the BEAM A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
August 28 - September 3, 2011
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Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him 11:00 am Classes for All Ages Have Begun! Visit www.bumc.net/sundayschool for a complete list of 11 am classes. Sermon Series: Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations This week, Martin helps us explore the practice of “Intentional Faith Development”. Look at the insert in today’s bulletin for all the groups you can be part of at BUMC. To learn more, check out the book “Five Practices” -- available in the Outpost -- just off the Narthex. Pick up your copy today. Mondays-Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 pm, September 6 – 22, 2011 As a member of this community of faith, ANSWER THE CALL by: • Signing up to be a Caller at www.bumc.net/called • Answering your phone September 6 – 22.
Adult Studies
Adult Studies Begin Soon! Register at www.bumc.net/adultstudies • Disciple III [The Prophets and Paul]: Wednesdays, begins August 31, 9:30 am-12 pm; • To Live As Christ [a Beth Moore Study]: Wednesdays, begins Sept. 7, 9:30-11 am; • Spiritual Travels: : Sundays, Sept. 11 – April 22, 5:20-7:30 pm • Christian Believer: Mondays, begins September 12, 6:30–8:30 pm • The Lives of Great Christians: Wednesdays, begins September 14, 6:30-8:00 pm
Elected Lay Leadership - Self-Referral Forms Due September 1 Do you feel like God may be calling you to a place of leadership at our church? Elected leader referral packets and more information about 2011 elected leadership opportunities are available online at www.bumc.net/lead or at the Guest Services Desk. Listening Sessions Listening sessions are opportunities for Martin to learn more about us as a community and to hear our hopes and dreams for the church. August 31: Single Adults, including Spirited Singles, Faith, and G.I.F.T.S. Classes: 6:30-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Find a complete list at www.bumc.net. Welcome to Meredith Spencer! We are glad to welcome Meredith Spencer as our new Director of Nursery/Childcare. Meredith has served as a Teacher in our Center for Children and Families for the past three years. She is a graduate from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and working on a Masters at Lipscomb University. Please come by the Children’s Welcome Desk to meet Meredith. BUMC Sanctuary 20th Anniversary Celebration Choir This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the BUMC Sanctuary. On the evening of October 30th we will celebrate with a concert of gospel music featuring guest artist, Buddy Greene. You are invited to participate in this Celebration Choir by joining us for rehearsals beginning September 7 at 6 pm. For information email Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net.