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.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 28 Series: 5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations Morning 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am 9th - 12th in the Tabernacle 11:00 am Youth Sunday school - Jr Hi Room, 7th - 12th Afternoon 4:45 pm Cafe Opens 7th - 9th Grades 4:45 pm Small Group Check-In Opens 5:00 pm Snack Supper, to 6:40 Large Group, and Small Groups 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir 10th - 12th Grades 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir 6:15 pm Small Group Check-In Opens 6:15 pm Snack Supper to 8:00 Large Group, and Small Groups Monday, August 29 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest Hands Tuesday, August 30 6:30 am Tuesday breakfast club with Lindsay at Brueggers 6:00 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey game night Wednesday, August 31 6:00 pm Training for to 8:00 youth wanting to help with Children’s ministry Sunday school Mark your Calendars! September 6 Weekly Devo Gathering: Hangtime with Neal Wilkinson (middle school) begins at Chick-fil-a, 4 - 5 pm September 7 Wednesday night activities begin September 7 Weekly Service Opportunity: Tutoring at 61st Avenue Resumes September 12 Weekly Devo Gathering: Manfest with Travis Garner 6:45-7:15 am resumes
Brentwood United Methodist Church Sunday School Opportunities • New 9:45 am Opportunities for Students in Grades 9th-12th begin September 11 3 Classes for youth to participate in: Youth Disciple, a topical studies class, and a large group Bible Study. 4 Places for youth to teach: 1) Preschool (9th-12th), 2) Elementary (9th-12th), 3) Highway 56 (9th-12th), & 4) Middle School Sunday School (11th12th only). To teach, you must attend Training, Wed., August 31, 6 - 8 pm ,Gym. • New 11:00 am Adult Class After Awakening newly formed group (late 30s+) Room A291. For more information, go to www.bumc.net/sundayschool. • 11:00 Youth Sunday School Teachers Needed! We have new classes for our 7th-12th Grade youth at 11 am on Sunday mornings and we need adults to facilitate a Bible study lesson and various activities. Curriculum and materials provided! Contact Lindsay Brooks if interested at lbrooks@bumc.net or 324-8212. Music and Worship Opportunities for All Ages BUMC Orchestra Our own BUMC Orchestra begins rehearsals this Sunday, August 28 at 4 pm in the Adult Choir Rehearsal Room. Regardless of your skill level or experience, please bring your instruments and enjoy playing the music of the church. Led by David Hale and Patsy Wade. Contact Patsy Wade at pwade@bumc.net Children’s Choir Registration Has Begun Choirs begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:15 pm in Haney Hall For more information and to register, visit www.bumc.net/childrenschoirs. Join a Handbell Choir Handbell choirs available for experienced ringers as well as those who have never been a ringer. Choirs for 2nd - 6th begin September 7 and choirs for youth and adults begin September 11. Questions? Contact Dr. Gregg Bunn at gbunn@bumc.net or 324-7249. Times listed at www.bumc.net/handbells. Employment Opportunity: Brentwood UMC Director of Facilities Operations. A complete job description appears on our website at www.bumc.net. Click on “about us” and select employment. Send resumes and inquires to Deltina at dstorey@bumc.net.
upcoming activities “SHOPapalooza - The Ultimate Shopping Fest” Wednesday, November 2 Applications are due by August 31, 2011. To be one of the 40+ vendors, visit www.bumc.net/shop for the application. Questions? Email BUMCshop@gmail.com. BUMC kidSALE Participant numbers given through August 31. Now’s a great time to go through your closets and drawers and find your kid’s gently-used clothing and give it a new home at the BUMC Kidsale, September 13 – 17. To volunteer or to get a consignment number, go to www.bumckidsale.net. AARP Drive Safety Program Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 Deadline to register: Monday, September 19. The AARP Drive Safety Program stressing safer automobile driving techniques and tips for adults 50 and over. Held 8 am - 12 noon in Room A291. Limited to 30 participants, cost: $12. Register at www.bumc.net or contact Julie Donley, 373-3663, ext 254 or jdonley@bumc.net. Single Adult Opportunities Divorce Recovery, Sun., August 28–October 2, 5:15 - 7 pm, Cost: $30, Room B447 Boundaries Class, Wed., Sept. 7–Oct.12, 6:45 - 7:30 pm, Cost: $21, Singles Space. Book Club, Tues., Sept. 13, 6:30 - 8 pm, Singles Space. “The Color of Water” by James McBride. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Transparenting Class, Saturday, September 24, 10-2 pm, Singles Space. Learn how to help your child in the transition of divorce and to successfully co-parent.
Stewardship and Giving information can be found at www.bumc.net/giving.
thrive! it’s wednesday
Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, August 21
Begins Wednesday, September 7 - www.bumc.net/thrive 5:00 pm - Meal Dinner by Stroud’s BBQ. $6 per person, $24 family maximum. Meal reservations are required EACH week by Monday at 3:00 pm. Reservations available online, by phone (Paula Cryan, 373-3663), or email at rtharpe@bumc.net. Menu for 9/7/11: BBQ Pork & Turkey, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Dessert and Drinks. 6:15 pm - Activities for all ages
service opportunities 61st Avenue After School Mentors Needed The 61st Ave. After School Program for grades K-5 begins Tues., September 6, 4-5:30 pm and meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mentoring Orientations are Tues., August 30 (2 pm) and Wed., August 31 (3 pm). Contact Nita Haywood at 292-7184 or nitahaywood@aol.com. Calling all Women for Habitat for Humanity!! Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County is hosting their 2nd Women’s Build to continue each Saturday through October 15. Women CAN make an impact on affordable housing in Williamson County by sponsoring and building a home for a single mother and her daughter. You must be at least 16 to be on the build site. Call Kathi Johnson at 690-8090 ext. 102 for more information. Timothy Project Make a difference in a 7th or 8th grader’s life by being part of our “Timothy Project” group. You would simply pray, send cards/letters, and offer encouragement to your student. Contact Sandra Wiseman at jswise2@aol.com . Barnabas Friends Needed: a Coordinator to oversee the Barnabas Friends ministry -which sends encouragement to our college students once a month from October-May. In addition, adults are needed to write monthly notes. Contact Rachael Royster Melton at roystermelton@yahoo.com.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. Be a Monday Lunch Volunteer the 3 Monday of Every Month Assist with the community lunches held at Harvest Hands each Monday. Commitment: provide a passing dish for their designated day as well as be present at the lunch to serve and fellowship with community members and staff the first Monday of each month. Contact Debbie Beck at 615-972-2818 or debbiebeck@comcast.net. After School Mentors for 2011-2012 School Year Volunteers needed to work with our K-4th grade program and 5th-12th. • 2-hour, once-a-week commitment, August - May • Volunteer time consists of building loving relationships with our students, assisting in educational activities, and helping students with homework Contact Abby Buter at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-259-9900. rd
who to contact
children
Sunday School Preschool - 6th Grade 9:45 am All children will report to their newly-assigned classrooms. If you are unsure of your child’s room assignment, please go to the Children’s Welcome Desk in the Chapel Narthex. Pre-school Worship (formerly Church Time) at all three worship services. Nursery 8 am to 12 pm for infants - 3 years Children’s Choir Registration Children’s Choir begins Wednesday, September 7 at 6:15 pm in Haney Hall For more information and to register, visit bumc.net/childrenschoirs Bible Blast September 18, 12 to 2 pm All 3rd Graders (with a parent) are invited to come learn how to use their Bibles. Register online at www.bumc.net. First Grade Worship Readiness Classes Begin September 18 during Sunday school.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, August 28 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Children’s MInistry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222 jhobbs@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/support resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041 Sunday Morning Opportunities 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults Saturday Evening Opportunities 6:00 pm Worship Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus meets at Spring Hill High School 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance August 20/21 Weekend Total 2,292 July year to date contributions are 94.4% of budget. For additional details visit the website at bumc.net/giving2011.
hospital visitation at bumc
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.
Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@bumc.net
groups www.bumc.net/caregroups
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net
Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net
Stephen Ministry Stressed? Feeling Down? Need Encouragement? Stephen Ministers provide care for people experiencing a major crisis as well as support for people weighed down by the little things in life. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
AA Groups 1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 102 9 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH102 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH102 7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Richard Ross, 390-7283 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.