THE BEAM
August 31 - September 6, 2014
“With” A Study of the Gospel of John What does it mean to be WITH God and for God to be WITH us? Join us as we discover how God is with us through Jesus in this exploration of the Gospel of John. This week“Born From Above” Next week “The Bucket List” The church offices will close Sunday, August 31 at 3 pm and reopen at 8:30 am Tuesday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day In case of emergency, contact the Pastor-On-Call at 969-3086. Adult Small Groups Are Still Forming For a complete listing of new groups or for more information visit www.bumc.net/smallgroups or contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at eburtonkrieger@bumc.net, 615-324-8207.
Sunday, September 7 Last Week to Register for Starting Point Class Classes are scheduled for Sunday evenings, September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 6 pm. Lunch and class will be held on October 5th immediately following the 11:05 am service. If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, then we encourage you to register at bumc.net/startingpoint. Questions? Contact jbumgarner@bumc.net. Our Home Team Tailgate Crew will be at it again with hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship on the lawn area near the Boy Scout statue between 9 and10 am. Contact Mike Schenck - mschenck87@gmail.com. “Voice of Joy” to lead in worship “Voice of Joy,” one of Norway’s most active and loved gospel choirs, will share their music during all worship services on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. Invite a friend to join you!
Voice of Joy
Wednesday, September 10 Wednesday Evening Activities Begin for adults, students, and children, as well as childcare for children 3 and under. Get the details at bumc.net/Wednesday. JoySound Orchestra 3:45-5:00 pm in Room A-182. Bring your instruments as we gather and enjoy playing the music of the church! Opportunities planned for using your voice to praise God through music in worship services October, November, and December. Youth and Adults welcome! Contact Patsy Wade pwade@bumc.net. Children’s Choirs for ages 4 years to 4th Grade All ages meet in Haney Hall at 6:15 pm. For more information and to register visit www. bumc.net/childrenschoirs or email Julie Morgan at jmorgan@bumc.net.
emb dy becoming the mission we proclaim
“Embody: Becoming the Mission We Proclaim” A Bible-based Pastor’s study Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary While it’s one thing to know the mission of the church and even to speak it, it’s quite another to live it out. This fall, join us for a 6-week study as we not only learn together, but as we are challenged to live together the mission of Jesus in our church, community, and world.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, August 31 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now No Sunday evening activities due to Labor Day Weekend Monday, September 1 No Harvest Hands Tuesday, September 2 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, September 3 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC We had an awesome youth kickoff! Sunday night was a blast with 343 youth in small groups and 70 Leaders here! If you missed it or weren’t able to check out Jubilation or Sonshine Choir yet, we’ll be back on with a regular schedule on Sunday, September 7! High School Fall Retreat September 19-20, 9th-12th grade! We’re headed to Lakeshore Camp for fellowship, worship, time with friends, and fun stuff like slip-n-slide and wiffle ball! Cost: $100 - students; $50 adults. Questions? Contact Adam - ajones@bumc.net or www.bumc.net/register. Helping with Kid Sale Each semester BUMC has a consignment sale and youth and parents can help with set up (9/14 at 3:30 pm) and/or tear down (9/20 at 2 pm). You simply show up, sign in, work, and sign out. Bring a ratchet if you have one. It’s a really easy way to earn money for your youth summer or spring break mission trip or youth choir tour. Parents can also help during the week and can sign up online at www.bumckidsale.net Coming Up this Fall! Wednesday Night Kickoff Wednesday, September 10, 6 - 8 pm Fall Kid Sale Set Up Sunday, September 14, 3:30 pm High School Fall Retreat September 19-20 Kid Sale Tear Down Saturday, September 20, 2 pm Middle School Fall Retreat October 3-5
Youth Choir (Grades 7th - 12th) Draw the Circle Wide . . . Draw it Wider Still. There is room in the circle for you. All are welcome! Contact Julie at jmorgan@bumc.net or James at 615-587-0676. Sonshine (10th–12th) – 5:00 pm (small groups to follow) Alleluia (5th-6th) – 6:00 pm (following 56 Mileage) Jubilation (7th-9th) – 6:45 pm (following small groups) Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public. Register for each event and complimentary childcare at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Questions? Contact us: 324-7256 or mmcinnis@bumc.net. Volunteer opportunities! Several volunteer opportunities are coming up for the Single Adult Ministry. If you are interested, please call. We are happy to work with your schedule and interests. Coffee & Cookies! All Singles are invited to Coffee & Cookies Sunday mornings in The Singles Space at 9:15. If you are here on Sundays, you are invited! Benefit Concert for Compassion International On Sunday September 21 at 3 pm the Sanctuary will be filled with beautiful songs by Brahms, Schubert, and Schumann. Pianist and “Grace Notes” writer Craig Nies will be joined by Vanderbilt colleagues Amy Jarman, soprano and Jonathan Retzlaff, baritone, along with Belmont’s Jennifer Coleman, mezzo-soprano in this benefit concert for Compassion International, a well-known Christian charity sponsoring over one million children around the world. Contact: Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net. Fall KidSale: September 19 & 20 The Fall KidSale, a children’s consignment sale, is rapidly approaching! Drop off dates: September 16 & 17 Presale (for those with a pass): September 18 Public Sale: September 19 & 20. Visit www.bumckidsale.net for NEW policies, details, and instructions. We look forward to seeing you at the sale!
Adult Studies Register for classes at www.bumc.net/register. Questions? Contact Judith Bone at jbone@bumc.net. Disciple Bible Study Classes Begin the Week of September 7th DISCIPLE is a program of intensive, disciplined Bible study for groups of 12-14 participants led by one or two facilitators. Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours for 34 weeks. Visit www.bumc.net/disciple. Moms in Prayer AM Women with young children (pre-school & elementary age). Being Mary in a Martha World Begins September 10, Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12 pm. For more information contact Becky Schneider at beckyschneid@ gmail or register at www.bumc.net/register. Moms in Prayer PM Women with young children (pre-school & elementary age). Begins September 10, Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 pm. For more information contact Julie Hunsinger julie.hunsinger@comcast.net or register online at www.bumc.net/register or register at www.bumc.net/register. Ladies’ Bible Study: Children of the Day: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, Beginning September 10 Walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse Bible study of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. A Beth Moore Study. Led by Lou Anne Jacobs Ladies’ Bible Study: Making Sense of the Bible Begins Tuesday, September 9 [12 weeks], 9:30-11:00 am, Led by Judith Bone. Adam Hamilton invites us on a journey of discovery about the Bible. How and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, is the Bible ever wrong?
CHILDREN
Missions & Outreach
Infants - 6th Grade
For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-8222 September is Our Church–Wide Local Impact Month We invite you to register to serve WITH our neighbors in the area during the month of September. Below are a few opportunities that you as an individual, class, or small group can participate in. GraceWorks Ministries Saturday, September 6 • 15-20 people needed to paint, build and assemble shelving. • 25-30 people to run a Mobile Food Pantry at Fairview Middle School Harvest Hands Saturday, September 13 We have 60 spots reserved for a hands-on-experience around Harvest Hands Humphrey’s Coffee and WOW soap community development initiatives. 61st Ave UMC Saturday, September 27 Their playground, which serves as a place of belonging for many children, is over 20 years old, dilapidated and is no longer safe. We will be extracting the current playground and need 30 people to join in this endeavor. If you or your class/group would like to contribute to the financial needs of a project, register for an event, or get more information contact Rebekah Scott at rscott@bumc.net. Make a Difference Golf Tournament Calling all Golfers! Join us on October 6th at Old Natchez Country Club for our first Make a Difference Golf Tournament. All proceeds will be benefiting our Stop Hunger Now Packing Event. To register as an individual or team and to sponsor a hole, visit www.bumc.net/globalimpact. Mexico Mission Trip January 16-25, 2015 Registration for the Mexico Mission Trip is underway! To register and find out more, visit www.bumc.net/missiontrips. Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary After-school Program Volunteers Needed We need volunteers for our 2014-2015 after-school program that runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment and are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Toys, games and electronics needed for the Harvest Hands Store Our students earn Harvest Bucks for their good behavior at our after-school program and are able to spend them each week in the Harvest Hands Store. We need new toys, games, dolls, movies, books, crafts, electronics and gift cards to make our store the best! This is great incentive for our students to make good choices and behave well. We can also accept used electronics like game systems and iPods. Contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
people to contact
Sunday, August 31 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday Morning Opportunities Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. They will meet in Rm C318. All Children must be Bathroom Trained. 8:15 am Worship and Godly Play 9:30 am Sunday school for all ages 9:45 am Awakening Worship and Godly Play 11:00 am Sunday school for Children and Adults 11:05 am Worship and Godly Play Parents of 3 Year Olds If your child will be 3 by 8/15, please contact Lori at lstamper@bumc.net, if you would like for them to be added to a Sunday school roll for promotion. Volunteers If you would like to volunteer to work with the Children’s Ministry during the week, please contact mteegarden@bumc.net. Children’s Ministry/Chapel Connection Desk If you would like to volunteer at the Connection Desk in the CM/Chapel area please contact Beth at blentchner@bumc.net.
BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Sunday, August 31 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Go to Room 205 for Check In on the way to the Family Life Center No evening activities due to Labor Day Weekend
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:15 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:30 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults
9:45 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children & Adults
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 23/24 2,609
CARING MINISTRIES is for all persons in our community. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086
Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 324-7252, cbarrios@bumc.net Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Allison Gossett, 373-3663, ext. 255, agossett@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Financial Coaching Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, ext. 398 handyman@bumc.net Inclusivity Ministry Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Dottie Campbell, 414-5955 dcampbell@bumc.net Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC 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.
GROUPS 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, Monday - Friday BH102 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Sometimes it’s hard to ask for help… If you are going through a difficult time, a Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their one on one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663. Stephen Ministers are available each Sunday between worship services if you need someone to listen.