THE BEAM
December 28, 2014 - January 3, 2015
A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church
“Centered,” a Sermon Series by Dr. Davis Chappell, Begins January 3/4 The new year is a time of new beginnings, new possibilities and new resolutions. Resolutions however, are often short-lived. Refocusing our lives requires more than desire. It requires discipline. It begins not with what we do, but with what we think. Belief guides behavior. Our confession becomes our conduct. In his new sermon series “Centered,” Dr. Davis Chappell will lead us through a study of Colossians. This letter was written by an apostle of the Church to help disciples of Christ remain centered in Him. In the busyness and confusion of our lives, it’s easy to get off-center. Join us as we seek to center our lives in the grace of God in Christ. As we rediscover our center, God will enable us to increase our witness!
A Group to Journey With! Sunday, January 4: Adult Ministry Sampler, 9:30 & 11:00 am Come to the Parlor (directly below the Sanctuary) for a preview of all the adult Sunday morning classes, small groups and other studies available.
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Sunday, January 11: Adult Small Group Launch, 9:30 & 11:00 am Come to the Parlor to meet our leaders, learn more about groups, and connect with a group of your choosing.
Join a New Adult Study For more details on the following studies, see page 3 or visit www.bumc.net/AdultStudies. Register bumc.net/register. The 7 Experiment [Ladies Group] Led by Lou Anne Jacobs Begins Wednesday, January 7 @ 9:30am [12 - 14 weeks] Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind Begins Sunday, January 11 @ 6:30 pm; Led by Lonnie Liston Covenant Bible Study: Creating [Ladies Group] Begins Tuesday, January 13 @ 9:30am [8 weeks] Led by Judith Bone
New Campus Planned for Lenox Village/Nolensville We are excited to announce that we are planting a new campus, The Village, in the Lenox Village/ Nolensville area. Travis Garner, our Pastor of Discipleship and Missions, will be the Lead Pastor of The Village. We are currently forming a launch team of people who feel called to join in this work. The Village is set to launch weekly worship in January 2016. Visit www.thevillagenashville.com or email Travis directly at tgarner@bumc.net.
Register at bumc.net/ startingpoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net. Start off the New Year learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC. Beginning, January 4 at 5 pm and continuing through the end of the month, this five-week course covers everything from beliefs to vision to membership. Childcare is available.
Holiday Church Office Hours The Church Office will be closed on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2015. In case of emergency, call the Pastor-on-Call, 615-969-3086.
Estimate of Giving Cards It’s not too late to turn in an Estimate of Giving Card for 2015. Thanks to all of you who have completed an Estimate of Giving card for our 2015 stewardship emphasis. We are off to a great start! If you have not yet completed your Estimate of Giving card, there are cards available in the pew racks during worship or you may complete one on-line at bumc.net/giving.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, December 28 No Sunday School or Evening Activities 9:45-10:15 am Breakthru Check-in, Room A191 Wednesday, December 31 3 pm - Approximate time of Breakthru Retreat return! Sunday, January 4 9:30-10:45 am Breakthru Celebration for all youth AND parents in the Tabernacle (in place of youth Sunday School). No Evening Activities Trips & Tours Meeting Hear about our 2015 Mission Trips, Choir Tours, and Share the Spirit! Sunday, January 11 at 11 am in the Tabernacle. We have $25 and $50 trip vouchers to give away as door prizes! Youth Confirmation for anyone in 7th-12th grade who has not gone through Confirmation before. It runs January - April on Wednesday nights. To register or for more info, contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net. Mark Your Calendars Tutoring at 61st Ave Resumes – January 7 Middle and High School Sunday School Kicks off – January 11 Sunday Night Youth Activities Resume – January 11 Harvest Hands Resumes – January 12 Game Night at Room in the Inn Resumes – January 13 Wednesday Night Bible Studies Resume – January 14 Combined Youth Choirs Retreat January 30 – February 1
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Poinsettia Reminder If a poinsettia was dedicated in honor or memory of you or a loved one, please feel free to take home a plant at the end of your service today. An Altar Guild member will be present to help you if needed. Important Reminders from the Finance Office Giving Credit • In order to receive giving credit for 2014, your check must be received in the Finance Office on or before the close of business (4:30 pm) on 12/31/14. • You can also pay online until 8 pm on 12/31/14 at www.bumc.net/bumcaccess. • If you mail a check the envelope MUST be postmarked on or before 12/31/14. • The Finance Office will be open from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 30 and 31, to assist you. The church offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Contributions & Pledges • If you have any questions about your contributions or pledge balance, contact the Finance Office, 373-3663 or finance@bumc.net. BUMC Imclement Weather Policy In case of inclement weather check the BUMC website, www.bumc.net, or call 615-373-3663 ext 400 for updates on closings and cancelled classes.
Looking Ahead to 2015 Entreat Resumes Sunday, January 11, 2015 Held the 2nd and 4th Sundays, 6:30 pm, Chapel Are you experiencing loss, grief, illness, addiction or any of life’s hurts and struggles? Join us for Entreat, a community of restoration and recovery that meets for worship and prayer. Visit bumc.net/entreat. Single Adult Ministry Call 324-7256 if you are interested in sitting with other singles at worship. Boundaries What are boundaries? Why do I need them? Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B153-A. Cost: $20 Weekly Tuesday Yoga – begins January 6 @ 6:00 pm Divorce Recovery Rebuild life on a solid foundation! Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-A. Cost: $30 Single & Parenting Weds., Jan. 28 – Apr. 22, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-B “Connecting With Our Children” Class a series designed to educate families who are currently parenting or desiring to parent children who come from hard places such as through foster care and/or adoption. Begins Wednesday, January 14, 6:15-7:15 pm in Room B447. This class is available for BUMC members and our community - invite your interested friends! Contact Stephanie Walton (swwalton@kpmg.com) with questions. To register, go to www.bumc.net/connecting. Grief Support Group Begins Thursday, January 15 @ 5:30 – 7:30 [8 weeks] in partnership with Alive Hospice. For more information contact The Grief Center at Alive Hospice, 615-963-4732. For individual grief counseling with one of our pastors, contact Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254.d ALL IN Men’s Retreat: What does it mean to be “ALL IN” as a man and a follower of Christ in every stage of life? Join us MLK weekend (January 16-18, 2015) at Beersheba Springs Assembly for this unique retreat designed to help men answer that question! Cost: $175. Register online at www.bumc.net/ PointMen. Retreat sponsored by BUMC Point Men. Jump Jive Dinner Dance to Benefit the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) Join CYMT on Saturday, February 14 at the FiftyForward Martin Center in Brentwood for the First Annual Jump Jive Dinner Dance presented by T.W. Frierson Construction. Food will be provided by the Daily Dish, wine from Arrington Vineyards, and musical entertainment from Nashville’s greatest swing band, the Gnarley Parkers. Tickets are $75 per person and are available at cymt.org or by calling Margaret at 615-823-7595. Don’t miss out!
Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 324-7222. January Focus: Stock the Pantry During the month of January we will be collecting non-perishable food items to help stock the food pantry at GraceWorks. The food items donated allow GraceWorks to provide meals for families in need. Our goal is 15,000 pounds. We will be reaching out in our community to help those in need. Please pick up a bag from the table in the Narthex, fill it with a few items on your next grocery trip, and return them to the church on February 1st in the red bins labeled Stock the Pantry on to the truck. Let’s help feed our neighbors! Thank you! We appreciate all your time and energy around our Advent Mission Opportunities this year. We were able to provide 175 families with Christmas Food Baskets, impact the lives of 225 children through our AIDS Angel Tree, who would otherwise not be receiving gifts, help approximately 125 families with shopping for the holidays, and donate approximately $20,000 to local and global charities through our Alternative Gift Giving Program! We could not have done it without you! Room in the Inn We still need host groups for the following nights: February 13, March 17 & 24. For more information visit www.bumc.net /localimpact or contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com if interested in hosting. We are also in need of jeans, warm coats, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, and shoes for men. Donations can be left in the red bins throughout the church. Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed. Volunteers needed for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00 pm and Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30 pm. 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 contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice-a-week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Thursday nights beginning January 12 and games each Saturday morning, Jan 24 - Feb 28.
Adult Studies For full details on the following studies, visit www.bumc.net/AdultStudies. Register online at www.bumc.net/register. The 7 Experiment [Ladies Group] Begins Wednesday, January 7 @ 9:30am [12 - 14 weeks]; Led by Lou Anne Jacobs This study offers a challenge to our notions of how much is enough in seven key areas: food, clothes, spending, media, possessions, waste, and stress. Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind Begins Sunday, January 11 @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Led by Lonnie Liston This 30-week study helps us understand when, how and why the elements of faith and doctrine we use today were developed. Covenant Bible Study: Creating [Ladies Group] Begins Tuesday, January 13 @ 9:30am [8 weeks]; Led by Judith Bone An in-depth study of the whole Bible clustered into 3 eight weeks sessions with particular emphasis on the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern throughout the Old and New Testaments. 30-45 minutes of study each day.
CHILDREN
Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, December 28 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday Mornings No Godly Play today No Sunday school for all ages Kindergarten Forum offered by Brentwood Methodist Day School Church and community members are welcome to attend. Friday, January 16 9:45-11:30 am, Rm A292 Come and learn from our panel of local, experienced public and private school Kindergarten teachers • What does a typical day in Kindergarten look like? • What is the process of registering for prior to the first day of Kindergarten? • What are the expectations & skills needed to be successful in Kindergarten? • What can parents do at home to help their child be ready? Email dayschool@bumc.net or call 373.2523 by Monday, January 12 to register. BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, December 28 No Sunday School Today No Sunday Evening Activities Activities resume January 11 Extra Mile Resumes Wednesday, January 14 Confirmation 2015 Confirmation for 6th graders begin January 11! Registration for Confirmation 2015 for 6th graders is available online at www.bumc.net/register. Email Maggie for more info mjarrell@bumc.net.
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 11:00 am Classes for Adults 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
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 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 Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 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, BH101 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH101 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. Maybe the New Year doesn’t feel so promising… In addition to the cold weather outside, many people experience “winters” in their personal lives. A Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their confidential, one-on-one care. Call Sheryl at 615-373-3690 ext 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 615-373-3663.