A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM February 10 -16, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Worship February 13, 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent and is a great time to focus on how we can live like Jesus and bring joy to God. Ashes from the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday are blessed and used to mark the forehead of each worshiper. Childcare for children 3 and under. You may order an Easter Lily to honor a loved one beginning February 17.
The Places that Matter
A Journey with Jesus toward Easter During worship this Lent, join us on a journey to some of the significant places in Jesus’ life – the River Jordan, the wilderness, the Pool of Bethesda, the Mount of Olives & the Temple, the Upper Room, and the Empty Tomb. Discover in these places the issues that mattered to Jesus– and how these A Journey with Jesus toward Easter issues matter to us as well. February 16/17 River Jordan [our core identity] February 23/24 Message by our Bishop, Bill McAlilly March 2/3 Wilderness [temptation] March 9/10 Pool of Bethesda [healing] March 16/17 Mount of Olives & the Temple [peace] March 23/24 Upper Room [serving others] March 30/31 Empty Tomb [new life]
The Places that Matter
Staff Transitions Rev. Travis Garner, Director of Student Ministry at BUMC, is moving into the role of Pastor of Discipleship in which he will lead our children, youth and adult ministries. Travis has been a part of our Student Ministry leadership for the past eight and a half years, and in that time we have seen the ministry grow numerically and in disciple-making. As a result of Travis’ transition, Lindsay Brooks will move into the role of Director of Student Ministry. Lindsay has been serving in that ministry for 4.5 years, including the last 2.5 years in the role of Associate Director. Let’s join together in praying for Travis and Lindsay as they continue to follow God’s call upon their life, as they step into new roles of leadership here at BUMC. KidSale – Benefit Ministries & Clean Out Your Closets! This BUMC institution has contributed thousands of dollars to youth ministry and missions throughout its history. Sign up for a volunteer shift and get first dibs on the gym-full of kids clothes, toys & gear. To volunteer, email volunteer@bumckidsale.net. To receive a participant number visit our website at bumckidsale.net. • Consignor Drop Off: March 12 & 13 • Public Sale: March 15 • Pre-Sale: March 14 • Consignor Pick Up & 1/2 Price Sale: March 16 Ticket sales begin today! Share the Spirit 2013 A Church-Wide Celebration You Don’t Want to Miss! Open up to page 2 to learn more. Red Cross Blood Drive Today Sunday, February 10 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. We have room today for 30 donors with a goal of 25 productive units of blood. Register in the Lobby. More information and future dates can be found at bumc.net/blooddrive.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, February 10 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th – Tabernacle 10th-12th – Room A191 10th-12th – Church Now 10:00 am Senior Sunday School, off campus 7th-9th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr. High Room 10th-12th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr. High Room 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small groups –Tabernacle Monday, February 11 6:45 am Manfest w/ Travis at Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for Harvest Hands Tuesday, February 12 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/ Lindsay - Brueggers’ 4:00 pm Middle School Hangtime w/ Neal , BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC for Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, February 13 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for 61st Ave. UMC’s after school program No Youth Dinner or Bible Studies. We invite all youth to the Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 pm in the Santuary New Sunday Night Series February 10, 17, and 24 series on love, sex, purity, and relationships. Senior Sunday School 10 am February 10 - 23 and March 10-17 – off campus, check senior email for details. Senior Retreat February 22-23. Register online. Share the Spirit Auction & Worship Celebration March 3 New Orleans Spring Break Family Mission Trip register online with $100 deposit. 7th 12th grade & adults. Mar 24-29 Summer Trips: Nashville Mission Trip & Camp Barnabas register at bumc.net/register. Spring Kid Sale Help set up on March 10 (3:30 pm) and/or tear down on March 16 (2 pm) to earn money for mission trips or choir tours.
Ways to Connect New Adult Choir Forming - Rehearsals Begin Today, February 10 Sundays, beginning February 10, 5 to 6 pm, adult choir room All adult singers are invited to join us as we sing periodically at different worship services, generally following school calendars. Styles include original choral songs, traditional choral anthems, and contemporary praise songs. The group will be led by Tim Hickman, accompanied by Jeff Byers. Contact Tim at tghhickman@gmail.com. Childcare provided by reservation to mspencer@bumc.net. Learn how our youth are Living Like Jesus. Join us in Bringing Joy to God in a Church-Wide Celebration You Don’t Want to Miss! Share the Spirit 2013 Sunday, March 3, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Join us as youth lead us in a time of Worship and Celebration for all that God is doing in our lives. A love offering will be collected during the Celebration service to supplement the costs of the Youth Choir Tours and Mission Trips. Prior to the Worship Celebration, at 5 pm, we will carry on our wonderful tradition of the Share the Spirit auction and dinner, with a live auction ONLY. Auction tickets are limited, and are on sale in the Breezeway, Sundays, February 10 - 24. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to contribute to this year’s Share the Spirit. Singles In Fellowship: • Game Night Fridays in February, 5:30 - 9:30 pm, Singles Space Join us for an assortment of games, food, and fellowship! We ask that you bring a food item to share. We will be accepting sock/clothing donations for Room in the Inn and children books and toys for Bethlehem Shelter. • Boundaries Class Wednesdays, February 6–March 27, 6:30-8:00 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $21. What are boundaries? Why do I need them? Come find answers to these and other questions! Register at bumc.net/supportandeducation • Transparenting Saturday, February 16, 10 am - 2 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $25. Divorcing, separating, and never-married parents will learn ways to minimize the negative impact of divorce or separation on children. Register online at bumc.net/singlescalendar. PEP Club (55+) Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All persons 55+ are invited for a covered dish dinner followed by fellowship and a discussion on programming. Yoga Classes Strengthen your body and spirit by joining our yoga group that meets on the following dates. No previous experience required! Mondays..... 4:00 - 5:00 pm Mondays..... 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fridays........ 12:15 - 1:15 pm FaithNotes Card Ministry – Writers Needed! FaithNotes is a card ministry dedicated to uplifting our BUMC Pastoral Staff through prayers and notes sent throughout the year. Our Pastors work so hard in supporting and leading us spiritually, that this is a great opportunity to offer our support in return. As a writer, you are asked to write to an assigned list of ministers once a month on a rotating basis. If you are interested in joining this team or have any questions, please contact Melissa Messina (melissa.b.messina@gmail.com).
Ways to SERVE
CHILDREN
For more info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222 or Maya Knighten @324-8211. Early Responder Training - March 2 The ERT class originally scheduled for February 2nd has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 2nd. Our apologies to those registered for the class, as Mother Nature got the best of us. Take this class as a way to decide if God is calling you to help those you see in crisis. Preliminary class for those first on the scene. Register at www.bumc.net/ert. Second Saturdays at Graceworks - First Quarter Dates: February 9 and March 9 9 am – noon or 1–4 pm. Registration preferred to determine work projects. Go to www. bumc.net/register. Workdays happen each month on the 2nd Saturday. Join us to tag and organize merchandise for the thrift store, clean building, move warehouse items, and more. Make new friends, be a part of something new and vigorous right here in Williamson County. No special skills required and it is a great family activity! Graceworks is located at 104 Southeast Pkwy. in Franklin near the Columbia Dr. Target. Honduras Medical Mission Trip - April 14-21 Thank you to all who attended the Informational Meeting. Space is limited. Sign up now to change your life while showing compassion to Honduran families in need of medical assistance and compassion. Contact Mike Dennison 324-7222 or mdennison@bumc.net. Haiti Mission Trip - June 15 - 22 Be part of a 15-member team to travel to Jacmel, Haiti to assist in ongoing projects. First priority will be given to church members who have not been to Haiti previously with Restore Haiti. Parents and teenagers 15 and older welcome. Reservation requires a $200 non-refundable deposit (trip cost is $1,600). Contact: Dan Elkins 615-347-4821.
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. Middle School Tutors Needed on Thursday afternoons. It is a once a week commitment for the remainder of the school year (4-6 pm). You will host one of the subject stations and assist students in that specific subject during your time at the program. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. After-school Program Volunteers Needed Once a week commitment, MondayThursday, 4:30-6:00 or Friday from 4-5 pm. Work with a small group of 8-10 students helping with homework, assisting in educational activities and building relationships with students. Program ends Thursday, May 27. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Volunteers needed to participate in renovation of second affordable home! Renovations begin this week and continue through April. If you’ve been involved with Habitat for Humanity or if you’re a handman/handywoman we would love to have you partner with us during the week or on weekends. BUMC member, Bill Paris, will be leading these efforts. Contact Gabby Flynn at 615-499-4963 or gabriella.i.flynn@vanderbilt.edu.
Sunday, February 10 Sunday School 9:45 am - Preschool to 6th Grade Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Godly Play at 8:30 and 11 am worship services (preschool) Ash Wednesday Worship February 13, 6:30 pm Save the Date! Parenting Seminars presented by Daystar Counseling, Raising Boys, April 10 and Raising Girls, April 17. Elementary Ministry is seeking a Resource Room organizer. Contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, February 10 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM Mileage (5th) 5-6 pm in C304 Confirmation (6th) 5-7 pm in the GYM Alleluia Choir (5th) 6-7 pm in the adult choir room Wednesday, February 13 No Extra Mile Join us for Ash Wednesday Worship, 6:30 pm Save the Date!
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Infants - 6th Grade
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Created by God for 6th graders April 4 - 6. Registration begins Feb 11 online at bumc.net/register. Contact Maggie Jarrell for more information mjarrell@bumc.net. Bridge Retreat for current 4th, 5th, & 6th graders July 25-28.
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 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Adults Wednesday Morning 6:45 am Prayer Service (Sanctuary)
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE February 2/3 2,512
CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIES www.bumc.net/encouragement RESOURCES
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email Intercessary Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.net Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.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 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net 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, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 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 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
When “Pull Yourself Together” Doesn’t Work! If things just aren’t coming together and you’re still hurting-- Stephen Ministers Can 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. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.