BEAM - Feb 15 Issue

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

THE BEAM

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February 15 - 21, 2015 A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church

Ash Wednesday Worship

This Wednesday, February 18, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary On the first day of Lent, we come before God recognizing our humanity and repenting of our sin. Come to remember who we are and be hopeful of who we can become.

www.bumc.net/lent

“Famous Last Words” – a sermon series by Dr. Davis Chappell, Begins Feb. 21/22 In this 6-part series, Dr. Chappell will lead us through the events of the last night of Jesus’ life as described in the Gospel of John, chapters 13-17.

Palm Sunday Weekend... Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 Holy Week...................... Sunday, March 29 – Saturday, April 4 Easter Weekend............... Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5

Adult Study for Lent WHO IS THIS MAN? The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus [5 weeks]

Discover the influence and challenge Jesus has on history and on your life.

Both studies led by Judith Bone, Director Adult Sunday School and Spiritual Formation.

• ONE BIG Sunday School Class: A great Lenten Study hosted by Crossroads Sunday School Class Sundays February 22 thru March 29, 9:30-10:45 pm, Haney Hall [center section] No registration necessary. Childcare for infant to 4 years of age.

• Lenten Evening Study Wednesdays, February 25 thru March 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, A391 Class registration at bumc.net/register; Childcare registration for infant to 4 years of age by email to Adrianne Ohrt, aohrt@bumc.net.

KidSale: a consignment sale of quality children’s clothing, toys and equipment, to benefit missions. Find out more at www.bumc.net/kidsale.

Volunteers are particularly needed for Thursday, Friday and Saturday And remember, volunteers have access to early shopping opportunities on Thursday evening. But whether or not you plan to shop, the Kidsale Team needs “extra hands on deck.” Sign up to volunteer at bumckidsale.net.

Drop off dates: February 24 10 - 6 & Feb 25, 10 - 3 PreSale: February 26 5-6 pm (volunteers only);

6-8 pm (consignors/volunteers)

Public Sale: February 27 10 am - 5 pm Half Price Sale: February 28 8 - 11 am

Share the Spirit Dinner, Auction and Worship 2015 Sunday, March 1: Witness the power of the Holy Spirit working thru our youth 5 pm: Dinner & Live Auction in Haney Hall – adults only please; childcare offered. Reservations required ($25 each) and may be purchased in the Breezeways or online at www.bumc.net/register thru February 22.

7 pm: Youth-Led Worship & Celebration in the Sanctuary A love offering will be collected to supplement the costs of the Youth Choir tours and Mission Trips.

Check us out at www.bumc.net/PointMen for updates & details.

OnPoint: A Weekly Conversation for Men Thursdays, Beginning Feb 26 | 6:30 am-7:45 am | Haney Hall [12 weeks] • live speakers followed by table discussions that allow us to dig deeper • opportunity to form biblically-based and interest-based small groups • open to all men -- invite someone to join you!

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, February 15 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 3:30 pm Small Group Dream Team meeting 7th-9th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubi Choir – B157 10th-12th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir-B157 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle Monday, February 16 No Harvest Hands Tuesday, February 17 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Room in the Inn Wednesday, February 18 3:30 pm Meet to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service – Sit with your families or meet the youth staff in the Café and we’ll sit together!

Senior Retreat February 20-21; TODAY IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE For 12th graders only, Renfro Farm, Franklin. Cost: $25, register at bumc.net/register.

Questions? Talk to Adam Jones, ajones@bumc.net.

Paid Position Available BUMC paid staff position available: Administrative Assistant in Caring Ministries. 30 hours per week. See job description at www.bumc.net/ employment. Send resumes to dstorey@bumc.net.

Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public.

Registrations: www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar.

Childcare: Adrianne Ohrt, 615-324-7329 or aohrt@bumc.net Questions? Contact Shebbie, 615-324-7240.

Call if you are interested in sitting with other singles at worship!

Elevate! Singles 30-50 Serving Together. Contact Marci Andriekus at marciandriekus@gmail.com or 404-441-9814 to connect to fellowship and mission opportunities.

Transparenting Class Saturday, February 21, 10 am - 2 pm, Singles Space BUMC is proud to partner with Exchange Club Family Center to offer “TransParenting” – a one-time, four-hour seminar which teaches divorcing, separating, and never-married parents ways to minimize the negative impact of divorce or separation on children. $25, pre-registration is required; bumc.net/register.

Entreat: A Community of Restoration and Recovery Next Gathering February 22, 6:30 pm, Chapel (held the 2nd & 4th Sundays) Come experience God’s grace and mercy in a worshiping community that is honest about life’s messiness, and seeks recovery from life’s addictions and hurts. Each gathering includes music, prayer and an invited speaker who will share his or her story of recovery. For info, visit www.bumc.net/entreat.

Easter Lily Registration Coming Soon!

Would you like to honor or remember a loved one by purchasing an Easter lily to be placed in the sanctuary? A registration form will be in an upcoming BEAM. Look for more details coming soon!

Find Out the Lastest Happenings at BUMC

Earn Money for Summer Mission Trips or Tours KidSale Set up, Sunday, Feb 22, 3:30 pm and Tear Down, Sunday, Feb 28, 2:30 pm in the Gym! Share the Spirit Worship Event Sunday, March 1, 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Love offering collected to benefit youth choir tours and mission trips!

What do I do if I’m new?

The Guest Services Desk in the Narthex just outside the Sanctuary has Andrew Ministers that will be happy to show you how to find your way around our campus!

How do I find out what’s going on in addition to the weekly BEAM (newsletter)?

• BrentwoodUnitedMethodistChurch • BUMCstudentministry • BUMCsmallgroups • Pointmen BUMC • TheVillageNashville

• @brentwoodUMC • @bumcsm • @pointmenBUMC • @thevillagenash

• bumcsm • thevillagenash

e-Newsletters Subscribe at www.bumc.net/newsletters to

• weekly Online with BUMC • Pastor’s e-Note

• Student Ministry weekly news • Children’s Ministry Emails • Single Adult Emails • Intercessory Email Prayer Team

Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 615-324-7222.

February Focus: Health and Wellness Imagine No Malaria Malaria is caused by a parasite carried by mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a person, the parasite enters the bloodstream and heads for the liver, where it multiplies. It then re-enters the bloodstream, attacking red blood cells. Typically, someone with malaria experiences a high fever, chills, joint pain and headaches. Left untreated, symptoms eventually advance to organ failure.

Nearly 90 percent of malaria’s victims are children under the age of 5 and pregnant women. United Methodists are committed to a denominational goal of $75 million for Imagine No Malaria and have so far raised just over $64 million. Our Nashville Area goal is $1 million by June 2015. Next week stop by one of the tables in the Narthex, outside the Chapel, or near the reception desk to learn more about how you can help put an end to Malaria.

Construction has Begun!

The Hands of Christ hospital construction is underway in Honduras. Next week, Jon and Anna will be visiting us to update on how the build is going!

International Mission Trips 2015 Each of our international mission trips has an aspect of health and wellness. Here are the dates for our 2015 trips: Haiti, October 15-20; Honduras, October 10-17; and Mexico, October 9-18. If you are considering being a part of one of our teams, please contact Rebekah Scott at rscott@bumc.net. More information coming soon!

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Spiritual mentors for middle school students needed! If you have a heart to make disciples and a love for middle school students would you consider becoming a mentor? Mentors will meet one-on-one with students on Monday afternoons twice a month at Harvest Hands (424 Humphreys St., 37203). Contact Tess Frohock at 615-354-3566 or tess@harvesthandscdc.com if you are interested.

Snacks and Juice Boxes Needed We are looking for individuals, families or Sunday School classes to donate snacks and juice boxes for our After-school Program. Snacks needed include: fruit snacks, granola bars, goldfish, teddy grahams, peanut butter crackers and 100 calorie packs. Juice boxes must be 100% juice. Snack sponsorships of $100 are also welcome. Donations are needed on an ongoing basis. Contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re able to donate.

Ways to Serve Faith Friends Faith Friends is a small group for young adults with special needs, meeting Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30. Volunteers are needed to help teach. If you have a passion for sharing the Gospel through teaching, contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 615-373-3663, ext. 244.

Just 2 Hours a Month! That’s all it takes to join the team of worship entry volunteers. This isn’t work that requires a lot of computer skills. If you can “click”, you can do it. So if you’re interested in helping out, contact team leader Cindy Herald. cindylanham@yahoo.com or 859-582-0436.

Do you want to encourage and pray for our Pastors? If you are willing to support our pastors on a regular basis by writing two notes per month and praying specifically for those to whom you are writing, then the FaithNotes Ministry is for you! Contact Pat Ralls (patralls@comcast.net) if interested.

CHILDREN

Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, February 15 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Sunday Mornings At all worship services: Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. in Rm C318. All Children must be Bathroom Trained.

9:30 am Sunday school

for all ages Summer Save the Dates: VBS 2015: Join us for some cool, summer fun at Everest VBS Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25. Registration begins on March 1. For ages 5 years (before 8/15) through 4th grade. $5 per child. Contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@ bumc.net for more information or to volunteer!

Barefoot Republic We will be hosting Barefoot Republic Camp from Mon-Fri, July 20-24.

Registration and info at barefootrepublic.org.

Nursery Needs If you are someone who likes to cuddle & nurture young children, please consider joining our nursery staff. There are both paid and volunteer positions currently open. Please contact Adrianne Ohrt at aohrt@ bumc.net.

BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, February 15 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 Mileage (5th Grade) 5-6 pm, Rm 205 Confirmation (6th Grade) 5-7 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir (5th Grade) 6-7 pm Wednesday, February 18 No Extra Mile Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Created by God for 6th Graders: February 26-28 Register online for Created by God bumc.net/register.

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 Band

11:00 am Classes for Children and 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

THE VILLAGE A new campus in Lenox Village/ Nolensville Area Launches January, 2016 For more info: TheVillageNashville.com tgarner@bumc.net.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE February 7/8 2,530

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

CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK Inclusivity Ministry This ministry seeks to ensure the BUMC is a place where all people have a home to follow Christ. The mission of this ministry is to provide care and support for those who are seeking to find and experience the love of Christ within a community of faith regardless of their sexual orientation, as well as provide resources for their family members and friends.

Contact Rev. Erin Racine: 615-324-7244, eracine@bumc.net.

Adoption Support The Adoption Support and Orphan/Foster Care Committee has a three-part focus of supporting families who are exploring and navigating the adoption process, encouraging BUMC foster families, and facilitating orphan care opportunities for our congregation. Our vision for our congregation is to embrace caring for God’s most vulnerable children in some way by serving the least of these.

Contact Stephanie Walton at 615-243-5531 Domestic Abuse Domestic violence is not just about hitting. It can take many forms through the use of power and control. Abuse can look like coercion and threats, intimidation, isolation, minimizing or denying a partner’s feelings, and blaming the victim for abusive behavior. If you or a loved one are afraid of a partner’s temper, afraid to disagree, or avoid others because of a partner’s jealousy, confidential assistance is available through BUMC, Bridges Domestic Violence Center of Williamson County, or the YWCA Crisis Line.

Helpful Contacts: Rev. Erin Racine, Pastor of Caring Ministries at BUMC: 615-373-3663, ext. 244; Caroline Beavers, LPC-MHSP at BUMC Counseling Center: 615-371-2550; Bridges Domestic Violence Center: 615-599-5777; YWCA Crisis Line: 615-242-1199

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 615-373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 615-373-3663.

For a complete list of Caring Ministries, go to www.bumc.net/caringministries.