A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
the BEAM February 17 -23, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
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 Under God’s Wings February 24 Message by our Bishop, Bill McAlilly March 2/3 Temple [judging others] 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
Adult Studies Register at www.bumc.net/register The Meaning of Jesus [N.T. Wright and Marcus Borg] Wednesdays, February 20 – March 27 • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson and Judith Bone The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus [A women’s study] Tuesdays, February 19-April 2 • 9:30 - 11:00 am Led by Judith Bone Two Lenten Mini-Retreats Based on “Simplifying THE SOUL: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit” by Paula Huston [copies of the book available at The Outpost] Saturdays, February 23 and March 23 • 9:00 - 10:30 am Led by Judith Bone 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 receive a participant number visit our website at bumckidsale.net. To volunteer, email volunteer@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 A Church-Wide Celebration You Don’t Want to Miss! Share the Spirit 2013
Don’t miss this night to celebrate the ways that God is working in and through the lives of our youth! You can play a part by helping us raise $75,000 of the $200,000 needed to spread God’s love through music and service.
What’s New This Year? • Inspiring Youth-led Worship Celebration Sunday, March 3, 7 pm in the Sanctuary • Love offering to help offset the costs of our summer youth choir tours and mission trips • no SILENT auction What’s the Same This Year? • Dinner and Live Auction featuring classics such as the Sonshine Quilt, Mattie Sue Ragsdale’s Cake, Jael Circle’s Holiday Light Tour, and Bonner’s Landscaping. 5 pm in Haney Hall • Dinner tickets on sale in the breezeway on Sunday mornings in February.