THE BEAM Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
February 1 - 7, 2015
A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church
A Special Evening for Fathers and Daughters, K-6th Grade Friday, February 6; 6:30-8:30 pm; Haney Hall
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Dads, this is a great opportunity to show your daughters how special they are in your lives. Cost is $25 per family with scholarships available – register online at www.bumc.net/register. Includes a dance, Valentine photo and snacks. For more information contact Brad Glossinger at bglossinger@ comcast.net, 615-406-6956 or Emily Glossinger at 615-878-3572. Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, February 8 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
We are back on the regular second Sunday, every other month schedule. To help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal of 40 units, increase your intake of iron-rich foods. Contact Brenda Duncan at 615-373-5637 for more information.
Kidsale: a consignment sale of quality children’s clothing, toys and equipment, to benefit missions www.bumc.net/kidsale Drop off dates: Feb 24, 10 - 6 & Feb 25, 10 - 3 PreSale: Feb 26, 5-6 pm (volunteers only); 6-8 pm (consignors or volunteers) Public Sale: Feb 27, 10 - 5 Half Price Sale: Feb 28, 8 - 11 am Youth may earn money towards summer mission trips and tours by working to set up and tear down the Gym on February 22 at 3:30 pm and February 28 at 2:30 pm. Contact Lindsay Brooks for more information at lbrooks@bumc.net.
“Famous Last Words” – a new sermon series by Dr. Davis Chappell Begins February 21/22 How did Jesus spend the last hours of his life on earth? What did he say to his closest friends? What did he pray for during these fleeting moments? 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. Ash Wednesday.............. Wednesday, February 18 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. • ONE BIG Sunday School Class - Location TBD Sundays February 22 thru March 29, 9:30-10:45 pm No registration necessary. Childcare for infant to 4 years of age. • Evening Study - Chapel Wednesdays, February 25 thru March 25, 6:30-7:30 pm Class registration at bumc.net/register; Childcare registration for infant to 4 years of age by email to Adrianne Ohrt, aohrt@bumc.net.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, February 1 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 10: 15 am Youth Choirs Return from retreat to sing at 11 am No Sunday evening activities. Monday, February 2 3:30 p.m. Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, February 3 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Room in the Inn game night Wednesday, February 4 3:30 pm Meet to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC 6:00 pm Meet youth staff in the Cafe to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studies Rock the Chains is a youthled battle of the bands benefit competition raising money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. Planning has just started and we need passionate youth and adults to help us make it happen! To volunteer, contact Amy Wells at awells@bumc.net. Senior Retreat February 20-21; Just for 12th graders at the Renfro Farm in Franklin! Cost: $25, register at www.bumc. net/register. Questions? Talk to Adam Jones, ajones@bumc.net. 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!
“Friends & Blessings” An event for ladies sponsored by our BUMC Day School Tuesday, February 3, Haney Hall, 9:30 - 11:00 am. An event for ladies of all ages and stages featuring Southern humorist and author Olivia deBelle Byrd, author of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown. Tickets are $5 for one and a friend and are available at the door or by calling the Day School Office at 615-373-2523. A continental breakfast will be served. All proceeds will support scholarships at our partner South Africa preschool. Jump Jive Dinner Dance to Benefit the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) Join CYMT on Saturday, February 14, 6 pm 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 and musical entertainment from Nashville’s greatest swing band, the Gnarley Parkers. Tickets are $75 per person and are available at www.cymt.org or by calling Margaret at 615-823-7595. Don’t miss out! Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public. Register for each event at www.bumc.net/ SinglesCalendar. Call Adrianne regarding childcare at 615-324-7329. Questions? Contact us: 615-324-7240. Call us if you are interested in sitting with other singles at worship. Elevate! yourself, your relationship with God, and your relationship with others. For single adults ages 30-50 wanting to serve together. Contact Marci Andriekus at marciandiekus@gmail.com or 404-441-9814 to connect to fellowship and mission opportunities. Save the Date! The 7th annual Songwriter’s Night, sponsored by the United Methodist Women will be Friday March 20, at 7 pm in the Youth Café/ Tabernacle area. Ticket sales will begin soon. JoySound Orchestra Our BUMC Orchestra has begun rehearsals. All those 6th Grade to adults are invited to join us each Sunday at 3:45 pm in Room A182. Bring your instruments and enjoy playing the music of the church. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net. Sunny Day Club Seeks Members Tuesdays, 11 am - 2 pm in A292 Persons in the early stages of memory loss are invited to join the Sunny Day Club where members and trained volunteers meet to visit, play games, exercise, sing, have lunch and enjoy community. To register, contact Rev. Erin Racine, 615-373-3663, eracine@bumc.net. Visit bumc.net/olderadults for more info.
Find Out the Lastest Happenings at BUMC 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 (newletter)? • BrentwoodUnitedMethodistChurch • BUMCstudentministry • BUMCsmallgroups • Pointmen BUMC • TheVillageNashville • @brentwoodUMC • @bumcsm • @pointmenBUMC • @thevillagenash
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Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 615-324-7222. Collections are Today! January Focus: [Re]Stock the Pantry Don’t forget to leave your filled bags next to your parked vehicle. We will have volunteers in the parking areas picking up the bags and loading them onto the GraceWorks truck. We appreciate your support and had approximately 1,100 bags taken to be filled and are on our way to our goal. Once the donations are received at GraceWorks, we will know what our total collection weighed! Room in the Inn During colder months, BUMC will be able to host additional “emergency” nights. If you are interested in being a part of a team to help with additional nights, please contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com or Mark Poff at markpoff2000@hotmail.com. We need warm clothing of all sizes for men and women. Donations can be left in the red bins throughout the church. 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). Please 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 1 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 KindergartenWorship Readiness Program will be offered on Sundays, February 1 - 22 from 11 - 12. A lunch will follow the class on Sunday, February 22 at 12. Registration is required at bumc.net/register. For more information contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@bumc.net. 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. BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, February 1 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 Friend-In-Faith Lunch 12:15 pm in the GYM No Mileage, Confirmation or Alleluia Choir Wednesday, February 4 Extra Mile 6:15 - 7:30 pm, Room 205 6th Grade Choir Trip to Atlanta: February 6-8. Contact Julie Morgan jmorgan@bumc.net for info. 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 January 24/25, 2015 2,573
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, 615-324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 615-891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 615-339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 615-371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Allison Gossett, 615-373-3663, 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, 615-259-3434 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, 615-370-9467 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Dottie Campbell, 615-414-5955 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, 615-627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 615-627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 615-970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 615-972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 615-308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 615-324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 615-963-4732. Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 615-376-5395. 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 615-373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 615-373-3663.