February 21 - 27, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Kidsale: BUMC Spring Consignment Sale Benefiting Missions February 23-27; deadline to consign: 9 am February 22 PUBLIC SALE DATES: Friday, February 26:.................10 am – 5 pm Saturday, February 27:..........8:30 am-11:30 am (HALF PRICE DAY) www.bumckidsale.net
Rock the Chains Saturday, February 27, 6 pm; $10 at the door Rock the Chains is an annual student-led “battle of the bands” competition which raises money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. Stop by the table in the Narthex for info on Rock the Chains and restaurant spirit nights that benefit Rock the Chains. www.bumc.net/youth
Help Provide Easter Baskets for Children without Permanent Families Sundays through February 28: Collections Saturday, March 5: Packing of baskets Did you know that there are over 500 children in our local area without permanent families? We are partnering with Youth Villages, CASA of Davidson/Williamson Counties, Monroe Harding & Miriam’s Promise to provide over 400 Easter Baskets for these children. To learn more about this ministry and project visit www.bumc.net/HumanDev or stop by the tables in the breezeways. On Saturday, March 5, we hope you and your family will join us to pack the Easter baskets. Register to help with packing at www.bumc.net/register.
Share the Spirit Auction & Worship Event Sunday, March 6 Dinner, Silent & Live Auction, Haney Hall, 5 pm Tickets are $25 each with limited seating. Childcare provided. Purchase tickets at www.bumc.net/ShareTheSpirit or stop by the Breezeway. Youth Choirs Worship Event, Sanctuary, 7 pm A love offering will be collected. Proceeds benefit youth choir tours and mission trips.
Wednesday Night Lent Experience The Lent Experience
Wednesdays, March 2-16 • www.bumc.net/LentExp LENTEN MEAL 5:45-6:15 pm, $8/person or $25/family (3/2: Newk’s; 3/9: Moe’s; 3/16: Corky’s) Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register by Monday each week. Take the rush and worry out of dinner before joining the Lenten study! LENTEN STUDY “NEAR THE CROSS” 6:15-7:15 Study [3 weeks]; Led by Rev. Lane Davis (Chapel) Lent is a time that calls us to draw near to the cross of Jesus so that we might encounter transformation in our hearts and lives. This three-week study, based on Bishop Kenneth Carter’s study “Near the Cross,” is a reflection on the necessity of prayer during Lent. No registration - the class is open to all.
Weekly Announcements Holy Week 2016
Church Administrator, Trinity Church; part-time 2530 hours per week. Job description and application at bumc.net/employment or email hr@bumc.net.
Connecting Couples Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, B153B February 24th topic: “Understanding Your Partner’s Dreams” Led by Dr. John Fite. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net.
Singles Game Nights
Friday, February 26, 6 - 9 pm in Singles Space. Bring an appetizer to share. www.bumc.net/singles
Leadership BUMC – A New Opportunity
February 28, April 3, May 1, & May 15, from 12:15-2:30 pm A new Lay Leadership development opportunity will begin in February. Leadership BUMC is a series of four sessions, designed to inform and equip future leaders for service in God’s Kingdom. If you are interested in learning more, contact Susan at susangraham615@comcast.net.
Caregivers Support Group
Tuesdays, Beginning March 1 7 - 8 pm, Room A394 Receive emotional support from professionals, connect with other caregivers, learn resources and coping skills, all while growing closer to God. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net for information.
Boundaries Class Series
Wednesdays, March 2-April 20 6:30 – 8 pm, Rm B152A. 8-week series on how to set and respect boundaries. Register now at bumc.net/register.
8th Annual Brentwood United Methodist Women’s Songwriter Night
Tickets: breezeways on February 28 & March 6; reception desk during the week (exact cash or check only) Songwriter’s Night: Friday, March 11, 7 pm Featuring Wil Nance & Phil O’Donnell BUMC Youth Café & Tabernacle; $10 advance ticket purchase; $15 at the door. Admission includes homemade dessert. Proceeds benefit Bethlehem Center of Nashville. Contact Pat Fleming at flemmingps@comcast.net.
Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness” Saturday, April 2 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Haney Hall, Cost: $7.50 Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson and John Edwards, Certified Retirement Coach Learn keys to a happy, healthy retirement. Register and pay by contacting Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or 615-324-7156.
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The Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 (Haney Hall) Opens Sunday at 5 pm; Closes Sunday at 5 pm Open weekdays 8 am to 8 pm. The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Wednesday, March 23. 4:00 - 6:30 pm Childcare for ages 4 and under, begins at 4:30 pm. Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, March 24, 7 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 25, 7 pm
Easter Worship (Brentwood Campus) Saturday, March 26.................. 6 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, March 27 There is no Sunday school on Easter Sunday Prayer Vigil: 6am (Chapel) Sunrise: 6:30 am (Prayer Garden) Traditional: 8 am (Sanctuary), 11 am (Sanctuary & Chapel) Contemporary: 9:30 am (Sanctuary and Family Life Ctr) THRIVE! Singles Impact Retreat April 22-24, Chattanooga, Tennessee www.SinglesImpactRetreat.com Are you marking time or maximizing your life as a single adult? How can you THRIVE, leading a life of completeness, fulfillment and balance? Your life can be AMAZING! Registration is open at SinglesImpactRetreat.com or contact Anita Dutton, anitadutton@gmail.com with questions. Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Summer Internships Harvest Hands is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and highly-motivated college students and recent college graduates who have a mature relationship with Jesus Christ to join our team for Summer 2016. If you or someone you know may be interested, contact Alissa Ly at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com.
Summer Volunteers We need you for our team of dedicated volunteers this summer at Harvest Hands! Contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com. We are currently seeking: Morning (M-Th; 8:45 – 10:45 am) to assist students in reading and math games. Commit to one morning a week or a full week in the summer. Afternoon (12:20-2:20 pm) “Track Experts” to assist and the planning and implementation of special interest tracks like Sports, Arts, or Science and Technology. Field Trip Fridays Field Trip Heroes commit to contributing monetary donations towards our field trips, and also join as a chaperone as they desire.
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Paid Position Available
$15 each (deadline is March 20). Place this order form with, payment, in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.