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A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church February 23 - March 1, 2014 Pastor’s Bible Study (No registration required) “The Book of Acts”, a study offering a chance to go deeper into the winter sermon series. Concludes Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-7:30 pm. “Spirit-Led” A sermon series on the Book of Acts Today in Worship: “The Power to Break Free” - Acts 16:16-34 BUMC’s Mission and Outreach Director, David Ssebulime, continues our focus on the Book of Acts. After each service, information will be available in the Narthex on opportunities to connect with ministries and to discover ways we may contribute our gifts of time and talent. Next weekend, March 1 & 2: Harvest Hands in Worship at BUMC March 1/2 “The Power to Relate” - Acts 17:16-34 Rev. Brian Hicks, founder and pastor of Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation, our ministry partner in South Nashville, will share what’s going on at this vibrant urban ministry. Find out how you can invest in South Nashville by praying, volunteering, and giving. Visit www.harvesthandscdc.com! Important Parking Information The Ruby Tuesday lot is no longer available for Brentwood UMC parking. Unless you plan to dine there after a service, you may not park in the Ruby Tuesday lot. Violators will be towed. Instead, take the shuttle which makes continuous loops between the Narthex entrance and the Synergy lot across the street all Sunday morning. 6th Annual Songwriter’s Night sponsored by the BUMC United Methodist Women Friday, February 28 at 7 pm in the Youth Tabernacle Tickets are $10 and are available weekdays at the Lobby Reception Desk. Proceeds benefit Adoptions through Holt International. Featured Songwriters: Karyn Williams and Brian White.
James – here is this year’s design concept (TOP) and last year’s below. Quite different. Let me know if you want any tweaking / changes / etc.
Childcare: 5 pm - infants to 4th grade; 7 pm - infants only. To arrange childcare, email your child’s name(s) and age(s) to Dawn Bart at dawnbart@bellsouth.net.
Share the Spirit 2014 - Experience how the Holy Spirit is working in and through the youth of our congregation Today is the last day to buy Dinner & Live Auction tickets. Available in the Breezeways Sunday, March 2 Dinner and Live Auction: 5 pm Youth-led Worship Celebration: 7 pm Some of the awesome items up for bid: • White Gold Sanctuary Cross Pendant –replica of the BUMC sanctuary cross • Joy Vaughn Country Dinner for 20 - down-home cooking and live entertainment by James Wells • The highly-prized Sonshine Quilt • Turner Barn Photo in barnwood frame • A Mattie Sue Ragsdale Cake
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Led by Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day period of reflection known as Lent which helps us prepare spiritually for our understanding of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Nursery for ages 3 and under.