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Ways to Step Up Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. Check our website, www.bumc.net and today’s BEAM for specific ways you can step up this month.
February 26 - March 3, 2012
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
the BEAM
Introducing COAP… Crucial Conversations for Children of Aging Parents Begins This Wednesday, February 29, 6:00 7:30 pm, Room A392. “Overview of Aging Successfully” with Gretchen Geagan, owner Life-Links Geriatric Care Management. To register, go to www.bumc.net/COAP.
Step Up to Worship Service of Forgiveness and Grace February 26, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary The greatest act of grace that we receive is reconciliation with God through God’s forgiveness known to us in Jesus Christ. In this service, we will gather together to prayerfully place before God our sins – for God’s forgiving grace; our relationships – for God’s power to heal; and our lives – for God’s love to dwell in us. Childcare for 3 & under. Readings for the week of February 27: Acts 10-14 Reading plans are available at the church or online at bumc.net. To join the conversation go to Twitter (#bumc345) and Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church).
Step Up to Connect Growing with Christ is a journey. Ways to choose to Step-Up during Lent: • Continue to read the New Testament – see our website or pick up a bookmark to join in. If you’d like a Lenten devotional there are 4 options for purchase in the Outpost: An Inner Journey to Easter – thematic On the Way to the Cross – readings from Church Fathers The Awkward Season – prayers for Lent Way Words – scripture & reflection • Take a class or join a group during Lent Want to live your life differently? We currently offer 15 different new classes and on-going groups that can help you connect with God and others. To register and for more information, go to www.bumc.net/adultstudies. • Attend Tuesday Morning Worship 6:30-7:00 am, Sanctuary Make this quiet time of worship and prayer a part of your Lenten experience. Come as you are -- on your way to work, school, or gym.
Step Up to Invite God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions A New Sermon Series by Dr. Martin Thielen Saturdays, February 25 - April 7 –– 6:00 pm Sundays, February 26 - April 8 –– 8:30, 9:50, and 11:00 am Join Pastor Martin as he helps us deal with 7 big questions that powerfully impact our lives. To view today’s “Who Is Jesus?” video on-line, go to www.bumc.net/sermonseries. We have plenty of invitational cards so grab a handful and keep them in your wallet or purse to invite people you see in your daily life to join us for worship.
Step Up to Give Share the Spirit - www.bumc.net/sharethespirit Benefits life-changing youth choir tours and mission trips. Monetary donations can still be made to BUMC with Share the Spirit in the memo. Sunday, February 26 - $15 – Encore Show and luncheon – Noon, gym March 3/4 Communion Offering benefits One Great Hour of Sharing.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Preferred Registration Deadline is TODAY for Summer 2012 Trips • Middle School Mission Trip Atlanta, GA Area July 15 – 20 (7th-8th) • Camp Barnabas Purdy, MO June 8 – 15 (9th-12th) • High School Mission Trip Bahamas June 17 – 23 (9th-12th) Sunday, February 26 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. Hi R 9:45 am 9th-12th (Youth Disciple, Topical Discussion, Sunday School, or Children’s Teachers) 12:00 pm Share the Spirit Luncheon No Sunday afternoon activities due to Share the Spirit Monday, February 27 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @ Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest Hands Tuesday, February 28 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/Lindsay @ Brueggers 4-5 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @BUMC 6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, February 29 3:30 pm 61st Ave Tutoring 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Studies, Ministry Teams & Youth Confirmation Senior Retreat March 2-3 for 12th Grade, to help prepare for life after high school (register online) Rock the Chains Volunteer Planning Meeting Sunday, March 4 at 4 pm Winter Jam Concert Night Sunday, March 11 $10 Prom Friday, March 16
The BUMC Foundation was formed in 1992 for the specific purpose of supporting the programs, ministry, works, goals, and objectives of BUMC. They are permitted to grant 5% of their assets each year toward these endeavors. A Grant Request Proposal must be completed for grants to be considered, with the next round due by February 29, 2012. To submit a Grant Request Proposal for a project, initiative or program that is consistent with the Foundation’s purpose, visit www.bumc.net/foundation.
Step Up to Connect New Life: Transforming Your Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Wellness Study for Women Thursdays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, through March 29, Room A389 6-week “brown-bag” lunch group, led by Caroline Beavers – a Licensed Professional Counselor. To register go to www.bumc.net and click on Event Registration. Contact Caroline Beavers at 615-371-2550. For Men Only presents “Brentwood CSI” Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Yth Area - Tabernacle); Dinner & Program: $10 Scholarships are available - register online at BUMC.net/formenonly. Contact Gary Haneberg, ghaneberg@comcast.net, 615-566-9698 for questions. Captain Tommy Campsey, a 35-year-veteran of the Brentwood Police Department, will share about some of Brentwood’s most unusual cases. JoySound Orchestra of BUMC Sundays, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, Room B163 Open to youth and adults. Bring your instruments and enjoy sharing your gifts and talents in music ministry. No audition required. Contact Patsy Wade pwade@bumc.net. Singles Boundaries Class Wednesdays, February 29 – April 25, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $21 Join us for this Christ-centered class discussing healthy life limits. Register online at www.bumc.net/singles and then go under ‘Support/Education’. Vacation Bible School 2012 June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm Open to children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration opens March 1 (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher hfisher@bumc.net or 615-324-8213. BUMC Concert Series to present Welch-Hancock piano/organ duo Monday, March 5, at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary; California-based musicians James Welch and Russell Hancock team up on BUMC’s majestic pipe organ and the magnificent Bösendorfer piano. Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, March 7 – April 11; 6:30 - 8:00 pm; Singles Space; Cost: $30 The Divorce Recovery Program is designed to take you from the complete moments of shock and grief to the process of inner healing and wholeness. Register online at www.bumc.net/singles, ‘Support/Education’. Save the Date -- UMW Songwriters Night – Friday, March 9 The UMW’s 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night benefitting YMCA programs for inner city children will be held on Friday March 9, 7 pm in the Youth Tabernacle. Lari White and Chuck Cannon are our featured artists. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased M-F at church reception desk, from UMW members, or Sundays, February 26 and March 4 in breezeways. Questions? Pat Flemming 516-7185. BUMC’s KidSale (consignment sale) to benefit youth missions and tours, March 13 – 17. Participant numbers will be assigned through February 29 - go to www.bumckidsale.net; to volunteer, email volunteer@bumckidsale.net. Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors Sunday, March 18, 4:00 pm, A291 If you’re thinking about becoming a member of BUMC, or you’re just interested in hearing more about our church, please join our clergy at this informal gathering. Register online or contact Judy Bumgarner. 373-3664 or jbumgarner@bumc.net.
children Infants - 6th Grade
Step Up to Serve
Sunday, February 26
Wheelchairs and Walkers with Seats Needed The Sunny Day Club needs wheelchairs and walkers with seats to move our members to safety more quickly in the event of a fire or tornado. To donate, contact Rev. Erin Racine at 373-3663, ext. 244. Thank You BUMC for Your Support of the AIDS Angel Tree “Thank you all so much for your phenomenally generous response to our patients’ children’s Christmas wishes. All of us––patients and staff––are deeply touched by the compassion and support demonstrated by your efforts. We are extremely grateful for your support.” Dr. Stephen Raffanti, Medical Director. Thank you BUMC, for Your Generous Support of the 2011 Alternative Gift Giving Event During the Christmas season, there were 70 giving units who purchased “alternative gifts” totaling $24,034.75 that go to support 29 different organizations and ministries. The proceeds have all been disbursed to each organization. Don’t forget that Alternative Gift Giving is available all year long. You may purchase alternative gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, teacher appreciation or memorial gifts by calling the Missions Office at 324-8211. Honduras Medical Mission Team is gearing up for their spring trip to aid our friends at Hands of Christ in Tegucigalpa. We have big plans for Honduras this year with this trip being the first in our journey. Doctors, nurses, PTs and lay people with good hearts needed for a mid-April life-changing experience. Contact Mike Dennison at 615-221-9855. Applications due by March 15. 61st Ave UMC After School Program Needs Mentors Mentors are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Contact Nita Haywood, Program Director, at 292-7184 or nitahaywood@aol.com.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. Educational Resources Needed. We are looking for donations of educational materials for parents to use with their students involved in our programs. Requested items include: preK-4th grade flashcards, preK-4th grade educational activity books, brain quest material, dictionaries, and English grammar books. If you are able to donate these items please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Sponsorships & Volunteers Needed for emPower Basketball and Cheerleading Banquet Eight $100 sponsorships needed for end-of-the-season banquet for 300 people (players & families) on Saturday, March 3, 12 - 2 pm. Individuals, families or Sunday School Classes needed to sponsor or volunteer at this event. Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Paid Summer Internships Available Ideal candidates are college-aged, have a passion to work in the inner-city with children or youth, and are capable of leading and implementing our summer program. Nine-week commitment. Submit resumes to Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Sunday School 9:45 & 11 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship at all three worship services. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. “Getting Your Child Ready to Write” Wednesday, February 29 9:45 am. RSVP to 373-2523 or dayschool@ bumc.net. Vacation Bible School June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm. Children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration opens March 1 (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher hfisher@bumc.net or 615-324-8213. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, February 26 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am Gym MILEAGE 6 - 7 pm, Haney Hall for 5th & 6th graders not in Confirmation Confirmation 5 - 7 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir through March 18 7:00 - 7:45 pm Created by God (human sexuality education) April 19-21. Event is full. To be placed on a waiting list contact Maggie Jarrell at 577-7268.
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 jhobbs@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Sunday Morning 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children and Adults Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Worship Tuesday Morning 6:30 am Prayer in the Sanctuary God Questions? Feb 25/26 Who is Jesus? Mar 3/4 Where is God? Mar 10/11 Am I Accepted? Mar 17/18 What Matters Most? Mar 24/25 What Brings Fulfillment? Mar 31/1 What About Suffering? April 7/8 Is there Hope?
trinity church meets at Spring Hill High School Sundays 10:00 am Worship Ouestions God Asks Us Feb 26 Where Are You? March 4 What Is Your Name? March 11 What Are You Looking For? March 18 Do You Want To Get Well? March 25 Who Do You Say That I Am?
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/support resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041
hospital visitation at bumc
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
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.
Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net
groups www.bumc.net/caregroups
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net
Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net 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-onone confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
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, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.