February 28 - March 5, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Help Provide Easter Baskets for Children without Permanent Families Sundays through February 28: Collections Saturday, March 5: Packing of baskets Don’t forget to leave your donations for the OFAM Easter Baskets in the bins in the Narthex. Your donations will be packed with a note from BUMC’s children and a book sharing the Easter story. It’s not too late to register to help with the Packing Party on Saturday, March 5th in the Tabernacle from 9-11 AM. Visit www.bumc.net/register and look for the OFAM logo.
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. Worship is open to all, with no tickets required.
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: Stroud’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.
8th Annual Brentwood United Methodist Women’s Songwriter Night
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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.
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 and Chapel) Contemporary: 9:30 am (Sanctuary and Family Life Ctr)
Weekly Announcements Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness” Holy Week 2016 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
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.
Connecting Couples Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, B153B March 3rd topic: “Becoming a Dream Detective” Led by Dr. John Fite. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net.
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.
Youth Mission Trips Registration
Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for information. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Youth Works (7th & 8th) July 17-22 to Atlanta, Georgia Cost: $325-$375 (Adults $300) Epworth Project (9th - 12th) June 19 - 25 to New Orleans, Louisiana Approx. Cost: $400-$450 (Adults $300)
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.
Paid Position Available Church Administrator, Trinity Church; part-time 2530 hours per week. Job description and application at bumc.net/employment or email hr@bumc.net.
Called Charge Conference
March 6, 12:30 pm, A393 Contact Carla at cbarrios@bumc.net.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
New! Weekly Coffee & Fellowship in the Parlor
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.
Cancer Care Yoga Mondays, 12 noon – 1:00 pm, A393 Specifically for cancer survivors. Focuses on easing the side effects of chemo, radiation, and surgery. No registration and no fee. Led by Certified Cancer Care Yoga instructor, Connie Wyss. Sponsored by BUMC Caring Ministry, Partners in Hope. Contact Jeanetta at jfargo@bumc.net.
Calling All Men Thursdays, 6:30 am in the Tabernacle OnPoint is a weekly conversation for men at BUMC. Come for our current study “Stepping Up.” Enjoy community, conversation, and biscuits while studying the Word of God.
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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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Begins March 6 between Sunday worship services We invite you to come down to the parlor in between Sunday morning services to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy fellowship time with one another.
Summer Internships
$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.