Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
February 4 - 10, 2018
RESTOCK THE PANTRY Drop off donations for the GraceWorks pantry at the marked spaces in the parking lot.
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING: HEALING HOUSING This month's communion offering is for Healing Housing, which restores purposeful living to women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through housing, education, and restoration. You can give during communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
DR. THOMAS LONG PREACHING We're happy to have Thomas G. Long in worship with us as our guest pastor. Dr. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching Emeritus at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He has taught preaching for over 40 years at Erskine Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Candler School of Theology.
SHARE THE SPIRIT www.bumc.net/ShareTheSpirit
Saturday, March 10, 4:30-7 p.m., Family Life Center Invest in our youth! Help us celebrate our youth and raise money for this year’s choir tours and mission trips. This year will look different than years past with a casual dinner, games, and silent & live auction. Dinner is $15/person; childcare provided. Purchase your tickets at the table in the Breezeways this weekend.
REFUEL: RESCUE YOUR RESOLUTIONS www.bumc.net/Refuel
Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Connect with God and others over dinner before heading to choirs, classes, or Bible studies, or before hearing our speakers Dr. Davis Chappell, Dr. Jeff Wilson, Rev. Toi King, and Rev. Allison Gossett answer, "How can we as Christians be healthy in spirit?" Sign up for dinner and childcare by Tuesday at noon at www.bumc.net/Refuel or call Paula at 615.373.3663.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass
Sunday, February 11, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Donate at BUMC to help save lives! In order to donate, you must: be at least 17 years old; weigh at least 110 pounds; be in good health; be cleared by the Red Cross to donate; and present a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card. You can sign up ahead of time with the RapidPass app or online at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Saturday, February 10, 5 p.m., Family Life Center Support the Boy Scouts and help them raise money for equipment, supplies, and troop operations. Tickets are $6/adult, $3/child (12 & under) and include all you can eat spaghetti and homemade desserts. Buy your tickets at the table in the Breezeway this weekend.
Weekly Announcements
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
Episode 2 of the Field Guide video devotionals comes out Monday! Watch the video in your email or online at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP
CYMT DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES
Friday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing, benefitting CYMT's mission. Buy your tickets at www.cymt.org.
KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS
2017 sponsors: contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to let us know if you plan to continue sponsoring We are still in need of sponsors! Annual sponsorship is $500/child and $1000/teacher. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
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MISSIONS & OUTREACH KICKOFF
TOUR ENGLAND WITH DAVIS AND BISHOP PENNEL
Sunday, February 11, before and after services, Narthex Have you though about getting involved with Missions & Outreach? Learn about all of our international mission trips and domestic outreach opportunities from our team leaders. Make 2018 the Year You Go.
"A HOPE AND A PRAYER" STUDY
Tuesdays beginning February 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning February 14, 9:30-11 a.m. A 10-week study about discovering God's promises and moving with expectancy, led by Shawna Keller. Sign up at www.RelayOfTruth.com/Registration.
HEALING HOUSING LOVE BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 14, 7-8:15 a.m., Haney Hall Hear the women of Healing Housing share their spiritual journeys through addiction recovery. Contact info@healinghousing.org to register.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Wednesday, February 14, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Join us as we look ahead to the coming Lenten season. Childcare for 3 and under.
FLASHPOINT: MEN'S RETREAT
February 16-18, Beersheba Springs Assembly Spend time enjoying God's creation in the great outdoors as the Holy Spirit forms our identities in Christ. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FlashPoint.
OFAM FORUM RESCHEDULED
Sunday, February 25, 5:30 p.m. Come to the Orphan, Foster & Adoption Ministry (OFAM) Forum to hear from our panel of experts about the ways you can support orphans and foster children locally and globally. Sign up at www.bumc. net/OFAM.
March 10 & 11 Kindergartners and their parents will learn how and why we worship to become an active part of our services. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
Registration deadline is March 10 Sherre & Davis Chappell and Bishop Joe & Janene Pennel are leading a Wesleyan history tour to England, July 10-18. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at 615.373.2659 to learn more.
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 21, Franklin First UMC Save the date for our 2nd annual women's conference with Christian author Tiffany Bluhm.
BUMC GUEST WI-FI
Beginning February 5, our BUMC Guest Wi-Fi network will have an agreement screen. When prompted, read through the terms and conditions, click 'I agree,' and connect to our complimentary Wi-Fi.
ROOM IN THE INN
You can drop off new or gently-used clothes in the bins in the Lobby. We currently need men's jeans, warm coats, sweatshirts, warm shirts (not dress), gloves, men’s boxers, t-shirts (M-2X), and backpacks.
FOR HIS GLORY (Liturgical Dance Ministry) Sundays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., The Pit Children (grades 1-4) are invited to join our liturgical dance ministry! No dance experience necessary. Contact ForHisGloryBUMC@gmail.com to learn more. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER MISSION TRIP
July 15-20, Chattanooga 7th & 8th graders and adults, serve with us this summer! Cost is $395/student, $300/adult. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MISSION TRIP
June 17-22, Hinton, North Carolina 9th-12th graders and adults, serve with this summer! Cost is $395/student, $300/adult. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment by calling Melissa Liddle at 615.324.7256. You can make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues such as grief, career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce, and others. www.bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry A trained Stephen Minister meets with you confidentially to listen, care, pray, and help you find healing & wholeness. Call 615.577.4881. www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry Give Support
There are a wide range of ways to support others, such as Funeral Team, GraceNotes, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Intercessory Prayer Team/Email Prayer Team. www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663