Weekly Announcements - Feb 7

February 7 - 13, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

New Sermon Series for Lent: “Prayer Concerns” Beginning February 13/14, Dr. Davis Chappell will lead us through a study of the Lord’s Prayer and help us discover how it serves as a model for our own prayer life.

Ash Wednesday Service

WORSHIP

Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Join us for a service of repentance and imposition of ashes to begin the season of Lent. The ash cross is rubbed on the forehead as an outward sign of our mortality and repentance for sins. Childcare for 3 and under. www.bumc.net/Lent

Launching Point Sunday, February 14, 9:45 & 11:00 am, Chapel Get a snap shot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected to the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. Ongoing sessions meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 and again at 11 in the Chapel. No registration necessary.

Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) 2nd Annual Jump Jive Dinner Dance Friday, February 12, 6:30 pm, Embassy Suites Cool Springs Tickets: $100 each, available at www.cymt.org/jumpjive or by calling 615-823-7605. Presented by T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. and Bradley Wealth Management, featuring Nashville’s hottest swing band, the Gnarly Parkers. www.cymt.org/JumpJive

Looking Ahead to Holy Week and Easter The Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 (Haney Hall) The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Wednesday, March 23 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) 6:00 am.........Prayer Vigil (Chapel) 6:30 am..........Sunrise (Prayer Garden) 8:00 am.........Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 am..........Contemporary (Sanctuary and Family Life Center) 11:00 am.........Traditional (Sanctuary and Chapel)

Weekly Announcements Wednesday Night Lent Experience Restock the Pantry Update

Thank you for your support! We were able to collect about 8,000 pounds of food and household items for the pantry at GraceWorks.

Connecting Couples Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, B153B February 10’s topic: “Getting it right: Speaking the right love language on Love’s Holiday, Valentine’s Day” Led by Dr. John Fite.

A series of weekly, free classes for anyone interested in learning about how to have and keep good relationships (married, nearly married, committed, etc.) Each seminar will target a different aspect of relationships. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net.

Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, February 14, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Our goal is 50 units of blood and to help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal, increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of being deferred due to a low hemoglobin level. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to learn more or call Brenda Duncan at 615-373-5637.

Help Provide Easter Baskets for Children without Permanent Families Sundays, February 14 - 28: Collections Saturday, March 5: Packing of baskets Help our Orphan, Foster & Adoption Ministry to provide 400 Easter baskets for the many children in our local area without permanent families. Starting Sunday, February 14, you can pick up a supply list in the Narthex and return supplies on February 28.

On Saturday, March 5th, join us to pack the Easter baskets. Register to help with packing at www.bumc.net/humandev. Once there, you can also find stories of caring for God’s children provided by families from our congregation.

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.

For information about how you can be involved, contact Tatiana Liston, tliston@bumc.net. www.bumc.net/youth

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 about Leadership BUMC, please contact Susan Graham at susangraham615@comcast.net.

Wednesdays, March 2-16 • bumc.net/LentExp • Lenten Meal 5:45-6:15 pm, catered by Newk’s - $8/per., $25/fam.

Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register Take the rush and worry out of dinner before joining Lane for the Lenten study!

• Lenten Study: Near the Cross 6:15-7:15 Study [3 weeks] Led by Rev. Lane Davis 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.

Share the Spirit Auction & Worship Event

Sunday, March 6 Dinner, Silent & Live Auction, Haney Hall, 5 pm Tickets, $25 each, limited seating. Childcare provided.

Register at bumc.net/register.

Youth Choirs Worship Event, Sanctuary, 7 pm A love offering will be collected. Proceeds benefit youth choir tours and mission trips.

8th Annual Brentwood United Methodist Women’s Songwriter 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. Advance tickets available in church breezeways on February 28 & March 6, through BUMW members, and at church receptionist desk Monday – Friday prior to the event (check or exact cash only). Questions? Contact Pat Fleming at flemmingps@comcast.net.

Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness” DATE CHANGED TO 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.

THRIVE! Singles Impact Retreat April 22-24, Chattanooga, Tennessee 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.

Volunteers Needed Altar Flower Ministry Bring cheer and encouragement to home-centered members by delivering flowers arranged from the Sunday altar flowers. Contact Nancy Sullins at rsullins9@comcast.net or 615-373-2945.

Sunday School Teachers The Preschool Ministry is looking for Sunday school teachers for 3 year olds. The commitment would be for two Sundays a month.

Training will be provided by the Children’s Ministry staff.

Contact Sarah Cage at scage@bumc.net to volunteer or if you have any questions.