BEAM - Feb 8 Issue

THE BEAM Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

this sunday @ BUMC

February 8 - 14, 2015

A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church

Scouts Serving in Worship 8:15 am. Today is Scout Sunday and Scouts from Troop 1, sponsored by BUMC, are handling the duties of our normal ushers. This is to celebrate the 105th anniversary of Scouting and to thank BUMC for their long-standing support of Troop 1. Thanks also to the hundreds of friends and supporters of Troop 1 who attended our annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday night in the Gym.

Sunday School Open House 9:30 & 11:00 am in the Parlor [just below the Sanctuary]. Looking for ‘just the right’ Sunday school class to make BUMC a little smaller? Join us for coffee and some conversation with Eric, Judith, or Paula! We’re ready to help you make a connection. Need help beyond today? Contact Judith at jbone@bumc.net.

Red Cross Blood Drive 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. For details on how to donate blood, see page 2.

6:30 pm in the Chapel (Held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month) Come experience God’s grace and mercy in a worshiping community that is honest about life’s messiness, and seeks recovery from life’s addictions and hurts.

Each gathering includes music, prayer and an invited speaker who will share his or her story of recovery.

KidSale: a consignment sale of quality children’s clothing, toys and equipment, to benefit missions. Find out more at www.bumc.net/kidsale.

Drop off dates: PreSale:

Public Sale: Half Price Sale:

Feb 24 10 - 6 & Feb 25, 10 - 3 Feb 26 5-6 pm (volunteers only); 6-8 pm (consignors/volunteers) Feb 27 10 - 5 Feb 28 8 - 11 am

C Thanks BUM g tin a n o d for of s lb + 0 13,00 food to s!

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“Famous Last Words” – a new sermon series by Dr. Davis Chappell Begins February 21/22 How did Jesus spend the last hours of his life on earth? What did he say to his closest friends? What did he pray for during these fleeting moments?

In this 6-part series, Dr. Chappell will lead us through the events of the last night of Jesus’ life as described in the Gospel of John, chapters 13-17.

Ash Wednesday.............. Wednesday, February 18 Palm Sunday Weekend... Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 Holy Week...................... Sunday, March 29 – Saturday, April 4 Easter Weekend............... Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5

Adult Study for Lent WHO IS THIS MAN? The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus [5 weeks]

Discover the influence and challenge Jesus has on history and on your life.

• ONE BIG Sunday School Class - Location TBD Sundays February 22 thru March 29, 9:30-10:45 pm No registration necessary. Childcare for infant to 4 years of age.

• Lenten Evening Study - Chapel Wednesdays, February 25 thru March 25, 6:30-7:30 pm Class registration at bumc.net/register; Childcare registration for infant to 4 years of age by email to Adrianne Ohrt, aohrt@bumc.net.

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, February 8 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 11:00 am Barnabas team meeting - Tabernacle 4:00 pm Sunday night planning meeting 7th-9th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubi Choir – B157 10th-12th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir-B157 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle Monday, February 9 3:30 p.m. Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, February 10 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Room in the Inn Wednesday, February 11 3:30 pm Meet to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC 6:00 pm Meet youth staff in the Cafe to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studies Rock the Chains is a youthled battle of the bands benefit competition raising money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. To volunteer, contact Amy Wells at awells@bumc.net.

Senior Retreat February 20-21; For 12th graders only, Renfro Farm, Franklin. Cost: $25, register at bumc.net/register.

Questions? Talk to Adam Jones, ajones@bumc.net.

OnPoint: A Weekly Conversation for Men Thursdays, 6:30 am-7:45 am, Haney Hall 12 consecutive weeks beginning February 26 • live speakers followed by table discussions that allow us to dig deeper • opportunity to form biblically-based small groups as well as interest-based small groups • open to all men -- invite someone from your Sunday school class, small group, work or neighborhood!

Check us out at Facebook/Point Men BUMC, for updates & details.

Paid Position Available BUMC paid staff position available: Administrative Assistant in Caring Ministries. 30 hours per week. Please see job description at www.bumc.net/ employment. Please send resumes to dstorey@bumc.net.

Share the Spirit Dinner, Auction and Worship 2015 Sunday, March 1: Witness the power of the Holy Spirit working through our youth 5 pm: Dinner & Live Auction in Haney Hall – adults only please; childcare offered.

Reservations required ($25 each) and may be purchased in the Breezeways or online at www.bumc.net/register from February 8- 22.

7 pm: Youth-Led Worship & Celebration in the Sanctuary A love offering will be collected to supplement the costs of the Youth Choir tours and Mission Trips.

Jump Jive Dinner Dance to Benefit the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) Join CYMT on Saturday, February 14, 6 pm at the FiftyForward Martin Center in Brentwood for the First Annual Jump Jive Dinner Dance presented by T.W. Frierson Construction. Food will be provided by the Daily Dish and musical entertainment from Nashville’s greatest swing band, the Gnarley Parkers.

Tickets are $75 per person and are available at www.cymt.org or by calling Margaret at 615-823-7595. Don’t miss out!

Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public. Register for each event at www.bumc.net/ SinglesCalendar. Call Adrianne regarding childcare at 615-324-7329. Questions?

Contact us: 615-324-7240. Call us if you are interested in sitting with other singles at worship.

Elevate! Singles 30-50 Serving Together. Saturday, February 14, 10 am, BUMC parking lot. Meet at BUMC then caravan to Bethany Health Care Center to distribute hand-made Valentines and flowers. Lunch together afterwards. For details, contact Clint Neel, TCNeel21@students.tntech.edu, 931-261-9287.

Find Out the Lastest Happenings at BUMC

Earn Money for Summer Mission Trips or Tours KidSale Set up, Sunday, Feb 22, 3:30 pm and Tear Down, Sunday, Feb 28, 2:30 pm in the Gym!

What do I do if I’m new? The Guest Services Desk in the Narthex just outside the Sanctuary has Andrew Ministers that will be happy to show you how to find your way around our campus!

How do I find out what’s going on in addition to the weekly BEAM (newletter)?

• BrentwoodUnitedMethodistChurch • BUMCstudentministry • BUMCsmallgroups • Pointmen BUMC • TheVillageNashville • @brentwoodUMC • @bumcsm • @pointmenBUMC • @thevillagenash

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e-Newsletters Subscribe at www.bumc.net/newsletters to

• weekly Online with BUMC • Pastor’s e-Note • Student Ministry weekly news • Children’s Ministry Emails • Single Adult Emails • Intercessory Email Prayer Team

CHILDREN 2014 Contribution Statements were mailed out this week. Please watch for yours!

Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 615-324-7222.

[RE] Stock the Pantry - A BIG THANK YOU! We had an overwhelming response and enjoyed seeing everyone return their bags last week. We collected 13,000 pounds of food and household items for GraceWorks! We could not have done it without you and the help of volunteers.

Thank you for your support of Restock the Pantry.

Room in the Inn During colder months, BUMC will be able to host additional “emergency” nights.

If you are interested in being a part of a team to help with additional nights, please contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com or Mark Poff at markpoff2000@hotmail.com. We need warm clothing of all sizes for men and women. Donations can be left in the red bins throughout the church.

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)

Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, February 8 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Sunday Mornings At all worship services: Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. in Rm C318. All Children must be Bathroom Trained.

9:30 am Sunday school

for all ages Summer Save the Dates: VBS 2015: Join us for some cool, summer fun at Everest VBS Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25. Registration begins on March 1. For ages 5 years (before 8/15) through 4th grade. $5 per child. Contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@ bumc.net for more information or to volunteer!

Spiritual mentors for middle school students needed! If you have a heart to make disciples and a love for middle school students would you consider becoming a mentor? Mentors will meet one-on-one with students on Monday afternoons twice a month at Harvest Hands (424 Humphreys St., 37203). Contact Tess Frohock at 615-354-3566 or tess@harvesthandscdc.com if you are interested.

Barefoot Republic We will be hosting Barefoot Republic Camp from Mon-Fri, July 20-24.

Registration and info at barefootrepublic.org.

Snacks and Juice Boxes Needed We are looking for individuals, families or Sunday School classes to donate snacks and juice boxes for our After-school Program. Snacks needed include: fruit snacks, granola bars, goldfish, teddy grahams, peanut butter crackers and 100 calorie packs. Juice boxes must be 100% juice. Snack sponsorships of $100 are also welcome. Donations are needed on an ongoing basis. Contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re able to donate.

Nursery Needs If you are someone who likes to cuddle & nurture young children, please consider joining our nursery staff. There are both paid and volunteer positions currently open. Please contact Adrianne Ohrt at aohrt@ bumc.net.

Ways to Serve Faith Friends Faith Friends is a small group for young adults with special needs, meeting Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30. Volunteers are needed to help teach. If you have a passion for sharing the Gospel through teaching, contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 615-373-3663, ext. 244.

Just 2 Hours a Month! That’s all it takes to join the team of worship entry volunteers. This isn’t work that requires a lot of computer skills. If you can “click”, you can do it. So if you’re interested in helping out, contact team leader Cindy Herald. cindylanham@yahoo.com or 859-582-0436.

Do you want to encourage and pray for our Pastors? If you are willing to support our pastors on a regular basis by writing two notes per month and praying specifically for those to whom you are writing, then the FaithNotes Ministry is for you! Contact Pat Ralls (patralls@comcast.net) if interested.

BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, February 8 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 Mileage (5th Grade) 5-6 pm, Rm 205 Confirmation (6th Grade) 5-7 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir (5th Grade) 6-7 pm Wednesday, February 11 Extra Mile 6:15 - 7:30 pm, Room 205 Created by God for 6th Graders: February 26-28 Register online for Created by God bumc.net/register.

Brentwood

CARING MINISTRIES is for all persons in our community. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027

Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086

615-373-3663 www.bumc.net

WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:15 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:30 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:45 am Contemporary Worship Band

11:00 am Classes for Children and Adults 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir

TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

THE VILLAGE A new campus in Lenox Village/ Nolensville Area Launches January, 2016 For more info: TheVillageNashville.com tgarner@bumc.net.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE January 31/February 1 2,573

CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

divorce RECOVERY rebuild life on a solid foundation

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Rebuild life on a solid foundation!

• open to the public • appropriate for anyone going through or who has gone through divorce explore roller-coaster feelings, learn to forgive, discuss dating after divorce, learn how to deal with an ex 6:30-8:00 pm, meets next on Wednesday nights March 4 – April 15, Singles Space Cost is $30 and complimentary childcare is available.

Registration: www.BUMC.net/SinglesCalendar or Shebbie @ 615-324-7240.

Are you a single parent? Trying to be both Mom and Dad? It is HARD WORK, yet there is REAL HOPE! • Learn new ways to face the difficult task of being a single parent in today’s world.

• Discover skills and resources.

• Discuss issues with other single parents!

• 6:30-8:00 pm, meets next on Wednesday nights, August 19 - November 18 in the Singles Space • Cost is $20 plus a $1 online registration fee • Registration: www.BUMC.net/SinglesCalendar or Shebbie @ 615-324-7240

BOUNDARIES

• What are boundaries? Why do I need them?

When I say “no,” do others know I mean it?

How do I get others and myself to recognize and respect the set boundaries?

• open to the public • 6:30-8 pm, meets next on Wednesday nights, March 18-May 13 in the Singles Space • Cost is $21 and childcare is available • Registration: www.BUMC.net/SinglesCalendar, Shebbie @ 615-324-7240.

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-on-one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.

For a complete list of Caring Ministries, go to www.bumc.net/caringministries.