BEAM - Jan 11 Issue

THE BEAM

January 11 - 17, 2015

A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church

January Outreach Focus: [Re]Stock the Pantry

By February 1, we hope to collect 15,000 pounds of items to restock the pantry at GraceWorks! Shopping lists and bags will be available in the Narthex beginning January 17/18.

For more info go to www.bumc.net/localimpact.

“Centered,” a Sermon Series by Dr. Davis Chappell A sermon series on Colossians by Dr. Davis Chappell continues through February 8. Visit bumc.net/sermonseries to listen to previous sermons and for more details.

A Group to Journey With!

Sunday, January 11 Adult Small Group Launch, 9:30 & 11:00 am Come down the stairs by the Sanctuary to meet our leaders, learn more about groups, and connect with a group of your choosing.

Student Small Groups start tonight - see page 2 for details

Join a New Adult Study For more details on the following studies, see page 3 or visit www.bumc.net/AdultStudies. Register bumc.net/register.

The 7 Experiment [Ladies Group] Led by Lou Anne Jacobs Begins Wednesday, January 7 @ 9:30am [12 - 14 weeks] Moms in Prayer AM and PM for women with young children For childcare email Adrianne at aorht@bumc.net.

Begins Wednesday, January 14 AM @ 9:45 am: contact Becky at beckyschneid@gmail.com PM @ 6:15 pm: contact Julie at julie.hunsinger@comcast.net Covenant Bible Study: Creating [Ladies Group] Begins Tuesday, January 13 @ 9:30am [8 weeks] Led by Judith Bone

New Campus Planned for Lenox Village/Nolensville Travis Garner, our Pastor of Discipleship and Missions, will be the Lead Pastor of The Village, our new campus in the Lenox Village/Nolensville area, which will launch January 2016. We are forming a launch team of people who feel called to join in this work. Visit www.TheVillageNashville.com or email Travis directly at tgarner@bumc.net for more info.

Register at bumc.net/ startingpoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net.

If you meant to register for the current Starting Point session and never got around to it, good news! You’re welcome to come to the second class on Sunday, January 11 – 5 to 6 pm in Rm A389.

Counting this session, you’ll still get to attend 3 more classes plus the Q&A lunch with Dr. Davis Chappell on Feb.1. Go to bumc.net/startingpoint for more information or contact jbumgarner@ bumc.net.

Sunday & Wednesday Activities Sunday activities (5th-12th grades) begin January 11 Wednesday activities (4 years-12th grades) begin January 14 Entreat Resumes Sunday, January 11 2nd & 4th Sundays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel 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 week there is an invited speaker who will share a story of recovery. Contact Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net, Dr. Shannon Garrett, sgarrett@bumc.net, or Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net.

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, January 11 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 11:00 am Trips & Tours Meeting - Tabernacle 4:15 pm Yth Andrew Ministers Info Mtg - Cafe 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, January 12 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, January 13 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to RITI game night Wednesday, January 14 3:30 pm Meet to carpool to 61st 6:00 pm Meet youth staff in the Cafe to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studies Small Groups Launch Small Groups and youth choirs for 7th-12th grade resume tonight! If you’re not already in a small group and you’d like to join, simply contact Lee Lowry at llowry@bumc.net. Parents, there is an Adult Small Group Launch today as well! Your faith development is important too, and we hope you’ll consider joining a small group if you’re not already in one.

Youth Confirmation for anyone in 7th-12th grade who has not gone through Confirmation before. It runs January - April on Wednesday nights. To register or for more info, contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net.

Rock the Chains is a youthled battle of the bands benefit competition raising money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. Planning has just started and we need passionate youth and adults to help us make it happen! To volunteer, contact Amy Wells at awells@bumc.net Youth Choirs Retreat January 30 – February 1 for 7th-12th grade. Register online.

Looking Ahead to 2015 Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public. Register for each event and complimentary childcare at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Questions? Contact us: 324-7240.

Call us if you are interested in sitting with other singles at worship.

Game Nights Every Friday thru February 27, 6-9 pm; Potluck Divorce Recovery Rebuild life on a solid foundation! Wednesdays, January 14 February 18 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-A. Cost: $30 Single & Parenting Weds., Jan. 28 – Apr. 22, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-B “Connecting With Our Children” Class a series designed to educate families who are currently parenting or desiring to parent children who come from hard places such as through foster care and/or adoption.

Begins Wednesday, January 14, 6:15-7:15 pm in Room B447. Open to BUMC members and our community - invite your friends! Questions? Contact Stephanie at swwalton@kpmg.com.Register at bumc.net/connecting.

Jump Jive Dinner Dance to Benefit the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) Join CYMT on Saturday, February 14 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, wine from Arrington Vineyards, and musical entertainment from Nashville’s greatest swing band, the Gnarley Parkers. Tickets are $75 per person and are available at cymt.org or by calling Margaret at 615-823-7595. Don’t miss out!

Kindergarten Forum offered by Brentwood Methodist Day School Register by Monday, January 12 at dayschool@bumc.net or 373-2523 so we have handout for you! Church members and community are welcome to attend.

Meets Friday, January 16, 2015, 9:45-11:30 am in Room A292 Come and learn from our panel of local, experienced public and private school Kindergarten teachers • What does a typical day in Kindergarten look like?

• What is the process of registering for Kindergarten to the first day?

• What are the expectations & skills needed to be successful in Kindergarten?

• What can parents do at home to help their child be ready?

A Special Evening for Father’s and Daughters, K- 6th Grade Friday February 6; 6:30-8:30 pm; Haney Hall Dad’s this is a great opportunity to show your daughters how special they are in your lives. Cost is $25 per family with scholarships available – please register on line www.bumc.net. Includes a dance, Valentine photo and snacks. For more information contact Brad Glossinger at bglossinger@comcast.net, 615-406-6956 or Emily Glossinger at 615-878-3572.

JoySound Orchestra Our BUMC Orchestra begins rehearsals again this Sunday January 11; 6th GradeAdults; 3:45-5:00 pm in Rm A182. Welcome back returning instrumentalists, welcome any newly interested players! Bring your instruments and enjoy playing the music of the church. Contact: Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net.

“Friends, Family & Blessings” An event for ladies sponsored by our BUMC Day School Tuesday, February 3, Haney Hall, 9:30 - 11:00 am. An event for ladies of all ages and stages featuring Southern humorist and author Olivia deBelle Byrd, author of Miss Hildreth Wore Brown. Tickets are $5 for one and a friend!

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

January Focus: [RE] Stock the Pantry Help us ReStock the pantry at Graceworks! As a church, our goal is 15,000 pounds.

Shopping bags will be available January 17/18 and January 24/25 for you to take and fill with non-perishable items. Each bag will have a list of current critical needs attached. On January 31/February 1, simply leave your filled bags next to your parked vehicle. We will have volunteers in the parking areas picking up the bags and loading them onto the GraceWorks truck.

Room in the Inn We still need host groups for the following nights: February 13, March 17 & 24.

For more information visit www.bumc.net /localimpact or contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com if interested in hosting. We are also in need of jeans, warm coats, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, and shoes for men. Donations can be left in the red bins throughout the church.

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed.

Volunteers needed for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00 pm and Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30 pm. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment and are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. If you’re interested in volunteering contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice-a-week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Thursday nights beginning January 12 and games each Saturday morning, Jan 24 - Feb 28.

Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Ways to Serve 1st Grade Sunday School Teacher Urgently Needed! Help shepherd some of our youngest disciples on Sunday mornings. A teacher is needed for one of our current 1st grade classes beginning now until May 17, from 9:15 10:4-5 am. Join a wonderful team of volunteers for the class and teach approximately 2 Sundays a month. You will be individually trained and all materials and supplies are provided on Sunday mornings, as well as communications throughout the week in preparation. To volunteer or for more information contact Megan Teegarden mteegarden@bumc.net.

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, and a willingness to engage this fun and lively group, please contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 373-3663, ext. 244.

Worship Video Group Looking for people who would like to join our worship video group. No experience is needed. If you are interested please contact Jim Williams at 615-829-0151 or willsofa@aol.com.

GraceNotes Writers Share Christ’s love and hope through a ministry of writing encouraging notes! Twice each month, dedicated volunteers pray for, and write notes to, people going through difficult times, such as illness, grief, and job loss. Recipients report that the hand written cards are uplifting and remind them of God’s love and care. If you would like to be a part of this important and meaningful ministry, contact Rev. Erin Racine, 373-3663, ext. 244, eracine@bumc.net. Stationary and postage are provided.

CHILDREN

Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, January 11 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 BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, January 11 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 MILEAGE 5-6 pm (GYM) Confirmation Kickoff 5-7 pm (Gym) Alleluia Choir 6-7 pm (Adult Choir Room) Wednesday, January 14 Extra Mile 6:15 - 7:30 pm in Room 304 Confirmation Retreat Friday, January 16, Youth Cafe, 5:45-8:30 pm Saturday, January 17, Camp Hillmont, 6:45 am - 7:30 pm A Kindergarten Worship Readiness Program will be offered each Sunday, February 1 - 22 from 11 am to 12 noon. A lunch will follow the class on Sunday, February 22 at noon.

Registration is required at bumc.net/register. For more information contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@bumc.net.

Summer Save the Dates: Everest VBS Join us for some cool, summer fun at Everest VBS Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25.

Registration will begin open on March 1. Contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@bumc.net for more information or to volunteer!

Barefoot Republic We will be hosting Barefoot Republic Camp again this summer from Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24. Go to barefootrepublic.org for more information and to register

Brentwood

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 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 with Worship Band 11:00 am Classes for Adults 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir

TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays

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.

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

CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK MS Self Help Group The MS support group provides people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families an opportunity to share their MS experiences with those who can understand and identify with them in a positive and fun environment. Each meeting includes prayer, fellowship, food and education. For information contact Sandie Mountz at 376-5395.

ADHD Do you have a diagnosis of having ADD or ADHD? The Adult ADD / ADHD support group meets the first and third Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Room A392. Each meeting is focused around a particular topic and is professionally led.

There is no cost to attend and no reservations are required. For more information, contact Terry Huff at 627-4191.

Infertility Support If you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, you are not alone. For 10 years, this ministry has offered support through prayer, education and connecting those struggling with persons who can provide empathy, listening, education and prayer. Call or text Gretchen Voyles at 319-5832.

Cancer Support Partners in Hope Companions in the Journey of Cancer is comprised of male and female cancer survivors who meet on the second Saturday of each month. This group is open to the public and welcomes all survivors whether or not they are currently in treatment. Normally we meet at BUMC but occasionally we go out to lunch. The purpose of the group is to support each other, exchange helpful information, and talk through topics and concerns shared by survivors. Because the location can change, please contact Jeanetta Fargo at 615.339.4415 or ejaefargo@comcast.net to be added to the group’s email list.

9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

Maybe the New Year doesn’t feel so promising…

ATTENDANCE December 20-21 2,783 December 24 6,969 December 27-28 1,299 January 3-4 2,381

In addition to the cold weather outside, many people experience “winters” in their personal lives. A Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their confidential, one-on-one care. Call Sheryl at 615-373-3690 ext 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 615-373-3663.

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