THE BEAM A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church January 12 - 18, 2014 “Spirit-Led” A sermon series on the Book of Acts by Dr. Davis Chappell January 11/12 “The Power to Witness” (Acts 2:1-13) & Baptismal Renewal Service January 18/19 “The Power to Heal” - Acts 3:1-10
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LAUNCH
Small Group Launch TODAY! Our adult group launch is THIS MORNING downstairs (follow the Blue Balloons) at 9:45 and 11:00 AM. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our small group ministry, meet our group leaders, and select the group at a day/time that works for you! Follow the Red Balloons to the Children’s area. Youth Small Groups begin again tonight. Contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger with questions at eburtonkrieger@bumc.net or 324-8207. New Starting Point Session starts next week Classes are scheduled for Sundays, January 19 - February 9 at 11 am. On February 16, class members will meet immediately following the 11 am service for a Q&A lunch with Dr. Davis Chappell. If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, then we encourage you to register for this five-week course which covers everything from beliefs to vision to membership. Register now at bumc.net/startingpoint. Childcare will be available if requested at registration. Alive Hospice Grief Support Group Begins January 16 Alive Hospice will be hosting an 8-week Grief Support group at BUMC on Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 5:30-7:00 pm. This group will be professionally facilitated and is appropriate for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. There is a $40 fee, but this may be waived if needed. To register call 615-963-4732 or e-mail griefsupport@alivehospice.org.
BUMC Youth Choir Winter Retreat to Camp Hillmont: January 31 - February 2 What a great way to start our new choir music (Jubilation, 7-9th, and Sonshine, 10-12th) for the semester, prepare for our Share the Spirit worship night, and choir tour music. A perfect time for new members to join! We will worship, have fun, and wrap up Saturday with our traditional dance party!Email jmorgan@bumc.net for more info.
The Church Offices will be closed Monday, January 20 in the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Save the Date: Charge Conference is Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, January 12 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th Sunday School – Tabernacle 9:45 am 10th-12th Sunday School - Room A191 9:45 am 10th-12th Church Now 11:00 am Mission Trips, Tours, and Share the Spirit informational Meeting for youth and parents. $50 trip vouchers as door prizes just for attending! 7th-9th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr. High Room 10th-12th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr. High Room 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 p.]m Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle Monday, January 13 6:45 am Manfest w/Adam at Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, January 14 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lee 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night at Room in the Inn Wednesday, January 15 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC 6:00 pm Meet in the Café to walk to dinner together 7:00 pm Bible Studies-Yth Area Youth Confirmation is all 7th12th graders who have not been through Confirmation before. Starts in January on Wednesday nights. Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net. Wednesday Night Small Group Leaders are needed from 7-8 pm throughout the school year. Contact Lindsay Brooks at lbrooks@bumc.net . Jubilation & Sonshine Choir Retreat is Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. Register at bumc.net/register.
Bible Studies www.bumc.net/AdultStudies Pastor’s Bible Study led by Dr. Davis Chappell (No registration required) “The Book of Acts”, a 7-week study offering a chance to go deeper into the winter sermon series. Wednesday, beginning January 15, 6:30-7:30 pm. Disciple II: Into the Word into the World emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. Sundays, beginning January 12, 6 - 8 pm. Led by Lonnie Liston. Childcare available with registration. otheR adult Studies www.bumc.net/adult studies Registration is important for all of the following studies at bumc.net/register. Mom’s in Prayer (AM) Wednesdays, beginning January 15, at 9:45 - 11:30 am. “A Modern Girl’s guide to Bible study” by Jen Hatmaker. Written specifically for today’s busy woman. Contact Beth Paul at beth.paul01@gmail.com. Mom’s in Prayer (PM) Wednesdays, beginning January 15, 6:00-7:30 pm. Study TBA. Contact Julie Hunsinger at julie.hunsinger@comcast.net or Emily Wackerlin at emily1337@hotmail.com. For childcare for pre-school & elementary children email Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net. The Art of Forgiving Wednesdays, beginning January 15, 9:30-11 am in A291. True forgiveness, “Gods own gift,” is within the capacity of every wounded person, even in circumstances when only hate seems possible. Lewis Smedes will lead us through the stages of forgiveness. Childcare available with registration. Led by Lou Anne Jacobs. Share the Spirit 2014 - Sunday, March 2 5:00 – Live Auction and Dinner 7:00 – Worship Celebration in the Sanctuary Tickets on sale Februaru 9, 16, and 23 in the Breezeways. Experience how the Holy Spirit is working in and through the youth of our congregation. No tickets are required for the Worship Celebration, however, a love offering will be collected during the Celebration service to supplement the costs of the Youth Choir tours and Mission Trips. Learn and Share About Adoption, Foster Care and Orphan Support Lunch on Sunday February 2, 11:30 in the Youth Cafe You and your family can register to attend online www.bumc.net/register or by emailing Julie Donley at jdonley@bumc.net. Sponsored by BUMC Committee for Adoption Support, Foster Care, and Orphan Support. Youth and Children’s Choir Dates for Winter/Spring 2014 January 12: youth choirs and small groups begin January 15: children’s choirs age 4 through 4th grade begin February 7-9: 6th grade choir retreat to Atlanta, Ga. March 2: Share the Spirit Auction and Worship service - auction and love offering benefits youth choir tours and missions. March 7-9: 5th grade retreat to Louisville, Ky. April 9: final Wednesday night for Children’s Choirs - final program will be a “Family Worship Night” led by the children. Hymns, worship songs, and scripture memory songs for all to enjoy! Single Adult Fellowship Divorce Recovery Class - Wednesdays, January 8–February 12, 6:30-8 pm, Otter Creek Church. Cost: $30, register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Singles January Dance - Saturday, January 18, 7-10 pm, GYM Cost: $10 + a can of food for local food bank. Order your ticket at the receptionist desk or mail a check to the church. Potluck Game Night - Fridays, January 10–February 28, 6-9 pm, Singles Space Join the Singles for a rip roaring night of board games! Bring a dish to share.
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Infants - 6th Grade
Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-8222 A warm and sincere thank-you to all of our volunteers, who shared their time, gifts, and talents by participating in our winter outreach programs. Whether you dropped off warm clothing for RITI, purchased a food basket, shopped for an Aids family, or bought Christmas presents through the alternative gift program, thank you for being in service with us! BUMC’s 15th Mission Trip to Mexico, January 4-12 A joint BUMC and Belmont UMC team are serving in South Central Mexico with Give Ye Them to Eat (GYTTE) (www.gytte.org). Please join the Mission and Outreach Department and Missions Leadership Team as we pray for our 2014 Mexico Mission team members: Dwight Armstrong, Jessica Armstrong, JR Armstrong, Raul Alegria, Rick Blahauvietz, John Kennedy, Ed McDougle, Victoria Rebeck, Morgan Stafford, Lee Zimmerman, and mission volunteers Joaquin and Barbara Garcia. Give Ye Them to Eat combats hunger and poverty by strengthening marginalized rural communities through intervention tools such as green solar and water technology and modern agricultural practices. GraceWorks “Stock the Pantry” Drive Sunday, January 19 - Sunday, January 26 Benefitting GraceWorks, which serves families in Williamson County. Non-perishable foods are needed; most desperately needed are: canned ham or chicken, canned beef stew, jars of tomato sauce, ready to make meals like Hamburger Helper, crackers and jelly, and personal hygiene and cleaning supplies. For a full list of the pantry’s critical needs, go to www.graceworksministries.net/how-we-serve/food-pantry. Room in the Inn Needs Warm Winter Coats Drop off your donations of men and women’s warm winter coats at any red Mission and Outreach bin, located outside the chapel and in the main lobby next to the reception desk. Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Basketball and Cheerleading League Sponsorships We need individuals, families or Sunday School classes to help support our 2014 emPower Basketball and Cheerleading League! We are looking for $50 sponsorships that will support one player or cheerleader’s participation in the program. Checks can be mailed to 424 Humphreys Street, 37203. Basketball & Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice a week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Tuesday nights beginning January 13th and games each Saturday morning beginning January 25th through March 1st. If you’re interesting in coaching please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Elementary School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Mon-Thurs, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. Volunteers commitment is once a week. Looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Whitney at whitney@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Sunday, January 12 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday School 9:45 am & 11:00 am for all ages Sunday School Teacher Needed for 11 am 4/5 year-old class. Teachers teach in teams of four with two teachers present each Sunday morning. We need one teacher to complete our 11 am Preschool teaching team. Curriculum & materials are provided, and training is available. Time commitment is two Sundays per month through May 18th. Please contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net. The Nursery is looking for energetic staff to play with the two and three year olds. Staff must be 16 years old and able to work on Sunday mornings. Contact Meredith Spencer at 324-7239 or mspencer@bumc.net. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, January 12 Sunday School 9:45 am & 11 am for all ages Mileage 5-6 pm, Rm 304 Alleluia Choir for those not in Confirmation 6-7pm Confirmation Kickoff for Students and Parents 5-7pm in the Gym Wednesday, January 15 Extra Mile 6:15-7:30 pm Confirmation Retreat: Friday, January 17 5:45 - 8:30 pm in the Youth Area Saturday, January 18 6:45 am - 7:30 pm
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
www.bumc.net/encouragement
Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086 hospital visitation at bumc
Worship Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults
Caring ministries
9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children & Adults
trinity church 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
worship attendance December 24 7,273 December 28/29 1,265 January 4/5 2,580
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Lisa Alexander, 373-3663, ext. 211, lalexander@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Dottie Campbell, 481-0357 director@paministry.org Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.
groups AA Groups 1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 102 9 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH102 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH102 7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Maybe the New Year Doesn’t Feel So Promising… 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 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.