the BEAM
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
January 15 - 21, 2012
The church offices will be closed Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King Birthday holiday. If you have an emergency requiring pastoral assistance, call the Pastor on Call at 969-3086. How Will You Step UP! this Year? Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These practices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give. For specific things you can do now to begin to Step Up, check our new website, www.bumc.net and click on Step Up. Read below for details about our church-wide Bible reading plan that begins Monday, January 16. Step Up to Worship Worship God daily (which includes prayer and scripture reading) and weekly You can begin to Step Up immediately by joining our church-wide Bible reading plan called “Project 3:45” which allows you to read the New Testament through in a year. Look in your bulletin today for a bookmark with quarterly readings and a suggested format for personal worship time. The reading plan is also available on our homepage at www.bumc.net. Click on the button “Bible Reading Plan” for instructions for following the plan on your computer or smartphone. If you would prefer the on-line or smartphone option, please recycle your bookmark after worship in the baskets provided. Join the conversation on twitter (#bumc345) and Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church) as we share what we’re learning through God’s word.
Step Up to Connect Studies begin this week. For details see inside or visit www.bumc.net/adultstudies The Art of Forgiveness Tuesdays, Begins January 17, 9:30–11:00 am, A391 James: Mercy Triumphs (Beth Moore Study) Wednesdays, Begins January 18, 9:30–11:30 am Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World Wednesdays, Begins January 18, 6:30-8:30 pm The Lives of Great Christians (continued) Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 pm The Gospel of John Wednesdays, Begins January 18, 6:30-7:30 pm Spiritual Travels: Searching for God Knows What Suns., Begins Feb. 12, 5:20-7:30 pm Senior Pastor’s Study: The Methodist Way Wednesdays, Beginning January 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Topics include: Why I Became a United Methodist; The history, background and beliefs of the UM church; our local BUMC Story; Methodist worship practices; and our organization for mission locally and around the world.
The Secrets of a Contented Life Saturdays, January 14 thru February 4 6 pm Sundays, January 15 thru February 5 8:30, 9:50 and 11:00 am
Experience Financial Peace in 7 weeks! FInancial Peace University Sunday Evenings, January 22 – March 11, 5:30-8:00 pm Register at www.bumc.net, “Event Registration”. $85 per family unit/kit. FREE for those who already own the materials! Childcare available by registration. For partial scholarships, contact Rev. Kaye Harvey at kharvey@bumc.net. 28th annual Share the Spirit Auction Want to support the 28th annual Share the Spirit Auction which benefits 300+ BUMC youth who go on choir tours and summer missions? You may make a monetary or item donation by contacting Cynthia Armstrong at 294-8116 or Anetha Grant at 772-5195 or by making your check payable to BUMC, earmarking it “Share the Spirit” and putting it in the collection plate today. • Auction: Saturday, February 25 • Ticket sales: February 5, 12, and 19 (both breezeways).