BEAM - Jan 18 Issue

THE BEAM

January 18 - 24, 2015

A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church

A Group to Journey With!

www.bumc.net/SmallGroups

We are forming the following New Adult Small Groups: Sundays @ 9:45 am (mixed group),

@ 11:00 am (young adult couples)

@ 5:00 pm (mixed group) Thursdays @ 6:00 pm (mixed group) Dates and times to be determined: Men’s Group

Daytime Women’s Group

Young Adult Mixed Group These groups are all currently still open. To sign up for a Small Group go to bumc.net/smallgroups and click on “Sign up for a Group” or contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at eburtonkrieger@bumc.net or 615-324-8207.

New Campus Planned for Lenox Village/Nolensville We are excited to announce that we are planting a new campus, The Village, in the Lenox Village/ Nolensville area. Travis Garner, our Pastor of Discipleship and Missions, will be the Lead Pastor of The Village. We are currently forming a launch team of people who feel called to join in this work. The Village is set to launch weekly worship in January 2016. Visit www.thevillagenashville.com or email Travis directly at tgarner@bumc.net.

Held the 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 6:30 pm in the Chapel Next Gathering: January 25 Are you experiencing loss, grief, illness, addiction or any of life’s hurts and struggles? Join us for Entreat, a community of restoration and recovery that meets for worship and prayer. Visit bumc.net/entreat.

WEEKENDS January 17 thru February 1 Get your bag to fill today!

We’re collecting non-perishable food items and household items to help restock the pantry at GraceWorks.

Shopping bags and lists are available in the Narthex this

weekend. See page 3 for more details or go to www.bumc.net/localimpact.

Our Goal:

15,000 pounds of nonperishable items

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, January 18 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 4:00 pm Youth Planning Team 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 19 NO Harvest Hands Tuesday, January 20 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Room in the Inn game night Wednesday, January 21 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 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 youth-led 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! If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Amy Wells at awells@ bumc.net.

Combined Yth Choirs Retreat January 30 - February 1 for 7th-12th Grades. Register online.

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

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 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!

JoySound Orchestra Our BUMC Orchestra has begun rehearsals. All those 6th Grade to adults are invited to join us each Sunday at 3:45 pm in Room A182. Bring your instruments and enjoy playing the music of the church. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net.

“Friends & 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 and are available at the door or by calling the Day School Office at 373-2523. A continental breakfast will be served. All proceeds will support scholarships at our partner South Africa preschool.

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.

Boundaries What are boundaries? Why do I need them? Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B153-A. Cost: $20 Weekly Tuesday Yoga – weekly @ 6:00 pm Divorce Recovery Rebuild life on a solid foundation! Wednesdays thru February 18 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-A. Cost: $30 Single & Parenting Weds., Jan. 28 – Mar. 18, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-B

Looking Ahead Kidsale Drop off dates: February 24, 10 - 6 & February 25, 10 - 3, in Room A291 and A292.

PreSale: February 26, 5-6 pm (volunteers only); 6-8 pm (consignors or volunteers) Public Sale: February 27, 10 - 5 Half Price Sale: February 28, 9 - noon Youth may earn money towards summer mission trips and tours by working to set up and tear down the Gym on February 22 at 2:30 pm and February 28 at 2:30 pm.

Contact Lindsay Brooks for more information at lbrooks@bumc.net.

Vacation Bible School - Ages 3 years thru 4th Grade Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25 Registration begins March 1 at www.bumc.net/register. To volunteer, contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@bumc.net.

Barefoot Republic - Kindergarten thru 5th Grade Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 To register go to www.BarefootRepublic.org.

Missions & Outreach

CHILDREN

Infants - 6th Grade

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

Sunday, January 18

Pick Up Your Shopping Bag Today!

January Focus: [Re]Stock the Pantry During the month of January we will be collecting non-perishable food items and household items to help restock the pantry at GraceWorks. These items will allow Greceworks to provide needed items to individuals and families in need in Williamson County. As a church our goal is 15,000 pounds. Shopping bags are available in the Narthex for you to take and fill with non-perishable food and household 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.

Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Room in the Inn We still need host groups for the following nights: 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. To volunteer 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, 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. 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. To be part of this important and meaningful ministry, contact Rev. Erin Racine, 373-3663, ext. 244, eracine@bumc.net.

Stationary and postage are provided.

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 KindergartenWorship Readiness Program will be offered on Sundays, February 1 - 22 from 11 - 12. A lunch will follow the class on Sunday, February 22 at 12. Registration is required at bumc.net/register. For more information contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@bumc.net.

Summer Save the Dates: 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.

BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, January 18 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 No Mileage or Alleluia Choir due to the MLK Holiday Wednesday, January 21 Extra Mile 6:15 - 7:30 pm

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 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

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE January10/11, 2015 2,559

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 Parish Nurse Ministry Treating body, mind, and spirit. The Parish Nurse Ministry (previously Patient Advocate Ministry) provides holistic health related services to individuals, family members, and neighbors. Services include: counseling; patient advocacy; coordination of health related education; Connecting people with available community resources and nursing care facilities. All information shared is strictly confidential. For more information or to become a ministry volunteer, please contact Dottie Campbell RN/BSN at 615-414-5955 or dcampbell@bumc.net.

Fishes and Loaves Participants provide their time and resources to prepare and deliver meals to members on a short-term basis due to illness or other short-term difficulties. If you would like to help with this ministry or if you know someone who needs the support of this ministry, contact Katie Winstead at katie_winstead@yahoo.com.

Home Health Assistance Scottish Rite provides short-term loans of medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers to people who need it after an accident, surgery, or until insurance can provide what is needed. Requests for assistance are coordinated through our Parish Nurse Ministry, please contact Dottie Campbell RN/BSN at 615-414-5955 or dcampbell@ bumc.net.

Handyman Ministries: Serving God by Serving Others.

Volunteers help those in the community who are unable to do necessary small repairs, installations and maintenance to their homes or who find it challenging to pay for these services. Some examples of our services: change light bulbs, install and repair an electrical switch/plug, repair a leaky faucet, change a door lock, fix a toilet, install a ceiling fan, etc. The service is free. Contact us to see if we can help: • Call 615-373-3690 extension 398.

• Call 615-373-3663 and ask for the Handyman Message Center • Email your request to Handyman@bumc.net.

All requests will be answered within 48 hours.

Do the cold gray days of January mirror the feelings you’re having due to a difficult time in your life?

A Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their confidential, one-on-one care. Call Sheryl at 615-373-3663, ext 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 615-373-3663.

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