Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
January 21 - 27, 2018
RESTOCK THE PANTRY www.bumc.net/Restock
Visit the table in the Narthex Let's restock the Graceworks pantry so they can provide food for families in need in Williamson County! Pick up a shopping list and a bag at the table in the Narthex this weekend and next weekend. Items must be returned to the church by February 3 & 4. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
REFUEL: RESCUE YOUR RESOLUTIONS www.bumc.net/Refuel
Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Connect with God and others over dinner before hearing from various speakers or before heading to choirs, classes, or Bible studies. Our upcoming Refuel series asks the question, "How can we as Christians be healthy in body, mind, and spirit?" Sign up for dinner and childcare by Tuesdays at noon at www.bumc.net/Refuel or call Paula Cryan at 615.373.3663. January 24 January 31 February 7
"Body" with Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT (BUMC Counseling Center) "Mind" with Dr. Monicah Muhomba (Vanderbilt University) and Abby Buter (Abby Buter Coaching) "Spirit" with Dr. Davis Chappell, Rev. Toi King, Dr. Jeff Wilson, and Rev. Allison Gossett
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica 2017 sponsors: contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to let us know if you plan to continue sponsoring in 2018 We are still in need of sponsors for children and teachers at our South African partner schools! Annual sponsorship is $500/child and $1000/ teacher. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE www.bumc.net/Lent
Wednesday, February 14, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Join us as we look ahead to the coming Lenten season. We will place ashes on the foreheads of those who so choose; in the Christian tradition, ashes are drawn in the shape of a cross as an outward sign of saying we "repent, and believe in the Gospel." Childcare for 3 and under.
FLASHPOINT: MEN'S RETREAT www.bumc.net/FlashPoint
February 16-18, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join us at our annual Point Men Retreat with guest speaker Rev. Derek Joyce, Executive Pastor of FUMC Shreveport. Spend time enjoying God's creation in the great outdoors as the Holy Spirit forms our identities in Christ. Cost is $150. Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FlashPoint.
BUMC YEARLY CHARGE CONFERENCE Sunday, January 28, 12:15 p.m., Haney Hall
Weekly Announcements
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"A HOPE AND A PRAYER" STUDY
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Tuesdays beginning February 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning February 14, 9:30-11 a.m. A 10-week study about discovering God's promises and moving with expectancy, led by Shawna Keller. Sign up at www.RelayOfTruth.com/Registration.
THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY
Wednesday, February 14, 7-8:15 a.m., Haney Hall Hear the women of Healing Housing share their spiritual journeys through addiction recovery. Contact info@healinghousing.org to register.
Sundays beginning January 21, 5:15-6:50 p.m. This 6-week class covers the history of the United Methodist Church and what it means to be a member. Sign up online. Contact Rev. Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@bumc.net to learn more.
Tuesdays beginning January 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Explore this ancient and fascinating spiritual tool of self-discovery with Suzanne Stabile. Cost is $40. Register online.
POINT MEN AT TOPGOLF
Thursday, January 25, 7 p.m., 500 Cowan Street Join the Point Men for an evening of Topgolf! Cost is $35/person. Spaces are limited; sign up online.
KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS (MILESTONE #3)
January 27 & 28 Kindergartners and their parents will learn how and why we worship to become an active part of our services. Cost is $20/family. Sign up online.
7TH-12TH GRADE LOCAL OUTREACH
Saturday, January 27, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Are you interested in helping local kids? Do you need service hours? Help us reorganize a local DCS Safe House for the new year. Meet at the church by 9:45 a.m. We will get lunch after we are done. Limited seats on the church bus available; sign up online. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more.
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
Friday, February 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Haney Hall Fathers, invite your daughters (K-6th) to the annual Valentine’s Dance! Cost is $35/family. Sign up online by January 29.
CYMT DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES
Friday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Cool Springs The Center for Youth Ministry Training invites you to an evening of dinner and dancing, benefitting their mission of equipping youth ministers and churches to develop theologically informed and practically effective youth ministries. Tickets are $125/person. Register at www.cymt.org.
HEALING HOUSING LOVE BREAKFAST
TOUR ENGLAND WITH DAVIS AND BISHOP PENNEL
Registration deadline is March 10 Sherre & Davis Chappell and Bishop Joe & Janene Pennel are leading a Wesleyan history tour to England, July 10-18. Davis and Joe will also lead pre-tour studies in May and June. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at 615.373.2659 to learn more.
ROOM IN THE INN
You can continue to donate new or gently-used coats to Room In The Inn. Drop off your donated items to the big red bins behind the Front Desk. We will continue to host guests through March. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
SAVE THE DATE: WOVEN
Saturday, April 21, Franklin First UMC Mark your calendars for our 2nd annual women's conference. More details in the coming weeks.
2018 RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Sundays, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BUMC Parking Lot February 11 August 12 April 8 October 14 June 10 December 9
CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK
Have you heard about changes to the Facebook News Feed? Do you want to keep seeing posts from BUMC? Follow these simple steps: • Go to the Brentwood United Methodist Church page • Select 'Following' at the top of the page • Select 'See first' from dropdown menu
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment by calling Melissa Liddle at 615.324.7256. You can make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues such as grief, career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce, and others. www.bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry A trained Stephen Minister meets with you confidentially to listen, care, pray, and help you find healing & wholeness. Call 615.577.4881. www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry Give Support
There are a wide range of ways to support others, such as Funeral Team, GraceNotes, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Intercessory Prayer Team/Email Prayer Team. www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663