Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
January 22 - 28, 2017
RESTOCK THE PANTRY www.bumc.net/Hunger Pick up a shopping list and bag in both Breezeways Following the holidays, GraceWorks needs to replenish their supply of food and goods. Let's restock the pantry! Help us reach our goal to collect 15,000 pounds of non-perishable items. Donation bags must be returned on Sunday, February 5. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
10TH ANNUAL ROCK THE CHAINS www.bumc.net/RockTheChains Learn more at the tables in the Narthex Rock the Chains is a student-led Battle of the Bands that raises money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. This year’s concert is on Saturday, February 25, and will benefit International Justice Mission and End Slavery Tennessee. Talk with our students in the Narthex to learn how you can join in the fight against modern-day slavery through sponsorship and awareness. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for more information.
Kindergarten Forum
ONPOINT RESUMES www.bumc.net/Pointmen Thursday, January 26, 6:30 am, Tabernacle Join the Point Men for chicken biscuits and spiritual conversation every Thursday morning. If you’re looking for a community of men who equip and encourage each other in their walks with Jesus Christ, now is the time to join us at OnPoint. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE (k - 6th Grade)
FATHER daughter dance
Friday, February 3, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall Fathers, invite your little girl to the annual Valentine’s Dance! The cost is $35/family. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net for more information.
LIVING THE GOSPEL www.bumc.net/LivingTheGospel Wednesdays beginning February 1 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Chapel (doors open at 6:05 pm) Davis invites you to a Wednesday Night series on living out the gospel in our daily lives. During the month of February, we’ll hear from different speakers about how we can take the Church beyond the walls of a building and into our community to reach more people. Contact Lane at ldavis@bumc.net for more information.
CHARGE CONFERENCE 2017
Sunday, January 29, 12:30 pm, Room A291 The BUMC Annual Charge Conference will be held on Sunday, January 29, with District Superintendent Harriet Bryan presiding.
Weekly Announcements
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
You can still sign up to receive the Daily Field Guide. The Field Guide is like a map for your journey: daily scriptures, readings, meditations and prayers in your inbox or on your social media feed. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES
Visit www.bumc.net/AdultClasses to sign up. “Making Sense of the Bible” Mondays beginning February 6, 9:30 – 10:30 am Book Study led by Herschel French “Relay of Truth” (Women’s Study) Tuesdays beginning February 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Thursdays beginning February 23, 10:00 – 11:30 am Women’s Study led by Shawna Keller
KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS (Milestone #3)
Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29 Kindergarten Worship Readiness prepares children to attend worship services at BUMC. Cost is $20/ family. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information.
DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES
Friday, February 10, 6:30 pm Embassy Suites Cool Springs Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing to celebrate and support the Center for Youth Ministry Training. Tickets are $125 per person. Purchase tickets online at www.cymt.org or at the CYMT Office. Contact Courtney Hicks at courtneyhicks@cymt.org.
CHARGE CONFERENCE 2017
Sunday, January 29, 12:30 pm, Room A291 The BUMC Annual Charge Conference will be held on Sunday, January 29, with District Superintendent Harriet Bryan presiding. Help us reconnect with BUMC members with whom we've lost contact. Visit www.bumc.net/FindMembers to identify any person you know so they're not removed from our membership roll. Contact membership@bumc.net to identify an individual.
KINDERGARTEN FORUM
Friday, January 27, 9:45 – 11:30 am, Room A291 Parents, have your questions about Kindergarten answered by a panel of local public and private school teachers. Register for this free community event by Monday, January 23. Contact dayschool@ bumc.net to sign up.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
In case of inclement weather, please utilize the following resources for updates on closings and cancellations: • Subscribe to Urgent Church Communications at www.bumc.net/newsletters • Check our website homepage at www.bumc.net • Follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts (@brentwoodumc) • Call 615-373-3663 and select option 2 from the menu for an updated message
WOMEN'S SONGWRITERS NIGHT
Friday, February 17, 8 pm, Franklin Theatre Join BUMC women for a night of music by local female artists. Tickets are $21.50 each. Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net for more information about tickets.
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA
Sundays, 3:45 – 5:00 pm, Room A185 (The Pit) Adults and youth, be a part of BUMC's Orchestra ministry. Bring your instruments and enjoy offering your musical gifts by playing the music of the church. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net for more information.
ROOM IN THE INN
Bins are outside of Haney Hall to collect warm clothes for our guests (men, women & children) at Room in the Inn. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
HARVEST HANDS BASKETBALL COACHES
Two-hour weekly commitment Be a coach for Harvest Hands’ Elementary Co-Ed and Middle School Basketball Leagues. Practices are one hour on a weeknight, and games are one hour on Saturday mornings. Contact Mitchell Singer at Mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com.
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors, or schedule an appointment by calling Julia Todd at 615-324-7256. You may make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups 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/Stephen Ministry 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/CaringMinistries Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615-373-3663