A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM January 6 - 12, 2013
Coming in Worship - January 2013 On January 26/27, we’ll be learning about our church’s new vision statement – the culmination of a year-long process of prayer, searching the Scriptures and Spirit-led conversation by our church’s leaders. Find out who we are, what we do, and how we live our lives together as a congregation.
Connect with a Group or a Class Adult Sunday School Classes - 9:45 and 11:00am Our Sunday Morning Classes are on-going and meet during both our 9:45 and 11:00 AM services. Many are a collection of people in a similar life-stage though some span multiple decades. For a full description of our classes visit the church website at www.bumc.net For more information contact Judith Bone at 324-7258 or jbone@bumc.net New Sunday 9:45 am Class Forming in January – Discovery Open House on January 13, 9:45 am, Buchanan House (left side) The “Discovery” class is aiming for something less traditional— providing a platform for finding God in this age of information. Contact Silas Dean at silas.deane@deanesmithpartners.com or Sherrie Cavin at jscavin@yahoo.com, for more information. Small Groups of Many Shapes and Sizes Groups meet throughout the week for study and fellowship. If you are interested in a small group, contact Judith Bone for more information at jbone@bumc.net or 324-7258. Adult Classes: Registration recommended at www.bumc.net/adultclasses • Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit [Beth Moore] Begins January 9 [11 sessions] Wednesdays 9:00-11:30am; Led by Lou Anne Jacobs Childcare by reservation: Meredith Spencer, mspencer@bumc.net. • Moms in Prayer AM & PM Wednesdays, Begins January 16 9:30 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 – 7:30 pm Contact Beth Paul at paul.beth01@gmail.com (AM group) Contact Melissa Wyatt at mjfwyatt@gmail.com or 221-9802 or Emily Jackson at ecjacks@gmail.com or 457-1732 (PM group) Childcare by reservation: Meredith Spencer, mspencer@bumc.net. • Disciple III Bible Study [10 participants needed for this study] 32 weeks. Study Old Testament prophets and New Testament letters of Paul. Contact Wini Grizzle at geogriz@comcast.net, 377-6868 with questions. Coming on January 14 . . . the 2013 Bible Reading Plan Stay tuned for Scripture passages highlighting selected themes each month and a calendar of important dates and seasons in the church
LIVING WELL
A New Wellness Ministry for 2013 • Women’s Wellness: Freedom from Co-dependency • Marriage Enrichment: Partners on the Journey • Financial Peace University See page :2 for details.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, January 6 9:45 am Breakthru Celebration (7th-12th youth and parents with worship, pictures, videos, and student and adult volunteer testimonies – Tabernacle 9:45 am College Sunday School – Youth Café Regular Schedule Resumes tonight with a new series! Great time to join a small group if you are not already in one! 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 pm Worship & Small groups –Tabernacle Monday, January 7 Manfest resumes next week. 3:30 pm meet at BUMC for Harvest Hands Tuesday, January 8 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lindsay at Brueggers’ Bagels Hangtime resumes next week 6:20 pm Meet at BUMC for Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, January 9 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for 61st Ave. UMC’s after school program Youth Dinner and Bible Studies resume next week Summer Trips, Tours, and Share the Spirit Meeting for students and adults, Sunday, January 13, 11 am - Tabernacle We will have $25 and $50 door prizes toward the trip of your choice! New Orleans Spring Break Family Mission Trip March 24-29, 2013. Registration is available online with $100 deposit. Open to 7th-12th grade and adults. Youth Choir Retreat February 1-3
New for 2013 Paid Volunteer Children’s Ministry Coordinator Part-time (15 hours) contact Ellen Garrett for job description at 577-7261 or egarrett@bumc.net. Singles In Fellowship: • Divorce Recovery January 16 - February 20; Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Singles Space. Cost is $30. Support and encouragement given to those adjusting to change and life after divorce. Register online at bumc.net/SupportandEducation • Boundaries Class Wednesdays, January 16 - March 13, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, B152 What are boundaries? Why do I need them? Come find the answers! • Bridge for Beginners Sundays, Jan 13 - March 10, 4:00-6:15 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $78 for 9 classes. Start the New Year by learning the ultimate card game! Take home a summary and hands to play for each session. PEP CLUB (55+) Tuesday, January 8, Haney Hall, 6:30 pm. Join us for a covered dish dinner and a program by John Oden, author of The Brentwood I Remember. For Lawyers: Information Session for Access to Justice Wednesday, January 9, 6:30 pm, Rm A292. Find out about a faith-based initiative of the Tenn. Supreme Court to connect persons in need of legal counsel with free services from local attorneys. Led by Palmer Williams, Lead Lawyer of the Nashville District UMC Initiative. Contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244; or Palmer Williams, Palmer.Williams@tncourts.gov, 741-2687. BUMC Third Sunday Concert Series Sunday, January 20, 4 pm, Chapel Enjoy the Artistry of the Classical Guitar with John Johns, concert guitarist. The New York Times praised John Johns as a “first-rate performer with sure fingers and a firm technique…a sensitive instrumentalist.” The concerts are free.
Living Well A New Wellness Ministry for 2013 Register at www.bumc.net/livingwell. Childcare available by registration. Financial Peace University Sundays, January 13 – March 17 | 5:30-8:00 pm $75 per family unit/kit. FREE for those who already own the materials! For partial scholarships, contact Rev. Kaye Harvey at kharvey@bumc.net. Marriage Enrichment: Partners on the Journey Tuesdays, January 15 - February 26 | 6:30-8:00 pm Led by John Fite, Ph.D., TN Psychologist-HSP Partners on the Journey is a 6-week Christian marriage enrichment series that combines a Christian view of marriage as a sacred covenant with the latest scientific research about what predicts and supports marital success. The sessions combine video and lectures with fun exercises. Women’s Wellness: Freedom from Co-dependency Wednesdays, January 16 – April 24 | 11:00 am -12:30 pm Led by Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay and Caroline Beavers, LPC-MHSP. This 15-week women’s “Brown Bag Lunch” group, based on Love is a Choice: Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships, will explore together the ways that healthier relationships can restore balance to our lives and honor God. Cost: $15 for workbook.
Important January Dates Sunday, January 13 Confirmation begins (6th) Wednesday, January 16 Youth Wednesday night activities resume Children’s Choirs (4 years – 4th) resume Extra Mile (5th & 6th) resumes Sunday, January 27 Mileage resumes (5th)
Ways to SERVE
CHILDREN
For More info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222 or Maya Knighten @324-8222. Second Saturdays at Graceworks Meets next on January 12, 2013, 9 am – noon or 1–4 pm, Monthly, 2nd Saturday. Tag and organize merchandise for the thrift store, clean building, move warehouse items, and more. Register at www.bumc.net. You Left the Building in a Big Way Thank you for all you did in the last month! Many of you (35+) gathered to represent Team BUMCee at the Graceworks Turkey Trot, filled and distributed 200 flood buckets and donated almost $30,000 to the victims of Superstorm Sandy. You bought 100 food bags for seniors at Bethlehem Center, purchased presents for the Manger, the Aids Angel tree, World Relief refugees, Santa for Seniors, filled and delivered more than 100 food baskets for families in need through Graceworks Christmas baskets, used a different way to buy loved ones gifts through the AGG program, and even more individually! Continue to expect more of yourself this coming year! Make your Plans for 2013 Take a fresh look at the 2013 Missions & Outreach Catalogue to see where God will take you this year. Plan to do something with your family, friends, and all the new friends in Christ you will make while serving those in need throughout the city, nation, and the world. Dream BIG this year! Early Responders Training: February 1-2 Be prepared to respond to natural disasters as a church. With over 5,000 active members, the largest congregation in our conference, we need to be at the forefront when disaster strikes. Consider this program if you have the ability to travel on short notice, can handle strenuous work, and care about others. Honduras Medical Mission Trip in Mid-April It’s time to begin signups for our spring trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Looking for doctors, nurses, dentists, and others with the heart to care for those in need. Formal medical training is not necessary to be a productive member of this team.
Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, January 6 Sunday School 9:45 am - Preschool to 6th Grade Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Godly Play at 8:30 and 11 am worship services (preschool) Elementary Sunday School Teachers needed - 2 teachers for 9:45 am and 2 teachers for 11 am. Contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net or 324-7248. VBS - Save the Date! Join us this summer for Kingdom Rock VBS on June 24-27. Registration will begin March 1.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. After-school Program Volunteers Needed Once a week commitment, MondayThursday, 4:30-6:00 or Friday from 4:00-5:00. Work with a small group of 8-10 students helping with homework, assisting in educational activities and building relationships with students. Program begins Monday, January 7, and ends Thursday, May 27. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re interested in volunteering. Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed This year will mark the fifth year for our basketball and cheerleading league and we need a lot of coaches! • once a week practices, either Monday or Tuesday nights (begins Jan. 14) • once a week games each Saturday morning, January 26 - March 2 Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, January 6 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM Mileage resumes January 27, 2013 Wednesday Night Extra Mile resumes January 16, 2013 Confirmation 2013 begins January 13 Last chance to sign up! Registration closes on January 7th. Acolyte Training January 9 - 6:15 pm, Sanctuary, open to 5th and 6th graders. Contact Mary Anne Nelson mnelson@bumc.net if your child plans to attend.
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
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 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Adults Tuesday Morning 7:00 am Prayer (Sanctuary)
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WORSHIP ATTENDANCE December 22/23 2,295 December 24 7,458 December 29/30 1,520
CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIES www.bumc.net/encouragement RESOURCES
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@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: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Short-term Meal Assistance: 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 offers services to children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC 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 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 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 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
A Stephen Minister Could Make a Real Difference in Your Life! We all go through times in our life when we could benefit from a little extra care and attention. Stephen Ministers have been trained to provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care and encouragement. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663