A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM July 14 - 20, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
Get to Know the Chappells 6:30 pm, Haney Hall, July 17, 18, 24, 25 Get to know our new senior pastor, Dr. Davis Chappell, and his wife, Sherre, in a relaxed and informal setting. If you are a member of a Sunday School class or attend a particular worship service, take a look at the list on page 2 and try to attend at the suggested time (in order to balance group sizes). If you don’t attend a particular class or worship service, or if the designated time isn’t convenient, you may attend any time. Childcare will be available by reservation on Wednesday, July 17 by emailing mspencer@bumc.net.
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a study of the Psalms
Sermon Series Weekends thru August 3/4 The book of Psalms is the Hebrew hymnbook. It contains the faith, joy, sorrow, hope and heartache of God’s people. Beginning today with Psalm 1, Davis will help us explore these timeless songs of the heart. Invite a friend to join you! July 13/14: Psalm 1 “The Road Less Traveled” July 20/21: Psalm 139 “To Know Me is to Love Me” July 27/28: Psalm 46 “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” August 3/4: Psalm 90 “Finding Home”
Emp wered!
Empowered! Plugging leaders, teachers, and mentors into the Source Sunday, August 4, 5 - 8 pm Registration and dinner open at 4:30 Dinner and opening session in Haney Hall, closing worship in the Sanctuary with Dr. Davis Chappell.
Empowered! is designed to: • equip volunteer leaders with the tools to serve in ministries with children, students, and adults • show volunteers how to serve as spiritual leaders in those ministries If you are a teacher or leader in any area involving children, students, or adults, Empowered! is for you! Register at bumc.net/register. Questions? Contact Travis Garner at tgarner@bumc.net or 373-3663.
Don’t Miss the Sonshine Choir Home Concert! Next Sunday, July 21, 7 pm, Sanctuary Come hear the stirring voices of our senior high youth choir in their home concert following their week-long tour.
Sign Up Now for Harvest Hands 1st Annual emPower Run 5k Run/Walk Saturday, October 12 The first 100 registrants will receive a free pair of Swiftwick running compression socks. The race will take place in the Harvest Hands neighborhood. Overall male and female winner will receive a 1-year supply of Humphreys Street Coffee and WOW! Soap. Includes kids’ races on the field following the 5k as well as activities for the whole family. All proceeds benefit Harvest Hands. Sign up at www.empowerrun.racesonline.com. Disciple Bible Studies for 2013-2014 Register now online or by calling Paula Cryan at 373-3663! Disciple Bible Study is a program of intensive, disciplined Bible study [30-45 min. each day] that meets for 2 hours over 32-34 weeks. Disciple I is the prerequisite for all other Disciple Bible Studies. Jesus in the Gospels: a comparative study of all for gospel narratives. Sundays beginning September 8, 5:30-7:30pm led by Jim Costner [childcare available]. Disciple II: Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10, 6:30-8:30 pm led by Dr. Mark Houston and Jerry & Tanya Barlar.