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The Church Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. In case of emergency, please call the pastor-on-call at 615-969-3086.
Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These pactices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.
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the BEAM
July 1 -7, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for July 2 - 6: I Corinthians 12-16 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Worship God Daily and Weekly Pray the Lord’s Prayer Daily At Noon This summer, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, pause a moment at noon and pray the Lord’s prayer, knowing that your church family is praying along with you.
Step Up to Serve in the church and/or community Give a cup of water in the Master’s name.
–– Mark 9:41
City-Wide Water Bottle Blitz Saturday, July 7, 10 am, meet at BUMC *** Bring your own cooler and water. *** Join us as we swarm parks, street corners, outside shelters, and elsewhere throughout Nashville to give out water to thirsty souls and help those around us beat the heat while spreading the word of Christ. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Details on what to bring at www.bumc.net/waterblitz.
Step Up to Invite and welcome others Walking with God at Granny White Park Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Granny White Park We will have a short devotion, prayer, and exercise together before walking the trail. You may want to bring a picnic with you and make it an evening for your family and friends. Everyone is invited to attend!
UMW
United Methodist Women Picnic Monday, July 9, 6:30 pm, Granny White Park All women of the church are welcome to this pot-luck event. Drinks, plates, silverware are furnished by UMW. Contact Pat Flemming, 516-7185 or Susan Mattson, 397-8533.
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support **NEW** Opportunities for College Students • Summer Opportunities for conversation and fun – a new schedule for July is available at www.bumc.net/youngadults. Mark your calendar for a conversation around Burn Your Resume – on how the rules of job searching have changed, Wednesday. July 25, 6-7 pm. • College Sunday School for college students and 2012 graduates at 9:45 am, Room A191 (Green Room)
Step Up to GIVE This week (June 25 - 28) our campus was filled with 500+ children, youth and adults Going Overboard at VBS. As a way to give to others during these four days, our kids raised over $7,000 to help build a well in Sierra Leone, Africa through Just Hope International. Thank you VBS participants for making this a reality for the people of Sierra Leone. To God be the Glory!
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, July 1 9:45 am Summer Sunday School Middle – Jr Hi Rm High - Tabernacle College - Green Room 11:00 am Girls Summer Book Club with Elizabeth, Youth Prayer Chapel Monday, July 2 No Chick-fil-a breakfast & devo 8-10 pm Meet Neal at Pla-Mor Lanes, $9 for shoes and bowling Tuesday, July 3 11:30 am Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives with Travis. Check FB and Twitter for location Wednesday, July 4 No Wednesday night activites - Happy July 4! Church office closed. Thursday, July 5 4:00 pm Granny White Park Thursdays Friday, July 6 7-9 pm Wii Game Night Bring your Wii games and remotes. We will have several Wii stations with different games and competitions. Bring your friends! Saturday, July 7 10:00 am Water Blitz Family Mission Opportunity Bring your cooler filled with water bottles and families will be sent to swarm parks, street corners, and shelters delivering cold water to people! Register at bumc.net/waterblitz. 7-9 pm Sonshine Choir Pool Party at the Mangione’s
PAID Employment Opportunities at BUMC Single Adult Administrative Ministry Partner Would you like to be an administrative ministry partner in our thriving single adult ministry? 20 hours a week, computer skills and organizational skills a must. For position details go to www.bumc.net/employment. Questions and resumes to Deltina Storey, dstorey@bumc.net. “On Call” Maintenance Staff BUMC has a great opportunity for someone with a flexible evening and weekend schedule. The maintenance department needs an “on call” staff member to work a maximum of 15 hours weekly. If you are interested, contact Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net. Art in the Breezeway Midge Simpson, BUMC member, has a show of 16 of her original watercolor and oil paintings in the ‘Art Hall’ – located in the breezeway between the sanctuary narthex and the chapel narthex. Enjoy this exhibition which will be up until the end of June.
Step Up to Connect PEP Club Potluck Picnic Tuesday, July 10 at 6 pm (NOTE NEW TIME) All persons 55+ are invited for a potluck picnic in the Pavilion at Granny White Park. Meat and drinks are furnished. Bluegrass music provided by Dan Jones & friends. A Second Offering of “A New Way to Love: Healing Each Other through Marriage” Tuesdays, July 10 – 31, 6:30 - 8:00pm This program teaches a step-by-step process of: learning a new way to talk & listen, developing a co-created relationship vision, acquiring the skills to manifest this vision, discovering the uniqueness of your spouse, & uncovering opportunities for emotional healing and spiritual growth. Led by John Fite, Ph.D., TN Licensed Psychologist-HSP. Contact John Fite at 615-372-0250. Register at bumc.net/register. Single Adult Offerings Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details or contact Shebbie Shields at 324-7240. • Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, June 27 - Aug 8, 6:30-8:00 pm, Singles area; $30 • Singles Yoga Every Tuesday evening!! 6:00 - 7:15 pm, Singles Space, bring your mat, and come relax with a great group of folks. Cost $5 Tai Chi for Arthritis Thursdays, 2-3 pm, Room A393 Due to popular demand, the class will continue on an on-going basis. Taught by a certified instructor, the cost is $5 per class. Drop in and check it out! Save the Date: Teacher Summit – August 5 If you are a leader, teacher or facilitator of any group for children, youth or adults, you do not want to miss this inspiring event designed just for you. Look for details in the coming weeks. Questions: Leslie Hotzfeld, lhotzfeld@bumc.net. For Men Only River Rafting/Zip Line Trip August 4-5; $115 per person (18 and over), includes lodging, rafting, food and t-shirt. Add an optional Zip Line Adventure for $65 per person. Reservations are limited to the first 36 who respond so make plans soon. Contact Sean Anderson at 838-4663 or seana539@yahoo.com.
Step Up to Serve
children Infants - 6th Grade
Get your BUMC mission T-shirt! If you are participating in a missions/outreach opportunity through the church, we would love for you to buy one of our new missions shirts which say on the back “The Church Has Left the Building!” The shirts are $6. Contact mbknighten@bumc.net. Christmas in July Many kids don’t have supplies to start the new school year. You can help by choosing an angel from the tree in the narthex on July 8, 15, or 22 and shop for their supply list. Bring supplies to the Chapel Narthex by July 29. Benefits Harvest Hands, Franktown Open Hearts, United Way of Williamson County, and other organizations helping children. Checks also accepted – made payable to BUMC – Christmas in July. Contact: Klaire Davis, kmdavis_27@yahoo.com.
Sunday, July 1 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship resumes in the fall. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.
Honduras Medical Mission Trip - September 1-8 Doctors, RNs, NPs, LPNs, and PTs with good hearts needed for treating women and children in need. For more information contact Mike Dennison at 615-324-7222 or mdennison@bumc.net. GraceNotes Card Ministry – Writers Needed! Do you have a gift for writing and the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, but don’t have a lot of time? Volunteers needed to prayerfully write cards twice a month to people who are in need of a little extra love and encouragement. Can be done from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule. Contact Rachael Melton (roystermelton@yahoo.com) if you are interested. Volunteers for Annual Church Picnic, August 19 It’s time to start planning for one of our biggest church-wide events and we’ll need helpers to set up, clean up, host food tables, work registration tables, etc. Please contact Sandy Walker to volunteer at 300-8856.
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 Juice Boxes & Snacks Needed for Summer Program Snacks needed include: juice boxes, fruit snacks, 100 calorie packs, gold fish, Nature Valley granola bars, Cheez-its, Rice Krispie treats and Teddy Grahams. If you’re interested in donating juice boxes or snacks contact Abby Buter at 615-499-4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com or. Summer Elementary & Youth Program Needs Volunteers: once a week, June and July, 1-5 pm, Mon-Fri. Donations: sleeping bags, tents, sleeping mats, head lamps, etc. to use for our youth camping trips. Sponsorships: $25 to buy Bibles for the youth program are also needed. If interested in these opportunities please contact Abby Buter at 615-499-4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, July 1 Sunday School Meet in the GYM 9:45 am HWY 56 Summer Activities Check out bumc.net/ highway56 or contact Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@bumc.net for more information! July 12 5th Grade Movie Night; 5:30 pm bring your own dinner and we’ll provide the popcorn. Pick up in the gym at 8 pm. July 19 A Day at the Zoo Meet at the church at 9 am and pick up at the church at 1pm. Bring $20 for ticket and lunch July 26-29 BRIDGE Weekend Retreat Registration now open online
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
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 6:30 am Prayer (Sanctuary)
trinity church meets at Spring Hill High School Sundays 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance June 23 & 24, 2012 1,937 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.
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: Tammy Hakim, 480-0357 thakim@paministry.org 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, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
It’s Okay to Be Human . . . So when you are experiencing difficult times, don’t struggle alone. A Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their one on one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.