A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM July 21 - 27, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
It’s Not too Late to Meet and Greet the Chappells 6:30 pm, Haney Hall, July 24 and 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. July 24: Challengers, Passages, Genesis, Crossroads July 25: Wesley Forum, Seekers, Good Path
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Sermon Series Weekends thru August 3/4 The book of Psalms is the Hebrew hymnbook containing the faith, joy, sorrow, hope and heartache of God’s people. Davis continues his sermon series on Psalms today and the next two weeks. July 20/21: Psalm 139 “To Know Me is to Love Me” “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” August 3/4: Psalm 90 “Finding Home”
a study of the Psalms July 27/28: Psalm 46
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! 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.
There is Still time to register for Starting Point Although our session began last Sunday, you can still register for Starting Point, a class designed for new members or for people who are considering membership. Jeff Wilson and Eric Burton-Krieger lead the class and will discuss topics like personal discipleship, BUMC’s history and vision, how to plug into the church and more. Classes are held 11 - noon Sunday mornings in Room A291 through August 18. Register today at bumc.net/register or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net for more information. Christmas in July Packing Party Sunday, July 28, 1-3 pm, Singles Area All ages. Great fun! Pack over 500 backpacks and supplies for children in need. We’ll have a blessing over the backpacks and supplies.
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. All proceeds benefit Harvest Hands. Sign up at www.empowerrun.racesonline.com. See page 3 for further details.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, July 21 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 12th – Tabernacle 7:00 pm Sonshine Choir Home Concert - Sanctuary Monday, July 22 8 pm - 10 pm Bowling with Neal at Tusculum Bowling Lanes Tuesday, July 23 1-3 pm Sr. High Girls meet Adam for Girly Movie Mayhem - Green Room Wednesday, July 24 11:30 am Informal Communion/Prayer Time - Youth Prayer Chapel 12:00 pm Meet Neal across the street for lunch 12:30-1:30 pm Meet Adam at Wild Wings Cafe for lunch 6:30-8:00 pm Youth Works Night - Youth Tabernacle Upcoming Dates YouthWorks Event July 24 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Youth Tabernacle Empowered! Plugging leaders, teachers, and mentors into the Source August 4 5 - 8 pm Promotion Sunday August 11 Church-wide Picnic August 18 Sunday Evening Activities Begin August 25 Wednesday Evening Activities Begin September 11 (new date)
Disciple Bible Study 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. daily] 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, 5:30-7:30 pm 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.
Ways to CONNECT Heading Off to College? Don’t Leave without a Barnabas Friend Going far? Staying close? Near or far, we want to stay in touch with you while you’re in school and Barnabas Friends is a great way to do that. If you’re interested, sign up and we will connect you with a church member who will keep you in prayer regularly and send you notes throughout the year. It’s a great way to stay connected! Volunteers are also needed. College students and volunteers can sign up by contacting Heather Dubuque at Heather@LillianNannyAgency.com or 615-300-7893 Paid Staff Positions Available 1) Student Ministry Small Group Director: job description and work schedule appears on our website at www.bumc.net/employment. If interested please download the application and send it along with your current resume to Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net. 2) Nursery worker (must be at least 16 years old): cuddle with babies & explore with toddlers. Contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net or 324-7239 if you’re interested. Vendors Needed for BUMC Day School SHOPapalooza The Brentwood United Methodist Day School is hosting its annual SHOPapalooza event, Wednesday, November 13 from 9:30 am to 7 pm. We are accepting vendor applications now through Thursday, August 15. Go to www.bumc.net/shop for more details and to download a vendor application. Contact Amy abcroker@hotmail.com. Singles In Fellowship: Register at www.bumc.net/register Yoga Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, Singles Area. All are welcome. Donations encouraged. Salsa Dance Class 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7– 8 pm, Youth Choir Room. Cost: $6 per class. No experience needed! Register online at bumc.net/SocialEvents. Transparenting Saturday, August 17, 10 am - 2 pm, Singles space, Cost $25. Class meets court ordered class requirement. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Current 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Bridge Retreat Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July28 Each summer HWY 56 hosts a retreat as a time of fellowship and fun as well as transition for our 4th and 6th graders. They will go to Nashville Shores, work with a variety of organizations to serve others in our community, and spend the day at Camp Hillmont learning about the idea of Story and how our individual stories are important and part of God’s story. 6th graders will have their own time overnight to bond with each other and with Neal Wilkinson, the Middle School Youth Director. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Yoga Classes at BUMC Mondays, 4:15 & 5:30 pm and Fridays, 12:15 pm, Room 393A The heat of summer got you down? Why not take an hour and check out a yoga class offered here at BUMC. This is a great for stretching and is good for all levels of fitness. Wear comfortable clothing (t-shirt, sweatpants). For more information, please call 584-9245. Stop by and check out what all the hype of yoga is about. Fall Children’s Teachers Needed The Children’s Ministry is still in need of teachers in all areas. Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net if interested.
CHILDREN
Ways to SERVE
Infants - 6th Grade
For more info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222. Autumn Haiti Trip - $150 Deposit Due by the end of July Trip is October 10 - 15, 2013 (Williamson County Fall Break) Our team is now forming to work with Restore Haiti and Restoration Church of Jacmel. The trip involves medical, music and some construction. Estimated cost is $1,400. Flight deposit of $150 due by the end of July and the balance due by the first of September. Contact Henry Steaban at hsteaban@comcast,net or Mike Dennison at mdennison@bumc.net. Habitat Home Builders Blitz July 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31; August 1; 7:00 am. Volunteers needed for the Home Builders Blitz in Williamson County -- a partnership between our Habitat affiliate and the local building community to construct a new home in Fairview. Visit www.habitatwilliamson.org. Mexico Mission Trip September 13 – 22 Join BUMC and Belmont UMC to work, worship and learn about GYTTE , www.gytte.org, a vital ministry of the Global Board of the UMC. All talents are needed for this mission trip. Give Ye Them to Eat is an integrated development ministry of the Methodist Church of Mexico. Cost approximately $1600 which includes travel. Register at www.bumc.net/ register. Contact Dwight Armstrong at 661-4514 or dwight_armstrong@bellsouth.net. Save the Date! BUMC Fall KidSALE September 19 - 21, 2013 Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Monday-Thursday, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment. We are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Gabby at gabby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Stove/Range Needed for New Affordable Housing We are looking for NEW or excellent condition stove/range for our recently renovated affordable home. Contact Brian Hicks at brian@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re able to donate. Sign Up Now for Harvest Hands 1st Annual emPower Run 5K Run/Walk Race is October 12 and 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. Sign up at www.empowerrun.racesonline.com.
Sunday, July 21 Sunday School 9:45 am - Preschool to 4th Grade Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. The Nursery is looking for paid staff (must be at least 16 years old) to cuddle with babies & explore with toddlers. Please contact Meredith Spencer (mspencer@ bumc.net or 324-7239 if you’re interested. Godly Play Will not meet today. We will resume on Aug. 11 for preschoolers. WE NEED YOU! Volunteers needed for Preschool and Elementary Summer Sunday School. (Now thru August 4). Please contact Beth Lentchner (Elementary) at blentchner@bumc.net or Lori Stamper (Preschool) at lstamper@bumc.net. Promotion Sunday August 11, 2013 This is the time our children move to their new classroom according to their age or grade. Please note: Our new cut-off date for 3’s & Kindergarten will be August 15.
Fall 2013 - Mark Your Calendar! “Empowered!” Plugging leaders, teachers............August 4 and mentors into the Source Promotion Sunday...................................................August 11 Church-Wide Fall Picnic...........................................August 18 Sunday Evening Activities Begin.............................August 25 Wednesday Evening Activities Begin .....................September 11
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@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 Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 Travis Garner, 324-7229 lbrooks@bumc.net 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, July 21 Sunday School 9:45 am in the CHAPEL Bridge Retreat July 25: 8:30 - 4:30 Nashville Shores July 26: 8:30 - 4:30 Service Day July 27: 8:30 - 9:15 Camp Hillmont July 28: : 8:30 - 2:00 Camp Hillmont (Just completed 6th grade only)
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CARING MINISTRIES
www.bumc.net/encouragement
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
RESOURCES
WORSHIP 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
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WORSHIP ATTENDANCE July 13/14, 2013 2,652
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.net Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Mike Dennison, 373-3663, ext. 222, mdennison@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@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. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Short-term Meals: 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 for 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 Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend…Tell them about Stephen Ministers! Our trained Stephen Ministers can provide them with the focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make it through the crisis. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Laura Brantley at 373-3663.