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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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July 22 -28, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for July 23 - 27: II Corin. 11 - 13 , Matthew 1-2 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Serve in the church and/or community Sonshine Choir Home Concert Sunday, July 22, 7 pm, Sanctuary Our Sonshine Choir toured to Chicago July 13 - 21. While on tour, sang in churches, retirement homes, facilities for the mentally, physically and emotionally challenged, children’s day camps and juvenile detention centers. Come hear the Sonshine Choir in a Home Concert as they share their experiences with their church family. Christmas in July Many kids don’t have supplies to start the new school year and you can choose an angel in the narthex on July 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. In three years we have donated 2,000 backpacks equaling 96,000 supplies! Help stuff 600+ backpacks on July 29, 1 - 5 pm, Singles Area. All ages are invited to help and to bring a friend! Find Out What You Need to Know! Register at www.bumc.net/register. Do you lead a small group? Facilitate a study? Teach a class? Make plans to attend the 2012 Teacher Summit: “What Those Who Lead Need to Know,” Sunday, August 5, 4:45 -8:00 pm. The evening includes an inspiring large-group session & meal, and break-out workshops for age-level leaders and teachers. Childcare is provided with registration. Let us know you’re coming! Construction has begun on the Billy Jim Vaughn Boy Scout Memorial Park across from the entrance of the Turner Discipleship Center. The small park honors Billy Jim Vaughn, longtime Scout Master of Troop One, and the scouting ministry of BUMC.
Step Up to Connect to a group for Christian growth and support Come to A Disciple Bible Study Information Session Today at 8:30 or 11:00 am Find out more about Disciple Bible Study and why it’s changed so many people’s lives at today’s information session, 8:30 or 11 am in Room A291. You may also visit the table in the Narthex today. Opportunity for College Students “Burn Your Resume: Ignite Your Exceptional Career” a conversation with Paul Frankenberg Wednesday, July 25 – 6 to 7 pm, Buchanan House Bring your questions! We’ll talk about how the rules for finding a job and setting yourself apart have changed. Respond and Invite friends via facebook through bumc.net/burnyourresume.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, July 22 9:45 am Summer Sunday School Middle – Jr Hi Rm High - Tabernacle College - Green Room 7:00 pm Sonshine Home Concert, Sanctuary Monday, July 23 9:30 am Meet Elizabeth at Chick-fil-a for breakfast & devo 8-10 pm Meet Zack at Pla-Mor Lanes, $9 for shoes and bowling Tuesday, July 24 6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, July 25 6:00 pm Last Summer Bible Studies 7:00 pm Last Summer Intermission Thursday, July 26 4:00 pm Granny White Park Thursdays Worship Night Wednesday, August 1 We will host other youth ministries on mission trips in Nashville for an ice cream party followed by worship! We invite all youth to attend and we need adult help. Rising 10th-12th Students Are you interested in serving and teaching in children’s or middle school Sunday School next school year? Info Meeting on Sunday, July 29 at 11 am, Tabernacle and Training on the night of August 5, 5 - 8 pm. Senior Class Cookout Thursday, August 2 Welcome Back to Allison! Allison Fasig has returned to the Small Group Coordinator Position and will be filling the role of our Café Coordinator as well. We are glad to have her back on our team!
PAID Employment Opportunity at BUMC “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. Possible 11 am YOUTH Sunday School We are trying to gather interest in starting an 11 am Sunday School class for teens to begin this fall. If this interests you and could serve your family, contact Suzanne DuVall at Suzduvall@hotmail.com. Foundation Scholarship Recipients The Brentwood UMC Foundation is pleased to announce the following winners of its 2012-2013 scholarships: Mallory Glasgow, Jennifer Johnson, Sara Rains, Katherine Schenck. The BUMC Foundation awards four scholarships each year to active members of BUMC. At least three of the renewable scholarships go to graduating high school seniors and the fourth is available for college students returning for graduate studies. The BUMC Foundation provides a permanent and ongoing source of funding to ensure the continued work of BUMC. For more information on the BUMC Foundation, please contact Lisa Gray at extension 201.
Step Up to Connect
Older Adults Outing to The Towne Center Theatre Friday, August 10, 8 pm, 136 Frierson St. Brentwood “The Real Inspector Hound” Tickets are $18 (If 20 or more attend, tickets will be $16). We will meet at City Café at 6:45 for dinner prior to the play. To reserve your spot, turn in your payment to Julie Donley (jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254), Assistant to Caring Ministries, by July 25. BUMC Concert Series Presents the Maryland State Boychoir Sunday, August 5 - 8:30 and 11:00 am worship choir, 2:00 pm concert, Narthex This superb choir will be presenting this concert as a part of its week-long tour. They will perform a wide variety of choral music, from sacred masterworks to gospel. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received. Host Homes Needed for the Maryland State Boychoir Saturday, August 4 The Maryland State Boychoir will be arriving in Brentwood on Saturday, August 4, and will be in need of host homes for the night. If you can host 2 or more of the choristers in your home on the evening of August 4, please contact Dr. Gregg Bunn at gbunn@ bumc.net or 615-324-7249. For Men Only River Rafting/Zip Line Trip - Online Registration Now Open 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. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Questions? Contact Sean Anderson at 838-4663 or seana539@yahoo.com. Single Adult Offerings Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details or contact Shebbie Shields at 324-7240. • Singles Yoga Every Tuesday evening!! 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Singles Space, Cost $5 • Singles Bridge Classes To register for either class, mail check to BUMC Singles, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027. “Play and Learn” Begins Monday, August 6, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This is a beginning Bridge class designed by Pat Harrington and taught by Donna Young (Vanderbilt Bridge Club of Nashville). Learn the basics of bridge. Each lesson includes hands to play and a take-home summary. Cost for 10 lessons -- $85. Series II of “Planning to Win” Begins Friday, September 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Covers discarding losers, trumping, dummy points, Stayman convention and more. Cost -- $70 materials for 8 classes.
Save the Dates Teacher Summit............................................. Sunday, August 5 Promotion Sunday......................................... Sunday, August 12 Church-wide Fall Picnic, Highway 56 and Student Ministry Kick-off....................... Sunday, August 19 Disciple Bible Study begins........................... Week of August 19 Wednesday Night Activities begin............... Wednesday, September 5
Step Up to Serve Help Stuff Backpacks with School Supplies Join us on Sunday, July 29 from 1-5 pm in the singles area to stuff 600+ backpacks with school supplies for local children. All ages are welcome - bring a friend! Honduras & the Hands of Christ The train is fully loaded and pulling out from BUMC September 1st. Thank you to all our volunteers readying themselves for our medical mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras where we will minister to the to the ill and those in need. Better Decisions Mentors: A Rewarding Experience for Women Better Decisions, a nonprofit organization that teaches decision-making skills to inmates at the Tennessee Prison for Women, needs volunteers for the next “Better Decisions” class. Mandatory training weekend is September 8 & 9 (9-4 on Saturday, 1-5 on Sunday). Meet weekly with your inmate partner from September 16 thru November 4. Register online at www.betterdecisions.org. Deadline: AUGUST 15. For more information, please contact Executive Director Kathy Masulis at 832-8327 or betterdecisions@gmail.com.
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 Kindergarten - 4th Grade Volunteers August 13 - May 23: Once a week commitment, Monday-Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Friday 3:45-5:00. Volunteers will help with homework, facilitate learning activities and build relationships with students. 5th - 12th Grade Volunteers August 13 - May 23: Once a week commitment, Monday-Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Friday 3:45-5:00. Volunteers will assist in the daily implementation of the program, mentor students and help with homework. Individuals available with specific subject expertise to tutor also needed Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re interested in volunteering.
As we forgive those who trespass against us . . .
children Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, July 22 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship resumes in the fall. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, July 22 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 26-29 BRIDGE Weekend Retreat Registration now open online
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 July 14 & 15, 2012 1,835 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 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 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 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.
Summertime Stress Slowing You Down? Sometimes our challenges seem even worse during the summer because everyone else seems to be enjoying life while you are feeling down. A Stephen Minister can make a difference with their one on one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.