A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM July 28 - August 3, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
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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 will conclude next week. July 27/28: Psalm 46
a study of the Psalms August 3/4: Psalm 90
“Between a Rock and a Hard Place” “Finding Home”
New Sermon Series Begins August 10/11 Luke: A Gospel for Everyone For 10 weeks this fall, senior pastor Dr. Davis Chappell will lead us through a powerful, personal portrait of Jesus as seen in the orderly account by physician-author, Luke. Plan to attend and invite a friend by using the card in today’s bulletin.
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. New Things are Coming this Fall - be here! August 11
• Promotion Sunday (preschool thru high school based on their age or grade) • Launch of new 11 am hour options for children and adults - expanded classes for children, preschool through 6th grade - small groups for adults (see page 2 for details)
August 18
• Church-wide Picnic Sunday August 18 4:30-7:00 pm Music! Inflatables! Food! This year, BUMC is providing the BBQ and sides from Stroud’s so all you need to do is bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy. Pastor Davis will deliver a brief vesper service at 6:30 with music by Christen Cole.
August 25
• Sunday night activities begin for children, students and adults
September 11 • Wednesday night activities begin for children, students and adults Next Starting Point begins September 8 at 6 pm If you are a new member or are considering membership, Starting Point was designed with you in mind. Jeff Wilson leads the class and will discuss topics like personal discipleship, BUMC’s history and vision, how to plug into the church and more. 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.
Called Charge Conference on Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. Room A292.