BEAM - March 10 Issue

A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church

THE BEAM March 10 - 15, 2013

LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God

Lenten Weekend Worship Emphasis The Places that Matter

A Journey with Jesus toward Easter March 16/17 Mount of Olives & the Temple [peace] March 23/24 Upper Room [serving others] March 30/31 Empty Tomb [new life]

Adult Studies Register at www.bumc.net/register • The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus [A women’s study] Tuesdays, thru April 2 • 9:30 - 11:00 am • Led by Judith Bone • Lenten Mini-Retreat Based on “Simplifying THE SOUL: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit” by Paula Huston [copies of the book available at The Outpost] Saturday, March 23 • 9:00 - 10:30 am • Led by Judith Bone

Holy Week and Easter Worship Preparing for Easter: A Lenten Service of Forgiveness & Grace Sunday, March 24 - 6:00 pm, Sanctuary (Childcare for 3 & Under) Begin the journey of Holy Week with a service of worship to remember and give thanks for the forgiveness offered to us in Jesus Christ and to encounter God’s transforming grace.

The Stations of the Cross (Haney Hall) Sunday, March 24, 5 pm – 8 pm Weekdays 8 am - 8 pm Closes at noon, Saturday, March 30 Stations of the Cross will prepare our hearts to walk the journey with Christ, understand anew the suffering of Christ and Christ’s people, and anticipate the ultimate joy that comes to us through Christ on Easter Sunday.

March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31

March 31

7:00 pm...................... Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00 pm...................... Good Friday Tenebrae Service 6:00 pm...................... Easter Worship (Sanctuary) 7:00 am...................... Easter Sunrise 8 & 11 am................... Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am...................... Awakening Worship (Sanctuary with Worship Band) 9:30 am...................... Blended Worship (Chapel with Worship Band) 6:15 am...................... Sunrise at Trinity Campus 8:30 & 10 am.............. Trinity Campus Worship

Fling Open the Doors at Easter!

We are blessed to have many, many guests on Easter Sunday. Here are some specific ways you can help us make our guests feel welcome: • Open up spaces by attending Easter worship on Saturday, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary • Park off-campus & ride the shuttle; Easter Sunday 7 am – 12:30 pm • Volunteer in the nursery (email mspencer@bumc.net to find out how) • Volunteer as a greeter (email jbumgarner@bumc.net for details) KidSale – 30% Benefits Youth Ministry & Mission of BUMC • Friday, March 15 - Public Sale • Saturday, March 16 - 1/2 Price Sale Invite your friends and family to shop this great consignment sale of kids clothes, toys, and gear.

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, March 10 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th – Tabernacle 10th-12th – Room A191 10th-12th – Church Now 10:00 am Senior Sunday School, Layne’s House 11:00 am Rock the Chains planning mtg., Rm A191 11:00 am Safe Sanctuary Training - Yth Prayer Chapel 3:30 pm Help KidSale Setup 7th-9th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small

Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr.

High Room 10th-12th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr.

High Room 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small

groups –Tabernacle Monday, March 11 6:45 am Manfest w/ Travis @

Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm meet at BUMC for

Harvest Hands Tuesday, March 12 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast

Club w/ Lindsay - Brueggers’ 4:00 pm Middle School

Hangtime w/ Neal , BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC for

Game Night Ministry at

Room in the Inn Wednesday, March 13 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for 61st Ave. UMC’s after

school program 6:00 pm Meet youth staff in

Cafe to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studies & Confirmation Saturday, March 16 2:00 pm Help KidSale Tear Down - GYM Senior Sunday School 10 am - March 17 (Westbrook’s) New Series Starts Tonight!

Two week series on the cross and resurrection to explore important theological concepts and unpack the significance of the Easter story through.

Rock the Chains Band audition forms are available and due Sunday, April 7.

Mission Trip Updates: Spring Break (7th-12th) a few spots open. Contact ovans@bumc. net ASAP. Team meeting is Sunday, March 17 at 11 a.m. in the Tabernacle.

Ways to Connect Love Offering for Pastor Martin & Paula If you would like to participate in a love offering for Pastor Martin and Paula, please make your check payable to BUMC and write “Pastor Martin Love Offering” in the memo line. You may place it in the offering plate during worship through the end of March or mail it to the church business office.

Easter Lily Pick-Up If you have ordered an Easter lily for the altar, you may pick up your lily after the 11 worship service on Easter March 31. If you are unable to pick it up then, they will be available at the receptionist desk beginning Tuesday, April 2.

Paid Positions Available BUMC has 3 paid staff opportunities currently available: • Café Coordinator (10 hours / week) • Student Ministry Events Coordinator (25 hours / week).

Job descriptions for Café Coordinator and Student Events Coordinator are posted at www.bumc.net/employment. Contact Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net.

• Sunday Morning Nursery Workers (must be at least 16) who Love to snuggle with the babies and entertain the toddlers. Contact Meredith Spencer at 324-7239 or mspencer@bumc.net.

Singles In Fellowship: Singles’ Yoga Class Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, Singles Space, Donations encouraged.

Salsa Dance Class 2nd & 4th Fridays beginning April 12, 7– 8 pm, Youth Choir Room.

Cost: $6 per class. Register online at bumc.net/SocialEvents Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, March 13 - April 17, 6:30– 8 pm, Single Space.

Cost: $30. Support and encouragement given to those adjusting to divorce.

Third Sunday Concert Series March 17, 4 pm, Chapel, (Also in worship 8:30 & 9:50 am, Sanctuary) High Road III, made up of Sarah Davison, Anna Grace Kimbrough, and Kiley Phillips, all graduates of Belmont University’s School of Music, will offer their unique musical gifts through the medium of Appalachian Gospel Music. Free and open to the public.

Career Transition Support Group Family Dinner March 18, 5:15 – 6:30 pm, Family Life Center (Gym).

Programs for participants and spouses from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Childcare available after dinner session by registration only (infants – age 11). Register at www.bumc.net/register or call 373-3663, ext 254.

Share the Spirit Thanks Thank you for your support for this year’s Share the Spirit! Thanks to all who helped and participated in the Dinner and Auction and to James, Travis and the youth choirs for the amazing Worship Celebration. If you would like to make donation, mail a check to BUMC to the business office, memo for “Share the Spirit.”

United Methodist Women’s Songwriters’ Night (benefits Bethlehem Centers) Friday, April 19, 7 pm, Café and Tabernacle Tickets - $10 in advance, $15 at the door; includes homemade desserts and drinks.

Songwriters include Victoria Banks, Tim James, and Fred Wilhelm. Tickets available re being sold by UMW members or at the church reception desk. Questions?

Contact Pat Flemming at 516-7185. iPad Class Sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry Team April 13, 9:30-11 am, Room A291 Back By Popular Demand! BUMC Student Anjuli Young will be teaching an introductory class on how to use an iPad. Class is free. To register, contact Julie Donley at jdonley@bumc.net or 324-7254. Space is limited.

CHILDREN Infants - 6th Grade

Ways to SERVE For more info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222 or Maya Knighten @324-8211.

Birthing Kits for UMCOR’s use in HAITI, a church-wide invitation from Brentwood United Methodist Women. We invite you to ‘live like Jesus’ by assembling these birthing kits. We need 100 bars of soap (1-2 oz. size, in original packaging; packaged hotel bars acceptable) and 200 receiving blankets (size 30” x 30” or 32” x 32”, no fleece or thermal per UMCOR instructions).

A collection bin will be in the church lobby April 7 - 21 with kit assembly on Sunday, May 5, 1-3 pm. Contact Jackie Shields, docshields@comcast.net or Shirley Paris, s.paris@aol.com.

Ellie’s Run for Africa - May 18 Last year we had over thirty runners participate in this race so start training now to be ready for the starter’s gun! Let’s make BUMC a presence for this worthy cause. Signups to begin soon. To get on the email list, contact Mike Dennison at mdennison@bumc.net.

Haiti Mission Trip - June 15 - 22 Be part of a 15-member team to travel to Jacmel, Haiti to assist in ongoing projects.

First priority will be given to church members who have not been to Haiti previously with Restore Haiti. Parents and teenagers 15 and older welcome. Reservation requires a $200 non-refundable deposit (trip cost is $1,600). Contact: Dan Elkins 615-347-4821.

Extending the Table: Home-Centered Communion Volunteers needed to take Communion to 3-4 Home-Centered Members on the first Sunday of every month.

Volunteers work in pairs, receive training, and must complete a background check.

Contact Rev. Erin Racine (373-3663, ext. 244; eracine@bumc.net).

Altar Flower Ministry Volunteers needed for April, May or June Join a team to deliver a bouquet to share our beautiful altar flowers with someone who is unable to be at church. Recycle your VASES for this mninistry by bringing them to the Cubbie Room by Memorial Chapel. Contact Nancy Sullins, 373-2945, rsulllins9@comcast.net.

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. * Register Online at www.bumc.net/register: * Middle School Tutors Needed on Thursday afternoons. It is a once a week commitment for the remainder of the school year (4-6 pm). You will host one of the subject stations and assist students in that specific subject during your time at the program. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. * Volunteers needed to participate in renovation of second affordable home!

Renovations continue through April. If you’ve been involved with Habitat for Humanity or if you’re a handyman/handywoman we would love to have you partner with us. BUMC member, Bill Paris, will be leading these efforts. Contact Gabby Flynn at 615-499-4963 or housing@harvesthandscdc.com.

Summer Internships Available (9-week commitment, paid) for our 2013 Summer Program. The ideal candidates are college-aged, have a desire and passion to work with children or youth, and are capable of leading and implementing our summer program. Send resumes to Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com.

Sunday, March 10 Sunday School 9:45 am - Preschool to 6th Grade Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Godly Play at 8:30, 9:50 and 11 am worship services (preschool) Vacation Bible School registration is now open.

4th Grade Lent Event March 17th during the Sunday at 9:45 am.

Christen Cole will lead this event on the meaning of Lent.

Parenting Seminars presented by Daystar Counseling, Raising Boys, April 10 and Raising Girls, April 17.

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, March 10 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM No Mileage (5th) No Alleluia Choir (5th) Confirmation (6th) 5-7 pm in the GYM Wednesday, March 13 Extra Mile 6:15 pm in C305 Created by God (6th graders) April 4 - 6.

Register at bumc.net/ register. Contact Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net.

Bridge Retreat (current 4th - 6th graders July 25-28

Tear off and place with payment in offering plate.

Order an Easter Lily in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One - $15 each (deadline 3/12)

In Memory Of Given By In Honor Of Given By

Brentwood

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net

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 Wednesday Morning 6:45 am Prayer Service (Sanctuary)

TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE March 2/3 2,060

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.

Email Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.net 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: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@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.

Does the Joy of Easter Seem Far Away!

If you are smiling on the outside, but full of pain on the inside, a trained Stephen Minister can help with one on one confidential care and encouragement.

Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.