Weekly announcements - Mar 11

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

March 11 - 17, 2018

LAUNCHING POINT

Meets this weekend, 9:45 & 11 a.m., Parlor Learn more about who we are and how you can get involved in the life of the church. No registration necessary. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY

Visit the table in the Narthex If you have a gift for hospitality or love meeting new people, join our Hospitality Team! Loving God and neighbor is sometimes as simple as a smile and a handshake! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.

A C.S. LEWIS JOURNEY THROUGH LENT www.bumc.net/Refuel

Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Join us during Lent for dinner and a study of C.S. Lewis' major works, led by Rev. Lane Davis. This week is over "A Grief Observed" and "The Problem of Pain." Study begins at 6:15 p.m., no registration required. Sign up for dinner and childcare by noon Tuesday at www.bumc.net/Refuel.

POINT MEN www.bumc.net/PointMen Point Men is made up of men of all ages, married and single, working and retired, who are all seeking the same thing: a deeper relationship with God. Get to know strong men of faith at OnPoint (weekly breakfast study), on retreats, or at other Point Men events. Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.

HOLY WEEK 2018 www.bumc.net/Lent The Stations of the Cross, March 25 - April 1 (Haney Hall) 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Easter Sunday Come Away to the Skies: A High, Lonesome Bluegrass Mass Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m., (Chapel) Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m. (Sanctuary) The Stations of the Cross for Families & Children Friday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., (Family Life Center) Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)

EASTER WORSHIP Saturday, March 31 Traditional: 6 p.m. (Sanctuary) Sunday, April 1

Easter Prayer Vigil: 6 a.m.

Sunrise Service: 6:30 a.m. (Prayer Garden) Traditional: 8 a.m. (Sanctuary), 11 a.m. (Sanctuary & Chapel) Contemporary: 9:30 a.m. (Sanctuary & Chapel)

Weekly Announcements

BUMCSM AT ABOVE ALL

Sunday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1647 Mallory Lane Invite your friends for a fun night at Above All! Cost is $10 and includes pizza. Students must bring a signed paper waiver, available at www.aboveall.us.

ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

"NEVER ALONE" WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays beginning March 15, 9:30-11 a.m., Room A391 This 6-week study explores Jesus' encounters with 6 hurting women in the Gospels, led by Carol Bumbalough. Cost is $11.50 for materials. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Tuesday, March 13, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 All are welcome to share with others regarding the care of your loved one, your friend, and especially the care of yourself and your family. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.

March 25 – April 1, Haney Hall You are invited to walk the path of Jesus in the last hours before his crucifixion and burial. There are 12 interactive stations where you can reflect and pray in preparation for Easter.

ONPOINT: MEN'S BREAKFAST STUDY

STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join us at OnPoint this week! If you're seeking a community of men to sharpen your faith over coffee and chicken biscuits, OnPoint is the place for you.

THE CHURCH AND THE REFUGEE CRISIS

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Room A291 This week, hear from refugee families who have settled in Nashville with the help of Siloam Health, Legacy Mission Village, and International Leaders Center. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

CROCKS AND CRAFTS

Friday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Family Life Center Walk your family through Jesus' journey to the cross. It will take about 45 minutes to complete all 12 stations.

The last rotation begins at 6 p.m.

MAKE 2018 THE YEAR YOU GO

Join us on one of our international mission trips!

Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more.

South Africa May 30 – June 6 (sign up by April 20) Uganda June 27 – July 9 Mexico September 14-22

VBS VOLUNTEERS

Thursday, March 15, 6-8 p.m., Room A192 (The Pit) Spend time with other women over crockpot soups while we paint kindness rocks. If you're able, we're asking for a $5 donation to help cover the cost of materials and food; if not, we'd still love for you to join us! Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up.

June 25-28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Experience the ride of a lifetime with God at VBS! We need 90 adults to help us make this week happen. All ages and stages of life are needed.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRING BUILD

ROOM IN THE INN

April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 Help us build a home for the Brown family: Vanesia, Jazarious (18), and Aaliyah (8). Three ways to help: donate toward our $35,000 goal, sign up for a build date, or provide a meal for our volunteers. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Franklin First UMC Join us for our 2nd annual women's conference with Christian author Tiffany Bluhm. Cost is $35. Sign up at www.FranklinFUMC.org/Woven.

THANK YOU FROM RESTOCK THE PANTRY Thank you for contributing toward our 2018 Restock the Pantry! Together we collected 6,834 pounds of goods for GraceWorks Ministries.

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You can drop off new or gently-used clothes in the bins at the Front Desk. We currently need men's jeans, warm coats, sweatshirts, warm shirts (not dress), gloves, men’s boxers, t-shirts (M-2X), and backpacks.

SONGWRITERS' NIGHT RECAP

Thanks to everyone who attended UMW Songwriters' Night on March 2! They raised $2,875 for Healing Housing to support its mission of healing women in recovery from addiction in Williamson County.

ROCK THE CHAINS RECAP

Thanks to everyone who supported our student-led Rock the Chains Battle of the Bands! They raised $10,839.52 for International Justice Mission and End Slavery Tennessee to help end modern-day slavery.

$15 each (deadline is March 25). Place this order form with payment in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.