Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
March 12 - 18, 2017
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS www.bumc.net/MissionTrips Sign up by Friday, March 17 Join us this summer as we witness God at work in South Africa and Uganda. We'll partner with the staff at Brentwood Society Church, Thembelihle School and the Raise the Roof Academy to serve God while serving his children. There are only 20 spots available on each trip, so sign up before it's too late! Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more. South Africa May 21 - 28, cost: $1,000 plus airfare Uganda June 28 – July 11, cost: $1,100 plus airfare
LENT 2017 www.bumc.net/Lent Midday Prayer Gathering Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Memorial Chapel Join us during Lent for weekly midday prayer gatherings. This will be a time of self-guided prayer for you to come and go as you like or follow along on your social media feeds. Each week, we will have different prayer prompts that will put our neighbors, our church and our world at the forefront of our hearts and minds.
Holy Week Join us in intentional prayer and reflection as we remember the last week of Jesus Christ's life. April 9-16 Stations of the Cross, 8 am–8 pm, Haney Hall April 13 Maundy Thursday Service, 7 pm, Sanctuary April 14 Stations of the Cross for Children & their Families, 10 am – 6 pm, Family Life Center April 14 Good Friday Service, 7 pm, Sanctuary
Easter Worship Saturday, April 15 Traditional at 6 pm, Sanctuary Sunday, April 16 Prayer Vigil at 6 am Sunrise Service at 6:30 am, Prayer Garden Traditional at 8, 9:30 & 11 am Contemporary at 9:30 am
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE www.bumc.net/Woven Saturday, April 22, 9 am - 4 pm, BUMC BUMC is hosting its first women’s conference this spring! Woven will offer women a day apart to refresh their energy, their friendships, and their faith. Christian authors Melissa Spoelstra and Barb Roose will bring messages of encouragement to all women in attendance. Registration is $30 until April 22. Invite your friends to this community event. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net to learn more.
Weekly Announcements VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNTIES
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
Sign up to receive the Daily Field Guide in your inbox or on your social media feed. The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, meditations and prayers for you every day of the week. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
"DEATH BY SUBURB" WOMEN’S STUDY
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:45 am Learn how to become equipped as spiritual suburbanites to relate to God amidst Starbucks, strip malls and perfect lawns! This class is led by Judith Bone. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, March 14, 7-8 pm, Room A389 Family, caregivers and friends of those with memory loss are welcome to learn and share about issues of caregiving, gain access resources and find support. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.373.3663 to learn more.
UMW SONGWRITERS NIGHT
Friday, April 7, 7 pm, Tabernacle Join UMW for their 9th annual event benefitting Gilda's Club! Tickets are $10 ahead or $15 at the door and include your choice of dessert. Buy tickets at the front desk or from any UMW member. Contact Pat Flemming at flemmingps@comcast. net to learn more.
ONPOINT MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 am, Tabernacle If you’re looking for a community of men who equip and encourage each other in their walks with Jesus Christ, now is the time to join us at OnPoint. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
Sign up for a build date at www.bumc.net/Housing. Our 2017 projects include: Habitat for Humanity Spring Build, April 22 & May 6 Local Repair for 2 families through Williamson County GraceWorks International Build on The Hands of Christ Women and Children’s Hospital in Honduras
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June 26 - June 29 Soar with us at Hero Central! Your kids will enjoy a week of music and crafts, interactive Bible fun, hands-on super hero mission work and more! Cost is $8/child until March 15; increases to $10 until May 31. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
ROOM IN THE INN
THE NASHVILLE FLUTE CHOIR
Sunday, April 2, 3 pm, Chapel Join us for a free concert featuring a variety of music, including the world premiere of “A Celtic Offering” by Catherine McMichael.
HOUSING INITIATIVE 2017
Nursery Workers Sunday mornings at all 3 worship services. Safe Sanctuary training required. Contact: Gwen at gsass@bumc.net Vacation Bible School June 26-29; Safe Sanctuary training required for adults 18+. www.bumc.net/Register Created by God April 6-8 –OR– May 11-13; Safe Sanctuary training required. www.bumc.net/Register Systems & Database Wednesdays or Thursdays; 3 volunteers comfortable making calls and working on a computer. Contact: Jill at jchance@bumc.net
BUMC is hosting 3 more nights this season! The primary needs are donations of men's jeans, shoes, sweatshirts, hoodies and belts; and women’s jeans, sweatshirts, hoodies and shoes. Bins are outside of Haney Hall on Sundays and by the Front Desk during the week. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
FISH & LOAVES MEAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
Help provide temporary meal assistance to church members, their families and friends who are unable to prepare meals for their households due to a crisis. To volunteer contact Lindsay LeBreton at lebretonlindsay@gmail.com.
HARVEST HANDS BASKETBALL COACHES
Two-hour weekly commitment Be a coach for Harvest Hands’ Elementary Co-Ed and Middle School Basketball Leagues. Practices are 1 hour on a weeknight, and games are 1 hour on Saturday mornings. Contact Mitchell Singer at Mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer.
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA
Sundays, 3:45 – 5:00 pm, Room A185 (The Pit) Adults and youth, be a part of BUMC's Orchestra ministry. Bring your instruments and enjoy offering your musical gifts. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net to learn more.
$15 each (deadline is April 9). Place this order form with payment in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.