March 13 - 19, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Launching Point www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint Sunday, March 13, 9:45 am & 11 am, Memorial Chapel Get a snap shot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected to the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. Ongoing sessions meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 and again at 11 in the Memorial Chapel. No registration necessary.
Wednesday Night Lent Experience www.bumc.net/LentExp Wednesdays, thru March 16 LENTEN MEAL: 5:45-6:15 pm, $8/person or $25/family (3/16: Stroud’s) Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register by Monday each week. LENTEN STUDY “NEAR THE CROSS”: 6:15-7:15 pm, Led by Rev. Lane Davis (Chapel) No registration - the class is open to all.
Spring Short-Term Studies for Adults www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Registration is open at www.bumc.net/register; childcare available for Wednesday evening class with advance registration. Stop by the table in the Narthex to learn more! “Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton
Tuesdays, March 29 - May 10, 6:45 - 8:15 pm; Led by Herschel & Lee French
“The Gospel of John”
Wednesdays, March 30 - May 11, 6:30 - 8:00 pm; Led by Bart & Ally Huddleston.
“Acts: Turning the World Upside Down” Women’s Bible Study Thursdays, March 31 – May 12, 9:00 – 10:30 am; Led by Carol Bumbalough.
Housing Initiative 2016 www.bumc.net/housing We will be building homes in 2016 at 3 locations - Franklin, TN, Columbia, TN, and Jacmel, Haiti. Stop by the table in the Narthex for more information Donations Our goal for 3 builds is $50,000. Give to the Housing Initiative with envelopes found in the pew racks, text to give (text BUMCHousing to 28950 with a dollar amount, ex. BUMCHousing 50), or visit www.bumc.net/MyAccess. Volunteers Our first build is with Habitat for Humanity and the Aguto family in Franklin. Help is needed with building and meals on the following dates: April 2, April 16, May 7, and May 21. HOLY WEEK 2016 www.bumc.net/Lent The Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 (Haney Hall) Sunday, 5 - 8 pm; Monday-Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Wednesday, March 23. 4:00 - 6:30 pm (Childcare for ages 4 and under begins at 4:30 pm)
Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, March 24, 7 pm (Childcare for 3 and under) Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 25, 7 pm (Childcare for 3 and under) EASTER WORSHIP - Brentwood Campus Saturday, March 26 6:00 pm Traditional (Sanctuary) Sunday, March 27 Prayer Vigil 6:00 am (Chapel) Sunrise Service 6:30 am (Prayer Garden) Traditional 8:00 am (Sanctuary); 11:00 am (Sanctuary & Chapel) Contemporary 9:30 am (Sanctuary & Family LIfe Center)