Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
March 25 - 31, 2018
"RISEN" SERMON SERIES A 4-week series on extraordinary encounters with God in ordinary life, beginning Easter weekend
COME AWAY TO THE SKIES: A HIGH, LONESOME BLUEGRASS MASS Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m., Chapel Enjoy an evening of music with the BUMC Bluegrass Singers and accompaniment. "Come Away to the Skies" by Wes Ramsay and Tim Sharp is a collection of mid-19th Century folk-hymn arrangements that feature the sounds of our Tennessee roots. EASTER HOSPITALITY www.bumc.net/Hospitality Looking for a way to use your gifts of service and hospitality this Easter? We’re recruiting parking lot attendants, greeters, and special needs valets for our Easter services! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to volunteer.
HOLY WEEK 2018 www.bumc.net/Lent
The Stations of the Cross March 25, 5-8 p.m.; March 26-29, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; March 30, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; March 31, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; April 1 (Easter), 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, April 13, 7 p.m., Childcare for 3 and under The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Friday, April 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Family Life Center Good Friday Service Friday, April 14, 7 p.m., Childcare for 3 and under
EASTER WORSHIP #EasterAtBUMC 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)
Sunday school does not meet due to parking constraints and traffic volume Special needs valet parking available at the 11 a.m. service Shuttle service available to and from the parking lot next to CVS, directly across from Chipotle, from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRING BUILD
April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28 Help us build a home for the Brown family: Vanesia, Jazarious (18), and Aaliyah (8). How can you get involved? Sign up for one of our build dates or provide a meal for our volunteers. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE www.bumc.net/Woven
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.
Weekly Announcements
EASTER LILIES
It's the final weekend to order an Easter lily to be placed on the altar. Fill out the form at the bottom of your bulletin or order online at www.bumc.net/Lent.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, April 8, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Donate at BUMC to help save lives! You can sign up ahead of time with the RapidPass app or online at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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.
THE CHURCH AND THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Thursday, March 29, 6 p.m., Room A291 Join us for the final week of our class on the Church's response to the refugee crisis. Hear about ways you can get involved with our Refugee Life Ministry. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN
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.
REFUEL: RAISING OUR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Wednesdays beginning April 4, 5:30 p.m. Hear from various professionals about raising our children and youth. Our first week will be over "Spiritual Formation in the Home" with Rev. Deech Kirk from CYMT. Sign up for dinner and childcare at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
LIVE WELL THROUGH ANXIETY
Wednesdays beginning April 4, 6:30-8 p.m. This 6-week class explores emotional wellness and the biological causes of Anxiety. Cost is $20. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
BOUNDARIES CLASS
Wednesdays beginning April 4, 6:30-8 p.m. This 6-week class will help you learn to recognize and respect boundaries you set for yourself and for others. Cost is $21. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
ONPOINT: MEN'S BREAKFAST STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join us at OnPoint this week with our speaker, Skip Armistead. If you're seeking a community of men to sharpen your faith over coffee and chicken biscuits, OnPoint is the place for you.
EASTER LILY ORDER FORM Easter Lily #1 o In Honor of o In Memory of
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BUMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Apply by Sunday, April 15 Each year, the BUMC Foundation awards at least 5 $2,000 renewable scholarships to students who have been active in the life of our church. One will be awarded to a college senior who plans on graduate work, and at least 4 of the scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors. Apply online at www.bumc.net/Scholarship.
MAKE 2018 THE YEAR YOU GO
Join us on one of our international mission trips this year. Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more. South Africa May 30 – June 6 (5 spots available) Uganda June 27 – July 9 (10 spots available) Mexico September 14-22 (7 spots available)
VBS VOLUNTEERS
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.
KIDS MUSIC CAMP
July 30 – August 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parents, sign your kids up for a fun week of singing and musical discovery! For 1st – 5th graders; hosted by Worship & Arts. Cost is $125 before April 1; increases to $140 on April 2. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
VOLUNTEER PIANISTS
Wednesdays beginning in the fall, 6:15-7 p.m. Are you looking for a way to offer your talents to God? We needs pianists to accompany our Children’s Choirs during the school year, beginning Fall 2018. Contact Dr. Gregg Bunn at gbunn@bumc.net to learn more.
HARVEST HANDS ADVOCATES BREAKFAST
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m., Haney Hall Join Harvest Hands for a fundraising breakfast to learn about the ministry, where it's going, and how you can join the journey toward wholeness in South Nashville. RSVP at www.HarvestHandsCDC.com/Breakfast.
$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.