STEP up Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These practices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.
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2012
the BEAM
March 25 - 31, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for March 26-30: Romans 2-6 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to Worship PROJECT 3:45 Bookmarks – Read the New Testament in a year New Project 3:45 reading plan bookmarks available in today’s bulletin. Now’s a great time to begin if you haven’t already.
Holy Week
&EASTER
Palm/Passion Worship..................Saturday, March 31, 6:00 pm Sunday, April 1, 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 Stations of the Cross ...................Daily, April 1 (5:00 pm) - April 7 (noon) Maundy Thursday Worship .........Thursday, April 5, 7:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service.....Friday, April 6, 7:00 pm Easter Worship .............................Saturday, April 7, 6:00 pm Sunday, April 8, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 No Sunday School on Easter See inside or visit www.bumc.net/lent for full details.
Step Up to Serve
Below are six immediate ways to serve. For other ways to serve visit www.bumc.net. Help with the Habitat Build Stop by the Narthex to fill those last few volunteer spots, and prayerfully consider a financial gift to meet our fundraising goal. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve already raised $25,000 toward our $70,000 goal! The O’Neals are visiting with the Trinity campus this weekend, and we are looking forward to starting the build on April 14! Visit www.bumc.net/habitat. Serve as a Stephen Minister Stephen Ministers are trained lay persons who give confidential, one-on-one care to people who are going through a tough time. Stop by the Narthex to find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister. Ten new Stephen Ministers were commissioned in February: Bob Beckett, Paula Cryan, Bob Fink, Elecia Lewis, Karol Mangione, Darryl Mott, David Pettepher, Ginny Sanders, Linda Schneider, and Anne Schwartz. If you need someone to talk to, call our confidential hotline, 615-373-3690, ext 394. Be an Usher or Parking Lot Greeter During Holy Week & Easter Ushers needed for Maundy Thursday (7 pm), Good Friday (7 pm), and Easter (8, 9:30 & 11 am). Contact Kelli at khuston@bumc.net. Parking Lot Greeters needed at the driveway entrance to greet and direct people to open parking or the Synergy lot. Contact Jeff Wilson at jwilson@bumc.net. Find Out How to Serve by Taking “Serving From the Heart” Class Mondays, April 16 - May 14, 6:30 -8:30 pm, Led by Carol Bumbalough Want to serve but not sure where you fit in? This five week class can help you discover how God has gifted and equipped you for joyful service. Serve in the New Patient Advocate Ministry Volunteers needed: Doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers and health care providers of all kinds as well as lawyers, respite and transportation volunteers. Patient Advocate Ministry, led by Executive Director and Nurse Practioner Tammy Hakim, exists to help patients and families navigate the complex world of the medical system. There is no charge for this service. For details about Patient Advocate Ministry, contact Tammy, thakim@paministry.org, 615-480-0357. Patient Advocate Ministry Launches March 25 Sunday, March 25, 4:00 pm, Chapel Part of Nexus Concert Series Steve Siler, Dove Award winner, will present “Dignity: Songs and Stories for Caregivers” during the concert. Help Children with Special Needs Experience Summer Camp 2 female adult leaders needed for Camp Barnabas (cabin mom, craft leader, cook, or horse wrangler) with our youth, June 8-15. Contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, March 25 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. Hi R 9:45 am 9th-12th (Youth Disciple, Topical Discussion, Sunday School, or Children’s Teachers) 11:00 am High School Youth Teachers Celebration - Tabernacle 4:00 pm Rock the Chains planning mtg Rm A391 7th-9th Grade 5-6:40 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups 6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir 10th-12th Grade 5-6:10 Sonshine Choir 6:20-8:00 Worship, Snack Supper, Small Groups Monday, March 26 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @ Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest Hands Tuesday, March 27 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/Lindsay @ Brueggers 4-5 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @BUMC 6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, March 28 3:30 pm 61st Ave Tutoring 6:30 pm Bible Studies, Ministry Teams Yth Confirmation Allison Fasig, our youth small groups coordinator, recently completed her master’s in counseling and has accepted a job with the Mercy Children’s Clinic. Today is her last Sunday so come by and express your appreciation for Allison and her ministry with us! We love you, Allison! Camp Barnabas is a lifechanging Christian Camp for people with special needs. BUMC week is June 8-15. Spots open: guys 9th-12th and girl Barnstormers. Desperate need for 2 female adult leaders (serve as cabin mom, craft leader, cook, or horse wrangler). Register online.
Employment Opportunities Brentwood UMC is offering two part-time opportunities to qualified candidates: (1) Administrative Assistant to Single Adult Ministries (2) Coordinator of Facilities Administration. Job descriptions are available at www.bumc.net/employment. Please forward resumes to dstorey@bumc.net.
Step Up to Worship
Holy Week
&EASTER
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Palm/Passion Worship Saturday, March 31, 6:00 pm; Sunday, April 1, 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary, Childcare for 3 & under Stations of the Cross Sunday, April 1: 5 -8 pm Monday - Friday, April 2-6: 8 am - 8 pm Saturday, April 7: 8 am - noon Haney Hall Maundy Thursday Worship Thursday, April 5, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Childcare for 3 & under Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, April 6, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Childcare for 3 & under Easter Worship Saturday, April 7, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary Sunday, April 8, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am, Sanctuary & Chapel Childcare for 3 & under; NO SUNDAY SCH00L Trinity Campus: 10 am at Spring Hill High School
Step Up to Connect COAP . . . Crucial Conversations for Children of Aging Parents Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Room A391. “Making the Golden Years Fun” with Janet Jernigan, Executive Dir. FiftyForward. Register at www.bumc.net/COAP. Single Adult Offerings: Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details. Boundaries Class, Wednesdays, thru April 25, 6:30-8:00 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $21 Positive Parenting Preteens/Teens, Sunday, April 1, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cost: $10 Positive Parenting Young Children, Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cost: $10 Book Club, Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 pm, Single Space, This month’s book: The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman. Parent Learning Event: GROW! Kids (for parents of preschoolers - middle years) Sunday, April 15, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Haney Hall, No cost. Presenters: David Thomas & Sissy Goff (speakers and counselors from Daystar Counseling Ministries). Sponsored by BUMC Day School & Children’s Ministry. Childcare available for $10/hour per child - email mspencer@bumc.net. Sissy and David will provide insight and encouragement for raising boys and girls. Christianity in the Middle East: Part Two Monday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, GYM; Cost $5 - dessert and coffee included. David Brog, Jewish author and executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), discusses current situation and dangers facing Israel and why Christians are called and needed to support the Jewish State of Israel. Child care available with advance registration only at bumc.net/register. For more information, contact Mike Davis (mdavis2191@comcast.net). Sponsored For Men Only but open to all. Vacation Bible School 2012 June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm Open to children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration is now open (space is limited) at www.bumc.net/register. Volunteers needed for all areas - contact Holly Fisher, hfisher@bumc.net or 615-324-8213.
children
Step Up to Serve Habitat Quick Fact: BUMC has built more Habitat homes in Williamson County than any other sponsor. In fact, more than 1 in 10 homes built in the 15-year history of Habitat here in Williamson County have been sponsored by BUMC. This year’s home is being built in the shadow of BUMC’s Trinity Campus, and is the largest Habitat home ever built locally. Graceworks Ministries Food Pantry The food pantry is in urgent need of these specific items: Spaghetti sauce, Crackers, Boxed meals (such as Tuna or Hamburger Helper), Laundry detergent and Liquid dish detergent. Please, bring your donations to the collection bins in the Chapel Narthex or the bin located by the receptionist desk. Fill Fuel Bags at Graceworks Ministries Email volunteer@graceworksministries.net to sign up or call Pam McCrossin at 615-794-9055 ext. 18 for more information. Wednesday, April 18, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, six people are needed to fill Fuel Bags, which are weekend bags for children. Our 14th Annual BUMC Habitat Build gets underway Saturday, April 14. Over 350 volunteers (16 years & older) are needed to build, and you can sign up today in the Narthex. Come work alongside the O’Neal family as we build their home together. Feel like building isn’t your gift? How about making lunch? Or taking pictures? Or sharing musical talents at the dedication June 3rd? Habitat offers all sorts of service opportunities, no matter your age or skills. A financial gift of any size goes a long way! And most of all we need your prayers in support of this important local ministry. Fall Haiti Mission Trip Register now for fall BUMC Haiti mission trip! Medical and construction personnel are especially needed. For more info please contact Christen Cole at ccole@bumc.net.
Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, March 25 Sunday School 9:45 & 11 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship at all three worship services.
Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. 4th Grade Lent Event during Sunday school today, March 25 - meet in Chapel at 9:45 am Vacation Bible School June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm. Children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration is open (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher hfisher@bumc. net or 615-324-8213.
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. emPower Soccer Coaches Needed We are looking for volunteers to coach soccer for our 2012 season. It is a twice a week commitment with practices being held Mondays or Tuesdays at 6 pm beginning April 9th and games held on Saturdays beginning April 21st. The season ends May 19th. Coaching experience is preferred, but not required. We will hold a coaches clinic. Please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@ harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re interested. Educational Resources Needed. We are looking for donations of educational materials for parents to use with their students involved in our programs. Requested items include: preK-4th grade flashcards, preK-4th grade educational activity books, brain quest material, dictionaries, and English grammar books. If you are able to donate these items please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, March 25 Sunday School Meet in the Chapel Led by Alleluia Choir 9:45 am MILEAGE No MILEAGE - we will resume in the fall. Alleluia Choir No Alleluia Choir - we will resume in the fall.
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 4/2)
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
Sunday Morning 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children and Adults Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Worship Tuesday Morning 6:30 am Prayer in the Sanctuary
trinity church meets at Spring Hill High School Sundays 10:00 am Worship Ouestions God Asks Us Feb 26 Where Are You? March 4 What Is Your Name? March 11 What Are You Looking For? March 18 Do You Want To Get Well? March 25 Who Do You Say That I Am?
worship Attendance March 17 & 18, 2012 Weekend Total 2,231 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/encouragement resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. 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 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net When Life Seems Dreary and Spring Seems Far Away . . . Spring may have arrived, but life can still seem cold and dreary for those who have suffered a loss or experienced a crisis. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential emotional and spiritual support during tough times. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
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 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.