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
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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.