THE BEAM A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church March 2 - 8, 2014
Harvest Hands in Worship at BUMC This weekend! “The Power to Relate” - Acts 17:16-34 Rev. Brian Hicks, founder and pastor of Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation, our ministry partner in South Nashville, brings our message today. Visit the tables in the Narthex to find out more about how you can be involved in this vibrant ministry. Visit www.harvesthandscdc.com. Share the Spirit 2014 Worship Celebration Tonight, March 2, 7 pm in the Sanctuary • An inspiring youth-led worship service featuring the 200 voices of our Jubilation and Sonshine Youth Choirs • NO tickets required • A love offering will be collected to help raise the funds needed to offset the costs of our summer youth choir tours and mission trips
Lent at BUMC
Honor a mentor, friend or family member by placing an Easter Lily in the Sanctuary for Easter worship. You can place an order in the BEAM or ONLINE beginning next weekend, March 8/9.
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Led by Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day period of reflection known as Lent which helps us prepare spiritually for our understanding of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Nursery for ages 3 and under. Conspiracy Theory: The Passion Story of Luke March 8/9: “An Inside Job”, Luke 22:1-6 During Lent, Dr. Davis Chappell will lead us through Luke’s passion story in his sermon series entitled “Conspiracy Theory.” Invite a friend to join you as we journey through the last week of Jesus’ life as he confronts betrayal, political expediency, sacrifice and more.
Adult Studies - Living Lent Together Begins Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Moves to the Chapel starting March 26. Join with others to reflect on the practices that help us to live into Lent. Each week we’ll have teaching on a different practice from a pastor or speaker followed by discussion in small groups. No registration is required. Childcare: 3 & under. “Reaching Out” A Women’s Study Tuesdays, March 11 – April 15 9:30 - 11:00 am; Led by Judith Bone In Reaching Out Henri Nouwen explores the question; “What does it mean to live a life in the Spirit of Jesus Christ?” Register at www.bumc.net/register. No childcare.
Special Announcements Welcome to Rev. Joe Stobaugh! We welcome Rev.Joe Stobaugh from Dallas, Texas, in worship today as he shares his musical gifts with us on the saxophone and as worship leader. He will also play for the Share the Spirit Celebration tonight at 7 pm. Important Parking Information The Ruby Tuesday lot is no longer available for BUMC parking. Unless you plan to dine there after a service, you may not park in the Ruby Tuesday lot. Violators will be towed. Instead, take the shuttle which makes continuous loops between the Narthex entrance and the Synergy lot across the street all Sunday morning.
worship in progress
It is a blessing to have so many worshipers gathered in our Narthex on Sunday mornings! As you are entering and gathering in the Narthex, please be mindful of the worship service in progress in the sanctuary and use your “inside voices” as you visit with friends.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, March 2 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th Sunday School – Tabernacle 9:45 am 10th-12th Sunday School - Room A191 9:45 am 10th-12th Church Now 4:21 pm Youth choirs be in your seat in the sanctuary to rehearse for STS (bring a snack too!) 7:00 pm Share the Spirit Worship concert Monday, March 3 6:45 am Manfest w/Adam at Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, March 4 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night at Room in the Inn Wednesday, March 5 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC 5:30 pm Youth Confirmation Family Dinner, Room 184 5:45 pm Meet in the Café to walk to dinner together 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary Help with Kid Sale to earn money for your summer mission trip or choir tour. Set up - Sun., March 9 at 3:30 pm; Tear Down - Saturday, March 15 at 2 pm. Rock the Chains Band Audition forms are available outside the youth office and at www.bumc.net/register - due April 6. Bands of Middle and High school youth can audition. The actual event is Friday, May 2. Senior Retreat April 11-12 for 12th grade. Register at www.bumc.net/register through March 30. Camp Barnabas open to 9th12th grade June 14-20. Limited space left. Hinton Mission Trip open to 7th-12th grade June 29-July 4. We are serving with Hinton Limited space left.
Celebrating 60 Years of Community Congratulations to the Robert I Moore Sunday School class which is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, March 8th from 2 to 4 pm in Haney Hall. If you are a past member and would like to attend, please contact Connie Daniel at 457-3688. Lost and Found Our lost and found box is overflowing with Bibles, a beautiful scarf, glasses, keys & all sorts of goodies. If you’ve lost something, come check out our collection of items and maybe you’ll find it! Lost and Found is in the “Cubby” hallway just past Memorial Chapel on the second floor of the Turner Discipleship Center. Faith Breaks - Volume III Now Available The Outpost (the bookstore located behind the Guest Services Desk) has copies of Howard Old’s Faith Breaks, Volumes I, II and III available for $13 each. Volume III has recently been released. Cash and Check only. Contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at eburtonkrieger@bumc.net or 324.8207 with questions. Single Adult Fellowship Boundaries Class - Wednesdays, through April 16, 6:30-8:00 pm, Room B152. Cost: $21. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you wish you could say “no”? Do you struggle to maintain a healthy set of boundaries? Yoga - Tuesdays, 6-7:15 pm, Room 149A and B (singles area). $5 Divorce Recovery - Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Singles Space. The cost of the class is $30. Call 324-7256 to register. Youth and Children’s Choir Dates for Winter/Spring 2014 March 2: Share the Spirit Auction and Worship service - auction and love offering benefits youth choir tours and missions. March 7-9: 5th grade retreat to Louisville, Ky. April 9: final Wednesday night for Children’s Choirs - final program will be a “Family Worship Night” led by the children. Hymns, worship songs, and scripture memory songs for all to enjoy! The BUMC Monday Night Painting Group, The BUMC Monday painting group has been together for more than 30 years. They have a show and sale of their art in the Breezeway. Ten artists are showing 30 pieces of mixed media paintings. Are you interested in painting? The group invites you to join them each Monday evening. Look for their write up at the show/sale. Paid Positions Currently Available at BUMC Job postings available at www.bumc.net/employment. Please send application and resume to dstorey@bumc.net. * IT Director/Systems Administrator, full-time, 40 hours / wk * Part-Time Jobs: Director of Nursery & Childcare (20 hours/wk) Director of Elementary Ministry (approx. 25 hours/wk) Facilities Staff Opening (16 hours/wk, Friday and Saturday only) Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director (20 hours/wk) Administrative Assistant to the Pastor of Discipleship, Missions & Outreach (20 hours/wk)
CHILDREN
Infants - 6th Grade
Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-8222 Spring KidSale: March 14 and 15 The Spring KidSale, a children’s consignment sale, is rapidly approaching!
Drop off dates: Tuesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 12 Presale (for those with a pass): Thursday, March 13 Public Sale: Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15.
Please visit the website at www.bumckidsale.net for NEW policies, details, and instructions. We look forward to seeing you at the sale! Room in the Inn: A Big Thank You! This is the final month for Room in the Inn, and for this unusually cold winter season here at BUMC. As the months begin to warm, we would like to remind you that homelessness is a year-round concern. Please continue to keep those who have come upon hard times in your prayers! To all of our RITI volunteers: the innkeepers, coordinators, meal-makers, and coat-donators -- thank you for your service! Habitat for Humanity Kicks off March 15-16! Signups begin March 15-16 for BUMC’s Williamson County Habitat for Humanity build! Look for tables out in the Narthex and sign up for one of the nine build dates, or sign up to be a meal volunteer. This year’s build benefits a single mom and her son – join them on this journey to home-ownership!
Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Sponsor the Harvest Hands AAU Basketball Team We are excited to announce the creation of a fourth grade AAU boy’s basketball team! We are looking for fifteen $250 sponsorships to help with the costs for our team, so we can in turn charge only a small fee for participation. The sponsorships will help cover the costs of jerseys, tournament entry fees, and travel. Sponsorship checks can be mailed to Harvest Hands, 424 Humphreys St., 37203. Elementary School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Mon-Thurs, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. Volunteers commitment is once a week. Looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Whitney at 615-499-4963 or whitney@harvesthandscdc.com.
Sunday, March 2 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday Morning Opportunities 8:30 am Worship; Godly Play 9:45 am Sunday school for Adults & Children 9:50 am Awakening Worship; Godly Play 11:00 am Worship; Godly Play; Sunday school for Adults & Children VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Welcome Desk help needed in the Preschool Sunday School area during the first 20 minutes of Sunday School. Contact Lori Stamper at lstamper@bumc.net. Smiling faces welcome! Children’s Materials Prep/General Office Support Help prepare, copy, count, sort, and cut supplies for Children’s Ministry. This volunteer position is a weekly or bi-weekly commitment (depending on availability). Please contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, March 2 Sunday School 9:45 am & 11 am, all ages Confirmation 5-7 pm in the GYM
who to contact
Mileage 6-7 pm, Rm 304 Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
No Alleluia Choir We hope you go to Share the Spirit worship led by the youth choirs. Wed., March 5 No Extra Mile Created by God (6th) March 27-29. Register at bumc.net/register.
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
www.bumc.net/encouragement
Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086 Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690
WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults
CARING MINISTRIES
9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children & Adults
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE February 22/23 2,522
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Lisa Alexander, 373-3663, ext. 211, lalexander@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net 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 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Dottie Campbell, 480-0357 director@paministry.org Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
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 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395. 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. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.