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.