Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
March 4 - 10, 2018
OFAM EASTER BASKETS Deliver your items for the Orphan, Foster & Adoption Ministry (OFAM) Easter baskets to the big red bins marked for OFAM. Contact Regina Girten at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING: REFUGEE LIFE MINISTRY This month's communion offering is for the Refugee Life Ministry. This ministry serves local refugee families and cares for those in the Middle East still seeking safety. You can give during communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
DID YOU KNOW? Do you know where our building's weekday entrance is? During the week (Monday–Saturday), the only door you can access is on the back side of our building, across from the Boy Scout statue, that leads you into the Lobby by the Front Desk. We appreciate your help in maintaining the safety and security of our building for the welfare of our community and guests, our school, and our childcare facility.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE www.bumc.net/FieldGuide The Field Guide is like a map for your journey: daily scripture readings, meditations, prayers, and videos in your email or on your social media feed. This week's Field Guide will be written by youth and adults involved with Share the Spirit. Subscribe at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
HOLY WEEK 2018 www.bumc.net/Lent
The Stations of the Cross (Haney Hall) Sunday, March 25, 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday, March 26 - 31, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come Away to the Skies: A High, Lonesome Bluegrass Mass Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m., Chapel The Stations of the Cross for Families & Children Friday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Family Life Center Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
EASTER WORSHIP
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)
Weekly Announcements
REFUEL: C.S. LEWIS STUDY
Wednesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Join us during Lent for dinner and a study of C.S. Lewis' major works, led by Rev. Lane Davis. This week is over "The Screwtape Letters." Study begins at 6:15 p.m. no registration required. Sign up for dinner and childcare by Tuesday at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
ONPOINT: MEN'S BREAKFAST STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join us at OnPoint this week! If you're seeking a community of men to sharpen your faith over coffee and chicken biscuits, OnPoint is the place for you.
THE CHURCH AND THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Room A291 Hear from Al McCree and Randy Harley (Legacy Mission Village), who will share about the ways refugees are served by individuals, families, and the church when they arrive in Nashville. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
TOUR ENGLAND WITH DAVIS AND BISHOP PENNEL
Registration deadline is March 10 Sherre & Davis Chappell and Bishop Joe & Janene Pennel are leading a Wesleyan history tour to England, July 10-18. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at 615.373.2659 to learn more.
SHARE THE SPIRIT
Saturday, March 10, 4:30-7 p.m., Family Life Center Invest in our youth! Help us celebrate our youth and raise money for choir tours and mission trips. Dinner is $15/person; childcare provided. Purchase your tickets at www.bumc.net/ShareTheSpirit.
KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS (MILESTONE #3)
March 10 & 11 Worship Readiness prepares kindergartners to participate in certain acts of worship, such as singing and praying together. Sign up at www.bumc.net/WorshipReadiness.
BUMCSM AT ABOVE ALL
Sunday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1647 Mallory Lane Invite your friends for a fun night at Above All! Cost is $10 and includes pizza. Students must bring a signed paper waiver, available at www.aboveall.us.
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ROOM IN THE INN
You can drop off new or gently-used clothes in the bins at the Front Desk. We currently need men's jeans, warm coats, sweatshirts, warm shirts (not dress), gloves, men’s boxers, t-shirts (M-2X), and backpacks.
"NEVER ALONE" WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays beginning March 15, 9:30-11 a.m., Room A391 This 6-week study explores Jesus' encounters with 6 hurting women in the Gospels, led by Carol Bumbalough. Cost is $11.50 for materials. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
CROCKS AND CRAFTS
Thursday, March 15, 6-8 p.m., Room A192 (The Pit) Spend time with other women over crockpot soups while we paint kindness rocks. If you're able, we're asking for a $5 donation to help cover the cost of materials and food; if not, we'd still love for you to join us! Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRING BUILD
April 14, April 21, April 28 Help us build a home for the Brown family: Vanesia, Jazarious (18), and Aaliyah (8). Three ways to help: donate toward our $35,000 goal, sign up for a build date, or provide a meal for our volunteers. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
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.
MAKE 2018 THE YEAR YOU GO
Join us on one of our international mission trips! Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more. South Africa May 30–June 6 Uganda June 27–July 9 Mexico September 14-22
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.
$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.