Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
March 5 -11, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING This month’s communion offering goes toward the Orphan, Foster and Adoption Ministry (OFAM). The mission of OFAM is to intentionally care for local and global orphans, foster children, and adoptive and foster families by raising awareness and facilitating conversations with our BUMC family. OFAM is currently collecting items to assemble Easter Baskets for foster children and their families through Williamson and Davidson County nonprofits. 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.
OFAM EASTER BASKETS www.bumc.net/OFAM Drop off your items at the tables in the Narthex & Children’s Breezeway Help us organize 500 baskets for families with foster children through Williamson & Davidson County nonprofits. We’re collecting items this week for the packing party on March 11. Sign up for the packing party at www.bumc.net/OFAM. Contact ofambumc@gmail.com to learn more.
LENT MIDDAY PRAYER GATHERING www.bumc.net/Lent
LENT MIDDAY
PRAYER
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Memorial Chapel Join us during Lent for weekly midday prayer gatherings. This will be a time of self-guided prayer for you to come and go as you like or follow along on your social media feeds. Each week, we will have different prayer prompts that will put our neighbors, our church and our world at the forefront of our hearts and minds.
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE www.bumc.net/Woven Saturday, April 22, 9 am - 4 pm, BUMC BUMC is hosting its first women’s conference this spring! Woven will offer women a day apart to refresh their energy, their friendships, and their faith. Christian authors Melissa Spoelstra and Barb Roose will bring messages of encouragement to all women in attendance. Registration is $30 until April 22. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net to learn more.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Remember to set your clocks forward next weekend for Daylight Saving Time. Clocks will change at 2 am on Sunday, March 12.
Weekly Announcements CREATED BY GOD VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE SPIRIT
Sunday, March 5, 7 pm, Sanctuary Join us this weekend for a free concert featuring the Sonshine and Jubilation Choirs and special guest musician Ken Medema! Share the Spirit is an annual fundraising event supporting BUMCSM choir tours and mission trips. There will be a love offering collection at the concert.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
Sign up to receive the Daily Field Guide in your inbox or on your social media feed. The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, meditations and prayers for you every day of the week. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
ROOM IN THE INN
BUMC is hosting 4 more nights this season! The primary needs are donations of men's jeans, shoes, sweatshirts, hoodies and belts; and women’s jeans, sweatshirts, hoodies and shoes. Bins are outside of Haney Hall on Sundays and by the Front Desk during the week. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
GOOD FRIDAY SINGERS
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, Choir Room Be a seasonal singer with the Chancel Choir as we learn Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living” for our Good Friday Service on April 14. We’ll save you a seat and a robe! Contact James at jwells@bumc.net to learn more.
"DEATH BY SUBURB" WOMEN’S STUDY
Tuesdays beginning March 7, 9:30 - 10:45 am Learn how to become equipped as spiritual suburbanites to relate to God amidst Starbucks, strip malls and perfect lawns! This class is led by Judith Bone. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
ONPOINT MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 am, Tabernacle If you’re looking for a community of men who equip and encourage each other in their walks with Jesus Christ, now is the time to join us at OnPoint. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
THE NASHVILLE FLUTE CHOIR
Sunday, April 2, 3 pm, Chapel Join us for a free concert featuring a variety of music, including the world premiere of “A Celtic Offering” by Catherine McMichael.
EASTER LILY ORDER FORM Easter Lily #1 o In Honor of o In Memory of
Easter Lily #2 o In Honor of o In Memory of
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April 6-8 and May 11-13 We need more adults to serve as small group leaders for Created by God this spring. You can serve even if you don’t have a child in the class! Please consider giving your time to serve our students during this important event. Safe Sanctuary certification required. Contact Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net to volunteer.
UMW SONGWRITERS NIGHT
Friday, April 7, 7 pm, Tabernacle Join UMW for their 9th annual event! Tickets are $10 ahead or $15 at the door and include your choice of dessert. Buy tickets at the front desk or from any UMW member. Contact Pat Flemming at flemmingps@comcast.net to learn more.
SYSTEMS & DATABASE VOLUNTEERS
We need 3 volunteers who are comfortable making phone calls and working on a computer for 2 hours every other Wednesday or Thursday. These volunteers call and gather information from members we’ve lost contact with and update the church database. Contact Jill at jchance@bumc.net to volunteer.
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA
Sundays, 3:45 – 5:00 pm, Room A185 (The Pit) Adults and youth, be a part of BUMC's Orchestra ministry. Bring your instruments and enjoy offering your musical gifts. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net to learn more.
FISH & LOAVES MEAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
Help provide temporary meal assistance to church members, their families and friends who are unable to prepare meals for their households due to a crisis. Contact Lindsay LeBreton at lebretonlindsay@gmail. com to volunteer.
HARVEST HANDS BASKETBALL COACHES
Two-hour weekly commitment Be a coach for Harvest Hands’ Elementary Co-Ed and Middle School Basketball Leagues. Practices are 1 hour on a weeknight, and games are 1 hour on Saturday mornings. Contact Mitchell Singer at Mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer.
SUPPORT & CARE IN DIFFICULT TIMES
If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment with Julia Todd at 615.324.7256. You can also make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer. Support Groups www.bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry www.bumc.net/Stephen Give Support www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare
$15 each (deadline is April 9). Place this order form with payment in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.