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Ways to Step Up in March 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. See the list below for specific things you can do now to begin to Step Up, or check our website, bumc.net and click on “Step Up.”
Worship God daily (which includes prayer and scripture reading) and weekly. God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions A Sermon Series by Dr. Martin Thielen Saturdays, thru April 7 –– 6:00 pm Sundays, thru April 8 –– 8:30, 9:50, and 11:00 am Readings for the week of March 5: Acts 15-19 You may start the reading plan at any time. Pick up a reading plan at the guest services desk or go to www.bumc.net. Tuesday Morning Prayer Service Sanctuary, 6:30 -7:00 am; Quiet prayer, reflection and music. Come in your workout clothes, dressed to head to work, or just out of bed.
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Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
March 3 - 10
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
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God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions Sundays, 11:00 am (Judith Bone); Wednesdays, 9:30 am (Eric Burton-Krieger); Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (Dr. Jeff Wilson) Final Words from the Cross Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Led by Judith Bone Serving from the Heart: Discovering Your Gifts for Joyful Service Begins Monday, March 5, 6:30 pm, Led by Carol Bumbalough Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors Sunday, March 18, 4 pm, Room A291 If you’re thinking about becoming a member of BUMC, or you’re just interested in hearing more about our church, join Pastor Martin and other clergy Sunday, March 18 at 4:00 pm. Register online or contact Judy Bumgarner, 373-3664 or jbumgarner@bumc.net. Invite and welcome others 1. Invite a friend to Pastor Martin’s sermon series during Lent: God Questions? Jesus’ Answers to 7 Big Questions. 2. Invite someone to attend a class listed above.
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Serve in the church and/or community Volunteer for BUMC’s next Habitat for Humanity build which begins Saturday, April 14 - signups beging Sunday, March 11. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, March 8 at 7 pm in A291 where you can find out how you can get involved. Go to www.bumc.net/habitat for more info.
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We’re raising $70,000 for this year’s Habitat House. A special offering will be taken on Sunday, March 18. Come prepared with your checkbook and pen! SUNDAY IN WORSHIP – Gracie Schram Gracie is a 13-year-old singer, songwriter, and philanthropist. Inspired by a sermon series about AIDS orphans in Africa, she recorded her first CD, Showers from God, at age 10 with the goal of raising $1,000 for orphans. Gracie donates a portion of all music sales to her “Showers from God Fund” which has raised over $21,000. Meet Gracie in the breezeway after Sunday worship where she’ll have copies of her newest CD for purchase.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Summer Mission Trips 2012 Updates • Middle School - Atlanta, GA Area July 15 – 20 (7th8th) Waiting list for students. 3 adults needed • Camp Barnabas Purdy, MO June 8 – 15 (9th-12th) Waiting list for girls, 16 & over, 3 adults needed • High School - Bahamas June 17 – 23 (9th-12th) 1 space available 1 adult needed Sunday, March 4 New Sunday Series: God Questions? 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. Hi R 9:45 am 9th-12th (Youth Disciple, Topical Discussion, Sunday School, or Children’s Teachers) 4:00 pm Rock the Chains Interest meeting 7th-9th Grade 5-6:40 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups 6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir Rehearsal 10th-12th Grade 5-6:10 Sonshine Choir Rehearsal 6:20-8:00 Worship, Snack Supper, Small Groups Monday, March 5 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @ Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest Hands Tuesday, March 6 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/Lindsay @ Brueggers 4-5 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @BUMC 6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, March 7 3:30 pm 61st Ave Tutoring 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Studies, Ministry Teams & Youth Confirmation Winter Jam Concert Night Sun, Mar 11. Signup in small groups or online $10 Prom Fri, Mar 16 7-9 pm (7th-12th) $10 pre-sale or at the door. outfit must cost < $10.
Thanks from BUMC Youth BUMC youth and youth staff want to say “thank you” to all the parent volunteers who made the Share the Spirit Auction weekend a success. We also appreciate all the parents and church members who attended the auction and show! Your support will make the summer mission trips and tours more affordable for each student.
Step Up to Connect Singles Boundaries Class Wednesdays, thru April 25, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Singles Space, Cost: $21 Join us for this Christ-centered class discussing healthy life limits. Register online at www.bumc.net/singles and then go under ‘Support/Education’. Vacation Bible School 2012 June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm Open to children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration opens March 1 (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher, hfisher@bumc.net or 615-324-8213. BUMC Concert Series to present Welch-Hancock piano/organ duo Monday, March 5, at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary; California-based musicians James Welch and Russell Hancock team up on BUMC’s majestic pipe organ and the magnificent Bösendorfer piano. Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, March 7 – April 11; 6:30 - 8:00 pm; Singles Space; Cost: $30 The Divorce Recovery Program is designed to take you from the complete moments of shock and grief to the process of inner healing and wholeness. Register online at www.bumc.net/singles, ‘Support/Education’. UMW Songwriters Night Friday, March 9, 7 pm, Youth Tabernacle The UMW’s 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night benefitting YMCA programs for inner city children will feature artists Lari White and Chuck Cannon. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased M-F at church reception desk, from UMW members, Sunday, March 4 in breezeways. Questions? Pat Flemming 516-7185. Illinois Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble Sunday, March 11, 8:30, 9:50 & 11:00; & 4 pm, Sanctuary This prestigious 50-member ensemble will play for all 3 worship services as well as present a concert as a part of BUMC’s ongoing concert series. PEP Club (persons 55+) Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All those 55+ are invited for a covered dish supper followed by a program back by popular demand - Trevecca Heritage Men’s Chorale. BUMC’s KidSale (consignment sale) to benefit youth missions and tours. Join us for this fabulous children’s sale which contributes more than $20,000 each year to youth missions and tours. Public sale hours: Friday, March 16, 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday, March 17 (half price), 9 am – 12 pm. For Men Only Monthly Gathering Thursday, March 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, Haney Hall; Cost: $5 including dessert and coffee. More information to come. Weekly Yoga Classes Available Mondays, 4:15 & 5:30 pm; Fridays, 12:15 pm, Room A393, $8 per class Wear comfortable clothing (t-shirt, sweatpants). For more information, please call 584-9245.
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Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, March 4
It’s Habitat Time Again! 14th annual BUMC Habitat Build begins Saturday, April 14 - signups begin March 11 Meet John & Amanda O’Neal and their 4 children in worship on March 18, where we will launch our $70,000 fundraising campaign to build them a new home they will purchase from Habitat. This year’s build is in Spring Hill, in conjunction with the Trinity campus. Volunteer sign-ups will begin next weekend in the narthex. More information is available at www.bumc.net/habitat. Habitat Informational Meeting Thursday, March 8 Feel called to serve through Habitat? Curious what Habitat is all about? Wonder how this all works? Want to know more about BUMC’s 15 years as a leader in affordable housing ministry in Williamson County? We’ll explore all that and the many ways you can lend your time and talents to Habitat through BUMC in an informational meeting this Thursday, March 8th at 7pm in Room A291. No registration is required. Please contact Steven Ludwig (steven.ludwig@live.com or 473-3379) with questions. Habitat Quick Fact: Over 3,000 people WORKING in Williamson County cannot afford to LIVE in Williamson County. This often includes public servants, police officers, fire fighters, and those on whom we rely most.
Sunday School 9:45 & 11 am Preschool - 6th Grade No Pre-school Worship due to Communion Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Vacation Bible School June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm. Children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration is open (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher hfisher@bumc. net or 615-324-8213.
Register now for fall BUMC Haiti mission trip! Medical and construction personnel are especially needed. For more info please contact Christen Cole at ccole@bumc.net. 61st Ave UMC After School Program Needs Mentors Mentors are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Contact Nita Haywood, Program Director, at 292-7184 or nitahaywood@aol.com.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. Paid Summer Internships Available Ideal candidates are college-aged, have a passion to work in the inner-city with children or youth, and are capable of leading and implementing our summer program. Nine-week commitment. Submit resumes to Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com. Educational Resources Needed. We are looking for donations of educational materials for parents to use with their students involved in our programs. Requested items include: preK-4th grade flashcards, preK-4th grade educational activity books, brain quest material, dictionaries, and English grammar books. If you are able to donate these items please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, March 4 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am Gym MILEAGE 6 - 7 pm, Haney Hall for 5th & 6th graders not in Confirmation Confirmation 5 - 7 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir through March 18 7:00 - 7:45 pm Created by God (human sexuality education) April 19-21. Event is full. To be placed on a waiting list contact Maggie Jarrell at 577-7268.
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United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Sunday Morning 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children and Adults Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Worship Tuesday Morning 6:30 am Prayer in the Sanctuary
trinity church meets at Spring Hill High School Sundays 10:00 am Worship Ouestions God Asks Us Feb 26 Where Are You? March 4 What Is Your Name? March 11 What Are You Looking For? March 18 Do You Want To Get Well? March 25 Who Do You Say That I Am?
worship Attendance February 25/26 Weekend Total 2,568 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/encouragement resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041
hospital visitation at bumc
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
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.
Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net
groups www.bumc.net/caregroups
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net
Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 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 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net 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. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
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 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.