March 6 - 12, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
New! Weekly Sunday Coffee & Fellowship in the Parlor Coffee and Fellowship
Begins this weekend between Sunday worship services. We invite you to come down to the parlor in between Sunday morning services to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy fellowship time with one another.
Share the Spirit Worship Event www.bumc.net/ShareTheSpirit Sunday, March 6 @ 7 pm in the Sanctuary Don’t miss this amazing evening of celebration and worship led by our 200-voice youth choirs and instrumentalists. No tickets or reservations required. A love offering will be taken and proceeds will benefit youth choir tours and mission trips.
Wednesday Night Lent Experience www.bumc.net/LentExp The Lent Experience
Wednesdays, thru March 16 LENTEN MEAL 5:45-6:15 pm, $8/person or $25/family 3/9: Moe’s; 3/16: Stroud’s) Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register by Monday each week. LENTEN STUDY “NEAR THE CROSS” 6:15-7:15 Study, Led by Rev. Lane Davis (Chapel) No registration - the class is open to all.
Launching Point www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint Sunday, March 13, 9:45 am & 11 am, Memorial Chapel Get a snap shot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected to the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. Ongoing sessions meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 and again at 11 in the Memorial Chapel. No registration necessary.
Calling All Men www.bumc.net/PointMen
Thursdays, 6:30 am in the Tabernacle OnPoint is a weekly conversation for men at BUMC. Come for our current study “Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood.” Enjoy community, conversation, and biscuits while studying the Word of God. No registration required.
HOLY WEEK 2016 www.bumc.net/Lent The Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 (Haney Hall) Sunday, 5 - 8 pm; Monday-Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Wednesday, March 23. 4:00 - 6:30 pm (Childcare for ages 4 and under begins at 4:30 pm) Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, March 24, 7 pm (Childcare for 3 and under) Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 25, 7 pm (Childcare for 3 and under)
Weekly Announcements Orphan, Foster & Adoption Ministry Baskets Easter Worship (Brentwood Campus) Saturday, March 26 @ 6 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, March 27 (There is no Sunday school today) Prayer Vigil.............. 6:00 am (Chapel) Sunrise....................... 6:30 am (Prayer Garden) Traditional............... 8:00 am (Sanctuary), 11:00 am (Sanctuary & Chapel) Contemporary..... 9:30 am (Sanctuary & Family Life Ctr) Called Charge Conference
March 6, 12:30 pm, A393 Contact Carla at cbarrios@bumc.net.
Boundaries Class Series
Wednesdays, March 9 - April 20 6:30 – 8 pm, Rm B152A. 8-week series on how to set and respect boundaries. Register now at bumc.net/register.
Connecting Couples Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, B153B March 10th topic: “Solving Solvable Problems.” Free weekly classes open to anyone. Led by Dr. John Fite. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net. 8th Annual Brentwood UMW’s Songwriter Night Tickets: breezeways on March 6; reception desk during the week; Songwriter’s Night: Friday, March 11, 7 pm, BUMC Youth Cafe & Tabernacle Featuring Wil Nance & Phil O’Donnell $10 advance ticket purchase; $15 at the door. Admission includes homemade dessert. Proceeds benefit Bethlehem Center of Nashville.
Sunday Morning Children’s Connection Desk Greeter Needed
Adult volunteers needed to serve once a month. Assist new families and guide them to their classrooms. If you are interested are would like some further information, please contact Children@bumc.net.
Caregivers Support Group
Each Tuesday; 7 - 8 pm, Room A394 Receive emotional support from professionals, connect with other caregivers, learn resources and coping skills, all while growing closer to God. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net for information.
We packed 400+ baskets that will be distributed this week to CASA of Davidson and Williamson Counties, Miriam’s Promise, Monroe Harding, and Youth Villages. Thank you for your support of this ministry and showing your love for God’s children through collecting the items and packing Easter Baskets.
Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness” Saturday, April 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Haney Hall, Cost: $7.50. Register and pay at www.bumc.net/ register. Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson and John Edwards.
Youth Mission Trips Registration
Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for information. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Youth Works (7th & 8th) July 17-22 to Atlanta, Georgia Cost: $325-$375 (Adults $300) Epworth Project (9th - 12th) June 19 - 25 to New Orleans, Louisiana Approx. Cost: $400-$450 (Adults $300)
Spring Short-Term Studies for Adults
Registration opens March 9 at bumc.net/register; childcare available for Wednesday evening class with advance registration. Questions? Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net.
“Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton Tuesdays, March 29 - May 10, 6:45 - 8:15 pm Led by Hershel & Lee French Explore perplexing issues in the Bible such as the role of women, homosexuality and more. “The Gospel of John”
Wednesdays, March 30 - May 11, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Led by Bart & Ally Huddleston Explore the major themes of the most deeply spiritual of all the gospels – the Gospel of John.
“Acts: Turning the World Upside Down”
Women’s Bible Study Thursdays, March 31 – May 12, 9:00 – 10:30 am Led by Carol Bumbalough Explore how a group of men and women turned the 1st-century world upside down and changed history.
Paid Position Available Church Administrator, Trinity Church; part-time 2530 hours per week. Job description and application at bumc.net/employment or email hr@bumc.net.
Cancer Care Yoga
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Summer Opportunities Contact Alissa, alissa@harvesthandscdc.com for more information. Internships college students/recent college graduates Volunteers morning, afternoon & Friday field trips
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Mondays, 12 noon – 1:00 pm, A393 Specifically for cancer survivors. Focuses on easing the side effects of chemo, radiation, and surgery. No registration and no fee. Led by Certified Cancer Care Yoga instructor, Connie Wyss. Sponsored by BUMC Caring Ministry, Partners in Hope. Contact Jeanetta at jfargo@bumc.net.
$15 each (deadline is March 20). Place this order form with payment, in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.