Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
the BEAM
November 13 - 19 , 2011 “Extravagant Generosity” Please prayerfully consider what your financial and serving commitments will be for 2012 and then complete your commitment cards as soon as possible. You may return your cards several ways: during worship this week and next; in the mail using the return envelope provided in your packet; or on-line at www.bumc.net/generosity. Extra cards are available in the pew racks or in the information rack in the lobby. A great tool to help you prioritize your giving is automatic bank draft. If you’re interested in this option you may indicate this on your commitment card, or contact Joyce Brown, 324-7246, jbrown@bumc.net. A vibrant, growing congregation depends on the generosity of its members and friends to thrive. Thank you for your extravagant generosity.
Thanksgiving 2011 Singles Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner Friday, November 18, 6:30 - 9 pm, Singles Space Cost: $5. Come join us for a night of fun games, good food, and fellowship. There will be 5 turkeys and 4 hams provided, but please sign up at bdunn@bumc.net to bring a side item. For tickets contact bdunn@bumc.net or stop by the front desk of the church. Proceeds will benefit Fisher House. Services of Thanksgiving Saturday, November 19 (6 pm) Sunday, November 20 (8:30, 9:50, & 11:00 am) Join us as we give thanks to God for the blessings we have received in 2011 -- as individuals, families, and a community of faith. As part of our service, we will consecrate our 2012 financial and service pledges.
We Answered The Call! Together, we answered the call to be God’s people by reaching out in Christ’s name! • 300 volunteers reached out to over 3,300 households of both members and regular guests of BUMC. • Out of 3,300 calls, over 330 prayer requests have been shared and prayed for in our church community. Thank you for being faithful witnesses to Christ in our community and for touching hearts and transforming lives!
Boy Scout Christmas Wreath Sales Sunday, November 13 Order a Real Fraser Fir wreath ready to decorate & hang. $20, $30 & $50 Honor a loved one with a Christmas Poinsettia or Food Basket. Forms are on the flap of the worship bulletin.
AIDS Angel Tree Each Weekend, November 20 - December 11, Breezeway Stop by and get an angel to provide a Christmas gift to children with HIV-AIDS or who have parents/caregivers that are affected by HIV-AIDS. UMW Holiday Shoppe & Bake Sale Sunday, November 20, 8 am to noon, Parlor Home made gift items, international gift items, and delicious homemade baked goods will be available. All proceeds will be donated to local and foreign UMW mission projects. “When Love Came Down” Youth Choirs Christmas Concerts Sunday, November 27, 3:30, 5:00, & 7:00 pm, Narthex Sounds of the Christmas Season provided by the Sonshine, Jubilation, and Alleluia Youth Choirs, as well as the Handbell Ringers.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, November 13 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am High School Options 9th - 12th: • Sunday School • Youth Disciple Bible • Topical Discussion • Help Teach Children 11 am 7th-12th Sunday School – Jr Hi Rm 7th-9th Grade 5-6:40 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups 6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir 10th-12th Grade 5 - 6:10 Sonshine Choir Rehearsal 6:20 - 8 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups Monday, November 14 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Volunteer @ Harvest Hands, meet at BUMC Tuesday, November 15 6:30 am Tuesday breakfast club with Lindsay at Bruegger’s 4-5 pm Hangtime w/ Nellie @ Chick Fil-A for 7th - 8th 6:00 pm Odyssey game night, meet here Wednesday, November 16 3:30 pm meet at BUMC 61st Ave. Tutoring 6:30 pm Youth Thrive! Youth Church League Basketball Few spots open for Girls. Jr. Hi Boys Coach is Needed. Contact rschenck@bumc.net. Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 4 Breakthru Winter Retreat Dec. 28-31, 7th-12th. Early Registration Deadline is TODAY ($175), Regular Deadline is November 27 ($195). Adults needed to serve as Support Staff or Small Group Leaders ($50). This is our biggest trip of the year - don’t miss it! Bahamas High School Mission Trip June 17-23 Info Meeting Sunday, December 4 at 11am
Brentwood United Methodist Church BUMC Foundation Awards Grants During 2011, the BUMC Foundation has awarded over $200,000 in grants. Funding for this year includes: Adult Choir Room renovations, new website design, Building Automation System, intern for Youth and Children’s music, launching of a new media department, Patient Advocacy Ministry, support for students at the Center for Youth Ministry Training, expanded shuttle service, renewable four-year scholarships to students, and the Howard Olds seminary scholarship program. Thank you, Foundation! Attention Stock Donors! If you’ve initiated a stock transfer, please remember to phone the finance office to let us know. Frequently, stock transfers are posted to the church’s brokerage account with no identification. It will speed the process if we know in advance which stock to match with which donor. Please make any stock transfers before December 22, 2011 in order to allow time to complete the transaction by year end. Call Lisa Gray (373-3663 x201) or Joyce Brown (373-3663 x246) with any questions. Music Intern Thanks to a grant received in October, Zachary Liston has been hired as an Intern/Assistant Director for the Youth and Children’s choirs for the next 12 months. He is a Ravenwood (‘07) and UT (‘11) graduate with a degree in Music Education, emphasis in Choral Conducting. Zack is a BUMC Youth and Children’s choir alum!
upcoming activities
Costa Rica Mission Trip Information Meeting Sunday November 13, 5 pm Information meeting (Memorial Chapel) for those interested in the Costa Rica Mission Trip, June, 2012. Open to adults & children 13+. Contact Rob Huckaby, rhuckaby@bumc.net or Darryl Mott, darryl.mott@comcast.net. Nexus Chapel Concert Sunday November 20, 4:00 pm, Chapel Nexus is proud to present violinist Stefan Petrescu in a recital of French music. Older Adults Christmas at Beersheba December 2 - Register by November 14 For Older Adults -- a day trip to Beersheba Springs, includes Christmas stories, a holiday lunch, and an old-fashioned carol sing. Cost: $20. To reserve your spot, submit payment by Nov. 14 to Julie Donley (324-7254 or jdonley@bumc.net). Singles Adult Opportunities Visit www.bumc.net/singles to register. Divorce Recovery Reunion Dinner Friday, December 2, 6:30 - 9pm, Singles Space Cost:$4. Join us for a fun night for all past participants of Divorce Recovery. Transparenting Class Saturday, December 3, 10am - 2pm, Singles Space Cost: FREE. This is the court-ordered, court-approved class. Learn how to successfully co-parent your children at this one time class. Annual Singles Christmas Dinner Dance Saturday, December 10, 6 - 10 pm, Haney Hall, cost: $25. This event’s proceeds will benefit Fisher House. Christmas @ Beersheba Preschool Angel Festival Elementary Gift-Giving Alternative Gift-Giving Market Youth Progressive Dinner Manger of Graceworks Harvest Hands Christmas Store Singles Christmas Gala HIGHWAY 56 Christmas Party Singles Christmas Gala Children’s Choirs “Lessons & Carols” Christmas Food Baskets Chancel Choir Festival of Carols 61st Ave. UMC Last Minute Toy Store The Longest Night: A Service of Healing & Hope Christmas Eve Worship
December 2 (Older Adults) December 3 December 3 December 3/4 & 10/11 December 4 December 8 - 15 December 8/9 December 10 December 11 December 10 December 14 December 16/ 17 December 18 December 18 - 21 December 21 December 24: 2, 4, 6, 8, & 11 pm
Stewardship and Giving information can be found at www.bumc.net/giving.
service opportunities
Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, November 13
Adopt A World Relief Family for Christmas A great way to show Christ’s love to the nations! We have 10 refugee families who have recently arrived in America after fleeing from persecution and oppression in refugee camps for many years. BUMC is partnering with World Relief to provide Christmas gifts of basic needs for those arriving with almost nothing. To adopt a family, contact Maya in the Missions Office at 324-8211 or mbknighten@bumc.net UNWRAPPED gifts are to be dropped off at the Penske truck in the BUMC parking lot on December 15 (4–8 pm) or in the Missions Office prior to December 15. Volunteer for Disaster Relief The Tennessee Conference Disaster Response Operation is in desperate need for volunteers during November and December to assist with rebuilding and recovery operations from Flood 2010 and Spring Storms 2011 across several TN counties. If you are interested in serving or want more information, please contact the Disaster Response Office at 615-695-2765 or disasterresponse@tnumc.com. Be a Santa to a Senior Bethlehem Center needs sponsors to provide a Christmas gift for a homebound senior that is on their Meals on Wheels program. The WISH LISTS compiled by the seniors are now in the BUMC Missions Office. To become a “Santa” come by weekdays, 9 am - 2 pm OR, call Maya at 324-8211 or Juanita at 324-7222. Miriam’s Promise a local adoption agency long supported by BUMC, will hold an informational meeting on domestic adoption on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at their offices on 522 Russell Street, Nashville, TN 37206. If you are looking at growing your family through adoption, this is an excellent way to gather information on cost, average wait time, openness and the training involved. The event is free, but reservations are required. For more info contact Lee-Ann Higgins at 292-3500. Room in the Inn, a ministry to homeless men runs November 1 thru March 31. Current needs are: Blue Jeans, Coats, Sweaters, Sweat Shirts, Sturdy Work Boots, and Tennis Shoes. NO dress clothes or shoes. Donations bins in the Chapel Narthex. Host nights open: December 9, 27, 30 and March 30. We also need one more Monthly Coordinator. If interested contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.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. Website Check out our new and improved website at www.harvesthandscdc.com! Christmas Giving Opportunity The Christmas Store is an opportunity for the families connected to our programs to come and purchase NEW gifts at 60% off retail cost. We collect “wish lists” from our families, letting us know exactly what they need and what they’d like to see in the store. There are two ways to help! You can do the shopping by requesting a custom shopping list and deliver gifts (unwrapped) to Harvest Hands’ Offices (1224 Martin Street, 37203) by December 5, or be a Christmas Store Sponsor and donate money and the Harvest Hands staff will do the shopping for you. If you, your family, friends or workplace would like to participate in our Christmas Store, contact Abby Buter at 499.4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com.
who to contact
children
Sunday School 9:45 & 11 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship (formerly Church Time) at all three worship services. Nursery 8 am to 12 pm for infants - 3 years H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, November 13 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym MILEAGE 5 pm, gym Alleluia Choir 6 pm Confirmation Parent Meeting 6-7 pm in the Chapel. This meeting is mandatory for all parents that plan for their child to participate in confirmation. MILEAGE Christmas Party December 11, 5 - 6 pm in the GYM Confirmation 2012 begins January 8th. Confirmation class is for 6th graders. Fee for the class is $90 until December 1st. Register your 6th grader for confirmation online at www.bumc.net. Contact Mary Anne Nelson, mnelson@bumc.net or 324-7241 for more information.
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Children’s MInistry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222 jhobbs@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Sunday Morning Opportunities 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, Students, and Adults Saturday Evening Opportunities 6:00 pm Worship Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus meets at Spring Hill High School 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance November 5/6 Weekend Total 2,403 October yearto-date contributions are 93.8% of budget. For additional details visit the website at bumc.net/giving.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/support 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: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@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
Stephen Ministry Are You Stressed? Discouraged? Feeling Down? You don’t have to go through difficult times alone. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confidential, one on one care. 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 Alzheimer’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.