BEAM - Nov 18 Issue

Tuesday Morning 7:00 am Prayer (Sanctuary)

TRINITY CHURCH New Address 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE November 10/11 2,292 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.

Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.

Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.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 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Tammy Hakim, 480-0357 thakim@paministry.org Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC 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.

GROUPS 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 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732.

MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.

It’s Okay to Be Human . . .

We try to keep our struggles hidden or stuffed deep inside. However, that’s not God’s plan. You don’t have to go through difficult times alone.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confidential, one on one care. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.

UP

Readings for Nov 19 - 23: II Peter 3 Revelation 3 www.bumc.net/ bumc345

THE BEAM

Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Adults

RESOURCES

worship connect invite serve give

Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel

www.bumc.net/encouragement

STEP

615-373-3663 www.bumc.net

cOnGreGAtiOnAl cAre And cArinG Ministries

Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These pactices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027

November 18 - 24, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2012

Brentwood

Step Up to WOrshiP daily and weekly Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - Serving Today in your bulletin you will find a serving commitment card which lists the many ways you may volunteer your time to serve God through the ministries of BUMC. A Serving Catalog and a Missions Catalog are available in the Narthex to help you choose where & how you’d like to serve. You may also fill out a card on-line at www.bumc.net/serving.

New for 2013!! Available Today - Missions Catalog Check out the new 2013 Missions Catalog which describes serving opportunities outside the walls of BUMC. It’s available today in the Narthex or on-line at www.bumc.net/serving.

Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - Financial Giving If you haven’t already, please fill out your 2013 financial giving commitment card and return to the church by December 9. Extra cards are available in the information racks or on-line at www.bumc.net/giving.

Step Up to inVite and welcome others TODAY - Annual Holiday Shoppe and Bake Sale Sunday, November 18 , 8 am to 12:30, Parlor Get a head start on your holiday shopping and benefit the missions of BUMC’s UMW. “Hearts in Motion” choir to sing in worship November 24 & 25 “Hearts in Motion,” also known as “HIM,” consists of 20 young singers from Oslo, Norway.

HIM began in the summer of 2000 with a group of friends from the Sagavoll School of Music in Oslo. They have risen through the ranks to become one of the busiest and most renown groups in Norway, and have had opportunities to perform with several American popular artists, including Barry Manilow and Stevie Wonder. Visit www.bumc.net/heartsinmotion.

Step Up to AdVent WOrshiP daily and weekly “In the Light” Youth Advent Concerts Sunday December 2 Narthex, 3:30, 5:00 & 7:00 pm

“In the Light”

Join us for this beloved BUMC Advent tradition in a unique setting as over 200 youth usher us into the season of Advent with music & instruments.

For other Advent Worship & Concerts See Inside

important dates Tuesday Morning Prayer Service Tuesday, November 20 - no service Tuesday, November 27 - resumes at 7 am, Sanctuary Saturday Evening Worship

Saturday, November 24 - moved to the Sanctuary for this week only

Wednesday Evening Activities

Wednesday, November 21 - no children’s choirs or youth activities

BUMC Thanksgiving Holiday

Church offices closed November 22 & 23 In case of emergency, call Pastor-on-Call, 615-969-3086.

Annual Charge Conference

Thursday, November 29, 6:30 pm, Chapel (Childcare provided) Join us for a time of worship, an overview of

our SLI work, and required Charge Conference business.

students 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, November 18 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th - Tabernacle 10th-12th - Room A191 10th-12th - Church Now 7th-9th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small

Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr.

High Room 10th-12th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr.

High Room 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small

groups –Tabernacle Monday, November 19 No Manfest with Travis 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, November 20 No Breakfast Club w/ Lindsay or Hangtime w/ Neal 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Game Night Ministry, Room in the Inn Wednesday, November 21 No 61st Ave. UMC’s tutoring or Youth Bible Studies Family Potluck and Worship Wednesday, November 28, 6:30-7:45, family meal and worship together in the youth area.

To R.S.V.P. and sign up for a food item, email Julie Morgan at im.4.gven@gmail.com by Sunday, November 25.

Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 9, $10.

Tonight is the last opportunity to register in small groups or contact Elizabeth Waynick at ewaynick@bumc.net. Small group Dinner Host homes are still needed!

Breakthru Winter Retreat Regular Registration deadline is Sunday, November 25. Our biggest trip of the year, December 28-31 for 7th-12th grade. Website has more details. Great opportunity to invite a friend!

New Orleans Spring Break Mission Trip registration is now available online. Trip is March 24-29, 2013.

Step Up to Connect “Being an Intentional Parent” Workshop with David Thomas The BUMC Dayschool presents this parenting workshop with David Thomas of Daystar Counseling Ministries on Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Singles In Fellowship Christmas Dinner Dance Saturday, December 8, 6:30-10 pm; Haney Hall. Cost: $25 before December 1, $30 after. Music from David Wallace! Attire is semi-formal/ dressy dress. Make checks payable to BUMC Singles, mai to Singles Ministry Attn.

Alex, 309 Franklin Rd, B’wood, 37027, or stop by our reception area.

Meal for Safe Haven Shelter December 13, 1:30 - 6:00 pm; Singles Area & Parlor Kitchen; Cost: $25. We will be preparing meals for the families at the Safe Haven shelter. Come join us!

Yoga Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:15 pm, Room 149A and B (Singles Area). All are welcome.

Donations are encouraged.

Volunteer Video Camera Operators Needed for Sunday Worship No previous knowledge necessary -- training will be provided. Contact Jim Williams at 615-829-0151, willsofa@aol.com.

Blood Drive Sunday, December 9, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood. ‘Double Red Cell Donations’ are accepted on the bus. Contact Brenda Duncan at 373-5637 for more information. The October 14 blood drive results: 48 productive units.

BUMC’s JoySound Orchestra: Rehearsals in B163, Sundays, 3:45 – 5:00 pm.

6th grade through youth, adults and college students. Come enjoy playing the music of the church and participate in music worship services through December. Contact: Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net.

Advent Offerings Lightening Our Loads: Freedom through Forgiveness Wednesdays, December 5 - 19, 6:00-7:30 pm, Room A291 The holidays are stressful for all of us especially when we are carrying the heavy burdens of past wounds and heartaches. Join Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay for a 3-week study of forgiveness and learn how to let go and experience a lighter way of living. Childcare available by registration at www.bumc.net/livingwell.

Fun Advent Events for Children Age 3 – Grade 4 Saturday, December 1, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Register online at www.bumc.net.

Preschool Angel Festival (ages 3 – Kindergarten); Elementary Gift Making (Grades 1-4) Two Advent Mini-Retreats for Women: Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent [based on a book by Enuma Okoro] Saturdays, December 8 and 15; 8:30 - 10:30 am; Room 292, attend one or both.

Led by Judith Bone. Registration encouraged, www.bumc.net/register.

Mark Your Calendar! Advent Worship & Concerts December 2 3:30, 5 & 7 pm ........... Youth Advent Concerts December 9 8:30 & 11:00 am......... Services of Music directed by James Wells

featuring the Alleluia 5th & 6th Grade Choir

9:50 am...................... Service of Music led by Awakening Band

4:00 pm...................... Music City Bronze Handbells

7:00 pm...................... BUMC Chamber Concert December 12 6:30 pm...................... Lessons & Carols Children’s Choirs Concert December 15 7:00 pm...................... Rachael Lampa Christmas Benefit Concert

For Harvest Hands December 16 7:00 pm...................... Festival of Carols Chancel Concert December 21 6:00 pm...................... The Longest Night: Service of Healing & Hope December 24 2, 4, 6, 8, & 11 pm ..... Christmas Eve Services

Step Up to Serve Graceworks Food Pantry in urgent need of FUEL bags. ITEMS NEEDED: (Individual Serving Sizes of 8 oz. shelf stable boxed milk, cereal, Tuna/chicken with crackers, microwavable meals macaroni & cheese, spaghetti & meat, snacks including cheese, 4 oz. canned fruit cups, pudding cups and a salty snack. Donation bins in Chapel Narthex.

Thank you BUMC for your overwhelming response to the urgent appeal to fill flood buckets with supplies to aid those who’ve been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. 132 flood buckets have now been filled and picked up by the Conference Office for delivery.

Save the Date!! The Annual Matthew 25 Alternative Gift Giving begins its 2012-2013 season the weekend of December 1/2. There will be purchasing stations throughout the church for the entire month of December. Instead of going to the mall to purchase a gift for a loved one that they do not need, consider honoring them with an “alternative gift” that will benefit hurting people in need here and around the world. 100% of your gift(s) goes to the ministry that you select. The NEW brochures will be available December 1.

AIDS Angel Tree Each Weekend, November 25 - December 16, 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. Be a Santa to a Senior Bethlehem Center needs sponsors to provide a Christmas gift for a homebound senior who 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 Mike at 324-7222.

Sponsor a child at one of our partner schools in South Africa -- Thembelihle School or Brentwood Society Preschool Just $400 a year for Thembelihle or $250 for Brentwood Society. Contact Juanita Hobbs at jhobbs1207@gmail.com or 615-310-0126.

harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)

children Infants - 6th Grade

Save the Date!

“Being an Intentional Parent” by David Thomas, Daystar Counseling Ministries, Wed., November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm New on Wednesday nights 6:15 - 7:30, Room A292 – Coffee and conversation while you wait for your child to finish Wednesday night activities. All parents are welcome!

Sunday, November 18 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool) Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades

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

Sunday, November 18

Mark your calendars for the Rachael Lampa and Friends 4th Annual Christmas Benefit Concert for Harvest Hands Our annual concert will be Saturday, December 15, 7:00 pm in the BUMC Sanctuary. Tickets available each Sunday in the Narthex.

Mileage 5-6 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir 6-7 pm, adult choir room

Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed. This year will mark the fifth year for our basketball and cheerleading league and we need a lot of coaches!

• once a week practices being on either Monday or Tuesday nights (begins Jan. 14) • once a week games each Saturday morning, January 26 - March 2 To serve contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Christmas Store Giving Opportunity. Individuals, families, Sunday School classes, or workplaces needed to purchase and donate Christmas gifts for our annual Christmas Store. The Christmas Store is an opportunity for the families connected to our programs to come and purchase gifts at 60% off retail cost. Request a custom shopping list and shop directly from the list or donate a sponsorship for our staff to do the shopping.

Donations need to be dropped off to Harvest Hands by Monday, December 3.

Wednesday, November 21 NO Exra Mile due to Thanksgiving Break

Sunday School GYM 9:45 am

Confirmation 2013 Online Registration for Confirmation for 6th graders is now open at bumc.net/register. Visit bumc.net/highway56 for more information.

christmas poinsettias & food baskets

Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or purchasing a food basket.

c POINSETTIA - $15 (deadline 12/9)

In Memory Of

c FOOD BASKET - $65

Given By

(deadline 12/4)

In Honor Of

Place order form along with your payment in the offering plate.

Given By