THE BEAM LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
October 13-19, 2013
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
Wednesday Night Pastor’s Bible Study Davis concludes his Wednesday night study of Luke this Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. October 23 - December 11 (excluding November 27), Dr. Jeff Wilson will lead a study of the Letters of Paul. New small groups are also forming. Come on Wednesday night for more information. Imagine . . . For three weekends beginning October 19/20, Dr. Davis Chappell will continue unpacking God’s word in three well-loved stories in the Gospel of Luke: the rich young ruler, the parable of the talents, and the widow’s mite. Join us as Dr. Chappell brings these stories to life in the context of our daily lives and shows us how God can do more than we can ask or imagine when we entrust our lives and resources to him. American Red Cross Blood Drive is Today Two Red Cross bloodmobiles are here today from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Donor registration is in the main lobby. Requirements to donate: you must be at least 17-years-old; weigh at least 110 lbs.; be in good health; have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate; and you must have a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card.
Brentwood UMC Dayschool Fall Fest October 18
BUMC Dayschool Fall Festival Friday, October 18, 4:30 – 7:30 pm $10 per person for dinner and all the fun! Tickets available in the Day School office, church reception desk (exact cash or check only) or at the door. Activities include jumpers, face painting, train ride, pony rides, petting zoo, TWO balloon artists, ring toss, family photo ops, prizes, magic show & so much more! A special jumper area for toddlers will be inside with the games. Dinner Sponsors: Cross Corner Grill, City Café, Strouds, McAlister’s, Kroger, Publix and Jimmy John’s. Kids, wear your costume; and parents, bring your camera!
Addiction & Recovery: Christ-centered Education & Worship Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, October 22 – November 12, In the Tabernacle A 4-week series on the medical, emotional, and spiritual components of addiction and recovery concluding with a worship service. Childcare with advance reservation; contact Meredith Spencer, mspencer@ bumc.net, 324-7239. For those struggling with any addiction, impacted by it or interested in learning more. October. 22 Shannon Webb, RN............physical effects of addiction and recovery October 29 Dr. John Fite.......................emotional effects of addiction and recovery November 5 Rev. Justin Collett...............Spiritual effects of addiction and recovery November 12 Worship Service Congratulations to CYMT! The Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT), our partner in ministry, has been awarded a generous grant of $240,000 over three years from Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund the Theology Together project, which will educate youth workers alongside the teenagers with whom they minister. Theology Together will encourage theological dialogue, vocational discernment, and reflective action in youth ministries in the local church. For more information, visit www.cymt.org.
Colorado Flood Relief
Colorado Flood Relief The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has been active in the areas of Colorado affected by the recent floods. If you would like to support these efforts, consider making a cash donation to US Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #901670. This is the most effective and immediate way you can support relief and recovery efforts following a disaster. One hundred percent of your gift will support survivors of the Colorado floods and ensure UMCOR is prepared to respond whenever and wherever emergencies strike in the United States.