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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.
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October 14 - 20, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Oct 15 - 19: I Thess. 4 II Thess. 3 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to WORSHIP God daily and weekly Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - This week’s focus is Worship Weekends through November 18 “I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 – The Message Why We Come to Worship ‘Touching Hearts And Transforming Lives’ perfectly defines our worship experience. Our hearts are touched by the compassion and generosity of our fellow worshippers and we are transformed by the quality of the worship experience that challenges us to spiritual growth and motivation to be better Christians.” – John & Martha Martinez “I truly love to worship each Sunday morning & soak in every part of the service. It’s a joy to be in fellowship with so many wonderful people at BUMC. Worshipping & praising Him is my expression of prayerful gratitude for the gift of Christ’s unwavering steadfast love, representing truth & grace upon the cross.” – Karen Simpson “We try to love and worship God every day and to be His instrument in the world. One part of this is we come to Sunday worship to praise and glorify God with other believers. Our hope is that we leave (worship) more reflective of the One who has been worshipped.” – Bill & Shelley Prevost “We come to worship to be reminded of the sacrifice Christ made for us and to hear beautiful and inspiring music. We also love the fellowship of our family and the connection we get by uniting with our Sunday school family to lift each other up in prayer and celebrate our praises together.” – Jarod & Ali Peace Blessing of the Animals Today, October 14, 2 pm, front lawn of the church All creatures great and small (and their owners) are invited to attend this special celebration of God’s creation! Bring your pets for a special blessing. Please be sure that all pets are leashed or in a pet carrier.
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work Red Cross Blood Drive Today, October 14, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood.
Contribute to the building of a hospital for mothers and their children in Honduras.
Women Helping Women! BUMC Women’s Dinner Benefiting Hands of Christ Hospital in Honduras Thursday, November 1 Doors open - 5 pm, dinner - 6 pm; Payment due October 19 Emcee: FOX New’s Stacy Case; Program Speaker: Melissa Wyatt; Special Music: Molly Wells. The 2012 Table Theme is LIGHT OF HOPE - prizes awarded for best-dressed tables. A table of 8 is $200. To buy a table or volunteer, contact Stephanie Alexander (macy1977@hotmail.com) or Rachael Melton (roystermelton@yahoo.com). *Childcare will be available for $10 per child or max $15 per family - contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, October 14 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th – Tabernacle 10th-12th – Room A191 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, October 15 6:45 am NO Manfest with Travis (not a Power Monday) 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC carpool to Harvest Hands’ Tuesday, October 16 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lindsay-Brueggers 4-5 pm Middle School Hangtime w/ Neal at BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Game Night Ministry, Room in the Inn. Wednesday, October 17 3:30 p.m. Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC’s after school program. 6:00 pm Meet Youth Staff in Cafe to walk across the street together for dinner 7:00 pm Bible Studies: Middle School, High School Guys, High School Girls, YouthDisciple Joy Buckets The Student Ministry and Youth Choirs have been raising money to support our two children through Restore Haiti’s child sponsorship program. We have collected $729.70 so far and are hoping to raise the remaining $110.30 needed this Sunday night, October 14! Sunday, October 21 No youth activities Enjoy fall break! Retro Skate Challenge Sunday, October 28, 6-8 pm Brentwood Skate Center, 7th12th graders and small group leaders. Drop off and pick up there. $5 at the door. Bring socks and extra money for dinner/video games (optional). Wednesday, October 31 No youth activities - Halloween
Step Up to Connect Part-time Paid Position Available BUMC has a great opportunity for someone with a flexible evening and weekend schedule. The maintenance department needs an “on call” staff member to work a maximum of 15 hours weekly. If you are interested, please forward your resume to Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net. COAP (Children of Aging Parents) -- LAST WEEK - Monday, October 15, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Room A291. Topic “Choosing ‘Services’ for My Parents: What to Consider?” Contact Sheryl Davis, 615-351-8145, huffdavis@comcast.net. Register at bumc.net/COAP. Singles In Fellowship Yoga - Tuesdays, 6-7:15 pm; Singles Space; Cost: suggested $5 donation to Fisher House. We hope you can join us for this relaxing, rejuvenating class. Our instructor suggests no eating 30 prior to class. Divorce Recovery October 24–December 5; Wednesdays, 6-8 pm; Singles Area Cost $30. Support and encouragement for those adjusting to life after divorce. Transparenting November 17, 10 am - 2 pm;Singles Area; Cost: $25. Divorcing, separating, and never-married parents will learn ways to minimize the negative impact of divorce or separation on children. Marriage Enrichment: Partners on the Journey Sponsored by Congregational Care Tuesdays, through November 6, 6:30 – 8 pm, A391 (stand-alone sessions) Led by John Fite, Ph.D., TN Licensed Psychologist-HSP of the Counseling Center at BUMC. A combined view of Christian marriage and data on marital success. Each session is a stand-alone lesson. Childcare with registration - bumc.net/register. How to Read, Interpret and Understand the Bible Wednesdays, October 17 & 24, 6:30-7:30pm, led by Bishop Joe Pennel Registration encouraged online at www.bumc.net/register. Stephen Ministry Information Session Sunday, October 21, 8:45 am or 12:10 pm, Parlor (below the Narthex) If you or someone you know has the gifts of care and compassion then Stephen Ministry may be a good fit. Stephen Ministers are trained lay people who offer one-on-one, confidential Christian care for those who are going through difficult times. A new class is forming and will begin training in January. Join us at an information session or contact Hal Bumbalough, 417-4041 or halbumbalough@yahoo.com. BUMC Organist Gregg Bunn in Concert Monday, October 22, 7:30 pm, McAfee Hall, Belmont University An inaugural concert of “Organ Masterworks” at Belmont University’s new performance venue, McAfee Hall, featuring Belmont’s organ faculty Andrew Risinger (organist at West End UMC) and BUMC’s organist, Gregg Bunn. Free & open to the public. Sunny Day Club Memorial Dedication Tuesday, October 23, 11:30 am, Church Prayer Garden The Sunny Day Club will hold a brief dedication service for the memorial finial purchased by the original Sunny Day Club in memory of all deceased Sunny Day members. All are welcome to attend. Call Katie Anderson at 370-9467 or Julie Thomas at 370-9327 with any questions. Day School Fall Festival Friday, October 26, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, GYM (Dinner from 5 - 7 pm) Activities for preschoolers including pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatable jumpers, indoor games & more! Children dress in Halloween costumes. Tickets through the Day School, Day School parent, or at the door for $10. (All persons regardless of age must have a ticket). Call 373-2523 or email dayschool@bumc.net. Election Day Communion: On November 6 You Have a Decision to Make Will you choose to gather with others regardless of theological, political or denominational differences at God’s table? Let’s make the choice that matters. Come to Election Day Communion, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7 pm. Help make this a community event by inviting your friends and neighbors to join you. (Communion will also be served on Election Day during the regular Tuesday morning Prayer Service at 7 am.)
Step Up to Serve
children Infants - 6th Grade
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 can help make the difference between a future of poverty or well-being. You will receive your child’s photo and regular progress reports. Contact Juanita Hobbs at jhobbs1207@gdmail.com or 615-310-0126. Trinity Lunch Company (TLC) Help distribute lunches on October 20 from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may have to walk and distribute sacks to local homes. Contact Pat Freudenthal at pfreu@comcast.net or 615-227-1953 ext. 108. Room in the Inn Orientation Tuesday, October 23, 7PM in the Gym. This is for ALL the coordinators for the different classes or small groups who will be hosting Room In The Inn this season. 2012 Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day Held at D1 Sports Training in Franklin, November 22. Benefits Graceworks Ministries. This annual family-focused event includes a certified 5K Walk/ Run and Kid’s Fun Run. BUMC group rate of $20 per person ages 7 & older and $10 per child age 6 & under. Register at www.bumc.net through November 1, 2012. Room in the Inn, a ministry to homeless men, will begin in November. Donations of Mens only blue jeans in good condition, warm coats, sweaters, and NEW socks and underwear are needed. NO suits, ties or dress clothes of any kind. Donation bins are in the Chapel Narthex and 2 Monthly Coordinators needed. Contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com. Men of Valor, a faith based prison ministry, needs male mentor volunteers once a week for one hour. The program has its own cell block and is staffed by Men of Valor counselors. Contact Andy Dodson at 615-834-5947.
Sunday, October 14 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool) Volunteers needed to start 9:45 am Godly Play Contact Holly at hfisher@bumc.net. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Kindergarten Worship Readiness Classes October 14 Celebration Lunch Noon - 1:30 pm All Kindergartners and their parents are invited. Safe Sanctuary Training October 21, 11 am Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net.
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 Monday Lunch Volunteers Individuals needed to help with community lunches held at Harvest Hands one Monday a month. Volunteers provide a passing dish as well as serve and fellowship with community members and staff. Passing dishes needed even if you can’t attend. Contact Linda Tharpe at tharpela@gmail.com. Harvest Festival Volunteers Needed Individuals, groups, families and Sunday School classes needed to host games and booths at our annual Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 27, 12-4 pm, 431 Wingrove Ave. Volunteers come up with a game or booth idea, provide all the supplies and give-aways and host the booth the day of the festival. Contact Abby Buter at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 to volunteer. Youth Retreat Sponsorships Needed Twelve $100 sponsorships needed to take our middle and high school students on a fall retreat to Deer Run Retreat Center in October. This is a great experience for our youth that they don’t normally have. Contact Abby Buter at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if interested.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, October 14 Sunday School GYM 9:45 am Mileage 5 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir 6 pm, adult choir room Wed., October 17 Extra Mile 6:15 pm, C305 Confirmation 2013 Online Registration for Confirmation for 6th graders will open on October 15. bumc.net/ highway56 Save the Date! “Being an Intentional Parent” by David Thomas, Daystar Counseling Ministries Wed., November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel 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 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 September 29/30 2,166 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: 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.
A Stephen Minister Could Make a Real Difference in Your Life! We all go through times in our life when we could benefit from a little extra care and attention. Stephen Ministers have been trained to provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care and encouragement. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663