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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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the BEAM
October 21 - 27, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Oct 22 - 26: I Timothy 1 - 5 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Step Up to worship God daily and weekly Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - This week’s focus is Community 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 In your bulletin today you’ll find a response card to use during the specified time in worship as well as an insert that lists ways you can find community at BUMC. Blessing of the Animals - Rescheduled for TODAY Today, October 21, 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 CONNECT to a group Stephen Ministry Information Session TODAY, October 21, 8:45 am or 12:10 pm, Parlor (below the Narthex) Do you have the gifts of compassion and a listening ear? Then Stephen Ministry may be a good fit for you. 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 of Stephen Ministers is forming and will begin training in January. To learn more, attend the information session or contact Hal Bumbalough, at 417-4041 or halbumbalough@yahoo.com. 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.
Step Up to INVITE and welcome others Support Election Day Communion - Pick Up a Yard Sign! Stop by the table in the narthex today and pick up a yard sign to help spread the word that BUMC invites everyone to Election Day Communion on November 6 at 7 am & 7 pm. Let your neighborhood know that our passions are best spent in the passion of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. 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 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 16 7:00 pm...................... Festival of Carols Chancel Concert December 21 6:00 pm...................... The Longest Night: Service of Healing & Hope December 23 TBA............................. Warehouse Christmas December 24 2, 4, 6, 8, & 11 pm ..... Christmas Eve Services Christmas Festival of Carols - December 16 Rehearsals have begun!The music is glorious, the time commitment short, the fellowship fun, and the blessings using your voice to praise God abounding! Join us for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 7:15 - 8:15 pm in the adult choir room.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, October 21 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th – Tabernacle 10th-12th – Room A191 No Sunday evening activities due to Fall Break Monday, October 22 NO Manfest with Travis NO Harvest Hands Tuesday, October 23 NO Breakfast Club 12-2 Middle School Hangtime w/ Neal at Crockett Park - meet near the Tennis Courts for sport activities and hanging out! 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Game Night Ministry, Room in the Inn. Wednesday, October 24 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 $758 so far and are hoping to raise the remaining $82! 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. 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. Thanksgiving Dinner November 16, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Singles space Cost: $5 and food item (see below). The church will provide turkey, ham, bread, and drinks. Last names beginning with A-D bring a potato dish, E-G bring an appetizer, H-M bring a vegetable, and N-Z bring a dessert. RSVP by November 12 by sending in your check or visiting our receptionist. Mail checks to BUMC Attn. Alex, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027. Tickets will be limited! 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. Nexxus Chamber Concerts Taking a Break The Nexus Chamber Orchestra concert series will NOT be holding programs on either October 21 or November 18, as would be its typical third Sunday of the month tradition at 4 pm in the BUMC Chapel. Be looking for future updates for upcoming Nexus concerts in 2013 in the BEAM or at www.nexuschamberorchestra.org. How to Read, Interpret and Understand the Bible Wednesday, October 24, 6:30-7:30pm, led by Bishop Joe Pennel Registration encouraged online at www.bumc.net/register. 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.
Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 9, $10. Register online by Sat., Nov. 10. Website has more info.
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 October, November & December. Contact: Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net.
Breakthru Winter Retreat Early Registration online thru Sunday, November 11. Our biggest trip of the year, December 28 - 31 for 7th-12th grade.
PEP Club November 13, 5:30 pm (Note time change) Haney Hall All persons 55+ are invited for a catered dinner followed by praise and worship with harpist Susie Bonner and spoken word by Bishop Robert Spain. Make reservations and pre-pay $6/person by November 4 to Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 373-3663.
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@gmail.com or 615-310-0126. Thank you to the volunteers & supporters of the Fall 2012 Kidsale which raised over $20,000 for youth missions and other outreach ministries in our community including Room in the Inn (men’s clothing); Newborns in Need (baby clothing); a Domestic Women’s Shelter (children’s clothing); and Graceworks ministry with “donations that keep them going.” Mark your calendar for the Spring 2013 Kidsale -- March 12-16.. 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: $20/person ages 7 & older and $10 per child age 6 & under. Register at www.bumc.net thru Nov.1. 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.
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
Save the Date! “Being an Intentional Parent” by David Thomas, Daystar Counseling Ministries Wed., November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sunday, October 21 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. Safe Sanctuary Training NEW DATE October 28, 11 am Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, October 21 Sunday School GYM 9:45 am NO Mileage or Alleluia Choir due to Fall Break Wednesday, October 24 Extra Mile 6:15 pm, C305 Wednesday, October 31 NO Extra Mile due to Halloween Confirmation 2013 Online Registration for Confirmation for 6th graders is now open at bumc.net/register.
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 October 13/14 2,083 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