the BEAM
October 23 - 29 , 2011
Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
This Month in Worship
God
Lessons
from the Great Recession
October 22/23 - Cultivate a Life of Contentment October 29/30 - Follow Dr. Green’s Final Prescription Our economy is struggling. Expenses rise and incomes shrink or disappear altogether. In the midst of these tough times, what does the Bible have to say about our relationship with money? Listen to sermons on the web at www.bumc.net/sermons.
Timothy Project Table in the Narthex this Morning Are you an adult who would like to make a difference in a 7th or 8th grader’s life? If so, you could become part of our “Timothy Project” group. We need 200 adults to serve as prayer partners to these students in our church. You would simply pray, send cards/letters, and offer encouragement to your student. It’s a great way for you to make a difference just as Paul did in Timothy’s life when he was a young man. If you would like more information, contact Sandra Wiseman at jswise2@aol.com.
All Saints Weekend Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 On this weekend we will reflect on all who have gone before us, and now abide in the “great cloud of witnesses.” All those who have died in the past year from our family of faith will be named in the weekend services and a rose will be displayed in their honor. There will be a guided meditation with an opportunity to view the names added to the memorial wall, as well as pay respects to those buried in our Columbarium.
Meet Our New Bishop Sunday, October 23, 6 - 8 pm The Extended Cabinet of the Tennessee Annual Conference cordially invites all pastors and lay persons of the Tennessee Conference to a Service of Worship and Welcome for our new Episcopal leader, Bishop Ben Chamness, and his wife, Joye. A reception will follow in Haney Hall.
THRIVE It’s Wednesday night! October 26 –– 5:00 pm Meal $6/person, $24 family max
Menu: Grilled Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Dessert and Drink. Register for the meal by 3 pm, Monday, October 24 online at www.bumc.net/thrive or by email to jwilson@bumc.net. 6:15 - 7:30 pm Activities for all ages Visit www.bumc.net/thrive for more information.
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, October 23 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am High School Options 9th - 12th: • Sunday School • Youth Disciple Bible Study – Room A191 • Topical Discussion • Help Teach Children 11 am 7th-12th Sunday School – Jr Hi Rm 12:30 pm Merge Retreat Returns Home 4:45 pm Café Opens 7th-9th Grade 5-6:40 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups 7th-8th: Modified small groups - Merge Retreat 6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir 10th-12th Grade 5 - 6:10 Sonshine Choir Rehearsal 6:20 - 8 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups Monday, October 24 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Volunteer @ Harvest Hands, meet at BUMC Tuesday, October 25 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, October 26 3:30 pm meet at BUMC 61st Ave. Tutoring 6:30 pm Youth Thrive! Worship/Ministry Team Meetings, Youth Disciple Looking Ahead: Breakfast/Morning Devo w/Lindsay near RHS at Emily & Claire Sager’s House, Power Monday, October 31 at 7 am Breakthru Information Mtg. Sunday, November 6, 11 am, Tabernacle Youth Advent Concerts Sunday, November 27
Brentwood United Methodist Church UMW Cookbooks “Recipes from the Heart: The ONLY Cookbook You’ll Need” Cookbooks are available in the Outpost for $20 each. They are full of more than 500 favorite recipes of church members. They make great Christmas gifts! Employment Opportunity BUMC currently has an opening for a full-time staff position: Director of Facilities. Visit our website at www.bumc.org for the job requirements. Click on “about us” and select “employment”. Sunny Day Club is Growing and Needs Volunteers Volunteers work with people in the early stages of memory loss to provide social interaction, friendship, and stimulation in a caring environment while offering their caregivers a time of respite. The Club meets 11 am - 2 pm every Tuesday. Volunteers receive training and must complete a background check. Contact Rev. Erin Racine at eracine@bumc.net or 373-3663, ext. 244. Wednesday Night Dinner Volunteers Urgent need for volunteers to take on the oversight and coordination of Wednesday Night Dinners. The job includes helping put out the food, collecting the money, keeping the food tables filled and cleaning the utensils. Meal is served from about 5 pm until 7 pm. Contact Jeff Wilson at 324-8208 or jwilson@bumc.net.
upcoming activities Listening Sessions Listening sessions are opportunities for Martin to learn more about us as a community and to hear our hopes and dreams for the church. October 19: Adults in Mid-Life; Pathways, Challengers, Crossroads, New Covenant, Good News, Home Sunday school class, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room A292. Find a complete list at www.bumc.net. Meet Our New Bishop Sunday, October 23, 6 -8 pm Everyone is invited to meet Bishop Ben Chamness and his wife, Joye. Worship will be held at 6 pm, followed by a reception in Haney Hall. Single Adult Opportunities Register at www.bumc.net/singles for the following: Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, October 19 – November 23, 6:30-8pm, Singles Space, Cost: $30. Designed to take you from the complete moments of shock and grief to the process of inner healing and wholeness. Women’s Mini-Retreat Saturday, October 22, 9am - 2pm, Haney Hall, Cost: $25. Designed for women addressing topics that relate to their gender. This event will include sessions with speaker, Diane Cunningham, from DALLAS, TX and worship/ music led by Jennifer Wilkerson. Hands On Workshop Wednesday nights, October 26 - November 9, 6:15 pm, Rm A292 H.O.W. will equip parents and educators to enrich the lives of young children through hands-on learning experiences. BUMC moms Heather Gillum and Amy Croker will be leading. For more information, contact Heather at 615-473-7596 or ahandsonmom@gmail.com. Childcare provided for 3 year olds and younger - 4 year olds through 4th grade will be in Children’s Choir programs. Calling All Men! Retired Rear Admiral Jerry Breast to speak at next FMO Dinner Thursday, November 3rd, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Haney Hall Invite your friends and join us for a night of fellowship with other men of BUMC. This month’s topic is on Geopolitics, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Cost is $10 each and is payable at the door. Register online at bumc.net/formenonly. Questions? Contact Gary Haneberg at ghaneberg@comcast.net, or 615-566-9698. Brentwood United Methodist Day School presents “SHOPapalooza Wednesday, November 2, 9:30 am - 7:30 pm, Haney Hall. We will have over 40 vendors! Visit www.bumc.net/shop for the application. Questions? Email BUMCshop@gmail.com.
Stewardship and Giving information can be found at www.bumc.net/giving.
service opportunities
Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, October 23
Thanksgiving Food Bags for Bethlehem Centers of Nashville Bags needed for 140 homebound Meals on Wheels seniors. Cost: approximately $15. All the items will fit into one plastic grocery bag. Double bag, tie the top, and bring the bag to the donations bins in the Chapel Narthex or drop them off at the reception desk during the week. Deadline is November 6. Bag Contents: 2 cans low sodium green beans, 1 can whole kernel low sodium corn, 1 can low sodium chicken broth, 1 can low sodium cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans of fruit, 1 can cranberry sauce, 1 can yams, 1 box of instant potatoes, 1 box of stuffing mix, 1 box of Jello. Mobile Meal Drivers for Bethlehem Center 10 to 12 volunteer drivers are currently needed to deliver hot lunches Monday – Friday, between 10:30 - 11:45 am. Deliveries take 40 min. to an hour to complete. This is a great opportunity for moms with children as the homebound elderly love to see children. If interested or you need more information, contact Brooke Bell at Bethlehem Centers at 329-3386 or bbell@bethlehemcenters.org. MMDR (Mobile Medical Disaster Relief) 5409 Maryland Way, Brentwood Christmas Break Mission Trip to Haiti December 17-23, 2011 (Saturday – Friday). Cost: $1000 plus airfare per person. Housing is in a gated, guarded house in Thomazeau with indoor bathrooms and showers, but NO air conditioning (it’s very hot). The mission is working with Children of Hope Orphanage and doing 5 days of medical/dental clinics. Apply for the trip by Friday, October 28 by going to www.MMDR.org. Safe Haven’s 7th Annual Hike for the Homeless Saturday, November 5, Edwin Warner Park, Shelter #9. Registration at 9 am. Hike starts at 10 am. Event includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch, inflatables, a live band, rock climbing wall, and tons of activities for kids! The scenic paved trail is 3 miles and is stroller and dog friendly. For more info, go to www.safehaven.org. 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.
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. Coaches needed for flag football league (pre-K to 4th) that runs twice a week, October 25 - November 19 with a two hour commitment (practices on Tuesday evenings, games on Saturday mornings). Coaching experience is preferred, but not required. Contact Abby Buter at 499-4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com. Harvest Festival Volunteers Needed Saturday, October 29,11:30 am -1 pm for set-up, 1 - 5 pm to run booths, and 5 - 6:30 pm tp tear-down. We are looking for families and classes come up with a game idea, provide the supplies and prizes and host the game that day! Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 499.4963 if you can help!
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 Hands On Workshop Wednesday nights, Oct. 26 - Nov. 9, 6:15 pm, Rm A292 H.O.W. will equip parents and educators to enrich the lives of young children through hands-on learning experiences. BUMC moms Heather Gillum and Amy Croker will be leading. For more information, contact Heather at 615-4737596 or ahandsonmom@gmail.com. Childcare provided for 3 year olds and younger - 4 year olds through 4th grade will be in Children’s Choir programs.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, october 23 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym MILEAGE 5 pm, gym Alleluia Choir 6 pm
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 October 15/16 Weekend Total 1,764 September yearto-date contributions are 94.8% of budget. For additional details visit the website at bumc.net/giving2011.
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 Sometimes It’s Hard to Ask for Help… If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to care. To find out more, 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.