the BEAM
October 2 - 8 , 2011
www.bumc.net
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
God
Lessons
from the Great Recession
New Sermon Series Begins October 8/9 “God Lessons from the Great Recession” 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? Find out in Martin’s new four-week sermon series. Come and bring a friend! October 08/09 Don’t Be a Financial Fool October 15/16 Follow God’s Financial Plan October 22/23 Cultivate a Life of Contentment October 29/30 Follow Dr. Green’s Final Prescription
Sanctuary 20th Anniversary Concert with Celebration Choir We will mark the 20th Anniversary of worship in the BUMC Sanctuary on October 30th with a concert of gospel music featuring guest artist, Buddy Greene, instrumentalists, singers of our congregation, and a Celebration Choir. Adults wishing to be a part of the Celebration Choir may join Rehearsals on: October 5, 12, 19......6 pm...... Sanctuary Thursday, October 27......Dress Rehearsal For information email Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net. Called Congregation Final Push! Please join us for our final push on October 3rd, 4th, and 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary as we contact the remaining 1000 households of our congregation. We need 100 people to join us in completing this work in Christ’s name! Visit www.bumc.net/called to Register or sign up in the Narthex on Sunday Mornings.
THRIVE It’s Wednesday night! October 5 –– 5:00 pm Meal $6 per person, $24 family maximum
Register for meal at bumc.net/thrive Register for children’s choirs at bumc.net/childrenschoir Register for adult studies at bumc.net/thrive
Menu: ham, salad, mac & cheese, green beans, bread, & dessert. Register for the meal by 3 pm, Monday, October 3 online at www.bumc.net/thrive or by email to jwilson@bumc.net. 6:15 - 7:30 pm • Children’s Choirs & Activities • Extra Mile (5th & 6th) • Student Thrive! (7th - 12th) • “The Lives of Great Christians” (All Adults) • A Work in Progress: Real Questions with Real Biblical Answers • MomsInPrayer 6:30 - 7:30 pm C-YA (College & Young Adults) 6:45 - 7:30 pm Boundaries (Single Adults) $21 7:00 - 8:30 pm Adult Chancel Choir
A Work in Progress (See Thrive! Above) Led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson The Lives of Great Christians (See Thrive! Above) Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey Spiritual Travels: A Study of 3 Provocative Books
adult studies
The Shack, Ragamuffin Gospel, and A Million Miles in a 1000 Years Sundays, through April 22, 5:20 - 7:30 pm. Led by Rick Hotzfeld
Register for adult studies A Faithful Heart: A Women’s Bible Study at bumc.net/adultstudies Tuesdays through November 30, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Led by Judith Bone.