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2012
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.
Step Up to WORSHIP God daily and weekly Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - This week’s focus is Bible Reading 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 Project 3:45 Bookmarks Are in the Outpost and Information Racks This is the last quarter of our church-wide New Testament reading plan for 2012. Want to discuss your reading with others? Join the conversation on Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church) or Twitter (@BrentwoodUMC #bumc345). www.bumc.net/bumc345. The Most Important Book a Christian Can Own! Wednesdays, thru October 24, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, A291 Led by Bishop Joe Pennel Join us for How to Read, Interpret and Understand the Bible. Become engaged with the sacred text, as Bishop Pennel invites us to hold, sit with, study and hear the Word of God. Registration encouraged online at www.bumc.net/register. Blessing of the Animals Sunday, 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.
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THE BEAM
October 7 - 13, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Readings for Oct 8 - 12: James 4 I Thess. 3 www.bumc.net/ bumc345
Cars! Cars! Cars! Everyone invited! Sponsored by For Men Only Sunday, October 14,1:30 pm, Hendersonville Invite a friend to tour Cliff Ernst’s car collection. Muscle cars, classics and favorite ‘50s &‘60s boulevard cruisers. This is one of FMO’s most requested outings, so don’t miss it. Contact Gary by Oct. 10 to attend: 370-3544, ghandberg@comcast.net. Directions provided when you RSVP. A $5 donation to Fisher House is suggested.
Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work There is Still Time to Be Part of the Construction of The Hands of Christ Women’s Clinic in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. To date we have raised almost $25,000! With our matching fund, that total goes over $50,000. If you have not yet contributed prayerfully consider a donation. This clinic serves the 80% of Hondurans living in poverty in the Tegucigalpa area. To learn more, contact Mike Dennision, 324-7222 or visit thehandsofchrist.org. Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, October 14, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood. ‘Double Red Cell Donations’ are accepted on the bus. Call Brenda Duncan (373-5637) for more information.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, October 7 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th-12th – Reunion Sunday Tabernacle 11:00 am Student Leader Team Meeting Rm 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 8 No Manfest with Travis No Harvest Hands Tuesday, October 9 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 Ministy at Room in the Inn.
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) -- Mondays, through October 15, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Back in room A291 on October 8. Topic “How to Start Conversations With Your Parents and Their Medical Providers.” Contact Sheryl Davis, 615-351-8145, huffdavis@comcast.net. Register online at bumc.net/COAP. PEP CLUB Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All persons 55+ are invited for covered dish supper and program of Broadway and Inspirational Music with Mark VanSickle who has performed on New York’s Broadway stage, accompanied by Bill Thompson on the piano. AARP Driver Training Course Sponsored by The Senior Adult Ministry Team Saturday, October 13, 8 am - 4 pm, A391. The cost is $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non-members with a break mid-day for lunch. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register, 324-7254, or jdonley@bumc.net. Kindergarten Worship Readiness Celebration Sunday, October 14, 12 noon to 1:30; Kindergarten children will receive their Worship Bags during church service. Celebration Lunch is 12 noon - 1:30 for Kindergarten children and their parents (no siblings please).Register for lunch at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Holly Fisher at hfisher@bumc.net or 324-8213. Singles In Fellowship Fall Roundup Dance - Saturday, October 13, 6-10 pm; BUMC Gym; Cost: $10 Make checks payable to BUMC-Singles and mail to BUMC Singles Attn. Alex, 309 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN, 37027. 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.
Wednesday, October 10 NO tutoring at 61st Ave. UMC 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
BUMC Women’s Dinner Benefiting Honduras Women’s Hospital Thursday, November 1, Doors open - 5 pm, dinner - 6 pm; Payment due October 19 The 2012 Table Theme is LIGHT OF HOPE. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed tables. Tickets for a table of 8 is $200. *Childcare will be available for $10 per child or max $15 per family. Please contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net to reserve a spot. To buy a table or volunteer, contact event chairs: Stephanie Alexander (macy1977@hotmail.com) or Rachael Melton (roystermelton@yahoo.com). Deadline to pay: Friday, October 19.
New Series Starts Tonight: Roots - when it comes to the health of a tree, there’s more than meets the eye. If you remove that tree from its roots or if you stop paying attention to what happens underground, bad things happen. The tree begins to die. That truth applies to us too. We’ll explore what it means to “remain in the vine” and stay connected to God. We encourage you to bring your BIBLES too!
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, this program combines a view of Christian marriage with the latest data on marital success. Each session is a stand-alone lesson. Childcare with registration bumc.net/register. Contact John Fite at 372-0250. Make the Choice that Matters: In just over 4 weeks, you have a very important decision to make. Let’s come together in a groundswell of support for unity despite theological, political or denominational differences. Come to Election Day Communion, Tuesday, November 6 at 7 pm. The whole community is welcome so invite your friends and neighbors. (Communion will also be served on Election Day during the regular Tuesday morning Prayer Service at 7 am.) 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.
Step Up to Serve
CHILDREN Infants - 6th Grade
Newborns in Need (NIN) provides care necessities to local hospitals serving premature, ill or impoverished newborns. NEEDED: sleepers, gowns, undershirts, onesies (preemie to three months), clothing new and gently used (sizes 3 - 12 mths). Donation bins in the Chapel Narthex thru October 7. Visit visit www.newborsinneed.org. 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 Maya at mbknighten@bumc.net, 324-8211. 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. Contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com. Room in the Inn, a ministry to homeless men, will begin in November. Donations of Men’s 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. There are still 5 open dates in the RITI 2012-2013 season: 12/18; 1/8, 1/18 (Friday), 2/19 and 3/26 and 2 Monthly Coordinators needed. If your group would be interested in hosting a night, contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com. Trinity Lunch Company (TLC) Help distribute lunches on October 10 and 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. 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. Fifteen $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
Sunday, October 7 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 Thru October 7; 8:30 & 11:00 worship, C321 Oct 14 - Each Kindergartners will receive a special bag in services. Celebration Lunch Noon - 1:30 pm. Register for Lunch at www.bumc.net/register. 3rd Grade Bible Blast October 7: 12 noon-2 pm. All 3rd Graders and their parents are welcome. Lunch is provided. Safe Sanctuary Training October 21, 11 am. Contact Ellen at egarrett!bumc.net.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, October 7 Sunday School GYM 9:45 am Mileage 5 pm, GYM Alleluia Choir 6 pm, adult choir room Wed., October 10 Extra Mile 6:15 pm, C305 Haiti Health Kits Thank you for contributing to the Haiti Health Kits!
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 2,014 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.
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 trained 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.