the BEAM
September 18 - 24, 2011
www.bumc.net
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
Newcomers Coffee & Conversation with Martin Sunday, September 18 Newcomers and guests are invited at 9:45 am in the Chapel to meet Martin, ask your questions and discover what the joys and possibilities of your future at Brentwood UMC could look like.
We Need YOU! Mondays-Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm, September 6 – 22, 2011 As of the end of last week, over 1,700 households had been
contacted but around 1,500 remain to be called. Please give just a couple of hours one night this week to make sure that each member of BUMC knows they are loved and cared for. Come to the Narthex at 6 pm, Monday through Thursday, with your charged cell phone in hand. You don’t have to register -- and training will be provided. Mexico Mission Team Returns Tonight, September 18 after spending 10 days in Tlancualpican, Puebla, Mexico at the Tree of Life Center in the GYTTE Program (Give Ye Them To Eat) working with missionaries, Terry and Muriel Henderson. The 10 member team is: Dwight Armstrong (team leader), Dan Magyar, Miguel Palmer, James Marks, Jim Zeigler, Mary Haas, Christie VanLandingham, Mary Susan Rhodes, Pat Smith, and Michelle McRae. To learn more about the trip go to their blog at www.bumcmexico2011.wordpress.com. Please be in prayer for safe travels for this dedicated team as they journey home. Nexus Chamber Presents “For the Love of Guitar” Sunday, September 18, 4 pm, Chapel Paul Carrol Binkley’s classic guitar performance with Nexus will present an exciting and varied selection: from his original orchestrations of classical music to his own compositions to a fresh twist on a surprise piece of iconic pop culture created especially for the Nexus Chamber Orchestra. Admission is free and open to the public.
THRIVE It’s Wednesday night! September 21 –– 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
Meatloaf, Mac and Cheese, Baked Apples, Salad, Bread, Dessert DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! See inside for details. Register for the meal by 3 pm, Monday, September 19 online at www.bumc.net/thrive or by email to rtharpe@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) Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey • Begins Sept. 28: A Work in Progress: Real Questions with Real Biblical Answers Led By Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson • 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 Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson The Lives of Great Christians (See Thrive! Above) Led 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
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, September 18 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 & Current Events Discuss. – Café • Help Teach Children 11 am 7th-12th Sunday School – Jr Hi Rm 11 am Teacher Training (for those wishing to help teach preschool - 8th) 4-5 pm Youth Handbells 4:45 pm Café Opens 7th-9th Grade 5-6:40 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups 6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir Rehearsal 10th-12th Grade 5 - 6:10 Sonshine Choir Rehearsal 6:15 - 8 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups Monday, September 19 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Volunteer @ Harvest Hands, meet at BUMC Tuesday, September 20 6:30 am Tuesday breakfast club with Lindsay at Brueggers 4-5 pm Hangtime with Nellie @ Chick-Fil-A for 7th - 8th only 6:00 pm Meet at BUMC Odyssey game night Wednesday, Sept 21 3:30 pm meet at BUMC 61st Ave. Tutoring 6:15 pm Wednesday to 7:30 Night Thrive (Worship, ministry teams, Disciple Bible) Sunday, September 25 11:00 am Goodbye Party & Wedding Shower for Anne Porter! To help Email Lynne Wills at lwills222@comcast.net.
Brentwood United Methodist Church upcoming activities 20th Anniversary 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: September 21 & 28 – 6 pm in Room 292 October 5, 12, 19 – 6 pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, October 27 – Dress Rehearsal For information email Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net From Islam to Christianity - Their Journey, Tuesday, September 20, 6:00-8:30 pm Open to men and women age 16 & up. Sponsored by For Men Only Ministry. Come hear 2 women and 2 men that were formally of the Muslim Faith give their testimonies of their life journey to becoming a Christian today. Time available for questions of our speakers. Cost $5 per person - reservations recommended. Childcare will be provided with reservation. To reserve a table as a Sunday school class or group, contact Mike Davis at mdavis2191@comcast.net. For more information on guest speakers and to register visit www. bumc.net/formenonly. 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. September 21: Parents of Older Children & Teens, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Find a complete list at www.bumc.net. AARP Driver Safety Program Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 Deadline to register: Monday, September 19. The AARP Driver Safety Program stressing safer automobile driving techniques and tips for adults 50 and over. Held 8 am - 12 noon in Room A291. Limited to 30 participants, cost: $12. Register at www.bumc.net or contact Julie Donley, 324-7254 or jdonley@bumc.net. New BUMC Orchestra No matter your experience or skill level, bring your instruments and enjoy playing the music of the church together! Sundays 4:00-4:45 in B163, (next to the Chancel Choir rehearsal room). All youth and adults welcome! Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net. Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, October 9, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Our goal is 50 units of blood. We had a good turnout at the August 14 drive, with 56 registering to donate. We didn’t make our goal in August, but we had a tremendous improvement from the 35 units donated in June. Good work...but we still need more bodies in the chairs…please find the time to donate on October 9! It Takes Two - Marriage Enrichment Workshop - www.bumc.net/marriage Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm; October 11 - November 1; A291 For couples newly married and eager for more information about Christian marriage or those in a good stable marriage they care about protecting. Led by Dr. John Fite and Caroline Beavers, LPC (BUMC Counseling Center). Childcare available with reservation. Space is limited, register by October 4 by calling Caroline at 615-371-2550. Single Adult Opportunities Boundaries Class, Wed., Sept. 7–Oct.12, 6:45 - 7:30 pm, Cost: $21, Singles Space. Book Club, Tues., Sept. 13, 6:30 - 8 pm, Singles Space. “The Color of Water” by James McBride. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Transparenting Class, Saturday, September 24, 10-2 pm, Singles Space. Learn how to help your child in the transition of divorce and to successfully co-parent. This class fulfills the court ordered requirement for divorcing parents and is FREE if taken here at BUMC. Register at www.bumc.net/singles. Singles Game Night, Saturday, September 24, 6:30-9 pm, Cost: $4, Singles Space Benefits Fisher House including dinner. Chicken and bread to be provided, but please bring a side item and RSVP with that item to bdunn@bumc.net.
Stewardship and Giving information can be found at www.bumc.net/giving.
children Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, September 18
service opportunities 61st Avenue After School Mentors Needed The 61st Ave. After School Program for grades K-5 meets each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact Nita Haywood at 292-7184 or nitahaywood@aol.com. Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) needs volunteers, ages 55 & up, to tutor at-risk students in the Williamson County Schools. To learn more about this worthwhile program, contact Angie Pradat at 376-4332 or apradat@fiftyforward.org. Barnabas Friends A Coordinator and note writers are needed for Barnabas Friends. We send monthly notes of encouragement to our college students, October - May. Contact Rachael Royster Melton at roystermelton@yahoo.com. Timothy Project Adults needed to make a difference in a 7 or 8 grader’s life by being part of our “Timothy Project” group. You would simply pray, send cards/letters, and offer encouragement to your student. Contact Sandra Wiseman at jswise2@aol.com. th
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Wednesday Night Dinners Volunteers needed to take on the oversight and coordination of Wednesday Night Dinners. This involves putting out food and keeping supply filled, collecting money, and cleaning the utensils that are used. Wednesday nights, 5 - 7 pm. Contact Jeff Wilson at jwilson@bumc.net or 324-8208. Monday Bread Delivery for CTSG For over a year, every Monday morning bread is donated by 3 Publix Stores for our Career Transitions Support Group Monday night attendees. Volunteers pick up, deliver, and set-up the bread each Monday morning between 7 - 9 am (takes approximately 1 - 2 hours). Volunteers are needed to take one or two Monday’s each month. Contact Mike Davis @ 351-9722 or mdavis2191@comcast.net.
Sunday School Preschool - 6th Grade 9:45 am Pre-school Worship (formerly Church Time) at all three worship services. Nursery 8 am to 12 pm for infants - 3 years Bible Blast September 18 12 to 2 pm No siblings, please. All 3rd Graders (with a parent) are invited to come learn how to use their Bibles. First Grade Worship Readiness Classes Begin September 18 during Sunday school.
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. After-school Program Snacks We’re looking for individuals, families or classes to help provide snacks on a monthly basis to the 40 elementary students and 20 middle & high school students that we feed daily. Bring healthy snacks and 100% juice boxes in quantities of 40 & 20 each. Schedule a time by calling 259-9900. Gently Used Furniture Needed We are in need of the following new or gently used office pieces: 1) board room table that seats 10 - 12 people, 2) 10 - 12 board room chairs, 3) 5 desks, 4) 9 office chairs, 5) love seat or 2 comfortable chairs, 6) refrigerator and 7) microwave. Please email Courtney with a description and photos if you or your company has any of these items to donate: courtney@harvesthandscdc.com. WOW! Soap & Humphreys Street Coffee Sponsorships Needed Help us sell our products this holiday season by sponsoring our booth spaces at our major holiday sales events, currently including BUMC’s Shopapalooza and Junior League’s ‘Tis the Season! We are in need of twelve $100 sponsorships to cover all of our booths this holiday season! Mail sponsorships to Harvest Hands, 424 Humphreys Street, Nashville 37203. Questions? Contact Courtney at courtney@harvesthandscdc.com.
who to contact
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, september 18 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym MILEAGE at 5-6 pm Alleluia Choir at 6-7 pm (Adult Choir Room)
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 September 10/11 Weekend Total 2,448 July year to date contributions are 94.4% 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 Stressed? Feeling Down? Need Encouragement? Stephen Ministers provide care for people experiencing a major crisis as well as support for people weighed down by the little things in life. 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: Richard Ross, 390-7283 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.