THE BEAM
September 28 - October 4, 2014
“With” A Study of the Gospel of John What does it mean to be WITH God and for God to be WITH us? Dr. Davis Chappell continues the exploration of these questions each week through October 12. This week“A Third Way” Next week“Withness in Suffering” Stop Hunger Now Packing Event Saturday, October 25 9 - 11 am or 1 - 3 pm Bring your family, small group, Sunday School class, friends! Childcare available for children under 4. Each meal pack costs only 29 cents and our goal is to pack 100,000 meals; for only $29, you can feed 100 people! Here’s how you can help: set a goal as a family, class, or small group of how many meals you would like to sponsor, then register and make your online contribution at events.StopHungerNow.org/BrentwoodUMC. A NEW Christ-centered experience of Music, Story, Imagery and Prayer for anyone seeking restoration and recovery from any of life’s brokenness. Sunday nights beginning October 5 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel
Wednesday Evening Activities for adults, students, and children, as well as childcare for children 3 and under. Get the details at bumc.net/Wednesday.
emb dy becoming the mission we proclaim
If you are unable to attend, the video will be available on Friday afternoon at bumc.net/embody.
“Embody: Becoming the Mission We Proclaim” A Six-Week Bible-based Pastor’s study Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary While it’s one thing to know the mission of the church and even to speak it, it’s quite another to live it out. Join us on Wednesday nights through October 15 as we learn together and are challenged to live together the mission of Jesus in our church, community, and world.
Children’s Choirs (4 years to 4th Grade) All ages meet in Haney Hall at 6:15 pm Extra Mile (5th & 6th Grades) 6:15 pm in Room 205 Bible Studies (7th - 12th Grades) 7 pm in Tabernacle (studies for Middle School, High School Girls, and High School Guys)
American Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, October 12 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. TWO buses will be available! To help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal of 40 units, please increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of being deferred due to a low hemoglobin level. Please call Brenda Duncan (373-5637) for more information. Called Charge Conference Sunday, October 12 at 12:30 in A292 The purpose of the Charge Conference is: 1) Approval of candidates for ministry 2) Report by our Lay Delegates on the 2014 Tennessee Annual Conference.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, September 28 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Room A182 9th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 7th-9th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubi Choir – B157 10th-12th Grade Schedule 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir-B157 6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle Monday, September 29 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, September 30 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, October 1 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC 6:00 pm Meet youth staff in the Cafe to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studies Friday, October 3 4:00 pm Merge Fall Retreat Check-in Sunday, October 5 Regular Sunday morning and evening schedule 12:15 pm Merge Fall Retreat return Merge Fall Retreat Oct. 3-5, for 7th-8th graders and adult volunteers at Horton Haven Camp! We are now FULL! If you’d like to be put on the waiting list or have questions, contact Amy Wells at awells@ bumc.net. Stop Hunger Now Packing Party 400 people of ALL ages are needed to pack 100,000 meals in two different shifts on Saturday, October 25, 9-11am or 1-3pm. We would love for youth families or small groups to sign up and serve together! For more info and to sign up: http://events.StopHungerNow. org/BrentwoodUMC
Workshop to Prevent Falls in Senior Adults Mondays, 10 am - noon, October 6 - November 17. Falls are the primary cause of injury in older adults. “Stepping On” is an evidence-based 7-week workshop designed to facilitate strategies and exercises to prevent falls in adults over 60. Cost: $20 which includes ankle weights, written materials, and healthy snacks in each session. To register, contact Patty Norem at 465-5350, patricia.norem@tn.gov. Limited to 16 participants. Sunny Day Annual Memorial Service Tuesday, October 7, 11:15 am in the Prayer Garden The annual Sunny Day Memorial Service will be held in the church prayer garden (weather permitting). The names of deceased Sunny Day members will be read and a brief service of remembrance will be held. Please join us for this meaningful time. BUMC Day School Fall Festival October 17, 4:30-7:30 pm All families and siblings welcome. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Day School office or the night of the event. For Men Only Dinner with Guest Tim Corbin Thursday, October 30 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Join us for dinner and guest speaker, Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Coach Tim Corbin. $10 per person. Register online BUMC.net/formenonly. For questions or information contact Mike Davis mdavis2191@outlook.com or 615-351-9722. Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public. Register for each event and complimentary childcare at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Questions? Contact us: 324-7256 or mmcinnis@bumc.net. Yoga - Relax and unwind while building strength, flexibility, and balance Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 7:15 pm in The Singles Space. Class is free, and $5 donations benefit Fisher House. All are welcome! Divorce Recovery - Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation Wednesdays, October 8 – November 12, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-A. Cost: $30. Register at 324-7256 or www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Handmade Gift Items Needed for Holiday Shoppe Calling all BUMC artisans! Use your talent to support others in need. Brentwood United Methodist Women is accepting donations of hand-crafted gift items to sell at its annual Holiday Shoppe November 23rd. All proceeds support BUMW missions. Questions? Contact Susan Mattson, s.mattson@comcast.net, 377-3124. Extra Mile Volunteers Needed! We need 3-4 adults who are willing to help out on Wednesday nights with our 5th and 6th grade program. Volunteers will help lead our Bible study time, work with small groups, and get to have fun with the kids! Email Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net if you can help. Volunteers Needed for the Handyman Ministry If you are handy around the home and would like to use your talents in helping those in need of these services, the Handyman Ministry is seeking volunteers! Come be part of an outreach ministry serving Williamson County and South Nashville (Harvest Hands Community). If interested or have questions please contact Allen Deaver (allen@taylorspharmacy.com) or 407-808-1149. Sunny Day Club Seeks New Members Sunny Day Club, our ministry with persons in the early stages of memory loss, is seeking new members in the early stages of dementia. The club meets weekly on Tuesdays, from 11 am – 2 pm. For more information, contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 373-3663.
CHILDREN
Missions & Outreach
Infants - 6th Grade
For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 324-7222 Stop Hunger Now Packing Event - October 25 Two shifts: 9-11 am and 1-3 pm Stop Hunger Now sends meals to disaster areas and developing countries around the globe reaching people of all ages who are suffering from undernourishment and hunger. There will be two shifts from 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM for 200 volunteers each open to all ages four and up. Childcare will be provided for children under four. Each meal pack costs only 29 cents and our goal is to pack 100,000 meals; for only $29, you can feed 100 people! Here’s how you can help: set a goal as a family, class, or small group of how many meals you would like to sponsor, then register and make your contribution at events.StopHungerNow.org/BrentwoodUMC. Make a Difference Golf Tournament Deadline is October 1st Wednesday, October 1st is the last day to join our Make a Difference Golf Tournament at Old Natchez Country Club on October 6th. All proceeds will be benefiting our Stop Hunger Now Packing Event. To register as an individual or team and to sponsor a hole, visit www.bumc.net/GlobalIMPACT. Mexico Mission Trip January 16-25, 2015 We are building our team to partner with Give ye Them to Eat, a United Methodist integrated development ministry located that provides Community and Family Health, Church and Faith Development, Community Development, Agricultural Development, Livestock Development, and AWARE, a cross cultural Alternative Work/study And Reality Experience in rural Mexican villages in South Central Mexico. To register and find out more, visit www.bumc.net/missiontrips Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) emPower 5K Run/Walk - Saturday, November 8 The race will begin in the parking lot of Greer Stadium, home of the Nashville Sounds, run through Fort Negley Park and the Harvest Hands neighborhood and finish on the field of the Nashville Sounds. Overall male and female winners will receive a 1-year supply of Humphreys Street Coffee and WOW! Soap, a Fleet Feet Gift Card and Humphreys Street Coffee Co. mug! We will have kids’ races and activities on the field following the 5K! All proceeds benefit Harvest Hands. Sign up at www.empowerrun.racesonline.com and make sure to tell your friends! Harvest Hands Store The Harvest Hands Store needs new toys, games, dolls, movies, books, crafts, electronics and gift cards to make our store the best! This is great incentive for our students to make good choices and behave well. We can also accept used electronics like game systems and iPods. Contact alissa@harvesthandscdc.com.
Sunday, September 28 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday Mornings Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. in Rm C318. All Children must be Bathroom Trained. 8:15 am Worship and Godly Play 9:30 am Sunday school for all ages 9:45 am Awakening Worship and Godly Play 11:00 am Sunday school for Children and Adults 11:05 am Worship and Godly Play Children’s Ministry/Chapel Connection Desk Help us welcome new families to BUMC! We are looking for a volunteer to work the Children’s Connection desk the 2nd Sunday of each month. Contact Beth at blentchner@bumc.net. Nursery If you are someone who likes to nurture young children, consider joining our nursery staff. There are both paid and volunteer positions currently open. Contact Adrianne Ohrt at aohrt@bumc.net.
BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, September 28 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205
people to contact
MILEAGE 5-6 pm, GYM
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Wednesday, October 1 Extra Mile 6:15 - 7:30 pm in Room 205
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Jeanetta Fargo, 324-8203 jfargo@bumc.net
Created by God for 6th Graders - October 16-18. Registration available online at bumc.net/register.
Alleluia Choir 6:00-6:50 pm in the Adult Choir Room
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:15 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:30 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults
9:45 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Classes for Children and Adults 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE September 20/21 2,455
CARING MINISTRIES is for all persons in our community. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086 Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690
HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net
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.
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
GROUPS
Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Allison Gossett, 373-3663, ext. 255, agossett@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Financial Coaching Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Inclusivity Ministry Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@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: Dottie Campbell, 414-5955 dcampbell@bumc.net Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
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, Monday - Friday BH102 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 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 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395. Sometimes it’s hard to ask for help… If you are going through a difficult time, a Stephen Minister can bring God’s warm love back into your life through their one on one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663. Stephen Ministers are available each Sunday between worship services if you need someone to listen.