the BEAM A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
September 4 - 10, 2011
www.bumc.net
Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him The Church Offices will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 5. In case of emergency, contact the Pastor-on-Call at 969-3086. Sermon Series: Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations This week, we explore “Risk-taking Mission and Service.” • Opportunities to serve, including immediate ways to serve, are listed on an insert in your bulletin. • To learn more about “Risk-taking Mission and Service,” read the book “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations” available in the Outpost.
THRIVE It’s Wednesday night! Kickoff
Register for meal at bumc.net/thrive Register for children’s choirs at bumc.net/childrenschoir Register for adult studies at bumc.net/thrive
September 7 –– 5:00 pm Meal Dinner by Stroud’s BBQ. $6 per person, $24 family maximum BBQ Pork & Turkey, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Dessert DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! See insert for details. Register for the meal by 3 pm, Monday, September 5 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) 6:45 - 7:30 pm “Boundaries” (Single Adults) $21 7:00 - 8:30 pm Adult Chancel Choir To Begin September 14: 6:30 - 8:00 pm “The Lives of Great Christians” (All Adults) Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey To Live As Christ [a Beth Moore Study]
Wednesdays, begins September 7, 9:30 - 11 am Led by Lou Anne Jacobs
The Lives of Great Christians
Wednesdays, begins September 14, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey
adult studies Register for adult studies at bumc.net/adultstudies
Spiritual Travels: A Study of 3 Provocative Books
The Shack, Ragamuffin Gospel, and A Million Miles in a 1000 Years Sundays, September 11 through April 22, 5:20 - 7:30 pm Led By Rick Hotzfeld
Christian Believer
Mondays, begins September 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Led by Chuckles Collins
Answer the call! Mondays-Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm, September 6 – 22, 2011 Beginning this week, callers will begin reaching out to BUMC members to just say a friendly “hello” and ask “how may we pray for you?” So when it comes, please answer the call!
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, September 4 Series: 5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am 9th - 12th in the Tabernacle 11:00 am Youth Sunday school - Jr Hi Room, 7th - 12th No afternoon activities due to Labor Day holiday. Monday, September 5 No Harvest Hands Tuesday, September 6 6:30 am Tuesday breakfast club with Lindsay at Brueggers 4-5 pm **NEW** Hangtime with Nellie @ Chick-Fil-A for 7th - 8th only 6:00 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey game night Wednesday, September 7 3:30 pm *First One of the semester* meet at BUMC for 61st Ave. Tutoring 6:15 pm *First One of the to 7:30 Semester* Wednesday Nights Kick Off. Worship & ministry teams Mark your Calendars! Additional High School Sunday Morning Options during the 9:45 hour start on September 11 Kid Sale Help with Set-up & Tear Down Sunday, September 11 at 3:30 set up and/or Saturday, September 17 at 2:30 pm tear down Earn money for your 2012 summer mission trip and/or choir tour! Sunday, September 11 Youth Handbells 4-5 p.m. Monday, September 12 Weekly Devo Gathering: Manfest with Travis Garner 6:45-7:15 am resumes
Brentwood United Methodist Church 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. September 7: Mid-life Adults, including Joyful Noise Class: 6:30-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Find a complete list at www.bumc.net. BUMC Sanctuary 20th Anniversary Celebration Choir This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the BUMC Sanctuary. On the evening of October 30th we will celebrate with a concert of gospel music featuring guest artist, Buddy Greene. You are invited to participate in this Celebration Choir by joining us for rehearsals beginning September 7 at 6 pm. For information email Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net. MOMSinPRAYER Bible Studies Wednesday, September 7, 9:30 - 11 am or 6 - 7 pm A community of moms that provides prayer and support while studying Biblical books to become better mothers, wives and friends. Childcare by reservation only to mspencer@bumc.net. Questions? Contact Melissa Wyatt at mjf.wyatt@gmail.com. BUMC Fall/Winter kidSALE September 13 – 17 For details or to volunteer, go to www.bumckidsale.net. Every 2 hour shift worked entitles volunteers to one Pre-sale pass to use on Thursday night 5-8pm. No childcare is provided. Public sale hours are Friday, September 16, 10am - 5pm and Saturday, September 17 (1/2 price) 9am - 12pm. 30% of the sale’s proceeds go to BUMC missions and outreach programs. PEP Club Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All adults 55+ invited for a covered dish dinner and a program with “The Whistler”, Pat Sonnier. Brought back by popular demand so don’t miss this one! 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. RSVP to Jeff Wilson, Pastor of Connectional Ministry, at jwilson@bumc.net or 324-8208. 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. From Islam to Christianity - Their Journey, Tuesday, September 20, 6:00-8:30 pm Come hear 4 Christians (2 women and 2 men) that were formally of the Muslim Faith give their testimonies of their life journey to becoming a Christian today. Cost $5 per person - reservations recommended. Childcare will be provided.Contact Mike Davis at mdavis21@comcast.net. This FMO event is open to men and women age 16 & up. Single Adult Opportunities Divorce Recovery, Sun., August 28–October 2, 5:15 - 7 pm, Cost: $30, Room B447 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 is a one-time court ordered FREE class. 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. Haiti Mission Trip October 13-18, 2011, Jacmel, Haiti Three additional adults needed to be part of this exciting mission trip to include medical clinics, worship services, construction, ministry with children, youth and adults. Cost: $1160 (flights, food, and lodging). Contact Christen Cole at ccole@bumc.net.
Stewardship and Giving information can be found at www.bumc.net/giving.
sunday morning classes 9:45 am Hour New Opportunities for Students in Grades 9th-12th begin September 11 3 Classes for youth to participate in: Youth Disciple, a topical studies class, and a large group Bible Study. 4 Places for youth to teach: 1) Preschool (9th-12th), 2) Elementary (9th-12th), 3) Highway 56 (9th-12th), & 4) Middle School Sunday School (11th12th only). To teach, you must attend a Training session. Next session TBA. 11 am Hour Adults After Awakening newly forming group (late 30s + ) Room A 291 Couples Community Class (30s - early 40s) Room A292 Young Adult Coffee & Conversation (late 20s – early 30s) A392 Single Adults (all ages) Singles Space B149 Students • 7th - 12th Grade - Room A182 Children • Preschool – 3 year olds (by 9/30/11) Room C103 • 4 year olds (by 9/30/11) thru pre-Kindergarten Room C107 • Elementary: Kindergarten – 1st Grade, Room C319 • 2nd – 6th grade, Room C317
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 (preferably individually packaged) and 100% juice boxes in quantities of 40 & 20 each. Schedule a time for drop off at 424 Humphreys Street by calling 259-9900. After-school Mentors for 2011-2012 School Year Volunteers needed to work with our K-4th grade program and 5th-12th. • 2-hour, once-a-week commitment, August - May • Volunteer time consists of building loving relationships with our students, assisting in educational activities, and helping students with homework To find out more about the after-school opportunities contact Abby at abby@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
children Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, September 4 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 Children’s Choir Registration Children’s Choir begins Wednesday, September 7 at 6:15 pm in Haney Hall For more information and to register, visit bumc.net/childrenschoirs Bible Blast September 18, 12 to 2 pm All 3rd Graders (with a parent) are invited to come learn how to use their Bibles. Register online at www.bumc.net. Volunteers needed! For more information contact Beth Lentchner, 324-7248 or blentchner@bumc.net Youth volunteers are welcome! First Grade Worship Readiness Classes Begin September 18 during Sunday school. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, september 4 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym MILEAGE begins September 11 at 5 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 August 27/28 Weekend Total 2,537 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 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 Eating Disorders Anonymous Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net. 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.
Risk-Taking Mission and Service
www.bumc.net/serving
Fruitful congregations discern God’s call to transform the world with the compassion of Christ through risk-taking mission and service. Take a look at the many ways available to serve through Brentwood United Methodist’s ministries. For questions, or to volunteer, contact the person listed for each ministry area.
some immediate service opportunities • 11 am Sunday School Opportunities: Youth Adults needed for our new 11 am 7th-12th Grade youth classes. Adults will facilitate a Bible study lesson and various activities. Curriculum and materials provided! Contact Lindsay Brooks if interested at 324-8212 or lbrooks@bumc.net. Children Adults needed for our new 11 am pre-school thru 6th grade classes. Curriculum and materials provided! Contact Mary Anne Nelson at 324-7241 or mnelson@bumc.net. Pre-school Worship Leaders Adults needed to lead our 4- and 5-year-olds in Pre-school worship. Curriculum and materials provided! Contact Holly Fisher if interested at 324-8213 or hfisher@bumc.net. • 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. • 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. • Fish and Loaves Adults needed to provide a meal to our members and their families when they need temporary meal assistance due to injury, illness, surgery, or other medical issues. Contact Katy Clark at katypclark@gmail.com or 218-7934. • Handbell Choir Handbell choirs available for experienced ringers as well as those who have never been a ringer. Choirs for 2nd - 6th begin September 7 and choirs for youth and adults begin September 11. Questions? Contact Dr. Gregg Bunn at gbunn@bumc.net or 324-7249. • Harvest Hands Community Development See BEAM for ways to serve at our inner city ministry, Harvest Hands, 424 Humphreys Street, Nashville. • Timothy Project Adults needed to make a difference in a 7th or 8th 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 . • 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. Individuals, classes, or groups welcome! Contact Jeff Wilson at jwilson@bumc.net or 324-8208.
Children’s Ministry
Contact: Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Children’s Ministry Welcome Desk Confirmation Friend-In-Faith Confirmation Mentor Created By God Mentor Elementary Hall Bulletin Board The Extra Mile (5th & 6th) The M.A.P. Table Guide (5th & 6th) Nursery Volunteer Preschool Worship Leader Resource Organizer Rosebud Delivery to New Parents S.P.A.C.E. Camp Mentor (5th & 6th) Summer Road Trip Chaperone (5th & 6th) Summer Sunday School Teacher Sunday Morning Hall Greeter Sunday School Teacher Sunday School Materials Prep Vacation Bible School Leader Student Ministry
Contact: Rev. Travis Garner 370-4400, tgarner@bumc.net
Basketball Coach Café Shift Leader Café Volunteer Driver Greeter Harvest Hands Ministry Team Leader Odyssey Game Night Office Volunteer Photographer/Picture Organizer Progressive Dinner Host or Coordinator Retreat/Event Chaperone Set-Up Team Scout Leader Share The Spirit Auction Shopper Small Group Leader Sunday Morning Adult Leader Super Bowl Party Coordinator Tutoring Program (61st Avenue UMC) Youth Confirmation Mentor Adult Discipleship Contact: Judith Bone, 324-7258, jbone@bumc.net
Adult Sunday School Teacher Disciple Series Facilitator Library Volunteer Outpost (Bookstore) Volunteer Short-term Study Leader Small Group Facilitator United Methodist Women Circle Leader Single Adult Ministry
Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240, sshields@bumc.net
Outreach Committee Social Long Range Planning Leader Spiritual Program Leader Support Group Development
Hospitality & Membership Contact: Rev. Jeff Wilson, 324-8208, jwilson@bumc.net
Andrew Ministry Church Picnic Event Host/Hostess Guest Caller Parking Lot Greeter Pew Replenisher Shuttle Driver Special Needs Parking Helper Wednesday Night Meal Worship Attendance Data Entry Worship Greeter Congregational Care
Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Alive Hospice Volunteer Barnabas Friends Disability Awareness Team Fishes & Loaves Funeral Ministry Team GraceNotes Card Ministry Home-Centered Visitation Email Intercessory Prayer Ministry Partners In Hope (Cancer Support) Prayer Shawl Ministry Stephen Ministry Sunny Day Club Music, Worship & Arts
Contact: Rev. Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net (Adult); James Wells 324-7228, jwells@bumc.net (Children & Youth)
Altar Guild Bulletin Stuffer Chaperone (Youth) Chancel Choir (Adult) Christmas Concert Assistant (Youth) Christmas Eve Candle Preparation Communion Server Handbell Choir (Children, Youth, Adults) Instrumentalist Leader/Assist. (Children) Leader (Children) Liturgical Movement Meals for Special Events (Youth) Music Shepherd (Children) Office Volunteer (Music Dept.) Orchestral Instrumentalist Parent Mentor (Youth) Pianist Scrapbooking (Youth) Scripture Reader Share the Spirit Auction Sound Technician Tour Coordinator (Youth) Usher Videographer for Worship/Special Events
Media
Contact: Carol Bumbalough 324-7220, cbumbalough@bumc.net
Photographer for Special Events Website Maintenance Team Facilities & Grounds
Contact: Rev. Rob Huckaby, 324-7259, rhuckaby@bumc.net
Church Transportation Flowerbed Planting/Maintenance General Maintenance Painting Office Support
Contact: Jill Wright, 324-8217 jwright@bumc.net
Data Entry Office Volunteer – General Receptionist Volunteer Mission & Outreach
Contact: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@bumc.net
After School Program (61st Ave. UMC) Aids Angel Tree Bethlehem Centers of Nashville Better Decisions Women’s Prison Ministry BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center Campus For Human Development Christmas Baskets Community Care Fellowship Community Outreach Ministries Disaster Relief Faith Family Medical Clinic Friends Learning In Pairs Graceworks of Williamson County Habitat For Humanity Haiti Mission Harvest Hands Honduras KIDSale Literacy Council Of Williamson County The Manger Mexico Mission Partnership Miriam’s Promise Mobile Medical Disaster Relief Nashville Rescue Mission The Next Door Room In The Inn Russia Mission Partnership Safe Haven Family Shelter Saturday Evening Meals (61st Ave. UMC) Senior Assistance Project (61st Ave. UMC) Siloam Family Health Center South Africa Mission Project St. Luke’s Community Center