On Wednesday evenings, at 6:30 in the Sanctuary, through October 16, Davis will diver a little deeper with a Bible Study. Invite a friend to join you! Third Sunday Concert Series presents The Bill Alexson Quartet Sunday, September 15, 6 pm, Chapel Join us for Belmont University’s “Bill Alexson Quartet” all-jazz concert featuring standards in the uniquely American musical genre of jazz, as well as some original compositions by members of the combo. Musicians featured are some of the best jazz musicians in the Nashville area: Bill Alexson (piano), Nate Felty (drums), Kevin Gatzke (saxophone), and Mike Rinne (bass). Stephen Ministry Application Deadline is September 17 Stephen Ministers are trained to listen; to recognize, accept, and express feelings; and to depend on God for healing and change. For an application and more information on how to be a part of this training, check our website at www.bumc.net/stephenministry or contact Hal Bumbalough at 615-417-4041. Grief Support Group - Thursdays Beginning September 19, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Alive Hospice will be hosting an 8-week Grief Support group at BUMC, Sept. 19 - Nov. 7. This group will be professionally facilitated and is appropriate for anyone who has experienced the loss of a parent, spouse, sibling, child or other loved one. $40 fee (scholarships available). Register at 615-963-4732 or griefsupport@alivehospice.org. BUMC KidSale Fall 2013 Sale — September 17-21. Don’ miss this fabulous consignment sale benefiting missions and outreach at BUMC! Registration to be a consignor ends on Monday, September 16, at 8am. Come shop with us, and save on great deals while supporting our ministry! Details at www. bumckidsale.net. Participant sale: Thursday, 5 to 8 Public sale: Friday, 10 to 5 1/2 Price sale: Saturday, 9 to 12 Home Team Tailgating goes to LP Field Going to the Titans’ game against the Chargers next Sunday, September 22? (Which also means you’re planning to attend the 8:30 am Sunday service - or the Saturday 6:00 pm service, right?) Then be sure to stop by our Home Team Tailgating Headquarters right there at LP Field - I-24 side of the stadium at the border of Lots A & B, directly out from the giant Eddie George poster. Look for our Tailgating flag and enjoy food and fellowship. Contact Mike Schenck – mschenck87@gmail.com.
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A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
THE BEAM September 15-21, 2013
LIVING like Jesus, bringing JOY to God
Luke: A Gospel for Everyone Dr. Davis Chappell continues his focus on the Gospel of Luke in worship through October 13.
POWER 10/12/2013
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Nashville, TN * Register NOW!
Lace Up Your Running Shoes and Support Harvest Hands 1st Annual emPower Run 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 12 Taking place in the Harvest Hands neighborhood, the proceeds from this race will benefit Harvest Hands. Overall male and female winner will receive a 1-year supply of Humphreys Street Coffee and WOW! Soap. Includes kids’ race on the field following the 5K as well as activities for the whole family. Sign up a empowerrun.racesonline.com.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, September 15 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th Sunday School – Tabernacle 9:45 am 10th-12th Sunday School Room A191 9:45 am 10th-12th Church Now 3:30 pm Help with Kid Sale set up in the Gym to earn money for your summer mission trip or choir tour! Bring a ratchet if you have one. 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, September 16 6:45 am Manfest w/ Adam @ Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm meet at BUMC for Harvest Hands Tuesday, September 17 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/ Beth - Brueggers’ 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC for Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, September 18 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC for 61st Ave. UMC’s after school program 6:00 pm Meet youth staff in Cafe to walk to dinner 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studie Saturday, September 21 2:00 pm Help with Kid Sale tear down in the Gym to earn money for summer mission trip or choir tour! Merge Retreat Sept 27-29 7th - 8th grades. Registration is available online thru TODAY, (9/15). Adults are still needed! Talk with Neal at 324-7247 nwilkinson@bumc.net! High School Girls & Guys Overnight dates TBD. Girls, if you are interested in helping plan this, talk to Lindsay, Guys talk with Adam! Welcome Lee Lowry! Our new Small Groups Director, Lee Lowry, starts today! Please introduce yourself and help Lee feel welcome here at BUMC!
Paid Job Postings BUMC has 2 paid job opportunities: Director of Missions & Outreach & Custodian. See the job descriptions at www.bumc.net/employment. If interested, please send the application (from the website) and your current resume to dstorey@bumc.net. For Men Only Dinner Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall Dr. Davis Chappell will speak at the “For Men Only” dinner and special musical guests will be the Staff Notes. $10 per person. Confidential scholarships available. Register on-line at BUMC.net/FMO. Sunny Day Annual Memorial Service Tuesday, October 1, 11:15 am, Prayer Garden (inside in case of rain) Last year, Sunny Day dedicated a beautiful garden finial given to the church in memory of past Sunny Day members. During the service, names of Sunny Day members and volunteers who had passed away since the Club restarted were read. Please join us as we continue this tradition on October 1. Singles In Fellowship: Register at www.bumc.net/register Bridge Class for Beginners, Saturdays, Sept 21 - Nov 9, Donna Young will be teaching. No experience required! Cost is $8 per class. Salsa Class, 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7-8 pm, $6 per class, Youth Choir Room Yoga Tuesdays, 6-7:15 pm, Singles Area. All are welcome. Donations encouraged. GraceNotes Card Ministry – Writers Needed! Do you have a gift for writing and the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, but don’t have a lot of time? Then this is the ministry for you! We are looking for dedicated volunteers to prayerfully write cards twice a month to people in all walks of life who are in need of a little extra love and encouragement. This ministry can be done from the comfort of your own home on your own schedule. Contact Beth Frankenberg (bethfrankenberg@me.com) to join our GraceNotes team! Art Hall Display Bob Ferguson and David Johnson, BUMC members and part of the late Sandy Schou’s Monday night painting group are having a joint Show and Sale of 40 pieces of their art work. Their Show will be in the Art Breezeway of the Church the months of September and October. 25% of the sale of their works will go to BUMC.
Volunteer Opportunities Ways to Serve in Worship Chancel Choir Kickoff The new fall season for the Chancel Choir is off to a great start, with some exciting new music representing a variety of styles, including some outstanding Christmas music - all we need is YOU! Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm - no auditions, the only requirements are that you love to sing and love the Lord! Call Bill Caldwell (404) 510-1253 or Meryll Elkins 347-9095. JoySound Orchestra Rehearsals are Sundays, 3:45-5 pm, Room B162. We will play on occasion in worship this fall. Returning players, new players, visitors and families, interested instrumentalists of all ages and stages welcome! Contact Patsy Wade at pwade@bumc.net. Come Sing with “Crossing!” Rehearsals are Sundays, 5 pm, adult choir room. Join as we sing with the Sonshine Choir, Awakening Band, or Chancel Choir on occasion. Contact Tim at tghhickman@gmail.com. Scripture Readers needed at for 9:50 and 11:00 services. Contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net. (New readers are welcome!) Children’s Volunteers and Teachers Needed 9:45 am Sunday school: male teacher needed for 4th grade boys’ class. Sunday School Materials Prep: Help prepare, copy, and set up supplies for Sunday School each week. Some prep-work, a weekly commitment and a heart for assisting is all that is required.
CHILDREN
Infants - 6th Grade
Missions & Outreach
Autumn Haiti Service Trip - CANCELLED Please contact Henry Steaban at hsteaban@ comcast.net with any questions or concerns.
Sunday, September 15 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday A.M. Opportunities 8:30 am Worship Godly Play 9:45 am Sunday school for Adults and Children 9:50 am Awakening Worship - Godly Play 11:00 am Worship Godly Play; Sunday school for Adults and Children
Mentors Needed for K-5th Graders at 61st Ave UMC Tutoring held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Contact Nita Haywood at nitahaywood@aol.com.
Safe Sanctuary Volunteer Training Tonight at 5 pm in the Chapel
Safe Haven Family Shelter Help support Safe Haven by furnishing a meal for their families on the second Thursday of each month. A great program for small groups and Sunday School classes. Families welcome! Book your second Thursday by contacting Jim White at 370-3277 or whitejr8@gmail.com. Safe Haven Family Shelter is a BUMC partner ministry, is one of the only programs in Nashville focused on ending family homelessness through proven educational techniques.
Paid Nursery Staff Position: The nursery is looking for someone to cuddle with the babies and read with the toddlers (must be at least 16). Contact Meredith Spencer at 324-7239 or mspencer@bumc.net for more information.
For more info on all missions call Lisa Alexander at 342-8211 Fall KidSale - September 20-21 Save the date for this fabulous consignment sale of kids’ clothing and gear which benefits missions and outreach at BUMC. Go to www.bumckidsale.net for details on how to get a participant number. New this year -- electronic tagging! RITI (Room in the Inn) Orientation Meeting - Sunday, September 22 Next Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 am in Haney Hall (A281b), there will be an orientation meeting for members assisting with Room In The Inn. For more information, contact Scott Gardner sgardner@fedex.com.
Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Monday-Thursday, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment. We are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Gabby at gabby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Laptop Donations Needed If you have a gently used, good conditioned laptop you no longer use, we would love to take it off your hands! Mac laptops are preferred, but PCs are accepted. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Sign Up Now for Harvest Hands 1st Annual emPower Run 5K Run/Walk The first 100 registrants will receive a free pair of Swiftwick running socks. All proceeds benefit Harvest Hands. Race is October 12 and will take place in the Harvest Hands
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Lisa Alexander, 324-7211, lalexander@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
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Mark Your Calendars: Registration coming soon. • Preschool Bible Presentation & Lunch Sun., Sept. 29, 12 noon • 3rd Grade Bible Blast Sun, Oct. 16, 12 noon. Volunteers/Teachers Needed: 9:45: Male teacher needed for 4th grade boys’ class. Sunday School Materials Prep: Help prepare, copy, and set up supplies each week. Some prep-work, and a weekly commitment. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, September 15 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM Mileage 5-6 pm in the SINGLES AREA downstairs Alleluia Choir 6-7 pm in the Adult Choir Room Wednesday, Sept 18 Extra Mile 6:15-7:30 pm, Rm 305
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 8:30 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 Children & Adults
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE Aug 31/Sept 1, 2013 2,644
CARING MINISTRIES
www.bumc.net/encouragement RESOURCES Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Mike Dennison, 373-3663, ext. 222, mdennison@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) 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 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: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Short-term Meals: 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 for 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 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
A Stephen Minister Could Make a Real Difference in Your Life! We all go through times in our life when we could benefit from a little extra care and attention. Stephen Ministers have been trained to provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care and encouragement. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.