BEAM - Sept 7 Issue

THE BEAM

September 7 - 13, 2014

Sunday, September 7 “With” A Study of the Gospel of John What does it mean to be WITH God and for God to be WITH us? Join us as we discover how God is with us through Jesus in this exploration of the Gospel of John.

This week“The Bucket List” Next week “Faith Healing” Welcome “Voice of Joy” Gospel Choir We welcome in worship one of Norway’s most active and loved gospel choirs, “Voice of Joy.” Starting Point Class Begins Tonight Classes begin tonight at 6 pm and continue every Sunday through the 28th. On October 5th class members meet with Dr. Chappell for lunch immediately following the 11:05 am service. If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC register at bumc.net/startingpoint or just come to room 389 this evening. Questions? Contact jbumgarner@ bumc.net.

Begins This Wednesday, September 10 Wednesday Evening Activities Begin 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

“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. This fall, join us for a 6-week study as we not only learn together, but as we are challenged to live together the mission of Jesus in our church, community, and world.

JoySound Orchestra 3:45-5:00 pm in Room A-182. Bring your instruments as we gather and enjoy playing the music of the church! Opportunities planned to praise God through music in worship services October - December. Youth and Adults welcome! Contact Patsy Wade pwade@bumc.net.

Children’s Choirs (4 years to 4th Grades) 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)

Sunday Evening Youth Choir There is room in the circle for you!

Sonshine (10th–12th)

5:00 pm Jubilation (7th-9th)

6:45 pm Alleluia (5th-6th)

6:00 pm

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, September 7 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 8 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Ministry at Room in the Inn Tuesday, September 9 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, September 10 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 Youth Wednesday Nights kickoff this Week, September 10! Anyone 7th-12th can meet us in the Cafe at 6 pm to walk across the street for dinner (bring money), followed by Bible Studies in the youth area from 7-8 pm. It’s a fun and laid-back time of community and learning together!

High School Fall Retreat Registration Deadline is TODAY Retreat is September 19-20, 9th-12th grade! We’re headed to Lakeshore Camp for fellowship, worship, time with friends, and fun stuff like slip-n-slide and wiffle ball!

Cost: $100 - students; $50 adults. Questions? Contact Adam - ajones@bumc.net or www.bumc.net/register.

Helping with Kid Sale Each semester BUMC has a consignment sale and youth and parents can help with set up (9/14 at 3:30 pm) and/or tear down (9/20 at 2 pm). You simply show up, sign in, work, and sign out. Bring a ratchet if you have one. It’s a really easy way to earn money for your youth summer or spring break mission trip or youth choir tour.

Parents can also help during the week and can sign up online at www.bumckidsale.net.

Paid part-time position available: Trinity Church (Spring Hill campus of BUMC) Preschool Teacher See bumc.net/employment for job description and application.

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.

Volunteer opportunities! Several volunteer opportunities are coming up for the Single Adult Ministry. If you are interested, please call. We are happy to work with your schedule and interests.

Coffee & Cookies! All Singles are invited to Coffee & Cookies Sunday mornings in The Singles Space at 9:15. If you are here on Sundays, you are invited!

Benefit Concert for Compassion International On Sunday September 21 at 3 pm the Sanctuary will be filled with beautiful songs

by Brahms, Schubert, and Schumann. Pianist and “Grace Notes” writer Craig Nies will be joined by Vanderbilt colleagues Amy Jarman, soprano and Jonathan Retzlaff, baritone, along with Belmont’s Jennifer Coleman, mezzo-soprano in this benefit concert for Compassion International, a well-known Christian charity sponsoring over one million children around the world. Contact: Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net.

Fall KidSale: September 19 & 20 The Fall KidSale, a children’s consignment sale, is rapidly approaching!

Drop off dates: September 16 & 17

Presale (for those with a pass): September 18

Public Sale: September 19 & 20.

Visit www.bumckidsale.net for NEW policies, details, and instructions. We look forward to seeing you at the sale!

Vendors needed for Shopapalooza Brentwood United Methodist Dayschool is hosting its annual “Shopapalooza: The Ultimate Shopping Fest” on Wednesday, November 12 from 9:30am – 7:30 pm. If you would like to participate as a vendor, contact us at bumcshop@gmail.com. The application deadline is September 15.

Adult Studies Register for classes at www.bumc.net/register. Questions? Contact Judith Bone at jbone@bumc.net.

Disciple Bible Study Classes Begin the Week of September 7th Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours for 34 weeks. Visit www.bumc.net/disciple.

Moms in Prayer AM Women with young children (pre-school & elementary age). Being Mary in a Martha World Begins September 10, Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12 pm.

Moms in Prayer PM Women with young children (pre-school & elementary age). Begins September 10, Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 pm.

Ladies’ Beth Moore Bible Study: Children of the Day: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, Beginning September 10 Ladies’ Bible Study: Making Sense of the Bible Begins Tuesday, September 9 [12 weeks], 9:30-11:00 am, Led by Judith Bone.

United Methodist Women: Supportive fellowship groups focusing on missions September meetings include: Rachel Circle, Monday September 8, 6:30 pm, Buchanan House; Speaker: Rita Dozier, Literacy Council of Williamson County.

Mary Jane Hartman Circle, Tuesday, September 16, 10 am; Speaker: Amy Baines, Davis House Child Advocacy Center Elizabeth Circle, Wednesday, September 3, 1 pm; David Ssebulime, BUMC Director of Missions and Outreach For more information, contact Susan Mattson at s.mattson@comcast.net

CHILDREN

Missions & Outreach

Infants - 6th Grade

For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 324-8222 September is Our Church–Wide Local Impact Month We invite you to register to serve WITH our neighbors in the area during the month of September. Below are a few opportunities that you as an individual, class, or small group can participate in.

Harvest Hands Saturday, September 13 We have 60 spots reserved for a hands-on-experience around Harvest Hands Humphrey’s Coffee and WOW soap community development initiatives.

61st Ave UMC Saturday, September 27 and October 4 Their playground, which serves as a place of belonging for many children, is over 20 years old, dilapidated and is no longer safe. We will be extracting the current playground and need 30 people to join in this endeavor. On October the 4th we will be unveiling the new playground and have a family friendly clean-up day.

If you or your class/group would like to contribute to the financial needs of a project, register for an event, or get more information contact Rebekah Scott at rscott@bumc.net.

To register for an event visit www.bumc.net/localimpact.

Make a Difference Golf Tournament Calling all Golfers! Join us on October 6th at Old Natchez Country Club for our first Make a Difference Golf Tournament. 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 Registration for the Mexico Mission Trip is underway! To register and find out more, visit www.bumc.net/missiontrips.

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary After-school Program Volunteers Needed We need volunteers for our 2014-2015 after-school program that runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00 and Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30.

We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment and are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Toys, games and electronics needed for the Harvest Hands Store Our students earn Harvest Bucks for their good behavior at our after-school program and are able to spend them each week in the Harvest Hands Store. We need 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 at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Sunday, September 7 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Sunday Morning Opportunities Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. They will meet 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 Parents of 3 Year Olds If your child will be 3 by 8/15, please contact Lori at lstamper@bumc.net, if you would like for them to be added to a Sunday school roll for promotion.

Volunteers If you would like to volunteer to work with the Children’s Ministry during the week, please contact mteegarden@bumc.net.

Children’s Ministry/Chapel Connection Desk If you would like to volunteer at the Connection Desk in the CM/Chapel area please contact Beth at blentchner@bumc.net.

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people to contact

Sunday, September 7

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Go to Room 205 for Check In on the way to the Family Life Center MILEAGE 5-6 in the GYM Alleluia Choir 6-7 in the Adult Choir Room Wednesday, September 10 Extra Mile Begins 6:15 - 7:30 pm in Room 205

Brentwood

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net

Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086

CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

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

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.

9:45 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children and Adults

TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE August 30/31 1,969

GraceNotes GraceNotes is a ministry of care and encouragement for those going through difficult times, such as illness, grief and loss, or life transition. Recipients receive inspiring and uplifting cards twice each month from caring volunteers who also pray for each recipient’s individual needs. If you, or someone you know, needs an extra measure of Christ’s love and hope through this ministry, contact Julie Donley, Administrative Assistant to Caring Ministries: 324-7254, jdonley@bumc. net. Or, if you would like to volunteer for the GraceNotes Ministry, please contact Erin Racine, 324-7244, eracine@bumc.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayer Shawls and Pocket Prayer Squares are knitted and given to those who are hurting and in need of a tangible representation of God’s love. If you know someone who would benefit from receiving this gift of love, please contact Julie Donley: 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, you are invited to join the loving fellowship that occurs each week on Wednesday mornings from 10-12 in room A-292 (September through May).

Knitting experience not necessary; all that is needed is a heart with a desire to create something with your hands that represents God’s healing love and comfort. Contact Shelley Prevost 776-5019 for more information.

Intercessory Prayer Team / Email Prayer Team We trust the power of prayer and the BUMC Email Prayer Team is available 24/7 to lift prayer concerns to God. This ministry is celebrating its 10th year and currently has about 800 volunteers ready and willing to engage in prayer for those in need in our community. To submit a prayer request, email Bill Fleenor at bfleenor@outlook.com or Julie Donley at jdonley@bumc.net. If you would like to support others through prayer during their time of need, please contact Bill Fleenor to join the team.

Pastoral Hospital Visits When you or someone you love faces a hospitalization, we want to support you during this difficult time. The Pastoral Staff of BUMC along with Stephen Ministers and others gifted in caregiving visit area hospitals on daily and rotating basis. Since hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted, if you or a family member is hospitalized, please let us know by contacting Julie Donley, Administrative Assistant to Caring Ministries: 324-7254, jdonley@bumc. net. In the case of an emergency on the weekend or after regular church office hours, please contact the Pastor-on-call at 969-3086.

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.

For a complete list of Caring Ministries, go to www.bumc.net/caringministries.