BEAM - April 29 Issue

www.bumc.net/classesandgrouplifeAs today’s sermon reminds us, Christianity is a “we – not me” religion. Check out these group-life opportunities: • A Summer of Prayer: Check www.bumc.net and the BEAM in May for classes and books

to accompany Martin’s sermons on the Lord’s Prayer. • Join one of the 28 Adult Sunday School classes meeting at 9:45 and 11:00. Visit the

Guest Services Desk for more information or contact Judith Bone at 324-7258, [email protected].

• Join a choir or instrumental music ensemble. Chancel Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Sounds of Joy (gospel choir) and JoySounds Orchestra are all welcoming new members. Contact Rev. Shannon Garrett, 577-7267, [email protected].

• Join with other women making a difference in the world. United Methodist Women offers five small groups called circles for learning, fellowship, service activities, Bible study and book studies. Contact Judith Bone, 324-7258, [email protected].

• For Men Only, BUMC’s men’s ministry, features quarterly dinners with speakers, family outings, small groups, and other events to provide men opportunities for connection and growth in discipleship. Contact Rev. Jeff Wilson, 324-8208, [email protected].

• Singles Book Club meets Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 - 8 pm in Singles Space to discuss Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Start reading and come prepared for a lively discussion on a book we’re sure you will enjoy.

• Singles Retreat – June 1 - 3, Lake Junaluska, NC; contact Shebbie Shields, 324-7240, [email protected].

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Upcoming Sermon Emphasis –– A Journey through the Lord’s PrayerPastor Martin’s spring & summer sermon emphasis begins April 28-29 at all worship services. Ever notice the first word of the Lord’s Prayer – “OUR”? Find out why that little three-letter word is so important in the world’s most well-known prayer.

Step Up to Connect

Lindsay Brooks, our Associate Director of Student Ministries, and Emma Loane, Trinity Church’s Youth Director, will receive Certificates in Youth Ministry from the Center for Youth Ministry Training and earn Master of Arts in Religion degrees from Memphis Theological Seminary in May. Lindsay will be commissioned for ministry at the 8:30 service on Sunday, April 29. For more information about the Center for Youth Ministry Training, which has trained over 50 youth ministers, see page 2.

Lindsay Brooks, BUMC’s Associate Director of Student Ministries

Emma Loane, Trinity Church’s

Youth Director

Part-Time Position Open:Student Ministry Small Group Director. Send your resume to Deltina Storey, [email protected]. For more information go to www.bumc.net/employment.

BUMC Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available - Deadline May 2Four $1,000 renewable scholarships available to BUMC high school or college seniors who are planning a career in a “caring or helping” profession. Applicable to tuition, fees, books, and supplies required for course load at any accredited, nonprofit college or university in the USA. Online application, at https://aim.applyists.net/bumc (DO NOT put www in front of the address). Deadline: Wednesday May 2, 2012.

students7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, April 299:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. Hi R9:45 am 9th-12th (No Youth

Disciple, Topical Discussion, Only Sunday

School, or Children’s Teachers)

7th-9th Grade5-6:40 Snack Supper, Worship, Small Groups6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir10th-12th Grade5-6:10 Sonshine Choir6:20-8:00 Worship, Snack

Supper, Small GroupsMonday, April 306:45 am Manfest w/Travis @ Dimple’s Deli3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest HandsTuesday, May 16:30 am Breakfast Club w/Lindsay @ Brueggers4-5 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @BUMC6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, May 2No more 61st Ave Tutoringthis school year. 6:00 pm Bible Studies7:15 pm IntermissionFriday, May 47:00 pm Rock the Chains Battle of the Bands Raising money and aware-ness in the fight against human slave trafficking. Adult help is needed, contact Elizabeth at [email protected]

May & Summer Wednesday Nights start next week! 6-7 pm - Middle School Guys Bible Study, Middle School Girls Bible Study, and High School Bible Study (and a Girls Book Club will start May 30) 7:15-8 pm “Intermission” a unique mid-week opportunity for prayer, worship, and reflection, called Illuminate from Registration is not required, and you can come for both hours, or just one

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

More About the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) CYMT, which was established by Brentwood UMC and First Presbyterian Church of Nashville in 2006, offers a three-year graduate residency in youth ministry which

combines on-the-job training and theological education. Since 2006 CYMT has trained 50 youth ministers and partnered with 42 churches to develop healthy youth ministries in Nashville, Memphis and four other surrounding states. These youth ministries reach thousands of youth every year. BUMC graduates include Adam Jones, youth minister, Hilldale UMC in Clarksville; and Chris Cummings, youth minister, Forest Hills UMC as well as Lindsay Brooks and Emma Loane (see front page.) Neal Wilkinson, Brentwood UMC’s Middle School Program Director, is a current CYMT graduate resident. Other former BUMC youth who are beginning the CYMT graduate residency this fall are Carlisle White and Daniel Bradley.

Sunday After Awakening Class11:00 am, Room A391 “Why: Making Sense of God’s Will” by Adam Hamilton

Sunday, April 29 Why Do my Prayers Go Unanswered? Sunday, May 6 Why Can’t I See God’s Will for my Life? Sunday, May 13 Why God’s Love Prevails

Single Adult Offerings Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details. “Polishing Your Basics” Bridge, Friday evenings, May 11 - June 22, Cost: $70 Divorce Recovery, Wednesdays, May 2 - June 6, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cost: $30 Singles Potluck Game Night Friday, May 11; 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Cost: $5.

Youth Summer Wednesday Night ActivitiesWednesday Nights Starting May 2 Opportunities for Book Clubs and Bible Studies from 6 - 7 pm. Time of prayer, worship, and reflection, called Intermission 7 - 8 pm.

PEP ClubTuesday, May 8, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All persons 55+ are invited for a covered dish dinner and entertainment to be announced later.

Two great family outings sponsored by For Men OnlyFather/Son Canoe TripSaturday, May 5, 10:30 am - 6:00 pmA great time for fathers and sons to enjoy a day on the water. $25 per family includes canoe rental. Register online www.bumc.net/register. Stay tuned for further details. Questions: contact Marc Sleenhof (484-6165).Family Fishing Day & PicnicJune 2, 2012 BUMC’s 6th year for this great family event. $20 per family includes bait, fishing equipment, and a cook-out. A multi-generational event. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.

Tai Chi Exercise class for Health and LongevitySponsored by Older Adult Ministry TeamThursdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, room A393 - May 3 thru May 24Tai Chi classes will be taught by a certified instructor. Cost is $5 per class.

Step Up to Connect

who to contactAdult Studies/Small GrpsJudith Bone, [email protected]

Caring MinistryKaye Harvey, [email protected]

Children’s MinistryEllen Garrett, [email protected]

Mission & OutreachMike Dennison, 324-7222, [email protected]

Single Adult MinistryShebbie Shields, [email protected]

Student MinistryTravis Garner, [email protected]

To Get ConnectedJeff Wilson, [email protected]

Worship & MusicShannon Garrett, [email protected]

Sunday, April 29

Sunday School9:45 amPreschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship at all three worship services.

Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

childrenInfants - 6th Grade

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 565th & 6th Grades

Sunday, April 29Sunday SchoolMeet in the GYM9:45 am

Extra MileNo Extra Mile - we will resume in the fall.MILEAGE No MILEAGE - we will resume in the fall.

Alleluia Choir No Alleluia Choir - we will resume in the fall.

After-school Program Volunteers Needed We need volunteers to work in our elementary after-school program. It is a once a week commitment from now until the end of May and the program is held Monday - Thursday, 4 - 6 pm. Contact Abby Buter at [email protected] or 615-499-4963 to volunteer.

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

Step Up to ServeMany Thanks

• to our community partner Brentwood Cleaners for donating cleaning services for all the sheets and towels used for Room in the Inn this past season• to BUMC members for stepping up to the URGENT need at Graceworks food pantry. A total of 255 items were delivered to Graceworks this past week to help numerous residents in the Williamson County area.• to the BUMC 3rd grade Sunday school classes for sorting and checking the dates on all of the food items recently donated to Graceworks Food Pantry.

Run for AfricaMay 19, 1st and Broadway, DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, $15 entry fee includes 5K race, t-shirt, admission to the Family Fun area and parking. This 8th annual family-focused event will include a certified 5K Race, Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run, games, food, and African dancing and drumming. Raises funds for African childrens’ education. To register, call Maya at 324-8211 by May 10.

Concert to Benefit Rooftop FoundationSunday, April 29, 4:00 pm, Belle Meade UMC, Featuring “The American Mass” byRon Kean. Rooftop is an agency that offers rental assistance to persons in need.

Volunteers needed to take altar flowers to home-centered members. Contact Nancy Sullins, 373-2945, rsullins9@comcast .net to volunteer. Vases also needed. Bring your donations to the cubby hallway next to Memorial Chapel.

Teach a Summer SundayGive a regular children’s Sunday School teacher a break and teach one Sunday during the summer from May 27-August 5. Everything you need is provided in one box and you only need to arrive 15-20 minutes early. Even if you are “intimidated” by teaching Sunday school you will be able to handle this curriculum. To volunteer with Elementary children (1st-4th grade) contact Beth Lentchner at [email protected], and for Preschool children (age 3-Kindergarten) contact Holly Fisher at [email protected].

Garage Sales for Good Causes - Saturday, May 5United Methodist Women Benefits missions such as Safe Haven, Graceworks & more

7am - 12pm at 704 Princeton Hills DriveSonshine Choir Benefits the rooftop vegetable garden at United Church of Rogers Park in inner city Chicago, one of the stops on Sonshine Tour this summer.

7am - 12pm, 1523 Covington DriveItems accepted at the sale address (Covington Drive) beginning Sunday, April 29.

Vacation Bible School June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pm. Children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Registration is open (space is limited). Volunteers needed for all areas. Contact Holly Fisher [email protected] or 615-324-8213.

AA Groups1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 1029 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH1028:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH1027 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH2017 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 10111:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH1027 pm, Sunday, BH201Eating Disorders AnonymousSundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552ADHD Adult; Spouse WorkshopsContact: Terry Huff, 627-4191Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career TransitionsEach Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney HallContact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119CODA (CoDependency)Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900,[email protected] RecoveryContact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240Grief SupportContact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732.

MS Self HelpContact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.

GROUPS

Saturday Evening6:00 pm

Casual Traditional Worship in the

Chapel

Sunday Morning 8:30 am

Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth

Choir9:45 am

Classes for Children, Students, and Adults

9:50 amContemporary Worship with Worship Band

11:00 amTraditional Worshipwith Adult Chancel

Choir11:00 am

Classes for Adults

Tuesday Morning6:30 am

Prayer (Sanctuary)

congregational care and caring ministrieswww.bumc.net/encouragement

RESOURCESAdoption Support & Orphan MinistryContact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, [email protected] AbuseContact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.Emergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, [email protected] Cards: GraceNotesContact: Rachael Melton,[email protected] Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors)Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, [email protected] VisitationContact: Rev. Erin Racine,[email protected] Health Product AssistanceContact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398,[email protected] SupportContact: Gretchen Voyles,[email protected] Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day ClubContact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467Patient Advocate MinistryContact: Tammy Hakim, [email protected] Meal Assistance: Fishes & LoavesContact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934,[email protected] Counseling with PastorsContact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, [email protected] or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, [email protected]

BrentwoodUnited MethodiSt ChUrCh

309 Franklin RoadBrentwood, Tn 37027

615-373-3663www.bumc.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, [email protected], 615-324-7254.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC

Does the Joy of Easter Seem Far Away?

If you are smiling on the outside, but full of pain on the inside, a trained Stephen Minister

can help with one on one confidential care and encouragement. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.

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.

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April 21 & 22, 2012Weekend Total

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For information ongiving visit the

website at bumc.net/give.