James – here is this year’s design concept (TOP) and last year’s below. Quite different. Let me know if you want any tweaking / changes / etc.

Share the Spirit 2014 - Experience how the Holy Spirit is working in and through the youth of our congregation

Dinner & Live Auction tickets Are Now Available in the Breezeways

Sunday, March 2

Dinner and Live Auction5 pm in Haney Hall – tickets required - adults only please. Limited number available ($25 each) so get yours early!

Youth-led Worship Celebration 7 pm in the Sanctuary – No tickets required. A love offering will be taken to supplement the costs of the Youth Choir tours and Mission Trips.

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday, March 5, 6:30 pm, SanctuaryLed by Rev. Eric Burton-KriegerAsh Wednesday begins the 40-day period of reflection known as Lent which helps us prepare spiritually for our understanding of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. In Ash Wednesday worship, our foreheads are marked with ashes in the sign of the cross as a symbol of our repentance and mortality. Nursery for ages 3 and under.

THE BEAMA Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church February 16 - 22, 2014

“Spirit-Led” A sermon series on the Book of Acts, by Dr. Davis ChappellFebruary 15/16 “The Power to Lead through Conflict” - Acts 15:1-11February 22/23 “The Power to Break Free” - Acts 16:16-34Pastor’s Bible Study (No registration required)“The Book of Acts”, a study offering a chance to go deeper into the winter sermon series. Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm.

6th Annual Songwriter’s Night sponsored by the BUMC United Methodist Women Friday, February 28 at 7 pm in the Youth Tabernacle Cost $10, benefits Adoptions through Holt International. Featured Songwriters: Karyn Williams and Brian White. Karyn Williams released her first single to radio, Rejoice, which led to her signing with Inpop Records in 2011. Brian White’s songs have been recorded by such Christian artists as Avalon, Point of Grace, Jaci Velasquez and Country and Pop artists such as Trace Adkins, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, Rascal Flatts, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, and Blackhawk.

karyn williams brian white

Financial PeaceBegins February 16, 5:30-7:00 pm, Buchanan House - 2nd floorFPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This class will teach you to take control of your money, invest for the future, and give like never before. Cost:$93. Registration: www.bumc.net/register. Information: www.daveramsey.com.

Childcare: 5 pm - infants to 4th grade; 7 pm - infants only. To arrange childcare, email your child’s name(s) and age(s) to Dawn Bart at dawnbart@bellsouth.net.

students7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, February 169:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room9:45 am 9th Sunday School – Tabernacle9:45 am 10th-12th Sunday School - Room A1919:45 am 10th-12th Church Now7th-9th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Music Choir Room10th-12th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Music Choir Room6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 p.]m Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle Monday, February 17No Manfest or Harvest HandsTuesday, February 18No Tuesday Breakfast Club with Lee6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Game Night at Room in the InnWednesday, February 193:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC6:00 pm Meet in the Café to walk to dinner together7:00 pm Bible Studies-Yth AreaRock the Chains Band Audition forms are available outside the youth office and at www.bumc.net/register - due April 6. Bands of Middle and High school youth can audition. The actual event is Friday, May 2.Senior Retreat April 11-12 for 12th grade. Register at www.bumc.net/register.Help with Kid Sale to earn money for your summer mission trip or choir tour. Set up - Sun., March 9 at 3:30 pm; Tear Down - Saturday, March 15 at 2 pm. Camp Barnabas open to 9th-12th grade June 14-20. Space is limited, so register early! Hinton Mission Trip open to 7th-12th grade June 29-July 4. We are serving with Hinton Rural Life Center – a UMC mission agency. Hinton County is the poorest in North Carolina, so the need is great. We will be doing home repairs and improvements as well as fellowship and worship. Please register ASAP.

Special Parking Request: No Parking anywhere on Ruby Tuesday LotTry the BUMC Shuttle from the Synergy Parking Lot!The Ruby Tuesday lot is no longer available for overflow parking. Unless you plan to dine there after a service, you cannot park anywhere on the Ruby Tuesday lot. Instead, take the shuttle. It makes continuous loops between the narthex entrance and the Synergy lot across the street all Sunday morning. And it makes our lot less crowded for visitors. But again, no church parking is allowed anywhere on the Ruby Tuesday lot. Thanks for your help!

You’re Designed to Shine Saturday, February 22, 10 am to 4 pm at Trinity Church, Spring Hill A one-day, retreat for any girl age 10 and older who needs to be affirmed and discover God’s plan for her life…that God can and wants to use her and that her life matters. Cost: $20 (Includes supplies and lunch.) Register by February 14 by contacting at Mary Newman at mtnewman@tnumc.com or 615-329-1177.

Single Adult FellowshipTransparenting Class - Saturday, February 22, 10 am - 2 pm, Singles SpaceCost: $25, satisfies the court ordered requirement. Register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Boundaries Class - Wednesdays, Feb. 19 - April 16, 6:30-8:00 pm, Room B152. Cost: $21. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you wish you could say “no”? Do you struggle to maintain a healthy set of boundaries? Yoga - Tuesdays, 6-7:15 pm, Room 149A and B (singles area). $5Potluck Game Night - Fridays through February 28, 6-9 pm, Singles SpaceJoin the Singles for a rip roaring night of board games! Bring a dish to share.

Youth and Children’s Choir Dates for Winter/Spring 2014March 2: Share the Spirit Auction and Worship service - auction and love offering benefits youth choir tours and missions. March 7-9: 5th grade retreat to Louisville, Ky.April 9: final Wednesday night for Children’s Choirs - final program will be a “Family Worship Night” led by the children. Hymns, worship songs, and scripture memory songs for all to enjoy!

Host Homes Needed for Guest College ChoirsSaturday evening, March 8 (6 pm) BUMC hosts The Transylvania Choir from Transylvania University in Lexington,KY. Sunday morning, March 9 (8:30 & 11:00 am) BUMC will host the University Choir from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN.

If you can offer the gift of hospitality to 2 or more choristers, please contact Gregg Bunn at gbunn@bumc.net or 615-324-7249.

The BUMC Monday Night Painting Group, who has been together for more than 30 years, has a show and sale of their art in the ART IN THE BREEZWAY.

10 artists are showing 30 pieces of mixed media paintings. Are you interested in painting? The group invites you to join them each Monday evening. Look for their write up at the show/sale.

Vases Needed for our flower-sharing ministry to home-centered members and others who need a little encouragement. Bring your donated vases to the “Cubby Hallway” between Memorial Chapel and Room A291.

Paid Positions Currently Available at BUMCJob postings available at www.bumc.net/employment. Please send application and resume to dstorey@bumc.net.* Information Technology Director, full-time, 40 hours / wk* Part-Time Jobs: Director of Nursery & Childcare Director of Elementary Ministry Custodian Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director Administrative Assistant to the Pastor of Discipleship, Missions & Outreach

Missions & OutreachFor more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-8222

Room in the Inn Hosts Needed for Friday, March 21We are in need of innkeepers and volunteers to help set up/host Room in the Inn on Friday, March 21st. If your Sunday School class, life group, or family and friends would be interested in helping out, please contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com. It’s an evening of service that will move your heart!

GraceWorks Volunteer Opportunities GraceWorks is looking for individuals able to make regular weekday commitments-- wheth-er you have time once a month or once a week, they can use your help. Bring a friend, visit and volunteer, and make a difference in our community! For more information on volunteering or shifts available, go to http://graceworksministries.net, or contact Denise Long at deniselong5@aol.com.

Learn More about Local and International Mission OpportunitiesOn Saturday February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd BUMC’s Mission and Outreach Director, David Ssebulime, will preach during each service. After the services, information will be available on opportunities where we can individually connect with ministries to contribute our gifts of time and talent – the gift of human presence -- by mentoring, tutoring, or coaching sporting leagues; working on new home construction, feeding construction volunteers, or staffing a health fair; serving in a food pantry or filling racks at a thrift store. Search your heart – what unique gifts and talents are yours? Identify them, and let us help you find a place to serve!

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)

Sponsor the Harvest Hands AAU Basketball Team We are excited to announce the creation of a fourth grade AAU boy’s basketball team! We are looking for fifteen $250 sponsorships to help with the costs for our team, so we can in turn charge only a small fee for participation. The sponsorships will help cover the costs of jerseys, tournament entry fees, and travel. Sponsorship checks can be mailed to Harvest Hands, 424 Humphreys St., 37203.

Elementary School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Mon-Thurs, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. Volunteers commitment is once a week. Looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Whitney at 615-499-4963 orwhitney@harvesthandscdc.com

Snacks and Juice Boxes Needed We are looking for individuals, families or Sunday School classes to donate snacks and juice boxes for our After-school Program. Snacks needed include: fruit snacks, granola bars, goldfish, teddy grahams, peanut butter crackers and 100 calorie packs. Juice boxes must be 100% juice. Snack sponsorships of $100 are also welcome. Donations are needed on an ongoing basis. Contact Whitney at whitney@harvesthandscdc.com or 615.499.4963 if you’re able to donate.

Sunday, February 16Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Sunday Morning Opportunities8:30 am Worship; Godly Play9:45 am Sunday school for Adults & Children9:50 am Awakening Worship; Godly Play11:00 am Worship; Godly Play; Sunday school for Adults & Children

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESWelcome Desk help needed in the Preschool Sunday School area dur-ing the first 20 minutes of Sunday School. Contact Lori Stamper at lstamper@bumc.net. Smiling faces welcome!Sunday School Teacher Needed for 11 am 4/5 year-old class. Teachers teach in teams of four with two teachers present each Sunday morning. We need one teacher to complete our 11 am Preschool teaching team. Curriculum & materials are provided, and training is available. Time commitment is two Sundays per month through May 18th. Please contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net.

childrenInfants - 6th Grade

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

Sunday, February 16Sunday School 9:45 am & 11 am, all agesConfirmation 5-7 pm in the GYMMileage 5-6 pm, Rm 3045th Grade Alleluia Choir 6-7 pm, adult choir room

Wed., February 19Extra Mile 6:15-7:30 pm

Alleluia Choir Retreats5th Grade: March 7-9 Created by God (6th)March 27-29. Register at bumc.net/register.

Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net

Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net

Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net

Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net

Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net

Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net

To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net

Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net

Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net

who to contact

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, BH102Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse WorkshopsContact: Terry Huff, 627-4191Al-AnonTuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career TransitionsEach Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney HallContact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119CoDAEach Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102Contact: Tom B., 308-1041Divorce RecoveryContact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240

Grief 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 Choir

9:45 amClasses for Children, Students, and Adults

9:50 amContemporary Worship with

Worship Band

11:00 amTraditional Worship

with Adult Chancel Choir

11:00 amClasses for

Children & Adults

CARING MINISTRIESwww.bumc.net/encouragementEmergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086

Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690

Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415ejaefargo@comcast.net

Domestic AbuseContact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.

Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer TeamContact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com

Emergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact: Lisa Alexander, 373-3663, ext. 211, lalexander@bumc.net

Encouragement Cards: GraceNotesContact: Beth Frankenberg,bethfrankenberg@me.com

Financial CoachingContact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net

Home-centered VisitationContact: Rev. Allison Fasig,afasig@bumc.net

Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398,handyman@bumc.net

Infertility SupportContact: Gretchen Voyles,gvoyles98@hotmail.com

Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day ClubContact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467

Patient Advocate MinistryContact: Dottie Campbell, 480-0357director@paministry.org

Short-term Meals: Fishes & LoavesContact: Katie Winsteadkatie_winstead@yahoo.com

Spiritual Counseling with PastorsContact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net

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, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC

When “Pull Yourself Together” Doesn’t Work!

If things just aren’t coming together and you’re still hurting-- Stephen Ministers can

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.

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.

3011 Longford DriveSpring Hill, TN 37174

Sundays

9:00 am Traditional Worship

10:30 am Contemporary Worship

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