Fall 2012Ways to learn, grow and serve at

Brentwood United Methodist Church

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STUDENT MINISTRY (7th - 12th Grades)www.bumcsm.net

Contact Rosanne Schenck, rschenck@bumc.net, 324-7251 (Bible Studies)Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net (Small groups); Julie Morgan, jmorgan@bumc.net (Choirs).

• Sunday Morning 9:45 am Opportunities:• 7th & 8th Sunday School is filled with large group teaching, small discussion groups, activities, interacting with

new people, games and more – Jr. High Room• 9th Sunday School is filled with large group teaching, small discussion groups, activities, interacting with new

people, games and more – Tabernacle• 10th-12thSundaySchool:atopicalbaseddiscussiongroupthatcoverstoughtopicsthatteenagersface–RmA191• 10th-12thChurchNow:10th-12th grade opportunity to help in Pre-School, Elementary, or Highway 56 Sunday

School classes; 11th-12th grade students can help Middle School Sunday School; 12th grade can be Freshman Men-torsin9th Grade Sunday School

• 9th-12th Reunion Sundays: The first Sunday of every month ALL high school students for a morning of fellow-ship, celebration, and worship – Tabernacle

• 12th Senior Class (Spring Semester) for those in their last semester of high school to explore unique topics and challenges that will face those soon to be graduating and heading off to college

• Sunday Morning 11:00 am Opportunity:•7th-12th Sunday School - Jr Hi Room – tentative opportunity depending on interest

• Student Ministry Sunday Nights Youth Choir rehearsals (7th-9th Grade Jubilation Choir, 10th-12th Grade Sonshine Choir), Worship & Teaching, and Small Groups(8-10studentswithtwocaringandtrainedadultleaders).

• Student Ministry Wednesday Night Bible Studies Middle School, High School Guys, and High School Girls, Youth Disciple, begins September 5, 7-8 pm

• Youth MusicJubilation Choir .....7th–9th ...........................Sundays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm ...........Youth Choir RoomSonshine Choir ......10th–12th........................Sundays,5:00–6:10pm ...........Youth Choir RoomYouth Handbells .....Grades 7-12 ..................Sundays,4:00–5:00pm ...........Room B153B

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (Infants – 6th Grade)www.bumc.net/children

Contact Ellen Garrett, egarrett@bumc.net, 577-7261Choirs: Julie Morgan, jmorgan@bumc.net, 324-8216

• Are you and your kids new to BUMC? Visitors can check in at the Children’s Welcome Desk located in the Chapel Narthex (“C” building, main level) to be directed to an appropriate classroom.

• Nursery (infants – 3 years)Tender-loving care for the youngest attendees of our church during all four worship services and Sunday morning Bible Studies. (Children “graduate” to Sunday School classes and Preschool Worship in September if they are age three before September30.)

• Sunday School 9:45am• Godly Play (for preschoolers during worship) 8:30am&11:00am

• HIGHWAY 56 (5th & 6th Grades)SundaySchool Sundays,9:45-10:45amMileage Sundays,5:00–6:00pm Gym(resumes8/26)AlleluiaChoir Sundays,6:00–7:00pm AdultChoirRoomExtraMile Wednesdays,6:15–7:30pm RoomC305(resumes9/5)

• Children’s Music Angel Choir ............Age 4 thru Pre-K ...........Wednesdays,6:15–7:00pm .....3rd Floor (bySept.30,2012)Agape Choir ..........Kindergarten & 1st .......Wednesdays,6:15–7:00pm .....3rd FloorAsbury Choir .........2nd, 3rd & 4th .................Wednesdays,6:15–7:30pm .....3rd FloorRhythm & Bells .....2nd- 6th ..........................Wednesdays,5:00–6:00pm .....Parlor Alleluia Choir ........5th & 6th .......................Sundays,6:00–7:00pm ...........Adult Choir Room

(1) Under Missions, Room in the Inn - I think that write up is confusing - sounds like you would host people in your home - but I assume it is referring to hosting at BUMC?

CONGREGATIONAL CAREContact Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay, rpfay@bumc.net, 324-7237

• Support Groups Check our website for a list of current support groups and resources at www.bumc.net/encouragement.

• Email Prayer Team Intentional prayer for others. Contact Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.net.

• Blessing of the Animals October 14, 2 pm, BUMC Front Lawn. A celebration of God’s gift of creation.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY – 55+Contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244

• PEP Club – 2nd Tuesdays,6:30pm,HaneyHall,Dishtoshare-fellowshipandentertainment.

• Primetimers Thursdays,10amto1pm,SinglesSpace.Sacklunch-games,singing,andfellowship.

• Sunny Day Club A weekly meeting for those in the early stages of dementia & Alzheimers. Contact Rev. Erin Racine at 324-7244.

CONNECTIONAL MINISTRYContactRev.Dr.JeffWilson,jwilson@bumc.net,324-8208

• Annual Church-wide Picnic Sunday,August19,4:30pm,FrontLawn Music!Games!Greatfoodandfellowship!Startingat4:30.IfyourlastnamebeginswithA-N,bringaside

dish.LastnamesO-Zbringadessert.ContactSandyWalkerat300-8856.

• Worship Greeters Needed Greeters are the first impression someone has as they come to worship and therefore, one of the most important acts of hospitality we offer. Greeters volunteer before just one service, just once a quarter. Contact

Judy Bumgarner: 373-3664 or jbumgarner@bumc.net.

MISSIONS & OUTREACHContact Mike Dennison, mdennison@bumc.net, 324-7222

• 61st Ave. UMC After-school Mentors for K-5th Graders TutoringbeginsTuesday,August28andisheldTuesday,WednesdayandThursdayfrom4:00-5:30pm.Con-

tact Nita Haywood at nitahaywood@aol.com.

• Harvest Hands – www.harvesthandscdc.com K-4th Grade and 5th-12thGradeVolunteersthroughMay23:Onceaweekcommitment,3:45-6:00 ContactAbbyatabby@harvesthandscdc.comor615-499-4963tovolunteer.

• Connect with a Child in South Africa Sponsor a child at Thembelihle School, our partner school in Howick, South Africa.

• KidSale Fall2012Sale—September25-29 A consignment sale of quality children’s clothing, toys and equipment, held each spring and fall, and benefiting

BUMCyouthmissionsandotheroutreachmissionsofBUMC.Thoseparticipatinginthesalereceive70%ofthesellingpriceandBUMCreceives30%designatedformissions.Formoreinformationonvolunteeringemailvolunteer@bumckidsale.net.

• Room In the Inn November through March – BUMC provides in the GYM a hot dinner, shower, warm bed, laundry service,

breakfast and sack lunch for the next day to homeless men.

ADULT MUSICContact Shannon Garrett, sgarrett@bumc.net, 577-7267

• Chancel Choir RehearsesWednesdays,7:00–8:30pm,AdultChoirRoom;singsSundays,11:00am

• BUMC Ringers AdultHandbellChoir,RehearsesSundays,5:00-6:00pm,RoomB153B

• JoySound Orchestra Contact Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net, 324-7227. Open to both youth and adults. RehearsalsbeginSunday,September9,3:45-4:45pm,Room-B163

ADULT DISCIPLESHIPwww.bumc.net/adultclasses

Contact Judith Bone, jbone@bumc.net, 324-7258

• Adult Sunday School Classes 9:45 and 11:00amOurSundayMorningClassesareon-goingandmeetduringbothour9:45and11:00AMservices.Manyareacollection of people in a similar life-stage though some span multiple decades. For a full description of our classes visit the church website at www.bumc.net

• Small Groups of Many Shapes and SizesGroups meet throughout the week for study and fellowship. If you are interested in a small group, please contact Judith Bone for more information at jbone@bumc.net or 324-7258.

• Studies:Disciple Bible Study OrientationsessionsbegintheweekofAugust19.Youcanstilljoinbutyouneedtosign-uptoday! NextopportunityJanuary2013.ContactWiniGrizzleatgeogriz@comcast.net,377-6868withquestions.

Mission Study on Haiti [All Church Members are Welcome] Sponsored by United Methodist WomenSaturday,August25;8:30am-12:30pm;HaneyHall;LedbyJoyClarkContactShirleyParis-791-4727,s.paris@aol.comorMargeryMayer-661-9984;margerymayer@webtv.net.

Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted September5-October10;Wednesdays9-11am;LedbyLouAnneJacobs

Nehemiah: a Heart Can Break October17-December12;Wednesdays9-11am;LedbyLouAnneJacobs

The Meaning of Jesus [N. T. Wright and Marcus Borg] September4-December11;Tuesdays9:30-11:00am;LedbyRev.JeffWilsonandJudithBone

Mom’s in Prayer PM September5-December12;Wednesdays6-7:30pm ContactMelissaWyatt-mjfwyatt@gmail.com,221-9802orEmilyJackson-ecjacks@gmail.comor457-1732.

How to Read, Interpret and Understand the Bible October3,10,17,24;Wednesdays6:30-7:30pm;LedbyBishopJoePennel

SINGLE ADULTSwww.bumc.net/singles

ContactShebbieShields,sshields@bumc.net,324-7240

• Yoga Tuesdays,6:00pm,DonationstoFisherHouseareaccepted.

• Bridge Classes: Beginners Mondays,throughOctober8 6:30–8:30pm 10lessons $82 Intermediate Fridays,BeginsSeptember7 6:30–8:30pm 8lessons $72

• Book Club Meetsonceamonth,6:30pm,September11-The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

• Game NightsSecondFridayofeachmonth,6:00pm,fellowship,fun&potluckdinner

• Transparenting Saturday,September22,10am-2pm,Cost,$25

• Divorce Recovery Wednesdays,BeginsAugust29,6-8pm,6weeks,cost$30

• BoundariesWednesdays,BeginsSeptember12,6:30-8:00pm,Cost,$21

• Singles Thanksgiving DinnerFriday,November16,Cost,$5

• Christmas Dance Saturday, December 8

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BRENTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615-373-3663