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Readings for April 23-27: Luke 6 - 10

www.bumc.net/bumc345

PROJECT 3:45 Bookmarks – Read the New Testament in a year New Project 3:45 reading plan bookmarks available in the information racks or online at www.bumc.net/bumc345. We just started reading the Gospel of Luke – a great place to jump in if you haven’t started yet.

Ways to Step UpStep Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices – worship, connect, invite, serve and give -- that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. See www.bumc.net/stepup for specific things you can do now to Step Up.up20

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Attention Deficit Disorder in Relationships (For Couples)Sponsored by BUMC’s Congregational Care & Caring MinistriesSaturday, April 28, 9 – 12 noon, A291; Led by BUMC’s ADHD Support Group Leader - Terry Huff, LCSW

Cost: $50 with financial assistance available. To register contact Terry at 627-4191.

Rock the Chains Battle of the BandsFriday, May 4, 7:00 pm, TabernacleHosted by the Student Ministry to raise money and awareness in the fight against human trafficking. Contact Elizabeth at ewaynick@bumc.net.

Children’s Choir with Rhythm & Bells Percussion Ensemble Spring ConcertWednesday, April 25, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Angel and Agape Choirs (Pre K – 1st Grade), along with our

2nd – 6th grade Rhythm and Bells group will delight you with several fun and upbeat selections, followed by Asbury Choir’s (2nd – 4th Grades) presentation of The Lost Boy – a musical based on Luke 2:39-52 -- how Mary and Joseph lose track of twelve year old Jesus in the Temple, only to find him teaching his Father’s word. Fun for all ages!

Upcoming Sermon Emphasis –– A Journey through the Lord’s PrayerPastor Martin’s spring & summer sermon emphasis begins next weekend, 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. Invite a friend to come, too.

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

Sunday, April 22 .........Why Do the Innocent Suffer?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

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

BUMC Foundation Scholarship Applications Now AvailableFour $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 229:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. Hi R9:45 am 9th-12th (No Youth

Disciple, Topical Discussion, Only Sunday

School, or Children’s Teachers)

11:00 am Camp Barnabas Mtg - Tabernacle11:00 am Atlanta Mission Mtg - Jr. Hi Room7th-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 236:45 am Manfest w/Travis @ Dimple’s Deli3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest HandsTuesday, April 246:30 am Breakfast Club w/Lindsay @ Brueggers4-5 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @BUMC6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, April 253:30 pm 61st Ave Tutoring 6:30 pm Children’s Choirs Spring ProgramSeniors please send one baby and one current picture to Jodi Clarke by April 22 to gregjodiclarke@comcast.net for the Senior Celebration slideshow on Sunday, May 13!Camp Barnabas (a life-changing Christian camp for people with special needs) June 8-15 Spots open: guys 9th-12th and girl Barnstormers (behind the scenes). We also desperately need ONE female adult leader (serve as cabin mom, craft leader, cook, nurse, or horse wrangler). Register online or contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net.

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.

Single Adult Offerings Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details. Singles Yoga, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Singles Space, No Cost Divorce Recovery, Wednesdays, May 2 - June 6, Cost: $30 Singles Summer Retreat Lake Junaluska, NC, Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 3; Cost: $199; single; $150/double. Register by April 22; registration required.

Vacation Bible School 2012June 25 - 28, 9 am to 12 pmOpen to children ages 5 (by 9/30/12) through 4th grade (currently). Register at www.bumc.net/register. To volunteer contact Holly, hfisher@bumc.net or 615-324-8213.

UMW Cookbooks Available in the Outpost A great Mother’s Day gift!

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.

New Women’s EnsembleBUMC’s Chancel Choir is forming a new ensemble open to ALL WOMEN. You do not have to audition or be a choir member. Contact Alisa Graner Napier at alisa_graner@yahoo.com or 969-3757 with questions.

JoySound Orchestra of BUMCSundays, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, B163

Open to youth and adults. Bring your instruments and enjoy sharing your gifts and talents in music ministry. No audition required. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net.

SOJ (Sounds of Joy), the gospel choir based out of Awakening, is recruiting new members. If you enjoy powerful experiences in singing praise then consider joining SOJ. The group does not rehearse or sing featured pieces in worship weekly, which makes the time commitment more manageable for some. Please contact Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net if you have interest in being a part or knowing more.

Two great family outings sponsored by For Men OnlyFather/Son Canoe TripSaturday, May 5A 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 date TBD BUMC’s 6th year for this great family event. $25 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, 324-7258jbone@bumc.net

Caring MinistryKaye Harvey, 373-3663kharvey@bumc.net

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

Mission & OutreachMike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net

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

Student MinistryTravis Garner, 324-7229tgarner@bumc.net

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

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

Sunday, April 22

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 22Sunday SchoolMeet in the GYM9:45 am

Extra MileApril 186:15 - 7:30 pmMILEAGE No MILEAGE - we will resume in the fall.

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

Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2012!

Educational Resources Needed. We are looking for donations of educational materials for parents to use with their students involved in our programs. Requested items include: preK-4th grade flashcards, preK-4th grade educational

activity books, brain quest material, dictionaries, and English grammar books. If you are able to donate these items please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

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 abby@harvesthandscdc.com 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 ServeHabitat Update

Construction is well underway! You can follow the progress each week on Facebook. We’ll be building through June 2nd, and then dedicate the home on Sunday, June 3rd at 2pm. The entire congregation is invited!

Habitat Quick Fact:It’s easy to think of our BUMC Habitat Build as a massive effort to create life-altering change for the O’Neal family but everyone who builds, volunteers, or donates also ex-periences God’s grace in a meaningful way. We’re helping this one family and, in doing so, helping thousands of us here in our BUMC family.

Room in the inn Volunteer “Thank You” THANK YOU to all of the Sunday school classes and BUMC members who have given their time -- 2,046 hours! -- to help with the Room In The Inn (RITI) ministry during the 2011-2012 season. Due to your dedication, 425 men were shown the love of Christ and given a warm place to sleep, a meal, breakfast, and a sack lunch for the next day as well as an opportunity to shower and have clean clothes.

Concert to Benefit Rooftop FoundationSunday, April 29, 4:00 pm, Belle Meade UMC, Featuring “The American Mass” by Ron Kean. Rooftop is an agency that offers rental assistance to persons in need. For more information visit www.concertchoraleofnashville.org.

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 hfisher@bumc.net 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,herta2@comcast.netDivorce 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, 221-4041

Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716ejaefargo@comcast.net

Domestic AbuseContact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.

Emergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net

Encouragement Cards: GraceNotesContact: Rachael Melton,roystermelton@yahoo.com

Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors)Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net

Home-centered VisitationContact: Rev. Erin Racine,eracine@bumc.net

Home Health Product AssistanceContact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434

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

Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & LoavesContact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934,katypclark@gmail.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

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.

meets at Spring Hill High School

Sundays10:00 am Worship

tRiNity CHURCH

WoRSHip AtteNDANCe

April14 &15, 2012Weekend Total

2,830

For information ongiving visit the

website at bumc.net/give.