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Readings for April 16-20:

Luke 1 - 5www.bumc.net/

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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.

Five Weeks to Knowing Your Special Purpose:“Serving From the Heart” ClassMondays, April 16 - May 14, 6:30 -8:30 pmLed by Carol BumbaloughGet to know some other folks and find out how God has gifted and equipped you for joyful service. This fun, interactive class will get you on your way! Register at www.bumc.net/register.

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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Congratulations to our 99 sixth graders and 11 youth who are being confirmed this weekend! They have spent the last 14 weeks studying, serving, and preparing for this important step in their faith journey. Please keep them in your prayers.

Parent Learning Event: GROW! Kids (for parents of preschoolers - middle years)Sunday, April 15, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Haney Hall, No cost. Presenters: David Thomas & Sissy Goff (speakers and counselors from Daystar Counseling

Ministries). Sponsored by BUMC Day School & Children’s Ministry. Childcare available for $10 per child - email mspencer@bumc.net. Sissy and David will provide insight and encouragement for raising boys and girls.

We did it! Our congregation raised over $70,000 for our 2012 Habitat house! Thank you for stepping up with extravagant generosity. Work begins this weekend on the O’Neals’ home. Find out more at www.bumc.net/habitat.

For Men Only Quarterly Dinner with Kevin Mawae, former Tennessee Titan Thursday, April 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, $10 for adults / $5 for students. Haney Hall. Fathers and sons (middle school and up) are encouraged to attend. Price includes dinner and program. Scholarships are available. Register online bumc.net/register.

Part-Time Positions Open:1) Administrative Assistant for Single Adults Ministry; 2) Facilities Coordinator; 3) 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 159:45 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 Safe Sanctuary training - Tabernacle7th-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 166:45 am Manfest w/Travis @ Dimple’s Deli3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to volunteer at Harvest HandsTuesday, April 176:30 am Breakfast Club w/Lindsay @ Brueggers4-5 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @BUMC6 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Odyssey Game Night Wednesday, April 183:30 pm 61st Ave Tutoring 6:30 pm Last Wednesday Night activities

Congratulations to our 11 Youth Confirmands being Confirmed today!

Seniors 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.

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 BUMCResumes Sunday, April 15, 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.

Nexus Chamber Orchestra presents violinist Stefan PetrescuSunday, April 15, 4 pm, Chapel

Nashville violinist Stefan Petrescu presents two Beethoven violin sonatas, accompanied by Dr. Vicki King, professor of piano at Tennessee State University.

Israel: The Root of ChristianityMonday, April 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, GYM; Cost $5 - dessert and coffee included. David Brog, Jewish author and executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), discusses the current situation in Israel. Childcare available with advance registration only at bumc.net/register. For more information, contact Mike Davis (mdavis2191@comcast.net). Sponsored by For Men Only but open to all.

Children’s Choir with Rhythm & Bells Percussion Ensemble Spring ConcertWednesday, April 25, 6:30 pm, SanctuaryAngel and Agape Choirs (Pre K – 1st Grade), the 2nd – 6th grade Rhythm and Bells group present several fun selections, followed by Asbury Choir’s (2nd – 4th Grades) presentation of The Lost Boy – a musical based on Luke 2:39-52.

Attention Deficit Disorder in RelationshipsSaturday, April 28, 9 – 12 noon, A291; Led by 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, Tabernacle Hosted by the Student Ministry to raise money and awareness in the fight against human trafficking. Contact Elizabeth at ewaynick@bumc.net.

Single Adult Offerings Visit www.bumc.net/singles for full details. Singles Yoga, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, Singles Space, No Cost Positive Parenting Preteens/Teens, Sundays, June 3 & July 8, 6:30 pm Positive Parenting Young Children, Wednesdays, June 6 & July 11, 6:30 pm Book Club, Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 pm, Single Space, Waiting for Sunrise, by W. Boyd 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!

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 15

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 15Sunday SchoolMeet in the GYM9:45 am

Extra MileApril 186:15 - 7:30 pm

MILEAGE No MILEAGE - we will resume in the fall.

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

Educational Resources Needed. We are looking for donations of educational materi-als 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 ServeThanks to the KidSALE Committee for their hard work recently in making the KidSale consignment sale such a huge success! This ministry is led by a team of 15 dedicated women along with over 100 volunteers plus our BUMC youth who help with set up and take down. It’s a ministry that benefits everyone: the consignor who receives 70% of the proceeds, the buyers who are able to purchase quality items for their children at a fraction of the retail cost, and the church who receives 30% of the proceeds that benefit missions such as BUMC youth trips, Harvest Hands, 61st Ave. UMC Summer Programs, Honduras, Russia, Thembelihle Pre-School in South Africa and many more.

Thank you to all the Sunday school classes & BUMC members who have given their time to help with the Room In The Inn (RITI) ministry. Help us in thanking these individu-als for stepping up to the call of service by joining with us on a Special Day of Recognition that has been scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 22nd in all three services.

Habitat Construction Has BegunOver 350 volunteers from BUMC and Trinity will be working through June 2nd on the O’Neal family’s home. Dedication will be on Sunday, June 3 at 2 pm. Connect to more information at www.bumc.net/habitat.

Habitat Quick Fact:Keep Habitat in mind year-round by donating used furniture, appliances, cabinets, and other building supplies to the Re-Store on Columbia Avenue in Franklin or Highway 31 in Columbia. All proceeds from the Habitat Re-Stores are used to fund construction of more homes! Call 690-8094 to schedule pick-up of large items or click www.habitatwilliamson.org/restore.

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 Children and 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.

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WoRSHip AtteNDANCe

April 7 & 8, 2012Weekend Total

5,601

For information ongiving visit the

website at bumc.net/give.