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Starting Point: Want a better understanding of what God wants from you?

Begins Tonight, May 5, Sunday nights, 6 - 7 pm, Buchanan House Rm 102

Learn more about BUMC, how to find your place in our church and where to begin to Live like Jesus in this six-week class led by Dr. Jeff Wilson. If you are a new member or thinking about membership, this class is for you (but all are welcome.) Register at bumc.net/register or email jbumgarner@bumc.net.

Like Jesus? Lessons on Living from the Sermon on the MountMay 4/5 – “When You’ve Been Defriended” - Matt. 5:21-26 -- Rev. Travis GarnerMay 11/12 – “Spiritual Practices” - Matt. 6:1-18 -- Rev. Kaye HarveyHave You Table Talked Yet?Feel challenged by something you heard in today’s sermon? Want to talk it over? Check out “Table Talk” questions on the back of today’s worship bulletin. Join the conversation on Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church) and Twitter #likeJesusBUMC. www.bumc.net/likejesus

Habitat for Humanity: We’re Almost There!

You can still be a part of helping Tarren Seabolt and her son, Jayden, have a home – and backyard! -- of their own. Workdays are May 11 & May 18 and you can still make an “extra mile” gift (checks made payable to BUMC, “Habitat” in the memo line.) The home will be dedicated on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 pm. Directions at www.bumc.net/habitat.

A Keyboard Kaleidoscope: Patsy Wade & Gregg Bunn In Concert

May 19, Sanctuary, 4:00 pm

BUMC pianist, Patsy Wade, and organist, Gregg Bunn, join forces on the Sanctuary’s Bösendorfer grand piano and mighty pipe organ for a concert of sacred & classical keyboard solos and duets. In addition, they will collaborate with other BUMC instrumentalists for a concert not to be missed.

Show Our Staff How Much They Are Appreciated!Please join the Staff Parish Relations Committee in celebration of and gratitude for our BUMC staff and their commitment and support of our church family. Everyone is encouraged to send a note of appreciation to a staff member whose service has impacted you or your family. For your convenience, notecards will be available in the Narthex and in Sunday School classes on May 5 and May 12 and a “Mailbox” will remain in the Lobby all that week. If you would prefer, you may send an email note of thanks with the subject BUMC Staff to Robin Steaban at rsteaban@comcast.net. The notes will be hand delivered during Staff Appreciation Week, May 12 - 17. As a congregation, let us pray specifically for each of our staff and praise God for their work and service in building His kingdom.

Teach a Summer Sunday!

Eager-to-learn preschool and elementary kids need teachers for summer Sunday School at BUMC. If you can help one Sunday from May 26 through August 4, please contact Beth Lentchner (elementary) at blentchner@bumc.net or Holly Fisher (preschool) at hfisher@bumc.net. All materials are provided and curriculum is easy to follow.

Graceworks Needs You This Saturday to Help Stock Shelves After Postal Service Food Drive

This Saturday, May 11, Graceworks is in need of lots of extra hands to help stock the shelves with the canned goods collected by the mail carriers. This is a great way for families to serve! Shifts are 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Graceworks is located at 104 Southeast Pkwy in Franklin.2N

Dsaturdays

Ways to ConnectSTUDENTS7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, May 59:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th – 12th – Reunion Sunday - Tabernacle

7th - 9th Grade Schedule:5:05 pm Last night for the school year gathering and celebration - Tabernacle5:30 pm End of school year celebration in small groups6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr. High Room

10th - 12th Grade Schedule:5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr. High Room6:10 pm End of school year celebration in small group

Monday, May 63:30 pm Meet at BUMC for Harvest Hands

Tuesday, May 76:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club with Allison at Brueggers’ Bagels 4-5 pm Middle School Hang- time with Neal @ BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC for Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn (last one)

Wednesday, May 8No Wednesday night activities (we will resume in the fall)

Nashville Mission Trip(7th-12th) June 17-20 (daytime), registration is available online. We are working with Immerse Nashville and McKendree UMC. Lots of adults are needed!

Vacation Bible School Volunteers Neededfor June 24-27, 8:30 am – 12 pm Your help is needed to make this an awesome experience for our BUMC Children! Register online or contact Marjorie Stephenson if interested at Marjorie.Stephenson@comcast.net.

Upcoming Dates

Jubilation Choir Send-Off ConcertSunday, June 2, 20137 pm in the Sanctuary

Annual ConferenceJune 10-13, 2013Cafe volunteers needed!

Sonshine Home ConcertSunday, July 21, 20137 pm in the Sanctuary

College/Young Adult Choir Tour Sunday, May 19 – Friday, May 24 James Wells, Patsy Wade, and Eric Burton -Krieger are headed to Dallas / Fort

Worth, Texas to spend a week in missions and music. We will be singing for and working with area homeless shelters, non-profit groups, after school programs, and churches. Rehearsals will be May 15,16, and 17. Email jwells@bumc.net to add your name to the list.

Paid Positions Available Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant Visit our website at www.bumc.

net/employment for more information. Send resumes and inquires to Deltina Storey at dstorey@bumc.net.

Nursery Staff We need people (must be at least 16) who love to snuggle with the babies and

entertain the toddlers. Please contact Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net or 324-7239 for more information.

Save the Date: Annual Conference June 10-12 Lots of volunteers are needed to help with Annual Conference – the yearly gathering

of more than 1000 clergy and lay leaders from across the Middle Tennessee area. Greeters, parking lot greeters, meal helpers, and more! Detailed job descriptions and registration information will follow, but mark your calendars now.

Singles In Fellowship: Register at www.bumc.net/registerYoga Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, Singles Area. All are welcome. Donations encouraged. Salsa Dance Class 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7– 8 pm, Youth Choir Room. Cost: $6 per class. Summer Retreat to Lake Junaluska, June 7 – 9 Come and join the singles annual retreat in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina! Monte King will join us as our presenter, praise and worship will be led by Cheri Keaggy! For all information, including pricing and instructions on how to register, visit www.bumc.net/SocialEvents. Come and get away with us in the mountains!

Divorce Recovery May 8 - June 19, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, Singles Area. Cost $30. Support and encouragement given to those adjusting to change and life after divorce.

Have You Gotten Your CD Yet? We have had great response to the James Wells Worship and Praise CD. Get yours before they are gone! It’s still available in the Outpost on Sundays or at the reception desk during the week. ALL donations go towards the Hands of Christ Women’s Clinic in Honduras. Listen on-line at bumc.net/wellscd

Living Well Workshop: Attention Deficit Disorder in RelationshipsNEW DATE: Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am – 12 pm, Room A291 (sponsored by Congre-

gational Care). For partners of individuals with ADD. Improve your relationship by learning about effects of the ADD brain on daily life and relationships. Both partners are encouraged to attend. Cost: $50 thru May 8, $60 thereafter. Special arrange-ments for those unable to afford the full cost. To register contact Terry Huff, LCSW, 615-627-4191.

Get Ready, BUMC, to Learn Pickleball!Saturday, June 1st, 10 am, Family Life Center. Join Joe Tiratto who will be hosting

a demonstration of this exciting sport. This sport provides great exercise for the young at heart. So, get ready for PICKLEBALL! If you need more information

contact Joe at 615-957-9705.

United Methodist Women Cookbooks are wrapped and ready for Mother’s Day gifts in the Outpost. Cost is $10.

Ways to SERVE

who to contactAdult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.netCaring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.netChildren’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net

Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.netSingle Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.netStudent Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net

To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.netWorship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.netCommunications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net

For more info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222 or Maya Knighten @324-8211.

Assembly of Birthing Kits for UMCOR’s Use in HaitiTODAY, Sunday, May 5, 1-3 pm, Rm A389. Contact Jackie Shields, docshields@comcast.net.

Room in the inn Volunteer “Thank You”THANK YOU to all of the Sunday school classes and BUMC members who have given their time and talents to help with the Room In The Inn (RITI) ministry during the 2012-2013 season. Due to your dedication, numerous men and women 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.

Second Saturdays at Graceworks May 11 either 9 am – noon or 1 – 4 pmGo to www.bumc.net/register. Workdays are the 2nd Saturday of each month. Join us to tag and organize merchandise for the thrift store, clean building, move warehouse items, and more. Great family activity! Located at 104 Southeast Pkwy, Franklin by Columbia Dr. Target.

Honduras Medical Mission Trip Informational Meeting - May 12, Trip - August 5-10, 2013Informational Meeting: Sunday, May 12, 9:50–10:45am or 12-1 pm, Howard Olds Conf. Rm Meeting is for all persons considering going on this trip or who would like to know more. Medical and non-medical backgrounds needed as well as those who speak English and Spanish are needed. Contact Chip Brake, chipbrake@comcast.net or Mike Dennison, mdennison@bumc.net 324-7222.

Grace Works Food Bag Collection Sunday, May 26Our goal this year is to collect 100 food bags and 50 basic needs bags to help those in need in Williamson County.

Haiti Mission Trip June 15 - 22, 2013Be part of a 15-member team to travel to Jacmel, Haiti to assist in ongoing projects. First priority will be given to church members who have not been to Haiti previously with Restore Haiti. Parents and teenagers 15 and older welcome. Reservation requires a $200 non-refundable deposit (trip cost is $1,600). Contact: Dan Elkins 615-347-4821.

Mexico Mission Trip September 13 – 22Join BUMC and Belmont UMC to work, worship and learn about GYTTE , www.gytte.org, a vital min-istry of the Global Board of the UMC. All talents are needed for this mission trip. Give Ye Them to Eat is an integrated development ministry of the Methodist Church of Mexico. Cost approximately $1600 which includes travel. Register at www.bumc.net/register . Contact Dwight Armstrong at 661-4514 or dwight_armstrong@bellsouth.net .

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)

Fabric and sewing machine donations needed. We are looking for new sewing machines and fabric of 1/2 yard or more to be donated. If interested in donating please contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Summer Field Trip Sponsorships Needed. We are looking for $100 sponsorships for field trips so our students can enjoy fun, educational experiences this summer! Send checks to 424 Humphreys St., 37203 and contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com with any questions.

Sunday, May 5

Sunday School 9:45 am - Preschool to6th Grade

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

Godly Playat 8:30, 9:50 and 11 am worship services (Older 3s thru Pre-K)

Vacation Bible School June 24 - 27Places are filling up quickly! Registration will end when it’s full or by May 31. bumc.net/register. Youth and Adult volunteers needed.Please register at bumc.net/register underYouth Volunteers or VBS Volunteer.

We Need You!!Teach a Summer Sunday! Volunteers needed for Preschool and Elementary Sunday School, May 26-Aug 4. If you can help teach a Sunday this summer, contact Beth Lentchner (Elementary) at blentchner@bumc.net, or Holly Fisher (Preschool) at hfisher@bumc.net. All materials are provided and curriculum is easy to follow.

CHILDRENInfants - 6th Grade

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

Sunday, May 5Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM

Hwy 56 Party (5th & 6th)Join us for an evening of food and games in celebration of the end of the school year! 5-7 pm in the GYM

Volunteer for VBS!Go to bumc.net/register under HWY 56 VBS volunteers.

Bridge RetreatJuly 25-28 for current 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.Register online at bumc.net/register!

Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212lbrooks@bumc.net

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, BH102ADHD Adult; Spouse WorkshopsContact: Terry Huff, 627-4191Al-AnonTuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career TransitionsEach Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney HallContact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119Divorce RecoveryContact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240Eating Disorders AnonymousSundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552Grief 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 am

Traditional Worshipwith Adult

Chancel Choir11:00 am

Classes for Adults

Wednesday Morning6:45 am

Prayer Service(Sanctuary)

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIESwww.bumc.net/encouragement

RESOURCESAdoption Support & Orphan MinistryContact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716ejaefargo@comcast.netDomestic AbuseContact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.Email Intercessory Prayer TeamContact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@comcast.netEmergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.netEncouragement Cards: GraceNotesContact: Beth Frankenberg,bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors)Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.netHome-centered VisitationContact: Rev. Erin Racine,eracine@bumc.netHome Health Product AssistanceContact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398,handyman@bumc.netInfertility SupportContact: Gretchen Voyles,gvoyles98@hotmail.comMemory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day ClubContact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467Patient Advocate MinistryContact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663kharvey@bumc.netShort-term Meals: Fishes & LoavesContact: Katie Winsteadkatie_winstead@yahoo.comSpiritual 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

Sometimes it’s hard to ask for help…

We sometimes try to keep our struggles stuffed deep inside but often that

doesn’t work so well. Stephen Minis-ters 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. Kaye Harvey 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

Sundays10:00 am Worship

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