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The Spire
January 11, 2012
Belle Meade United Methodist Church
Wednesday Night Together Resumes Today, January 11th
Wednesday night suppers, children’s choirs, adult choir, youth Bible study, and the pas-tor’s Bible study starts back tonight, January 11th. Supper is served beginning at 5:00 pm and programming starts at 6:15 pm. Come be a part of our dynamic mid-week events!
Rooftop MinistriesOn Tuesday, December 13, Trina called the church. She was in tears. I asked her to tell me how we could help. She told me how she was behind on her rent and the landlord was threatening to evict her and her two children. She was not able to buy her kids any Christmas presents but was counting on help from the Last Minute Toy Store at 61st Avenue UMC. But no amount of toys would help if she and her children were homeless on Christmas morning. So, I told her about a wonderful organization that provides rental assistance in Davidson County - The Rooftop Foundation. I submitted an application for her and she was approved for $300 in assistance. This grant helped bridge her financial need and her family was able to celebrate Christmas morning in their own home.
This is exactly why Rooftop exists. Every day the agency brings hope to those who are at risk of losing their homes due to unexpected financial hardships. The greatest form of homelessness assistance is to help prevent homelessness in the first place. I am proud that Belle Meade is a partnering church with Rooftop and I am proud to be able to serve on the Board of Directors. I believe this type of work speaks to the heart of Christ’s ministry and to how we as Christians are to be in service to the “least of these.”
On Thursday, January 26, Rooftop will hold a very important fundraiser called “Up on the Roof”. This event will generate a majority of funds used to provide rental assistance beyond the church partnerships. It will be held from 6:30 - 8:30pm atop the Terrazzo Building at 700 12th Avenue South in The Gulch. We at Belle Meade UMC can help with this fundraiser and have a wonderful night at the same time. There will be food, drinks, entertainment, and wonderful silent auction gifts. Tickets are $25/individual or $45/patron (special recognition for extra gift) and can be purchased through the website: www.rooftopnashville.org or by calling Danny in the church office: 615-352-6210. This is a great way for us to become directly involved with a ministry and agency in Nashville that is making a difference in homeless prevention. I hope to see many of you there.
Also, BMUMC is sponsoring a basket with the theme “Family Entertainment”. If you can contribute to the basket or help put it together, please contact Danny. Possible items needed: board games, outside games, gaming sys-tems, tickets to Titans/Predators/TPAC, movie gift certificates, dinner packages, etc.
Yours,
Sunday Worship Schedule8:30 am - Praise Service in the Chapel
8:45 am - Holy Communion in the Sanctuary
9:15 am - 10:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am - Worship Service in the Sanctuary
Church Offices Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The church’s offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, January 17th.
R.O.M.E.O. BreakfastFriday, January 20th is the next R.O.M.E.O (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Breakfast. Join us at 8:00 am at the Bellevue Shoney’s. All are welcome!
J.O.Y Lunch January 19th 11:15 amJames Allen Hoobler will join us for the next J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) luncheon on Thursday, January 19th. Mr. Hoobler is the senior curator for the Tennessee State Museum. He will share his knowledge about Nashville and its involvement in the Civil War.To make a reservation for lunch, sign up at the front desk in the Administrative Lobby or call the church at 352-6210 by Tuesday, January 17th.
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Meet More of Our Newest Members
Scott and Cherie Rudolph, Ethan, Colin
Jim and Glenda Hinchman
Alan and Holly CummingsBrooks, Lauren
Youth MLK Day of Service January 16th
This year instead of the letting Martin Lu-ther King Jr. Day be a day off, our youth will make it a day on! They will begin the day at 9:00 am with a light breakfast and then en-joy an entire day of fun, service, marching in the MLK Day Freedom march, and learning what it means to stand up for injustice.
The day will end with pick-up at 6:00 pm at the church. Don’t miss this wonderful op-portunity to be in service! If you would like more information contact Jeff McCormick at [email protected], text or call - 615-678-9082.
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Youth Church League Basketball ScheduleJunior High Boy’s Team (All Games Played at Calvary UMC) Jan. 14 - 11:00 - Belle Meade UMC vs. Woodland Hills CC Jan. 21 - 8:00 - Belle Meade UMC vs. Granny White CCJan. 28 - 10:00 - Belle Meade UMC vs. Brentwood Hills CC Feb. 4 - 11:00 - Belle Meade UMC vs. St. Georges (Whitson) Feb. 11 - 10:00 - Belle Meade UMC vs. 1st Pres. (Van Pernis)
Senior High Boy’s Team: Jan. 14 - 8:00 at Belmont UMC - Belle Meade UMC vs. Brentwood Hills CCJan. 21 - 10:00 at Belmont UMC - Belle Meade UMC vs. West End UMC Jan. 28 - 12:00 at Westminster - Belle Meade UMC vs. Brentwood UMC (Peach)Feb. 4 - 3:00 at Westminster - Belle Meade UMC vs. Belmont UMC Feb. 11 - 8:00 at Belmont UMC - Belle Meade UMC vs. Woodland Hills CC
Come out and support our teams!!
Prayer Concerns
The church prayer list cannot be included on our website due to privacy issues. You can find the list in the church bulletin or in the emailed newsletter.
If you would like to receive the newsletter by email please contact the church office at 352-6210 or
sign up at the church website: www.bellemeadeumc.org under the newsletter and events page.
Women’s Friday Morning Bible Study Begins Friday, January 13th
We will be kicking off the new year with Beth Moore’s newest study, James: Mercy Triumphs. This 8-week study begins on Friday, January 13, from 10:00-12:00 noon. We will see how the skeptic James, Jesus’ own brother, went from an unbe-liever into a disciple after glimpsing the resurrected Savior, and examine the book of James, which more closely resembles Proverbs than any other in the New Testament. If you would like to have a workbook on hold for you, please rsvp to Leigh Johnson (354-1033), [email protected] or Harriet Jordan (390-8219). We hope you will join us!
Men’s Prayer Breakfast and Local Service ProjectsSaturday, January 28th
All men are invited to join us Saturday January 28th at 7:30 am for a breakfast at the church. This will include a time of prayer and then we will go out into the community to serve others. Various projects helping various non-profits/ministries will be scheduled. We will leave the church in smaller groups and projects will last 3-4 hours. It is going to be a great morning to meet other men in the church, serve oth-ers, and fellowship with one another. More information about the projects will be provided soon. RSVP by Monday January 22nd to Jeff McCormick, 615.678.9082 or [email protected] OR to Casey Barnes, 615.828.1330 or [email protected].
Mission Trip Deposits DueYou can still turn in your mission trip $100 deposits! Please do as soon as possible. The junior high/senior high trip is June 18 - 23 to Ft. Blackmore, Virginia and the senior high/college trip will July 7th - 14th to Antigua, Guatemala. If you need a scholarship or have any questions, contact Jeff @678-9082 or [email protected].
Thank youMother asked me to express her appreciation for your kindness in sending cards and your visits. She is no longer able to attend but does appreciate your staying in touch. John Martinez, Hazel Smith’s son
Nashville District Leader TrainingTuesday, January 24, 2012 - 6:30 pm - 9:00pm
Brentwood United Methodist Church
121 Davidson Road, Nashville, TN 37205
NONPROFIT ORGU.S. Postage PAIDNashville, TNPermit No. 1002
Return Service Requested
Visit our web site: www.bellemeadeumc.orgfor information about our church.
Attendance forJanuary 8
8:30 Worship - 508:45 Communion - 910:30 Worship - 321
Total: 380
Meet Mayra Garcia & Support Children in Guatemala
Many youth and adults from our church are returning to Guatemala this summer, July 7 - 14th, to serve children and families through the Kairos school. The Kairos school’s mission is to raise Christian leaders and give children an education and a future they might not have otherwise. At the end of this month, you will have the opportunity to learn first hand about this mission and help support these children through providing $10 to purchase a pencil pouch and school supplies.
On Saturday January 28th, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, those going on our mission trip to Guatemala - and anyone else who wants to learn more about the mission of the Kairos school, will meet at Morgan and Terrie Crawford’s house for an open house/mission team meeting. You are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Wednesday January 25th to Jeff McCormick, 678-9082 or [email protected] so that we will have enough food for everyone.
On Sunday January 29th, the entire congregation is invited to support the children of Guatemala through the purchase of school supplies. There are 85 children in the school and we need your help to provide a pencil pouch full of school supplies for each child. $10 will provide the pouch and many of the supplies each child needs. In return, you will receive a picture of your ‘child’ similar to the one below. We also ask that you write a note to your ‘child.’
At 9:15 am during the Sunday School hour, Mayra Garcia will share with us about the Kairos school in Guatemala. You will hear about the vision of the school, the hopes and prayers for the school, and the amazing ways God is working through each child in the school.
During the 10:30 Worship, Mayra Garcia along with a Belle Meade youth will share during the ministry moment.
In the Narthex following the 10:30 Worship, you may donate $10 to fill the pencil pouches filled with supplies. You will receive a picture of the child you are helping, and we ask that you write a note or prayer for your child that they will receive along with the supplies.
If you cannot attend church on January 29th but still want to support a child, please send in a check for $10 made out to the church and marked “Kairos school sup-plies”. Contact Jeff McCormick, 678-9082 or [email protected] if you have questions or want more information.
