Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
March 13 - 19, 2016
Wednesday Night Lent Experience www.bumc.net/LentExpWednesdays, thru March 16
LENTEN MEAL: 5:45-6:15 pm, $8/person or $25/family (3/16: Stroud’s)Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register by Monday each week.
LENTEN STUDY “NEAR THE CROSS”: 6:15-7:15 pm, Led by Rev. Lane Davis (Chapel)No registration - the class is open to all.
Launching Point www.bumc.net/LaunchingPointSunday, March 13, 9:45 am & 11 am, Memorial Chapel
Get a snap shot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected to the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. Ongoing sessions meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 and again at 11 in the Memorial Chapel. No registration necessary.
HOLY WEEK 2016 www.bumc.net/Lent The Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 (Haney Hall) Sunday, 5 - 8 pm; Monday-Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Wednesday, March 23. 4:00 - 6:30 pm (Childcare for ages 4 and under begins at 4:30 pm)
Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & Communion Thursday, March 24, 7 pm (Childcare for 3 and under)
Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 25, 7 pm (Childcare for 3 and under)
EASTER WORSHIP - Brentwood CampusSaturday, March 26 6:00 pm Traditional (Sanctuary)
Sunday, March 27 Prayer Vigil 6:00 am (Chapel)
Sunrise Service 6:30 am (Prayer Garden)
Traditional 8:00 am (Sanctuary); 11:00 am (Sanctuary & Chapel)
Contemporary 9:30 am (Sanctuary & Family LIfe Center)
Spring Short-Term Studies for Adults www.bumc.net/AdultClassesRegistration is open at www.bumc.net/register; childcare available for Wednesday evening class with advance registration. Stop by the table in the Narthex to learn more!
Housing Initiative 2016 www.bumc.net/housingWe will be building homes in 2016 at 3 locations - Franklin, TN, Columbia, TN, and Jacmel, Haiti. Stop by the table in the Narthex for more information Donations Our goal for 3 builds is $50,000. Give to the Housing Initiative with
envelopes found in the pew racks, text to give (text BUMCHousing to 28950 with a dollar amount, ex. BUMCHousing 50), or visit www.bumc.net/MyAccess.
Volunteers Our first build is with Habitat for Humanity and the Aguto family in Franklin. Help is needed with building and meals on the following dates:
April 2, April 16, May 7, and May 21.
“Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton Tuesdays, March 29 - May 10, 6:45 - 8:15 pm; Led by Herschel & Lee French
“The Gospel of John” Wednesdays, March 30 - May 11, 6:30 - 8:00 pm; Led by Bart & Ally Huddleston.
“Acts: Turning the World Upside Down” Women’s Bible Study Thursdays, March 31 – May 12, 9:00 – 10:30 am; Led by Carol Bumbalough.
Weekly Announcements
Saturday, April 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Haney Hall Cost: $7.50. Register and pay at www.bumc.net/ register. Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson and John Edwards.
Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness”
$15 each (deadline is March 20). Place this order form with payment, in the offering plate. You may also order and pay online at www.bumc.net/Lent.
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Contact Alissa, [email protected] for more information. Internships college students/recent college graduates Volunteers morning, afternoon & Friday field trips
Summer OpportunitiesOur ministry partner in South Nashville
Church Administrator, Trinity Church; part-time 25-30 hours per week. Job description and application at bumc.net/employment or email [email protected].
Paid Position Available
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, B153BMarch 17th topic: “Solving Perpetual Problems.” Free weekly classes open to anyone. Led by Dr. John Fite. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at [email protected].
Connecting Couples
Boundaries Class SeriesWednesdays, March 9 - April 20 6:30 – 8 pm, Rm B152A.
8-week series on how to set and respect boundaries. Register now at bumc.net/register.
Mondays, 12 noon – 1:00 pm, A393Specifically for cancer survivors. Focuses on easing the side effects of chemo, radiation, and surgery. No registration and no fee. Led by Certified Cancer Care Yoga instructor, Connie Wyss. Sponsored by BUMC Caring Ministry, Partners in Hope. Contact Jeanetta at [email protected].
Cancer Care Yoga
Greeters Needed for Children’s Sunday SchoolWe are looking for warm and friendly faces to greet visiting families and help them get acclimated with the Children’s area on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour. It is once a month and training is provided. Contact Megan at [email protected].
Wednesday beginning April 27, 6:30 - 8:00 pmRebuild your life on a solid foundation. Learn tools to communicate, rebuild, and connect. Register online at www.bumc.net/register. Questions? Call Julia at 615-324-7256.
Divorce Recovery
March 31-May 19 5:30-7pm at BUMC. 8-week class facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Call 615-963-4732 to register and for more information.
Alive Hospice Grief Support
High school seniors are now eligible to apply for the BUMC Scholarships offered through the Foundation. Applications are due April 15 and can be found atwww.BUMC.net/FoundationScholarship. One of the scholarships may be given to a 2016 college grad who will attend grad school in a helping profession.
BUMC Foundation Scholarships
Youth Mission TripsContact Tatiana at [email protected] for information.Register at www.bumc.net/register.
Youth Works (7th & 8th)July 17-22 to Atlanta, GeorgiaCost: $325-$375 (Adults $300) Epworth Project (9th - 12th)June 19 - 25 to New Orleans, LouisianaApprox. Cost: $400-$450 (Adults $300)
Upcoming Mission TripsFor more information stop by the table in the Narthex or visit www.bumc.net/missiontrips.
Mexico September 9 - 18This mission trip is designed to immerse participants in the reality of life in rural Mexico as it relates to the issues of hunger, poverty, development and global awareness through education and hands on service of various forms.
Haiti October 6 - 11A mission trip experiencing the Restore Haiti partner schools and church and engage in relationships with the Haitian workers and volunteers in building projects.
Want to sing with the choir but can’t make a long term commitment? The Chancel Choir welcomes you to be a spring festival singer and join us for any of our three May opportunities.
Sunday, May 1: Chancel Choir Spring Concert / Hymn Sing at 7 pm - mission offering taken. Wednesday, May 11: Chancel leads 7 pm Chapel worship at the Nashville Rescue MissionSaturday, May 21: Susie Edwards Memorial Black tie concert at Nashville First Baptist on Broadway.
ALL of the music for these concerts can be learned by attending the 5 rehearsals after Easter. Contact James Wells at [email protected].
April 22-24, Chattanooga, Tennesseewww.SinglesImpactRetreat.com
Are you marking time or maximizing your life as a single adult? How can you THRIVE, leading a life of completeness, fulfillment and balance? Your life can be AMAZING! Registration is open at SinglesImpactRetreat.com or contact Anita Dutton, [email protected] with questions.
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