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It’s Coming Soon – Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ Church-wide emphasis begins September 22/23 Want more to life than just the daily grind? Find out how you can experience Real Life – a life fully alive in Christ. Over 8 weeks Dr. Martin Thielen will remind us of the practices that Jesus taught us to keep us on this journey -- and invite you to rediscover the Real Life that lies Ahead. worship connect invite serve give UP 2012 STEP Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These pactices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give. THE BEAM A Weekly Newsleer of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him September 9 - 15, 2012 Readings for Sept 10 - 14: Hebrews 5 - 9 www.bumc.net/ bumc345 Step Up to WORSHIP God daily Two New Adult Groups Begin in September • Sunday, September 9: Sunday Evening Small Group for Parents of Highway 56 & Youth Information meeting, 5:30 pm, Buchanan House 102 (right side) • Sunday, September 16: The Connections Class kicks off with an Open House in Buchanan House 101. Come check them out! For adults of any age, married or single. The class features book & Bible studies, social events & service opportunities. Contact Pat Ralls, [email protected], for more info. Medicare Choices – What options do I have? Wednesday, September 19, 10 am, Haney Hall Sponsored by Patient Advocate Ministry. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for 2013 is just around the corner! Glenn McReynolds with the Tennessee State Health Insurance Program will answer your questions about Medicare, how to choose plans, who qualifies for assistance and more. Seating is limited. Reserve your space by indicating the number of attendees at [email protected] or 480-0357. Step Up to CONNECT to a group Step Up to GIVE generously to God’s work “The Hands of Christ” Hospital Help us build a hospital in Honduras for women & children. See inside your bulletin today for more information. The Billy Jim Vaughn Scout Memorial is taking shape outside the Turner Discipleship Center. Donations are still needed and welcomed to finish the project. To make a gift, write your check payable to BUMC and write “Billy Jim Vaughn” on the memo line. Step Up to SERVE in the church and in the community Elected Lay Leadership - Self-Referral Forms Due September 16 Do you feel like God may be calling you to a place of leadership at our church? If so, consider referring yourself as a potential candidate to serve as an elected leader at BUMC on one of our governance com- mittees. Referral Packets and more information about 2013 elected leadership opportunities are available online at www.bumc.net/lead or at the Guest Services Desk in the Narthex. Contact Leslie Hotzfeld at 324-7235 or [email protected]. 200 Flood Buckets picked up last Sunday! Thanks, BUMC! Return your filled buckets to the church breezeway by Sunday, September 16. If you missed your chance to pick one up last week, you may purchase a bucket at Home Depot and get a list of the contents at bumc.net. A flood relief team is in the works. Stay tuned for details.

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It’s Coming Soon – Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ Church-wide emphasis begins September 22/23Want more to life than just the daily grind? Find out how you can experience Real Life – a life fully alive in Christ. Over 8 weeks Dr. Martin Thielen will remind us of the practices that Jesus taught us to keep us on this journey -- and invite you to rediscover the Real Life that lies Ahead.

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Step Up to Worship God daily

Two New Adult Groups Begin in September• Sunday,September9:SundayEveningSmallGroupforParentsofHighway56&YouthInformationmeeting,5:30pm,BuchananHouse102(rightside)

• Sunday,September16:TheConnectionsClasskicksoffwithanOpenHouseinBuchananHouse101.Comecheckthemout!Foradultsofanyage,marriedorsingle.Theclassfeaturesbook&Biblestudies,socialevents&serviceopportunities.ContactPatRalls,[email protected],formoreinfo.

Medicare Choices – What options do I have?Wednesday,September19,10am,HaneyHallSponsoredbyPatientAdvocateMinistry.TheMedicareAnnualEnrollmentPeriodfor2013isjustaroundthecorner!GlennMcReynoldswiththeTennesseeStateHealthInsuranceProgramwillansweryourquestionsaboutMedicare,howtochooseplans,whoqualifiesfor assistance and more. Seating is limited. Reserve your space by indicating the number of [email protected].

Step Up to connect to a group

Step Up to GiVe generously to God’s work

“The Hands of Christ” Hospital HelpusbuildahospitalinHondurasforwomen&children.Seeinsideyourbulletintoday for more information.

The Billy Jim Vaughn Scout Memorial is taking shape outside the Turner Discipleship Center. Donations are still needed and welcomed to finish the project. To make agift,writeyourcheckpayabletoBUMCandwrite“BillyJimVaughn”onthe memo line.

Step Up to serVe in the church and in the community

Elected Lay Leadership - Self-Referral Forms Due September 16DoyoufeellikeGodmaybecallingyoutoaplaceofleadershipatourchurch? If so, consider referring yourself as a potential candidate to serveasanelectedleaderatBUMCononeofourgovernancecom-mittees.ReferralPacketsandmoreinformationabout2013electedleadership opportunities are available online at www.bumc.net/lead or attheGuestServicesDeskintheNarthex.ContactLeslieHotzfeldat324-7235orlhotzfeld@bumc.net.

200 Flood Buckets picked up last Sunday!Thanks,BUMC!ReturnyourfilledbucketstothechurchbreezewaybySunday,September16.If you missed your chance to pick one up last week, you may purchase abucketatHomeDepotandgetalistofthecontentsatbumc.net.Aflood relief team is in the works. Stay tuned for details.

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students7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, September 99:45am SundaySchool 7th - 8th–Jr.HighRoom 9th – Tabernacle 10th-12th–RoomA1914:00pm JoySoundOrchestra &YouthHandbellsresume7th-9th Grade Schedule: 5:00pm SnackSupper–Café5:20pm Worship&Small Groups–Tabernacle6:45pm JubilationChoir–Jr. HighRoom10th-12th Grade Schedule: 5:00pm SonshineChoir–Jr. HighRoom6:10pm SnackSupper–Café6:30pm Worship&Small groups –Tabernacle Monday, September 106:45am ManfestwithTravis atDimple’sDeli,Brentwood3:30pm MeetatBUMC carpooltoHarvestHands’ after school program. Tuesday, September 116:30am TuesdayBreakfastClubwithLindsay-Brueggers4-5pm MiddleSchoolHangtimew/NealatBUMC6:15pm MeetatBUMC carpool to Odyssey GameNight,Roomin the Inn. Wednesday, September 123:30p.m.MeetatBUMCtocarpoolto61st Ave. UMC’s after school program.6:00pm MeetYouthStaff in Cafe to walk across the street together for dinner7:00pmBibleStudies:MiddleSchool,HighSchoolGuys,HighSchoolGirls, YouthDiscipleComing Up:Weird: Because Normal Isn’t Working.NewSundayNightTeaching series starts tonightKid Sale set up on Sunday, September23at3:30p.m.intheGymandTearDownonSaturday,September29at2pm.Pleasebringyourratchets!Merge Retreat for7th-8th grade September28-30.Registrationavailable online or in the Youth OfficethroughSeptember16.Haiti Health Kits We are collecting supplies for the upcomingHaitiMissionTripinOctober.Bringdonationstothebin outside the Youth Office.

A Few More Chairs at the DISCIPLE Table:Wehavespacefor3morepeopleinDiscipleIonMondayeveningsat6pmandspacefor2morepeopleinDiscipleIVonWednesdaymorningsat9:[email protected].

BUMC JoySound Orchestra Youth and Adults are invited to be a part of our new andgrowingmusicministry“JoySound”.OrchestrarehearsalsbeginSeptember9,3:45-5:00pminB163.Youth6th-12th grade, college students, and adults, bring your instrumentsandenjoyplayingthemusicofthechurch.Contactpwade@bumc.net.

COAP(ChildrenofAgingParents)--Mondays,September10-October15,6:30pm-8:00pm,RoomA184.Thisweekstopic“UnderstandingLevelsofCare:Howdoyouchoose?”ContactSherylDavis,615-351-8145,[email protected]/COAP.

Singles in Fellowship Visitwww.bumc.net/singlesorcontactShebbieat324-7240.•Boundaries Class Wednesdays,September12-November14,6:30pm,B153A•Game Night September14,6:30pm,B149-meets2ndFridayofeachmonth•Book Club September11,6:30pm,Room149AandB(SinglesArea);The Walk by RichardPaulEvans;pickupyourcopyandjoinus.•TransparentingSeptember22,10am-2pm,SinglesArea;Thisonetimefour-hour seminar teaches divorcing, separating, and never-married parents ways to minimizethenegativeimpactofdivorceorseparationonchildren.Registeratwww.bumc.net/registeror324-7256.

Marriage Enrichment: Partners on the JourneyTuesdays,September25–November6,6:30–8pm,A391 LedbyJohnFite,Ph.D.,TNLicensedPsychologist-HSPoftheCounselingCenteratBUMC,this6-weekChristianMarriageEnrichmentprogramcombinesaviewofChristian marriage as sacred sacrament with the latest scientific research about mar-ital success. The sessions combine videos and lectures with interactive exercises. Childcare provided by registration only. Limited Seating Available, To register, go towww.bumc.net/register.Formoreinformation,contactJohnFiteat372-0250.Sponsored by Congregational Care.

A Heart Touched, A Life Transformed: The Amazing Story of H.K. DerryberryThursday,September27,6:30pm,Sanctuary SponsoredbyBUMC’sStephenMinistry,thisinspirationaleveningwillfeature22-year-oldH.K.Derryberry,ayoungmanwhoseprematurebirthlefthimfacingblindnessandcerebralpalsy.H.K.’sstruggleforsurvivallefthimwithchallengesbutmayalsohavegivenhimanamazinggift:perfectmemoryofeverythingthathaseverhappenedtohim.WithhimwillbeJimBradford,aBrentwoodresidentandexecutivewhobefriendedH.K.whenhewasayoungboy.TheirstoryoffriendshipandH.K.’striumphoveroverwhelmingodds,isoneyouwon’twanttomiss.

Preschool Bible Presentation and LunchSunday,September30,12noonto1:30pm;Preschoolers,theirparentsandsiblingsareinvitedtoattendlunch.Pleaseregisteryourfamilyatwww.bumc.net.FormoreinformationcontactHollyFisherathfisher@bumc.netor324-8213.

Kindergarten Worship Readiness CelebrationOctober14th–12noonto1:30;KindergartenchildrenwillreceivetheirWorshipBagsduringchurchservice.CelebrationLunchis12noon-1:30forKindergartenchildrenandtheirparents(nosiblingsplease).Registeryourchildatwww.bumc.net.FormoreinformationcontactHollyFisherathfisher@bumc.netor324-8213.AllKinder-garten children and their parents are invited to attend.

Step Up to Connect

HarvestHandsisacatalystforChrist-centered,wholisticcommunitydevelopmentworking alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation andeconomicdevelopmentinSouthNashville

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3rd Grade Bible Blast Volunteers October7-12noon-2pm.All3rd graders register at www.bumc.net/register.16non-3rdGradeparentvolunteers needed to help. [email protected].

Safe Sanctuary Training September16,11am-12noon–[email protected].

Sunday, September 9

Sunday School9:45amPreschool-6thGradeKindergarten Worship Readiness Classes Sept9-Oct7;8:30&11:00worship,C321Registeratbumc.net/register Godly Play at8:30and 11:00 am worship services(preschool)Nursery 8am to 12pm forinfants-3years.

childrenInfants - 6th Grade

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

Sunday, September 9 Sunday SchoolGYM9:45am

Monday Lunch Volunteers We need individuals to assist with the community lunches heldatHarvestHandseachMonday.ItisonlyacommitmenttooneMondayamonth.Volunteersareaskedtoprovideapassingdishfortheirdesignateddayaswellasbepresent at the lunch to serve and fellowship with community members and staff. We are also looking for volunteers to only provide a passing dish if you’re unable to com-mit to being there each month. If you are interested please contact Linda Tharpe at [email protected].

Volunteers Needed to Work with Kindergarten - 4th Grade Thru May 23: Onceaweekcommitment,Monday-Thursdayfrom3:45-6:00andFriday3:45-5:00.Volunteerswillhelpwithhomework,facilitatelearningactivitiesandbuildstudentrelationships.ContactAbbyat499-4963orabby@harvesthandscdc.com.

Volunteers Needed to Work with 5th - 12th Grade Thru May 23: Onceaweekcommitment,Mon-Thursfrom3:45-6:00and Friday3:45-5:00.Volunteerswillassistinthedailyimplementationoftheprogram,mentorstudentsandhelpwithhomework.ContactAbbyat499-4963or

[email protected].

harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)HarvestHandsisacatalystforChrist-centered,wholisticcommunitydevelopmentworking alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation andeconomicdevelopmentinSouthNashville

Step Up to ServeBUMC KidSale Fall2012Sale—September25-29. Aconsignmentsaleofqualitychildren’sclothing,toysandequipment,heldeachspringandfall,andbenefitingBUMCyouthmissionsandotheroutreachmissionsofBUMC.Thosepar-ticipatinginthesalereceive70%ofthesellingpriceandBUMCreceives30%designatedformissions.Tovolunteeremailvolunteer@bumckidsale.net.Toreceiveaparticipantnumberemailyourname,address,[email protected] go to www.bumckidsale.net.

Mentors needed for K-5th Graders at 61st Avenue UMC Tutoring begins Tuesday, August 28 and is held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:[email protected].

Missions/Serving Team Needs Graphic Designer Themissions/servingteamneedsagraphicdesignerforanewlogoandbannerfortheChristmasalternativegiftgivingemphasis.Ifyoucanhelp,callShirleyParisat791-4727orJanKnightat831-3845.

Room in the Inn Information Session Sunday,September23,A281,8:00–9:00amor11:00–12noon IfyourSundaySchoolclass,BibleStudyorsmallgroupisinterestedinhostinganight

for Room in the Inn, have a representative from your class to stop by before or after SundaySchooltosignup.IfyouhaveadditionalquestionsinreferencetoRITIfeelfreetocontactScottGardner,scottgardner.us@gmail.com.RoomInTheInnisaministrytohomelessmenwhichrunsfromthefirstofNovemberthroughtheendofMarcheachTuesdaynight,afewFridaynightsandChristmasEveatBUMC.

Adult Studies/Small GrpsJudithBone,[email protected]

Caring MinistryKayeHarvey,[email protected]

To Get ConnectedJeffWilson,[email protected]

Worship & MusicShannonGarrett,[email protected]

who to contactChildren’s MinistryEllenGarrett,[email protected]

Mission & OutreachMikeDennison,324-7222,[email protected]

Single Adult MinistryShebbieShields,[email protected]

Student MinistryTravisGarner,[email protected]

Mileage 5 pm, gymAlleluia Choir 6 pm, adult choir roomWed., September 12Extra Mile 6:15 pm, C305

Created by God for 6th Graders October11-13Online Registration now open.bumc.net/register

Tuesday September 11AcolyteTraining,6pm,[email protected].

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AA Groups1pm,Monday-Sunday,BH1029am,Monday(ForWomenOnly),BH1028:30am,Tuesday&Thursday,BH1027pm,Tuesday&Thursday,BH2017pm,Friday(ForMenOnly),BH10111:30am,Mon,Wed,Fri,BH102ADHD Adult;SpouseWorkshopsContact:TerryHuff,627-4191Al-AnonTuesdays,7pm,BuchananHouse102Alzheimer’s Contact:BarbaraJones,373-1941orRuthRandolph,385-2323Career TransitionsEachMonday,6:30pm-HaneyHallContact:HalHassall,972-5119Divorce RecoveryContact:ShebbieShields,324-7240Eating Disorders AnonymousSundays,4pm,BuchananHouse102Contact:CourtneyMuse,594-8552Grief SupportContact:AliveHospice,963-4732.

MS Self HelpContact:SandieMountz,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

Tuesday Morning7:00 am

Prayer (Sanctuary)

conGreGational care and carinG ministrieswww.bumc.net/encouragement

RESOURCESAdoption Support & Orphan MinistryContact:VanessaBonner,832-5343Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact:JeanettaFargo,[email protected] AbuseContact:CarolineBeavers,371-2550.Emergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact:MayaBroaden-knighten,373-3663,ext.211,[email protected] Cards: GraceNotesContact: Rachael Melton,[email protected] Coaching (Trained Mentors)Contact:Rev.KayeHarvey,[email protected] VisitationContact:Rev.ErinRacine,[email protected] Health Product AssistanceContact:ScottishRite,259-3434Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact:373-3690,x398,[email protected] SupportContact:GretchenVoyles,[email protected] Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day ClubContact:KatieAnderson,370-9467Patient Advocate MinistryContact:TammyHakim,[email protected] Meal Assistance: Fishes & LoavesContact:[email protected] Counseling with PastorsContact:JulieDonley,324-7254,[email protected],373-3663x252,[email protected]

BrentwoodUnited MethodiSt ChUrCh

309FranklinRoadBrentwood,Tn37027

615-373-3663www.bumc.net

ThePastoralStaffofBUMCvisitsareahospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitalsdonotinformthechurchwhenitsmembersareadmitted.Pleaseletthechurchknowifyou(orafamilymember)arehospitalizedbycontactingJulieDonley,[email protected],615-324-7254.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC

A Stephen Minister Could Make a Real Difference in Your Life!

We all go through times in our life when we could benefit from a little extra care and attention. Stephen Ministers have been trained to provide confidential,

one-to-one, Christian care and encouragement. To find out more, call

Sherylat373-3690ext.394orRev.KayeHarveyat373-3663

Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Centeroffers services to children,

youth&families.www.bumc.net/counselingcenter

It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.

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