How Will You Step UP! this Year?Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These practices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give. For specific things you can do now to begin to Step Up, check our new website, www.bumc.net and click on Step Up. Read below for details about our church-wide Bible reading plan that begins Monday, January 16.

Experience Financial Peace in 7 weeks! FInancial Peace University Sunday Evenings, January 22 – March 11, 5:30-8:00 pmRegister at www.bumc.net, “Event Registration”. $85 per family unit/kit. FREE for those who already own the materials! Childcare available by registration. For partial scholar-ships, contact Rev. Kaye Harvey at kharvey@bumc.net.

The church offices will be closed Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King Birthday holiday. If you have an emergency requiring pastoral assistance,

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Saturdays, January 14 thru

February 46 pm

Sundays,January 15 thru

February 58:30, 9:50

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28th annual Share the Spirit Auction Want to support the 28th annual Share the Spirit Auction which benefits 300+ BUMC youth who go on choir tours and summer missions? You may make a monetary or item donation by contacting Cynthia Armstrong at 294-8116 or Anetha Grant at 772-5195 or by making your check payable to BUMC, earmarking it “Share the Spirit” and putting it in the collection plate today. • Auction: Saturday, February 25• Ticket sales: February 5, 12, and 19 (both breezeways).

Step Up to WorshipWorship God daily (which includes prayer and scripture reading) and weekly You can begin to Step Up immediately

by joining our church-wide Bible reading plan called “Project 3:45” which allows you to read the New Testament through in a year. Look in your bulletin today for a bookmark with quarterly readings and a suggested format for personal worship time. The reading plan is also available on our homepage at www.bumc.net. Click on the button “Bible Reading Plan” for instructions for following the plan on your computer or smartphone. If you would prefer the on-line or smartphone option, please recycle your bookmark after worship in the baskets provided.

Join the conversation on twitter (#bumc345) and Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church) as we share what we’re learning through God’s word.

Step Up to ConnectStudies begin this week. For details see inside or visit www.bumc.net/adultstudiesThe Art of Forgiveness Tuesdays, Begins January 17, 9:30–11:00 am, A391James: Mercy Triumphs (Beth Moore Study) Wednesdays, Begins January 18, 9:30–11:30 amDisciple II: Into the Word, Into the World Wednesdays, Begins January 18, 6:30-8:30 pmThe Lives of Great Christians (continued) Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 pmThe Gospel of John Wednesdays, Begins January 18, 6:30-7:30 pmSpiritual Travels: Searching for God Knows What Suns., Begins Feb. 12, 5:20-7:30 pm

Senior Pastor’s Study: The Methodist Way Wednesdays, Beginning January 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pmTopics include: Why I Became a United Methodist; The history, background and beliefs of the UM church; our local BUMC Story; Methodist worship practices; and our organization for mission locally and around the world.

students7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, January 159:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm9:45 am High School Options 9th - 12th: • Sunday School • Youth Disciple Bible • Topical Discussion • Help Teach Children7th-9th Grade5:00-6:40 Snack Supper,

Worship, Small Groups6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir10th-12th Grade5:00-6:10 Sonshine Choir6:20-8:00 Worship, Snack

Supper, Small Groups

Monday, January 16No Manfest w/Travis No Harvest Hands

Tuesday, January 176:30 am Tuesday Break-

fast Club w/Lindsay @Brueggers

4:00-5:00 pm Hangtime w/Nellie @Chick-Fil-A

6:00 pm Odyssey Game night, meet at BUMC

Wednesday, January 183:30 pm 61st Ave Tutoring, meet at BUMC6:30 pm Youth Wednes-

day Nights (Connect Team, Media Team, Prayer Team, Praise Band, Youth Disciple, and a general Bible Study (led by Neal & Travis) .

Sonshine Winter Retreat 10th-12th Grade) Ensemble January 20-22 Sonshine January 21-22Registration is available online.

Summer 2012 Trips & Tours Info Meeting Sunday, January 29 11 am, Tabernaclefor Youth & ParentsHear about our High School Mission Trip to the Bahamas, Camp Barnabas, Middle School Atlanta Mission Trip, and the Jubilation and Sonshine Choir Tours this summer!

Inclement Weather Policy In case of inclement weather call 373-3663 or visit www.bumc.net/weather.

Nexus Chamber Orchestra Concert“ Sunday, January 15, 4 pm, Chapel

“Afternoon in Havana” with Patricia Rudisill, composer and violinist. Ms. Rudisill will pres-ent a concert of her own compositions and those of famed Cuban composers Lecuona, Cervantes, and more. This concert is free and open to the public.

Member Directories are Here! Directories available in the Narthex on January 15 or at the front desk in the main lobby (M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Any individual or family whose photo is in the directory receives one directory. Beginning 1/17, a limited number of directories will be offered for sale at $10 each. Check or exact change only.

BUMC currently has a part-time opening in our facilities maintenance department for 15 hours per week, working weekends only. Visit www.bumc.net/employment for additional information . Please send resumes / inquiries to dstorey@bumc.net.

Tuesday Morning Prayer Service We invite you to join us Tuesday mornings, 6:30-7:00 am in our Sanctuary for a time to be still and listen to the prompting of the Spirit for direction and empowerment. You may enter through the Narthex doors. For more

information, contact Sheryl Davis at huffdavis@comcast.net or 615-776-5318.

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.

JoySound Orchestra of BUMC Come join in fun, fellowship and the joy of playing music of the church with BUMC’s newly formed Orchestra JoySound. Open to youth and adults, orchestra rehearsals are Sundays, 8, 4:00 - 4:45 in B-163. Bring your instru-ments. No audition required. Contact: Patsy Wade pwade@bumc.net

Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, January 11 – February 15, 6:30-8pm, Singles Space The Divorce Recovery Program is designed to take you from the complete moments of shock and grief to the process of inner healing and wholeness. Register online at

www.bumc.net/singles, click on Support/Education.

Singles Game Nights Fridays, January 13 - February 24, 6:30-9:00 pm, Singles Space Cost: $4. All Singles come enjoy a night full of fellowship and fun! These events will have a potluck dinner and benefit Fisher House. Register online at bumc.net/singles.

Book Club Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Singles Space The January selection: The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht. Coffee and dessert provided.

Singles Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 5, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, Singles SpaceCost: $3 (and a taco ingredient) All Singles come enjoy a night full of football, fellowship, food (tacos dinner) and fun! Register online at www.bumc.net/singles.

Studies begin this week. For details and to register, go to www.bumc.net or contact Judith Bone, jbone@bumc.net, 324-7258.

Step Up to Connect

The Art of Forgiveness Led by Judith BoneTues., Begins Jan. 17, 9:30–11:00 am, A391

James: Mercy Triumphs (Beth Moore Study)Led by Lou Anne Jacobs, A291Weds., Begins January 18, 9:30–11:30 am

Senior Pastor’s Study: The Methodist Way Led by Dr. Martin Thielen, A292Weds, Beginning January 18, 6:30–7:30 pm

Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World Led by Sandy Williams, A393Weds., Begins January 18, 6:30-8:30 pm

The Lives of Great Christians (cont.)Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey, A291Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 pmThe Gospel of JohnLed by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson, A391Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pmSpiritual Travels: Searching for GodKnows What (a Donald Miller book)Led by Rick Hotzfeld, A394Suns., Begins February 12, 5:20-7:30 pmFinancial Peace UniversitySuns., Begins January 22, 5:30–8:00 pmSingle Space

Sunday, January 15

Sunday School9:45 & 11 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, January 15

Sunday SchoolMorning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym

Confirmation 2012 does not meet this week due to the Confirmation Retreat.

NO MILEAGE due to Confirmation Retreat

Alleluia ChoirMeets Sundays, February 12 through March 18, 7:00 - 7:45 pm.

After-school mentors needed for the Second Semester. Volunteers are needed to work with our K-4th and 5th-12th grade programs. It is a once a week commitment and consists of building loving relationships with our students, assisting in educational activities, and helping students with homework. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Abby Buter at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.Basketball & cheerleading coaches & concession stand workers needed! emPower Sports is looking for teen and adult volunteers to coach basketball and cheerleading and work the concession stand during the 2012 emPower Basketball league. A basketball and cheerleading workshop will be provided for all coaches. Practices will be on Wednesday or Thursday nights beginning January 18th with games each Saturday morning from January 28th through March 3rd. If interested contact Abby at 499-4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com.

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 ServeMission Trip to Jacmel, Haiti, March 17-24 Christen Cole and Dan Elkins will be leading this trip and medical personnel are espe-cially needed. They will be doing medical clinics, construction work, and continuing to build relationships with the people in the community. If interested in going on this trip or questions, contact Christen at ccole@bumc.net

Bethlehem Centers of Nashville Need “Mobile Meals” Drivers Volunteer drivers are currently needed to deliver hot lunches Monday - Friday. Deliveries take 40 min. to an hour to complete and the lunches can be picked up between 10:30 and 11:45AM. This is a great opportunity for stay-at-home moms with children, retired folks, and for people who work in downtown Nashville. The program is designed to be able to completed on a person’s lunch hour. If interested or for more info, contact Brooke Bell at Bethlehem Centers at 329-3386 or bbell@bethlehemcenters.org.

61st Ave UMC After School Program Needs Mentors Mentors are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. If interested, contact Nita Haywood, Program Director, at 292-7184 or nitahaywood@aol.com

Sponsor a Child at Thembelihle Pre-Primary & Primary School in Howick, South Africa School began on January 10, 2012 at this private Christian school that BUMC helped to provide, and sponsors are needed so that children will have the opportunity to attend school. The sponsorship fee for 2012 is $400. You may choose your child and receive a photo and info about the child. You will have the opportunity to have a relation-ship with your child throughout the year. For more info or to sponsor a child, contact Juanita Hobbs at jhobbs@bumc.net or 324-7222.

Thermal Underwear Needed for Room in the Inn Room in the Inn has an urgent need for men’s thermal underwear for these cold winter days and nights. Bring a set to the bins in the lobby or Chapel narthex.

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 & OutreachJuanita Hobbs, 324-7222jhobbs@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

Check out the

children’s page on our

new website at

bumc.net/children.

Site includes ways to

volunteer, resources

for parents, links for all

age levels, and more!

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.Loss (Widows, Divorced Women)Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.

GROUPSwww.bumc.net/caregroups

Sunday Morning Opportunities

8:30 am Worship9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship11:00 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults

Saturday EveningOpportunities

6:00 pm Worship

Trinity ChurchSpring Hill Campus

meets at Spring Hill High School

10:00 am Worship

congregational care and caring ministrieswww.bumc.net/support

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: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@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

Are You Experiencing a“Winter” in Your Life?

Stephen Ministers 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 care. 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.

WorSHip AtteNDANCe

January 7/8Weekend Total

2,818

For information ongiving visit the

website at bumc.net/give.