Restock the Pantry - Bring Bags Back on January 30/31 Next weekend (January 30/31) we will have our collection day for ReStock the Pantry.  Please look for volunteers in the parking lots to turn in your ReStock the Pantry bags.  The trucks will be onsite by the Counseling Center if you want to drop off your donation there.  If you have not picked up a bag, the list of suggested items from GraceWorks can be found at www.bumc.net/hunger. If you have any questions or want to volunteer on the day of collections, contact Dana Orange at wdorange@sbcglobal.com.

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

January 24 - 30, 2016

Our annual Charge Conference will be held on January 24, 2016 at 1 pm in A291.

WORSHIP

Save the Date: Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 pm, SanctuaryJoin us for a service of repentance and imposition of ashes to begin the season of Lent. The ash cross is rubbed on the forehead as an outward sign of our mortality and repentance for sins. Childcare for 3 and under.

www.bumc.net/Lent

Entreat: A Worship Community of Hope & Restoration

January 24, 6:30 pm, Chapel (Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays)No matter where you find yourself on the journey toward health and wholeness, all are welcome!

www.bumc.net/Entreat

Rock the Chains: February 27

This Sunday, January 24, stop by the table in the Narthex to donate or register a band.

Rock the Chains is an annual student-led “battle of the bands” competition which raises money and awareness in the fight against modern-day slavery. For more information, contact Tatiana Liston at tliston@bumc.net.

www.bumc.net/Youth

Father/Daughter DanceFriday, February 5, 6:30 -8:30 pm, Haney Hall

$25 per family, photo booth and snacks. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Brad Glossinger 615-406-6956 or Emily Glossinger at 615-878-3572.

Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) 2nd Annual Jump Jive Dinner Dance

Friday, February 12, 6:30 pm, Embassy Suites Cool SpringsTickets: $100 each, available at www.cymt.org/jumpjive or by calling 615-823-7605. Presented by T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. and Bradley Wealth Management, featuring Nashville’s hottest swing band, the Gnarly Parkers.

www.cymt.org/JumpJive

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, B153BJanuary 27’s topic: “Processing a ‘Regrettable Incident’ in a Constructive Way”

A series of weekly, free classes for anyone interested in learning about how to have and keep good relationships (married, nearly married, committed, etc.)  Each seminar will target some important aspect of relationships in a positive, playful and constructive way. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net.

Connecting Couples

Weekly Announcements

4LifeWednesdays thru February 3, 6:30 pm, A392

Discover what it means to live a fulfilling life in Christ in a four-week study exploring fundamental areas of the Christian faith. Led by pastors.

Begins Sunday, February 14, 6 weeks, 10:00-10:45 amLed by Judith Bone

This Lent, experience a season of spiritual growth and life-changing renewal by our study of The Gospel of John, the most deeply spiritual of the four gospels, full of rich images and deep truths.

Lenten Study: One Big Sunday School Class

• Saturday, January 30, 9:00-11:30 amGet your Kindergarteners equipped to worship in the services with you and learn about who God is.

• Sunday, January 31, 11:05 am worship serviceWorship bags will be handed out at the 11:05 worship service and a celebration lunch will follow.

Register at www.bumc.net/register. Cost is $15. Questions? Contact Sarah Cage at scage@bumc.net.

Kindergarten Worship Readiness

Saturday, March 12, 9:00 am – 12:30 pmHaney Hall, Cost: $7.50Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson and John Edwards, Certified Retirement Coach

Learn keys to a happy, healthy retirement. Regis-tration and payment may be made by contacting Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or 615-324-7156.

Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness”

On January 24 our Sunday School Classes welcome new visitors as well as long-lost friends.  If you are looking for a class to join, or thinking about renewing your commitment, today is the day to come HOME! Stop by the Guest Services desk for information about Sunday School classes.

January 24 is Adult Sunday School Homecoming Sunday!

Room A393; Mondays: 4:15 & 5:30 pm; Fridays: 12:15 pmBeginners welcome. $8 per class. Call John Sneed Jones, 931-670-6556, for information.

Yoga

Bring cheer and encouragement to home-centered members by delivering flowers arranged from the Sunday altar flowers. Contact Nancy Sullins at rsullins9@comcast.net or 615-373-2945.

Volunteers Needed for Altar Flower Ministry

February 5 - 7 at Hillmont Camp in White Bluff, TN. Music, fun, fellowship and worship. Register atwww.bumc.net/Register. Questions? Contact JulieMorgan at jmorgan@bumc.net.

Sonshine & Jubilation Choirs Retreat

PointMen Men’s Ministry OnPoint: A weekly gathering for men of all ages with a speaker and table discussion. Resumes February 4 at 6:30 am. More info at www.bumc.net/PointMen.

Gwen SassDirector of Nursery/Childcaregsass@bumc.netGwen brings years of experience in Children’s Ministry, having served as Director of Children’s Ministry at Wynnton UMC in Columbus, Georgia.  Come by the Children’s Connection Desk on Sunday morning to introduce yourself and welcome her.

Herschel FrenchDirector of Adult Discipleship Ministryhfrench@bumc.netHerschel is a graduate of Bethel College and Asbury Theological Seminary.  He is an active member here at Brentwood UMC and is a Student Ministry Small Group Leader. He is married to Student Ministry staffer, Lee French. His email is hfrench@bumc.net.

Carol BumbaloughDirector of Adult Sunday School & Spiritual Formation cbumbalough@bumc.netCarol is returning to the Adult Discipleship team after working the past several years in Communications. She has a BA and MA from Vanderbilt University and has led numerous Bible studies and other classes at BUMC.

Welcome New Staff Members!

April 22-24, Chattanooga, TennesseeAre 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, anitadutton@gmail.com with questions.

THRIVE! Singles Impact Retreat

The Preschool Ministry is looking for 3 year-old Sunday school teachers. The commitment would be for two Sundays a month. Training will be provided by the Children’s Ministry staff. Please contact Sarah Cage at scage@bumc.net to volunteer or if you have any questions. 

Volunteers Teachers Needed

Our medical mission team is currently traveling to Honduras.  Please be in prayer for safe travels, transformative experiences and their work while they are encountering the people in Honduras and making disciples through their healing.  We will be posting updates from the team on the BUMC Missions and Outreach Facebook page.

Mission Team Updates