Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

January 31 - February 6, 2016

WORSHIP

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

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.

New Sermon Series for Lent: “Prayer Concerns”

Beginning February 13/14, Dr. Davis Chappell will lead us through a study of the Lord’s Prayer and help us discover how it serves as a model for our own prayer life.

Looking Ahead to Holy Week and EasterThe Stations of the Cross Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 (Haney Hall)

The Stations of the Cross for Children & Families Wednesday, March 23

Maundy Thursday Service of Worship & CommunionThursday, March 24, 7 pm

Good Friday Tenebrae ServiceFriday, March 25, 7 pm

Easter Worship (Brentwood Campus)Saturday, March 26.........6 pmSunday, March 27 6:00 am ........Prayer Vigil (Chapel) 6:30 am .........Sunrise (Prayer Garden) 8:00 am ........Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 am .........Contemporary (Sanctuary and Family Life Center) 11:00 am ........Traditional (Sanctuary and Chapel)

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, B153BFebruary 3’s topic: “Soothing yourself, soothing your partner: More positives than negatives even when talking about difficult subjects!”

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 a different aspect of relationships. 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.

Altar Flower Ministry 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.

Sunday School Teachers 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. Contact Sarah Cage at scage@bumc.net to volunteer or if you have any questions. 

Volunteers Needed 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: The PointMen kick off their spring session on Thursday, February 4th! Meet in the Café/Tabernacle at 6:30 am – enter through the youth area doors. Open to all men, so invite someone from your Sunday School class, small group, work place, or neighborhood! 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!

Our South Africa Mission team is beginning their journey to Howick this Sunday. Please be in prayer for the team’s safe travels and their time with our partner schools.

Mission Team Updates

Restock the Pantry Please look for volunteers in the parking lots to turn in your ReStock the Pantry bags. The trucks are onsite by the Counseling Center if you want to drop off your donation there. Thank you for your support.

Rock the Chains: February 27Rock 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 information about how you can be involved, contact Tatiana Liston, tliston@bumc.net.

www.bumc.net/youth

Share the Spirit Auction & Worship EventDinner, Silent & Live Auction, Haney Hall, 5 pmTickets, $25 each, limited seating. Register at bumc.net/register.Youth Choirs Worship Event, Sanctuary, 7 pmA love offering will be collected. Proceeds benefit youth choir tours and mission trips.

Sunday, February 14, 7:30 am - 12:30 pmOur goal is 50 units of blood and to help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal, increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of being deferred due to a low hemoglobin level. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to learn more or call Brenda Duncan at 615-373-5637.

Red Cross Blood Drive

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. Register and pay by contacting Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or 615-324-7156.

Older Adult Workshop: “Retirement Readiness”

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

Wednesday Night Lent ExperienceWednesdays, March 2-16 • bumc.net/LentExp

• Lenten Meal 5:45-6:15 pm, catered by Newk’s - $8/per., $25/fam. Family Life Center. Register at bumc.net/register

Take the rush and worry out of dinner before joining Lane for the Lenten study!

• Lenten Study: Near the Cross 6:15-7:15 Study [3 weeks] Led by Rev. Lane Davis

Lent is a time that calls us to draw near to the cross of Jesus so that we might encounter transformation in our hearts and lives. This three-week study, based on Bishop Kenneth Carter’s study “Near the Cross,” is a reflection on the necessity of prayer during Lent. No registration - the class is open to all.