Brentwood United Methodist Church
Thursday, May 17, 2012

GROW

We believe that in order to GROW as a disciple of Jesus, you have to be intentional in your growth! We are all at different points along our faith journey, so we all need to pursue Christ and learning in different ways.  There is a lot of spiritual growth that occurs in our small groups, but we also offer Bible study and other class opportunities for those who want to go deeper in their faith and understanding. We also encourage you to spend personal and quality time with God on your own and we have suggested some resources to help you with that!
 

Middle School


Sunday School @ 9:45 am for 7th - 8th Grade in Room A182 (Jr. High Room). Large group style filled with teaching, discussion groups, activities, interacting with new people, games and more!
 

High School


Youth Disciple @ 9:45 am on Sunday mornings in Room A190 (Youth Prayer Chapel). Youth Disciple is an adapted version of the Adult Disciple Bible Study.   It’s an in-depth and behind the scenes look at scripture. This is a smaller, focused group great for anyone wanting a challenge and wanting to go deeper!

Topical and Current Events Discussion Group on Sunday mornings in Room A191 (Green Room). There is a different topic each week that the group discusses in relation to faith matters (to name a few: divorce, drugs, alcohol, dating, cheating, going green, loving your enemy, Harry Potter, etc.).  

High School Sunday School @ 9:45 am on Sunday mornings in Room A192 (Tabernacle). This is a larger group Bible study with both large group and small group discussions. Currently we are studying the life of Christ and the basics of faith.
 

Mixed Middle and High School


Youth Disciple @ 6:30 pm on Wednesday Nights in Room A184. See above for Youth Disciple description.

Bible Study @ 6:30 pm on Wednesday Nights in Room A191 (Green Room). Currently, the study surrounds BUMC's Project 3:45 reading plan.  You can find more info on the reading plan here.  Each Wednesday, a scripture selection will be taken from the previous 7 days of reading to read, discuss, study, and explore..

Personal Growth – Resources

 

Project 3:45

  • In 2012, our whole church is reading through the New Testament together using the Project 3:45 reading plan. Click Here to see how you can sign up for that plan. Check out Travis Garner's Blog, Pastor of BUMC Student Ministry, with daily Project 3:45 Bible Reading Reflections.


Devotional Books for Students


Books for Students

  • Do Hard Things:  A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations By Alex and Brett Harris

  • Be the Change: Your Guide to Freeing Slaves and Changing the World By Zach Hunter


Bible Suggestions for Students


Suggested Websites and Blogs

  • My Broken Palace - a non-profit organization of passionate people who want to help others in their time of brokenness. Our shared desire is that no one should ever have to deal with the crushing weight of loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, addictions, or thoughts of suicide alone.  Become part of the movement.  Whether you are the one in need or someone who desires to encourage others in theirs, My Broken Palace embraces your participation.

  • To Write Love On Her Arms - is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.  TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

  • Travis Garners Blog, Pastor of BUMC Student Ministry.

  • RELEVANT Since 2003, RELEVANT has been the leading magazine about faith, culture and living intentionally. They publish every other month in print and iPad, as well as daily online.  RELEVANT Media Group is a multimedia company whose purpose is to impact culture and give voice to what God is doing in and through our generation.

Missions and Ministry Websites (we have financially supported many of these in the past)

  • International Justice Mission - is a human rights agency that brings rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to secure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to ensure that public justice systems - police, courts and laws - effectively protect the poor.

  • Falling Whistles is a campaign for peace in Congo.

  • The Raining Season – Our mission is to provide a hopeful future to orphaned children impoverished families in Sierra Leone, West Africa through meeting basic necessities that include:  housing, nourishment, education, and small business grants.

  • Restore Haiti - It's mission is to build a partnership with the members of a small community in Haiti in order to see food, education, and medical care brought enabling them to rise from a culture of desperation to one of hope.