Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
August 19 - 25, 2018
Summerfest 2018
REFUEL: DINNER AND STUDY www.bumc.net/Refuel Wednesdays beginning September 12, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:20 p.m. study, Family Life Center For our first Refuel series, hear from our Lead Team as they discuss the proposal from the Commission on the Way Forward and how the pending decisions from the February 2019 General Conference may impact our denomination. RSVP for dinner or childcare by September 11 at www.bumc.net/Refuel or 615.373.3663.
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS (4 years – 5th grade)
Wednesdays beginning September 12, 6:15-7 p.m. Is your child interested in learning more about God through music? Our Children's Choirs are kicking off soon! Sign up your child at www.bumc.net/Register. Angel Choir 4 years – Kindergarten Agape Choir 1st & 2nd grade Asbury Choir 3rd – 5th grade
YOUTH CHOIRS (6th – 12th grade) Sundays beginning August 26 Jubilation and Sonshine Choir rehearsals begin soon! These groups are open to all middle school and high school students (no audition required) and rehearse Sunday nights as a part of Student Ministry Sunday Night programming. Visit www.bumc.net/YouthChoirs to learn more. Jubilation Choir (6th – 8th grade) 6:45-7:45 p.m. Sonshine Choir (9th – 12th grade) 5-6:10 p.m.
FALL STUDIES FOR ADULTS www.bumc.net/AdultStudies Fall is a great time to commit to growing in your faith through study and fellowship! We have a variety of classes to offer, from men's and women's studies to Disciple Bible Study. Visit www.bumc.net/AdultStudies to learn more about each class and to sign up.
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER DATES www.bumc.net/Fall August 19 August 23 August 26 September 9 September 12 September 13 September 14 & 15 September 16 September 20 September 23 September 28-30
Youth Kickoff JoySound Orchestra Kickoff Memory Loss & Caregiving Seminar BUMC56 Open House Student Ministry Sunday Nights begins Welcome Sunday & Launching Point Mindfulness Conversation Refuel begins Children's Wednesday Nights begin Student Ministry Bible Study begins OnPoint (men's study) begins Fall KidSale 3rd Grade Bible Presentation (Milestone #4) South Africa Sponsorship Dinner 3rd Grade Bible Blast begins (3 weeks) MERGE Middle School Retreat
Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE
Thank you to everyone who supported and played in our 3rd annual Love In Deed Golf Scramble! We had 15 teams represented and got closer to our $40,000 goal for our Love In Deed day of service.
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA KICKOFF
Sunday, August 19, 3-4 p.m., Room A185 (The Pit) Play the music of the church with JoySound! Open to 6th grade through adults. All are welcome; no audition required. Use your gifts in worship and outreach through music ministry. Starting August 26, rehearsals will be 3:45-5 p.m.
STUDENT MINISTRY FALL KICKOFF
Sunday, August 19, 5-8 p.m., BUMC back lawn 7th-12th grade students, bring your friends to our Fall Kickoff! We will have inflatables, food trucks, free BUMCSM 2018-2019 shirts, and live music by Jordy Searcy! Bring $12-$15 for dinner and dessert.
SUMMER WORSHIP SESSIONS
Tuesday, August 21, 12 p.m. Take a midday break and join us on Facebook Live or Instagram Live Stories for worship songs and hymns. Visit the Brentwood United Methodist Church Facebook page or follow us on Instagram @brentwoodumc to watch.
MEMORY LOSS AND CAREGIVING
Thursday, August 23, 6:30 p.m., Room A291 Hear from Dr. William Petrie, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about ways to care for those with memory loss and how to find respite as a caregiver. This talk is sponsored by BUMC Stephen Ministry. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
MINDFULNESS CONVERSATION
Sunday, September 9, 12:15-2 p.m. Join us for an introduction to the practice of mindfulness. Dr. Monicah Muhomba will address what mindfulness is, how you practice it, and how it improves your relationship with God. Cost is $10. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
MERGE MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
September 28-30, Horton Haven Christian Camp 7th & 8th graders, we want to see you at MERGE! Connect with God, your small group leaders, and your friends. Cost is $150 for students. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
BREATHING SPACE: WOMEN’S RETREAT
October 19-21, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join other BUMC women for a weekend with Pastor Caren Teichmann. Enjoy time away in nature through worship, fellowship, hiking, yoga, and art activities. Registration opens August 26; space is limited. Cost is $150 (double occupancy).
LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, October 6, 9-11 a.m. -or- 1-3 p.m. Serve as an individual, family, or small group as we pack meal kits through Rise Against Hunger, collect clothes for GraceWorks, and collect books for The Word Wagon. Help us reach our goal of more than 500 volunteers and raise $40,000 for our projects, including Rise Against Hunger meal kit supplies. Sign up at www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed.
SHOPAPALOOZA VENDORS
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
WOMEN'S KAYAKING TRIP
FLOWER VASES NEEDED
Applications due September 1 Apply to be a vendor at SHOPapalooza on November 7! This shopping event features a variety of unique and handmade items and benefits the BUMC Day School. Contact bumcshop@gmail.com to learn more. Visit www.bumc.net/Shop to apply.
Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m., Higher Pursuits Kayak the Duck River with other BUMC women! Cost is $25 for equipment. Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up by August 24.
Are you a caregiver for an adult or someone who is struggling with mental health issues? If you would like to talk about it over coffee, please contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at 615.324.7240 or sshields@bumc.net.
The Altar Flower Ministry needs vases for the weekly altar arrangements. Please bring vases to the Lost & Found area between Memorial Chapel and Room A291. Contact Melissa Liddle at mliddle@bumc.net to learn more.
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment by calling Melissa Liddle at 615.324.7256. You can make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues such as grief, career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce, and others. www.bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry A trained Stephen Minister meets with you confidentially to listen, care, pray, and help you find healing & wholeness. Call 615.577.4881. www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry Give Support
There are a wide range of ways to support others, such as Funeral Team, GraceNotes, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Intercessory Prayer Team/Email Prayer Team. www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare