Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
August 5 - 11, 2018
COMMUNION
BUMC Music Camp
COMMUNION OFFERING: BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY This month's Communion offering is for the Benevolence Ministry, which provides emergency, short-term financial assistance for those both within our congregation and in our community. This ministry also acts as a bridge to connect recipients with long-term support. You can give during Communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
NEW SERMON SERIES: THE HUMAN PURPOSE
Series begins next weekend What does it mean to have purpose? It’s what changes us from merely existing to living dynamically. You could have everything you want and need, but if you lack purpose, you can miss out on living life in all of its fullness. With so much chaos in the world, it can be difficult to recognize ourselves as God’s very good creation. But in the midst of that chaos, God reveals a blueprint because we are still worth redeeming.
SUMMERFEST www.bumc.net/Summerfest Sunday, August 12, 5-7 p.m., BUMC Parking Lot Join us at Summerfest! This community-wide event has fun for your whole family with live music, local food trucks, and inflatables for the kids (4 and under). Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.
LANE'S LAST SUNDAY AT BUMC Today we celebrate Reverend Lane Davis’ 3 years of ministry at BUMC. Lane has been selected to receive a full scholarship by Southern Methodist University in Dallas to begin a Ph.D. study this fall in church history and Wesleyan theology. While we are proud to send Lane to Dallas and anticipate his strong and effective leadership in our denomination in years to come, he will be greatly missed! Lane will remain a member of the Tennessee Annual Conference and will hold his church affiliation at BUMC. Please be in prayer for Lane as he moves to Dallas and begins this next chapter in his ministry.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass Sunday, August 12, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., BUMC Parking Lot Donate at BUMC to help save lives! In order to donate, you must: be at least 17 years old; weigh at least 110 pounds; be in good health; be cleared by the Red Cross to donate; and present a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card. Sign up ahead of time at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
SUMMER WORSHIP SESSIONS
Tuesday, August 7, 12 p.m. Take a midday break and join us on Facebook Live or Instagram Live Stories for worship songs and hymns led by James Wells. Visit the Brentwood United Methodist Church Facebook page or follow us on Instagram @brentwoodumc to watch.
PROMOTION SUNDAY
Sunday, August 12, 9:30 a.m. Next Sunday, our children and youth will be "promoted" to their new Sunday school classes for the upcoming year! 4-year-olds to 6th graders can find their new classes in the Children's Wing, 7th-12th graders can find their new classes in the Youth Café.
RECYCLING VOLUNTEERS
The Summerfest planning team is looking for 7-10 environmentally-conscious people to help with recycling efforts on August 12. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to volunteer.
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE
Monday, August 13, 1-7 p.m., Old Natchez Country Club Sign up for our golf scramble benefitting Love In Deed, our community day of service. Proceeds raised will benefit our service projects, including Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) and UMCOR. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Golf.
AWAKENING BAND AUDITIONS
Calling all drummers and electric guitarists! The Awakening Band from our 9:45 service is auditioning instrumentalists looking to serve in this ministry area. Contact Jeff Wood at jwood@bumc.net to schedule an audition.
BARNABAS FRIENDS
Barnabas Friends keep our youth connected with BUMC as they head off on new adventures and encourages them along the way. We need 10 more volunteers to connect with their “adopted” students through prayer, encouragement notes, and cards. Contact Lee French at lfrench@bumc.net to sign up.
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
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.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY THANK YOU
Thank you to Trina Gross and her team from the Crossroads Sunday school class for leading our church in the process of collecting and packing school supplies for students in Williamson and Davidson Counties. We pray God’s blessings on all the students and teachers for the upcoming school year.
SOUNDS GAME WITH THE POINT MEN
Tuesday, August 14, 5:45 p.m. Join the Point Men for a night at the ballpark! Cost is $16. We'll carpool from the church; the game begins at 7 p.m. Sign up by August 13 at www.bumc.net/Register.
ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, August 14, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 In this open forum, we share with other caregivers the challenges of caring for loved ones with memory loss and how this affects you and your family. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA KICKOFF
Sunday, August 19, 3:45-5 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. Contact Patsy Wade at pwade@bumc.net to learn more.
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH
Do you have a child who is struggling with mental health issues? You're invited to to talk about it over coffee. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at 615.324.7240 or sshields@bumc.net for support.
SHOPAPALOOZA VENDORS
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.
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