Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
June 30 - July 7, 2018
COMMUNION
Vacation Bible School 2018
COMMUNION OFFERING: SUMMER OUTREACH This month's Communion offering is for our summer outreach projects, including Christmas in July, Project Transformation, and Mission Mondays. Learn about our various outreach opportunities on the other panel of your bulletin. 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.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY www.bumc.net/Summer2018
Visit the table in the Narthex to pick up a shopping list Help us reach our goal of providing up to 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for students in Williamson and Davidson Counties! We still have more than 700 bags remaining, so pick up your shopping list and a bag at the table in the Narthex. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
SONSHINE TOUR GOODIE BAGS
Drop off your bags at the table in the Narthex Please bring your bags back to the table in the Narthex or drop them off during the week by the front desk (all bags must be returned no later than July 8). Thank you for 'Sharing the Spirit’ with our students and chaperones!
REV. MAGGIE JARRELL JOINS WEST END UMC It is with a mix of joy and sadness to announce that Rev. Maggie Jarrell, 5th and 6th Grade Minister, has accepted a new position at West End UMC as the Director of Children's Ministry, beginning July 8. Maggie has been on staff here at BUMC for 6 years and a leader in our BUMC56 ministry. While her gifts and talents will be missed at BUMC, we are excited to see how God will use her in a new way at West End and beyond!
STILL TO COME THIS SUMMER... www.bumc.net/Summer2018 We still have tons of programs and events happening later this summer! KIDS BUMC56 Bridge Retreat July 26-29 Blessing of the Backpacks August 5 Promotion Sunday August 12 BUMC56 Open House August 26 YOUTH Nerf Wars Dodgeball Night of Worship Promotion Sunday Student Ministry Kickoff
July 11 July 25 August 1 August 12 August 19
ADULTS UMW Summer Potluck July 9 Women's Summer Sabbath July 17 UMW Book Club July 25 MUSIC Sonshine Home Concert Kids Music Camp Performance
July 22 August 2
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Summerfest August 12
Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
CLOSED FOR 4TH OF JULY
BUMC will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day. In the event of an emergency, contact the Pastor-on-call at 615.969.3086. Please leave a message, and a pastor will call you back.
LEGACY MISSION VILLAGE
Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday June & July, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participate in Legacy’s English conversations and citizenship classes. These classes practice everyday English, so teaching experience is not necessary. Come weekly, one day, or even once a month. Contact info@legacymissionvillage.org to sign up.
MISSION MONDAYS
July 9 & July 16 Serve as a whole family this summer! Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Learn more and sign up at www.bumc.net/Summer2018 under Outreach.
UMW SUMMER POTLUCK
Monday, July 9, 6 p.m., Gathering Space Ladies, invite your friends to the United Methodist Women's 16th annual potluck! Please bring a salad or summer dish to share; desserts will be provided by Rachel Circle. We'll also hear from Trina Frierson, founder and Executive Director of Mending Hearts.
WOMEN'S SUMMER SABBATH
Tuesday, July 17, 6:15 – 8 p.m., Haney Hall Come for a light supper, and help us make fleece blankets for children in foster care. Cost is $15. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Summer2018 under Adults.
PROJECT TRANSFORMATION READING WEEK
July 23-26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Antioch UMC Sign up to read with children on one or multiple days during our Reading Week with Project Transformation Tennessee. Help PT in their pursuit to increase literacy in our community. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Summer2018 under Outreach.
UMW BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m., Room A393 Ladies, join us for a lively discussion of "Wherever the River Runs: How a Forgotten People Renewed My Hope in the Gospel" by Kelly Minter. Contact Linda Hirsch at lindahirsch@hotmail.com to RSVP.
BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT
July 26-29, Cedar Crest Camp Bridge Retreat is a time of fun and fellowship as we welcome incoming 5th graders to BUMC56 and say farewell to outgoing 6th graders. Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net to learn more.
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. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE
SHARE YOUR STORY
Do you have an interesting war story from a loved one or from your own experience? Help us build our community through storytelling and tell us at www.bumc.net/Story.
HARVEST HANDS SUMMER CAMP
Weekdays through August 3 Harvest Hands is looking for volunteers to share special skills with the kids, including dance, art, music, cooking, coding, acting, etc. Contact Chartrice at chartrice@harvesthandscdc.com to sign up.
POINT MEN SMALL GROUPS
Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:45 a.m., Room A392 & A389 Dig deeper into Scripture and find fellowship and accountability with other men in the church. Groups led by Skip Armistead and Scott Emerson. Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
Monday, August 13, 1-7 p.m. Old Natchez Country Club Sign up for our annual 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 Health Kits. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Summer2018 under Outreach.
TRAVEL WITH DAVIS AND SHERRE
July 1-12, 2020 Join Dr. Davis and Sherre Chappell at The Passion Play in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau, Germany, and for the legendary Danube River Cruise. This Passion Play is performed once every 10 years, since 1634. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at mlmelnyk@comcast.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