Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
July 22- 28, 2018
Sonshine Choir @ Nashville Rescue Mission
CHRISTMAS IN JULY www.bumc.net/Summer2018
Drop off bags at the table in the Narthex Please bring your bags filled with school supplies back to the table in the Narthex this weekend or to the bins behind the Front Desk during the week. We still have 50 bags that need to be picked up and filled before our children pack the backpacks in Sunday school on July 29. Thank you to everyone who has filled a bag and helped a student in need! Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
SONSHINE HOME CONCERT
Sunday, July 22, 7 p.m., Sanctuary Our 10th-12th grade Sonshine Choir is back from their summer tour! Invite your friends and family to enjoy an evening full of music and glory sightings from their trip to Washington, D.C., and Lake Junaluska. You will be amazed by the stories of God's presence from the week!
GRIEF CARE
Sundays beginning July 29, 11 a.m., Room A389 Grief Care offers support for those who have experienced significant loss in their lives, led by Dr. Shannon Garrett. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
STILL TO COME THIS SUMMER... www.bumc.net/Summer2018 We still have many programs and events happening later this summer! KIDS Blessing of the Backpacks August 5 Promotion Sunday August 12 BUMC56 Open House August 26
MUSIC Sonshine Home Concert July 22 Kids Music Camp August 2 Performance
YOUTH Dodgeball Night of Worship Promotion Sunday Student Ministry Kickoff
SERVING Legacy Mission Village Project Transformation Reading Week Harvest Hands Summer Camp
ADULTS UMW Book Club
July 25 August 1 August 12 August 19
July 25
Daily July 23-26 Through August 3
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Summerfest August 12
Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
SUMMER WORSHIP SESSIONS
Tuesday, July 24, 12 p.m. Take a midday break and join us on Facebook Live or Instagram Live Stories for worship songs. Visit the Brentwood United Methodist Church Facebook page or follow us on Instagram @brentwoodumc to watch.
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.
LEGACY MISSION VILLAGE
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. You can still volunteer with Legacy's English conversations or citizenship classes through the month of July! Form authentic relationships with the growing refugee community in Greater Nashville. Training is provided by Legacy. Contact info@legacymissionvillage.org to volunteer.
7TH GRADE ORIENTATION
Sunday, August 5, 9:30 a.m., Room A182 (The Pit) Rising 7th grade students and parents, join us for a morning of getting familiar with the Student Ministry staff! Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net to learn more.
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/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.
BUMC LIBRARY
Looking for some summer reading? Check out the BUMC Library on the third floor. Visit the kiosk for instructions on checking out books. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net to learn more.
BARNABAS FRIENDS
We are looking for a few good volunteers to adopt our recent high school graduates! Barnabas Friends keeps our youth connected with BUMC as they head off on new adventures and encourages them along the way. Volunteers are asked to connect with their “adopted” student through prayer, encouragement notes, and cards. Contact Lee French at lfrench@bumc.net to sign up.
UGANDA TEAM IS HOME
Our Uganda mission team made it home on July 10! We are so excited to hear their stories and to continue growing our partnership with the Raise the Roof Academy.
STUDENT MINISTRY TRAVELS
We're thankful to have our middle and high school students back safely after traveling last week. Middle school spent the week in Chattanooga with YouthWorks for their summer mission trip, and high school was in Washington, D.C., for their annual summer choir tour. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ in your travels beyond Middle Tennessee!
BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT
Keep our rising 5th, 6th, and 7th graders in your prayers this week as they head out on Bridge Retreat! This weekend is a special transition for those moving up into BUMC56 and for those moving onto Student Ministry.
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.
KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Sign up to teach Sunday School for the 2018-2019 school year for 4-year-olds through 6th grade. Join our team and reap the rewards of mentoring the children of our church! Contact Megan Teegarden at mteegarden@bumc.net to sign up.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT BUMC
Visit www.bumc.net/Employment to learn more • Associate Director of Choral Ministries (full-time) • Associate Director of Student Ministry (full-time) • CCF Assistant Lead Teacher (full-time)
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