Weekly Announcements July 29

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

July 29 - August 4, 2018

Middle School Mission Trip

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.

KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Sundays beginning August 12, 9:30 a.m.

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.

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.

LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE www.bumc.net/Golf 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.

UPCOMING FALL DATES www.bumc.net/Fall August 5 Blessing of the Backpacks 7th Grade Orientation August 12 Promotion Sunday Red Cross Blood Drive Launching Point Summerfest August 13 Love In Deed Golf Scramble August 19 JoySound Orchestra Kickoff Student Ministry Kickoff August 26 Student Ministry Sunday

Night programs begin BUMC56 Open House September 12 Refuel begins

September 13 OnPoint [Men's Group] begins September 14-15 Fall BUMC KidSale September 14-22 Mexico Mission Trip September 16 3rd Grade Bible Presentation & Lunch September 20 South Africa Sponsorship Dinner September 28-29 Merge Middle School Retreat October 4 Refugee Life Dinner October 6 Love In Deed day of service October 7 Blessing of the Animals October 19-21 Breathing Space: a Women's Retreat

Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663

Weekly Announcements

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Thank you to all who participated in our Christmas in July school supply drive! Please drop of all your supplies to the bins in the Narthex so our children can pack backpacks for students in Williamson and Davidson Counties.

GORDON MEMORIAL UMC FREEDOM SCHOOL

Thank you for participating in Gordon Memorial UMC's Summer Freedom School. The children and volunteers shared many memorable moments this summer. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

KIDS MUSIC CAMP PERFORMANCE

Friday, August 2, 6 p.m., Sanctuary Enjoy an evening of music led by our children at Kids Music Camp this week. They'll perform their Child of the Universe program.

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.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Sunday, August 5, 9:30 a.m., Chapel Join the Children's Ministry for a time of worship during Sunday school to celebrate the upcoming school year! Have your children bring their backpacks for a special prayer time.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, August 12, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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.

BARNABAS FRIENDS

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.

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.

RECYCLING VOLUNTEERS

The Summerfest planning team is looking for 7-10 environmentally-conscious people to help with recycling efforts at the event on August 12.

Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to volunteer.

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.

FLOWER VASES NEEDED

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 for more information.

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.

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