Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
July 8 - 14, 2018
Uganda Mission Trip
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 560 more bags remaining, so pick up your shopping list and a bag at the table in the Narthex. Bring your bags back to the table in the Narthex by July 22. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
WOMEN'S SUMMER SABBATH www.bumc.net/Summer2018
Tuesday, July 17, 6:15 – 8 p.m., Haney Hall Come for a light supper, a short study, and a simple craft at our final Women's Summer Sabbath! Help us make fleece tie blankets for children in foster care. (No sewing required!) Cost is $15. Visit the table in the Narthex to sign up or visit www.bumc.net/Summer2018 under Adults.
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.
STILL TO COME THIS SUMMER... www.bumc.net/Summer2018 We still have many 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 Dodgeball Night of Worship Promotion Sunday Student Ministry Kickoff
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 July 22 Kids Music Camp August 2 Performance SERVING Mission Monday Gordon Memorial UMC Freedom School Project Transformation Reading Week Legacy Mission Village Harvest Hands Summer Camp
July 16 Through July 20 July 23-26 Daily Through August 3
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Summerfest August 12
Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
UMW SUMMER POTLUCK
SONSHINE TOUR GOODIE BAGS
Monday, July 9, 6 p.m., Gathering Space Ladies, invite your friends to the United Methodist Women's 16th annual potluck! Bring a salad or summer dish to share; desserts provided by Rachel Circle. We'll also hear from Trina Frierson, founder and Executive Director of Mending Hearts.
Drop off your bags at the table in the Narthex Today's the last day to drop off your Sonshine Tour goodie bags! Drop them in the bin in the Narthex. Thank you for 'Sharing the Spirit’ with our students and chaperones!
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 10, 12 p.m. Take a midday break and join us on Facebook Live or Instagram Live Stories for worship songs and hymns led by Jeff Wood. Visit the Brentwood United Methodist Church Facebook page or follow us on Instagram @brentwoodumc to watch.
Tuesday, July 10, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 If you have a loved one suffering with memory loss, please join us for a time of questions, answers, and what might help you navigate through this disease. You are not alone in this battle. All are welcome. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
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.
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.
SING WITH CHANCEL CHOIR
Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Choral Suite The BUMC Chancel Choir is always welcoming new members! During June and July, the choir does not have regular rehearsals. Join us on any Sunday this summer, and we'll have a robe ready for you!
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.
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.
SUMMER WORSHIP SESSIONS
MISSION MONDAY
Monday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Serve as a whole family for our final Mission Monday! We'll organize a Foster Care Safe Room for Tennessee Alliance for Kids. 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.
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.
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.
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