Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
June 10 - 16, 2018
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org
Sunday, June 10, 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 at the tables in the Lobby or on the Red Cross RapidPass app.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ORDINANDS
Rev. Allison Gossett
Rev. Adam Jones
Rev. Shelby Slowey
Help us celebrate Rev. Allison Gossett, Rev. Adam Jones, and Rev. Shelby Slowey on their upcoming ordination this Wednesday during TNUMC Annual Conference. After many years of studying and serving, they get to celebrate God's calling on their lives. The Service of Licensing, Commissioning, and Ordination will take place on Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
TNUMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 13-15, Brentwood UMC TNUMC Annual Conference is this week! All classes have been canceled. If you're on campus this week, please consider parking at Otter Creek Church and taking our shuttle service to and from the church to help us offer nearby parking for our many guests.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS www.bumc.net/ACVols
June 13-15, Brentwood UMC We're excited to host TNUMC Annual Conference this week! We still have a few spots where we need your help in the Youth Café (open to youth, college students, and adults) to provide hospitality to all of our guests during lunches and break times! Sign up at www.bumc.net/ACVols.
CAL TURNER BOOK SIGNING
Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m., Haney Hall Join us to hear Cal Turner, Jr., longtime CEO of Dollar General Corp. and member of BUMC, speak about the impact of his faith journey on his life and career and sign copies of his new book, "My Father's Business."
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE www.bumc.net/Summer2018
Monday, August 13, 1-7 p.m. Sign up for our annual golf scramble benefitting Love In Deed, our community day of service. All proceeds raised will benefit 2 of our projects: Rise Against Hunger, which assembles nutritional food packages for those who are suffering from hunger all over the world, and UMCOR, which assembles emergency health kits for people affected by natural disasters. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Summer2018. Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
WOMEN'S SUMMER SABBATH
Tuesday, June 19, 6:15-7 p.m., Haney Hall Visit the table in the Narthex to learn more Join us as we focus on courageous women of the Bible. Come for a light supper, table conversations, Scripture studies, and hands-on activities. Cost is $15. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
"THE MIRACLES OF JESUS" WOMEN'S STUDY
Thursdays through June 28, 9:30-11 a.m., Room A391 This study, led by Carol Bumbalough, is an in-depth exploration of 4 of Jesus' miracles. Through this study, we will discover how our weaknesses are invitations for God to work in our lives. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
SUMMER OUTREACH
Visit www.bumc.net/Summer2018 to learn more Harvest Hands Summer Camp: June 11-August 3 Gordon Memorial Freedom School: June 11-July 20 Project Transformation Reading Week: June 23-26
KIDS MUSIC CAMP
July 30 – August 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parents, sign your kids up for a fun week of singing and musical discovery! For 1st – 5th graders (2017-2018 school year); hosted by Worship & Arts. Cost is $140. Sign up by June 15 at www.bumc.net/Register.
"NEVER ALONE" WOMEN'S STUDY
Mondays, June 18 – July 23, 6:30-8 p.m., Room A391 Explore Jesus' encounters with 6 women in the Gospels. Learn how Jesus showed compassion and respect to women in his day, and how he longs to share his love for you today. Led by Linda Green. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
MISSION MONDAY
SUMMER WORSHIP SESSIONS
Tuesday, June 12, 12 p.m. Take a midday break and join us on Facebook Live for worship songs and hymns led by John Provost and Mason Caviness. Visit the Brentwood United Methodist Church Facebook page to watch.
SONSHINE TOUR GOODIE BAGS
Pick up bags June 17 & 24 Stop by the table in the Narthex on June 17 & 24 to sponsor a Sonshine Choir Tour goodie bag. Thank you for 'Sharing the Spirit' with our students and chaperones!
VOLUNTEER AT VBS
June 25-28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We need you to make this incredible week happen! We have 10-15 group leader slots still available. Sign up to help kids move through all the stations and activities at www.bumc.net/VBS.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Do you have a story of how a generous gift changed your life, either given or received? Tell us at www.bumc.net/Story. Help us build our community through storytelling!
VOLUNTEER ACTORS NEEDED
Do you have a knack for being on camera? We're recruiting actors for some of our upcoming video projects! Currently seeking: female actors, 20s-40s. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Actors.
BUMC ALTAR GUILD
We need your help this summer! Grab a friend or two, and help us take care of the altar areas in the Sanctuary and Chapel to keep them looking beautiful for all of our services. Contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net to learn more.
Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Help us serve lunch and eat with the men at Nashville Rescue Mission. You can serve as a whole family, a small group, or as an individual. Children 16 and under must have a parent or guardian present. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
September 14-22, Tlancualpican, Mexico Join us this fall as we serve with the Methodist Church of Mexico and Give Ye Them To Eat. Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more.
THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY CLASS
KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Wednesdays beginning June 20, 6-8 p.m., Room A391 Learn more about yourself and the 9 Enneagram personality types through this 12-week study by master teacher Suzanne Stabile. Cost is $40. Led by Kaay Burris. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
MEXICO MISSION TRIP
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