Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
June 17 - 23, 2018
SONSHINE TOUR GOODIE BAGS
Visit the table in the Narthex to pick up a bag Stop by the table in the Narthex to sponsor a Sonshine Choir Tour goodie bag! Sonshine Choir (10th–12th grade) is traveling from Brentwood to Washington, D.C., in July to 'Share the Spirit' with everyone they encounter! All bags must be returned to the red marked bin no later than July 8. Thank you for 'Sharing the Spirit’ with our students and chaperones!
TNUMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE THANKS Thank you for your hospitality and service during TNUMC Annual Conference last week! It was a great time of learning and connection with our friends from all over Middle Tennessee. Thank you for greeting, attending to the parking lot, working in the Youth Café, and for all of the other work seen and unseen.
WOMEN'S SUMMER SABBATH www.bumc.net/Summer2018
Tuesday, June 19, 6:15-8 p.m., Haney Hall Join us as for an evening of fun and fellowship as we focus on courageous women of the Bible. Come for a light supper, table conversations, Scripture studies, and a hands-on activity. Cost is $15. Sign up at the table in the Narthex or at www.bumc.net/Summer2018.
UPDATE ON VBS VOLUNTEERS www.bumc.net/VBS
June 25-28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are currently at capacity for VBS and have closed all registrations. However, to accommodate the number of children we already have registered, we are still in need of 15 group leaders (shepherds) for the week. Please prayerfully consider joining us for the week! Contact Megan Teegarden at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more.
SERVE THIS SUMMER www.bumc.net/Summer2018 Summer is a great time to work with the children across Davidson and Williamson Counties. We have a place for you to serve as an individual, as a family, or as a small group this summer. Learn about all of the ways you can serve on the inside panel of your bulletin or at www.bumc.net/Summer2018 under Outreach.
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE www.bumc.net/Summer2018
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. 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
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DAILY FIELD GUIDE
The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, meditations, videos, and prayers for you every day of the week. The Season 1 Finale of the Field Guide Video Devotionals comes out on Monday! Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
"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.
THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY CLASS
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.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Do you have a story of how you got into big trouble as an adolescent? 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.
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 Rev. Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@bumc.net to learn more.
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! Contact James Wells at jwells@bumc.net to learn more.
MEXICO MISSION TRIP
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.
Dig deeper into Scripture and find fellowship and accountability with other men in the church. Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more. • Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:45 a.m., Room A392 Led by Skip Armistead • Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:45 a.m., Room A389 Led by Scott Emerson
GORDON MEMORIAL UMC FREEDOM SCHOOL
June 11 – July 20, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Volunteer as a daily morning reader, visual or performing arts leader, classroom helper, or a parent educational assistant. Contact info@nashvillefreedomschools.org to sign up.
HARVEST HANDS SUMMER CAMP
June 11 – 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.
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.
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.
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