Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
May 20 - 26, 2018
PENTECOST: REFUGEE LIFE MINISTRY
Visit the tables in the Breezeways to learn more We're blessed to have multiple refugee families in worship with us this weekend. You can visit a Sunday school class to hear from families and individuals about God's presence in the midst of trial and how they're rebuilding their lives, identities, and homes across Greater Nashville. Visit the table in the Narthex to see which Sunday school classes are hosting guest speakers.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS www.bumc.net/ACVols
June 13-15, Brentwood UMC We're excited to host Annual Conference again this year for the Tennessee United Methodist Conference! We need your help to provide the best hospitality to the many guests who will visit our campus. Sign up to be a greeter, help with registration, or work in the Youth Café at www.bumc.net/ACVols.
JUBILATION TOUR SEND-OFF CONCERT
Sunday, June 3, 4 p.m., Chapel Invite your friends and family to this free concert put on by our 7th-9th grade Jubilation Choir before they head out on their summer tour to North and South Carolina. Please be in prayer for them as they travel and share God's love this summer!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES www.bumc.net/Summer2018
Visit the table in the Narthex for outreach opportunities
Legacy Mission Village English Conversations and Citizenship Classes...........................................................................June 4 – July 26 (M/W or T/Th) Gordon Memorial UMC Freedom School..... June 11 – July 20 Harvest Hands Summer Camp............................ June 11 – August 3 Mission Mondays.........................................................June 18, July 9, July 16 Christmas in July.............................................................. June 12 - July 22 (weekends only) Project Transformation Reading Week........ July 23 - 26
KIDS & YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS Vacation Bible School.................................................. June 25-28 BUMC56 Bridge Retreat............................................. July 26-29 Kids Music Camp.............................................................. July 30 – August 2 Student Ministry Wednesday Hangouts...... Follow @bumcsm on Instagram
SAVE THE DATE: LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE
Monday, August 13 Save the date for our annual golf scramble benefitting Love In Deed, our community day of service. All proceeds raised will benefit two of our Love In Deed 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 worldwide. Contact David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net. Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
REFUEL: CHRISTIANITY AND THE METHODIST MOVEMENT
Wednesday, May 23, 5:30 (dinner), 6:20 (study), Family Life Center Join us for the final week of our Refuel series, led by Dr. Davis Chappell and Bishop Joe Pennel, on Christianity and the Methodist Movement. RSVP for dinner and childcare by noon on Tuesday, May 22, at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
WOMEN'S KAYAKING TRIP
Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m., Higher Pursuits Kayak the Duck River with other BUMC women! Cost is $25 for equipment. Contact Paula Cryan at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up by May 25.
POINT MEN KAYAKING TRIP
4TH GRADE PARENT MEETING
Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Higher Pursuits Kayak the Duck River with the Point Men! Cost is $25 for equipment and due the day of the trip. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
WRITE TO YOUR SPONSOR CHILD
Monday, June 11, 7:05 p.m., Sounds Stadium Hang out with the Student Ministry staff at the Sounds game! Cost is $15. For 7th – 12th graders (2017-2018 school year). You must register online ahead of time. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m., Chapel Parents of current 4th graders are invited to meet Rev. Maggie Jarrell to learn about BUMC56 and this important transition. Contact Rev. Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@bumc.net to learn more.
Write a letter to your South Africa sponsor child, and our mission team will deliver it when they travel to Howick later this month. Do you sponsor a teacher? Submit a letter of encouragement for their school year! Drop off your letters in the basket behind the Reception Desk or email them to Regina Girten at rgirten@bumc.net by May 20.
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 at www.bumc.net/Register.
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.
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. Episode 9 of the Field Guide Video Devotionals comes out on Monday! Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
POSITIONS OPEN AT BUMC
Visit www.bumc.net/Employment to apply CCF Assistant Lead Teacher (full-time) CCF Summer Camp Teacher (full-time, seasonal)
STUDENT MINISTRY SOUNDS GAME
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 25-28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Experience the ride of a lifetime with God this summer! For kids ages 4 years (5 years by August 15) to 4th grade (2017-2018 school year). Cost is $10/child. Registration closes May 31. Contact Megan Teegarden at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.
VOLUNTEER AT VBS
June 25-28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We still need 50 adults to make this incredible week happen! Help our children experience God at Rolling River Rampage. All ages and stages of life are needed. 5th – 12th graders (2017-2018 school year) can also volunteer through VBS Serve. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.
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. Make 2018 the Year You Go! Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more.
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 discipling 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