Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
October 14 - 20, 2018
Love In Deed - Rise Against Hunger
ROOM IN THE INN www.bumc.net/Serve We're about to kick off another great season with Room In The Inn, one of our ministry partners that offers a helping hand to those experiencing homelessness in Nashville. Here are 2 ways you can help! 1 Informational Session Monday, October 15, 6-6:45 p.m., Room A393 For those wanting to serve during one of our winter housing offerings 2 Wish List Pick up a list at the Connection Point desk Donated items can be placed in the red bins located throughout the church
LOVE IN DEED RECAP Thank you for making Love In Deed a great success last weekend! Through the generosity of our church members and community partners, we packed 100,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger, donated clothes and shoes to GraceWorks, and collected over 1,551 books for The Word Wagon.
STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES: THE ART OF SHARING
Beginning October 20 & 21 The Church is a community with a shared purpose, and each individual has a unique place to contribute toward that purpose. What does it mean to you to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Where do you fit in the puzzle? How can you share your gifts to build up the Body of Christ? In our next sermon series, The Art of Sharing, we’ll look at stories from the New Testament of people experiencing transformation through their generosity and the generosity of others. You will also have an opportunity to make a financial and ministry pledge for our 2019 shared ministry. It can be astounding to consider how you live into this shared purpose. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started.
LAUNCHING POINT www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint Sunday, October 14, 9:45 & 11 a.m., Parlor (downstairs below Narthex) Get a snapshot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next steps to becoming more connected with the life of our church. Launching Point is the place to get all of your questions answered about church membership.
GRIEF CARE www.bumc.net/Register Sundays beginning November 4, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you seeking a safe place to open up about grief? This 4-week class is for anyone who has experienced loss in their lives, led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
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Weekly Announcements
NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
There will be no Wednesday night activities at BUMC this week. Enjoy your fall break and be safe!
3RD GRADE BIBLE BLAST (RESCHEDULED) Saturday, October 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled day to learn what is in the Bible, how to look up verses, how the Bible is organized, and more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
MINDFULNESS RETREAT
Saturday, October 27, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn to practice the 4 foundations of mindfulness at this daylong retreat. Dr. Monicah Muhomba will lead us in practices to improve our overall spiritual well-being. Cost is $30 and includes lunch. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
ONPOINT: MEN'S STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join other BUMC men for fellowship and an in-depth look at the Bible over breakfast every week! Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Have you recently moved, changed emails, or gotten a new phone number? Fill out the 'Change of Information' card located in the registration pad or contact membership@bumc.net to let us know.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP
Education changes everything. Sponsorship makes it possible for children to gain an education in a place where they are loved, taught, and their talents are nurtured. Help us reach our 2019 goal to sponsor 375 children and 40 teachers at our 3 partner schools. Visit www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica to sponsor.
SUNNY DAY CLUB MEMORIAL SERVICE
Tuesday, November 6, 11:15 a.m. This service honors and remembers volunteers and members of The Sunny Day Club who have passed away in the last year. All are invited to attend this meaningful service.
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT
December 28-31, Odenville, Alabama 7th – 12th graders, hang out with our Student Ministry staff at BREAKTHRU 2019. Invite your friends to 4 days of fun, fellowship, and worship. Cost is $240. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
WHERE CAN I SERVE THIS WEEK?
Each week, individuals from our church serve with various ministries across Greater Nashville. Learn how you can get involved! Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, reflections, and prayers written by BUMC members every day of the week. Read the latest devotions at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS SINGERS
Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Choir Room Are you interested in singing with Chancel Choir for Festival of Carols? Join us each week to rehearse our repertoire for December 16.
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. Book lovers are welcome at the next UMW book club. We will discuss "A House in the Sky" by Amanda Lindhout. Contact Linda Hirsch at lindahirsch@hotmail.com to RSVP.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
Saturday, October 27, 7 a.m., Buchanan House Join The Sunny Day Club at the Nashville Walk to End Alzheimer's. We will meet at the Buchanan House to carpool downtown. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
SHOPAPALOOZA
Wednesday, November 7, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Our annual SHOPapalooza is coming up! Shop for unique items from more than 40 vendors while benefitting the BUMC Day School.
POINT MEN DATE NIGHT
Friday, November 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Tabernacle Enjoy a date night planned by the Point Men! Cost is $50 per couple; food and childcare are provided. Have some fun and enjoy the fellowship! Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Help our families celebrate Advent together at the Family Advent Festival! We need volunteers (ages 16+) so our families can move through the stations together. Contact Megan Teegarden at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
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