Weekly announcements - Sept 16

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

September 16 - 22, 2018

3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION (MILESTONE #4) We're excited to honor our 3rd graders in worship this weekend with the presentation of the 3rd grade Bibles. We pray for wisdom and interest to spark as you to dive into the Word of God and engage with it on a deeper level.

WELCOME DR. RAY SIMANGA & DR. CAROLYN HANCOCK We welcome our friends from our South Africa Outreach in worship with us this weekend! Dr. Ray Kumalo Simanga is the founding pastor of Brentwood Methodist Church South Africa and the Brentwood Pre-Primary School. Dr. Carolyn Hancock is the chair of Thembelihle School and Angels' Care Centre. They join us in worship to celebrate the work happening in South Africa through our sponsorship program.

SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP DINNER www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica Thursday, September 20, 6 p.m., Haney Hall Did you know that BUMC sponsors 348 children and 30 teachers at 3 different schools in South Africa? Learn how you can be a part of the incredible work God is doing through Brentwood Methodist Church South Africa, Thembelihle School, and Angels' Care Centre at our annual sponsorship dinner. RSVP for the dinner at the Connection Point Desk or sign up at www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica by September 17.

BREATHING SPACE www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat October 19-21, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join other BUMC women for a weekend with Pastor Caren Teichmann.

Enjoy time away in nature through worship, fellowship, hiking, yoga, and art activities. Cost is $150 (double occupancy). Visit the Connection Point desk in the Narthex to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat.

MASTER PLAN TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Sunday, September 30, 3 p.m., Haney Hall Tuesday, October 2, 6:30 p.m., Haney Hall Our Master Site Team is hosting town hall meetings to share the results of our Master Site Planning. This will be a first look at the work this team has been doing over the last couple of years, as we prepare for the next generation of ministry. Your response and feedback in these meetings will be helpful as we continue to be faithful in our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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Weekly Announcements

3RD GRADE BIBLE BLAST (MILESTONE #4)

Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

3rd graders, are you ready to explore your new Bibles?

Sign up for a fun-filled day to learn what is in the Bible, how to look up verses, how the Bible is organized, and more. Lunch is provided. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

HIGH SCHOOL BAHAMAS MISSION TRIP INTEREST MEETING

September 16, 11 a.m., Tabernacle Parents and high schoolers, learn more out about our Spring Break mission trip to Eleuthera, Bahamas.

We will serve the people of Eleuthera through home repair, community development, and disaster relief ministry.

DIVORCE RECOVERY

MEXICO MISSION TRIP

Please be in prayer for our Mexico mission trip this week as we serve with Give Ye Them To Eat!

REFUEL SERIES

Wednesday, September 19, Family Life Center 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:20 p.m. discussion We continue our discussion regarding the proposal from the Commission on the Way Forward and how pending decisions from the February 2019 General Conference may impact our denomination. The second night of this session will focus on preparing for and engaging in Holy Conferencing (discussion). We will also learn about next steps in the process for the denomination and BUMC. RSVP for dinner or childcare by September 18 at www.bumc.net/Refuel.

ONPOINT: MEN'S STUDY

Wednesdays beginning September 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

We understand that divorce is not easy. In this 6-week support group, we learn how to manage roller coaster emotions, help our children, and begin the healing process. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

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.

THE REFORMATION LECTURE SERIES

WHERE CAN I SERVE THIS WEEK?

ORPHAN, FOSTER, ADOPTION MINISTRY

Sundays, 3:45-5 p.m., Room A182 (The Pit) Play the music of the church with JoySound! Open to 6th grade through adults. All are welcome; no audition required. Use your gifts in worship and outreach through music ministry. Contact Patsy Wade at pwade@bumc.net to learn more.

Tuesdays, September 25 – October 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us in the Gathering Space for a 4-week lecture series presented by Mike Hendren, based on the award-winning book, "The Reformation," by Diarmaid MacCulloch.

Wednesday, September 26, 6 p.m., Room A392 OFAM is growing and needs more team members!

Join us at our meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month. OFAM seeks to empower and equip our church to care for orphans, foster children, and adoptive and foster families. Contact the team at ofambumc@gmail.com to learn more.

LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE

Saturday, October 6, 9-11 a.m. -or- 1-3 p.m.

Serve as an individual, family, or small group as we pack meal kits through Rise Against Hunger, collect clothes for GraceWorks, and collect books for The Word Wagon. Help us reach our goal of more than 500 volunteers and raise $40,000 for our projects, including Rise Against Hunger meal kit supplies.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed.

Each week, individuals from our church serve with various ministries across Greater Nashville.

Learn how you can get involved in these local mission opportunities. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.

JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP RECAP

Last week, a team of 9 from BUMC traveled to Honduras to host a 5-day medical clinic at 3 different sites and saw 881 people alongside our partners, The Hands of Christ. The dental team provided extractions and restorations for 200 individuals, including children and adults.

EMPLOYMENT AT BUMC

Visit www.bumc.net/Employment to learn more • Missions Project Coordinator • Worship & Arts Administrative Assistant

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