Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
September 23 - 29, 2018
MEXICO MISSION TRIP We welcome home our Mexico mission team who spent the past week serving in Tlancualpican with Give Ye Them To Eat.
REFUEL SERIES: THE HUMAN PURPOSE
Wednesday, September 26, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:20 p.m. (study), Family Life Center Our new Refuel series, "The Human Purpose," is modeled after our current sermon series. Learn about the ancient ideas of our human purpose through a historical Jewish context. Our first guest speaker will be Doug Knight from Vanderbilt Divinity School. Upcoming speakers will include Rabbi Joshua Kullock from West End Synagogue and AJ Levine from Vanderbilt Divinity School. RSVP for dinner or childcare by September 25 at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
MISSIONS SUNDAY
Sunday, September 30, before and after all services Meet some of our local missions partners before and after worship next week as we prepare for Love In Deed! Learn more about what God is doing throughout Greater Nashville and how you can serve on our church-wide day of service on October 6.
LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed 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 $35,000 for our projects, including Rise Against Hunger meal kit supplies. Visit the Connection Point Desk to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed.
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); $75 for women under 30. Sign up by October 4 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 dream how we can continue to be faithful in our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in the coming years.
Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663
Weekly Announcements
BUMC DISASTER RESPONSE
BUMC is responding in love to Hurricane Florence, Typhoon Mangkhut, and other storms around the world in the following ways: 1. PRAY for those affected by the storms and the first responders. 2. CARE If you have a loved one affected by the storms and need pastoral care or prayers, contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net. 3. GIVE as you are able to UMCOR's designated or undesignated funds. One hundred percent of your gift goes directly toward disaster relief. Visit www.bumc.net/DisasterResponse to learn more.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
Sundays, September 23 – November 4, 6-7:15 p.m. This discussion-based study, led by Judith Bone, will explore how we can take our faith into our everyday lives, and cultivate a growing closeness with God. Books will be available at the class for $13.
THE REFORMATION LECTURE SERIES
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.
“WHAT’S YOUR STORY?” WOMEN'S STUDY Tuesdays, September 25 – October 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Discover how to see your life through God’s eyes and learn how to co-create a real page-turning story of your own. Cost is $10. Led by Linda Green. Sign up at www.bumc.net/AdultStudies.
ORPHAN, FOSTER, ADOPTION MINISTRY
Wednesday, September 26, 6 p.m., Room A392 OFAM is growing and needs more team members! We 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.
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.
3RD GRADE BIBLE BLAST (MILESTONE #4)
Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. – 4 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.
BUMC YOUTH RINGERS
Sundays, 4-5 p.m., Room B164 Got rhythm? Got music? Join the Youth Ringers! This group is open to 6th – 12th graders, directed by Dr. Gregg Bunn.
EMPLOYMENT AT BUMC
Visit www.bumc.net/Employment to learn more • Missions & Outreach Coordinator reports to Rev. Toi King • Worship & Arts Administrative Assistant reports to Kelli Huston • Facilities Team reports to Sandy Walker
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 7, 2-4 p.m., BUMC Front Lawn Pets bless our lives daily; let's give them a day to be blessed! The service of blessing is 2:30 – 2:45 p.m., followed by fun for the whole family with photo booths, crafts, and pet and human-friendly treats. In the event of rain, the blessing will be October 14.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Sunday, October 7, 12:15-1:30 p.m. New to BUMC? Learn who we are, what we believe, and how you can get involved in our community. Lunch will be provided; registration is required. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Membership.
DAY SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, October 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m., BUMC parking lot Join us at the Day School’s Fall Festival! Bring the kids for train rides, pony rides, a magician, petting zoo, and more! Tickets are $10; dinner included. Purchase your tickets in the Day School office.
HIGH SCHOOL BAHAMAS MISSION TRIP
March 17-23, 2019 9th – 12th graders, join us for Spring Break as we serve in Eleuthera, Bahamas, through home repair, community development, and disaster relief. Cost is $2000. Limited spaces are available. 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 in these local mission opportunities. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.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