Weekly Announcements - Sept 2

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

September 2 - 8, 2018

COMMUNION

COMMUNION OFFERING: Love In Deed www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed This month's Communion offering is for Love In Deed, our church-wide day of service. This year's service opportunities include packing 100,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger, a clothing drive through GraceWorks, and a book drop through The Word Wagon. Help us reach our goal of $40,000 that will help us offset the cost of these projects. You can give during Communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.

REFUEL: DINNER AND STUDY www.bumc.net/Refuel Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 p.m. dinner (Tabernacle), 6:20 p.m. study (Chapel) For our first Refuel series, hear from our Lead Team as they discuss the proposal from the Commission on the Way Forward and how the pending decisions from the February 2019 General Conference may impact our denomination. RSVP for dinner or childcare by September 11 at www.bumc.net/Refuel or 615.373.3663.

FALL KIDSALE www.bumc.net/KidSale Friday, September 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 15, 9 - 11 a.m. (Half-price Sale) Our semi-annual consignment sale is quickly approaching! Shop for gently-used kids clothing, toys, and accessories while supporting our BUMC mission partners, including Harvest Hands and South Africa. Sign up to volunteer and get a chance to shop the volunteer pre-sale on Thursday, September 13. Contact kidsale@bumc.net to learn more.

FALL DATES www.bumc.net/Fall September 9

Welcome Sunday & Launching Point Mindfulness Conversation

September 12

Refuel begins Children's Wednesday Nights begin Student Ministry Bible Study begins

September 13

OnPoint (men's study) begins

September 14 & 15

Fall KidSale

September 16

3rd Grade Bible Presentation (Milestone #4)

September 20

South Africa Sponsorship Dinner

September 28-30 MERGE Middle School Retreat October 6

Love In Deed day of service

October 7

Blessing of the Animals

October 19-21

Breathing Space: women's retreat

Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663

Weekly Announcements

PARKING REMINDER

In order to be respectful of our neighbors and greenspace, please refrain from parking outside of the designated spaces on our campus. Additional parking with complimentary shuttle service is available every Sunday from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the lot next to CVS, across from Chipotle and Starbucks.

BUMC CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

BUMC will closed Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. In the event of an emergency, contact the pastor-on-call at 615.969.3086.

Please leave a message, and the pastor will call you back.

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.

BREATHING SPACE: WOMEN’S RETREAT

MINDFULNESS CONVERSATION

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). Sign up at www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat.

ONPOINT: MEN'S STUDY

Sundays, 9:15-10:15 a.m.

We need volunteers to greet new families and help them find their child’s Sunday school classroom.

Get involved with the Children’s Ministry in a fun and hospitable way! Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net to volunteer.

Sunday, September 9, 12:15-2 p.m.

Join us for an introduction to the practice of mindfulness. Dr. Monicah Muhomba will address what mindfulness is, how you practice it, and how it improves your relationship with God. Cost is $10.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

Thursday, September 13, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join other BUMC men for fellowship and an in-depth look at the Bible over breakfast every week! Our first speaker is former NFL coach Steve Hagen, who will be sharing his own story of finding faith. See you there!

Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.

3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION & LUNCH

BUMC KIDS CONNECTION DESK

JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA

Sundays, 3:45-5 p.m., Room A185 (The Pit) Play the music of the church with JoySound! Our first regular rehearsal is this weekend. Open to 6th grade through adults. All are welcome; no audition required. Use your gifts in worship and outreach through music ministry.

(MILESTONE #4)

Sunday, September 16, all worship services 3rd graders, get your new bible from the Children's Ministry as a milestone of your faith journey! The presentation will be followed by a Bible Blast class on September 29. Registration closes the Wednesday before each event. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

YOUNG WOMEN'S MEET & GREET

September 16, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Memorial Chapel Find your tribe at BUMC! Meet with members of our Ruth Circle to learn how other BUMC women in their 20s and 30s are serving as the hands and feet of Christ through United Methodist Women.

EMPLOYMENT AT BUMC

Visit www.bumc.net/Employment to learn more • Missions Project Coordinator (full-time) • CCF Assistant Lead Teacher (full-time)

BUMC CHANCEL CHOIR

Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Music Suite Do you have a heart for music? Our Chancel Choir rehearsals are open to anyone with a song in their heart! Join us on Wednesday nights and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. as we prepare to lead worship in the 11:05 service every week.

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