Weekly Announcements - Sept 9

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

September 9 - 15, 2018

ONPOINT: MEN'S STUDY

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.

REFUEL: DINNER AND STUDY www.bumc.net/Refuel Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 p.m. dinner (Tabernacle), 6:20 p.m. discussion (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. Dinner is in the Tabernacle and the discussion will be in the Chapel. 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.

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS (4 years – 5th grade) Wednesdays beginning September 12, 6:15-7 p.m.

Is your child interested in learning more about God through music?

Our Children's Choirs are kicking off soon! Sign up your child at www.bumc.net/Register.

Angel Choir 4 years – Kindergarten Agape Choir 1st & 2nd grade Asbury Choir 3rd – 5th grade

SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP DINNER www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica Thursday, September 20, 6 p.m., Haney Hall Did you know that BUMC sponsors 350 children and 32 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 at our annual sponsorship dinner. RSVP for the dinner by September 14. Contact Melissa Liddle at mliddle@bumc.net to RSVP.

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

Weekly Announcements

3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION & LUNCH

PROTECTING OUR DAUGHTERS

(MILESTONE #4)

Monday, September 10, 6-7:30 p.m., Room A389 This workshop can help you coach your children on how to handle unwanted and inappropriate advances. Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT, will lead this workshop. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net to learn more. 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.

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.

LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE

ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

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. Presentation and lunch sign-ups close September 12. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

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

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.

ORPHAN, FOSTER, ADOPTION MINISTRY

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.

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.

DIVORCE RECOVERY

Tuesday, September 11, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 Join this open forum as we share strategies to care for our loved ones who suffer with memory loss.

All are welcome. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.

HIGH SCHOOL LOCK OUT

Friday, November 2, 9 p.m.

9th – 12th graders, we'll have fun all night long hanging out at Extreme Escape Games and Above All. We'll come back to the church for a pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m. before pick up. Invite your friends and come stay up all night! 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.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE – JOIN A STUDY! Our adult studies begin this week, but it's not too late to sign up! We offer daytime and evening classes for adults of all ages.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/AdultStudies.

EMPLOYMENT AT BUMC

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

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