April 24 - 30, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Let’s Celebrate Our Confirmands! We have the privilege of confirming 102 6th graders and 16 youth who have been attending classes since January, as well as completing a service project and an interview. Let’s celebrate the 2016 confirmands as they profess their faith in Christ and are welcomed into membership!
Holy Songs of Joy Concert www.bumc.net/Concerts Sunday, May 1, 7 pm, Sanctuary All are invited to this benefit concert featuring the BUMC Chancel Choir, the BUMC Festival Orchestra, and the BUMC Ringers. A love offering will be taken for the Children’s Freedom Choir and Children & Youth Programs at Nancy Webb Kelly UMC.
Holy Songs of Joy
Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra Concert www.bumc.net/Concerts Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary Enjoy an evening of music by the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra as they present “Titan Finale,” featuring NPO Competition Winners. This concert is free to the public, so invite friends and neighbors to join us for this special event.
Children’s Summer Opportunities www.bumc.net/Children We have many opportunities for your children at BUMC this summer! Reserve your spot today! Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net or Sarah at scage@bumc.net for more information.
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Kids Music Camp May 23 – 26, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm All children will learn how to use their musical talents to glorify God! Older children will prepare a musical. Preschool Music Camp is for children 3–Pre-K and Elementary/56 Camp is for K-6th grade. Cost is $120. Vacation Bible School June 27 – 30, 9 am – 12 noon Children (Pre-K thru 4th grade) are invited to join us for “Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World!” Cost is $10/child until May 31; increases to $15/child through June 15. Barefoot Republic Camp and Little Feet Camp July 11 – 15, 9 am – 4 pm Children (Pre-K thru 5th grade) will not want to miss this spirit-filled week of camp at BUMC! Little Feet Camp is for preschoolers (3 – PreK), led by BUMC staff and volunteers. Cost is $250 for Barefoot and $200 for Little Feet.
Weekly Announcements 2016 Confirmands Volunteer for Vacation Bible School Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Adults and youth, we need your help! Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for volunteer opportunities.
Housing Initiative We need 8 volunteers and one lunch volunteer for May 7 (women only), and 20 volunteers for May 21. Sign up at www.bumc.net/housing.
Launching Point Sunday, May 8, 9:45 and 11:00 am, Memorial Chapel Learn the next steps to become more connected in the life of the church. No registration necessary.
Home Team Tailgate Sunday, May 1, 9 – 10 am, by the Boy Scout Statue Join us next Sunday for hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship.
Divorce Recovery Wednesdays beginning April 27, 6:30 – 8:00 pm A 6-week class on rebuilding your life on a solid foundation. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register.
BUMC Children’s Choirs Spring Program Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary A fun and energetic evening for all ages, featuring the Children’s Music Programs.
Connecting Couples Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Room B153B Free weekly classes led by Dr. John Fite. Open to the public. April 27 topic: “Making Conflict Work for You, Not Against You.”
4Life Series
Sundays through May 1, 11:05 am, Room A292 A 4-week series designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. No registration necessary.
Student Ministry “Mission Here” Week
Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Summer service opportunities for students. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to sign up.
Paid Position Available
Admin Assistant for Missions and Outreach, Brentwood campus; full-time, 40 hours per week. Job description and application at www.bumc.net/employment or email hr@bumc.net.
Thank You from Room in the Inn We would like to recognize and thank the many volunteers who served at Room in the Inn this 2015 – 2016 winter season. We hosted 23 nights and over 300 guests with over 230 different volunteers helping out. A special thanks to our leadership team who coordinated each and every night throughout the season, putting in many hours of hard work.
Harvest Hands Summer Opportunities
Items needed: fishing poles, tents, hiking backpacks, tackle boxes, walking staffs, camping equipment, walking sticks, camping equipment, bug spray and sunscreen. To volunteer or donate, contact Tre Dunn at tre@harvesthandscdc.com.
Let’s celebrate the 2016 confirmands as they profess their faith in Christ and are welcomed into membership!
Caylee Allen Jacob Allen Max Aulino Ethan Ballard Chad Barker Connor Bartley Hailey Blahauvietz Elizabeth Britt Gregory Bunn Owen Burgin Drew Burns Ashlyn Burns Bryce Callaway Lilly Campbell Lilah Childs Ben Coggin Madison Cole Kennedy Connell Parker Davis Lauren Driver Lucy Duddy Anna Eason Nathan Eledge Regan Enderle Corbin Frith Natalie Gillum Makayla Gray Avery Greene Lana Gruver Will Hamilton Haley Hannah John Hantel Libby Harding Ella Hickman Megan Hill Charlotte Hirst Celia Grace Hopkins Elsa Hudson Joey Hunter Reagan Hurt William Jaser Haley Johnson Maggie Jones Ryan Kerr Savannah Lampley Emma Laymon Meghan Lee Andrew Lentchner Lindsey Lumsdaine Brooke Lytle Emma Majors Reid McAdams Campbell McClendon Andrew McCloud Patrick Melton Wilson Meyer Elizabeth Mitchell Meredith Moody Jim Moore Emory Morgan
Jack Morris Ali Mullendore Jeremiah Neece Carleton O'Neil Brooke Ohrt Kassi Pape Caleb Pica Jacob Price Alyssa Reeves TJ Roberson Lexi Rogers Zoe Rogers Parrish Rothman McConnico Sharpe Bennett Shaver Steven Singleton Millie Smith Mimi Smith Jessica Smylie Emily Spatz Kailey Stallings Anna Takahashi Catherine Tamayo Rachel Taylor Alexandra Terakawa Braden Thoeny Albert Tudor Will Turner Katelyn Vandevier Addie Vaughan Ian Von Weisenstein Lauren Walker Hudson Wallace Sutton Walters Willie Walton Forrest Wells Davis White Emily Wilson Ellie Wurst Amber Yoakum Gracie Young Eric Youngberg Youth Confirmands Bryce Claybrook Connor Dodson Kaitlyn Dodson Sofie Harris-Qualls Liam Hussey Hunter Larson Tessa Loftis Chad Miller Tabor Miller Olivia Moody Ruth Ann Nowotny Brianna Patterson Rebecca Victor Mitchell Vines Thomas Vines Elizabeth Wynne