Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
April 30 - May 6, 2017
CHARGE CONFERENCE Sunday, April 30, 12:30 pm, Room A391 We will have a Charge Conference to elect church leaders for the coming year.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY We have the privilege of confirming 89 6th graders and 5 youth who have been attending classes since January, as well as completing a service project and an interview. Let’s celebrate the 2017 confirmands as they profess their faith in Christ and are welcomed into membership!
HOSPITALITY AT BUMC
www.bumc.net/Hospitality
Learn more at the table in the Narthex Can a big church feel personal? Can a large group of people really be a community? At BUMC, we believe the answer is yes! If you have a gift for hospitality or love meeting new people, join our Hospitality Team. Loving God and neighbor is sometimes as simple as a smile and a handshake! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.
HOUSING INITIATIVE www.bumc.net/Housing We are raising $65,000 to fund 3 housing projects this year! Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more. 1. $10,000 for 2 home repairs through Graceworks of Williamson County 2. $20,000 for a women and children's clinic in Honduras 3. $35,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury County 3 GIVE with the Housing envelopes in the pew racks, online at www.bumc.net/
MyAccess, or text BUMCHousing and a dollar amount to 28950. 3 VOLUNTEER with Habitat for Humanity on May 6 & June 9 (women's build).
Sign up at www.bumc.net/Housing.
THIS SUMMER AT BUMC www.bumc.net/SummerOps MISSIONS & OUTREACH Project Transformation June 12-15 Dixon Memorial Church Day Camp July 10-14 Christmas in July begins Sunday, July 2 Contact: Regina at rgirten@bumc.net STUDENT MINISTRY Tasty Tuesdays at Sweet Cece's begins Tuesday, May 30, 2-3 pm Wednesday Hangouts begins Wednesday, May 24, 5-7 pm Contact: Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net CHILDREN'S MINISTRY End of Year Picnic May 24, 5-7 pm Join us at Granny White Park. You bring dinner; we'll provide dessert!
Vacation Bible School June 26-29 For current Pre-K – 4th graders. Sign up: www.bumc.net/VBS Volunteer at VBS! Sign up: www.bumc.net/Register Bridge Retreat July 27-30 For current 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Contact: Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net
Weekly Announcements
SEEING THE FACE OF GOD Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room A291 Join us as we take a deeper look into race and faith. This week's speaker is Tabitha Mundy on "Racial Reconciliation in the Church Today." Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more.
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP PARENT MEETING Sunday, May 7, 11 am, Tabernacle Make sure to attend the parent meeting to find out important information about the trip! Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more. SUNNY DAY VOLUNTEERS Tuesdays, 11 am – 2 pm, BUMC Provides weekly care for older adults with memory loss, as well as respite for caregivers. Contact Katie Anderson at katienash@comcast.net to volunteer. WOMEN'S SUMMER SUPPER SERIES May 16, June 20, & July 18, 6:15 – 8:15 pm, Haney Hall Join us for dinner and Bible study as we try different Sabbath practices. Cost is $10. Childcare available with registration. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. JOSEPH: A WOMEN'S STUDY Thursdays beginning May 18, 9:30 – 11 am Explores grace through Joseph’s story of trial and triumph. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. SING THIS SUMMER Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room B157 Join Chancel Choir in the 11:05 service this summer! We’ll have limited monthly rehearsals, as well as warm ups on Sunday before worship. Contact James at jwells@bumc.net to learn more. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS June 4 – August 6 Help out in Children’s Sunday school this summer! No teaching experience necessary; just hang out with our kids on a Sunday! Background check required. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more. DAILY FIELD GUIDE The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, meditations and prayers for you every day of the week. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide. ALTAR FLOWER VASES NEEDED We need small vases for weekly altar arrangements. You can bring vases to the cubbies in the Lost and Found area. Contact Julie at jdonley@bumc.net to learn more.
A FRIENDLY REMINDER Please refrain from parking in front of the ATM at Regions Bank. We do not want to block access to the machine. Thank you for your cooperation! 2017 CONFIRMANDS Audrey Aulino Riley Best Hannah Biancheri Ellie Bilbo Kate Maree Brewer Paige Buckley Parker Burgdorf Jack Burtchaell Emma Carney Morgan Carteaux Mia Cesarone Grace Childs Grace Dalenberg Stanley Davis Emily Deaton Kate Dekker Rob Dill William Dobbs Harper Dowdy Brent Driver Hays Drummonds Evan Durham Caleb Erickson Meg Eubanks Elizabeth Everson Eli Faircloth Evan Foster Ella French Nathan Gay Katherine Goodman Grayson Grabois Annie Grimes Taylor Haas Mary Morgan Haley Caroline Hardy Taylor Harrison Morgan Harter Jake Henkel Jackson Hodge Evan Howell Lindy Hunter Caroline Hurst Phillip Hyams Virginia Johns Carter Johnson Madeleine Jones Reagan Kidwell Andrew Kim
Alexander Kuhn Daniel Lee Lexie Mapes Graham Matthews Jack McDaniel Mary Lawrence McKnight Caroline Meyer Ashley Miller Jack Mitchell Addie Morrell Andrew Moser Madeline Muse Alyson Nordstrom Anna Palmeri Caroline Petty Kylie Pine Katlyn Riddle Ella Robinette Davis Rody Dylan Rogers Will Shaver Cline Simmons Ethan Smith Landon Smith Nick Stamelos Grace Stout Connor Swann Ellie Tackett Steven Tate Katie Thompson MaryCollins Tillman Cameron Voyles Ella Voyles Nathan Webb Caleb West Kate Williams Ansley Wilson Taylor Wimsatt Libby Windley Maggie Winkler Ryan Yate Youth Confirmands Callum Dalenberg Noah Faircloth Adeline Gill Grahm Mapes Campbell Sena
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment by calling Julia Todd 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 Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663