Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
April 8 - 14, 2018
LAUNCHING POINT www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint
Sunday, April 8, 9:45 & 11 a.m., Parlor (down the Narthex stairs) Learn more about who we are and how you can get involved in the life of our church!
COMMUNION
COMMUNION OFFERING: HOUSING INITIATIVE This month's communion offering is for the Housing Initiative. Help us raise $35,000 for building materials to build a new home for the Brown family through Habitat for Humanity. 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.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org
Sunday, April 8, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., BUMC Parking Lot Donate at BUMC to help save lives! In order to donate, you must: be at least 17 years old; weigh at least 110 pounds; be in good health; be cleared by the Red Cross to donate; and present a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card. Check in at the tables in the Lobby.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRING BUILD www.bumc.net/Housing
April 14, April 21, April 28 Help us build a home for the Brown family: Vanesia, Jazarious (18), and Aaliyah (8). How can you get involved? Donate to our $35,000 goal for the building materials, sign up for one of our build dates, or provide a meal for our volunteers. Learn more at the table in the Narthex. You can donate during the Communion offering, with the envelopes in the pew backs, online at www.bumc.net/MyAccess, or by texting BUMCHousing and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCHousing 50).
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL www.bumc.net/VBS
June 25-28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Experience the ride of a lifetime with God this summer at Rolling River Rampage! For kids ages 4 years (5 years by August 15) to 4th grade (2017-2018 school year). Cost is $10/child. Contact Megan Teegarden at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.
VOLUNTEER AT VBS We need 90 adults to help us make this week happen! All ages and stages of life are needed. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.
WELCOME OUR MEXICO MISSIONARIES We're excited to have our Mexico missionaries, Miguel and Nan, in worship with us this weekend! You can meet them at the table in the Narthex before and after services.
WOVEN WOMEN'S CONFERENCE www.bumc.net/Woven
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Franklin First UMC Join us for our 2nd annual women's conference with Christian author Tiffany Bluhm. Cost is $35. Sign up at www.FranklinFUMC.org/Woven.
Weekly Announcements
LIVE WELL THROUGH ANXIETY
Wednesdays through May 9, 6:30-8 p.m. This 6-week study gives you the opportunity to explore emotional wellness while giving and receiving encouragement. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 10, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 This open forum gives us a chance to share issues regarding the care of our loved ones, ideas, and methods that may work for you and your family. All are welcome. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
REFUEL: RAISING OUR CHILDREN & YOUTH
Wednesday, April 11, 5:30 dinner, 6:20 study Hear the assistant superintendent of Williamson County Schools and the principal of Brentwood High School speak about "Anxiety and Stress in Our Kids' Lives." Sign up for childcare at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
ONPOINT: MEN'S BREAKFAST STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join us at OnPoint this week! If you're seeking a community of men to sharpen your faith over coffee and chicken biscuits, OnPoint is the place for you.
4TH GRADE PRAYER WALK
Sunday, April 15, 9:30-10:45 a.m. All 4th graders are invited to participate in a special Prayer Walk during the Sunday School hour. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more.
BUMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Apply by Sunday, April 15 Each year, the BUMC Foundation awards at least 5 $2,000 renewable scholarships to students who have been active in the life of our church. One will be awarded to a college senior who plans on graduate work, and at least 4 of the scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors. Apply online at www.bumc.net/Scholarship.
MAKE 2018 THE YEAR YOU GO
Join us on one of our international mission trips this year! Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more. South Africa May 30 – June 6 (5 spots available) Uganda June 27 – July 9 (10 spots available) Mexico September 14-22 (7 spots available)
BOUNDARIES CLASS
Wednesdays, April 11 – May 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Learn a new way to successfully deal with life's challenges. Cost is $22. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
WOMEN'S KAYAKING TRIP
Saturday, April 14, 8:45 a.m., Higher Pursuits Kayak the Duck River with other BUMC women! Cost is $25 for equipment. Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up by April 9.
DIVORCE RECOVERY
Wednesdays, April 18 – May 23, 6:30-8 p.m. This 6-week course helps you adjust to change, learn to handle forgiveness, and learn to rebuild life on a solid foundation. Cost is $30. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
MINDFULNESS & SPIRITUALITY RETREAT
Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Explore the role of mindfulness in our spiritual lives at this daylong retreat. Dr. Monicah Muhomba will lead us in exploring our own spiritual wellness practices. Cost is $25; increases to $30 on April 15. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Mindfulness.
KIDS MUSIC CAMP
July 30 – August 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parents, sign your kids up for a fun week of singing and musical discovery! For 1st – 5th graders (2017-2018 school year); hosted by Worship & Arts. Cost is $140. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
SINGLE MOTHERS SMALL GROUP
Are you interested in building a community with other single moms of all ages (empty-nesters, babies, and everything in between)? We are looking to start a new small group at BUMC! Contact Michele Cardozo at korbel858@comcast.net to learn more.
NEW WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FORMING
Are you looking to join an in-depth study of the Bible for women of all ages? Date and time TBD. Contact Inga Johnson at cjij721@gmail.com to learn more.
HARVEST HANDS ADVOCATES BREAKFAST Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m., Haney Hall Join Harvest Hands for a fundraising breakfast to learn about the ministry, where it's going, and how you can join the journey toward wholeness in South Nashville. RSVP at www.HarvestHandsCDC.com/Breakfast.
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 Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663