Brentwod United Methodist Church • 309 Frankin Road, Brentwood, TN • www.bumc.net
August 10, 2017
Summerfest Community Picnic Sunday, August 13, 5-8 p.m., BUMC Lawn Invite your friends and neighbors to our community-wide picnic! There will be 8 local food trucks with food for purchase, and the Music City Sound will set the beat for the whole neighborhood. There will also be inflatables for kids (4th grade and under) and a great time of fellowship with the whole community. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more www.bumc.net/Summerfest
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BUMC KIDS Sunday School, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., Children’s Wing Wednesday night programs begin September 6 Join the most exciting Children’s Ministry in town! There are great programs every Sunday and Wednesday for all children (ages 3 to 6th grade), including choirs, Bible studies, and small groups. Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net to learn more.
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BUMCSM FALL KICKOFF Sunday, August 20, 5-7 p.m., BUMC back lawn 7th-12th grade students are invited to our Student Ministry Fall Kickoff! We’ll have lots of inflatables, food trucks, and games! Bring $12-$15 for dinner and dessert and bring a friend! Sunday night small groups and choir begin August 27. Contact Lindsay Brooks at lbrooks@bumc.net to learn more. www.bumcSM.net
MISSION SUNDAY Sunday, September 24 all services Join us in worship as we celebrate our mission partners, connect with ongoing partnerships, and commission our Love In Deed volunteers.
REFUGEE LIFE: IMMERSION DINNER Thursday, August 31, 6 p.m. Break bread with our Nashville neighbors who are refugees from around the world. Learn and be inspired by their stories of loss and risk while escaping danger with the hope that a welcoming community would help them rebuild their lives. Hosted by Legacy Mission Village. Contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net to attend.
LOVE IN DEED
Saturday, September 30, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us for our church-wide day of service! You can choose from more than a dozen service opportunities for all age groups across Nashville. Serve as an individual or as a family. www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed
Connect with us at Brentwood United Methodist Church REFUEL Wednesdays beginning September 6, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Refuel is a time for adults of all ages to come together for food, fellowship, and Bible study. Bring your family for dinner each Wednesday, and then stick around for our guest speakers and topical conversation while children and youth go to their programs or childcare (3 years and below). Sign language interpretation will be available. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more. www.bumc.net/Refuel
ONPOINT: Weekly Conversations for Men Thursdays beginning September 14, 6:30 a.m., Youth Café OnPoint is a weekly gathering of men who dive into the Word of God together over breakfast to address the issues that all men, regardless of age, are confronted with daily. Our goal is engagement with our church, our families, and God. Contact Herschel French at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more. www.bumc.net/OnPoint
BREATHING SPACE: A Women’s Retreat October 20-22, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join us for a time away to refresh your soul and nurture your relationships. We’ll spend the weekend growing together and with God and learn from Pastor Caren Teichmann. Spaces are limited. Contact Paula Cryan at pcryan@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, August 13, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., BUMC Parking Lot The American Red Cross is currently in a critical blood shortage. Donate at BUMC to help save lives! Register at the tables in the Lobby. 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. All donors will receive a $5 Target gift card via email. www.RedCrossBlood.org
BE A STEPHEN MINISTER Visit Room B246 to learn more
Do you feel called and gifted for service as a Stephen Minister? We’re accepting applications for the next Stephen Ministry training class, beginning in September. Visit our Stephen Ministers in Room B246 to learn more and pick up an application packet. Contact John Hawes at john.hawes@rpmrehab.com to learn more. www.bumc.net/Stephen
PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSEL Our pastors are available to provide confidential, one-on-one spiritual care and guidance to those who need help exploring life and faith’s difficult questions, restoring hope, or healing from experiences that trigger feelings of guilt or shame. Contact Julia Todd at jtodd@bumc.net to schedule an appointment.
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