August 14 - 20, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
PROMOTION SUNDAY Sunday, August 14, 9:30 – 10:45 am, locations vary Promotion Sunday is this weekend! Kids and youth will join their new Sunday School classes for the 2016-2017 school year. Check in with the Connection Point Desk to find out where you can drop off and pick up your child.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP STUDIES www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Registration opens Sunday, August 14 There are many book and Bible study offerings for adults in all stages of life. Visit the website above to learn how you can get involved with adult discipleship. Contact Lisa at lalexander@bumc.net for more information.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.RedCrossBlood.org Sunday, August 7, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Help us reach our goal of 40 units of blood for the American Red Cross! All donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email. Registration is in the main lobby and donation trucks are in the parking lot.
DISCERNMENT SERIES www.bumc.net/Discernment Wednesdays, August 17, 24, 31 & September 7, 6:15 – 7:30 pm The Brentwood United Methodist Lead Team will host a four-week Discernment Series to examine and discuss issues of human sexuality, especially as they pertain to the United Methodist Church and its mission of making disciples. The Discernment Series will use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (scripture, reason, tradition, and experience) as a tool for discerning God’s calling in our lives and in our church. Registration is requested.
SECOND SERVICE AT THE VILLAGE www.TheVillageNashville.com Sunday, August 21, 9 & 11 am, Sunset Middle School The Village is expanding to two services this fall! Join us in prayer for our growing community and consider serving in one of the following ways: set up/break down, hospitality, communion server, Village Kids. Contact Laura at laura@thevillagenashville.com for more information.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE GOLF SCRAMBLE www.bumc.net/Golf Monday, August 22, 1 – 6 pm, Old Natchez Country Club Sign up for the annual golf scramble benefiting Stop Hunger Now. Our goal is to raise $29,000 to provide 100,000 meals to families in developing countries and those impacted by natural disaster. You can sign up or get more information at the table in the Narthex or visit the website listed above.
Weekly Announcements AGING AS A SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE
BUMCSM SPRING BREAK INFO MEETING
Sunday, August 14, 11 am, Tabernacle Learn more about the High School Spring Break trip to the Bahamas to serve with Bahamas Methodist Habitat! Contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net for more information.
“BEYOND THE SCREEN” PARENTING SEMINAR Sunday, August 14, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Tabernacle Join us for a free seminar led by Andrew Zirschky, PhD, CYMT Academic Director. He’ll dive into the reasons teenagers connect online and what they’re really pursuing with each click. This event is open to the public, hosted by BUMC Student Ministry.
BUMC KIDS PARENT SESSION
Sunday, August 21, 11 am, Family Life Center Join the Children’s Ministry staff for a Meet & Greet and information session about the 2016-2017 school year. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information.
Wednesday, August 24, 9 am – 12 pm, Haney Hall This class is open to all adults, 60 years and older, led by Dr. Jeff Wilson and Judith Bone. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register; contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net for more information.
DIVORCE RECOVERY CLASSES
Classes are at 6:30 pm for 6 weeks. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/register. Adults Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation Begins August 30 Kids (9-12) Thriving Kids Through Divorce (*new*) Begins August 30. Contact Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net to volunteer. Teens in Between (13-17) Dealing with Parental Divorce (*new*); Begins September 6
SHOPAPALOOZA
JOYSOUND ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS
Applications due September 5 Sign up to be a vendor for the Brentwood UMC Dayschool’s one-day shopping event on Wednesday, November 9. Apply online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Jinni Malone at jinnimalone@gmail.com for more information.
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
Saturday, September 10, 8:45 am, Columbia, TN Calling all adventurous ladies – kayak the Duck River with us, no experience necessary! Cost is $25 person; must register by September 1. Spaces are limited. Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up; visit www.higherpursuits.com for more information.
Sunday, August 21, 3:45 – 5:00 pm, The Pit (Room A182) Rehearsals are starting back up for the fall! All skill levels are welcome, 6th grade through adults. Bring your instruments as we rehearse for weekly services and special worship events. Contact Patsy at pwade@bumc.net for more information.
Sunday, August 21, 5 – 7 pm, BUMC Enjoy an evening of fellowship with our church family. There will be free Stroud’s burgers and hotdogs, ice cream, a live DJ and inflatables for the kids. Bring your family and a blanket or chairs as we share a time of fun and fellowship! We also need able-bodied volunteers who can help with set-up and tear down. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to volunteer.
THANK YOU FROM WORSHIP & ARTS
Thank you to the generous donor who provided our BUMC Chancel Choir and Children’s Choirs with new robes. You can see the Chancel Choir in their new robes in the 11:05 service.
THANK YOU FROM CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, money and the time to make Christmas in July happen! We were able to supply 800 students and five low-income schools with new backpacks and school supplies for the 2016-2017 school year. In the last eight years, you’ve helped provide more than 5,000 backpacks through Christmas in July. Thank you for your generosity!
WOMEN’S KAYAKING TRIP
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
After School Volunteers Needed
Begins August 15, 3:45 – 5:15 pm at Napier Elementary Help with our elementary after-school program for one afternoon a week throughout the fall semester. Each afternoon will involve helping students with homework and assisting with sports or arts activities. Contact Rachel Gowan at rachel@harvesthandscdc.com to learn more.
Harvest Hands Flag Football Coaches
August 22 – October 3 We need coaches who can commit two hours a week to practices on Monday or Tuesday and Saturday morning games. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer.
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors, or schedule an appointment by calling Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. You may now make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups 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/Stephen Ministry 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/CaringMinistries Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615-373-3663