BRENTWOOD
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
United Methodist Church
August 16 - 22, 2015
Fall is a Great Time to Find Your Place at BUMC! Put these dates on your calendar and make plans to join us!
August 15/16 Promotion Sunday for children & youth (bumc.net/PromotionSunday)
Adult Ministry Sampler (bumc.net/GroupLife) In the Parlor following the 8:15, 9:45 & 11:05 services
Stop by after worship for a cup of coffee and to explore what we have in store for adults for the fall of 2015. Whether you are looking for a small group, a Sunday School class or a Bible study, you’ll find something that is the ‘right’ fit for you! We’ll have the coffee pot on. For more information contact Judith Bone at jbone@bumc.net.
August 23 Adult Sunday School Open House (bumc.net/SundayMorningClasses) 9:30 am - stop by the Guest Services Desk Now’s your chance to sample multiple Sunday School classes -- including their refreshments -- on one Sunday! Stop by the Guest Services desk and you’ll be guided to the classes which might work best for you.
Church-wide Picnic
5 – 7 pm, Front lawn
We’ll have good eats from Stroud’s & Music City Ice Cream, plus inflatables, games and music. So make plans to attend. Just bring a lawn chair and you’ll be set.
August 30 Adult Small Group Launch (bumc.net/SmallGroups) In Singles Space (B149) following the 8:15 & 9:45 services A big church suddenly feels a lot smaller when you have a group of friends to share life with. New small groups are forming this fall. Come down to the Singles Space and meet small group hosts and get more information.
Youth & Children’s Sunday Night Kickoff
Choirs & Small Groups for students 7th – 12th, 5 - 8 pm (bumc.net/SchoolYear) BUMC Kids Adventures for 1st - 4th, 5 - 7 pm (bumc.net/elementary) BUMC 56 Study & Choir for 5th & 6th, 5 - 7 pm (bumc.net/bumc56)
September 9 Wednesday Night Activities begin
September 17 OnPoint Breakfast (bumc.net/PointMen) New 8-week Fall Breakfast Series for men of all ages begins, 6:30 am Speakers from all walks of life will come share their personal testimony about living their faith; table discussions that follow allow us to dig deeper.
September 18/19 KidSale Public Sale (bumcKidSale.net) September 29 South Africa Sponsorship Dinner
The Village Begins Monthly Worship Services Next Week! Sunday, August 23, 10 am, Sunset Middle School, 200 Sunset Trail Your help is needed! Please consider: • ATTENDING our first preview service as a show of support from BUMC • SERVING on our set-up team -- be back at BUMC in time for Sunday School and worship • WORKING in our nursery -- join our nursery team and provide care and love to our smallest children and their families • TEACHING Preschool & Elementary Sunday School For more information or to volunteer, email tgarner@bumc.net, or visit www.TheVillageNashville.com.
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Joy Sound Orchestra Rehearsals Resume Sunday, August 23, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, A182
Share your instrumental music talents! First gathering rehearsal Sunday Aug.23 3:00-4:00 in A182; earlier time that day due to church wide picnic. All following Sundays orchestra will rehearse 3:30-5:00. 6th graders through adults are welcome. Contact Patsy Wade at pwade@bumc.net. www.bumc.net/orchestra
Positions open at BUMC See bumc.net/employment for details and applications; for questions, email hr@bumc.net BUMC • Admin Asst to Discipleship - part-time • Director of Preschool Ministry - full-time The Village (our new campus in Lenox Village/ Nolensville) • Nursery workers to work with children ages 6 weeks through 3 years old Center for Youth Ministry Training • Financial Assistant - 8-10 hours a week • Recruiting Director - full-time
Human Development: South Africa Celebration Dinner and Sponsorship Update For more information, stop by the table today to learn about ways to serve. We will have special guests from South Africa, Dr. Carolyn Hancock and Ms. Susan Clark in service on September 27, to provide you with an update on how your sponsorships are helping over 300 children obtain foundation and primary education in loving, Christian environments. www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica
MEXICO: October 9-18 Contact Allison Gossett, agossett@bumc.net **NEW DATE HONDURAS: January 23-30, 2016 Contact Rebekah Scott, rscott@bumc.net Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Snacks and Juice Boxes Needed
Donations of individually wrapped snacks and juice boxes (100% juice) are needed for our After-School Program. Snack sponsorships of $100 are also welcome. Contact Alissa at 615-499-4963 or alissa@harvesthandscdc.com.
After-school Program Volunteers Individuals needed in our elementary after-school program, one day a week, to work with a small group of students on homework, educational activities and to build relationships with students. Contact Alissa Ly at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com.
Are you in the 7th-12th grade and wanting to get more connected? We’d love for you to join a small group! Sunday Night small groups are a great way for our large Church to feel smaller! These are also a great place for you to grow in your faith, worship God, connect with new people in your grade, and be mentored by awesome leaders. Small groups kickoff Sunday, August 30. You can register at an upcoming youth event or contact Lee French at lfrench@bumc.net. www.bumc.net/SchoolYear
Help Disciple the next Generation! Children’s Ministry Sunday School Teachers
Do you have a heart for serving God and a heart for children? Then consider helping us lead fall Sunday School classes in Preschool, Elementary and BUMC56. No teaching experience is necessary -- we will give you everything you need! Contact: Ellen - egarrett@bumc.net (Preschool Classes) Megan - mteegarden@bumc.net (Elementary Classes) Maggie - mjarrell@bumc.net (BUMC 56 Classes) Adam - ajones@bumc.net (10th - 12th graders who are interested in helping through Church Now)
Student Ministry Volunteers Enjoy working with teenagers? Feeling called to shepherd or teach? We are looking for willing and compassionate adults to be Sunday Night small group leaders, Sunday School table leaders, Wednesday Night Bible Study shepherds, and drivers for our weekly service opportunities. Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net.
Children’s Ministry Fall Events: • Promotion Sunday: Sunday, August 16 Classes for 2015-2016 are offered for 3-year-olds (must be potty trained and 3 by August 15) through 6th grade. Sunday School begins at 9:30 and dismisses at 10:45. Register at bumc.net/register. Contact Megan Teegarden for more information mteegarden@bumc.net. www.bumc.net/PromotionSunday
• BUMC Kids Adventures: Begins August 30 Sunday evenings, 5 pm – 7pm, 1st – 4th graders Fellowship, Bible study, fun activities and games. Parent volunteers are needed, as well as adults who are interested in planning and designing this new ministry opportunity. Contact Megan Teegarden, at mteegarden@bumc.net. Registration begins August 2 at bumc.net/register.
If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors, or schedule an appointment by calling Julia Todd 615-324-7256. 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. Bumc.net/FindSupport
Stephen Ministry Trained Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care. Call the confidential hotline: 615 577-4881. Bumc.net/StephenMinistry