BEAM - Aug 2 Issue

BRENTWOOD

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

August 2 - 8, 2015

United Methodist Church

Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, August 9, 7:30 – 12:30 pm Our goal is 40 units of blood and to help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal, please increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of being deferred due to a low hemoglobin level.

Visit www.redcrossblood.org to learn more or call Brenda Duncan (615-373-5637) for information.

Human Development Initiative: Christmas in July Thank you for your support of our Christmas in July Missions Project! We will have a full report next week of the total number of book bags donated. Stop by the Family Life Center today and see all your hard work and outpouring of support.

It’s Time to Tailgate August 2, 9-10 am Join our Home Team Tailgate crew in the lawn area near the Boy Scout statue on Sunday morning, August 2 anytime between 9 & 10 am for food and fellowship. Questions? Contact Mike Schenck at mschenck87@gmail.com

Upcoming Fall Dates Put these dates on your calendar and make plans to join us!

August 2 Disciple Bible Study Celebration & Luncheon 12:15 pm (bumc.net/Disciple)

August 9 Empowered Leader Training, 3:45 pm (bumc.net/Empowered)

August 8/9

New Sermon Series begins: “Living Inside Out,” an 8-week series on the Sermon on the Mount by Dr. Davis Chappell

Promotion Sunday for children & youth (bumc.net/PromotionSunday)

August 15/16

Adult Ministry Sampler (bumc.net/GroupLife)

August 23

Church-wide Picnic 5 pm

Adult Sunday School Open House (bumc.net/SundayMorningClasses)

August 30

Youth Sunday Night Kickoff 5 - 8 pm Adult Small Group Launch (bumc.net/SmallGroups)

September 9 Wednesday Night Activities begin

September 18/19 KidSale Public Sale (bumcKidSale.net)

PROMOTION

SUNDAY

2015-2016 Children’s Sunday School Registration

Help us make Children’s Sunday School welcoming and organized for everyone! Register NOW for Sunday school for the 2015-2016 school year so that we can be ready on Promotion Sunday, August 16.

Registration is required for 3 year olds (by 8/15/2015) beginning Sunday school and highly recommended for all other ages.

1) Visit www.bumc.net/register or 2) Pick up a card in Sunday School classes.

www.bumc.net Shopapalooza Vendor Applications Now Available Deadline to apply is September 10 The Brentwood UMC Dayschool’s one-day shopping event, Shopapalooza, is scheduled for November 4 from 9:30 – 7:00 pm. If you’re interested in being a vendor, applications are now available on the www.bumc.net.

Single Adult Support Classes

Many support classes are coming up . . . Divorce Recovery, Boundaries, Single & Parenting and Transparenting. For more information and to register online visit www.bumc.net/singles.

For questions, email jtodd@bumc.net.

Singles Yoga

This free class is held every Tuesday at 6-7:15 pm in The Singles Space. Donations to Fisher House accepted.

Positions open at BUMC See bumc.net/employment for details and application; for questions, email hr@bumc.net • Administrative Assistant to the Pastor of Discipleship (part-time) • Director of Preschool Ministry (full-time)

Volunteers Needed: Camera Operators

Help needed to record Sunday morning worship services on a rotating basis. The schedule is flexible and based on the volunteer’s availability.

Contact Jeff Wood, BUMC Production Director, at jwood@bumc.net if you are interested.

MEXICO: October 9-18 Contact Allison Gossett, agossett@bumc.net HAITI: October 15-20 Contact Tatiana Liston, tliston@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.

Rising 7th Grade Orientation Sunday, August 9, 9:30-10:45 in The Pit (A182) Rising 7th grade students and their parents are invited to hear about all the opportunities this school year!

Help Disciple the next Generation!

Children’s Ministry

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 Do you want to use your gifts and grow in your faith while getting to hang out with the greatest kids around!? BUMC Student Ministry is looking for heroes like YOU! We are currently looking for adults to lead small groups for the 2015-2016 year. Contact Lee French at lfrench@bumc.net.

Children’s Ministry Fall Events: • Roger Day Performance: Sunday, August 9 For Preschoolers currently in Sunday school, rising Kindergarten and 1st Grade in preschool area playroom (C building 1st floor)

• Blessing of the Backpacks: Sunday, August 9 For rising 1st-6th Elementary students and their parents, located in the Family Life Center

• 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. Parents will receive an email the week prior with important information pertaining to your child’s age/grade level. 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.

• 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