Aug 30 Weekly Announcments

BRENTWOOD United Methodist Church

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

August 30 - September 5, 2015

Adult Small Group Launch (bumc.net/SmallGroups) Sunday, August 30 (B149) 9:30 and 11:00 am Join Pastor Lane Davis and the Small Group leadership team downstairs in B149 (off the Parlor, below the sanctuary) for information on what small group life looks like. Learn about curriculum choices and childcare options, while enjoying snacks, coffee, and an activity table for the kids.

Youth Sunday Night Kickoff (bumc.net/SchoolYear) Sunday, August 30 Choirs & Small Groups for students 7th – 12th, 5 - 8 pm This is the first night for Small Groups and a great time to join Jubilation & Sonshine Choir! For more info on small groups, contact Lee at lfrench@bumc.net.

We’ve got some great giveaways and other fun surprises planned for this night.

7th-9th Grade 10th-12th Grade

5:00 Snack Supper, Worship, 5:00 Sonshine Choir

Small Groups 6:10 Snack Supper, Worship,

6:45 Jubilation Choir Small Groups

Children & BUMC 56 Sunday Night Kickoff Sunday, August 30 BUMC Kids Adventures for 1st - 4th, 5 - 7 pm (bumc.net/elementary) 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. Register at www.bumc.net/register.

BUMC 56 Study & Choir for 5th & 6th 5 pm - Family Life Center (fellowship, games & a lesson) 6 pm - Alleluia Choir in Room B157 (choir room)

Wednesday Night Activities begin Wednesday, September 9 Visit www.bumc.net/wednesday for full details.

5:00 pm Rhythm & Bells (percussion/handbells for grades 2-6) 6:00 pm Youth Dinner (7th-12th grades)

Nursery (infants - 4 years) 6:15 pm BUMC 56 Bible Study (5th-6th grades)

Children’s Choirs (4 years to 4th grade) in Room C205

Moms In Prayer PM Women with young children, pre-school & elementary age 6:30 pm Disciple Bible Studies I, II, & III

Intensive, discussion-based study of the Bible. Childcare available with registration.

Adult Chancel Choir Room B157

Divorce Recovery (begins September 16) 7:00 pm Youth Bible Studies (middle school, high school guys & high school girls) Cruise with Davis Chappell: Highlights of Paul’s Missionary Journeys September 29 – October 10, 2016; early registration discount until October 5, 2015 Join Dr. Davis Chappell and Bishop Bill McAlilly on a 12-day tour of cities in Italy, Greece, and Turkey retracing Paul’s missionary journeys. Fare includes on-board lectures by Dr. Chappell, roundtrip airfare, most shore excursions & meals, and more. Sponsored by Educational Opportunities Tours. Open to both Tennessee Conference and Memphis Conference. For details, visit www.bumc.net/cruise or for more information see Paula, during the week, at the front desk for a printed brochure.

Stop by tables in the Narthex today to learn more about PointMen Men’s Ministry!

www.bumc.net New Adult Studies

Register for all classes at www.bumc.net/register.

For full details visit www.bumc.net/AdultClasses

Starting Point undays, September 13-27, 5 - 6 pm S If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, register for this 3-week course which covers everything from beliefs to vision to membership. Childcare available upon request www.bumc.net/StartingPoint.

It’s Time to Tailgate Sunday, September 6, anytime between 9 & 10 am Look for our Home Team Tailgate crew in the area near the Boy Scout statue and stop by for hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship. Questions?

Contact Mike Schenck - mschenck87@gmail.com

Entreat Worshiping Community Sunday, September 13, 6:30 pm in the Chapel Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month Contact: Shannon Garrett, 615-373-3663 (ext. 1267). www.bumc.net/Entreat.

PointMen – Men’s Ministry at BUMC Thursday, September 17, 6:30 am Join BUMC PointMen and their first speaker of the fall season, Dr. Davis Chappell, at our kickoff. Open to all men – invite someone from your Sunday School class, small group, work or neighborhood!

Register at www.bumc.net/PointMen.

Human Development Initiative: South Africa Sponsorship Update Special guests from South Africa, Dr. Carolyn Hancock and Ms. Susan Clark will be in service on September 27, 2015, to give an update on how your sponsorships are helping over 300 children. For information contact Rebekah Scott at rscott@bumc.net.

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

Donation of Two iPads Needed

Our social enterprises are growing and the number of sales events we attend are increasing! This means we need additional iPads to handle the amount of sales.

If you would like to donate an iPad contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

After-school Program Volunteers Commit to one day a week, working with our elementary after-school program helping with homework, implementing other educational activities and building relationships with students.

Contact Alissa Ly at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com.

DISCIPLE Bible Study Intensive, disciplined Bible study. 12-14 participants led by one or two facilitators. Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours for 34 weeks. Disciple I is a prerequisite for all other Disciple Bible Studies.

Schedule of classes at www.bumc.net/disciple.

Sunday evenings: Disciple I & IV Wednesday evenings: Disciple I, II, III Moms in Prayer AM and PM Women with young children pre-school & elementary age For childcare, email Ellen at egarrett@bumc.net Wednesdays, 9:45-11:30 am, Begins September 9 Contact Candice at candicetaylor86@gmail.com.

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm, Begins September 9 Contact Julie at julie.hunsinger@comcast.net.

Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John (Beth Moore Ladies Bible Study) Explores the life of the apostle John who had the God-given gift of seeing a larger picture. John’s love relationship with Jesus Christ profoundly influenced everything he did and wrote. Led by Lou Anne Jacobs.

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, Begins September 9 “True Self” Study Group Studying three books: Everything Belongs and Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr, and Christianish

by Mark Steele. Led by Rick Hotzfeld Sundays, 5:15 to 7:30 pm, Begins September 13 “The Me I want to Be” (Ladies Bible Study) Becoming God’s best version of you is both God’s desire and the greatest task of your life. 10 weeks of study and fellowship. Led by Judith Bone Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am, Begins September 15

Student Ministry Fall Retreats Great way to connect to new people, your small group leader, and to God! Also pivotal experience for growing in your faith. www.bumc.net/register • 7th-8th Grade Merge Retreat at Horton Haven Christian Camp, October 2-4 (register by September 20) • 9th-12th Grade Expand Overnight at BUMC, September 25-26 (register by September 13).

Do you have the gift of encouragement?

We are looking for more Barnabas Friends to write encouraging notes to our college students from Oct-May to help them remain connected to BUMC, to share the peace and joy of Christ, and to let them know that they are special to us. To join our team, contact Reeju Davis at Reejudavis09@gmail.com.

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 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. bumc.net/CaringMinistries.