Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
August 6 - 12, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING: LOVE IN DEED This month’s communion offering is for Love In Deed, our church-wide day of service on September 30. Our goal is to raise $60,000 for the more than 20 projects we'll complete that day, including packing 100,000 meals, repairing and painting classrooms, renovating homes for the elderly, building a community center playground, preparing meals for our hungry neighbors, and assembling disaster relief kits. You can give during Communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass
Sunday, August 13, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Parking Lot The American Red Cross is currently in a critical blood shortage. Donate at BUMC to help save lives! To reduce the odds of being deferred, increase your intake of iron-rich foods. Donors will receive a $5 Target gift card via email. Sign up ahead of time at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
SUMMERFEST CHURCH PICNIC www.bumc.net/Summerfest
Sunday, August 13, 5-8 p.m., BUMC Join us at Summerfest! This community-wide event has fun for your whole family with live music, food for purchase from 9 local food trucks, and inflatables for the kids. Visit the table in the Narthex to pick up invite cards for your friends and neighbors.
SAVE e thDATE
UPCOMING FALL DATES www.bumc.net/Fall August 9.............................Boundaries Support Group begins August 13..........................Promotion Sunday Summerfest Church Picnic August 20..........................Student Ministry Kickoff August 27..........................BUMC56 & Student Sunday Nights begin September 6..................Refuel begins Children's & Student Wednesday Nights begin September 8-10..........High School Retreat September 8-17..........Mexico Mission Trip September 11-15.......Adult Discipleship classes begin September 14...............OnPoint begins September 14-16.......KidSale September 17...............Preschool Bible Presentation (Milestone #2) September 29 – October 1...... Merge Middle School Retreat September 30...............Love in Deed (Day of Service) October 4..........................Anxiety Support Group begins October 8..........................Blessing of the Animals October 20-22...............Breathing Space: A Women’s Retreat October 22.......................3rd Grade Bible Presentation (Milestone #4) October 26.......................South Africa Child Sponsorship Dinner
Weekly Announcements
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Join the Children's Ministry volunteer team and make a difference in the life of a child! We are looking for Sunday school leaders in all stages of life to volunteer in our classes (3 years – 6th grade). Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer for Preschool through 4th grade. Contact Rev. Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@bumc.net to volunteer for 5th and 6th grade.
ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, August 8, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 Whatever stage your loved one is experiencing, please join us for information and support in this healing group. All are welcome. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
BOUNDARIES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays beginning August 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. What are boundaries? Why do we need them? This 8-week class is open to anyone and teaches you how to set and respect boundaries. Cost is $22. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
BREATHING SPACE: A WOMEN'S RETREAT
October 20-22, Beersheba Springs Assembly Registration opens August 13 Ladies, save the date for our fall retreat! This will be an opportunity for fellowship with God and other women. Visit www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat to learn more.
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE
Monday, August 14, 1 p.m., Old Natchez Country Club This year's tournament benefits Love in Deed, and a portion of your proceeds will help provide nutritious meals for 100,000 people. Register your team or sponsor a hole at www.bumc.net/Golf.
LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, September 30 Our Love in Deed day of service is coming up again this fall! This year's projects will be with Rise Against Hunger, GraceWorks, The Word Wagon, and more.
LOOKING FOR SOME SUMMER READING? Visit our free library on the 3rd floor between the Turner Center and the Narthex. We have novels, theological books, historical books, and plenty more. Directions to check out are at the check-out cart.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, reflections, and prayers written by BUMC staff and congregants every day of the week. Read the latest devotions at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
THANK YOU FROM CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Thank you to everyone who made Christmas in July possible! Last weekend, we filled more than 700 backpacks with school supplies for children across Williamson and Davidson Counties. This was made possible by your generous donations and the time our older BUMC Kids and the Crossroads Sunday School class spent assembling the backpacks.
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.
WOMEN'S KAYAKING TRIP
Saturday, September 9, 8:45 a.m., Duck River Kayak the Duck River with BUMC Women! We'll spend the morning on the river and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. Spaces are limited; sign up by September 1. Cost is $25 and includes equipment fees. Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up.
HARVEST HANDS FLAG FOOTBALL
August 21 – October 7 We're recruiting coaches for practices on Mondays or Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and games for one hour on Saturday mornings. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer with elementary or middle school teams.
HARVEST HANDS AFTERSCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
The new school year is nearly here and we need YOU! Help with homework and assist with art and sports activities. We ask volunteers to commit to one hour (4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.) for at least one afternoon per week for the school year. Contact Chartrice Crowley at chartrice@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 Julia Todd at 615.324.7256. You can make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues 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/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. www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663