BRENTWOOD
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
August 9 - 15, 2015
United Methodist Church
Fall is a Great Time to Find Your Place at BUMC! Put these dates on your calendar and make plans to join us!
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.
August 9 Empowered Leader Training, 3:45 pm (bumc.net/Empowered)
August 8/9
New Sermon Series begins: “Living Inside Out,” a 7-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) 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
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 Sunday Night Kickoff 5 - 8 pm Choirs and small groups for students 7th – 12th grade
Adult Small Group Launch (bumc.net/SmallGroups) In Singles Space (B149) following the 8:15 & 9:45 services
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
www.bumc.net Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, August 9, 7:30 - 12:30 pm Two Red Cross bloodmobiles are here today. Donor registration is in the main lobby. Requirements: must be at least 17-years-old; weigh at least 110 lbs.; be in good health; have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate; and you must have a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card.
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 Initiative: Christmas in July We were able to supply 850 students in the Greater Nashville area with the necessary supplies needed for the 2015-2016 School Year. Thank you for your support and we invite you to be in prayer in the coming weeks as teachers prepare for the year and students return to school.
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 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 Small Group Leaders 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 2nd-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