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July 12-18, 2015
Starting Point Class Begins July 12 Sundays, July 12, 19 and 26 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, A291 Is this you? You’re new to Brentwood and want to learn more about BUMC. You regularly attend services at BUMC and are considering membership. You’re a new member and you want to become more active. If any of these describe you, register now for Starting Point. Register at bumc.net/startingpoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net with questions. Entreat – A community of hope and restoration Sunday, July 12, 6:30 pm, Chapel, (meets 2nd & 4th Sundays) Come experience God’s grace and mercy in a worshiping community that is honest about life’s messiness, and seeks recovery from life’s addictions and hurts. Each gathering includes music, prayer and an invited speaker who will share his or her story of hope and restoration. Sonshine Homecoming Concert Sunday, July 19, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Please keep our Sonshine Choir in your prayers this week. They left July 10 for their tour to Denver, CO and will return July 18. While they are there they are singing in churches, retirement and long-term care communities as well as youth and detention centers. On Sunday, July 19, the choir will present a Home Concert to share their experience with our church family and friends. This is one of the worship highlights of the summer at BUMC. Don’t miss it! Human Development Initiative: Christmas in July Our goal is to supply 1,000 students in the Greater Nashville Area with necessary back-to-school items during the month of July. Stop by one of the trees in the Narthex today and pick up a tag with the coordinating shopping list to support our local children and youth. Supplies should be returned by August 2 to the bins at the designated Christmas in July tables. On August 2, we will host a packing party with our 5th & 6th grade students in BUMC 56 and dedicate the backpacks during our worship services. 2nd Annual Refresh Worship Concert Sunday, July 26, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Crockett Park, Brentwood Bring your family to enjoy a free Christian worship concert in Crockett Park. Among the many artists leading worship will be our own Christen Cole, Dana Gary, and BUMC choirs. You can help us promote REFRESH by stopping by the narthex today to pick up a poster to display in a local business or workplace. And stop by to sign up to volunteer, too!
Sponsors and Volunteers Needed for LeVonzell Taylor Memorial Tournament Harvest Hands will be hosting a basketball tournament on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 in memory of one of their high school students who passed away unexpectedly this year. Needs include: • Sponsors individuals, families, Sunday School classes or businesses to sponsor a team for $400; 16 teams; sponsorships can be mailed to 424 Humphreys St., 37203 • Volunteers concession stand, registration, manning the doors and running the clock during the tournament. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com • Donations water, Gatorade and snacks for concession stand