Weekly Announcements - July 16

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

July 16 - 22, 2017

CHRISTMAS IN JULY www.bumc.net/SummerOps Pick up a list at the table in the Narthex Be a part of the 9th annual Christmas in July and help us fill 800 backpacks for children in need. You can pick up a shopping list at the table in the Narthex or online. Items collected will be distributed through Williamson County nonprofits, Harvest Hands, and the Nashville Rescue Mission Women’s Campus. Contact Trina Gross at trina.gross@acuff.net to learn more.

HAITI MISSION TRIP www.bumc.net/MissionTrips October 10-16, Jacmel, Haiti Join us for a trip with Restore Haiti to bring much-needed resources to communities in need. We'll lead VBS, do construction, run a medical clinic, and provide various skills training to the local community. Cost is $1100 + airfare. Spaces are limited. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/MissionTrips.

SONSHINE HOME CONCERT www.bumc.net/YouthChoirs

Sunday, July 23, 7 p.m., Sanctuary

Join us in welcoming our 10th–12th grade Sonshine Choir back from their summer tour! They are currently touring and sharing God's Spirit in Boston, Massachusetts. Invite your friends and family to this exciting worship experience full of music and glory sightings from their trip.

LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE www.bumc.net/Golf

Monday, August 14, 1 p.m., Old Natchez Country Club

Join us for a fun day on the green at our annual Golf Scramble on Monday, August 14! This year's tournament benefits Love in Deed, including Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now). A portion of your proceeds will help provide nutritious meals for 100,000 people. Register your team or sponsor a hole at the table in the Narthex. Contact Matt O'Dell at mattodell@comcast.net or visit www.bumc.net/Golf to learn more.

MEXICO MISSION TRIP www.bumc.net/MissionTrips September 9-16, Tlancualpican, Mexico Join us for a trip with Give Ye Them to Eat and the Methodist Church of Mexico to do construction, run a medical clinic, and provide various skills training to the local community. Cost is $900 + airfare. Spaces are limited.

Contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net to learn more.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/MissionTrips.

Weekly Announcements

UMW 15TH ANNUAL SUMMER SUPPER

Monday, July 17, 6 p.m., Gathering Space Join United Methodist Women for an evening of fellowship. Bring a dish to share; UMW will provide dessert and drinks. There will be an offering for Williamson County teens in foster care. Contact Pat Flemming at flemmingps@comcast.net to learn more.

WOMEN SEEKING SABBATH

Tuesday, July 18, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., Haney Hall Join us for our final session this summer as we refocus our souls on God by seeking Sabbath. Cost is $10. Childcare is available with advanced notice.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT

July 27-30 Registration closes Monday! Completed 4th-6th graders are invited to a weekend of fun to welcome new students to BUMC56 and say goodbye to those moving up to Student Ministry. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

BUMCSM MISSION TRIPS RECAP

Thank you to everyone who made our high school and middle school mission trips possible this summer! We had 33 high schoolers and 7 chaperones serve in Gatlinburg in June and 35 middle schoolers and 6 chaperones serve last week in Louisville, Kentucky. Thank you for sharing God's love through word and deed!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS

Ongoing through August 6 Help out in children’s Sunday school this summer.

No teaching experience necessary; just hang out with our kids on a Sunday! Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Sunday, August 6, 9:30 a.m., Family Life Center Incoming K-6th graders and their parents are invited to join the Children's Ministry as we pray over the children and the new school year.

HANDYMAN MINISTRY

KAYAKING WITH POINTMEN

Saturday, July 22, 8 a.m., Columbia BUMC men, join the PointMen on a short trip down south to kayak the Duck River. We'll leave together from the church and grab lunch after a morning on the water. Spots are limited. Cost is $30. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to sign up.

BUMCSM AT NASHVILLE SHORES

Thursday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join the Student Ministry staff at Nashville Shores!

Meet at the park, though limited spots are available to get a ride from the church. Bring your towel, sunscreen, and money for lunch. Cost is $20.

For completed 7th-12th graders. Register, pay, and request a ride online at www.bumc.net/Register.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS RECAP

Thank you to everyone who was a part of our mission trips to South Africa and Uganda this summer through your prayers, gifts, and time. We had 19 people travel to Howick, South Africa, in May and 32 people working at the Raise the Roof Academy in Uganda for the last 2 weeks. We look forward to seeing how God will grow each of these relationships!

BREATHING SPACE: A WOMEN'S RETREAT

October 20-22, Beersheba Springs Assembly Ladies, save the date for our fall retreat! This will be an opportunity for fellowship with God and other women. Registration opens August 13. Invite your friends to a weekend away to grow with God!

TOUR ENGLAND WITH DAVIS AND BISHOP PENNEL

July 10-18, 2018 Join Dr. Davis Chappell and Bishop Joe Pennel on a tour of England to explore the heritage of the Methodist Church. See the sights of John Wesley's life and build relationships with other United Methodists.

Ireland extension available. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at 615.373.2659 to learn more.

HARVEST HANDS SUMMER PROGRAMS

Attention handymen: we're running short on skilled volunteers! Are you willing and able to help out?

Contact Allen Deaver at allen@taylorspharmacy.com to volunteer.

Final week: July 17-21 Volunteer with Harvest Hands for the last week of their summer program! Contact Tre Dunn at tre@harvesthandscdc.com to learn more.

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