Weekly Announcements - Jul 17

July 17 - 23, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

Christmas in July www.bumc.net/ChristmasInJuly Pick up a shopping list at the table in the Narthex Be a part of the 8th annual Christmas in July and help us fill 800 backpacks for children in need. Items collected will be distributed through Williamson County schools and nonprofits, Harvest Hands, 61st Ave UMC and the Nashville Rescue Mission Women’s Campus. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net for more information.

Sonshine Home Concert www.bumc.net/SonshineTour Sunday, July 24, 7 pm, BUMC Sanctuary Join us in welcoming our 10th – 12th grade Sonshine Choir back from their summer tour. They are traveling July 15 – 24 through Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee on their way to Chicago, Illinois. Invite your friends and family to this exciting worship experience full of music and glory sightings from the trip.

FALL 2016

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss any of these great fall opportunities!

August 7

Blessing of the Backpacks Disciple Information Session August 14

Promotion Sunday Parenting Seminar “Beyond the Screen” (parents of teens) August 21

Church-wide Picnic GroupLife Class Registration August 22

Make A Difference Golf Scramble August 24

Aging & Spiritual Formation (For Older Adults)

August 28

Sunday School Open House Fall Sunday Start Dates: BUMC Kids Adventure (1st - 4th) BUMC56 (5th - 6th) Student Ministry Kickoff (7th - 12th) Alleluia Choir (5th - 6th) August 30

Divorce Recovery (For Adults) Divorce Recovery (For Kids) August 31

Connecting Couples September 6

South Africa Celebration Dinner Divorce Recovery (For Teens)

www.bumc.net/fall

September 7

Fall Wednesday Start Date: Children’s Choirs (4 years - 4th) Student Ministry Bible Studies (7th - 12th) September 15

Fall OnPoint Begins (For Men) KidSale (For Consignors) Habitat Build Day September 16-17

KidSale (Public & Half Price) October 1 & 8

Habitat Build Days

Weekly Announcements STUDENT MINISTRY DODGEBALL NIGHT

SUNDAY MORNING BOOK STUDY

Sunday, July 17, 9:45 – 10:45 am in the Chapel A study of “Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton. We compare several common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. July 17 topic: “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.” Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have many ways you can use your gifts to serve at BUMC. You can learn about each of these opportunities, and more, on our website. www.bumc.net/WaysToServe Sunday Morning Ushers Distribute bulletins, receive the offering, direct the congregation during communion, and collect attendance information

Contact Kelli at khuston@bumc.net Annual Church Picnic (Sunday, August 21) Set up and clean up of the Church Picnic

Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net Divorce Recovery Kids (6 weeks, begin August 30) Set up and support (Safe Sanctuary certified adults)

Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net Communications Team Photographers & Videographers Capture God’s work in our ministries through a lens

Contact Rebekah at rharbison@bumc.net

HOME TEAM TAILGATE

Sunday, August 7, 9 – 10 am, by the Boy Scout Statue Join the BUMC Home Team Tailgate Crew for hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship before or after worship! Contact Mike Schenck at mschenck87@gmail.com for more information.

SHOPAPALOOZA VENDORS NEEDED

Wednesday, November 9, 9:30 am – 7:00 pm, BUMC Sign up to be a vendor for the Brentwood UMC Dayschool’s one-day shopping event. Applications are now available at www.bumc.net/register and are due September 5. Contact Jinni Malone at jinnimalone@gmail.com for more information.

Our ministry partner in South Nashville

Harvest Hands Flag Football Coaches

August 22 – October 3 We need coaches that are willing to commit to 2 hours a week for an hour-long practice every Monday or Tuesday afternoon, and an hour-long game every Saturday morning. This is a great opportunity to invest in kids’ lives in a fun and meaningful way. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to get involved.

Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Family Life Center Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge with BUMCSM. This is a free event for 7th – 12th grade students, so bring a friend! Registration is required; sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for more information.

BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT

Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31 Just completed 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to Bridge Retreat as we celebrate new kids joining BUMC56 and say goodbye to those moving to Student Ministry. Register by July 20; cost is $110 for 4th & 5th grade, $135 for 6th grade. Contact Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net or visit bumc.net/summer2016 for more information.

ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC

Sunday, August 21, 5 – 7 pm, BUMC It’s that time of the year again! Enjoy an evening of fellowship with our church family. There will be free Stroud’s burgers and hotdogs, ice cream, a live DJ and inflatables for the kids. Bring your family and set up camp with a blanket and chairs as we share a time of fun and fellowship!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE GOLF SCRAMBLE

Monday, August 22, 1 – 6 pm, Old Natchez Country Club Sign up for the annual golf scramble benefiting Stop Hunger Now. Our goal is to raise $29,000 to provide 100,000 meals to families in developing countries and those impacted by natural disasters. Contact Matt O’Dell at mattodell@comcast.net or visit www.bumc.net/golf for more information.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS

Register online at www.bumc.net/MissionTrips or contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net Tlancualpican, Mexico September 9 – 18 Informational meeting is July 24 at 11 am, Room A389 Jacmel, Haiti October 6 – 11 Register by August 21

PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Job descriptions and application at www.bumc.net/employment • Student Ministry Café Coordinator, Brentwood (part-time)

• Administrative Assistant to Connect Ministries, Brentwood (part-time) • Database Support, Brentwood (part-time) • Facilities Team, Brentwood (full-time) • Assistant Lead Teacher, CCF (full-time) • Director of Youth Ministry, Trinity (part-time) • Nursery Workers, The Village (part-time)

Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors, or schedule an appointment by calling Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. You may now make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/prayer.

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. www.bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry Trained Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care. Call the confidential hotline at 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/CaringMinistries Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615-373-3663