Weekly announcements - July 23

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

July 23 - 29, 2017

CHARGE CONFERENCE

Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., Room A391

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! Invite your friends and family to this exciting worship experience full of music and glory sightings from their trip to Boston, Massachusetts.

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS www.bumc.net/Children

Learn more at the table in the Narthex 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 and Elementary Sunday school. Contact Rev. Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@bumc.net to volunteer for 5th and 6th grade Sunday school.

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 trucks, and inflatables for the kids. This is a great time to invite your friends and neighbors to BUMC!

SAVE e thDATE

UPCOMING FALL DATES www.bumc.net/Fall2017 August 6.............................Blessing of the Backpacks

Grief Share begins 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

Moms in Prayer begins

Children's & Student Wednesday Nights begin September 8-10..........High School Retreat 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 October 4..........................Anxiety Support Group begins October 20-22...............Breathing Space: A Women’s Retreat October 22.......................3rd Grade Bible Presentation (Milestone #4)

Weekly Announcements

BUMCSM AT NASHVILLE SHORES

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Thank you to everyone who has given school supplies so far for Christmas in July! There are still some bags to pick up outside of the Chapel. You can also help through your generous giving. We're $3,000 short of our $7,000 goal for extra school supplies. Text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950. Bags can be returned to the front desk until July 30.

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.

GRIEF SHARE

August 6-27, 12:15 – 2 p.m., Room A390 This 4-week class is filled with practical applications for those who seek to claim hope & healing in the face of their ongoing grief. Lunch is provided. Visit www.bumc.net/Grief or call 615.324.7256 to register.

BOUNDARIES SUPPORT GROUP

August 9 – September 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Room B152A 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.

FALL MISSION TRIPS

Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more Tlancualpican, Mexico September 9-16 Cost: $900 + airfare Jacmel, Haiti October 10-16 Cost: $1100 + airfare

SAVE THE DATE: LOVE IN DEED

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.

HANDYMAN MINISTRY

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.

Thursday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join the Student Ministry staff at Nashville Shores!

Meet us at the park, and bring your towel, sunscreen, and money for lunch. Cost is $20. For completed 7th-12th graders. Deadline is Monday. Register and pay online at www.bumc.net/Register.

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.

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.

CANCER CARE YOGA

Mondays, 12-1 pm, Room A393 Specifically for cancer survivors, this practice focuses on easing the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. No registration and no fee.

Contact Jeanetta at jfargo@bumc.net to learn more.

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.

ACTORS AND VENUES NEEDED

Are you interested in volunteering with an upcoming BUMC video project? We're recruiting actors of all ages and venues of all kinds to help with worship videos, sermon series promos, and more.

Sign up at www.bumc.net/Actors.

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.

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