July 24 - 30, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
BUMC Columbarium Expansion Please excuse our mess as we expand the Columbarium in the Prayer Garden, estimated to be complete in late September. Once completed, there will be an additional 672 niches to the existing Columbarium. Internment in the existing niches will be able to take place during construction. Contact Sandy at swalker@bumc.net with any questions about the project.
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 info.
Sonshine Home Concert www.bumc.net/SonshineTour Sunday, July 24, 7 pm, BUMC Sanctuary Join us as we welcome 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 the trip!
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.
FALL 2016
DATES FOR KIDS WWW.BUMC.NET/FALL
AUGUST 7
Blessing of the Backpacks | 9:30 am
AUGUST 14
Promotion Sunday | 9:30 am
AUGUST 21
Church-wide Picnic | 5 - 7 pm
AUGUST 28
BUMC Kids Adventure | 5 - 7 pm BUMC56 | 5 - 6 pm Alleluia Choir | 6 - 7 pm
AUGUST 30
Divorce Recovery for Kids | 6:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 7
Children’s Choirs | 6:15 pm
Weekly Announcements AGING & SPIRITUAL FORMATION CLASS
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS
Tlancualpican, Mexico September 9 – 18 Informational meeting is July 24 at 11 am, Room A389 Jacmel, Haiti October 6 – 11 Registration deadline is August 21 for both trips. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/ MissionTrips for more information.
STUDENT MINISTRY DODGEBALL NIGHT
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.
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.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 7, 9:30 am, Family Life Center Rising K – 6th graders, as well as parents and teachers, are invited to join us for a blessing over the upcoming school year.
BUMCSM SPRING BREAK INFO MEETING
Sunday, August 14, 11 am, Tabernacle Learn more about the High School Spring Break trip to the Bahamas to serve with Bahamas Methodist Habitat! Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for more information..
SECOND SERVICE AT THE VILLAGE
Sunday, August 21, 9 & 11 am, Sunset Middle School The Village is expanding to two services this fall! Join us in prayer for our growing community and consider serving in one of the following ways: set up/ break down, hospitality, communion server, Village Kids. Contact Laura at laura@thevillagenashville.com for more information.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Harvest Hands Flag Football Coaches
August 22 – October 3 We need coaches who can commit two hours a week to practices on Monday or Tuesday and Saturday morning games. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer.
Wednesday, August 24, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Haney Hall This class is open to all adults, 60 years and older, led by Dr. Jeff Wilson and Judith Bone. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register; contact Julia at jtodd@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 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
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!
DIVORCE RECOVERY CLASSES
Classes are at 6 :30 pm for 6 weeks. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/register. Adults Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation Begins August 30 Kids (9-12) Thriving Kids Through Divorce (*new*) Begins August 30 Teens in Between (13-17) Dealing with Parental (*new*) Divorce; Begins September 6
SHOPAPALOOZA VENDORS NEEDED
Applications due September 5 Sign up to be a vendor for the Brentwood UMC Dayschool’s one-day shopping event on Wednesday, November 9. Register at www.bumc.net/register or contact Jinni Malone at jinnimalone@gmail.com for more information.
PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Job descriptions and application at www.bumc.net/employment • Student Ministry Café Coordinator, 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