Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
July 2 - 8, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING www.bumc.net/SummerOps This month’s communion offering is for Christmas in July, which collects school supplies for children in need across Williamson and Davidson counties. Beginning this weekend, you can visit the table in the Narthex to pick up a shopping list of school supplies. You can give during Communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
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.
WELCOME REV. TOI KING TO BUMC We're excited to welcome Rev. Toi King to our BUMC staff family! Toi joins us from Nancy Webb Kelly UMC where she's served as Senior Pastor for 3 years. She's also served as Associate Director of Community Care Fellowship for almost 10 years. At BUMC, she joins us as the Associate Pastor of Missions & Outreach alongside Rev. David Ssebulime and Regina Girten. Toi is a Nashville native, a graduate of Aquinas College and Vanderbilt University, and mother to Destani, Dynasti, and Zackeius. We know you will help her and her family feel right at home at BUMC!
KIDS MUSIC CAMP www.bumc.net/ChildrensChoirs
July 31 – August 4, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join Worship & Arts for a fun-filled week of singing, fellowship, and musical discovery! This camp is for students who have completed K-5th grade. Our older campers will present a brand new musical, "In the Image," by Mark Burrows. Cost is $90. Registration closes July 15. Contact Julie Morgan at jmorgan@bumc.net to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
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
SONSHINE TOUR GOODY BAGS
Goody bags due this weekend Drop off your bag in the bin in the Narthex. If you forgot it today, please bring it to the front desk no later than Thursday. Thank you for 'Sharing the Spirit’ with our students and chaperones!
DIXON MEMORIAL UMC DAY CAMP
July 10-14 Volunteer to help read to students and lead arts and science activities for Dixon Memorial UMC's day camp! Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
WOMEN SEEKING SABBATH
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.
PROJECT TRANSFORMATION DINNER
Thursday, July 20 Sign up your family or Sunday school class to provide dinner for Project Transformation families at the end of their summer program. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT
July 27-30 Completed 4th – 6th graders are invited to a weekend of fun and fellowship as we welcome new students to BUMC56 and say goodbye to those moving up to Student Ministry. Sign up by July 17 at www.bumc.net/Register.
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 devotionals at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
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.
UMW 15TH ANNUAL SUMMER SUPPER
Monday, July 17, 6 p.m., Gathering Space Join the United Methodist Women for an evening of fellowship. Bring a dish to share; UMW will provide dessert and drinks. Rev. Shelby Slowey will speak, and we'll collect an offering for Williamson County teens in foster care. Contact Pat Flemming at flemmingps@comcast.net to learn more.
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.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS
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.
SAVE THE DATE: END OF SUMMER FEST
Sunday, August 13 Save the date for our community-wide End of Summer Fest! There will be opportunities for fellowship, along with food trucks, live music, and more. It’s a great time to invite friends and neighbors to BUMC!
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE
Monday, August 14, 1 p.m., Old Natchez Country Club Join us for a fun day on the green at our annual Golf Scramble! This year's tournament benefits Love in Deed, including Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now). 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. Invite your friends to a weekend away to grow with God!
HARVEST HANDS SUMMER PROGRAMS
Ongoing until July 21 Volunteer with Harvest Hands' elementary and middle school summer programs! 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