July 31 - August 6, 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 Drop off supplies in the Family Life Center 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.
Sunday, August 21
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! We also need able-bodied volunteers who can help with set-up and tear down. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc. net to volunteer.
FALL 2016
DATES FOR YOUTH WWW.BUMC.NET/FALL
AUGUST 7
Rising 7th Grade Student & Parent Oriention @ 9:30 am Empowered Training from 5 - 7 pm
AUGUST 14
Promotion Sunday @ 9:30 am "Beyond the Screen" Parenting Seminar from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
AUGUST 15
Harvest Hands Tutoring Begins @ 3:30 pm
AUGUST 21
Church-wide Picnic from 5 - 7 pm
AUGUST 24
61st Ave UMC Tutoring Begins @ 3:30 pm
AUGUST 28
Youth Kickoff (choirs, small groups, and worship) from 5 - 8 pm
SEPTEMBER 6
Divorce Recovery for Teens @ 6:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 7
Bible Studies Begin @ 7 pm
Weekly Announcements VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS
Jacmel, Haiti October 6 – 11 Honduras January 21 - 28 (medical mission trip) Registration deadline for Haiti is August 21. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/ MissionTrips 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.
EMPOWERED TRAINING EVENT
Sunday, August 7, Haney Hall New Leaders: 4 pm; Existing Leaders: 5 pm Interested in a servant leadership position in the church? Become empowered to make disciples of Jesus Christ through preparation, training and appreciation. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net.
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..
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, August 14, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Save the date for the upcoming Blood Drive at BUMC.
“BEYOND THE SCREEN” PARENTING SEMINAR Sunday, August 14, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Tabernacle Join us for a free seminar led by Andrew Zirschky, PhD, CYMT Academic Director. He’ll dive into the reasons teenagers connect online and what they’re really pursuing with each click. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. This event is open to the public, hosted by BUMC Student Ministry.
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.
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
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.
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 for more information.
AGING & SPIRITUAL FORMATION CLASS
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.
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 Divorce (*new*); Begins September 6
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