July 3 - 9, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Communion Offering www.bumc.net/MyAccess The communion offering will go toward Christmas in July. Over the past eight years, BUMC has provided more than 6,000 backpacks and school supplies to children in need in Williamson and Davidson Counties through Harvest Hands, 61st Ave UMC and the Women’s Center at Nashville Rescue Mission. School supply lists are available at the table in the Narthex. You can give during communion at 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.
Online Giving Transition www.bumc.net/MyAccess In order to improve our online giving, we are changing our online payment processor. Existing repeating payments ended June 30, unless you set up your account with the new payment processor. Contributors with repeating gifts should have received an email with instructions on how to change over to the new processor. For security reasons, we cannot move your information to the new processor. If you didn’t receive the email or you are interested in online giving, please call our Finance Department at 615-324-8214.
Barefoot Republic & Little Feet Camp www.bumc.net/Summer2016 July 11 – 15, 9 am – 4 pm Children (Pre-K thru 5th grade) will not want to miss this spirit-filled week of camp at BUMC! Little Feet Camp is for preschoolers (3 – PreK), led by BUMC staff and volunteers. Cost is $275 for Barefoot and $200 for Little Feet. We also have multiple volunteer opportunities for adults, including serving lunch at camp and hosting Barefoot staff members for the week of camp. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net or Sarah at scage@bumc.net to see how you can get involved.
Usher Volunteers Needed www.bumc.net/WaysToServe Sundays, 8:15, 9:45, 11:05 am Are you looking for a way to serve at BUMC? Ushering is a great opportunity to get connected and plugged in with your church family. Responsibilities include: distributing bulletins, receiving the offering, directing the congregation during communion, and collecting of attendance information. There are typically 3 ushering teams per service and teams work about 4 months out of the year. Contact Kelli at khuston@bumc.net for more information or to sign up.
Weekly Announcements VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Registered Nurse Needed SUNDAY MORNING BOOK STUDY
Sundays, July 10 & 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 10 topic: “Everything Happens for a Reason.” Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information.
SUMMER WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Room A291 Book study of “The Best Yes” by author Lysa TerKeurst. Light supper served; childcare available with advanced notice; cost is $11/book.
UMW SALAD SUPPER
Monday, July 11, 6 pm, Room B149 All women in the church are invited to join the United Methodist Women for a potluck dinner and time of fellowship. Bring your favorite summer dish or salad; the Rachel Circle will provide dessert. Contact Lisa at lalexander@bumc.net for more information.
SHOPAPALOOZA
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.
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.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Harvest Hands Golf Volunteers
July 5 – 7, 12:30 – 3:00 pm Harvest Hands is looking for golf enthusiasts to introduce students to the game. Contact Jessica Holman at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 for more information.
“Harvest Heights” Summer Camp
BUMC Week, July 11 – 14, 9:15 – 11:15 am or 12:20 – 2:20 pm Volunteer in the morning or afternoon with Harvest Hands’ Summer Camp. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to volunteer for BUMC Week or another week.
We need a licensed RN to serve at Barefoot Republic Day Camp. Children will receive free registration as compensation. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
Divorce Recovery Kids class (6 weeks)
Tuesdays beginning August 30 We need two Safe Sanctuary certified adults to help with set up and support of our Divorce Recovery Kids class. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net.
Attendance Scheduling
Help our attendance volunteers with scheduling. 3-5 hours/month and work is done from home. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net.
Communications Team Photographers & Videographers
The Communications Team needs volunteer photographers and videographers who can capture God’s work in our ministries through a lens. Contact Rebekah at rharbison@bumc.net.
Church Picnic Volunteers
Sunday, August 21 We need able-bodied volunteers to help with set up and clean up of the Church Picnic. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at 615-324-8205.
YOUTH SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays through August 7, 9:30 – 10:45 am, Tabernacle All 7th – 12th is combined this summer to study the Beatitudes as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount. Visit www.bumcsm.net for more information.
SUMMER CHANCEL CHOIR
Sundays, 10:30 am, Choir Room Join us as a summer singer in the 11:05 service. We will greet you with a robe and a smile! Contact James at jwells@bumc.net 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. Informational meeting is July 14 at 6 pm, Room A291
PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Job descriptions and application at www.bumc.net/ employment. • 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)
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