Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
July 9 - 15, 2017
CHRISTMAS IN JULY www.bumc.net/SummerOps Pick up a list the table in the Narthex Be a part of the 9th annual Christmas in July and help us fill 800 backpacks for children in need. You can pick up a shopping list at the table in the Narthex or online. Items collected will be distributed through Williamson County nonprofits, Harvest Hands, and the Nashville Rescue Mission Women’s Campus. Contact Trina Gross at trina.gross@acuff.net to learn more.
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.
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!
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
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.
ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 11, 7-8 p.m. If you or someone you know has a loved one with memory loss, join us for a time of support and an opportunity to learn information and have questions answered. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
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.
UMW 15TH ANNUAL SUMMER SUPPER
Monday, July 17, 6 p.m., Gathering Space Join United Methodist Women for an evening of fellowship. Bring a dish to share; UMW will provide dessert and drinks. There will be 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.
HANDYMAN MINISTRY
Attention handymen: we're short of skilled volunteers! Are you willing and able to help out? Contact Allen Deaver at allen@taylorspharmacy.com to volunteer.
PROJECT TRANSFORMATION DINNER
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS
BUMC56 BRIDGE 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!
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.
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.
BREATHING SPACE: A WOMEN'S RETREAT
July 27-30 Completed 4th – 6th graders are invited to a weekend of fun and fellowship to 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.
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.
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. Register your team or sponsor a hole at www.bumc.net/Golf.
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. Ireland extension available. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at 615.373.2659 to learn more.
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