June 12 - 18, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
What’s Your Story? Share online at www.bumc.net/MyStory Tell us your story! Everyone has a story, whether it’s your faith testimony, a meaningful experience, a story of your great grandfather, or a love story. In conjunction with our current sermon series, we will be collecting stories to share across various platforms as a way to inspire and build community among us. We want to know you and your story. Will you share it with us? Contact Rebekah at rharbison@bumc.net for more information.
Red Cross Blood Drive www.RedCrossBlood.org Sunday, June 12, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Help us reach our goal of 40 units of blood for the American Red Cross. To reduce the number of deferred donors, please increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of a low hemoglobin level. Call Brenda Duncan at 615-373-5637 for information.
Sonshine Choir Tour Bags www.bumc.net/SonshineTour Sundays, June 12 & 19, between services in the Narthex Stop by our table in the Breezeway to pick up a bag to fill for a Sonshine Choir Tour student or chaperone for their trip to Chicago. You will receive a bag and directions on filling and returning it. Bags must be returned by June 26. Contact Betsy Christie at 615-585-8783 for more information. Thank you for sharing the Spirit with our students and chaperones on tour!
Sunday Morning Book Study www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Sundays, June 19, June 26, July 10 & July 17 9:45 – 10:45 am in the Chapel Join us during the Sunday School hour as we study “Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton. We will compare several common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. No registration is required. June 19 topic: “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle.” Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information.
Annual Conference Ordination Service www.tnumc.com/AC2016 Monday, June 13, 7 pm, Sanctuary There will be a Service of Worship for the Celebration of Licensed, Commissioned and Ordained Ministry during Annual Conference. Rev. Laura Brantley, Rev. Lane Davis and Rev. Allison Fasig will all be ordained. Joanna Cummings, Children’s Ministry Director at The Village, will be commissioned. BUMC is hosting the Tennessee Annual Conference from Sunday to Thursday.
Weekly Announcements CHILDREN’S SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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.
BUMC RECOVERY AID FUND RECIPIENT The first recipient of the BUMC Recovery Aid Fund Scholarship celebrated one year of sobriety on June 7. The scholarship fund was collected for the communion offering in October 2015 as a part of the Caring Ministry.
VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER Tennessee Annual Conference June 12 – 15 Youth Café Workers Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net to volunteer.
Children’s Summer Sunday School Sundays through August 7, 9:30 am Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
Project Transformation June 13 - 16, 9:15 am – 12:15 pm, 61st Ave UMC Contact Jackie Shields at docshields@comcast.net.
Vacation Bible School June 27 – 30, 9:00 am - 12 noon Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS
Register online at www.bumc.net/MissionTrip or contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net Tlancualpican, Mexico September 9 – 18 Register by July 1. 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
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
“Harvest Heights” Summer Camp
BUMC Week, July 11 – 14 8:45 – 10:45 am or 12:20 – 2:20 pm Volunteer as an academic mentor or sports, arts, or science/technology leader with Harvest Hands’ Summer Camp. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@ bumc.net to volunteer for BUMC week or another week of camp.
www.bumc.net/summer2016 Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net or Sarah at scage@bumc.net for more information. Vacation Bible School June 27 – 30, 9 am – 12 noon Pre-K – 4th grade; cost is $20/child until June 15. Barefoot Republic Camp and Little Feet Camp July 11 – 15, 9 am – 4 pm Barefoot Republic is Pre-K – 5th grade; cost is $275; Little Feet is 3 – Pre-K; cost is $200. Children’s Summer Sunday School Sundays through August 7, 9:30 am We will combine Sunday School classes for the summer. Stop by the Connection Point desk outside of the Chapel with any questions!
REGISTERED NURSE NEEDED
We need licensed RNs to serve at VBS and Barefoot Republic Day Camp. Children will receive free registration as compensation. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
THE DEVONSHIRES IN CONCERT
Sunday, June 26, 7 pm, Crockett Park Enjoy an evening of fellowship and great music with the BUMC PointMen! They will arrive early to secure a corner of the lawn, and provide popcorn and bottled water. All you need is a blanket to sit on! Visit www.bumc.net/register for more information.
STUDENT MINISTRY “MISSION HERE” WEEK
Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to sign up.
Harvest Hands 9:15 - 11:15 am Harvest Hands is looking for Morning Mentors to assist the summer staff to complete reading enrichment activities. High School students only. 61st Avenue UMC 8:30 am - 12:00 noon We’ll be serving in Project Transformation’s reading program, reading one-on-one with elementary-aged kids to help them maintain reading skills. All grades welcome. BUMC VBS 8:30 am - 12:00 noon 7th-12th grade only. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Job descriptions and application at www.bumc.net/ employment. • 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