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.