Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
June 18 - 24, 2017
SENIOR ADULTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA www.bumc.net/Register
Wednesday, June 21, 8:45 – 11 am, Haney Hall
Learn safe ways to connect with friends and family online. This course will help you navigate Facebook and Instagram and teach you to set up your own account. Bring your own smartphone, tablet, or other device for an interactive learning experience. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register or contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net.
SONSHINE TOUR GOODY BAGS www.bumc.net/YouthChoirs
Pick up a bag at the table in the Narthex
Stop by the table in the Narthex to sponsor a Sonshine Choir Tour goody bag. Sonshine Choir (10th–12th grade) is traveling from Brentwood to Boston in July to 'Share the Spirit' with everyone they encounter! Filled bags can be placed in the marked bin in the Narthex this weekend or next, or during the week at the reception desk. All bags must be returned no later than July 2. Thank you for 'Sharing the Spirit’ with our students and chaperones!
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE www.bumc.net/Golf
Monday, August 14, 1 pm, Old Natchez Country Club
Join us for a fun day on the green at our annual Golf Scramble! This year's tournament will benefit Love in Deed, including Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now). A portion of the proceeds will help provide nutritious meals for 100,000 people. Register your team or sponsor a hole today! Sign up at www.bumc.net/Golf. Contact Matt O'Dell at mattodell@comcast.net to learn more.
DIVORCE RECOVERY www.bumc.net/DivorceRecovery
June 21 – August 2, 6:30 – 8 pm
Rebuild life on a solid foundation. This 6-week series is for anyone who has gone through or is going through divorce. Meet with others to explore emotions related to divorce and learn about community resources. Discussion topics include adjusting to change, stages of grieving, forgiveness, children's issues, and rebuilding healthy relationships. Cost is $30. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
VOLUNTEER AT VBS! www.bumc.net/VBS
June 26-29, 9 am – 12 pm
Be a hero, volunteer at VBS! We're recruiting a superhero team of crew leaders, arts and science station leaders, and recreational activity leaders! There's a place for everyone to use their gifts at VBS. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
Weekly Announcements
THANK YOU FROM MISSIONS & OUTREACH
Thank you to everyone who volunteered with Project Transformation's summer program this past week! We had a great time reading with the kids and leading other activities at 61st Ave UMC. Look out for more ways you can serve this summer with Dixon Memorial UMC and Harvest Hands!
WOMEN'S SUMMER SUPPER SERIES
June 20 & July 18, 6:15 – 8:15 pm, Haney Hall Join us for dinner 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.
61ST AVE UMC FINAL WORSHIP SERVICE
Saturday, June 24, 4 pm, 61st Ave UMC The ministry of 61st Ave UMC has left a legacy in Nashville that we will surely not forget. Join them at their final worship service to celebrate what God has done through this community!
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS
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.
DIXON MEMORIAL UMC DAY CAMP
July 10-14 Volunteer to help read to students and lead arts and sciences classes for Dixon Memorial UMC's day camp! Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
PROJECT TRANSFORMATION DINNER
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.
BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT
July 27-30 Completed 4th – 6th graders are invited to a weekend of fun and fellowship as we welcome new students to BUMC56 and say goodbye to those moving up to Student Ministry. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.
KIDS MUSIC CAMP
July 31 – August 4, 9 am – 2 pm Join Worship & Arts for a fun-filled week of musical discovery! For completed K – 5th graders. Older campers will present "In the Image" by Mark Burrows. Sign up by July 15 at www.bumc.net/Register.
SUMMER HANGOUT AT ABOVE ALL
Wednesday, June 28, 5-7 pm Bring your friends and join the Student Ministry staff for an evening of jumping at Above All on Mallory Lane! Cost is $15. You must fill out the online waiver ahead of time at www.AboveAll.us in order to jump.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at Annual Conference this past week! We were happy to host guests from churches and organizations within the Tennessee Conference to further our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We couldn't do it without you!
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with scriptures, reflections, and prayers written by BUMC staff and congregants every day of the week. Read the latest devotionals at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
ACTORS AND VENUES NEEDED
Are you interested in volunteering with an upcoming BUMC video project? We're recruiting actors of all ages and venues of all kinds to help with worship videos, sermon series promos, and more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Actors.
MEXICO MISSION TRIP
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. Sign up at www.bumc.net/MissionTrips.
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. See the sights of John Wesley's life and build relationships with other United Methodists. Contact Mary Linda Melnyk-Mattox at mlmelnyk@comcast.net 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