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BUMC Housing Initiative
Donate It’s not too late to make a donation to our
$120,000
Housing Initiative which will help fund three homes in 2015. Write a check to BUMC with “Housing” in the memo line, or give at www.bumc.net/BUMCAccess.
$90,000 raised as of 6/4/15
Sonshine Tour Goody Bags Sunday, June 21 Pick up from the table in the Narthex one or more Goody Bags to fill for students and sponsors going on our Sonshine Choir tour to Denver. Return bags by Sunday, June 28.
“A Salute to America” Concert to Recognize Military Personnel & Veterans Sunday, June 28, 7 pm, Sanctuary, Reception following Patriotic music by the BUMC Chancel Choir and Chamber Choir and the Belmont University Brass. A special voluntary offering will be taken for Tennessee Fisher House Foundation, which provides free housing for families of wounded soldiers and veterans who are hospitalized. BUMC members are requested to bring cookies, brownies, or dessert bars to share at the reception. Please bring pre-cut bars and cookies to the gym between 4:00 and 6:30 pm. www.bumc.net/SaluteToAmerica Love Offering for Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger After four years as a pastor at BUMC, Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Pastor of Adult Ministry, is leaving for his new appointment at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis. If you would like to participate in a love offering in appreciation for his years of leadership and service among us, you may write a check to BUMC with “Eric Burton-Krieger” in the Memo Line and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office.
Foundation Scholarship Recipients The winners of the 2015 BUMC Foundation Scholarships are: Abigail Barron, Mason Burgin, Olivia Keffer, and Annie Summar. We wish them, as well as the fantastic group of newly graduated high school seniors, many blessings and love as they begin college in the Fall. In addition, we are pleased to announce that Connor Williams is the recipient of the Howard Olds Scholarship, awarded to a full-time Master of Divinity student. Connor will begin his studies soon at Wesley Theological Seminary.
With gratitude to God for what He is doing in the lives of these students - The BUMC Foundation
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Photographer Present at BUMC on Sunday, June 28 You may notice a photograher taking photos during worship and around the church on Sunday, June 28. The Communications Department is updating several publications and will be using these photos in print and online to help tell BUMC’s story.
Elevate (Single Adults, 30-50) Sunday, June 28 - Nashville Sounds Faith Night Have fun, serve others, experience the love of Christ and take your life to the next level! Find out more about Elevate at bumc.net/singles.
Singles Support Class Offerings
Check out our remaining 2015 support class offerings www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Questions? Contact us: 615-324-7256 or jtodd@bumc.net.
Bridge Retreat 2015 for 4th, 5th & 6th Graders July 30 – August 2 Rising 5th, 6th, and 7th graders are invited to the Bridge Retreat 2015 for fun, fellowship, and worship as we transition students into and out of BUMC 56. Visit bumc.net/bumc56 to register!
2nd Annual Refresh Worship Concert Sunday, July 26, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm , Eddie Arnold Amphitheater, Crockett Park, Brentwood Join us for “Refresh,” a free Christian worship concert at Crockett Park. Worship bands and choirs from Williamson County churches, as well as the spoken word artist Christopher Herbert will come together to lead worship in this contemporary concert. Our goal is to strengthen our bonds and refresh our devotion to Jesus Christ. Donations for Graceworks will be collected.
Human Development Initiative: Summer Volunteer Opportunties Harvest Hands has several opportunities to connect with students in that community during their summer programming. GraceWorks is preparing for the coming school year to sort and prepare supplies for students. Visit www.bumc.net/HumanDev.
If you are considering being a part of one of our teams, contact Rebekah at rscott@bumc.net.
Support Groups
‘Mission Here’ (7th-12th grades) There are several free, weeklong opportunities to serve in our own community this summer. June 22-25: BUMC VBS, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm June 22-25: Project Transformation (61st Ave. UMC) 9 am - 1 pm July 20-24: Barefoot Republic Day Camp at BUMC (8th-12th grade) Must apply to attend. 8 am - 5 pm More info & registration at bumc.net/summer.
Student Summer Meet-Me-Ats (7th-12th grades) There are several weekly opportunities for youth throughout the summer like 7-9 pm Monday bowling, 9:30-10:30 am Tuesday Chick-fil-a Devotional, 12 pm Wednesday lunches, Wednesday Evening Girls Night, and the list continues. Check www.bumc.net/summer and social media for more info!
Goodbye Celebration for Neal Wilkinson Sunday, June 21, 9:30 am, Tabernacle Youth and Parents, join us for an appreciation and celebration of Neal and his ministry at BUMC. We are collecting a love offering in the youth office as well.
Student Ministry Water Wars (7th-12th grades) Sunday, June 21, 3-5 pm, Front Lawn Think water balloon fight meets capture the flag. Bring a friend for a fun and wet afternoon!
Things for Kids this Summer Register at www.bumc.net/Camps Barefoot Republic (rising K-6th): July 20-24 Camp Cedar Crest (2nd-5th Grade): June 28-July 3 & July 5-12 (BUMC Weeks) Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Field Trip Sponsorships Needed
Summer is right around the corner and we take all of our students on a field trip each week. $100 sponsorships are requested to help cover those costs. Checks can be sent to Harvest Hands CDC, 424 Humphreys St., Nashville, TN 37203.
Snacks and Juice Boxes Needed
Individuals, families & Sunday School classes are needed to donate snacks and juice boxes for our Summer Program. Snacks: fruit snacks, granola bars, goldfish, teddy grahams, peanut butter crackers and 100 calorie packs. Juice boxes must be 100% juice. Snack sponsorships of $100 are also welcome. Donations are needed on an ongoing basis. Contact Alissa at 615-499-4963 or alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or to donate.
There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups such as grief, career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce and others. Bumc.net/FindSupport hotline: 615-577-4881, www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry