June 26 - July 2, 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 are 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.
Sonshine Choir Tour Bags www.bumc.net/SonshineTour Sunday, June 26, between services in the Narthex Sonshine Tour Goodie Bags are due today! Drop yours off in the bins in the Breezeway. If you forgot, please return it to the Church Reception Desk no later than Monday, June 27. Thank you for sharing the Spirit with our students and chaperones on tour!
Sunday Morning Book Study www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Sundays, June 26, July 10 & July 17 9:45 – 10:45 am in the Chapel Join us during the Sunday School hour as we study “HalfTruths” by Adam Hamilton. We will compare several common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. No registration is required. June 26 topic: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves.” Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information.
PointMen Family Fellowship Event www.bumc.net/PointMen Sunday, June 26, 7 pm, Crockett Park Enjoy an evening of fellowship and great music with the BUMC PointMen at the Crockett Park Summer Series! They will arrive early to secure a corner of the lawn and provide popcorn and bottled water. Look for them in their PointMen t-shirts to find where to sit. Contact Lisa at lalexander@bumc.net for more information.
Online Giving Transition www.bumc.net/MyAccess In order to improve our online giving, we are changing our online payment processor. Contributors with repeating gifts should have received an email with instructions on how to change over to the new processor. For security reasons, we cannot move your information to the new processor. If you didn’t receive the email or you are interested in online giving, please call our Finance Department at 615-324-8214.
Weekly Announcements BUMC56 BRIDGE RETREAT
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Children’s Summer Sunday School Sundays through August 7, 9:30 am Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
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.
Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31 Just completed 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to Bridge Retreat as we celebrate new kids joining BUMC56 and say goodbye to those moving to Student Ministry. Register by July 20; cost is $110 for 4th & 5th grade, $135 for 6th grade. Contact Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net or visit bumc.net/summer2016 for more information.
STUDENT MINISTRY AT LASER QUEST
Thursday, June 30, 7 - 9 pm, 166 2nd Ave N, Nashville Play laser tag with Student Ministry! Meet at Laser Divorce Recovery Kids class (6 weeks) Quest at 6:45 or ride the bus from BUMC at 6 (limited Tuesdays beginning August 30 seats available); cost is $20/person. Contact Tatiana We need two Safe Sanctuary certified adults to help with at tliston@bumc.net for more information. setup and support of our Divorce Recovery Kids class. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net.
STUDENT MINISTRY “MISSION HERE” WEEK
Attendance Scheduling
3-5 hours/month, work from home Contact Julia Todd at jtodd@bumc.net.
Communications Team Photographers & Videographers
Photographers and videographers needed to help recognize God’s work through our ministries. Contact Rebekah Harbison rharbison@bumc.net.
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.
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.
CHILDREN’S SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Visit www.bumc.net/summer2016 for more information. 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!
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS
Register online at www.bumc.net/MissionTrips 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
PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Harvest Hands Golf Volunteers
July 5 – 7, 12:30 – 3:00 pm Harvest Hands is looking for golf enthusiasts to introduce students to the game. Contact Jessica Holman at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 for more information.
Job descriptions and application at www.bumc.net/ employment. • Administrative Assistant to Connect Ministries, Brentwood (part-time) • 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