Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
May 14 - 20, 2017
SEEING THE FACE OF GOD www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room A291
Seeing the Face of God
Join us as for a discussion on race and faith with Dixon Memorial Church. Each week features guest speakers sharing about the history of race and the United Methodist Church and ways we can be disciples in a racially divided culture. This week is our last guest speaker before our worship and dinner gathering on May 24. Rahim Buford will speak on “The Church, Race, and the School-to-Prison Pipeline.” No registration necessary. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more.
HOUSING INITIATIVE www.bumc.net/Housing Thank you to everyone who has given their time and money to this year's Housing Initiative! We're almost finished with the first of our 3 projects for this year. Ladies, sign up for the women's build date on June 9 so we can finish Stephanie and RonNesha Dixon's house! You can also continue donating through the Housing envelopes or Text to Give (BUMCHousing + dollar amount to 28950) until June 10. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP SURVEY www.bumc.net/Survey
Paper copies at the Connection Point desk Help our Adult Discipleship Team create programs that will benefit your spiritual growth. We have created a churchwide survey for all adults (18+) that takes about 7 minutes to complete. This will help shape our adult discipleship opportunities to better meet your needs. All answers are confidential, though you can share your contact information for further discussion. You can participate at www.bumc.net/Survey. Please respond by Wednesday, May 31. We appreciate your feedback! Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL www.bumc.net/VBS June 26-29, 9 am – 12 pm Soar with us at Hero Central! This week is packed with your child’s favorite superhero adventures including music and games, Bible exploration, crafts, and hands-on superhero mission work! For current Pre-K – 4th graders. Registration is $10 before May 31. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more.
BE A HERO: VOLUNTEER! We have lots of ways you can get involved in the superhero action! For 5th-12th graders and adults 18+. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS.
Weekly Announcements
SENIOR SUNDAY Congratulations to all of our students graduating from high school. We're excited for what God will do in the next chapter of your lives! JOSEPH: A WOMEN’S STUDY Thursdays beginning May 18, 9:30 – 11 am Explores grace through Joseph’s story of trial and triumph. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. SENIOR DAY OUT Wednesday, May 31, 10:30 am, BUMC Join us for lunch and a trip to Music City Indoor Karting, ending at Adam Jones’ house for dinner! Cost is $30. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS June 4 – August 6 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. SING THIS SUMMER Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room B157 Join Chancel Choir in the 11:05 service this summer! We’ll have limited monthly rehearsals, as well as warm ups on Sunday before worship. Contact James at jwells@bumc.net to learn more. 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. Sign up at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide. A FRIENDLY REMINDER Please refrain from parking in front of the ATM at Regions Bank. We do not want to block access to the machine. Thank you for your cooperation! INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more. Tlancualpican, Mexico September 9-16 Cost: $900 + airfare Available spots: 14 people Contact: Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net Jacmel, Haiti October 10-16 Cost: $900 + airfare Available spots: 15 people Contact: Regina at rgirten@bumc.net
CHILDREN’S SUMMER EVENTS Visit www.bumc.net/Children to learn more. End of Year Picnic May 24, 5-7 pm VBS June 26-29, 9 am – 12 noon BUMC56 Bridge Retreat July 27-30 STUDENT MINISTRY SUMMER Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more. Tasty Tuesdays at Sweet Cece’s Brentwood Begins Tuesday, May 30, 2-3 pm Wednesday Night Hangouts Begins Wednesday, May 24, 5-7 pm Volunteer at VBS! June 26-29 Contact: Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net HOSPITALITY AT BUMC If you have a gift for hospitality or love meeting new people, join our Hospitality Team! Loving God and neighbor is sometimes as simple as a smile and a handshake! Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more. NEW MEMBER SUNDAY Sunday, May 21, all services Have you been thinking about joining BUMC but haven’t done so yet? New Member Sunday is a great time to become a part of the life of the church. Have questions about membership? Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more. PROJECT TRANSFORMATION June 12-15, 9:15 am – 12:15 pm, 61st Ave UMC We need 10-12 volunteers each day to help with one-on-one reading, crafts, and games with children in our community who otherwise do not experience summer camp. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to volunteer. CANCER CARE YOGA Mondays, 12-1 pm, Room A393 Specifically for cancer survivors, this practice focuses on easing the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. No registration and no fee. Led by certified yoga instructor Connie Wyss. Sponsored by Partners in Hope. Contact Jeanetta at jfargo@bumc.net to learn more. ALTAR FLOWER VASES NEEDED We need small vases for weekly altar arrangements. Bring them to the cubbies in the Lost & Found area between Memorial Chapel and Room A291. Contact Julie at jdonley@bumc.net 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