May 15 - 21, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Missions & Outreach Summer Opportunities www.bumc.net/DailyOutreach Harvest Hands Summer Camp July 11 – 14, 8:45 – 10:45 am or 12:20 – 2:20 pm Volunteer as an academic mentor each morning or as a leader for sports, arts, or science and technology each afternoon. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net for more information or to sign up. Project Transformation June 13 – 16, 9:15 am – 12:15 pm, 61st Ave UMC Volunteer as a mentor to help elementary-aged students improve or sustain their reading level over the summer. Contact Jackie Shields at docshields@comcast.net for more information or to sign up.
Children’s Summer Sunday School www.bumc.net/Children Sundays, June 5 through August 7 Volunteer as a summer Sunday School leader! Commit to a single Sunday or volunteer as many times as you’d like; curriculum is provided. Volunteers in all stages of life are welcome (must be 18 or older). Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information or to sign up.
Housing Initiative 2016 www.bumc.net/Housing Saturday, May 21, 7:45 am – 4:00 pm, Franklin, TN Donations We are just $4,500 away from our $50,000 goal. Donate using the pew rack envelopes, texting BUMCHOUSING and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCHOUSING 50) or visiting www.bumc.net/MyAccess. Volunteers We need 16 volunteers to join us for our last building day of the spring as we help build a home for the Aguto family with Habitat for Humanity.
Summer Women’s Book Study www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Wednesdays, May 11, June 8 and July 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, A291 Women, stay plugged in this summer with our monthly book study of “The Best Yes” by New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst. Light supper served; childcare available with advance registration; cost is $11/book.
Weekly Announcements VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER Tennessee Annual Conference Connecting Couples Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Room B153B Free weekly classes led by Dr. John Fite. Open to the public. May 18 topic: “Turning Conflict Into Connection: The Art of Dialogue.” Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net for more info.
“Half-Truths” Book Study by Adam Hamilton Sundays, June 19 – July 17, 9:45 – 10:45 am, Chapel Each week is a stand-alone study of some of the half-truths we think are taught in scripture but aren’t. No registration necessary, Visit www.bumc.net /AdultClasses for more information.
UMW Salad Supper Monday, July 11, 6:00 pm, B149 All women in the church are invited to join the United Methodist Women for a time of fellowship. More details to come in the next few weeks.
Children’s Summer Opportunities
www.bumc.net/summer2016 We have many opportunities for your children at BUMC this summer! Reserve your spot today! Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net or Sarah at scage@bumc.net for more information. Kids Music Camp May 23 – 26, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Children will learn how to use their musical talents to glorify God! Preschool Music Camp is for children 3–Pre-K and Elementary/56 Camp is for K-6th grade. Cost is $120. Vacation Bible School June 27 – 30, 9 am – 12 noon Children (Pre-K thru 4th grade) are invited to join us for “Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World!” Cost is $10/child until May 31. Barefoot Republic Camp and Little Feet Camp July 11 – 15, 9 am – 4 pm Children (Pre-K thru 5th grade) will not want to miss this spirit-filled week of camp at BUMC! Little Feet Camp is for preschoolers (3 – PreK), led by BUMC staff and volunteers. Cost is $250 for Barefoot and $200 for Little Feet. Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Sunday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 15, BUMC Help us provide excellent hospitality for the United Methodist Tennessee Conference! Welcome Desk & Parking Lot Greeters Contact Jennie at jstockard@bumc.net Shuttle Drivers Contact Jennie at jstockard@bumc.net Café Workers Youth and adults, we need your help in the café during Annual Conference! Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net to volunteer for a time slot.
Vacation Bible School Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Adults and youth, we need your gifts and talents at VBS this summer! Volunteer to lead small groups, work rotation stations, or set up decorations. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
2016 Mission Trips
www.bumc.net/register Students 7th - 12th grade & Adults New Orleans June 19 - 24 (9th - 12th grade) Atlanta July 17 - 22 (7th & 8th grade) Adult chaperones are needed for both Student mission trips. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net. Family Both trips are open to ages 14+. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tlancualpican, Mexico September 9 - 18 Jacmel, Haiti October 6 - 11
Student Ministry “Mission Here” Week Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 Harvest Hands 8:45 - 10:45 am Assist summer staff by doing reading enrichment activities, compete in team trivia battles, and play math games. BUMC VBS 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Volunteer and invest in the lives of our children! 61st Avenue UMC 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Read with elementary-aged kids through Project Transformation and do yard work at the church. Transportation to and from BUMC provided. To help with “Mission Here” opportunities, contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net
Cancer Care Yoga
Harvest Hands Summer Opportunities
Items needed: fishing poles, tents, hiking backpacks, tackle boxes, walking staffs, camping equipment, walking sticks, camping equipment, bug spray and sunscreen. To volunteer or donate, contact Tre Dunn at tre@harvesthandscdc.com.
Mondays, 12 noon – 1 pm, Room A393 Specifically for cancer survivors for easing the side effects of chemo, radiation and surgery. No registration/cost. Led by Certified Cancer Care Yoga instructor, Connie Wyss. Contact Jeanetta at jfargo@ bumc.net.
Harvest Hands Summer Internships
Paid Position Available
Weekdays, June 1 – July 27, 9 am – 5 pm Summer intern needed to lead Harvest Heights Middle School Summer Program. Contact Tre Dunn at tre@ harvesthandscdc.com to apply; deadline is May 18th.
Assistant Lead Teacher for Toddler 1 Class (2 year olds), Center for Children and Families; full-time, 40 hours per week. Job description and application at www.bumc. net/employment or email hr@bumc.net.
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