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May 17 - 23, 2015
Harvest Hands
As you make your summertime plans, make time to make a difference! Our newest mission initiative, “Human Development,” is launching this month, and during the months of June and July, we’ll have opportunities to serve in our community through a variety of ways. bumc.net/HumanDev Look for our Sign Up Table in the Narthex on next weekend.
June 1-5 or June 8-12 (9 am – 3 pm) Assist with recreation time in the morning, and art, education and enrichment time in the afternoon. June 1 – July 24 (2:30 – 4:00 pm) Help with snack time, special projects and play during free time. Contact: Abby Buter at abby@harvesthandscdc.com
Project Transformation at 61st Ave UMC
June 15 - June 18 and June 22 – June 25 (Youth Week) Read with students. Contact: Jackie Shields at docshields@comcast.net
Trinity Community Camp
July 13 – July 16 and July 20- July 23 Lead group games, read and write with students, help with snacks. Contact: Nate Paulk at paulknate@gmail.com
Christmas in July
July 4/5 – August 1/2 Collect school supplies for local students in need. Contact: Rebekah Scott at rscott@bumc.net
Graceworks Ministries
June – July: Mondays – Saturdays, 9 am – 4 pm Groups needed to sort and organize school supplies July 25 thru August 1 70 volunteers needed to stuff backpacks for local students Contact: Brian Myers at bmyers@graceworksministries.net
8th Annual Family Fishing Day & Cookout Saturday, June 13, 9 am - 2 pm, Renfro Farm Fishing gear & bait provided. Burgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies & water included. $20 donation per family encouraged. Sponsored by Men’s Ministry. Visit www.bumc.net/PointMen to register and find out more.
VBS
Things for Kids this Summer Register at www.bumc.net/Camps Barefoot Republic (rising K-6th): July 20-24, Monday - Friday Camp Cedar Crest (2nd-5th Grade): June 28-July 3 & July 5-12 (BUMC Weeks)
Register at www.bumc.net/VBS Vacation Bible School (5 by 8/15 - 4th Grade): June 22-25
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First Team Interest Meetings Honduras: Sunday, May 17 @ 11 am in Rm A391 Haiti: Sunday, May 31 @ 11 am in the Tabernacle If you are considering being a part of one of our teams, contact Rebekah at rscott@bumc.net.
Student Ministry ‘Mission Here’ (7th-12th) There are several free, weeklong opportunities to serve in our own community this summer. June 7-10: Yth Café during Annual Conference June 22-25: BUMC VBS June 22-25: Project Transformation (61st Ave. UMC) July 20-24: Barefoot Republic Day Camp at BUMC (8th-12th grade) More info & registration at bumc.net/summer.
Housing Initiative Sunday, May 24 @ 6:30 pm in the Chapel
(Single Adults)
• 7 Build days into our Spring Build • 246 of our 300 volunteers needed • $82,000 towards our goal of $120,000 To volunteer visit bumc.net/housing or stop by the table in the Narthex. To give to the Housing Initiative, place housing envelope in the offering plate or give online at www.bumc.net/BUMCAccess.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Field Trip Sponsorships Needed
Jubilation Send Off Concert Sunday, May 31 @ 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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.
Help send off our 7th-9th Grade Jubilation Choir as they travel to Charlotte, NC on June 1 - 5.
Women’s Summer Book Study When I Lay My Isaac Down: Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances Tuesdays, June 16-July 7, 9:30-11:00am Led by Judith Bone Carol and Gene Kent’s son is in prison. Dealing with her anger, grief, and shame, Carol could have given up. Instead she tells a highly personal, heartbreaking, and uplifting story that will bolster your faith. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.
Elevate (Single Adults, 30-50) Sunday, June 28 - Nashville Sounds Faith Night Feel like exploring ways to have fun, serve others, experience the love of Christ and take your life to the next level? Find out more about Elevate at www.bumc.net/singles.
Yoga (Single Adults)
Tuesdays, 6-7:15pm, The Singles Space Donations to the Fisher House are accepted.
Send resume to: alissa@harvesthandscdc.com (elementary); tess@harvesthandscdc.com (middle school).
The Outpost: BUMC’s Online Bookstore www.bumc.net/Outpost Check out our online bookstore where you can peruse books and studies recommended by members of our ministry teams, and order a book for yourself, your small group, or Sunday School Class using one of our bookstore partners. If you place your order using the Givington’s link, you have the ability to donate a portion of your sale to Harvest Hands, BUMC’s partnership in ministry, or another non-profit of your choosing.
Looking for a way to connect and meet new people? BUMC usher teams are in need of help and would love to meet you! Usher spots are currently available at all weekend services. Contact Kelli Huston for more information at khuston@bumc.net or 615-324-7227.