Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
May 28 - June 3, 2017
ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS www.bumc.net/ACVols
June 11-13, BUMC
We're excited to host Annual Conference again this year for the Tennessee United Methodist Conference! We need your help to provide the best hospitality to the many guests who will visit our campus. Sign up to be a greeter, help with registration, or work in the Youth Café at www.bumc.net/ACVols.
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SUMMER SERVING OPPORTUNITIES www.bumc.net/SummerOps
Project Transformation (See next page) June 12-15, 9:15 am – 12:15 pm, 61st Ave UMC Need: 10-12 volunteers each day Sign up: www.bumc.net/SummerOps Harvest Hands (See next page) June 5 – July 21, Harvest Hands Community Center -J O I N U S Need: Volunteers for elementary & middle school programs w w w. b u m c . n e t / S u m m e r O p s Contact: Tre Dunn at tre@harvesthandscdc.com Vacation Bible School CHRISTMAS PROJECT June 26-29, 9 am – 12 pm I N J U LY T R A N S F O R M AT I O N June 12 - 15 July 2 - 30 Need: Youth & adult leaders DIXON MEMORIAL VA C AT I O N B I B L E Sign up: www.bumc.net/VBS C H U R C H D AY C A M P SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
SERVING
WAY S TO S E R V E
June 26 - 29
HARVEST HANDS SUMMER CAMP Date TBD
July 10 - 14
LOVE IN DEED GOLF SCRAMBLE August 14
Pr a y f o r o u r y o u t h a s t h e y serve this summer High School Mission Trip (June 18 - 23) Middle School Mission Trip (July 9 - 14) Jubilation Choir Tour (June 5 - 9) Sonshine Choir Tour (July 15 - 22)
INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS www.bumc.net/MissionTrips Join us as we build relationships with our brothers and sisters around the world! 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
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP SURVEY www.bumc.net/Survey Please respond by Wednesday, May 31 Help our Adult Discipleship Team create programs that will benefit your spiritual growth. The survey takes about 7 minutes to complete and will help shape our curriculum to better meet your needs. All answers are confidential, though you can share your contact information for further discussion. You can pick up a paper copy at the Connection Point desk or participate online at www.bumc.net/Survey. We appreciate your feedback!
WOMEN'S SUMMER SUPPER SERIES www.bumc.net/AdultClasses
Summer studies
June 20 & July 18, 6:15 – 8:15 pm, Haney Hall Join us for dinner this summer as we refocus our souls on God by seeking Sabbath. Each night we'll do a short Bible study and try a new Sabbath practice together. Cost is $10. Childcare is available with advanced notice. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to learn more.
Weekly Announcements
SENIOR DAY OUT Wednesday, May 31, 10:30 am, BUMC Join us for lunch and a trip to Music City Indoor Karting, ending at Rev. Adam Jones’ house for dinner! Cost is $30. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. JUBILATION TOUR SEND-OFF CONCERT Sunday, June 4, 4 pm, Sanctuary Enjoy a free concert by our Jubilation Choir before they head out on the road for their annual summer tour! This year's show, "Stories and Songs," was written by several talented BUMC youth and adults. 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. PROJECT TRANSFORMATION DINNERS June 7 & July 21 Sign up your family or Sunday school class to provide dinner for Project Transformation interns in June or for campers' families in July. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to learn more. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, June 11, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm, BUMC Parking Lot Help us reach our goal of 40 units of blood. You can increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of being deferred. Sign up online with RapidPass to reduce your wait time on the day of the drive. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to learn more. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 26-29, 9 am – 12 pm This week is packed with your child’s favorite activities, including music, games, and Bible exploration! For completed Pre-K – 4th graders. Cost is $10 by May 31. Sign up at www.bumc.net/VBS. STUDENT MINISTRY SUMMER Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more. Wednesday Night Hangouts, 5-7 pm Tasty Tuesdays at Sweet Cece’s Brentwood Begins Tuesday, May 30, 2-3 pm Annual Conference Café Volunteers, June 11-13 Contact: Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net Volunteer at VBS! June 26-29 Contact: Lee at lfrench@bumc.net
FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH May is Foster Care Awareness Month! OFAM wants to recognize those individuals who currently or have ever worked with foster children. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net if you have been involved with foster care so OFAM can recognize you. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WOMEN'S BUILD Friday, June 9, 8 am – 4 pm, Franklin Ladies, join us for our final Habitat build day! We'll be putting the final touches on the Dixon's home through landscaping, paint touch up, interior trim details, and a final clean sweep. We also need a volunteer to provide breakfast for the crew. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Housing. WOMEN'S KAYAKING TRIP Saturday, June 10, 9 am – 1:30 pm, Duck River Join our BUMC women for a day on the river! Spaces are limited; sign up by June 1. Cost is $25. Contact Paula at pcryan@bumc.net to sign up. KIDS MUSIC CAMP July 31 – August 4, 9 am – 2 pm Join Worship & Arts for a fun-filled week of singing and musical discovery! For completed K-5th graders. Older campers will present "In the Image" by Mark Burrows. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. BUMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Congratulations to the recipients of the BUMC Foundation scholarships: Jessica Armstrong, Sam Christie, Sarah Logan, Sarah Orange, and Hannah Williams. Thanks to each applicant for the significant ways you have impacted BUMC and the world! HOWARD OLDS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT This year's Howard Olds Scholarship is awarded to Addison Shock of Cookeville. Addison attends Vanderbilt Divinity School and currently serves as Pastor & Director of the Tennessee Tech Wesley Foundation. HARVEST HANDS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS June 5 – July 21 Intern with Harvest Hands for our elementary and middle school summer programs. Elementary contact: rachel@harvesthandscdc.com Middle School contact: tre@harvesthandscdc.com
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