May 29 - June 4, 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 new sermon series, we will be 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.
4Life Series www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Wednesday, June 1 and 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Room A389 4Life is a class tailored specifically to those who are newer to BUMC and interested in learning more about “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” No registration required. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net for more information.
Home Team Tailgate www.facebook.com/HomeTeamTailgate Sunday, June 5, 9 – 10 am, by the Boy Scout Statue Join the BUMC Home Team Tailgate Crew for hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship before or after worship! Contact Mike Schenck at mschenck87@gmail.com for more information.
Jubilation Choir Send-Off Concert www.bumcSM.net Sunday, June 5, 4 pm, Sanctuary Help send off our 7th – 9th grade Jubilation Choir as they travel to St. Louis, MO, June 6-10. They will visit retirement communities, juvenile facilities and homeless shelters to sing and share God’s blessings with each resident. The concert will include a guest choir, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.
Red Cross Blood Drive www.RedCrossBlood.org Sunday, June 12, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Help us reach our goal of 40 units of blood for the American Red Cross. To reduce the number of deferred donors, please increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of a low hemoglobin level. Call Brenda Duncan at 615-373-5637 for information.
Called Charge Conference There will be a called Charge Conference on Sunday, June 5 at 12:30 pm in Room A291 to elect church leaders for the coming year.
Weekly Announcements CHILDREN’S SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY
Wednesday, June 8, 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.
“HALF-TRUTHS” BOOK STUDY by Adam Hamilton Sundays, June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17 9:45 – 10:45 am, Chapel Led by Carol Bumbalough. A study of some halftruths we think are taught in scripture but really aren’t. No registration required.
SUMMER CHANCEL CHOIR Sundays, 10:30 am, Choir Room Join us as a summer singer in the 11:05 service. We will greet you with a robe and a smile! Contact James at jwells@bumc.net for more information.
VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER Tennessee Annual Conference June 12 – 15 Welcome Desk, Parking Lot Greeters & Shuttle Drivers Contact Jennie at jstockard@bumc.net Youth Café Workers Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net to volunteer.
Children’s Summer Sunday School Sundays, June 5 - August 7, 9:30 am Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
Project Transformation June 13 - 16, 9:15 am – 12:15 pm, 61st Ave UMC Contact Jackie Shields at docshields@comcast.net.
Vacation Bible School June 27 – 30, 9:00 am - 12 noon Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
www.bumc.net/summer2016 Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net or Sarah at scage@bumc.net for more information. Vacation Bible School June 27 – 30, 9 am – 12 noon Pre-K – 4th grade; cost is $10/child until May 31. Barefoot Republic Camp and Little Feet Camp July 11 – 15, 9 am – 4 pm Barefoot Republic is Pre-K – 5th grade; cost is $250; Little Feet is 3 – Pre-K; cost is $200. BUMC56 Bridge Retreat July 28 - 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. Contact Maggie at mjarrell@bumc.net or visit bumc.net/summer2016 for more information.
STUDENT MINISTRY “MISSION HERE” WEEK
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.
BUMC FOUNDATION 2016 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The BUMC Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016 high school graduate recipients of the $1000 BUMC Scholarships: Alexandria Aaron, Cristina De La Rosa, Caroline Enright, Charlie Tate, and Emily Wiseman. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
COMMUNION SERVERS NEEDED Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Harvest Hands KaBoom! Playground Build
Thursday, June 2, 8 am – 5 pm We need volunteers to help with Prep Day for our KaBoom! build. Contact Jessica Holman at Jessica@harvesthandscdc.com for more information.
Harvest Hands Summer Opportunities
Items needed by June 3: fishing poles, tents, hiking backpacks, tackle boxes, walking sticks, camping equipment, bug spray and sunscreen. Contact Tre Dunn at tre@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer or donate.
Communion server volunteers are needed for our homebound ministry team. If you are willing to deliver communion to persons unable to attend church services, contact Julie at jdonley@bumc.net or 615-324-7254.
PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE
There are multiple employment opportunities available at the BUMC campuses, including Director of Youth Ministry at Trinity and Facilities Ministry Staff at Brentwood. Visit www.bumc.net/employment or email hr@bumc.net for more information.
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