welcome make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. May 31 - June 6, 2015 hurch ed Methodist C wood Unit t n e r B M ay 17 - 23, 2015 f h odist Churc ion o United Meth ublicat d o p o w a t n e Br EAM ation of The B public a M EA The B Human Development Initiative - What are YOU doing this summer? Stop by the table in the Narthex to sign up to serve this summer! During the months of June and July, we will be serving in our community through a variety of ways: tutoring, summer programming, collecting school supplies, etc. We invite you to find a place of belonging with one of our many partners in Human Development. For more information, visit www.bumc.net/HumanDev.
Jubilation Choir Send Off Concert Sunday, May 31 @ 4 pm in the Sanctuary Help send off our 7th-9th Grade Jubilation Choir as they travel to Charlotte, NC on June 1-5.
Annual Conference Volunteers Needed (7th-12th and Adults) Sunday, June 7 - Wednesday, June 10 Help provide hospitality for our guests at the Tennessee Annual Conference! • Greeters and Guest Services Desk helpers needed during the day and evenings. Contact Leslie Hotzfeld, lhotzfeld@bumc.net, 615-324-7234 if you are available. • Café Breakfast, lunch, and at least one dinner are served to the participants. Sign up at www.bumc.net/summer. • Parking Lot Attendants & Shuttle Drivers Contact Judy Bumgarner, jbumgarner@bumc.net, 615-373-3664.
Vacation Bible School - June 22-25 Sunday, May 31 is the deadline to register your kids (ages 5 by 8/15 - 4th grade): for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are also needed! Register at www.bumc.net/VBS.
Divorce Recovery Wednesdays, June 17 - July 22, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, $30 Rebuild life on a solid foundation. Childcare available with advance registration. For information or to register, contact Julia, 615-324-7256, jtodd@bumc.net. Charge Conference There will be a Charge Conference on Sunday, June 7, at 12:30 pm in Room B447 for update and action on the Holt property. All Church council members should plan to be present.
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Team Interest Meetings Haiti: Sunday, May 31 @ 11 am in the Tabernacle Mexico: Wednesday, June 3 @ 6 pm, Room A391 If you are considering being a part of one of our teams, contact Rebekah at rscott@bumc.net.
‘Mission Here’ (7th-12th grades) 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.
It’s Time to Tailgate Sunday, June 7 between 9 and 10 am
College Sunday School Class
8th Annual Family Fishing Day & Cookout Saturday, June 13, 9 am - 2 pm, Renfro Farm
Church Now (10th-12th grades) Info Mtg: Sunday, May 31 @ 11 am in A182
in the lawn area near the Boy Scout statue. Join the Home Team tailgate crew for hot coffee, refreshments and fellowship. Questions? Contact Mike Schenck atmschenck87@gmail.com.
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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, June 14, 7:30-12:30 pm Goal: 40 units of blood. To help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal, increase your intake of iron-rich foods. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to learn more.
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 tells a highly personal, heartbreaking, and uplifting story that will bolster your faith. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.
“A Salute to America” Concert to Recognize Military Personnel & Veterans Sunday, June 28, 7 pm, Sanctuary Patriotic music by the BUMC Chancel Choir and Chamber Choir and the Belmont University Brass.
Bridge Retreat 2015 for 4th, 5th & 6th Graders July 30 – August 2 Rising 5th, 6th, and 7th grades are invited to the Bridge Retreat 2015 for fun, fellowship, and worship as we transition students into and out of BUMC 56. Visit bumc.net/bumc56 to register!
Elevate (Single Adults, 30-50) Sunday, June 28 - Nashville Sounds Faith Night Have fun, serve others, experience the love of Christ and take your life to the next level! Find out more about Elevate at bumc.net/singles.
Are you home this summer on break from college? Join us for fellowship and a discussion-based college gathering at 9:30 am in The Pit (A182) in the Youth Area (through August 9).
Do you like children? Interested in becoming a teacher? Want to serve the church? Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders interested in serving in Preschool, Elementary, 5th-6th, or 7th-8th Sunday School next year are invited! Talk to Adam Jones at ajones@bumc.net.
Things for Kids this Summer Register at www.bumc.net/Camps Barefoot Republic (rising K-6th): July 20-24 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): June 22-25 Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Field Trip Sponsorships Needed
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.
Flower Ministry Vase Collection Has Ended Thanks to everyone who has brought vases to share with the flower ministry. For now, they have all they need and don’t have any room to store additional vases. So keep collecting them and we’ll let you know when they are needed again!
Photoshop/Camera Buffs We need help with cropping photos, taking photos and/or displaying photos for the Caring Ministry. Amateurs are welcome! Contact Judy at jbumgarner@bumc.net for details.
Paid Position: Youth Café Coordinator Apply to HR@bumc.net. Job description can be found at www.bumc.net/employment.