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2013 MISSION OPPORTUNITIES Brentwood United Methodist Church
What you are holding in your hands at this moment is a beginning. A first for the Missions & Outreach department, a new way for you as a member of this congregation or guest to decide where you can best use your gifts to be of service to the community around you, and those in need around the world. As a church we have just scratched the surface of the impact we can have as a focused instrument of Christ. He commands us to go out into the world and deliver the good news. We are to live according to the example Christ has set for us, to care for the infirm, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, offer shelter to the homeless, to be the hands, heart, and feet of Christ. How will you choose to leave the building? Mike Dennison Director of Missions & Outreach Brentwood United Methodist Church
For All Mission Opportunities Contact Mike Dennison Director of Missions & Outreach 615-324-7222 mdennison@bumc.net
Maya Broaden-Knighten Administrative Assisant Missions & Outreach 615-324-7211 mknighten@bumc.net
Brentwood United Methodist Church 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 615.373.3663 • www.bumc.net
“The Church Has Left the Building!”
Table of Contents Year-Round Opportunities
Early Response Team................................... 1 GraceWorks Ministries.................................. 1 Mobile Medical Disaster Relief..................... 1 Men of Valor Men’s Prison Ministry.............. 1 Room in the Inn Tuesday Game Night.......... 2 Siloam Family Health Center........................ 2 61st Ave. UMC Saturday Meal Program........ 2 Better Decisions Women’s Ministry.............. 2
Quarterly Opportunities
GraceWorks Food Drive............................... 2 ReStore Drive for Habitat for Humanity........ 2
Winter Opportunities (December - February)
Room in the Inn............................................ 3 Last Minute Toy Store - 61st Ave. UMC........ 3 The Manger of GraceWorks.......................... 3 Adopt-A-Refugee......................................... 3 61st Ave. UMC Mentoring Program............... 4 Christmas Baskets....................................... 4 Emergency Response Team......................... 4
Spring Opportunities 61st Ave. UMC Mentoring Program............... 5 (March - May) Room in the Inn............................................ 5 Habitat for Humanity Build........................... 5 Rock the Chains Battle of the Bands........... 5 Spring Break Mission Trip............................. 5 Emergency Response Training..................... 6 Mountain Top Friends Weekend................... 6 South Africa Re-Visioning Mission Trip........ 6 Honduras Medical Mission Trip.................... 6 Summer Opportunities (June-August)
Trinity Lunch Company................................. 7 Downtown Water Bottle Blitz........................ 7 Christmas in July.......................................... 7 Mission Discovery Nashville......................... 7 Mission Discovery Westmoreland, TN.......... 7 Mountain Top................................................ 8 Jubilation and Sonshine Choir Tours............ 8 Camp Barnabas............................................ 8 Restore Haiti Mission Trip............................. 8 Bahamas Methodist Habitat Trip.................. 8
Autumn Opportunities (September-November)
GraceWorks Turkey Trot............................... 9 Better Decisions Women’s Prison Ministry... 9 Room in the Inn............................................ 9 61st Ave. UMC Mentoring Program............... 9 Mountain Top.............................................. 10 Mexico GYTTE Program............................. 10 Restore Haiti Mission Trip........................... 10 Honduras Medical Mission Trip.................. 10
Harvest Hands Ministry
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Early Response Team (adult)
Ministry Description Emergency response to areas hit by natural disasters Time Commitment As needed Job Description Answer the call to help when needed by traveling to areas hit by natural disasters and rendering aid; ready to travel on short notice and ERT certification preferred.
GraceWorks Ministries (family)
Ministry Description A non-profit ministry whose mission is to share the grace of God by providing comprehensive services to residents in need throughout Williamson County.
GraceWorks Thrift store Time Commitment Job Description
(1) 3-hour shift per month; summer includes opportunities for groups to work together donate, tag and organize merchandise, straighten and clean facility, merchandise donated items
GraceWorks Clothing Drive (family)
Time Commitment Job Description
2 times per year at BUMC Donate good, usable clothing; volunteer to coordinate and work the drop off site at BUMC
Second Saturday Serving at GraceWorks (family)
Time Commitment Job Description
2nd Saturday of every month, 9 am – noon or 1 – 4 pm Tag and organize merchandise for the thrift store, clean building, move warehouse items; prepare food baskets and fuel bags
Mobile Medical Disaster Relief (MMDR) (family)
Ministry Description a Brentwood-based group that helps meet the medical needs in time of disaster of vulnerable, under-served people in the USA and throughout the world. Time Commitment Tuesdays, 3 – 5 pm Job Description Assemble hygiene kits for international mission relief
Men of Valor Men’s Prison Ministry (adult)
Ministry Description ministry to inmates at the CCA facility on Harding Place Time Commitment 1 hour per week at CCA facility Job Description serve as an inmate mentor, training provided; Share Christ and learn more about yourself as you develop relationships through the Men of Valor Program
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Room In the Inn Tuesday Game Night Ministry (youth)
Ministry Description: Ministry with retired veterans and homeless men and women Time Commitment: Tuesdays, 6:20 – 8:30 pm Job Description: Play board games and eat snacks with participants at Room in the Inn
Siloam Family Health Center (adult)
Ministry Description: A faith-based, volunteer-driven clinic whose goal is help the underserved who slip through the cracks of the healthcare system due to time, money and language barriers. Time Commitment: once a week for a couple of hours Job Description: serve as an ambassador for Christ - greet patients or assist the processing of refugees coming into the city; serve as a prayer care intercessor for patients, many don’t know Christ
61st Ave UMC Saturday Meal Program (family)
Ministry Description: Provide a free meal to the homeless and church members of 61st Ave UMC gathered for worship. Time Commitment: Saturdays, 4:30 – 8:00 pm Job Description: Serve dinner and share worship fellowship experience with the homeless and church congregation
Better Decisions Women’s Prison Ministry (adult women)
Ministry Description Teaches inmates life skills to help gain more control over their lives and break the inter-generational cycle of crime. Time Commitment September - November 20-hour structured program over 8 weeks Job Description Attend focused training to help these women make the right decisions for a successful outcome.
GraceWorks Food Drive (family) Time Commitment: Job Description:
Sunday, January 27, April 28, July 28, October 27 After church go to the grocery, pick up needed food items, and bring them back to the church for immediate delivery; volunteer to coordinate and work the drop off site at BUMC
ReStore Drive for Habitat for Humanity (family)
Ministry Description: Sells new and gently-used home goods, building materials and appliances to the public at a reduced price. Time Commitment: Saturday, January 19, April 20, July 20, October 20 Job Description: Donate items for sale through Restore Habitat in Franklin or staff the drop off point.
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(December - February)
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Ministry Description Provides homeless men a warm place to sleep, a hot shower, laundry service, dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch to take with them the next day. Time Commitment Weekly, November to March; volunteers serve once Job Description Host RITI at BUMC; ideal for Sunday school classes or small groups.
Last Minute Toy Store @ 61st Ave UMC (family)
Ministry Description Provides last minute holiday gifts for families in Davidson County that are in need. Time Commitment 12-5 pm; December 19-22, 2012; 2013 - TBD Job Description Help set up the Toy Store, especially sorting toys and setting them out for display; Greet and make welcome those who are coming to the Toy Store; Register those seeking assistance; Help parents select toys for their children; Help provide child care for children while their parents “shop� for toys; Carry toys to cars (good job for teens); Translate information for non-English speakers (English-Spanish translators especially needed)
The Manger (family)
Ministry Description Gifts are collected for all ages and a store is open where heads-of-households with economic needs can shop for each of their loved ones for a nominal fee. Time Commitment December 13, 2012; 2013 - TBD Job Description Move toys from Graceworks to Manger warehouse prior to opening; Tag and organize merchandise (350 volunteers needed); Help clients choose family gifts (150 volunteers needed)
Adopt a Refugee (family)
Ministry Description Sharing Christ at Christmas and beyond with a refugee family Time Commitment Christmas season Job Description Purchase gifts from a provided wish list for each member of the family; training offered and highly encouraged; interpreter provided if necessary.
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Christmas Basket Families (family)
Ministry Description Provides Christmas dinner to families in need Time Commitment December 13-15, 2012; 2013 - TBD Job Description Help provide Christmas dinner to families in need by helping prepare and deliver baskets of food.
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Emergency Response Training (adult)
Ministry Description Training for disaster relief leaders or early responders Time Commitment February 2 Job Description BUMC will be the training host church. Be a hospitatlity volunteer and provide training meals.
For speciďŹ cs on the lastest Christmas serving opportunities see our weekly BEAM worship newsletter and our weekly ONLINE with BUMC enews. To subscribe visit www.bumc.net/newsletters.
(December - February)
Ministry Description Mentoring, homework help, and plenty of smiles and hugs for K-4th grade children at 61st Ave UMC. Time Commitment Once a week during the school year Job Description Work with youth through this program; transportation provided to and from 61st UMC to BUMC
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61st Avenue Mentoring Program (adults, older teens)
Schedule Some Spring . . . (March - May)
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61st Avenue Mentoring Program (adult & youth)
Ministry Description Mentoring, homework help, and plenty of smiles and hugs for K-4th grade children at 61st Ave UMC. Time Commitment Once a week during the school year Job Description Work with youth through this program; transportation provided to and from 61st UMC to BUMC
Room in the Inn (family)
Ministry Description Provides homeless men a warm place to sleep, a hot shower, laundry service, dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch to take with them the next day. Time Commitment Weekly, November to March; volunteers serve once Job Description Host Room in the Inn at BUMC; ideal for Sunday school classes or small groups
Habitat for Humanity (adult)
Ministry Description Partner with a deserving family in the construction of their new home Time Commitment TBD - generally in May Job Description Help with construction of the BUMC Habitat house; supply breakfast and lunch to our work crews; donate to the cost of construction.
Rock The Chains Battle of the Bands (family)
Ministry Description Educational Fundraising event to raise money and awareness of the fight against modern slavery Time Commitment May 3 Job Description Proceeds benefit the fight against modern slavery
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Spring Break Mission Trip (youth)
Ministry Description Partnering with Louisiana/Alabama UMC Conference to help with Hurricane Isaac. Time Commitment March 24-30 Job Description Cleanup duties include construction and home repair in southern Louisiana accompanied by worship, teaching, meeting new people, and a fun night off!
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Ministry Description Training for disaster relief leaders or early responders for national disasters Time Commitment March 29 & 30 Job Description BUMC will be the training host church. Be a hospitality volunteer and provide training meals.
MountainTop Friend’s Weekend (adults and Youth)
Ministry Description Serves families in the Cumberland Mountains of middle Tennessee through summer camps where youth groups do minor construction, yard work, painting projects, etc. Commitment April 12 - 14 or April 19 - 21 Job Description Families arrive Friday evening, work in the community on Saturday and leave Sunday morning after breakfast. Projects are based on group skills and needs of the MTOP families.
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South Africa Re-visioning Mission (adult)
Ministry Description Travel with a highly qualified group of individuals to determine our next phase of growth with the Thembelihle School, Brentwood Society Church, and the surrounding Community Time Commitment 10 days - 2 weeks, March or April Job Description Explore possible AIDS/HIV intervention/home health care-hospice program; research possible Economic Development program; specific skills will determine applicant viability for this intensive mission opportunity. Cost ranges from $3,500 to $4000.
Honduras Medical Mission Trip (adult)
Ministry Description Weeklong mission focused around medical and dental professionals serving the poor in and around Tegucigalpa, Honduras through portable clinics in conjunction with The Hands of Christ Mission Team Time Commitment April 7 - 14 Job Description Don’t have skills, don’t worry. We always need extra hands to do all those little things. Cost of travel for the week averages $1,500. Learn about yourself through service to others while being the hands, feet, and heart of Christ.
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Schedule Some Spring . . . (March - May)
Emergency Response Training (adult)
Summer Service with a Smile . . . (June - August)
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Trinity Lunch Company (family)
Ministry Description Weekly lunch program, Trinity UMC, East Nashville Time Commitment Weekly throughout the summer Job Description Prepare and deliver weekly brown bag lunches
Downtown Water Bottle Blitz (family)
Ministry Description Ministry to the thirsty in Music City. Share a cup of cold water in the name of Christ. Time Commitment June 29 and July 27 Job Description Share an experience with family and friends while quenching thirst on a hot summer day in downtown.
Christmas In July (family)
Ministry Description provide backpacks and school supplies to children in Middle, TN and surrounding areas. Time Commitment July 28 (Singles Area) – Sorting and Packing Party Job Description Have a fun time of sorting and filling over 600+ back-to-school backpacks.
Mission Discovery Nashville (senior high, jr. high, adult)
Ministry Description Work day to help residents in the community Time Commitment 5-day Trip Job Description Partner with inner city ministries; nightly worship; community cleanup, home visits, visiting the elderly.
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Mission Discovery Westmoreland, TN (adults & youth)
Ministry Description: Camp Mission Discovery is in a small farm community of Westmoreland, Tennessee Time Commitment: 5-day Trips Job Description: Paint, clean, and renew; worship together and encourage each other thru stories of God’s work.
MountainTop (adults and youth)
Ministry Description serves families in the Cumberland Mountains through summer camps where youth groups do minor construction, yard work, painting projects, etc.
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Youth Summer Ministry (rising 7th graders, ages 13+, adult chaperones) Time Commitment One week between June 1 and July 27 (TBD) Job Description Service Project or Day Camp. Minor Home, wheel chair ramps, painting, yard work, etc. One adult/5 yth.
Adult Summer Ministry (adult)
Time Commitment One week between June 9 and July 13 (TBD) Job Description Camp geared to adults 18+; home repair for disadvantaged families; counselor for at risk teens sharing Christ and developing new skills.
Jubilation Choir Tour (youth)
Ministry Description Tour to St. Louis to share hymns, worship music and an adaptation of GodSpell for retirement centers, special-needs facilities and nursing homes Time Commitment June 3-7
SonShine Choir Tour (youth)
Ministry Description Tour to Washington D.C. to sing in churches, retirement homes, special needs facilities, children’s day camps & juvenile detention centers Time Commitment July 12-20
Camp Barnabas (9th-12th graders and adults)
Ministry Description: Serving at Camp Barnabas, a Camp for children with special needs in Purdy, Missouri Time Commitment: July 30 - August 6
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Restore Haiti (family)
Ministry Description: Mission to empower a community to rise from a culture of desperation to one of hope by providing assistance in the areas of nutrition, education, health care, & general living conditions. Time Commitment: June 15 – 22, 2013 (7 days) Job Description: Minor construction, Vacation Bible School, medical.
Bahamas Methodist Habitat Trip (family)
Ministry Description: Not your “typical” family vacation but a chance to change the lives of others through hard work and service, along with beautiful beaches in the afternoons. Time Commitment: Summer (7 days) TBD Job Description: Hands on, home and roof repairs.
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Summer Service with a Smile . . . (June - August)
MountainTop (continued)
Activate your Autumn . . . (September - November)
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Graceworks Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1 Mile Fun Run Ministry Description Family-oriented 5K Run/Walk on a USAT&F Certified Course. Proceeds benefit GraceWorks Ministries. Time Commitment Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012 Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 Job Description All proceeds to benefit Graceworks Ministries
Better Decisions Women’s Prison Ministry (adult women)
Ministry Description Teaches inmates life skills that are designed to help them gain more control over their lives and thus to break the inter-generational cycle of crime. Time Commitment September - November 20-hour structured program over 8 weeks Job Description Attend focused training to develop the skill set needed to help these women make the right decisions for a successful outcome.
Room in the Inn (family)
Ministry Description Provides homeless men a warm place to sleep, a hot shower, laundry service, dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch to take with them the next day. Time Commitment Weekly, November to March; volunteers serve once Job Description Host Room in the Inn at BUMC; ideal for Sunday school classes or small groups
61st Avenue Mentoring Program (adult & teens)
Ministry Description Mentoring, homework help, and plenty of smiles and hugs for K-4th grade children at 61st Ave UMC. Time Commitment Once a week during the school year Job Description Work with youth through this program; transportation provided to and from 61st UMC to BUMC
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MountainTop (adults and youth)
Ministry Description Serves families in the Cumberland Mountains of middle Tennessee thru summer camps where youth groups do minor construction, yard work, painting projects, etc.
Friends Weekends (adult)
Time Commitment One weekend in the fall Job Description Work on capital improvements at MountainTop camp
Adult Fall Ministry (adult)
Time Commitment 5 weekends in October Job Description Camp geared to adults 18+ looking for Christian interaction; home repair for disadvantaged families; counselor for a for at risk teens.
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Mexico Give Ye Them To Eat Mission Trip www.gytte.org (adults)
Ministry Description Social outreach project of the Methodist Church of Mexico to combat hunger and poverty in rural areas. Time Commitment September 13 - 22 Job Description Travel to the Tree of Life Center in South Central Mexico to work with the Give Ye Them to Eat program; enjoy worship, learn about the Mexican culture and how the Methodist Church serves in this country.
Restore Haiti (family)
Ministry Description Empower a community to rise from a culture of desperation to one of hope through assistance in nutrition, education, health care, and general living. Time Commitment Fall Break (6 days), generally in October Job Description Minor construction, Vacation Bible School, medical.
Honduras Medical Mission Trip (adult)
Ministry Description Medical and dental professionals serving the poor in and around Tegucigalpa, in portable clinics. Time Commitment September 7 - 14 Job Description Don’t have medical skills, don’t worry. Lots of extra hands needed. Learn about yourself while being Christ’s hands, feet, and heart.
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Activate your Autumn . . . (September - November)
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Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville.
Programs After-school Program Mentor Ministry Description Build relationships with students by helping facilitate the day, reading with students, assisting with home work, tutoring where needed and helping with all program activities.
Elementary Mentor Time Commitment: Job Description
Monday-Thursday, 4:00-6:00 pm, Friday, 4:00-5:00 pm during the school year All mentors must undergo training before volunteering with Harvest Hands.
Youth Mentor Time Commitment Job Description
Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:00 pm during the school year All mentors must undergo training before volunteering with Harvest Hands.
emPower Sports Volunteer Ministry Description Dedicated to offering residents in the Harvest Hands neighborhoods of South Nashville opportunities to cultivate a healthy body and soul.
League Concession Staff Time Commitment
September-October (ag football season) January-February (basketball and cheerleading season) April-May (soccer season) 3 hour shifts, Saturdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm
League Coaches Time Commitment
September-October (ag football season) January-February (basketball and cheerleading season) April-May (soccer season) Mon or Tues (practice) 5-6 pm; Saturdays (games) 9 am-12 pm
emPower Sports Volunteer (continued) League Referees Time Commitment
September - October (flag football) April-May (soccer season) Saturdays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fitness Class Instructors Time Commitment Job Description
Monday-Friday anytime teach community Zumba,Yoga, Aerobics, and Karate classes
Summer Recreation Camp Volunteer Time Commitment Job Description
Monday-Friday, 10 am - 1 pm, June and July. One day a week commitment. Assist in sports, activities and implementation of camp each day
Seasonal Opportunities Harvest Festival Volunteer Ministry Description Annual Fall Festival for the South Nashville community. Time Commitment One Saturday in October Job Description Help in the planning of the event, set up, staffing booths and games at event, and tear down
Christmas Store Volunteer Ministry Description Christmas Store for our after-school program families. Families are able to purchase new items for Christmas gifts at 60% off retail value. All store items are donated. Time Commitment Mid-December Job Description Securing merchandise, Donating gifts or funds to purchase gifts.
Summer Program Mentor Ministry Description Daily summer program from 50 elementary, middle school and high school students Time Commitment Monday-Friday, 1-5 pm, June and July; one day a week Job Description Education mentor for study time, Monday-Thursday; Donate funds to sponsor a field trip each Friday
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Date Nov. – Dec. 2012 November 22, 2012 December 13, 2012 December 14, 2012 December 15, 2012 December 13, 2012 December 19 – 22, 2012 January – March 2013 January 19 January 27 February 2 March 29 & 30 March/April (TBD) April 7 – 14 April 20 April 28 May (TBD) May 3 June 2-‐ July 27 (TBD) June 3 – June 7 June 9 – July 13 (TBD) June 15 – June 22 June 29 July 7 -‐29 July 12 – July 20 July 20 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 – August 6 September 7 – 14 September 13-‐22 October (TBD) October 20 October 27 Nov. – Dec. 2013 November 28 December 13 December 14 December 2013 (TBD) December 2013 (TBD)
Description RITI (Room In The Inn) Graceworks Turkey Trot Adopt-‐A-‐Refugee Project Drop Off Christmas Baskets (Fill Baskets) Christmas Baskets (Delivery) The Manger (BUMC Night) Last Minute Toy Store RITI (Room in the Inn) ReStore Drive for Habitat of Humanity Graceworks Food Drive Emergency Response Training Emergency Response Training South Africa Re-‐visioning Mission Trip Honduras Medical Mission Trip ReStore Drive for Habitat for Humanity Graceworks Food Drive Habitat for Humanity Rock The Chains Battle of the Bands Mountain Top Youth Mission Trip Jubilation Choir Tour Mountain Top Adult Mission Trip ReStore Haiti Mission Trip Downtown Water Bottle Blitz Christmas In July Collection SonShine Choir Tour ReStore Drive for Habitat for Humanity Downtown Water Bottle Blitz Graceworks Food Drive Christmas In July Sorting and Packing Party Camp Barnabas Honduras Medical Mission Trip Mexico Give Ye Them To Eat Mission Trip Restore Haiti Mission Trip ReStore Drive for Habitat for Humanity Graceworks Food Drive RITI (Room in the Inn) Graceworks Turkey Trot Christmas Baskets (Fill Baskets) Christmas Baskets (Delivery) The Manger (BUMC Night) Last Minute Toy Store
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