October 16 - 22, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
PHOTO BOOTHS IN BREEZEWAYS Sunday, October 16, 7:45 am – 12:45 pm Stop by the photo booths in the Breezeways to take a picture with your family and friends. Hang your picture up on our Gifted wall to help us celebrate all of the ways God has Gifted us, individually and collectively! The photo booths will be here next weekend for both Saturday and Sunday services.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS CLASSES www.bumc.net/MyGifts Have you ever thought about what your spiritual gifts are or how God might be calling you to use your gifts? Sign up for one of our many “Serving from the Heart” studies to learn how you’re gifted. We’re offering classes a variety of days and times to fit your schedule. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information. Tuesdays, October 18 – November 8 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Room A291 Thursdays, October 20 – November 10 | 9:30 – 11:30 am, Room A291 Saturday, October 29 | 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Room A291 Sundays, October 23 & 30 | 9:30 – 10:45 am, Memorial Chapel Sundays, November 6 & 13 | 9:30 – 10:45 am, Chapel
EMPOWER 5K www.empowerrun.racesonline.com Saturday, October 29, 8:30 am It’s time for the annual Empower 5K! Bring your whole family and get active while supporting Harvest Hands. Registration is $35; online registration closes October 27. Contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com to volunteer for race day. Costumes are highly encouraged!
SHOPAPALOOZA www.bumc.net/Shopapalooza Wednesday, November 9, 9:30 am – 7:00 pm, BUMC Join us for the BUMC Day School’s annual SHOPapalooza. There will be 40+ local vendors selling unique and handmade items. Get a head start on Christmas shopping for friends and loved ones. No admission fee; bring a friend! Contact bumcshop@gmail.com for more information.
INSTAGRAM LAUNCH @BrentwoodUMC Keep up to date with everything happening at BUMC on our new Instagram channel! Connect with us @BrentwoodUMC to see highlights of different ministries and programs around the church. As you share your own photos around the church, be sure to tag us and use #BrentwoodUMC so we can see life happening here through your eyes! Follow us on Instagram!
Weekly Announcements CAREER TRANSITIONS
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Sundays, 9:30 am, locations vary We have two new Sunday School classes for people in all stages of life. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@ bumc.net or 615-324-7258 or stop by the Connection Point for more information. Bible to Life (all ages, single or married), Workroom For those with little or no Bible knowledge who want to learn and apply it to their lives Young Adults (single or married), Room A390 Engage deeper in Bible study, discuss currents events and build community with each other
WOMEN'S MINISTRY FALL CRAFT EVENT
Tuesday, October 18, 6 pm, Room A182 Join us as we create fall décor, perfect for your home this season. Cost is $5/person; space is limited. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.
Mondays, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall Join us for weekly presentations and networking between Nashville business professionals and those in-between jobs or looking for a career change. Contact Shannon at sgarrett@bumc.net or Mike Davis at mdavis2191@outlook.com for more information or visit www.bumc.net/Career.
“HALF TRUTHS” BOOK STUDY
Wednesdays, Oct. 26 – Nov. 16, 6:30 pm, Rm A184 A 4-week study of Adam Hamilton’s “Half Truths,” led by Lee French and other BUMC staff. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register.
ONPOINT MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 am, Tabernacle Join the PointMen for a time of fellowship and spiritual conversation over chicken biscuits and coffee every Thursday morning. Learn more at www.bumc.net/PointMen.
BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER
BOUNDARIES
Wednesdays beginning October 19 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B152B An 8-week study to learn a whole new way of successfully dealing with life’s challenges. Expand your freedom and improve relationships by learning how to set personal boundaries. Cost is $22/person; sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net for more information.
BUMC DAY SCHOOL FALL FEST
Friday, October 21, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, Day School Parking Lot Join us for preschooler-friendly activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatable jumpers, train rides, magic shows, indoor games and more! Tickets are $10 per person (includes dinner and games). You can buy your tickets at the Day School office or at the door. Costumes are encouraged!
THIRD GRADE BIBLE BLAST
Sunday, October 23, 12:15 pm, Family Life Center Register your child for 3rd Grade Bible Presentation & Bible Blast (Milestone #4). After your child receives a Bible in one of the Sunday services, they’ll learn how to use them during Bible Blast. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register; contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information.
ROCK THE CHAINS INTEREST MEETING
Sunday, October 23, 3:45 pm, Youth Area We are now recruiting a student lead team for the 10th Annual Rock the Chains! Rock the Chains is a student-led battle of the bands that raises money and awareness in the fight against modern day slavery. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for more information.
Sunday, December 4, 4 – 8 pm, BUMC All 7th – 12th graders are invited to join us for a night of fun and fellowship. We’ll dine our way from house to house, from appetizers through dessert! Cost is $10/person; sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for more information.
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT
December 28 – 31, Springville Camp, Odenville, AL Join 200 of your closest BUMCSM friends on our biggest trip of the year! Early bird registration is open now until October 30; Regular registration closes November 13. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/ register and bring a friend. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net for more information.
PAID POSITION AVAILABLE
Apply online at www.bumc.net/employment Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant: full-time, 40 hours/week; Brentwood campus. This position works with the Children’s Ministry staff to provide support for programs, leadership and day-to-day tasks. Database Management Assistant: part-time, 25 hours per week; Brentwood campus. This position works directly with the Director of Systems & Database to maintain church management software.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
AFTERSCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers for each of our afterschool programs through the rest of the school year. Days and times vary; contact Rachel Gowen at rachel@harvesthandscdc.com 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 Julia Todd at 615-324-7256. 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 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/Stephen Ministry 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