October 23 - 29, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
PHOTO BOOTHS Stop by the photo booths 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!
THANK YOU!! Thanks to each of you who served during Love in Deed last Saturday! Together we were able to make the following impact:
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youth packed 1,014 health kits through UMCOR
pounds of clothing and shoes were collected through ThriftSmart
volunteers packed 100,560 meals through Stop Hunger Now
volunteers packed 27 "Welcome Home" kits through Open Table Nashville
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volunteers individuals renovated and trained to repaired youth become a part outreach of an emergency facilities and response team learned about through UMCOR working with Emergency youth through Response Rocketown Training
SPIRITUAL GIFTS CLASSES www.bumc.net/MyGifts Sign up for one of our many “Serving from the Heart” studies to learn how you’re gifted. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information. 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 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.
Weekly Announcements ROOM IN THE INN
BOUNDARIES
Wednesdays, 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.
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.
“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.
SUNNY DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Tuesday, November 1, 11:15 am, BUMC Sanctuary This annual service honors members of Sunny Day who have passed away.
Begins November 1 Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothing for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
2017 MISSION TRIPS
Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips or contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information. Jacmel, Haiti January 2-7 Work with Restore Haiti at VBS, in the clinic, and on painting projects Tegucigalpa, Honduras January 21-28 Medical mission trip to assist with the medical needs of various communities and to support The Hands of Christ Women's Hospital
FALL HOUSING THANK YOU
On October 8, we finished building and dedicated the Reed Family’s house in Columbia, TN. Thanks to everyone who helped build this family a home!
BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER
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.
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
OLDER ADULT SEMINAR
Thursday, November 17, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Haney Hall Join us for "End of Life: Peaceful Preparations" to learn about practical, financial and theological applications to end of life planning. This class is led by Dr. Jeff Wilson, Carol Austin, Tim Roberson and Scott Thompson. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or 615-324-7256 for more information.
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.
CELEBRATION WEEKEND
November 19 & 20, all services We invite those considering church membership to make BUMC their home on Celebration Weekend. As we celebrate our individual and communal commitments to the church, we also want to celebrate our growing community. Contact Rev. Allison Fasig at afasig@bumc.net or 615-969-3086 for more information on membership.
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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