September 20 - 26, 2015 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Ways to be in Ministry with the Syrian Refugees Please consider how you can help: • Pray daily for the refugees and those who are assisting them. • Give to UMCOR ‘s International Disaster Response, Advance #982450. 100% of your gift will help children and families, including Syria’s refugees, who are uprooted by disasters. • Give to the BUMC Refugee Crisis & Settlement Fund which will be used to fund organizations and ministries that help resettle refugees here in Greater Nashville. • Get involved in local refugee outreach opportunities by calling the BUMC Missions office.
Stephen Ministry Info Session Sunday, September 20, in the Parlor following the 8:15 am & 9:45 am worship services Stephen Ministry empowers and equips a team of lay-people to provide long term, one-to-one, Christ-centered, confidential care, to people experiencing grief, unemployment, hospitalization, loneliness, divorce, financial stress, terminal illness, and other life difficulties. To learn more about being a part of this caring ministry, come to an information session in the parlor after the 8:15 and 9:45 Sunday morning services. www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry
Alive Hospice Grief Support Group at BUMC Fall Session: September 24-November 12, Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm. Alive Hospice grief support groups meet for 8 weeks and are facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Pre-registration by telephone is required by calling 615-963-4732.
Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation: Divorce Recovery Classes Wednesdays through Ocober 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B152-A Appropriate for anyone going through divorce. Explore roller-coaster feelings, learn to forgive, discuss dating after divorce, learn how to deal with an ex – and discover available, community resources. Cost - $30; pre-registration is recommended. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or 615-324-7256. www.bumc.net/SupportAndEducation
Calling All Golfers! Monday, October 26 Our 2nd Annual Make a Difference Golf Scramble will be at Old Natchez Country Club. We are looking forward to another great day of fellowship and golf. Stop by the table in the Narthex for more information on how to register as a player or team and/or sponsor. All proceeds benefit Stop Hunger Now. www.bumc.net/hunger OnPoint Speaker Series for Men sponsored by PointMen Men’s Ministry Thursday, September 24, 6:30 am in the Tabernacle This week’s speaker: Jimbo Head, right-hand man to Richard Simmons, founder of The Center for Executive Leadership in Birmingham. Weekly speakers tackle the challenges all men face, with table discussions afterwards for those who want to dig deeper. And the coffee and biscuits are plentiful! www.bumc.net/PointMen
Weekly Announcements Adult Study: Making Sense of the Bible Sunny Day Annual Memorial Service Tuesday, October 6, Sanctuary, 11:15 am This meaningful service honors and remembers volunteers and members of the Sunny Day Club who have passed away. All are invited to attend. Contact Julie Thomas, 615-370-9327, or Katie Anderson, 615-370-9467, with any questions.
Last Home Team Tailgate Sunday, October 4 anytime between 9 and 10 am Join us for one more morning of fellowship, food and coffee in the area near the Boy Scout statue. This is our last tailgate of the season so we hope to see you! Questions? Contact Mike Schenck at mschenck87@gmail.com.
Project Transformation’s new after-school programs need volunteers Sites are Antioch UMC, Tulip Street UMC and Matthews Memorial UMC. Volunteers are asked to serve one day per week (Monday-Thursday from 3:45 to 5:15 pm). Contact Ali at sokolowski@pttennessee.org or call the PT office at 615-810-9620. Carpooling available to Antioch UMC. Contact Jackie Shields at docshields@comcast.net.
South Africa Updates & Celebration Dinner
Sunday, September 27: Dr. Carolyn Hancock from South Africa will update us during worship on how our sponsorships are helping over 300 children obtain an education in loving, Christian environments. Tuesday, September 29: A dinner to celebrate our ministry partners in South Africa. To attend the dinner, contact Lynn Queener at 615-373-6959 or lq1208@aol.com.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
After-school Program Volunteers Individuals are needed to commit to volunteering one day a week with our elementary after-school program. You will work with a small group of students and help with homework, assist in implementing other educational activities and build relationships with students. If you’re interested contact Alissa Ly at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com.
Sundays, October 4-25, 5:00-6:15pm Led by Judith Bone In four sessions we’ll take a look at questions you might have about the Bible…Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? Rev. Adam Hamilton addresses some often misunderstood biblical themes leading to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving. www.bumc.net/register.
Fall Curriculum Fair for Adult Sunday School and Small Group Leaders Sunday, October 4, 9:15 am-11:15 am, Lobby
New Member Sunday Saturday or Sunday, October 10 or 11 at any service. If you are a long-time regular BUMC visitor who just hasn’t gotten around to joining or you’ve been wanting to join but you’re a little apprehensive about coming to the front of the Sanctuary by yourself … whatever the reason, we encourage you to take the vows of membership. You’ll be welcomed into the church surrounded by others who have decided to make the commitment to membership as well. Contact Rev. Allison Fasig at afasig@bumc.net or 615-324-7243.
Student Ministry Fall Retreats Adult volunteers needed for both retreats. Great way to connect to new people, your small group leader, and to God! Also pivotal experience for growing in your faith. www.bumc.net/register • 7th-8th Grade Merge Retreat at Horton Haven Christian Camp, October 2-4 (register by September 20) • 9th-12th Grade Expand Overnight at BUMC, September 25-26 (A few spots available - register ASAP - contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net).
Adult Leaders needed for BUMC Kids Adventures If you are looking for ways to get involved with the Children’s Ministry but cannot serve on Sunday mornings, this may be the service opportunity for you! Adult leaders are needed to help facilitate fun activities and small groups on Sunday evenings with our 1st - 4th graders. Leaders can serve on a rotating basis at least once a month, or more! Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
Godly Play Volunteers Needed The Children’s Ministry Team is seeking volunteers to help teach Godly Play once a month. Specific needs are during the 8:15 am and 11:05 services. Contact Sarah Cage, scage@bumc.net.
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 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. bumc.net/FindSupport
Stephen Ministry Trained Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care. Call the confidential hotline: 615 577-4881. 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. bumc.net/CaringMinistries.