Weekly announcements - September 24

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

September 24 - 30, 2017

COMMISSIONING SUNDAY

This weekend we are commissioning our volunteers for Love In Deed, our church-wide day of service on September 30. You can still sign up to serve next weekend at www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed.

LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join us at Love In Deed, our church-wide day of service! There are opportunities to serve at BUMC and across Greater Nashville. Contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net to learn more.

SIGN UP online or at the tables in the Breezeways for one of our projects, including: Rise Against Hunger 200 more volunteers needed Habitat for Humanity 15 more volunteers needed UMCOR Health Kits Student Ministry project on Sunday, October 1 Collection Bags in the Narthex for our donation projects DONATE to Love In Deed online (www.bumc.net/MyAccess), by check (memo line Love In Deed), or by text (BUMCLID and a dollar amount to 28950). Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We still have $16,000 to raise for our projects, including: Rise Against Hunger funds to assemble 100,000 meals Habitat for Humanity funds to build a home for first-time homeowners STUDENT MINISTRY FAMILIES are invited to work together on UMCOR Health Kits, Rise Against Hunger, and Rocketown projects. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more.

REFUEL www.bumc.net/Refuel

Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Connect with God at Refuel! Enjoy dinner with the family, then stay to hear Rev. Toi King teach on the Book of Ezekiel and share her own faith story while kids and youth go to programs or childcare. Sign language interpretation and Facebook Live broadcast are available.

RSVP for dinner by 12 p.m. Tuesday by contacting Paula at 615.373.3663 or pcryan@bumc.net –OR– visit www.bumc.net/Register. $5 for 12 and under; $10 for 13 and older ($30 max/family). Childcare available with registration.

Weekly dinner menu is online.

LIVE WELL

LIVE WELL: EMOTIONAL WELLNESS THROUGH ANXIETY

Wednesdays beginning October 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Do you suffer from anxiety? Have you been told to "let go and let God"?

Anxiety has biological causes and is not the result of an inability to "let go."

This 5-week study gives you the opportunity to explore emotional wellness while giving and receiving encouragement. Contact Rev. Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net or 615.324.7240 to learn more. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

Weekly Announcements

BUMCSM SMALL GROUP LEADERS

Sundays, 5-8 p.m.

We have an urgent need for 4 small group leaders for the 2017-2018 school year! This weekly commitment not only impacts our students' spiritual formation, but yours as well. Contact Lee at lfrench@bumc.net to volunteer.

"TRUTH AND BEAUTY" WOMEN'S STUDY Tuesdays beginning September 26, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m.

Focus on drawing near the heart of God through creative encounters with scripture, nature, and the arts. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

MEXICO MISSION PARTNER LUNCHEON

Sunday, October 1, 12:30 p.m., Room A291 Are you interested in hearing more about our Mexico ministry? Enjoy lunch with some of our trip leaders to learn about getting involved. RSVP is required. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

SOUTH AFRICA MISSION PARTNER LUNCHEON

Sunday, October 1, 12:30 p.m., Room A292 See a presentation by our interns from Candler School of Theology who spent 10 weeks serving with our 3 ministries in South Africa. RSVP is required. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, October 8, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Parking Lot Donate at BUMC to help save lives! To reduce the odds of being deferred, increase your intake of ironrich foods. Sign up ahead of time with the RapidPass app or online at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Sunday, October 8, 2-4 p.m., BUMC Front Lawn Pets bless our lives daily; let's give them a day to be blessed! The service of blessing is 2:30 – 2:45 p.m., followed by fun for your whole family for the rest of the afternoon. Enjoy photo booths, crafts, pet-friendly and human-friendly treats, and a commemorative pet tag for you to take home.

A SPIRITUAL PATH THROUGH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Monday, October 16, 11:30 a.m., Haney Hall Carlen Maddux, author of "A Path Revealed," will join us for lunch and discussion on how hope, love, and joy find us deep in a maze called Alzheimer's. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register.

BREATHING SPACE: A WOMEN'S RETREAT

October 20-22, Beersheba Springs Assembly Ladies, sign up for our fall retreat by October 1!

Commune with God and others as we spend time away and learn from Rev. Caren Teichmann. Spaces are limited! Cost is $150/person (shared room). Sign up at www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat.

EMPLOYMENT AT BUMC

Visit www.bumc.net/Employment to learn more.

Adult Ministries Administrative Director Full-time position: Seeking an organized self-starter with excellent organizational and relational skills along with the ability to manage workflow and understand budgeting processes. Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of administrative experience.

CCF Assistant Lead Teacher Full-time position providing a safe, loving, Christian environment for young children to foster intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and development.

DAY SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL

Friday, October 20, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., BUMC Parking Lot Join us at the Day School’s Fall Festival! Bring the kids for games, train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more. Tickets are $10 and include dinner. Buy your tickets at the Day School office.

SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP DINNER

Thursday, October 26, 6 p.m., Haney Hall Join us for dinner as we celebrate our partnership in South Africa with 3 different schools and Brentwood Society Church. This dinner is an opportunity to learn more about the ministry if you're interested in being a sponsor. Sign up at www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP

January 20-27, 2018 Medical professionals and spiritual care providers, join The Hands of Christ on a medical mission trip with local doctors and missionaries. Cost is $900 + airfare; spaces are limited. Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips to learn more and sign up.

HARVEST HANDS VOLUNTEERS

The new school year is here and we need you! We're recruiting volunteers to help with homework and art and sports activities. Commit to one hour (4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.) at least one afternoon per week for the semester. Contact Chartrice Crowley at chartrice@harvesthandscdc.com to learn more.

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 can make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer.

Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues 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/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. www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663