September 25 - October 1, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
FALL HOUSING INITIATIVE www.bumc.net/Housing Saturdays, October 1 & 8, Columbia, TN Sign up for our fall Housing Initiative as we help build a home for the Reed family through Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury County. We need 15 volunteers for each build date. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
THANK YOU FROM MISSIONS & OUTREACH Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Louisiana flood disaster response. We collected 25 – 50 of each item requested by UMCOR, including rakes, box fans, garden sprayers, flat-bill shovels and extension cords. Those items were delivered by the Tennessee Conference to aid early responders in the cleanup efforts happening across Louisiana. Please continue to keep our brothers and sisters affected by the floods in your prayers. Contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net to learn more about the collection.
LOVE IN DEED www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed Saturday, October 15, 9 am, locations vary Love in Deed is a new initiative to send our congregation on a day of service. More than 800 people will serve with Open Table Nashville, Thriftsmart, Rocketown, Stop Hunger Now and UMCOR in a variety of ways that impact our community. The goals of the projects are to empower 50 homeless people, impact 500 local youth, train 100 people in disaster response, and provide 100,000 meals and 20,000 pounds of clothes and household items. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed to learn more. Love In Deed Ministry Highlight: UMCOR Disaster Response & Open Table Nashville UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own. Through UMCOR, United Methodists extend loving care to people in the United States, Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. In its holistic response to disasters, UMCOR offers disaster preparedness training, provides essential supplies and care – both physical and psychological – in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, and supports long-term rebuilding efforts and assists communities as they adapt. Open Table Nashville is a non-profit, interfaith community that disrupts cycles of poverty, journeys with the marginalized, and provides education about issues of homelessness. OTN is one of the leaders of How’s Nashville, a communitywide and collaborative effort to end chronic homelessness in Nashville, and provides families and individuals with the things they will need for their new homes.
Weekly Announcements CONNECTING COUPLES
"MERGE" MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
September 30 – October 2, Horton Haven Christian Camp Sign up at www.bumc.net/register; contact Stephanie at ssmith@bumc.net for more information.
NEW YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays, 9:30 am, Room A390 Are you a young adult looking for a place to connect? Join this new class featuring book and Bible studies, guest speakers, and social events during the week. Single or married, all are welcome! Contact Ginny Britt at rosegb25@gmail.com for more information.
BUMC HOME TEAM TAILGATE
Sunday, October 2, 9 – 10 am, by the Boy Scout Statue Join us at the last tailgate of the season for coffee and refreshments. Contact Mike Schenck at mschenck87@gmail.com for more information.
THE ART OF FORGIVING
Wednesdays, October 12–26, 6:30-8:00pm, A392 A three-week study of The Art of Forgiving by Lewis B. Smedes. Join us as we journey to the freedom and healing that comes from forgiveness. Cost is $15/ person; sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net for more information.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY FALL CRAFT EVENT
Tuesday, October 18, 6 pm, Room A182 Join us as we craft pumpkins to decorate your home this fall. Bring a sack dinner and drink; materials are provided. Cost is $5 per person; space is limited. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register.
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B153B A 6-week class for married couples to enhance their relationship and explore conflict resolution as a unit, led by John Fite, PhD. Contact Regina at rgirten@ bumc.net for more information.
LIGHT BULB MOMENTS WOMEN’S STUDY
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Tabernacle An 8-week women’s study over the book of Ephesians, led by Shawna Keller. Learn more at www.bumc.net/AdultClasses.
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS REHEARSAL
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Choral Suite Be a festival singer with the Chancel Choir as we rehearse for the annual Festival of Carols on December 11. We will save you a seat and a robe! Contact James at jwells@bumc.net for more information.
ONPOINT MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 am, Tabernacle Join the PointMen for breakfast and spiritual conversation every Thursday morning. Learn more at www.bumc.net/PointMen.
PAID POSITION AVAILABLE
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. Apply online at www.bumc.net/employment.
GREETERS NEEDED
Looking for a way to serve but lacking in time? We need volunteer greeters to welcome members and visitors to our worship services. Minimal time required. Families and people of all ages are welcome. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net for more information.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
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.
CAREER TRANSITIONS www.bumc.net/Career 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.
Sunday, October 9, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm BUMC Parking Lot Join us for the next Red Cross Blood Drive. Sign up for RapidPass to start the sign-in process at home before your donate. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to learn more. Our ministry partner in South Nashville
AFTER SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Ongoing, 3:45 – 5:15 pm at Napier Elementary Help with our elementary after-school program for one afternoon a week throughout the fall semester. Each afternoon will involve helping students with homework and assisting with sports or arts activities. Contact Rachel Gowan at rachel@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 Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. 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