Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
September 3 - 9, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING: HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF This month’s communion offering is for the UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response Fund for Hurricane Harvey relief. All donations to the Disaster Response Fund are used for relief efforts; nothing is kept for operational costs. You can give during Communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register. See the next page to learn more about how you can help.
LOVE IN DEED DAY OF SERVICE www.bumc.net/LoveInDeed Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit the table in the Narthex to sign up for our day of service at BUMC and across Greater Nashville.
REFUEL www.bumc.net/Refuel
Wednesday, September 6, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Connect with God at our first night of Refuel! Enjoy dinner with the family, then stay to hear our pastors and guest speaker, Dr. Rip Patton, reflect on the Book of Jeremiah while kids and youth go to programs or childcare. Dr. Patton was a Nashville Freedom Rider during the Civil Rights Movement and serves on the board of the Nashville Freedom School. Sign language interpretation and Facebook Live broadcast will be available. RSVP for dinner by 12 p.m. Tuesday by contacting Paula at pcryan@bumc.net or 615.373.3663 –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.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Women's Studies “(Be)Loved” A weekly study led by Judith Bone “Numbers: Learning Contentment in a Culture of More” Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m.; led by Lou Anne Jacobs “Creed: What Christians Believe and Why” Thursdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m.; led by Carol Bumbalough "Truth and Beauty" Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m.; led by Jean Foster Disciple Bible Study A 32-week intensive study of the Bible Disciple Bible Study I Disciple Bible Study II Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Disciple Bible Study IV Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Sundays, 5-7 p.m. Jesus in the Gospels Sundays, 5-7 p.m. A 32-week study of the 4 Gospels led by Bim Tudor
KIDSALE www.bumc.net/KidSale Fall KidSale is quickly approaching! See the next page to learn more about our semi-annual consignment sale.
Weekly Announcements
HARVEY DISASTER RESPONSE
How can we help those affected by Hurricane Harvey? 1. Pray for those whose lives are being impacted; for first responders and volunteers; and for God to stir our hearts to respond 2. Give to UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response (Advance #901670) at www.umcor.org/Donate 3. Share the names of your loved ones affected by this disaster with missions@bumc.net so our church family can pray on their behalf 4. Assemble an UMCOR cleaning kit for the POD in the parking lot; assembly instructions can be found at www.umcor.og/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies At this time, we have been asked to not yet provide volunteers. We'll continue to update you on what BUMC is doing to provide aid. Contact Rev. David Ssebulime at dssebulime@bumc.net to learn more.
FALL OPPORTUNITIES
Visit www.bumc.net/Fall to see a complete list of programs and events happening this fall at BUMC.
BUMC CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
Monday, September 4 BUMC will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. In case of emergency, call the pastor-on-call at 615.969.3086. Please leave a message, and a pastor will call you back.
NEW COUPLES SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
FALL KIDSALE
Friday, September 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (half-price) Our semi-annual consignment sale is quickly approaching! Shop for gently-used kids clothing, toys, and accessories while supporting our BUMC mission partners, including Harvest Hands and South Africa. Sign up to volunteer and get a chance to shop the volunteer pre-sale on Thursday, September 14. Contact kidsale@bumc.net to learn more.
PRESCHOOL BIBLE PRESENTATION (Milestone #2)
Sunday, September 17, 11:05 a.m. 3-year-olds will receive their first Bibles in this special milestone, followed by a family lunch. Also for 4 and 5-year-olds who have not yet received a Bible. Cost is $20/family. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more.
MEXICO MISSION PARTNER LUNCHEON
Sunday, October 1, 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
Begins September 10, 5:15 – 6:45 p.m., Buchanan House This new class for couples (30s and 40s) is a great opportunity for those who attend the 9:45 service or have children in Sunday night activities. Contact Amy Johnson at amykjohnson@gmail.com to learn more.
Sunday, October 1, 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.
NEW UMW CIRCLE INFO SESSION
BREATHING SPACE: A WOMEN'S RETREAT
Sunday, September 10, 12:10 p.m., Room A281A Are you looking for your village? Come learn about a new United Methodist Women’s circle for young professionals and new or expectant mothers. Light lunch will be provided. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@bumc.net to learn more.
ONPOINT BEGINS
Thursdays beginning September 14, 6:30 a.m. OnPoint is a time for men to grow with God over food and fellowship. Peter Ferguson will be our first guest speaker and will share about the importance of leaders being spiritually fed. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
October 20-22, Beersheba Springs Assembly Ladies, sign up for our fall retreat! Commune with God and others as we spend time away and learn from Rev. Caren Teichmann. Spaces are limited! Sign up at www.bumc.net/WomensRetreat.
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.
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