September 4 - 10, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
BUMC CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY BUMC will close at 2 pm Sunday and remain closed through Monday for Labor Day. Sunday night events and classes will not meet. We will reopen Tuesday at 8:30 am. In case of emergency, contact the pastor-on-call at 615-969-3086.
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION
Offering
This month’s communion offering goes toward Love in Deed. Love in Deed is a new church-wide day of service on October 15. More than 800 people in our congregation will serve local youth and the homeless, pack meals, donate clothes and household items, and train people in disaster response. 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.
ON POINT BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY www.bumc.net/PointMen Thursdays beginning September 15, 6:30 am, Tabernacle Join the PointMen for chicken biscuits and spiritual conversation every Thursday morning. If you’re looking for a community of men who equip and encourage each other in their walks with Jesus Christ, now isd the time to join us at On Point. Speakers this fall include JD Walt, Sower-in-Chief of Seedbed; Davis Chappell, senior pastor of BUMC; and Jason McAnally, pastor of Home Church Nashville. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.
OFAM: SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN FORUM
www.bumc.net/HumanDev Monday, September 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Room A291 OFAM is hosting Bethany Christian Services to share about the Safe Families for Children program. The program is designed for families to help parents and children during a crisis as an alternative to foster care on a temporary basis. RSVP to ofambumc@gmail.com to attend the forum. Childcare available upon request.
“DEEPER” LEVEL SMALL GROUPS www.bumc.net/AdultClasses
Groups start meeting Labor Day weekend Our new small group curriculum, DEEPER, is a way for you to take what you hear from the pulpit each week and get to a deeper level of understanding. Various groups offered during the week. Visit www.bumc.net/AdultClasses for more information.
FALL HOUSING INITIATIVE www.bumc.net/Housing Saturdays, September 17 & 24, 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.
Weekly Announcements KIDSALE
SHOPAPALOOZA
Applications due September 5 Sign up to be a vendor for the BUMC Dayschool’s one-day shopping event on Wednesday, November 9. Apply online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Jinni at jinnimalone@gmail.com for more information.
CONNECTING COUPLES
Tuesday, September 6, 6:30 – 8:00 pm 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.
September 16, 10 am - 5 pm September 17 (half price day), 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Our annual Fall KidSale is coming up! KidSale is a consignment sale benefitting our Missions & Outreach strategic partners, including Harvest Hands, Room in the Inn, the Thembelihle School and others. Contact kidsale@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/ KidSale to learn more about the event.
PRESCHOOL BIBLE PRESENTATION
MOMS IN PRAYER
Sunday, September 18, 11:05 am Preschoolers (3 – 5 years old) will receive their Bibles in worship for Milestone #2 of the Children’s Ministry. Families are invited to join us during service for a Bible class and after for a celebratory lunch in the Family Life Center at 12:15 pm. Contact Ellen at egarrett@bumc.net for more information.
YOUTH WEDNESDAY NIGHTS RESUME
Saturday, September 24, 9 am-2 pm, Renfro Farm Lake Join the PointMen for a day of family fun on the lake! Bring your chairs or a blanket and your pole. There will be some gear available to use; bait and lunch will be provided. Suggested donation of $20 per family. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.
Wednesdays @ 9:45 am or 6:15 pm, begins September 7 Small groups for women with younger children. Each group selects their own study and focus; childcare is offered with advanced request. Contact Candice Taylor at candicetaylor86@gmail.com (am) or Julie Hunsinger at julie.hunsinger@comcast.net (pm) for more information.
Wednesday, September 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Youth Cafe Join us for dinner at 6 pm and Bible studies in the Youth area at 7 pm. Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net for more information.
DIVORCE RECOVERY CLASSES
6-week classes, Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/DivorceRecovery. Adults Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation Kids (9-12) Thriving Kids Through Divorce (*new*) Teens in Between (13-17) Dealing with Parental Divorce (*new*); Begins September 6
DISCERNMENT SERIES
Wednesday, September 7, 6:15 – 7:30 pm The Brentwood United Methodist Lead Team is hosting Discernment Series to examine and discuss issues of human sexuality, especially as they pertain to the United Methodist Church and its mission of making disciples. The Discernment Series will use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral (scripture, reason, tradition, and experience) as a tool for discerning God’s calling in our lives and in our church. Visit www.bumc.net/ Discernment for more information.
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
FAMILY FISHING DAY
PAID POSITION AVAILABLE
Nursery Workers: part-time positions available for Sunday morning and/or weekday evening childcare; Brentwood campus. Must be at least 16 years old to apply. Contact Gwen at gsass@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/employment for more information.
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.
CYMT TO ORLANDO
This January, CYMT will fly 50 residents and staff to a youth ministry conference in Orlando. They are looking for people to donate their airline mile rewards to help offset the cost of travel. Contact Courtney at courtney hicks@cymt.org or 615-823-7595 for more information.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
AFTER SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Ongoing, 3:45 – 5:15 pm at Napier Elementary Register by September 7 Help with our elementary after-school program It's not too late to join a Disciple Bible Study class. Grow for one afternoon a week throughout the fall your knowledge of Scripture as well as relationships semester. Each afternoon will involve helping with your small group. Classes meet Wednesdays, students with homework and assisting with sports 6-8 pm, and Sundays, 5-7 pm. Contact Carol at or arts activities. Contact Rachel Gowan at cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information. 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