2014 Serving Catalog

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SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Ways to SERVE at Brentwood United Methodist Church

www.bumc.net/serving

2014

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This catalog is designed to show you the many opportunities available to serve inside and outside the walls of Brentwood United Methodist Church.

Look inside to find opportunities INSIDE the walls of BUMC like teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, knitting prayer shawls, replenishing the pews.

You will also find opportunities to serve God OUTSIDE the walls of BUMC like building a Habitat House, going on a mission trip, mentoring a child at Harvest Hands.

No matter what your gifts, available time, or passions, there’s a place for you to serve.

Here’s how to find your place: • Take a few minutes to complete the Spiritual Gifts assessment at the front of the catalog or complete an on-line assessment at www.bumc.net/spiritualgifts • Browse the opportunities listed in the catalog • Identify the opportunities that tug at your heart or spark your interest • Fill out the enclosed commitment card, and mail your card to the church office:

309 Franklin Road

Brentwood, TN 37027 or complete your card on-line any time at www.bumc.net/serving.

After you’ve turned in your commitment card or completed it online, you will be contacted by a staff person or lay leader in the area(s) you’ve indicated. They will help you get involved.

May God bless you as you find that place where service and joy intersect.

DISCOVERING AND USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS Listed below are 16 gifts identified in Scripture that are often used in service to others. Under each gift’s name is a word or phrase that indicates its contribution to the church along with a list of words that are often descriptive of people having that gift. If five or more words on a list are true of you, you may have received that gift.

To further explore the gifts you may have, ask one or more Christian friends or family members who know you well to do the same process for you, without knowing your answers, or you may take an on-line assessment at www.bumc.net/spiritualgifts.

ADMINISTRATION Effective Conscientious Objective Efficient Organized Responsible Thorough Goal-oriented

PROPHECY Conviction Confronting Convicting Uncompromising Discerning Outspoken Authoritative Compelling

LEADERSHIP Direction Diligent Visionary Persuasive Influential Role model Motivating Inspiring

GIVING Resources Charitable Generous Responsible Disciplined Trusts in God Good steward Resourceful

EVANGELISM The Good News Confident Relational Faith sharing Outgoing Spiritual Challenging Communicator

EXHORTATION Encouragement Affirming Motivating Consoling Challenging Reassuring Comforting Positive

APOSTLESHIP New Ministries Entrepreneurial Cause-driven Risk-taking Adaptable Persevering Adventurous Culturally sensitive

TEACHING Application Articulate Analytical Practical Studious Authoritative Perceptive Teachable

MERCY Care Empathetic Compassionate Sensitive Responsive Kind Caring Burden-bearing

HEALING Wholeness Faith-filled Prayerful Responsive Compassionate Spiritual Humble Trusts in God

HELPS/SERVICE Assistance Available Reliable Practical Dependable Willing Selfless Servant-oriented

FAITH Confidence Prayerful Assured Trusting Inspiring Optimistic Positive Hopeful

DISCERNMENT Clarity Insightful Truthful Challenging Intuitive Sensitive Perceptive Decisive

KNOWLEDGE Awareness Insightful Perceptive Discerning Observant Teacher Reflective Studious

PASTOR/TEACHER Shepherding Nurturing Disciple-maker Guiding Relational Protective Facilitating Teacher

WISDOM Guidance Reasonable Thoughtful Insightful Skillful Sensible Obedient to will of God Wise

www.bumc.net/spiritualgifts

The Bible tells us that God gives every Christian spiritual gifts to be used to benefit others (1 Corinthians 12:7). When we serve using our gifts, we discover joy, meaning and fulfillment. We discover our perfect fit. How do you know what spiritual gift you’ve been given?

Try the exercise below to help you find out.

DEFINITION OF YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS Read through the descriptions of the Spiritual Gifts for which you circled five or more descriptors.

Prayerfully consider how God asks you to use these gifts in service to others and for the glory of God. ADMINISTRATION ability to organize and manage information, people, events, and resources, to accomplish the objectives of a ministry.

APOSTLESHIP ability to build a foundation of new churches by preaching the Word, teaching others to live by Christ’s commandments through the example of their own lives, and preparing people to serve one another. People with this gift enthusiastically approach new ministries, churches or settings, and realize the need to adapt methods of evangelism and service to widely different environments.

DISCERNMENT ability to recognize what God is and what God is not - to distinguish between good and evil, truth and error, and pure and impure motives.

EVANGELISM ability to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ so that unknowing persons respond in faith and discipleship. People with this gift speak comfortably about their faith.

EXHORTATION ability to encourage, help, intercede for, and to be an advocate for another in a way that motivates others to grow in their faith and urges them to action.

FAITH ability to recognize what God wants done and to act when others fall back in doubt. Even in the face of barriers that overwhelm others, people with this gift simply know that God will see it done.

GIVING ability to give material wealth freely and joyfully, knowing that spiritual wealth will abound as God’s work is advanced. People with this gift usually manage their finances well, may have a special ability to make money, and tend to limit their lifestyle.

HEALING ability to bring wholeness, physical, emotional, or spiritual, to others.

HELPS/SERVICE ability to work alongside others in performing practical and often behind-the-scenes tasks to sustain and enhance the Body of Christ. A person with this gift receives spiritual satisfaction from doing the everyday necessary tasks.

KNOWLEDGE ability to understand, organize and effectively use information to advance God’s purpose. People with this gift enjoy studying the Bible and other sources to gain facts, insights, and truths. They use this information for projects, ministries or teaching and organize it in order to pass it on for other people’s use and benefit.

LEADERSHIP ability to motivate, coordinate and direct people in doing God’s work. People with this gift are visionaries who inspire others to work together to make the vision a reality.

MERCY ability to see and feel the suffering of others and to minister to them with love and understanding. More simply, this gift is compassion moved to action.

PROPHECY ability to proclaim God’s truth in a way that makes it relevant to current situations and to envision how God would want things to change.

PASTOR/TEACHER ability to guide, protect, and care for other Christians as they experience spiritual growth. People with this gift enjoy working with groups of people and nurturing their growth over an extended period of time.

TEACHING divine ability to understand and clearly explain God’s truths, and to show how we can apply them to our lives. People with this gift enjoy studying the Bible and inspire listeners to greater obedience to God’s word.

WISDOM given ability to understand and apply Biblical and spiritual knowledge to complex, contradictory or difficult situations. People with the gift of wisdom have an ability to understand and live God’s will.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Ellen Garrett, 577-7261, egarrett@bumc.net Meredith Spencer (nursery), 324-7239, mspencer@bumc.net Holly Fisher (preschool), 324-8213, hfisher@bumc.net Beth Lentchner (elementary), 324-7248, blentchner@bumc.net,

– infants to 4th Grade

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Children's Ministry Welcome Desk Greet people and manage a table for visitors to sign-­‐in and assist them to a class.

Vacation Bible School Leader Assist in preparing and/or leading a VBS class for children current pre-­‐kindergarten thru 4th grade.

Nursery Volunteer Assist the paid staff in the care of our nursery children (6wks -­‐ 3 yrs.) on Sunday mornings and at special events.

Rosebud Delivery to New Parents Contact the family of newborns congratulating them on behalf of the nursery and informing them when the rosebud will be on the altar. Deliver the rosebud to the family.

Preschool Sunday Morning Hall Greeter Greet children and parents in pre-­‐school area before Sunday School and help parents, children and visitors find their way.

Preschool Sunday School Teacher The preschool Sunday School includes classes for children older 3s through Kindergarten. Teachers teach in teams of four with two teachers being present each Sunday morning. The curriculum is provided and teacher training is offered each quarter.

Godly Play Leader Lead lessons for children ages 3-­‐pre-­‐k once a month at any Sunday morning worship service. Training required.

Sunday School Materials Prep Help prepare, copy, and set up supplies for Sunday School each week. Some prep-­‐work, a weekly commitment and a heart for assisting is all that is required.

Elementary Hall Bulletin Board Create and set up the designs for the hallway bulletin boards seasonally or corresponding to upcoming events.

Elementary Sunday Morning Greeter Greet children and parents on the third floor hallway before Sunday school, helping them find their way.

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Time Commitment

Administration, Faith, Helps/Service, Mercy

Serve one or more Sundays a month (12 Sundays per year)

Administration, Apostleship, Helps/Service, Knowledge

Helps/Service, Mercy

Short-­‐Term, June

Helps/Service, Mercy

Flexible

Administration, Faith, Helps/Service, Mercy

Once a month

Administration, Apostleship, Evangelism, Teaching

Two Sundays a month; 20 Sundays per year

Evangelism, Faith, Leadership, Pastor/Shepherd

Administration, Helps/Service

One Sunday a month

Weekly

Flexible; 4-­‐6 times/year

Administration, Faith, Helps/Service, Mercy

Serve one or more Sundays per month

Flexible

Ellen Garrett, 577-7261, egarrett@bumc.net Meredith Spencer (nursery), 324-7239, mspencer@bumc.net Holly Fisher (preschool), 324-8213, hfisher@bumc.net Beth Lentchner (elementary), 324-7248, blentchner@bumc.net

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Elementary Sunday School Teacher The Elementary Sunday School classes include 1st Grade through 4th Grade. Teachers teach in teams of four or more with two teachers being present each Sunday morning. Come teach our children to build relationships and encourage them to love and follow Jesus Christ. The curriculum and materials are provided and teacher training is offered each quarter.

Resource Organizer Help keep our Resource Rooms neat and organized. Restock unused Sunday School materials, stock new items. Help keep our event resources organized and accessible. Weekly commitment.

Sunday School Materials Prep Help prepare, copy, and set up supplies for Sunday School each week. Some prep-­‐work, a weekly commitment and a heart for assisting is all that is required.

– infants to 4th Grade

Time Commitment

Administration, Apostleship, Evangelism, Teaching

2 Sundays per month; 20 Sundays per year

Administration, Helps/Service

Weekly

Administration, Helps/Service

Weekly

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

– 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

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HIGHWAY 56

Maggie Jarrell, 577-7268, mjarrell@bumc.net

– Grades 5th & 6th

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Confirmation Friend-­‐In-­‐Faith meets with and encourages a Confirmation student Exhortation, Faith, Leadership, in one-­‐on-­‐one mentoring and participates in a mission project together.

Pastor/Shepherd

Short-­‐Term, January-­‐April

Confirmation Mentor Interacts and engages with students while participating in Exhortation, Faith, Knowledge, lessons and small group discussions about the basic foundations of faith, the Leadership Methodist church, and membership in the Church.

Short-­‐Term, 2 Saturday’s and 5-­‐7 pm on Sunday nights, January -­‐ April

Created by God Mentor A human sexuality retreat based on Christian values for Exhortation, Faith, Knowledge, 6th graders. Mentors will facilitate small group discussions and activities. No prep Leadership work required.

Short-­‐Term, One Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday; offered 2 times a year, October and April

The Extra Mile Interacts and engages with 5th and 6th graders Wednesdays from Apostleship, Evangelism, Faith, 6:15 -­‐ 7:30 pm. It is a fun-­‐filled hour of prayer, Bible study, and acting out Biblical Teaching lessons.

Long-­‐term; once a week Wednesday nights during the school year

Sunday School Interacts and engages with 5th and 6th grade students around tables for group discussions.

Exhortation, Faith, Knowledge, Leadership

Long-­‐term, 1 hour, once a week, or twice a month, Sundays -­‐ 9:45 am

Sunday Night Mileage Leads games, devotion or small group discussion for 5th and 6th graders on Sunday nights.

Exhortation, Faith, Knowledge, Leadership

Long-­‐term; 1 hour, once a week, school year on Sunday, 5-­‐6 pm

Highway 56 Bridge Camp Mentor Mentors will aid students in team-­‐building Exhortation, Faith, Knowledge, games, worship, and small group discussions along with participate in a different Leadership mission-­‐based service project.

Short-­‐Term, one Thursday -­‐ Sunday, summer only

Highway 56 Coordinator Works behind the scenes on items such as food prep, event planning, administrative tasks, or communications.

Varies by project or event. Most are one-­‐time events.

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Administration, Helps/Service

Lindsay Brooks, lbrooks@bumc.net, 324-8212

STUDENT MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

– Grades 7 - 12 Grade

Time Commitment

WEEKLY COMMITMENTS WEEKLY COMMITMENTS 7th-­‐9th Grade Small Group Leader Lead weekly with a co-­‐leader, Sept. – May, 7th-­‐9th Grade Small Group ead weekly with tao cho-­‐leader, Sept.

– Maay, with 6-­‐10 youth of the same Lgeader rade aLnd same gender elp us make sure ll our with 6 -­‐10 y outh o f t he s ame g rade a nd s ame g ender t o h elp u s m ake s ure all our youth are known, loved, cared for, prayed for, supported, and held accountable. youth are known, loved, acre ared for, prayed for, gsrade upported, and held accountable.

Curriculum and training provided.

7th-­‐9th leader meeting, worship and Curriculum a nd t raining a re p rovided.

7 th-­‐9th g rade l eader m eeting, orship nd 10th-­‐12th Grade Small Group Leader Lead weekly with a co-­‐leader, Swept.

– Maay, 10th-­‐12th rade oSf mall roup Leader Lead weekly with co-­‐leader, Moay, with 6-­‐10 yGouth the sG ame grade and same gender to haelp us make Sept. sure –a ll ur with 6-­‐10 of loved, the same grade same gender to help us hm ake sure all our youth are ykouth nown, cared for, pand rayed for, supported, and eld accountable. youth are known, loved, acre ared for, prayed for, supported, and m held accountable.

Curriculum and training provided.

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Apostleship, Evangelism, Apostleship, Exhortation, EKvangelism, nowledge, Teaching Exhortation, Knowledge, Teaching

Long-­‐Term Long-­‐Term

Apostleship, Evangelism, Apostleship, Exhortation, EKvangelism, nowledge, Teaching Exhortation, Knowledge, Teaching

Long-­‐Term Long-­‐Term

Evangelism, Faith, Helps/Service, Evangelism, TFeaching aith, Helps/Service, Knowledge, Knowledge, Teaching

Short-­‐Term Short-­‐Term

Barnabas Friends Volunteers write encouraging cards to our college students Barnabas Friends Volunteers write encouraging cards to our share college students from October -­‐ May to help them stay connected to BUMC, the peace and from O ctober -­‐

M ay t o h elp t hem s tay c onnected t o B UMC, s hare t he peace and joy of Christ, and let them know that they are special to us. joy of Christ, and let them know that they are special to us.

Exhortation, Faith, Mercy Exhortation, Faith, Mercy

Long-­‐term Long-­‐term

Basketball Coach Coach a Jr. or Sr. High boys or girls basketball team. Season runs Basketball Coach a Jr. or Sr. High boys or girls basketball team. Season runs from December to CFoach ebruary. from December to February.

Apostleship, Helps/Service, Apostleship, Leadership Helps/Service, Leadership

Short-­‐Term Short-­‐Term

Bible Study Leader Lead weekly with a co-­‐leader or serve as a substitute leader Bible Study Leader Lead wsith a co-­‐leader or serve as a substitute leader on Wednesday nights in aw seekly maller etting. on Wednesday nights in a smaller setting.

Apostleship, Evangelism, Apostleship, Exhortation, EKvangelism, nowledge, Teaching Exhortation, Knowledge, Teaching

Long-­‐Term Long-­‐Term

Game Night Ministry Drive and participate with our students each Tuesday Game Night Drive participate with at our students uesday evening from M6inistry :00-­‐8:30 pm. a nd Play board games Room in the eIach nn’s TO dyssey evening f rom 6 :00-­‐8:30 p m.

P lay b oard g ames a t R oom i n t he I nn’s O Program and engage and reach out to the homeless and veteran men dyssey and women Program and engage and reach out to the homeless and veteran men and women in Nashville. in Nashville.

Greeter Welcome youth as they enter the youth ministry area on Sunday Greeter Woelcome youth as tAhey enter the moinistry on Sunday mornings r Sunday nights. ll you need is yaouth smile n your afrea ace, be able to answer mornings Sunday nights. A ll hyelp ou nveed is afind smile on your face, be able to answer questions oar nd a willingness to isitors meeting locations. questions and a willingness to help visitors find meeting locations.

Evangelism, Faith, Helps/Service, Evangelism, TFeaching aith, Helps/Service, Knowledge, Knowledge, Teaching

Short-­‐Term Short-­‐Term

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Exhortation, elps/Service, Evangelism, HHospitality Evangelism, Hospitality

Long-­‐Term; Flexible times Long-­‐Term; Flexible times

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STUDENT MINISTRY

Lindsay Brooks, lbrooks@bumc.net, 324-8212

– Grades 7 - 12 Grade

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Harvest Hands Drive and participate with our students each week on Monday from 3:30-­‐6:30 pm for the after school Program at Harvest Hands.

Evangelism, Faith, Helps/Service, Knowledge, Teaching

Short-­‐Term

Office Volunteer Input attendance and follow up with visitors, help with mailings, and assist in a variety of office tasks such as copying, sorting, updating pictures and data entry.

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Administration

Long-­‐Term

Set-­‐Up Team Come before our programming begins on Sunday mornings and/or Sunday nights to help us set up (candles, clipboards, nametags, etc.) the youth area.

Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term; Flexible

Scout Leader Work with Boy Scout Troop One. Meetings are every Thursday evening at 7 pm. Contact Richard Drumright at 661-­‐5771.

Apostleship, Exhortation, Helps/Service, Leadership

Long-­‐Term, Thursdays, 7 pm

Sunday School Teacher or Helper We need adults who are willing to be present each week or on rotation to help us make sure every student is welcomed as they enter, engaged in what we’re doing and participating in our activities. This includes facilitating group discussions, leading games and developing a mentor relationship with the youth at 9:45 in 7th-­‐8th, 9th, or 10th-­‐12th Sunday school.

Apostleship, Evangelism, Exhortation, Knowledge, Teaching

Long-­‐Term

Youth Confirmation Mentor Mentors needed to interact and engage with students while participating in lessons and small group discussions about the basic foundations of faith in Christ and membership in the church. Spring only.

Evangelism, Faith, Helps/Service, Knowledge, Teaching

Short-­‐Term; Spring

Café/Office Shopper Shop for supplies as needed for our programs from Sam’s Costco, Kroger, Wal-­‐Mart, etc. We provide the money, you provide the shopping.

Helps/Service, Administration

Flexible

Café Shift Leader Be responsible for the operations of the café during Sunday morning, Sunday night, or special weekend events. Café shift leaders will assist the café manager to recruit and train café volunteers for the shift they lead.

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Leadership

Short-­‐Term

PERIODIC AND ONE-­‐TIME COMMITMENTS

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Lindsay Brooks, lbrooks@bumc.net, 324-8212

STUDENT MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

– Grades 7 - 12 Grade

Time Commitment

Café Volunteer Staff the café (training will be provided) on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, or special weekend events. Flexible schedule.

Helps/Service

Flexible

Driver Be on the driver “on call” list for youth events, retreats, activities.

Helps/Service

As Needed

Photographer/Picture Organizer Take pictures at youth events and/or assist youth staff in displaying pictures in youth area.

Helps/Service, Administration, Faith

Flexible

Progressive Dinner Appetizer Provider Provide an appetizer(s) for one of the Appetizer Host Homes.

Hospitality

One time; December

Progressive Dinner Host Host one of our small groups for dinner or one of the grade levels for appetizers during our annual Youth Progressive Dinner in December.

Hospitality

One time; December

Retreat Chaperone Chaperone one or more of our many overnight youth trips and retreats. Training and assistance are provided.

Administration, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith

One-­‐Time

7th-­‐12th Grade Small Group Substitute Leader Fill in leading a Sunday night small group when other leaders are away.

Exhortation, Knowledge, Teaching, Helps/Service

As Needed

Progressive Dinner Coordinator Coordinate logistics for our annual Youth Progressive Dinner in December.

Administration, Helps/Service, Hospitality

Short-­‐Term

Rock the Chains Coordinator Coordinate logistics for our annual Rock the Chains event, which raises money to fight modern day slavery.

Administration, Helps/Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Knowledge

Short-­‐Term; April or May

COORDINATION/LEADERSHIP

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STUDENT MINISTRY

Lindsay Brooks, lbrooks@bumc.net, 324-8212

– Grades 7 - 12 Grade

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Senior 2015 Celebration Coordinator or Food Provider Parents of CURRENT 11th grade students. Coordinate logistics for our annual Senior Celebration, which celebrates the graduation of our CURRENT seniors. We also need parents to help in providing breakfast foods.

Administration, Helps/Service, Hospitality

Short-­‐term; May

Share the Spirit Auction/Worship Coordinator Plan, organize, and implement the annual fundraising auction/worship event that supports the summer tours for Jubilation and Sonshine Choirs and Youth Mission trips. There are many and diverse levels of commitment.

Administration, Faith, Helps/Service, Leadership

Short-­‐Term

For just as the body is one and has many members,

and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body — Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.

– 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

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Judith Bone, jbone@bumc.net, 324-7258 Eric Burton-Krieger, eburtonkrieger@bumc.net, 324-8207

ADULT MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Circuit Riders [People available to teach in adult classes] Teaching others expands our horizons in the context of the communities where we practice our faith.

Lessons and experiences are the vehicles for learning you provide.

Knowledge, Leadership, Teaching, Wisdom

Lesson Plans and facilitation for 1 to 4 weeks of study presented 1 hr. each week

College Student Team College tests your faith and we want to support our students both while they are away and at home for breaks. Help us shape and carry out this ministry.

Apostleship, Helps/Service, Leadership, Wisdom

3-­‐4 hours per month

Curriculum Team Well chosen materials can be the difference in deepening knowledge and trust in God; this can include reviewing and recommending materials, helping get them in the hands of group leaders, and assessing what has the most impact.

Knowledge, Administration, Helps/Service

Monthly meetings with some materials reviewed at home; 2-­‐3 hours per month

Event Hospitality Creating the right environments help people to grow. Help do this for workshops and events.

Administration, Helps/Service, Hospitality

1-­‐4 times per year

Library Volunteer Having the right resources can deepen one’s journey of faith; we need people with a love of learning and a passion for connecting people to great resources. Catalog; check in, sort and shelve books for the library.

Administration, Helps/Service

6 to 12 months; 1-­‐3 hrs. per week

Small Group Co-­‐Facilitator Community is God’s plan for helping us to grow spiritually and facilitators create the environment were this can happen. Don’t worry-­‐we’ll walk with you!

Evangelism, Leadership, Knowledge, Wisdom

Shared responsibility for 2 years [potential summer breaks]; 2 hrs. per week

Technology Team Technology can help us find connection and support. Help classes do this work well, both through our database and other web tools.

Administration, Helps/Service

1-­‐3 hours monthly

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Shebbie Shields, sshields@bumc.net, 324-7240

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Singles Ministry Volunteer The BUMC Singles Ministry always has an event to attend or take part in both at the church and off site. We need volunteers to help assist behind the scenes to make these a success. We've got a place for you!

Helps/Service, Hospitality

Short-­‐Term

Outreach Committee Work with other singles to help meet the needs of singles that are in need of help. An example might be coordinating food for a single that is ill, or taking someone to a doctor's appointment.

Administration, Leadership, Mercy

Short-­‐Term

Outreach Planning Help to plan and/or serve, and help recruit others to serve on singles ministry outreach projects, as developed by the team.

Administration, Leadership, Mercy

Short-­‐Term

Social Long Range Planning Leader Help plan at-­‐church social activities for interdenominational and community wide singles events.

Evangelism, Leadership, Wisdom

Short-­‐Term

Spiritual Program Leader Help guide the direction of spiritual programs including Sunday school curriculum and Bible Studies. Teach short-­‐term or long-­‐term studies. Singleness is not a requirement for program leaders and teachers.

Faith, Knowledge, Leadership, Wisdom

Short-­‐Term, Long-­‐Term

Support Group Development Help to determine needs, and to develop support groups, for weeknight programming, including Divorce Recovery, Single Parenting, and issues of healing, relationships, and financial issues.

Discernment, Faith, Knowledge, Wisdom

Long-­‐Term

We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to

faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation;

the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

– Romans 12:6-8 -9 -

Jeff Wilson, jwilson@bumc.net, 324-8208

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Andrew Ministry Staff the Guest Services Desk and work with guests and new members to help them become connected to BUMC. Training is provided. Regular meetings are held for continuing education and support.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service, Mercy

Long-­‐Term

Annual Conference Shuttle Bus Driver Help shuttle Annual Conference attendees from our satellite lot.

Administration, Helps/Service, Mercy

2 hour shifts, June 9-­‐13

Church Picnic Volunteers needed to coordinate, plan, and work at our Fall Picnic.

Administration, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

Parking Lot Greeter Safely and courteously provide parking assistance and greet worshipers in the parking lots. Parking Greeters are needed for the Sunday services, and at special events.

Administration, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

Pew Replenisher Keep pew racks stocked with prayer cards, offering envelopes, pencils, attendance pads, hymnals, and Bibles.

Administration, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term, Flexible

Special Needs Parking Helper Assist with the operation of the special needs valet stand and park cars for the Sunday worship services.

Administration, Helps/Service, Mercy

Short-­‐Term

Visitor Follow-­‐up Make welcome calls to guests who visit BUMC for the first time and subsequent calls to guests to help them get connected with our church.

Administration, Evangelism, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.

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Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net, 324-8205 Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244 Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net, 324-7237 Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254

CARING MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Adoption, Foster Care and Orphan Support Care for the most vulnerable of God's children through orphan sponsorship, foster care, adoption, or by supporting those who are called to do so. Whether God is calling you to open your home to a child, advocate on behalf of a child, or take a meal to a foster family, your gifts and willingness to serve can make a big difference.

Faith, Giving, Helps/Service, Mercy

Varies

Alive Hospice Receive training to visit and provide spiritual and emotional support for persons who are in Hospice Care either in a care facility or a personal residence.

Mercy, Faith, Healing, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Career Transitions Support Group Volunteer your leadership, expertise, support and encouragement to those who are in-­‐between jobs or looking for a career change. CTSG has been offering a faith-­‐based career ministry for 22 years and counting.

Administration, Leadership, Exhortation, Faith, Mercy, Teaching, Wisdom

Varies by Role

Faith Friends Interact with this small group of higher functioning young adults with disabilities as they play games, sing songs, pray, and learn about Jesus and what it means to follow him. Volunteers must complete a background check.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Teaching, Mercy

Weekly (during school year)

Faith Notes Card Ministry Pray for and write encouraging cards to BUMC's pastoral staff once a month.

Faith, Discernment, Mercy, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Financial Coaching Provide financial coaching to those who can use a little extra help managing their finances.

Discernment, Exhortation, Faith, Giving, Mercy, Teacher

Periodic, Generally Short-­‐Term

Fishes & Loaves Prepare and deliver meals to members who need help on a short-­‐ term basis due to illness or other life challenges.

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Mercy

Flower Ministry Volunteers needed to be part of our Flower Ministry Team to help arrange and deliver the altar flowers that are donated after our Sunday morning worship. Flowers are delivered to our home-­‐centered members, church family, and community witnessing to the love of Christ for those who need some extra encouragement, comfort, and joy. Each team serves on a monthly basis meeting on Sunday afternoon or Monday mornings to arrange and deliver the flowers.

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Faith, Mercy, Healing

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monthly, teams of 4, delivering each week for 2 months during the year

Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net, 324-8205 Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244 Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net, 324-7237 Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254

CARING MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Funeral Teams Show hospitality and support to those who have lost a loved one by helping set-­‐up, greet and usher for funeral services held at BUMC.

Faith, Healing, Helps/Service, Mercy

Long-­‐Term Periodic, Flexible

GraceNotes Card Ministry Share Christ's amazing love and hope with people in need of care by writing encouraging notes twice a month and committing to pray for the recipients. We are also seeking volunteers with the gifts of administration and leadership to help lead this ministry.

Faith, Discernment, Healing, Mercy, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Home-­‐Centered Communion Ministry On the first Sunday of every month, volunteers take the sacrament of Holy Communion to members who are unable to attend church.

Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Helps/Service, Mercy, Wisdom

Long-­‐Term

Intercessory Prayer Ministry Participants receive emails regarding the non-­‐ confidential concerns and joys of the BUMC community and volunteer their time to pray for these concerns.

Faith, Healing, Mercy

Long-­‐Term

Partners In Hope (Cancer support) Provide a variety of support (meals, transportation, running errands etc.) to persons at BUMC who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Administration, Discernment, Faith, Mercy, Exhortation

As Needed, Flexible

Patient Advocacy Ministry Volunteers needed to drive those who have little or no transportation get to their doctors' appointments and/or medical procedures.

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Faith, Mercy

Periodic

Prayer Shawl Ministry Gather with a group for fun and fellowship while knitting or crocheting Prayer Shawls for those dealing with illness or adversity. These shawls offer comfort and peace while surrounding the recipient in prayer.

Faith, Helps/Service, Mercy, Gifts

One-­‐Time or Long-­‐Term

Red Cross Blood Drive Give the gift of life through your donation of blood.

Donation trucks come to the BUMC parking lot every 8 weeks. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old; weigh at least 110lbs; be in good health; have a photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card; and have not been asked by the Red Cross not to donate.

Healing, Mercy

Sunday Mornings, every 8 weeks

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Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net, 324-8205 Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244 Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net, 324-7237 Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254

CARING MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Stephen Ministry Trained volunteers provide a one-­‐on-­‐one ministry of listening and caring. Open to church members only. Fifty hours of training are required.

Following training, there is a two-­‐year period of commitment, and two meetings each month for continuing education and support.

Discernment, Healing, Mercy, Pastor/Shepherd, Wisdom, Exhortation, Faith

Long-­‐Term

Sunny Day Club Volunteer Trained volunteers work with people in the early stages of memory loss to provide social interaction, friendship and stimulation in a caring environment while offering their caregivers a time of respite. Club meets 11 am -­‐ 2 pm every Tuesday. Volunteers must complete a background check.

Administration, Discernment, Faith, Mercy, Gifts

Long-­‐Term

Visitation Ministry Volunteers visit members of the BUMC community who are at home or in a care facility. Also seeking volunteers with the gift of coordination and leadership to help lead this ministry.

Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Helps/Service, Mercy, Wisdom

Long-­‐Term

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

– Romans 12:1-2

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Shannon Garrett, sgarrett@bumc.net, 577-7267 Kelli Huston, khuston@bumc.net, 324-7227 Gregg Bunn, gbunn@bumc.net, 324-7249

MUSIC, WORSHIP & THE ARTS

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Adult Chancel Choir Provide choral music for the 11 am Sunday service and 8:00 pm.pm. special events. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 66:30 :30 â- €“ 8:00

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Adult Handbell Choir Provide music periodically for worship services. Rehearsals held weekly on Sundays, 5-­‐6 pm. Dr. Gregg Bunn, Director.

Exhortation, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Altar Guild On Friday mornings, and as needed for seasonal worship events, assist in preparing and decorating the church and sanctuary for worship.

Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term, Flexible

Bulletin Stuffer Prepare bulletins (Friday, 11:00am -­‐ 12:30pm) by inserting the weekly BEAM and other pieces of information.

Helps/Service

Flexible

Church Orchestra Provides music periodically for worship services. Rehearsals held weekly on Sundays, 3:45-­‐5:00 in B163, Aug.-­‐May. Director: Patsy Wade

Music, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Communion Server Serve Communion elements in worship. Servers are needed for the first Saturday evening service, the first Sunday morning services and for special or seasonal worship services.

Evangelism, Helps/Service, Leadership

Monthly, Flexible

Liturgical Movement Dancers are needed to interpret music through liturgical dance in worship and other special events. Some dance experience is helpful.

Youth & adults are welcome.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

Office Volunteer in Music Department Work in the music office helping with general office tasks and seasonal tasks as needed.

Administration, Evangelism, Faith, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term, Flexible

Orchestral Instrumentalist Play during worship services and other special events as needed.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

Pianist Accompanist for children's choirs for rehearsal and performance.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Weekly rehearsal, August to April

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Shannon Garrett, sgarrett@bumc.net, 577-7267 Kelli Huston, khuston@bumc.net, 324-7227 Gregg Bunn, gbunn@bumc.net, 324-7249

MUSIC, WORSHIP & THE ARTS

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Scripture Reader Participate in leading worship by sharing God's word.

Leadership, Exhortation, Teaching

Short-­‐Term

Sound Technician Operate soundboard and equipment during worship services and other special events as needed. Training is provided.

Exhortation, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

Sounds of Joy A gospel praise choir in a formative stage in providing choral music for the Awakening 9:50 service and others as needed. Affiliated with a new ecumenical, cross-­‐generational, multi-­‐cultural choral opportunity in our region.

Rehearsal and retreats are held as needed. Director: Dr. Shannon Garrett, Jr.

Music, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term

Usher Welcome people as they come to worship; distribute bulletins, assist with seating, assist latecomers, collect offering, assist with Communion, and collect attendance cards. Ushers are needed for Saturday evening, Sunday morning services, and special events.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Videographer for Worship/Special Events Videotape weekly worship services and other special services as needed. Serve once a month or more if desired. Training is provided.

Exhortation, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term, Flexible

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James Wells, jwells@bumc.net, 324-7228 Julie Morgan, jmorgan@bumc.net, 324-8216

CHILDREN & YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Children's Choir Leader Lead children in music and singing. This would include a weekly rehearsal on Wednesday evenings and when the children sing in worship and special events including the Advent and Spring Programs.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Leadership

Long-­‐Term (school year)

Children's Rhythm and Bells assistant Help lead or assist with Wednesday night rehearsals for percussion and handbells. The group has two programs per year and play in worship periodically.

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Leadership

Long-­‐Term (school year)

Children's Music Shepherd Assist the music leader in rehearsals and when the children sing in worship and special events.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term (school year)

Office Volunteer (Youth & Children's Music) Volunteer on weekdays on an as-­‐ needed basis to work with the Assistant to Music for Youth and Children in large mailings, copying, and other general office duties.

Administration, Evangelism, Faith, Helps/ServiceAs Needed

Share the Spirit Event Plan, organize, and implement the annual fundraising auction/worship service that supports the summer tours for Jubilation and Sonshine Choirs and Youth Mission trips. There are many and diverse levels of commitment.

Administration, Faith, Helps/Service, Leadership

Short-­‐Term

Youth Choir Assistant Assist during youth choir rehearsal times (Sonshine Choir -­‐ Sunday nights from 5:00-­‐6:15; Jubilation Choir -­‐ Sunday nights from 6:45-­‐7:45.)

Help with attendance, crowd control, crowd herding, being another smiling face to greet the participants.

Exhortation, Faith, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term

Youth Choir Retreat Chaperone Join the Sonshine and/or Jubilation choir during their Fall Kickoff and/or Winter (January/February) retreat. This includes executing planned activities, and assisting with rehearsals, meals and recreation.

Administration, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith

One-­‐Time

Youth Choir Scrapbooking Put your scrapbooking talents to work with a team to organize and display photographs, past and future, of our Youth Choirs to display outside the Youth Choir Room.

Administration, Evangelism, Helps/Service, Mercy

Flexible

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James Wells, jwells@bumc.net, 324-7228 Julie Morgan, jmorgan@bumc.net, 324-8216

CHILDREN CHILDREN& &YOUTH YOUTHMUSIC MUSICMINISTRY MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Youth Choir Tour Chaperone Have the experience of a lifetime and go on tour with the Youth Choirs (Jubilation -­‐ days in June and Sonshine -­‐ 8 days in July). You will be assisting the coordinator in organizing and preparing for performances; including set up and tear down of equipment, providing spiritual support and direction to the youth and performing any needed duties while on the road.

Administration, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith

Short-­‐term

Youth Choir Tour Coordinator A detail-­‐oriented person works with the director to plan the Sonshine or Jubilation Summer tour. This includes making reservations, contacting facilities for performances, organizing a team of youth parents to chaperone the tour, assisting with all administrative needs regarding the tour, and being available to go on tour with the choir as a chaperone.

Administration, Evangelism, Exhortation, Discernment, Mercy

One-­‐Time

Youth advent Concert Assistant Assist the Coordinator in executing the logistics of the Youth Advent Concert with the Sonshine and Jubilation Choirs. Details are specific with this well-­‐orchestrated and moving experience.

Faith, Helps/Service, Wisdom

will love Youth Meals for Special Events If organizing food is your thing, yyou ou’ll love working with a team of individuals to organize meals (pot luck and catered) for Tour Rehearsals, Home Concerts, Advent Concert, and other special events when the youth choir is asked to gather for long periods of time and need to be fed.

Administration, Helps/Service

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One-­‐Time

Sandy Walker, swalker@bumc.net, 373-1820

FACILITIES & GROUNDS

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Church Transportation Train and conduct monthly road/driving tests to qualify church bus driver volunteers.

Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term, Flexible

Gardening Volunteer If you love gardening, then we could use your gift at specific places around the church.

Helps/Service

As Needed

General Maintenance Help with small maintenance repairs and minor carpentry in and around the church facilities.

Helps/Service

As Needed

painting the church facilities.

Painting PSmall ainting inside jobs the inside church facilities.

Helps/Service

One-­‐Time

OFFICE SUPPORT

Jill Wright Chance, jchance@bumc.net, 324-8217

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Data Entry Computer work and data entry in various departments to update demographic information and provide for the holistic care of BUMC’s members.

Computer skills needed. Training provided.

Administration, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term, Flexible

Microsoft SQL Reporting Work with the database administrator to write specific SQL Reports to run within Arena, the church’s new database system. Specific reports will be needed for varying ministries within BUMC.

Administration, Helps/Service

As Needed

Office Volunteer General Help various departments with general office duties, such as filing, photocopying, etc. once or twice a month or as needed. Training provided.

Administration, Helps/Service

Long-­‐Term, Flexible

Receptionist Volunteer Wonderful opportunity to use your gifts answering the phone and welcoming people to BUMC when they walk in. You can’t help but learn more about your church doing this. Emails are sent out to volunteers to see if they are available when an occasion arises such as lunch, vacation or sickness.

Administration, Help/Service

Flexible

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David Ssebulime, dssebulime@bumc.net, 324-7222

MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Church-led Local Outreach Ministries

Aids Angel Tree Give a family a happy Christmas by providing gifts for a child who either has AIDS or whose parents suffer with AIDS.

Faith, Giving, Mercy

One-­‐Time

Christmas Baskets Provide a Christmas dinner to Williamson County and Harvest Hands families in need by preparing and delivering large boxes of food for holiday meals.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Giving, Helps/Service

One-­‐Time

Christmas in July Donations of school supplies are collected at BUMC during the month of July, helping children start the new school year with needed supplies.

Volunteers sort and assemble the supplies into backpacks. Filled backpacks are distributed to ministries including Harvest Hands, Graceworks, Franktown, and The Boys and Girls Club.

Evangelism, Exhortation, Giving, Helps/Service

One-­‐Time

Habitat For Humanity Over 200 volunteers are needed to participate in the building of a Habitat house for a family in need of affordable housing in Williamson County. The build takes place in the spring. Volunteer opportunities include publicity, volunteer, food and construction coordinators.

Administration, Helps/Service, Leadership, Mercy

Short-­‐Term

KidSale A consignment sale of quality children’s clothing, toys, and equipment, held each spring and fall, which benefits BUMC youth missions and the outreach missions of BUMC. Volunteers are needed to do set-­‐up and take-­‐down, check-­‐in clothing prior to the sale, check-­‐out during the sale, and general volunteer work.

Administration, Helps/Service, Leadership

Short-­‐Term

Room in the Inn Volunteers (usually groups from Sunday School classes) are needed to host Room in the Inn at BUMC once a week, November through March.

This program provides homeless men -­‐-­‐ and the night a month homeless women -­‐-­‐ a warm place to sleep, a hot shower, laundry service, dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch to take with them the next day.

Discernment, Faith, Healing, Mercy

One-­‐Time

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David Ssebulime, dssebulime@bumc.net, 324-7222

MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Church-led International Outreach Ministries

Haiti Mission Mission trip to Jacmel, Haiti to assist with medical clinics, the feeding program, construction, musical training and loving the children and families of Jacmel along with furthering our relationships with the people there.

Apostleship Faith, Healing, Leadership, Mercy, Wisdom

One time

Honduras Mission Opportunities for medical and non-­‐medical volunteers, as well as needs for those speaking English and Spanish, to staff a clinic in Honduras for one week. Construction of a hospital planned for the near future.

Apostleship, Faith, Healing, Leadership, Mercy, Wisdom

Short-­‐Term

Mexico Mission Partnership Founded in 1977, Give Ye Them To Eat (GYTTE) is an outreach project of the Methodist Church of Mexico to combat hunger and poverty in the rural sector. Located in Puebla, Mexico, BUMC sends mission teams to work on ongoing projects at the Tree of Life Training Center.

Discernment, Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Leadership, Mercy

Short-­‐Term

Apostleship, Evangelism, Giving, Healing, Knowledge

Short-­‐Term & Long-­‐Term

South Africa Mission Project BUMC partnered with Howick Methodist Church in Howick, South Africa, to construct Brentwood Society Methodist Church in Tumbleweed, South Africa. This community struggles with poverty, illness, and lack of educational opportunities. This church provides a place to worship God, and a preschool for the community. Sponsors are needed to provide educational opportunities for these impoverished children, as well as to help in construction of the facility and growth of the program.

Thembelihle Pre-­‐Primary School An independent, privately funded school in Howick, South Africa, providing quality “school readiness” education to 300+ young children, particularly those who come from disadvantaged circumstances.

The school is a ministry of Howick Methodist Church, housed on the grounds of the church in the village of Howick , province of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.

Sponsors are needed to provide opportunities for these impoverished children to attend this school as well as to help in construction of the facility and growth of the program.

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David Ssebulime, dssebulime@bumc.net, 324-7222

MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Community Outreach Ministries

Bethlehem Centers of Nashville Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, a United Methodist agency, has provided programs and services to the Nashville community for 112 years. Their mission is to empower children, youth and their families to build better lives for themselves. Volunteers have the opportunity to give of their time in a variety of ways. 615.329.3386

Faith, Mercy, Wisdom

Flexible

Better Decisions Women’s Prison Ministry Better Decisions, a nonprofit organization, offers an eight week program that teaches decision-­‐making and life planning skills to inmates at the Tennessee State Prison for Women. New volunteers attend a ten-­‐hour training session and meet weekly for one-­‐hour with their inmate partner, offering help and encouragement as the enrollees practice their new skills. Volunteers are also needed to work one-­‐on-­‐one with an inmate who needs help with reading comprehension or to study for their GED exam.

615.832.8327

Discernment, Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Mercy, Teaching

Short-­‐Term

Bridges Domestic Violence Center This is the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County. Through a systematic plan, Bridges moves a woman and her children from an unsafe environment to one of safety, giving her the necessary tools to re-­‐establish herself in the community. Individuals can donate needed items for the shelter. 615.599.5777

Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Wisdom

Campus for Human Development This downtown Nashville organization offers many services to assist the poor and the homeless, including the Room In The Inn Program. Numerous volunteer opportunities are available.

Evangelism, Faith, Healing, Mercy

Flexible

Community Care Fellowship This day shelter is for the homeless and poor of East Nashville. Numerous volunteer opportunities are available.

Exhortation, Faith, Helps/Service, Giving

Flexible

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David Ssebulime, dssebulime@bumc.net, 324-7222

MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Community Outreach Ministries This nonprofit ministry provides services to and shares the love of God through its work with the Sheriff’s department, the 21st Judicial court, and high-­‐school athletes. It provides a spiritual, pastoral presence that acts as a bridge between the resources in Christian congregations and the needs that exist in the communities of Williamson County.

Exhortation, Mercy, Wisdom

Flexible

Faith Family Medical Clinic This clinic provides quality, affordable healthcare to uninsured working families in the greater Nashville area. Healthcare professionals and other volunteers are needed to help provide this service. 615.341.0808

Healing, Mercy, Wisdom

Long-­‐Term

Friends Learning In Pairs (RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Caring seniors 55 years and older are needed to provide reading tutoring for at-­‐risk children in grades K-­‐4 during the school day. Volunteers may choose from 38 elementary schools in Davidson and Williamson Counties. 615.376.4332

Discernment, Exhortation, Faith, Leadership

Long-­‐Term

Graceworks of Williamson County A non-­‐profit ministry whose mission is to share the grace of God by providing comprehensive services to residents in need throughout Williamson County, needs volunteers to drive the elderly to and from medical appointments, to visit a homebound senior, or to work in the store sorting, tagging, hanging, and pricing donated items.

Exhortation, Faith, Giving, Mercy, Teaching

Flexible

Harvest Hands Harvest Hands CDC the neighborhood revitalization ministry focusing on Christian Community Development in South Nashville. Our vision is to be “On a journey together for wholeness in South Nashville.” Together, we work in partnership with the residents of South Nashville through holistic ministries such as development of children and youth, home repair and ownership, addiction recovery, job training and economic development – and through all of these ministries, making disciples of Jesus. 615.499.4963

Apostleship, Discernment, Evangelism,Faith, Exhortation

Short-­‐Term & Long-­‐Term

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David Ssebulime, dssebulime@bumc.net, 324-7222

MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Literacy Council Of Williamson County Volunteers are needed to teach adults how to read and improve literacy skills. Tutoring is offered to adults who are earning a GED and to people learning English as a second language. 615.472.5010

Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Teaching

Long-­‐Term

The Manger A Christmas program that provides a gift, as well the gift of giving: The Manger collects gift items for all ages and opens a “store” where heads-­‐of-­‐ households with economic needs can “shop” for each of their loved ones.

Families are identified through Graceworks Ministries. Donations and volunteers are needed to stock and run the store.

Discernment, Evangelism, Faith, Helps/Service

One-­‐Time

Miriam’s Promise A ministry sponsored by the United Methodist Church that offers services to unwed pregnant teens and also parenting and adoption services. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Exhortation, Faith, Healing

Short-­‐Term & Flexible

Nashville Rescue Mission This ministry seeks to help the hurting of Middle Tennessee by offering food, clothing and shelter to the homeless as well as recovery programs to those enslaved in life-­‐degrading problems. Volunteers are needed as math tutors, to help with reading, writing, to work on donated computers, assist with clerical work, sort donated medicines in the clinic, serve meals or to lead a worship service.

Evangelism, Knowledge, Helps/Service, Teaching

Short-­‐Term & Flexible

The Next Door Transitional living and re-­‐entry services for women returning to society from incarceration. Women who leave prison or jail who are usually jobless, homeless, and frequently hopeless. Over 100 volunteers are needed as drivers, mentors, overnight hosts, to provide evening meals and to be prayer partners. 615.321.0311

Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term & Long-­‐Term

Safe Haven Family Shelter The only shelter in Nashville where homeless families can stay together for up to 6 months while learning life skills to live on their own.

Volunteers needed to provide food, Bible Study, clothing, home skills, job assistance, and donations of household goods and furniture.

Exhortation, Mercy, Helps/Service

One-­‐Time & Long-­‐Term

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David Ssebulime, dssebulime@bumc.net, 324-7222

MISSIONS & OUTREACH MINISTRY

Volunteer Opportunity

Gifts

Time Commitment

Siloam Family Health Center A faith-­‐based, volunteer-­‐driven clinic whose goal is to treat the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, by providing high quality affordable healthcare to the uninsured, underserved, and those who slip through the cracks of the healthcare system due to time, money and language barriers.

Volunteer healthcare professional, interpreters, and patient support volunteer are needed. 615.298.5406

Healing, Faith, Mercy

Flexible & Long-­‐Term

61st Avenue United Methodist Church A Nashville church putting personal faces on the poor, and walking with them to find a way out of poverty. Volunteers are needed for their afterschool programs, serving meals, annual Health Fair, and senior assistance program. 615.292.7184

Exhortation, Helps/Service, Faith, Mercy

One-­‐Time

St. Luke’s Community Center As a Second Harvest satellite location, St. Luke’s operates a food bank. Help is needed to pack food boxes on Mondays and Thursdays 9am–1:30pm and to fill in when the regular volunteers need a day off.

Mobile Meal drivers are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11am-­‐12:30pm.

This is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages, retired persons and stay-­‐at-­‐ home moms (bring the kids –the meal recipients love to see them). 615.350.7893

Exhortation, Helps/Service

Short-­‐Term & Long-­‐Term

Trinity Lunch Company (tlc) This is a feeding program designed to reach out to the east Nashville neighborhood around Trinity UMC. This area is composed of families who struggle with hunger. 85% of the families in the neighborhood qualify for free or reduced meals during the school year with no access to meals during school breaks and holidays. Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute sack lunches.

Healing, Faith, Mercy

Flexible & Long-­‐Term

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www.bumc.net/serving

Serving Commitment Card 2014

Complete one form per person, checking the ministries where you are currently serving and/or the areas of service where you would like to serve.

Thank you for your commitment to serving others in the name of Christ! Please complete this form and return it to the church office. Someone will be in touch with you soon to connect you to a place of service.

m I am Currently Serving in this Ministry p I Would Like to Serve in this Ministry

Complete a commitment card online at www.bumc.net/serving.

Complete one form per person, checking the ministries where you are currently serving and/or the areas of service where you would like to serve.

Name Home Phone Cell Phone Address

City/Zip

Email

I plan to continue serving in this ministry not listed in the catalog:

I would like to help start the following ministry:

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY m p Children’s Ministry Welcome Desk m p Vacation Bible School Leader m p Nursery Volunteer m p Rosebud Delivery to New Parents m p Preschool Sunday Morning Hall Greeter m p Preschool Sunday School Teacher m p Godly Play Leader m p Sunday School Materials Prep. m p Elementary Hall Bulletin Board m p Elementary Sunday Morning Greeter m p Elementary Sunday School Teacher m p Resource Organizer m p Elem. Sunday School Materials Prep. m p Confirmation Friend-In-Faith m p Confirmation Mentor m p Created By God Mentor m p Highway 56 The Extra Mile m p Highway 56 Sunday School m p Highway 56 Sunday Night MILEAGE m p Highway 56 Bridge Camp Mentor m p Highway 56 Coordinator STUDENT MINISTRY m p 7th - 9th Small Group Leader m p 10th - 12th Small Group Leader m p 61st Avenue UMC Tutoring Program m p Barnabas Friends m p Basketball Coach m p Bible Study Leader m p Game Night Minstry (Room in the Inn) m p Greeter m p Harvest Hands m p Office Volunteer m p Set-Up Team m p Scout Leader

m p Sunday School Teacher or Helper m p Youth Confirmation Mentor m p Café/Office Shopper m p Café Shift Leader m p Café Volunteer m p Driver m p Photographer/Picture Organizer m p Progressive Dinner Appetizer Provider m p Progressive Dinner Host m p Retreat Chaperone m p 7th-12th Grade Small Group Substitute Leader m p Progressive Dinner Coordinator m p Rock the Chains Coordinator m p Senior 2015 Celebration Coordinator

or Food Provider m p Share the Spirit Auction/Worship Coord.

ADULT MINISTRY m p Circuit Riders m p College Student Team m p Curriculum Team m p Event Hospitality m p Library Volunteer m p Small Group Co-Facilitator m p Technology Team SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY m p Singles Ministrty Volunteer m p Outreach Committee m p Outreach Planning m p Social Long Range Planning Leader m p Spiritual Program Leader m p Support Group Mail to Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 or drop in the offering during worship.

m I am Currently Serving in this Ministry p I Would Like to Serve in this Ministry HOSPITALITY & MEMBERSHIP m p Andrew Ministry m p Annual Conference Shuttle Bus Driver m p Church Picnic m p Parking Lot Greeter m p Pew Replenisher m p Special Needs Parking Helper m p Visitor Follow-Up CARING MINISTRY m p Adoption, Foster Care & Orphan Support m p Alive Hospice m p Career Transitions Support Group m p Faith Friends m p Faith Notes Card Ministry m p Financial Coaching m p Fishes & Loaves m p Flower Ministry m p Funeral Team m p GraceNotes Card Ministry m p Home-Centered Communion m p Intercessory Prayer Ministry m p Partners In Hope (Cancer Support) m p Patient Advocacy Ministry m p Prayer Shawl Ministry m p Red Cross Blood Drive m p Stephen Ministry m p Sunny Day Club m p Visitation Ministry MUSIC, WORSHIP & THE ARTS m p Adult Chancel Choir m p Adult Handbell Choir m p Altar Guild m p Bulletin Stuffer m p Church Orchestra m p Communion Server - 8:30 am m p Communion Server - 9:50 am

m p Communion Server - 11:00 am m p Communion Server - Saturday Service m p Communion Server - Special Events m p Liturgical Movement m p Office Volunteer – Music Department m p Orchestral Instrumentalist m p Pianist m p Scripture Reader m p Sound Technician m p Sounds of Joy m p Usher - 8:30 am m p Usher - 9:50 am m p Usher - 11:00 am m p Usher - Saturday Service m p Usher - Special Events m p Videograph. for Worship/Special Events Children/Youth Music m p Children’s Choir Leader m p Children’s Rhythm and Bells Assistant m p Children’s Music Shepherd m p Office Volunteer m p Share the Spirit Auction/Worship Event m p Youth Choir Assistant m p Youth Choir Retreat Chaperone m p Youth Choir Scrapbooking m p Youth Choir Tour Chaperone m p Youth Choir Tour Coordinator m p Youth Christmas Concert Assistant m p Youth Meals for Special Events FACILITIES & GROUNDS m p Church Transportation m p Gardening Volunteer m p General Maintenance m p Painting OFFICE SUPPORT m p Data Entry m p Microsoft SQL Reporting m p Office Volunteer – General m p Receptionist Volunteer

MISSIONS & OUTREACH Church-led Local Outreach m p Aids Angel Tree m p Christmas Baskets m p Christmas in July m p Habitat for Humanity m p KidSALE m p Room in the Inn Church-led International Outreach m p Haiti Mission m p Honduras m p Mexico Mission Partnership m p South Africa Mission Project m p Thembelihle Pre-Primary School Community Outreach m p Bethlehem Centers of Nashville m p Better Decisions Women’s Prison Ministry m p BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center m p Campus For Human Development m p Community Care Fellowship m p Community Outreach Ministries m p Faith Family Medical Clinic m p Friends Learning In Pairs m p Graceworks of Williamson County m p Harvest Hands m p Literacy Council Of Williamson Co. m p The Manger m p Miriam’s Promise m p Nashville Rescue Mission m p The Next Door m p Safe Haven Family Shelter m p Siloam Family Health Center m p 61st Ave. UMC m p St. Luke’s Community Center m p Trinity Lunch Company Mail to Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 or drop in the offering during worship.