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Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World September 27 - October Ways to be in Ministry with the Syrian Refugees Please consider how you can help: Pray daily for the refugees and those who are assisting them. Give to UMCOR ‘s International Disaster Response, Advance #982450. 100% of your gift will help children and families, including Syria’s refugees, who are uprooted by disasters. Give to the BUMC Refugee Crisis & Settlement Fund which will be used to fund organizations and ministries that help resettle refugees here in Greater Nashville. Get involved in local refugee outreach opportunities by calling the BUMC Missions office. We welcome Dr. Carolyn Hancock to BUMC this weekend as she shares stories about our partnership with Thembelihle Primay School, Brentwood Society Preschool and Angels’ Care Crisis Centre in Howick, South Africa. www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica In Worship This Weekend: Dr. Carolyn Hancock from South Africa A devotional guide for this year’s stewardship emphasis, written by our fellow BUMC friends, is available today in the Narthex. Pick up a copy for your family today or view/download at www.bumc.net/StoriesOfGenerosity. Stories of Generosity from the BUMC Community Monday, October 26 Our 2 nd Annual Make a Difference Golf Scramble will be at Old Natchez Country Club. We are looking forward to another great day of fellowship and golf. Stop by the table in the Narthex for more information on how to register as a player or team and/or sponsor. Earlybird registration $150 thru October 4, $175 after October 4. All proceeds benefit Stop Hunger Now. www.bumc.net/hunger Calling All Golfers! Sundays, October 4-25, 5:00 – 6:15 pm; Led by Judith Bone Do you have questions about the Bible -- like “Who decided what made it into Scripture and why?” “Is the Bible ever wrong?” This study by Rev. Adam Hamilton addresses some common misconceptions and leads us to a deeper understanding of God’s word. www.bumc.net/Register “Making Sense of the Bible”: A New Adult Study Begins October 4 ENTREAT Worshiping Community Sunday, September 27, 6:30 - 7:30, Chapel Like so many of us, you are hurt, broken and disappointed. You are desperate and your heart is pleading … entreating … for hope. Please consider attending ENTREAT; a worshiping community of restoration where you can connect with God’s healing grace through story, imagery, song and prayer in a safe harbor. www.bumc.net/Entreat

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Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

September 27 - October

Ways to be in Ministry with the Syrian RefugeesPlease consider how you can help:

• Pray daily for the refugees and those who are assisting them.• Give to UMCOR ‘s International Disaster Response, Advance #982450. 100% of your gift will help children and families, including Syria’s refugees, who are uprooted by disasters.• Give to the BUMC Refugee Crisis & Settlement Fund which will be used to fund organizations and ministries that help resettle refugees here in Greater Nashville.• Get involved in local refugee outreach opportunities by calling the BUMC Missions office.

We welcome Dr. Carolyn Hancock to BUMC this weekend as she shares stories about our partnership with Thembelihle Primay School, Brentwood Society Preschool and Angels’ Care Crisis Centre in Howick, South Africa.

www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica

In Worship This Weekend: Dr. Carolyn Hancock from South Africa

Stories of Generosityfrom the Brentwood United Methodist Church Community

A devotional guide for this year’s stewardship emphasis, written by our fellow BUMC friends, is available today in the Narthex. Pick up a copy for your family today or view/download at www.bumc.net/StoriesOfGenerosity.

Stories of Generosity from the BUMC Community

Monday, October 26Our 2nd Annual Make a Difference Golf Scramble will be at Old Natchez Country Club. We are looking forward to another great day of fellowship and golf. Stop by the table in the Narthex for more information on how to register as a player or team and/or sponsor. Earlybird registration $150 thru October 4, $175 after October 4. All proceeds benefit Stop Hunger Now. www.bumc.net/hunger

Calling All Golfers!

Sundays, October 4-25, 5:00 – 6:15 pm; Led by Judith BoneDo you have questions about the Bible -- like “Who decided what made it into Scripture and why?” “Is the Bible ever wrong?” This study by Rev. Adam Hamilton addresses some common misconceptions and leads us to a deeper understanding of God’s word. www.bumc.net/Register

“Making Sense of the Bible”: A New Adult Study Begins October 4

ENTREAT Worshiping CommunitySunday, September 27, 6:30 - 7:30, Chapel

Like so many of us, you are hurt, broken and disappointed. You are desperate and your heart is pleading … entreating … for hope. Please consider attending ENTREAT; a worshiping community of restoration where you can connect with God’s healing grace through story, imagery, song and prayer in a safe harbor. www.bumc.net/Entreat

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Our ministry partner in South Nashville

3rd Annual emPower 5K Run/WalkSaturday, October 31, 8:30 am, Dudley Park

Overall and masters male and female winners will receive a 1-year supply of Humphreys Street Coffee and WOW! Soap. Since our 5K is on Halloween this year, we’re making it fun for the whole family by inviting participants to run or walk in costume, and we’re also giving out a 1-year supply of Humphreys Street Coffee and WOW! Soap to the best male and female costumes! Harvest Festival after the race from 9-11 am featuring Kids’ Races, games, inflatables, food and more! Sign up for the race at https://empowerrun.racesonline.com.

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 bumc.net/prayer.

Trained Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care. Call the confidential hotline: 615 577-4881. bumc.net/StephenMinistry

Stephen Ministry

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. bumc.net/FindSupport

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. bumc.net/CaringMinistries.

If you are looking for ways to get involved with the Children’s Ministry but cannot serve on Sunday mornings, this may be the service opportunity for you! Adult leaders are needed on a rotating basis on Sunday evenings with our 1st - 4th graders. Leaders Contact Megan at [email protected].

Adult Leaders needed for BUMC Kids Adventures

The Children’s Ministry Team is seeking volunteers to help teach Godly Play once a month. Specific needs are during the 8:15 am and 11:05 services. Contact Sarah Cage, [email protected].

Godly Play Volunteers Needed

Thursdays through November 5 at 6:30 am in the Tabernacle. Visit www.bumc.net/PointMen.

OnPoint Speaker Series for Men

Tuesday, October 6, Sanctuary, 11:15 amThis meaningful service honors and remembers volunteers and members of the Sunny Day Club who have passed away. All are invited to attend. Contact Julie Thomas, 615-370-9327, or Katie Anderson, 615-370-9467, with any questions.

Sunny Day Annual Memorial Service

Sunday, October 4 anytime between 9 and 10 amJoin us for our last tailgate of the season near the Boy Scout statue. Questions? Contact Mike Schenck at [email protected].

Last Home Team Tailgate

PT Sites: Antioch, Tulip Street and Matthews Memorial UMCs. Volunteers serve one day per week (Mon-Thurs, 3:45 to 5:15 pm). Contact Ali at [email protected] or call the PT office at 615-810-9620. Carpooling available to Antioch UMC. Contact Jackie Shields at [email protected].

Project Transformation’s new after-school programs need volunteers

The Sunny Day Club, a BUMC respite ministry for those in the early stages of memory loss, will participate in the Nashville Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Members of the BUMC community are encouraged to walk with us. Call Cathy at 615-891-2417 to sign up. Sunny Day Club will be wearing their Sunny Day t-shirts to the worship services on October 10/11 as a symbol of oursupport for all who suffer with Alzheimer’s.

Join the Sunny Day Club in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, October 17

Saturday or Sunday, October 10 or 11 at any service. If you are a long-time regular BUMC visitor who just hasn’t gotten around to joining, or you’ve been wanting to join but you’re a little apprehen-sive about coming to the front of the Sanctuary by yourself … whatever the reason, we encourage you to take the vows of membership. You’ll be welcomed into the church surrounded by others who have decided to make the commitment to membership as well. Contact Rev. Allison Fasig at [email protected] or 615-324-7243.

New Member Sunday

Sunday, October 11, 12:15 pm (immediately following the 11:05 service), Family Life Center

3rd graders will learn how to read and interact with their new Bible. Lunch is provided at $10 per family. To make this a special milestone,only 3rd Graders and their parents should attend. Contact Megan Teegarden at [email protected].

Register at www.bumc.net/register.

3rd Grade Bible Blast

Sunday October 11, in all 3 worship services (no registration required)

3rd Grade Bible Presentation

Begins January 10, 2016 Confirmation is an opportunity for 6th graders to explore their faith in a deep and meaningful way. Students ask questions and learn a great deal as they prepare to make the choice to profess faith before the congregation and to commit their gifts and talents to BUMC as full members. Registration is now open at bumc.net/register. Contact Maggie Jarrell [email protected] for more information.

Confirmation 2016

Sunday, September 27All youth, please bring a donation to Joy Buckets tonight as we raise money to cover the two children we sponsor through the Restore Haiti feeding program! If you’re in choir, come dressed in Christmas attire as we start rehearsing Christmas music for the Advent Concert!

Attention 7th - 12th Graders Sunday, October 4, 9:15 am-11:15 am, Lobby

Fall Curriculum Fair for Adult Sunday School and Small Group Leaders