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Curious About Disciple Bible Study? This 34-week intensive Bible study has changed hundreds of lives in our congregation. Come to an information session on Sunday morning, July 22 at 8:30 or 11:00 am, Room A291.

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New Opportunities for College Students • CollegeSundaySchoolforcollegestudentsand2012graduatesat9:45a.m.,RoomA191• SummerGroups–Wednesdaysfrom5:45-7pmintheBuchananHouse.(Optional worshipopportunityafter.)throughAugust1.Ifyou’rehomeforthesummer,comewithyourstoriesandquestionsandwe’llcontinuetoexplorehowGodisatworknomatterwhatwe face. Facilitated by Eric Burton-Krieger, eburtonkrieger@bumc.net.

Walking with God at Granny White ParkWednesdays,6:00pm,GrannyWhitePark Wewillhaveashortdevotion,prayer,andexercisetogetherbeforewalkingthetrail.Youmaywanttobringapicnicwithyouandmakeitaneveningforyourfamilyandfriends.Everyoneisinvited to attend!

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Readings for June 18-22:

I Corinthians 2-6www.bumc.net/

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Step Up to InvIte and welcome others

Pray the Lord’s Prayer Daily At Noon Thissummer,whereveryouare,whateveryou’redoing,pauseamomentatnoonandpraytheLord’sprayer,knowingthatyourchurchfamilyisprayingalongwithyou.

Goodie Bags for Sonshine Choir Members IthasbeenatraditionofourchurchtosupportourSonshineChoirwhileontourbypreparingagoodiebagforeachchoirmember,youthstaffmemberorchaperoneandpledgingtoprayforthemduringtour.Goodiebagstofillwill be available in the breezeways on Sunday morningsofJune17th and June 24th. Deadline forreturningthefilledbagsisJuly6th. Contact RosanneSchenckat324-7251orrschenck@bumc.net.

Step Up to Serve in the church and/or community

Chancel Choir Patriotic ConcertSunday,June24-7:00pm,SanctuaryBUMC’sChancelChoirpresentsaSalutetoAmerica.Joinusforaninspirationaleveningofmusicdedicatedtoourcountry.AllproceedswillbenefittheWoundedWarriorProject.

Nexus Chamber ConcertSunday,June17-4:00pm-ChapelTheAthenaTrio,comprisedofviolinistKristinaSiemer,pianistRachelDeVoreForgarty&cel-listLindseySmith-Trosle,theAthenaperformseverythingfromoriginalcompositions,tangos,internationalmusic&popular/filmmusictodifferentgenressuchashiphopandbringsthemallintothepianotrioformat.

Step Up to WorShIp God Daily and Weekly

StudentS7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, June 174:30am BahamasHighSchoolMissionTeammeetatairport

9:45am SummerSunday School Middle–JrHiRm High-Taberacle College-GreenRoom11:00amGirls Summer Book Club with Elizabeth,YouthPrayerChapel

Monday, June 18 9:30amMeetElizabethat Chick-fil-a for breakfast &devo

8-10pm MeetZackat Pla-MorLanes,$9for

shoes and bowlingTuesday, June 196pmMeetatBUMCto gotoOdysseyGame

Night Wednesday, June 206:00pm BibleStudies7:00pm IntermissionThursday, June 214:00pm GrannyWhiteParkThursdayswithNeal&Zack

Serve With Us This Summer helping with BUMC’s VBSSignuponthe Facebook Event or con-tactMarjorieStephensonatMarjorie.Stephenson@comcast.net.

VBS Youth LunchesMeetChristen in the Café at 12:00everydayafterVBSto walk across the street and eat lunch together (don’tforgetmoney)

Bahamas Mission Team will be serving with the BahamasMethodistHabitatJune17-23,pleasekeeptheminyourprayers.

Wii Game NightFriday,July6,7-9pm

Water Blitz Family Mission Opportunity Saturday,July7at10am,bring your cooler and families will be sent to swarmparks,streetcorners, and shelters delivering cold water to people!

HarvestHandsisacatalystforChrist-centered,wholisticcommunitydevelopmentworkingalongsideourneighborstofurtherhealthyliving,education,spiritualformationandeconomicdevelopmentinSouthNashville

Single Adult Offerings Visitwww.bumc.net/singlesforfulldetailsorcontactShebbieShieldsat324-7240.

Singles Parenting Class: Preteens&teens,July8;YoungChildren,July11 Single Adult Book Club July 10 - A Dose of Reality byHeidiHall,6:30pm Singles Yoga Tuesdays,6:00-7:15pm,Cost:$5,SinglesSpace,donationgoesto FisherHouse. “Polishing Your Basics” Bridge, Fridayevenings,thruJune22,Cost:$70

Tai Chi for Arthritis Thursdays,2-3pm,RoomA393Duetopopulardemand,theclasswillcontinueonanon-goingbasis.Taughtbyacertifiedinstructor,thecostis$5perclass.Dropinandcheckitout!

United Methodist Women PicnicMonday,July9,6pm,GrannyWhiteParkAllwomenofthechurcharewelcometothispot-luckevent.Drinks,plates,silverwarearefurnishedbyUMW.Questions:PatFlemming,516-7185orSusanMattson,397-8533.

Check out these great books for your “Step Up to Summer” reading!www.bumc.net/summerofprayer-booksareavailableforpurchaseintheOutpost.

Save the Date: Teacher Summit – August 5 Ifyouarealeader,teacherorfacilitatorofanygroupforchildren,youthoradults,youdonotwanttomissthisinspiringeventdesignedjustforyou.Lookfordetailsinthe comingweeks.Questions:LeslieHotzfeld,lhotzfeld@bumc.net.

Step Up to Connect

Step Up to ServeVolunteer Ushers Needed for Organ ConcertsFriday,July6,1:45pm&3:30pmSixushersneededfor45minutesbeforeeachidenticalconcert.TheconcertsarepartoftheAmericanGuildofOrganists’nationalconvention,andarenotopentothepublic.ServingasanusherisyourchancetohearvirtuosoorganistJaneParker-SmithfromEnglandmakeourorganpipestalk!ContactGreggBunn,gbunn@bumc.net,324-7249.

Barnabas Friends 2012 - Adult Volunteers Needed!Helpuskeepourcollegestudentsconnectedtoourchurchwhilethey’reaway.BUMC’scollegeministry,BarnabasFriends,islookingforvolunteerstoadoptacollegestudentandsendthemencouragingnotesandprayersthroughouttheschoolyear.ContactHeatherDubuqueformoreinformation-615-300-7893orHeather@LillianNannyAgency.com.

Is God Calling to Feed Those Who Are Hungry? ThenjoinourFishandLoavesTeam.Membersofthisteamprovidetemporary(2-4weeks,3-4mealsperweek)mealassistancetochurchmembers,theirfamilies,andfriendswhoareunabletopreparehealthymealsfortheirhouseholdsduetocrisis.

Tobecomepartofthisgrace-filledministry,contactKatieWinsteadat Katie_Winstead@yahoo.com.

Serve Others and Get Paid, Too! Wouldyouliketobeanadministrativeministrypartnerinourthrivingsingleadultministry?20hoursaweek,computerskillsandorganizationalskillsamust.For

positiondetailsgotowww.bumc.net/employment.Questionsandresumesto Deltina Storey, dstorey@bumc.net.

Art in the BreezewayMidgeSimpson,BUMCmember,hasashowof16ofheroriginalwatercolorandoilpaintingsinthe‘ArtHall’–locatedinthebreezewaybetweenthesanctuarynarthexandthechapelnarthex.EnjoythisexhibitionwhichwillbeupuntiltheendofJune.

who to contactAdult Studies/Small GrpsJudithBone,324-7258jbone@bumc.net

Caring MinistryKayeHarvey,373-3663kharvey@bumc.net

Children’s MinistryEllenGarrett,577-7261egarrett@bumc.net

Mission & OutreachMikeDennison,324-7222,mdennison@bumc.net

Single Adult MinistryShebbieShields,324-7240sshields@bumc.net

Student MinistryTravisGarner,324-7229tgarner@bumc.net

To Get ConnectedJeffWilson,324-8208jwilson@bumc.net

Worship & MusicShannonGarrett,577-7267sgarrett@bumc.net

Sunday, June 17

Sunday School9:45amPreschool-6thGradePre-school Worship atallthreeworshipservices.

Nursery 8amto12pmfor infants - 3 years.

ChIldrenInfants - 6th Grade

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 565th&6thGrades

Sunday, June 17Sunday SchoolMeetintheGYM9:45am

Bus Driver Needed todrivea15passengerbustotransportelementary-agestudentsonoursummerfieldtrips.OnceaweekcommitmentonFridaysforthemonthsofJuneandJuly,12:30-5:30pm.Driverwillberequiredtotakeadrivingtest.Thisisanimmedi-ateneed.ContactCourtneyHicksat499-4963orcourtney@harvesthandscdc.com.

Summer Elementary & Youth Program Needs Volunteers: onceaweek,JuneandJuly,1-5pm,Mon-Fri.Donations:sleepingbags,tents,sleepingmats,headlamps,etc.touseforouryouthcampingtrips.

Sponsorships:$100tobuybooksfortheyouthprogramarealsoneeded. IfinterestedintheseopportunitiespleasecontactAbbyButerat615-499-4963or abby@harvesthandscdc.com.

harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)HarvestHandsisacatalystforChrist-centered,wholisticcommunitydevelopmentworkingalongsideourneighborstofurtherhealthyliving,education,spiritualformationandeconomicdevelopmentinSouthNashville

Step Up to ServeGet your BUMC mission T-shirt!Ifyouareparticipatinginamissions/outreachopportunitythroughthechurch,wewouldlove for you to buy one of our new missions shirts which say on the back “The Church HasLefttheBuilding!”Theshirtsare$6.Contactmbknighten@bumc.net.

City-Wide Water Bottle Blitz - July 7We’llbeorganizingfamiliestoswarmparks,streetcorners,outsideshelters,andelse-wherethroughoutthecitytogiveoutwatertothirstysouls.HelpingthosearoundustobeattheheatwhilespreadingthewordofChrist.MeetattheChurchJuly7,10am.

School Supplies for the Sonshine Choir Missions Project @ New Field School YourhelpandgenerosityisneededtoaidtheSonshineChoirgatherschoolsuppliesastheyspreadGod’sloveandwordtothebrokeninChicago.Thisyeartheywillhelpwithaninnercitychurch’sVBSandwouldliketoalsohelpwithsupplyingschoolsuppliesforthechildreninthisimpoverishedareaforthisupcomingyear.Theyareinneedofspecificsupplies:copypaper,crayons(24ct.),markers(10-12ct.),gluesticks,scissors,compositionjournals(wide-ruled),folders-blue,redandgreen,Kleenexboxesand#2pencils.Please,bringdonationstothebinslocatedintheChapelNarthex.

Honduras Medical Mission Trip - September 1-8Doctors,RNs,NPs,LPNs,andPTswithgoodheartsneededfortreatingwomenandchildreninneed.FormoreinformationcontactMikeDennisonat615-324-7222ormdennison@bumc.net.

Nashville Rescue Mission Sock & Underwear DriveNashvilleRescueMissionhelpshurtingpeopleinMiddleTennesseebyofferingfood,clothing,andsheltertothehomelessandrecoveryprogramstothoseenslavedbylife-degradingproblems.Theyarecurrentlyinadesperateneedofsocksandunderwear.DonationsmaybebroughttothecollectionbinsintheChapelNarthex.

HWY 56 Summer ActivitiesCheckoutbumc.net/highway56orcontactMaggieJarrellatmjarrell@bumc.netformore information!

July12 5thGradeMovie Night;5:30pmbring your own dinner and we’llprovidethe popcorn.Pickupinthe gymat8pm.

July19 ADayattheZooMeetatthechurchat9amandpickupatthechurchat1pm.Bring$20forticketandlunch

July26-29Bridge WeekendRetreat Registrationnowopen online

AA Groups1pm,Monday-Sunday,BH1029am,Monday(ForWomenOnly),BH1028:30am,Tuesday&Thursday,BH1027pm,Tuesday&Thursday,BH2017pm,Friday(ForMenOnly),BH10111:30am,Mon,Wed,Fri,BH102Eating Disorders AnonymousSundays,4pm,BuchananHouse102Contact:CourtneyMuse,594-8552ADHD Adult;SpouseWorkshopsContact:TerryHuff,627-4191Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941orRuthRandolph,385-2323Career TransitionsEachMonday,6:30pm-HaneyHallContact:HalHassall,972-5119Divorce RecoveryContact:ShebbieShields,324-7240Grief SupportContact:AliveHospice,963-4732.

MS Self HelpContact:SandieMountz,376-5395.

GROUPS

Saturday Evening6:00 pm

Casual Traditional Worship in the

Chapel

Sunday Morning 8:30 am

Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth

Choir9:45 am

Classes for Children, Students, and Adults

9:50 amContemporary Worship with Worship Band

11:00 amTraditional Worshipwith Adult Chancel

Choir11:00 am

Classes for Adults

Tuesday Morning6:30 am

Prayer (Sanctuary)

CongregatIonal Care and CarIng mInIStrIeSwww.bumc.net/encouragement

RESOURCESAdoption Support & Orphan MinistryContact:VanessaBonner,832-5343Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact:JeanettaFargo,435-3716ejaefargo@comcast.netDomestic AbuseContact:CarolineBeavers,371-2550.Emergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact:MayaBroaden-knighten,373-3663,ext.211,mbknighten@bumc.netEncouragement Cards: GraceNotesContact:RachaelMelton,roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors)Contact:Rev.KayeHarvey,kharvey@bumc.netHome-centered VisitationContact: Rev. Erin Racine,eracine@bumc.netHome Health Product AssistanceContact:ScottishRite,259-3434Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact:373-3690,x398,handyman@bumc.netInfertility SupportContact:GretchenVoyles,gvoyles98@hotmail.comMemory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day ClubContact:KatieAnderson,370-9467Patient Advocate MinistryContact:TammyHakim,480-0357thakim@paministry.orgShort-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & LoavesContact:KatieWinsteadkatie_winstead@yahoo.comSpiritual Counseling with PastorsContact:JulieDonley,324-7254,jdonley@bumc.netorCarlaBarrios,373-3663x252,cbarrios@bumc.net

BrentwoodUniteD MethoDiSt ChUrCh

309 Franklin RoadBrentwood,Tn37027

615-373-3663www.bumc.net

ThePastoralStaffofBUMCvisitsareahospitalsonaregularandrotatingbasis.Hospitalsdonotinformthechurchwhenitsmembersareadmitted.Pleaseletthechurchknowifyou(orafamilymember)arehospitalizedbycontactingJulieDonley,jdonley@bumc.net,615-324-7254.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC

Sometimes it’s Hard to Ask for Help . . .

Wesometimestrytokeepourstrugglesstuffeddeepinsidebutoftenthat

doesn’tworksowell.StephenMinis-tersCanHelp!Ifyouaregoingthroughadifficulttime,aStephenMinistercanbringGod’swarmlovebackintoyour

life through their one on one confidential care.CallSherylat373-3690ext.394or

Rev.KayeHarveyat373-3663.

Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Centeroffers services to children,

youth&families.www.bumc.net/counselingcenter

Itishometoexpertsinhelpingfamiliesandindividualsresolvereallifeproblems.

meets at Spring Hill High School

Sundays10:00 am Worship

tRINIty CHURCH

WoRSHIp AtteNDANCe

June 9 & 10, 2012Weekend Total

1,986

For information ongiving visit the

website at bumc.net/give.