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BUMC Kids Newsletter | May 6,  2021
Take a look below for all the resources, opportunities, and fun BUMC Kids has planned for this spring and summer! You can also find links to many of our online resources on our homepage  www.bumc.net/children.
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR

SATURDAY, MAY 8
5:00 pm Join us for worship In Person or Online

SUNDAY, MAY 9   Happy Mother's Day!
8: 30 am  BUMC Kids on Sunday Mornings In Person or Online

11:00 am BUMC Kids on Sunday Mornings In Person or Online

Download and print our Weekly Bulletins and Worship Activities for your children to color while worshiping!
YOUNGER BULLETIN  //  OLDER BULLETIN //  WORSHIP ACTIVITIES
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
AFFIRMATION RETREAT
Saturday, May 15, 10 am-4:30 pm, 5th graders
Sign up today for our annual Affirmation Retreat! This unique on-campus retreat will focus around affirming the 5th graders' faith and that they are a child of God as they transition into middle school. The day will consist of worship, special speakers, and fun outdoor activities all on the BUMC campus.
REGISTER // QUESTIONS
BUMC KIDS PICNIC
May 23, Front Lawn, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join us, Sunday, May 23rd on the front lawn for yard games, ice cream, and fellowship! Bring a picnic and the whole family and let's celebrate the end of the school year together!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021
June 28-July 1, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. *NEW TIMES!*
Join BUMC Kids for an Island Adventure full of Fun & Faith! On adventure Island we will explore ways that God's light shines on everyone! For completed K-Completed 5th Grade
REGISTER // VOLUNTEER
BUMC KIDS
Sunday Mornings and Evenings
BUMC Kids is so excited to offer weekly in-person opportunities for ages 8 weeks-5th grade! 1st-3rd grade will now be able to register for Sunday mornings and will attend worship with their families before leaving when instructed for BUMC Kids. 4th and 5th graders are encouraged to remain in the full worship service, and then will be able to join us back on campus for their weekly Bible Study on Sundays from 5:00-6:00 pm. Registration is required each week for Sunday mornings.

Sunday Mornings at both worship services:
  • Nursery (ages 8 weeks to 4 years)
  • Wonder of Worship (PK4-K) *
  • 1st-3rd Grade*
Sunday Evenings 5:00-6:00 pm
  • 4th & 5th Grade Bible Study
*dismissed from Worship

REGISTRATIONS OPEN EVERY MONDAY for the upcoming Sunday morning.
SCOUTS BSA TROOP 22 DOG WASH
May 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., BUMC parking lot

Support Scouts BSA Troop 22 and have a clean dog on Mother’s Day! Dog washes are available to everyone, no reservations required, with a recommended donation of $20. Donations will assist with the growth, advancement, and camping supplies for BUMC’s Troop 22. Look for the  Troop 22 girls  excited to clean your furry friend! Contact armando.garza@youscience.com to learn more about Brentwood’s only all-female Scouts BSA Troop.
MAY FAMILY FAITH ACTIVITIES
Are you looking for new ways to spread love this month? Download THIS CALENDAR full of family friendly activities to spread God's love to those near and far as we learn about LOVE this month in BUMC Kids.
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
If you have Facebook or Instagram, we would love to connect with you! Find us online on our Facebook Page, Brentwood UMC Children's Ministry or on Instagram @bumckids. You can also find all of our story videos on the BUMC Kids YouTube Channel.
FAITH RESOURCES
A BIGGER TABLE PODCAST
Check out the latest installment of The Bigger Table Podcast with Matthew Paul Turner. Turner is the beloved children’s author of When God Made You, When God Made Light, All The Colors of Christmas, and more.  His upcoming book, What Is God Like? was co-written posthumously with Rachel Held Evans.

BUMC SERMON PODCASTS
Did you know you can listen to our sermons anywhere you listen to podcasts? Search "Brentwood United Methodist Church" and listen to your favorite sermons from over the years. Great for parents on the go!

TEACHING KIDS TO PRAY
This post by author Sarah Flannery points out what we can learn from children's uninhibited, trusting approach to prayer, and how we can foster and encourage this connection with God.
CONVERSATION STARTERS
RESILIENCY & HOPE
Take a look at these monthly conversations between our BUMC Counseling Center therapists. These live events occur every second Thursday at 7:30 PM.

HELPFUL ACCOUNTS
  • A great Instagram post by @benstuart that talks about how we are to handle disagreements as Christ followers (with helpful scriptures). 
  • The Instagram account @drbeckyathome is, in OUR opinion, one of the best resources out there for talking to children through difficult times and big feelings. 
  • Don't have the words to pray? Try these. @liturgiesforparents
GET IN TOUCH
FAITH RESOURCES BY MAIL
Would you like to receive monthly mailed curriculum resources for your family as BUMC Kids remains virtual? Fill out THIS FORM to  receive our monthly materials mailed straight to your home!

BUMC KIDS OUTREACH DIRECTORY 
We miss your children! As we continue to navigate through these uncertain times, we know one thing for sure...God's love is never failing, and kids need Jesus!! They also need connection and that is what we want to provide by allowing our Encouragers to reach out to your children. Fill out the form to give us permission to add your family to our Outreach Directory that includes only your email and address for our volunteers to write to your child until we are able to be together again in person.

FORM // QUESTIONS // SIGN UP TO BE AN ENCOURAGER

BUMC KIDS WORSHIP ACTIVITIES 
Download our BUMC Kids Worship Activities which will help your child connect with our worship services and reflect on what they are seeing and hearing. 
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION 

Ellen Garrett, Director of Children's Ministry, egarrett@bumc.net

Megan Teegarden, Associate Director of Children's Ministry (1st-5th),  mteegarden@bumc.net 

Gwen Sass, Associate Director of Children's Ministry (PreK4-Kindergarten), gsass@bumc.net 

Gretchen Voyles, Assistant to the Children's Ministry gvoyles@bumc.net 

Kathleen Argueta, Children's Minsitry Administrative Assistant, kargueta@bumc.net

Lori Joiner, Director of the BUMC Early Learning Center (formally CCF), ljoiner@bumc.net

Mollie Johnston, Director of the BUMC Dayschool, mjohnston@bumc.net
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