Weekly Announcements - December 2

December 1/2, 2018

www.bumc.net/Advent

This weekend's theme is hope for the future. Here's how you can respond to God's Word this week:

YOUTH ADVENT CONCERTS

Sunday, December 2, 3:30, 5 & 7 p.m., Narthex

Invite your friends and family to “We Have a Savior,”

featuring the BUMC Youth Choirs, Youth Ringers,

strings, and other instrumentalists. Doors open at

3 p.m. Can't make it in person? Watch the 5 p.m.

concert live on our Facebook page.

www.bumc.net/Advent

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNION www.bumc.net/ChristmasEve

Drop off gifts at the church on December 8 & 9 The Manger of GraceWorks is an annual Christmas program for eligible neighbors needing assistance with gift shopping. Bring your new, unwrapped gifts for our churchwide Manger collection. Visit www.bumc.net/Advent for suggested gift ideas.

Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with us!

12 p.m. Contemporary Service (Sanctuary) 2 p.m. Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 4 p.m. Traditional Service (Sanctuary & Chapel) 6 p.m. Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 8 p.m. Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 11 p.m. Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

COMMUNION OFFERING: ADVENT OUTREACH This month’s Communion offering goes toward our Advent outreach opportunities. Share the joy of Christmas with families in need in Williamson County and beyond. You can give during Communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.

LAUNCHING POINT www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint Sunday, December 9, 9:45 & 11 a.m., Parlor (downstairs below Narthex) Launching Point is an opportunity to get a snapshot of who we are and what we believe.

Meet one of our pastors and learn how you can get more deeply connected in the life of the church. Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.

THE MANGER OF GRACEWORKS

2017 - 2018 SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORS, YOU'VE GOT MAIL! Pick up a special note from your sponsor child at the table in the Haney Hall Breezeway.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BUMC? To register for our events, visit www.bumc.net/Register

CHRISTMAS EVE VOLUNTEERS Are you interested in making BUMC feel like home for the holidays? Contact Kelli Huston or Rev. Shelby Slowey to volunteer.

Sanctuary decorators, Ushers & Communion servers khuston@bumc.net Greeters & Parking attendants sslowey@bumc.net

AN ADVENT JOURNEY: PRAYER CLASS Wednesdays, December 5-19, 6:20 p.m., Room A291 Learn some prayer practices to see the wonder of God during what can be an overwhelming season.

Led by Judith Bone and Todd Waggoner.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT Wednesday, December 5, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Hear from the Angel, Agape, and Asbury Choirs at their annual Advent concert! Be inspired by these young voices leading us in praise and worship.

BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER Sunday, December 9, 4-8 p.m.

7th-12th graders, join us as we travel from house to house for appetizers, dinner, and dessert.

Cost is $10. Please bring a new, unwrapped teenage gift for The Manger at GraceWorks.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT GIVING Not sure how to shop for the family member who already has everything? Try Alternative Gift Giving, and support one of our partner organizations in their honor!

GIve at www.bumc.net/Advent.

ROOM IN THE INN Pick up a wish list at the Connection Point desk and bring donated items to the red bins in the church. Thank you for helping us serve our neighbors in Greater Nashville!

FESTIVAL OF CAROLS Sunday, December 16, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas at Festival of Carols, featuring the Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, JoySound Orchestra, and more.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, December 9, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Donate at BUMC to help save lives!

In order to donate, you must: be at least 17 years old; weigh at least 110 pounds; be in good health; be cleared by the Red Cross to donate; and present a photo ID or your Red Cross donor card.

THE LONGEST NIGHT: A SERVICE OF HOPE AND ASSURANCE Friday, December 21, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary The Longest Night is a time for spiritual healing and hope in the midst of brokenness and to feel at home in the loving arms of God. Childcare (infant – 3 years) is available with advanced notice. Contact Gwen Sass at gsass@bumc.net to reserve childcare.

FOOD BASKET PACKING & DELIVERY December 14 & 15 An important part of the holidays is sharing a meal together with loved ones. Help us pack and deliver Christmas food baskets for 170 families in need.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Our team of trained lay leaders provide one-to-one, confidential care to help you through life’s struggles.

Stephen Ministers walk alongside you so you don’t have to go it alone.

Call the Stephen Ministry Hotline at 615.577.4881 to learn more.

HARVEST HANDS CHRISTMAS STORE Donations due December 2 Christmas Store is an opportunity for families to shop for gifts at 60-80 percent off retail value.

Drop off your new, unwrapped gift to the Harvest Hands gift bin in the Lobby.

2018 GIVING CREDIT Follow these steps to receive giving credit for 2018: • Have physical checks in the Finance Office by 12:30 p.m. on December 31 • Give online by 5 p.m. on December 31 • Postmark mailed checks on or before December 31 • Stock must be transferred no later than December 28.

Notify the Finance Department of any stock given (type and number of shares) to ensure proper credit.

Contact the Finance Department at 615.324.8214 or finance@bumc.net to learn more.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS & FOOD BASKETS ORDER FORM Honor a loved one with a beautiful altar poinsettia or a food basket. Deadlines: Poinsettias – 12/16. Food Baskets – 12/9.

You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/Register.

Poinsettia - $15

o In Honor Of o In Memory Of Food Baskets

$110 whole, $55 half

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