Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
November 11 - 17, 2018
COMMUNION
COMMUNION OFFERING: ORPHAN, FOSTER & ADOPTION MINISTRY This month’s communion offering goes toward the Orphan, Foster and Adoption Ministry (OFAM), a ministry that intentionally cares for local and global orphans, foster children, and adoptive and foster families by raising awareness and facilitating conversations at BUMC. 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.
ORPHAN, FOSTER & ADOPTION MINISTRY EDUCATIONAL FORUM www.bumc.net/OFAM
Sunday, November 11, 6-7:15 p.m., BUMC Chapel Join OFAM for a forum on trauma, grief, and attachment in children & adolescents. This forum will help us better understand what it means to be a "child from hard places" and how to best parent them with care, compassion, and education.
COMMITMENT SUNDAY www.bumc.net/Stewardship Sunday, November 18, all services We want to be intentional as a church in placing our lives before God as an offering of praise and shared sacrifice. Prayerfully consider how you will serve God through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness, and bring your commitment cards to worship next weekend. Visit our website to learn more or to make your 2019 commitment online.
HOLIDAY MARKET & BAKE SALE
UMW HOLIDAY MARKET
Sunday, November 18, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Gathering Space Shop for handmade gifts, baked goods made by our UMW circle members, and art by local artists, with proceeds benefitting End Slavery TN, Harvest Hands, Project Transformation, and more.
WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? www.bumc.net/Advent Here's how you and your family can celebrate the birth of Jesus, the ultimate Christmas gift, at BUMC. Advent Celebration Dinner November 28 5:30 p.m. Family Advent Festival December 1 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Youth Advent Concerts December 2 3:30, 5 & 7 p.m. Children's Choir Concert December 5 6:30 p.m. The Manger of GraceWorks December 9 (one day collection) Festival of Carols December 16 6:30 p.m.
BOY SCOUT WREATH SALES
Boy Scout Wreaths
Visit the table in the Children's Breezeway The Boy Scouts of Troop 1 are selling Christmas wreaths to raise money for camping gear, troop supplies, and events. Wreaths vary in size and cost: small wreaths are $24, regular wreaths are $30, large wreaths are $45. All orders will be ready for pickup on Sunday, November 25. Support our scouts! Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663