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
Weekly Announcements
VISIT WWW.BUMC.NET/REGISTER TO REGISTER FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, November 13, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 Join us for an open forum discussion for support and ideas to help you and your family develop skills to handle everyday circumstances. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
REFUEL: MLK STUDY
BEING GOOD NEIGHBORS
Now that Jason's Deli has opened across the street, please refrain from parking in the lot on Sunday morning to keep it clear for its customers. Thanks for helping us to be good neighbors!
ROCK THE CHAINS INTEREST MEETING
Sunday, November 11, 4 p.m., Green Room Do you have a heart for justice? Join Student Ministry in planning our 12th annual Rock the Chains to help the fight to end slavery.
MISSION MONDAY
Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 (dinner), 6:20 (study), Family Life Center Join Rev. Allison Gossett for an exploration on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and how Christ calls us to give our lives. RSVP for dinner and childcare by November 13 at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
Monday, November 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your family out to serve at The Village at Glencliff, a housing community for our most vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness.
OFAM SERVICE PROJECT
DISASTER RECOVERY MISSION TEAM INTEREST MEETING
Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your family for a service project with Tennessee Alliance for Kids. We need 35 volunteers who can sort, organize, and help assemble shelves.
BUMCSM SKATE NIGHT
Sunday, November 25, 6-8 p.m., Brentwood Skate Center 7th – 12th graders, bring your friends and your tacky Christmas apparel to Skate Night! Cost is $5 at the door. Hope to see you there!
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Celebrate Advent together as a family! There are activities for children of all ages, including Advent wreaths, button crafts, and Jesse trees. Cost is $20/family.
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT
December 28-31, Odenville, Alabama 7th – 12th graders, hang out with our Student Ministry staff at Breakthru 2019. Invite your friends to 4 days of fun, fellowship, and worship. Cost is $240.
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!
Sunday, November 25, 12:30 p.m., Room A291 Learn about our new disaster recovery team that will serve year-round to help repair or rebuild local homes and churches affected by natural disasters.
ONPOINT: MEN'S STUDY
Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join other BUMC men for fellowship and an indepth look at the Bible over breakfast every week!
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.
THE ART OF ADVENT: A WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
Saturday, December 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join us for a morning of creativity to create collage cards for prayer, meditation, and journaling. No artistic confidence required! Cost is $10.
SEASONAL WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
The Advent & Christmas Seasons are almost upon us, and Worship & Arts needs your help! Ushers, Communion servers, and decorators are needed throughout the season. Contact Kelli Huston at khuston@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 - 12/10. You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/Register.
Poinsettia - $15
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$110 whole, $55 half
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