Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
December 10 - 16, 2017
For full details on all Advent Opportunities visit www.bumc.net/Advent
COMMUNION OFFERING
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org
Sunday, December 10, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Parking Lot Two Red Cross bloodmobiles are at BUMC this weekend. Registration is at the tables in the Lobby. 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. Donate blood to help save lives!
ADVENT OUTREACH
Alternative Gift Giving (AGG) Purchase your gift at the table in the Narthex by next weekend AIDS Angel Tree Return wrapped gifts to the table in the Narthex by next weekend The Manger of GraceWorks Donation truck in Parking Lot through this weekend Christmas Food Baskets Orders due this weekend; Volunteers needed on December 15/16
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS
Sunday, December 17, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Enjoy an evening of music at Festival of Carols, featuring the Brentwood United Methodist Church Chancel Choir with 5th and 6th grade Alleluia Choir, BUMC Ringers, and orchestra. Childcare is available (infants – 3 years). We will collect a special offering for Mexico missions and for persecuted Christians and refugees in Turkey.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Music City Bronze Handbells Concert Sunday, December 17 | 4 p.m. | Chapel The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Thursday, December 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNION Brentwood UMC Sunday, December 24 | 11 a.m., 2, 4 (Chapel & Sanctuary), 6, 8 & 11 p.m. Trinity Church (Spring Hill Campus) Sunday, December 24 | 10:15 a.m., 4 & 6 p.m. The Village (Lenox Village/Cane Ridge/Nolensville Campus) Sunday, December 24 | 2, 4 & 6 p.m.
Weekly Announcements
Visit www.bumc.net/Register to register for all of our events CHRISTMAS EVE VOLUNTEERS
Show the love of Christ at our Christmas Eve services! Greeters & Parking Lot Attendants Contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith@bumc.net Ushers & Communion Servers Contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net
CONFIRMATION (MILESTONE #5)
January 7 – April 29 Confirmation gives 6th graders the opportunity to explore the Christian faith and make a commitment to discipleship. Early bird registration is open through December 10. Sign up online.
OFAM EDUCATIONAL FORUM
Wednesday, January 17, 6:15 p.m. Learn about the ways you can serve children in our community who are orphaned or in the foster care system from our panel of experts. Register online.
ROOM IN THE INN
Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothes for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
DISCIPLE I CLASS
Sunday mornings beginning January 14 Grow deeper in your faith and knowledge of the Bible with Rev. Toi King and Rev. Allison Gossett! Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to sign up.
JEN HATMAKER AT BUMC
Tuesday, January 30, 7 p.m. Join us for a night of lively conversation and heartfelt music as Jen Hatmaker and Nichole Nordeman visit BUMC for their Moxie Matters tour. Tickets start at $29. Buy your tickets at www.MoxieMattersTour.com.
FLASHPOINT: MEN'S RETREAT
February 16-18, 2018 Join the Point Men at Beersheba Springs Assembly as we talk about “Identity” with Rev. Derek Joyce, Executive Pastor at FUMC Shreveport. Cost is $150. Sign up online.
HOLIDAY CHURCH HOURS
BUMC has varying hours during the holiday season · Friday, December 22, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. · Monday, December 25, Closed · Tuesday-Friday, December 26-29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. · Monday, January 1, Closed
2017 GIVING CREDIT
To receive giving credit for 2017, you must: • Have physical checks in the Finance Office by 12:30 p.m. on December 29 • Give online by 6 p.m. on December 30 • Postmark mailed checks on or before December 31 • Notify the Finance Department of any stock given (type and number of shares) to ensure proper credit Contact the Finance Department at finance@bumc.net or 615.324.8214 to learn more.
VENUES NEEDED
Do you have an old barn, an inviting home, or a large yard that would make a great video set? Sign up at www.bumc.net/Venues.
2018 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
A Hope and A Prayer led by Shawna Keller Tuesdays beginning February 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning February 14, 9:30-11 a.m. Register: www.RelayOfTruth.com/Registration Jesus the One and Only led by Lou Anne Jacobs Wednesdays beginning January 10, 9:30 – 11 a.m. John: The Gospel of Light & Life led by Carol Bumbalough Thursdays beginning January 11, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, December 12, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 All are welcome in this open format to share questions, answers, and ideas. If Williamson County Schools close due to weather, the meeting will be cancelled. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Wednesdays beginning January 17, 7-8 p.m. For anyone in the 7th-12th grade who has not been through Confirmation before. Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net to sign up.
Please place form and payment in the offering plate.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS & FOOD BASKETS ORDER FORM Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or sponsoring a food basket. Deadline is December 10. 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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