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December 11 thru December 17, 2011
Advent Devotionals Available In the Bulletin
ADVENT 2011
A table tent for your family to share over meals. You’ll find a reflection on Joy and five practices for the week.
Honor a loved one by donating a Christmas Poinsettia ($15) or Food Basket ($70). An order form is on page 3. Matt. 28 Alternative Gift Giving Visit bumc.net/alternative for a complete listing. Today in the Narthex: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm, Sanctuary Narthex. Alternative gift giving is an easy and convenient way to honor those you love. You may also purchase an alternative gift by coming to the missions office during office hours. The Journey: An Advent Study Sundays through December 18, 11 am, Room A291 Join Rev. Kaye Harvey as we experience the story of Jesus’ birth in a new way! For Children at 11 am Sunday School for potty-trained children who are 3 years old by 9/30/11 thru 6th grade is available for those attending 11 am groups and studies. The Manger of Graceworks of Williamson County Thursday, December 8 thru Thursday, December 15 Thursday, December 15 is BUMC night: 5 - 8 pm (shopping), 8 - 10 pm (clean up) Located at 7106 Crossroads Blvd., Suite 223, just off Mallory Lane, across from Galleria Mall and behind Financial Peace building. !" The Manger gives the gift and the gift of giving. A store-like setting where qualified heads-of-households “shop” for Christmas presents and “pay” for them out of their own resources ($2 per person, max.) !" There is a need for 15,000 new or gently used UNWRAPPED gifts for all ages ($30 or less). Some suggested ideas: accessories such as purses, jewelry, watches, bath and body kits, shaving kits, anything electronic, tools and automotive care; robes, pajamas, thermal underwear, and sports items. No stuffed animals. !" Donations may be brought to the POD, located behind the Buchanan House, next to the Boy Scout trailer, south parking lot. Look for the Manger sign. Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, December 11, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm The need for blood is especially high during the holiday season. Take an hour or so out of your Sunday to give the gift of life to someone in need. To reduce your wait time, please come before 9:00 am or after 11:00 am. Harvest Hands Christmas Benefit Concert Sunday, December 11, 7 pm, BUMC Sanctuary Featuring recording artist Andy Davis and special guest SHeDAISY. FREE tickets available at BUMC or www.harvesthandscdc.com. “Lessons & Carols” Concert (ages 4 - 4th Grade) Wednesday, December 14, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary Christmas Food Baskets - $70 donation per basket Friday, December 16: 7:00 pm – fill baskets (youth area) Saturday, December 17: 8:00 am – deliver baskets. Donations are desperately needed for Christmas Baskets and may be made in honor of or in memory of loved ones by making a check to BUMC and earmark it “Christmas Baskets.” Order forms are on page 3 of today’s BEAM. 100 volunteers are needed to fill baskets and 100+ volunteers needed to deliver the baskets. Questions? Contact Temple at 371-1311. A Festival of Carols (Chancel Choir) Sunday, December 18, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Members of the BUMC Chancel Choir, The Orchestra at Brentwood, and BUMC Handbell Choirs will present the most beloved of Christmas carols.