December 13 - 19, 2015 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Festival of Carols Sunday, December 13, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Join us for this beloved BUMC Advent tradition featuring the Chancel Choir, Alleluia Children’s Choir, Handbells & Orchestra Childcare available for children 3 years & under.
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope
The Longest Night
A Service of Healing and Hope
Sunday, December 20, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Join us as we contemplate Christmas without loved ones, with an uncertain economy, or a brokenness that separates us from others. We ask God to share our hurts and open our hearts to the light God has promised. Childcare for 3 and under.
Advent Serving Opportunities www.bumc.net/adventserving Stop by the table in the Narthex this weekend for information on all the ways to serve this season. The Manger Join us in collecting 300 new and very gently used gift items for people of all ages. Donations can be left in the POD or at the table in the Narthex. To volunteer for BUMC night on December 17 register at www.bumc.net/adventserving. Other serving opportunities listed on the Weekly Announcements panel.
Christmas Eve Hospitality
CHRISTMAS EVE
Candlelight SERVICES
Christmas Eve Candles & Communion Brentwood UMC Brentwood Campus Wednesday, December 23 @ 7 pm Thursday, December 24 @ 2, 4 (Sanctuary and Chapel), 6, 8, & 11 pm The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville Campus Sunday, December 20 @ 5 pm Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus Thursday, December 24 @ 4 pm & 6 pm Harvest Hands 424 Humphreys St., Nashville Thursday, December 24 @ 6 pm
With All My Heart We are well on our way with our planning for ministry in 2016, with 882 Estimate of Giving commitments received so far.
Every commitment is important! Complete your Estimate of Giving online at www.bumc.net/giving, or by completing an Estimate of Giving Card found in the pew rack, and placing it in the offering plate. www.bumc.net/Giving Stories of from the Brentwood
Generosity
United Methodist
Church Community
Christmas Eve gives us an opportunity to show genuine BUMC hospitality to our many guests. Your small acts of hospitality may help create a more worshipful atmosphere for our guests on this special night. Consider the following: • The 4 pm service is our busiest time on our campus. Consider attending the new December 23 service or the 2 pm, 8 pm or 11 pm service on December 24.
• Park at the Synergy Lot and ride the shuttle. • Introduce yourself to those around you. • Volunteer to serve our guests during worship
(see facing page for details).
question, take them to the Guest Services desk where an Andrew Minister will be glad to assist.
• If you don’t know the answer to someone’s
The Launching Point
Second Sundays, 9:45 am & 11:00 am; December 13 & January 10 in Memorial Chapel Get a snapshot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected. Visit www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint.
The Village Commissioning Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, all services. Join us as we commission our newly-birthed campus, “The Village Nashville” in the Lenox Village/Nolensville area.
Weekly Announcements
Other Advent & Christmas Opportunities Grief Share: Managing Grief During the Holidays Sundays, December 13 & 20, 12:15 - 1:30 pm; Rm A389 Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required by calling Julia at 615-324-7256 or online at www.bumc.net/GriefShare.
AIDS Angel Tree Gifts are due TODAY! Alternative Gift Giving Shop Thru December 19/20 61 Ave Last Minute Toy Store December 18-21 st
Christmas Food Baskets Packing: December 18 (6:45 pm) Delivery: December 19 (7:30 am) Register at ww.bumc.net/Register. Ways to Help at Christmas Eve Services Wednesday, Dec. 23 & Thursday, Dec. 24 Communion Servers No experience necessary! Contact Kelli at khuston@bumc.net. Nursery Volunteers Contact Ellen at EGarrett@bumc.net for the service of your choice. (Ages 13+ are welcome) Worship and Parking Lot Greeters Contact Judy at jbumgarner@bumc.net.
Visitation Volunteers Needed BUMC Is looking for volunteers to engage in a ministry of visitation and friendship with our longterm care members who are unable to attend church on a regular basis. If you would like to bring joy to this population through this ministry of visitation, contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254 or jdonley@bumc.net, or Rev. Shelby Slowey at 615-324-8205 or sslowey@bumc.net.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Basketball Coaches Needed for emPower Sports Basketball League! The 7-week emPower Sports Basketball League is a 2-hour per week commitment: 1 hour Monday or Tuesday practices starting January 11 and 1 hour Saturday morning games beginning January 23. Contact Jessica at 615-499-4963 if interested.
** NOTE Special Worship Times ** Saturday, December 26 6 pm (Chapel) Sunday, December 27 9 & 10:30 am (No Sunday School)
American Red Cross Blood Drive Stop by the Lobby to register to give blood today, December 13, from 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Breakthru Youth Winter Retreat (7th-12th) December 28 -31 An incredible way to Breakthru into 2016! It’s filled with worship, teaching, a service project, and lots more! Lots of adult help needed as either small group leaders or behind the scenes support staff. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net.
College Christmas Gatherings College Sunday School – Youth Prayer Chapel December 13, 20 & January 3 College Christmas Party December 16, 6-8 pm For directions & details, email tliston@bumc.net.
“Step Up” Men’s Retreat January 15-17, Beersheba Springs This year’s retreat theme is “Step Up,” an in-depth time of worship and inspiration that will help the men of BUMC consider their influence for Christ at home and in the world. Stop by the narthex table and purchase a spot on the retreat for an important man in your life. Register at www.bumc.net/register or contact shenson@bumc.net for info.
Divorce Recovery Class Series Wednesday Nights Beginning January 13 6:30 - 8:00 pm This class runs for 6 weeks. Questions? Email Julia Todd at jtodd@bumc.net. Register online at www.bumc.net/SupportAndEducation.
Children’s Choir PIano Accompanist Needed The Agape Choir (K-1st Grade) is looking for an accompanist to help us learn our music on Wednesday nights starting in January. Ms. Deb and Miss Sarah teach us our songs for Sunday worship and our Spring Concert. Contact James at jwells@bumc.net if you’re interested.
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 13. You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/register.
Poinsettia - $15
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