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.