THE BEAM A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church
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Advent Christmas
December 14 - 20, 2014
Music & Worship www.bumc.net/advent
Serving Others During Advent More Opportunities and Details on Page 3 Christmas Food Basket Packing & Delivery Register at www.bumc.net/localimpact. Pack: Friday, December 19 @ 7 pm (Tabernacle) Bring your family to help pack the food basket. Deliver: Saturday, December 20 @ 8 am (Tabernacle) We invite you to deliver a Christmas Basket to a family in our area and wish them a Merry Christmas! For more information, contact Erika Neumann at erika.neumann@msn.com The Manger of Graceworks Register at www.bumc.net/localimpact. Thursday, December 18 @ Graceworks 104 Southeast Parkway, Franklin • 5-8 pm: help with the last shoppers of the night • 9 pm until finished: closing of the The Manger It has been a tradition that BUMC helps with the break down of the space that GraceWorks has arranged for the Manger. This includes breaking down the store and packaging up the remaining gifts for the Last Minute Toy Store at 61st Ave. UMC.
Christmas Eve Hospitality
Christmas Eve gives us the perfect opportunity to show genuine BUMC hospitality to our many guests! Consider the following: • 4 pm is the busiest time on our campus; consider attending the 2 pm, 6pm, 8 pm or 11 pm services. • Park at the Synergy lot and take one of the doorto-door shuttles allowing guests to park on our campus; the shuttle runs from 1:30 - 9:30 pm • Pay attention to those seated around you. Introduce yourself and welcome our guests. • Offer to escort guests to the restroom, sanctuary, nursery, etc. • If you don’t know an answer to a guest’s question, take him or her to the Guest Services Desk where an Andrew Minister will be glad to assist Your small acts of hospitality may help create a more worshipful atmosphere for those who are seeking the Christ Child on this special night.
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON through music
Festival of Carols
Festival of Carols
Featuring John Rutter’s “Gloria” by the Chancel Choir and Orchestra @ Brentwood, and the music of the BUMC Ringers and Alleluia Choir (5th & 6th) Sunday, December 14 @ 7 pm (Sanctuary) The Longest Night: a service of healing & hope Sunday, December 21 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Christmas Eve Candles and Communion Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Brentwood UMC Campus Our Christmas Eve Shuttle runs continuously from the Synergy Building to the Sanctuary entrance from 1:30 - 9:30 pm 2 pm.... Contemporary with Worship Band interpreted service for the hearing impaired 4 pm.... Traditional Music & Worship (Sanctuary) 4 pm.... Simultaneous live service with sermon via video (Chapel) 6, 8, & 11 pm...... Traditional Music & Worship (Sanctuary) Trinity Church (A Campus of Brentwood UMC @ Spring Hill) 3011 Longford Dr., Spring Hill Carols, Candlelight, and Communion 3 pm.... Children’s Pageant 5 pm.... Christmas Eve Message Harvest Hands 424 Humphreys Street, Nashville @ 6 pm
Shopping Shuttle To show our hospitality to the Brentwood community, we’re encouraging Brentwood Place shoppers to park in our lot and ride our shuttle bus service, 11 am - 5 pm on December 20. Shoppers will receive a schedule of our Advent activities and an invitation to attend. Help us spread the word!
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, December 14 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 12th – Tabernacle 11 am Breakthru Adult Chaperone Meeting Tabernacle Monday, December 15 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands - last one of this semester! Tuesday, December 16 No youth activities Wednesday, December 17 3-4:30 pm Flap Jack Finals Fiesta! Need a study break from finals? Come to the youth Café for free pancakes! Open to 7th-12th grade and your friends! Thursday, December 18 7 pm BUMC’s Night at the Manger of Graceworks Friday, December 19 7 pm BUMC Christmas Basket Packing - Tabernacle Service Opportunities There are lots of opportunities for service and missions leading to Christmas, we hope you’ll make it a priority to find at least one way to serve as a family this Advent Season! Many are listed in the BEAM or check the Youth Newsletter. Breakthru Adults are STILL needed to serve as Small Group Leaders or Support Staff (behind the scenes responsibilities). Questions? Contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net. Breakthru Check-In Sunday, December 28, 9:4510:15 am in A191 (Youth Choirs are invited to sing at the 9 am Service) Breakthru Celebration For all youth AND parents on Sunday, January 4, 9:30-10:45 in the Tabernacle (in place of youth Sunday School) Trips & Tours Meeting Hear about our 2015 Mission Trips, Choir Tours, and Share the Spirit! Sunday, January 11 at 11 a.m. in the Tabernacle. We have $25 and $50 trip vouchers to give away as door prizes! Youth Confirmation for anyone in 7th-12th grade who has not gone through Confirmation before. It runs January - April on Wednesday nights. To register or for more info, contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@ bumc.net.
New BUMC Campus Planned for Lenox Village/Nolensville
We are excited to announce that we are planting a new campus - The Village in the Lenox Village/Nolensville area. Travis Garner, our Pastor of Discipleship and Missions, will be the Lead Pastor of The Village. We are currently forming a launch team of people who feel called to join in this work. The Village is set to launch weekly worship in January 2016. You may also find more information on the website, www.TheVillageNashville.com, or email Travis directly at tgarner@bumc.net. It’s Not Too Late! It’s not too late to turn in an Estimate of Giving Card for our 2015 stewardship emphasis, Taking the Next Step: Live Generously. Cards may be found in the pew racks or you may complete a card on-line at bumc.net/giving. ALL IN Men’s Retreat: What does it mean to be “ALL IN” as a man and a follower of Christ in every stage of life? Join us MLK weekend (January 16-18, 2015) at Beersheba Springs Assembly for this unique retreat designed to help men answer that question! Cost: $175. Register online at www.bumc.net/PointMen. Retreat sponsored by BUMC Point Men. Single Adult Ministry All activities are open to the public. Register for events and complimentary childcare at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Call Megan @ 324-7256 if you are interested in sitting with other singles at worship. Divorce Recovery Rebuild life on a solid foundation! Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-A. Cost: $30 Boundaries What are boundaries? Why do I need them? Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25 @ 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B153-A. Cost: $20 Single & Parenting Weds., Jan. 28 – Apr. 22, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-B “Connecting With Our Children” Class Online registration is now available for the Connecting With Our Children class! This series is designed to educate families who are currently parenting, or desiring to parent, children who come from hard places such as foster care and/or adoption. It is available to BUMC members and our community so please invite your interested friends! It begins Wednesday, January 14, 6:15-7:15 pm in Room B447. Contact Stephanie Walton (swwalton@kpmg.com) with questions. To register, go to www.bumc.net/connecting.
Adult Studies ONE BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Join us during Advent (Nov 30-Dec 21). Coffee and Study Downstairs below the Sanctuary - come and experience Sunday morning fellowship! Join us as we spend 4 weeks thinking about the Life and Birth of Christ from Mary’s point of view. Her journey is like any parent’s—and yet so much more. I hope you’ll join us. Led by Judith Bone, Director of Adult Discipleship Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind Begins Sunday, January 11, 2015 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Led by Lonnie Liston This 30-week study helps us understand when, how and why the elements of faith and doctrine we use today were developed. Scripture, the writers of ancient and modern Christian authors and videos presentation by Bible scholars make this an essential and vibrant study. Study runs January to May and August to December with a summer break. Register online at www.bumc.net/register. Coming in the New Year – A Small Group to Journey with! Sunday, January 4: Adult Small Group Sampler, 9:30 & 11:00 am in the Parlor Come for a preview of all the Adult Small Groups available. Sunday, January 11: Adult Small Group Launch, 9:30 & 11:00 am in the Parlor Come meet our leaders and connect with a group of your choosing.
CHILDREN
Infants - 6th Grade
Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 324-7222. Give a Gift of Service During Advent! There are several missional opportunities throughout the Advent Season. We encourage you to choose one or more ways to participate in this holiday season and give a gift that keeps on giving! The Manger at Graceworks Thursday, December 18 @ Graceworks, 104 Southeast Parkway, Franklin The Manger is a shopping opportunity for families that would not be able to provide gifts for their family members. We are continuing to receive donations in the POD, new and very gently used gift item can be placed inside. We also need volunteers for the following: • 5 - 8 pm: help with the last shoppers of the night • 9 pm until finished: closing of the The Manger It has been a tradition that BUMC helps with the break down of the space that GraceWorks has arranged for the Manger. This includes breaking down the store and packaging up the remaining gifts for the Last Minute Toy Store at 61st Ave. UMC. Alternative Gift Giving - Through December 21 Visit bumc.net/alternative to find out all the ways to give and to download an order form. For more information, contact Shirley Paris at s.paris@aol.com or Jan Knight at jrkx2@comcast.net. Room in the Inn We still need host groups for the following nights: February 13, March 17 & 24. For more information visit www.bumc.net /localimpact or contact Scott Gardner at scottgardner.us@gmail.com if interested in hosting. We are also in need of jeans, warm coats, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, and shoes for men. Donations can be left in the red bins throughout the church. Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed. Volunteers needed for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00 pm and Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30 pm. We ask that volunteers make a once a week commitment and are looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. If you’re interested in volunteering contact Alissa at alissa@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice-a-week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Thursday nights beginning January 12 and games each Saturday morning, Jan 24 - Feb 28. Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
people to contact
Sunday, December 14 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Sunday Mornings At all worship services: Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. in Rm C318. All Children must be Bathroom Trained. 9:30 am Sunday school for all ages Kindergarten Forum offered by Brentwood Methodist Day School Church and community members are welcome to attend. Friday, January 16 9:45-11:30 am, Rm A292 Come and learn from our panel of local, experienced public and private school Kindergarten teachers • What does a typical day in Kindergarten look like? • What is the process of registering for prior to the first day of Kindergarten? • What are the expectations & skills needed to be successful in Kindergarten? • What can parents do at home to help their child be ready? Email dayschool@bumc.net or call 373.2523 by Monday, January 12 to register. BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, December 14 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 Confirmation Parent Meeting 11:00 am in the Gym No Evening Activities
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Jeanetta Fargo, 324-8203 jfargo@bumc.net
Extra Mile Resumes Wednesday, January 14 Confirmation 2015 Confirmation for 6th graders begin January 11! Registration for Confirmation 2015 for 6th graders is available online at www.bumc.net/register. Email Maggie for more info mjarrell@bumc.net.
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
CARING MINISTRIES is for all persons in our community. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086
CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:15 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:30 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults
9:45 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Classes for Adults 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship
Alzheimer’s Support Group The Alzheimer’s Support group exists to provide resources and encouragement for family members, caregivers, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of memory loss. The group is led by Dr. William Petrie, who facilitates the conversation and sharing by those in attendance. For more information, contact Sue Dill, 970-8393, or Barbara Jones, 373-1941. Sunny Day Club Through social interaction, friendship, and stimulation, the Sunny Day Club provides a caring environment for persons in the early stages of memory loss, while offering respite to their caregivers. Members and volunteers meet for three hours each Tuesday for fun and fellowship, including games, exercise, singing, service projects, and conversation over lunch. Membership dues are $1.00 per week. To register a loved one, contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net, 324-7244. Volunteers, particularly men, are needed, and training is provided. To serve in this ministry of care and encouragement, contact Katie Anderson, 370-9467. Funeral Ministry Funeral Teams provide hospitality to families and guests during visitation and funeral services for their loved ones at BUMC. Each team finds ushers for the service, greets and directs families and guests as they arrive, and ensures that the family is cared for during the visitation and funeral service. Teams serve on a rotating basis and are given training prior to serving. If you would like to serve in this important Caring Ministry, contact Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254. Grief Care In partnership with Alive Hospice, BUMC offers grief support groups 4 times per year. The next group will meet on Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM beginning September 25. This 8-week group is not loss specific. It is open to anyone who has lost a loved on within the past two years. Pre-registration by phone required. For more information contact: The Grief Center at Alive Hospice, 615-963-4732. Or, for individual grief counseling with one of our pastors, please contact Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 324-7254.
10:30 am Contemporary Worship
Holiday Stress Getting You Down?
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE December 6/7 2,132
Sometimes our challenges seem even worse during the holidays because everyone else seems to be enjoying life while you are feeling down. A Stephen Minister can make a difference with their one-on-one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663. For a complete list of Caring Ministries, go to www.bumc.net/caringministries.