THE BEAM A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church
December 15 - 21, 2013
A Festival of Carols Sunday, December 15, 7 pm, Sanctuary Members of the BUMC Chancel Choir, The Orchestra at Brentwood, and Alleluia Choir (5th & 6th Grades) will present a Festival of Carols. The concert, conducted by Bill Caldwell, director of Chancel Choir, will feature some of the most beloved of the Christmas carols. It is free and open to the public. Childcare for 3 and under.
Christmas Eve Worship
Christmas Eve Worship - Candles & Communion
Brentwood UMC Campus 2 pm Sanctuary with Worship Band 4 & 6 pm Sanctuary 4:10 & 6:10 pm Chapel (Simultaneous live service with sermon via video) 8 & 11 pm Sanctuary Nursery 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm Parking S huttle runs from Synergy Bldg., 1:30-7:30 pm Trinity Church (A Campus of BUMC @ Spring Hill
held at 3011 Longford Dr.)
4 pm Children’s Service 6 pm Carols, Candlelight & Communion
Harvest Hands (424 Humphreys Street, Nashville)
6 pm
Christmas Eve Service
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Wed., December 18, 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) A special service of prayer and healing for those experiencing loss, divorce, strife, pain and grief during this season. Childcare ages 3 and under.
Practice Hospitality this Christmas Eve Christmas Eve gives us the perfect opportunity to show genuine BUMC hospitality to our many guests! Consider doing the following: • Come to the 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm or 11:00 pm services (the services with fewer attendees) • Park at the Synergy lot and take one of the door-to-door shuttles • Pay attention to those seated around you. Introduce yourself and welcome our guests • Escort guests to the restroom, sanctuary, etc. rather than just telling them how to get there • 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.
Christmas Worship Concert featuring Andrew Greer, Cindy Morgan and the McCrary Sisters Saturday, December 28, 6 pm, Chapel Sunday, December 29, 9:00 & 10:30 am (note the special worship times!), Sanctuary No Sunday School on this day. Stewardship Update As of Tuesday, December 10, we have received 906 pledges for a total of $4,493,650 with an average pledge of $4,960. If you have not had an opportunity to make your financial pledge for 2014 yet, you may do so on-line at www.bumc.net/pledgeform, or pick up a pledge card in the rack by the guest services desk in the narthex or at the receptionist desk during the week. Thank you for your faithfulness.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, December 15 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th Sunday School – Tabernacle 9:45 am 10th-12th Sunday School Room A191 9:45 am 10th-12th Church Now Monday, December 16 No Manfest w/Adam at Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, December 17 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC for Game Night Ministry at Room in the Inn Wednesday, December 18 No youth activities. Breakthru is our annual winter retreat (7th-12th grade), December 28-31 in Alabama. We currently have a few spots open for students. Please contact Beth Seeley ASAP at bseeley@bumc.net to be added. Adults to attend Breakthru are still needed! You can serve as Small Group Leaders or Support Staff. Please contact Lindsay Brooks if you are interested at lbrooks@bumc.net or register online at www.bumc. net/register. Breakthru Celebration on Sunday, January 5 at 9:45 a.m. for youth and parents in the Tabernacle with worship, pictures, videos, and student and adult volunteer testimonies. Youth Confirmation is for anyone in 7th-12th grade who has not been through Confirmation before. It will start in January on Wednesday nights. If interested, contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net
Year-End Financial Update If you have any questions about your contributions or pledge balance, contact the Finance Office, 373-3663. If you’ve initiated a stock transfer, contact us with your intentions. Frequently, when stock transfers are posted to the church’s brokerage account there is no identification attached to them. Make any stock transfers before December 23, 2013 to allow time to complete the transaction by year-end. College Students! We’ll be gathering at 9:45 am in the Green Room if you’re back in town over the next several weeks. Join us for the Christmas Party this Sunday night, December 15, at 6 pm or for Caroling at 5 pm on December 22. Contact Eric BurtonKrieger at 615-934-0068 (via text) or eburtonkrieger@bumc.net w/ questions. Starting Point Registration is Open - Next Session begins January 19 at 11 am Want to learn how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC? Then we encourage you to register for this five-week course which covers everything from beliefs to vision to membership. Childcare is available. Register at bumc.net/ startingpoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net. Adult Chaperones Needed for Student Ministry Retreat (December 28-31) We currently do not have enough adults to safely accommodate all of our students wanting to go! You can serve as Small Group Leaders or Support Staff. Please contact Lindsay Brooks if you are interested at lbrooks@bumc.net Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World Sundays beginning January 12, 6-8 pm, led by Lonnie Liston [childcare with registration]. Disciple II emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. Register online at www.bumc.net/register. One Last Home Team Tailgate at LP Field is December 15 The Titans moved their Dec. 15 game from noon to 3:25, so we’ll tailgate from 1-3:15 pm. Now you can attend any service and join us to tailgate! And at 2, you’ll have an opportunity to take communion. Look for us near the border of Lots A & B on the I-24 side of the stadium, directly out from the giant, Eddie George poster. Need more info? Contact Mike Schenck - mschenck87@gmail.com Volunteers Needed • Awakening Service Communion Servers Serve less than 20 minutes on Sunday morning, once a month. If you can help a few times a year or every month contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net. • Sunday School Teacher (11 am 4/5 year-old class) Teach in teams of four with two teachers present each Sunday morning thru May 18. Curriculum, materials & training are provided. Contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net. Single Adult Fellowship Divorce Recovery Class - Wednesdays, January 8–February 12, 6:30-8 pm, B153A Cost: $30, register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. This course will offer support and encouragement for adjusting to change and life after divorce. “For Single Parents” Class - Wednesdays, January 8–29, 6:30-8 pm, B152A Cost: $15, register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Join us for an informative class on how to deal with the struggles of single parenting. Potluck Game Night - Fridays, January 10–February 28, 6-9 pm, Singles Space Join the Singles for a rip roaring night of board games! Bring a dish to share. Yoga Tuesdays, 6–7:15 pm, Room 149A and B (Singles Area). All are welcome. $5 to benefit Fisher House.
CHILDREN
Christmas Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-8222 Alternative Gift Giving (December 1 - 22) Don’t know what to get the in-laws? What size your child’s teacher wears? Honor those who have enough by giving to those in need -- visit the AGG table in the Narthex, and give your loved ones the world! AIDS Angel Tree (Presents to be returned by December 15) Thank you to all who took tags from the AIDS Angel tree! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR PRESENTS TO BE COLLECTED – look for the table in the breezeway! Christmas Baskets Benefitting GraceWorks and Harvest Hands One THOUSAND families requested Christmas Baskets this year, and with your help, BUMC filled 100 baskets for hungry families here in Williamson County and another 25 for the Harvest Hands community. Many volunteers came out on Friday night to help fill food boxes, and more joined us on Saturday morning to deliver them. Thank YOU for your commitment to service, and to being the hands and feet of Christ here at home! The Manger, serving Williamson Co. Families thru GraceWorks (December 11-19) BUMC ‘s night of service at The Manger is Thursday, December 19, with shifts 5-8 pm and 7-10 pm VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to serve on this last night, traditionally known as the “BUMC Night” of service. Spend a few hours with your friends and neighbors, and discover the REAL joy of Christmas! Phone Denise Long at 615.969-5948 to volunteer, or go to http://www.bumc.net/AdventServing. Sixty-First Avenue UMC’s Toy Store (December 18-21) Gifts for teenagers are especially needed at this year’s Toy Store – cologne, aftershave, jewelry, portable speakers, and gift cards to anywhere teenagers love to go! The Toy Store is open December 18 -21, and volunteers are needed 11:30 am to 5:30 pm, but call first! 615-292-7184. Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Basketball and Cheerleading League Sponsorships We need individuals, families or Sunday School classes to help support our 2014 emPower Basketball and Cheerleading League! We are looking for $50 sponsorships that will support one player or cheerleader’s participation in the program. Checks can be mailed to 424 Humphreys Street, 37203. Basketball & Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice a week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Tuesday nights beginning January 13th and games each Saturday morning beginning January 25th through March 1st. If you’re interesting in coaching please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Mon-Thurs, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. Volunteers commitment is once a week. Looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Gabby at gabby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, December 15 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. CCF Gift Wrapping Now thru Dec 23. All gift wrapping is same day service & payment is due at pick-up. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Children & Families. Drop off gifts in the CCF office [Children’s Wing], M-F, 8 to 5 pm. For a price list call the CCF office at 615-324-8202. Sunday School Teacher Needed for 11 am 4/5 year-old class. Teachers teach in teams of four with two teachers present each Sunday morning. We need one teacher to complete our 11 am Preschool teaching team. Curriculum & materials are provided, and training is available. Time commitment is two Sundays per month through May 18th. Please contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, December 15 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM Confirmation Parent Meeting 11 am (Gym) No Mileage tonight Alleluia Choir sings in the Festival of Carols at 7 pm Wednesday, Dec 18 No Extra Mile
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, lalexander@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 Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Confirmation 2014 Register online for 6th Grade Confirmation! bumc.net/highway56 Begins January 12 Retreat: January 17 & 18 Confirmation Sunday May 4, 2014 Parent Mtg: Parents come to one: Dec 15 @ 11 am, or Jan 11 @ 1 pm
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children & Adults
TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE December 7/8 2,358
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Lisa Alexander, 373-3663, ext. 211, lalexander@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Dottie Campbell, 481-0357 director@paministry.org Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.
GROUPS AA Groups 1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 102 9 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH102 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH102 7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Not Feeling So Joyful? The joy of Christmas can be a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or those going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers are trained to walk through times just like this with you. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.