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.