Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
December 17 - 23, 2017
ADVENT OUTREACH
Alternative Gift Giving (AGG) Final weekend to purchase your gift at the table in the Breezeway AIDS Angel Tree Final weekend to return wrapped gifts to the table in the Breezeway
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS
Sunday, December 17, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Enjoy an evening of music featuring the BUMC Chancel Choir with Alleluia Choir, BUMC Ringers, and orchestra. Childcare is available (infants – 3 years). We will collect a special offering for Mexico missions and for persecuted Christians and refugees in Turkey.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Music City Bronze Handbells Concert Sunday, December 17 | 4 p.m. | Chapel | no childcare The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Thursday, December 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary | childcare for infants - 3 years Join us as we contemplate Christmas in the midst of struggle and seek the light that God has promised us.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNION Brentwood UMC (in the Sanctuary unless otherwise noted) 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m. (Chapel & Sanctuary) | 6 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 11 p.m. Shuttle buses run from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-9:30 p.m. from the parking lot next to CVS, directly across from Chipotle (no shuttle services for the 11 p.m. service). Childcare is available (infants – 3 years) at all services except 8 & 11 p.m. Trinity Church (Spring Hill Campus) 10:15 a.m. | 4 p.m. | 6 p.m. The Village (Lenox Village/Cane Ridge/Nolensville Campus) 2 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 6 p.m.
CHRISTMAS EVE HOSPITALITY Christmas Eve gives us an opportunity to show genuine BUMC hospitality to our many guests. Consider the following: • • • • •
We expect the 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. services to be our busiest times on campus; consider attending the 2, 6, 8, or 11 p.m. service Park at the lot next to CVS and ride the shuttle Introduce yourself to those around you Volunteer to serve our guests during worship (see below for details) If you don’t know the answer to someone’s question, take them to the Connection Point desk in the Narthex where an Andrew Minister can assist them
CHRISTMAS EVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Greeters & Parking Lot Attendants Contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith@bumc.net.
THERE WIILL BE ONE SERVICE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE (Sunday, December 31) at 11:05 a.m. There will be no Sunday school or Sunday night programs. The Saturday service will meet at 6 p.m.
Weekly Announcements
Visit www.bumc.net/Register to register for all of our events ROOM IN THE INN
Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothes for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net to learn more.
COLLEGE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Monday, December 18, 6-8 p.m. All current college students are invited to join us for a Christmas celebration! Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to sign up.
HOLIDAY CHURCH HOURS
BUMC has varying hours during the holiday season · Friday, December 22, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. · Monday, December 25, Closed · Tuesday-Friday, December 26-29, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. · Monday, January 1, Closed
2017 GIVING CREDIT
To receive giving credit for 2017, you must: • Have physical checks in the Finance Office by 12:30 p.m. on December 29 • Give online by 6 p.m. on December 30 • Postmark mailed checks on or before December 31 • Notify the Finance Department of any stock given (type and number of shares) to ensure proper credit Contact the Finance Department at 615.324.8214 or finance@bumc.net to learn more.
6TH GRADE CONFIRMATION (MILESTONE #5)
January 7 – April 29 Confirmation gives 6th graders the opportunity to explore the Christian faith and make a commitment to discipleship. Sign up online by January 1.
Jesus the One and Only led by Lou Anne Jacobs Wednesdays beginning January 10, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Register online John: The Gospel of Light & Life led by Carol Bumbalough Thursdays beginning January 11, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Register online A Hope and A Prayer led by Shawna Keller Tuesdays beginning February 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning February 14, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Register: www.RelayOfTruth.com/Registration
DISCIPLE I CLASS
Sundays beginning January 14, 9:20-10:55 a.m. Grow deeper in your faith and knowledge of the Bible with Rev. Toi King and Rev. Allison Gossett! Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net to sign up.
OFAM EDUCATIONAL FORUM
Wednesday, January 17, 6:15 p.m. Learn about the ways you can serve children in our community who are orphaned or in the foster care system from our panel of experts. Register online.
JEN HATMAKER AT BUMC
Tuesday, January 30, 7 p.m. Join us for a night of lively conversation and heartfelt music as Jen Hatmaker and Nichole Nordeman visit BUMC for their Moxie Matters tour. Tickets start at $29. Buy your tickets at www.MoxieMattersTour.com.
KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS (MILESTONE #3) January 27 & 28 Save the date for our Saturday seminar and Sunday celebration! Registration opens January 1. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to learn more.
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Wednesdays beginning January 17, 7-8 p.m. For anyone in the 7th-12th grade who has not been through Confirmation before. Contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net to sign up.
PARENTING SEMINAR
2018 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Chapel Join us at our free community event, "Are My Kids on Track?" led by Sissy Goff and David Thomas.
Friday, February 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Haney Hall Fathers, invite your daughters (K-6th) to the annual Valentine’s Dance! Cost is $35/family. Sign up online.
FLASHPOINT: MEN'S RETREAT
February 16-18, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join the Point Men as we talk about “Identity” and how we are formed in Christ with Rev. Derek Joyce, Executive Pastor at FUMC Shreveport. Cost is $150. Sign up online.
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors or schedule an appointment by calling Melissa Liddle at 615.324.7256. You can make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/Prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups for issues such as grief, career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce and others. www.bumc.net/FindSupport Stephen Ministry A trained Stephen Minister meets with you confidentially to listen, care, pray, and help you find healing & wholeness. Call 615.577.4881. www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry Give Support
There are a wide range of ways to support others, such as Funeral Team, GraceNotes, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Intercessory Prayer Team/Email Prayer Team. www.bumc.net/CongregationalCare Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615.373.3663