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A Festival of Carols (Chancel Choir) Sunday, December 18, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Members of the BUMC Chancel Choir and the Orchestra at Brentwood will present the most beloved of Christmas carols.
The Journey: An Advent Study Sundays through December 18, 11 am, Room A291 Join Rev. Kaye Harvey as we experience the story of Jesus’ birth in a new way! For Children at 11 am Sunday School for potty-trained children who are 3 years old by 9/30/11 thru 6th grade is available for those attending 11 am groups and studies. The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary For many people the holiday season is a time of struggle and pain. During this beautiful, candlelit service, we will gather to acknowledge the darkness, to share our hurts with God, and to open our hearts to the light God has promised us in Jesus. Childcare: infants to 3 year olds. Warehouse Service in Downtown Nashville Friday, December 23, 6 pm, Rocketown, 601 4th Avenue South, Nashville Share a Christmas Eve-style worship service including candles, communion, and carols with our homeless brothers and sisters in Christ. Presented by a partnership among the Open Table Ministry, United Methodist Communications, Brentwood UMC and Trinity Church (the Spring Hill campus of Brentwood UMC).
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Advent Devotionals Available In the Bulletin A table tent for your family to share over meals. You’ll find a reflection on Love and five practices for the week.
December 18 thru December 24, 2011
Communion & Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Practice hospitality! Park at the Synergy lot and ride the shuttle to make room for our many guests in the church parking lot. Saturday, December 24 2 pm Awakening Service with Band - Sanctuary 4 pm, 6 pm Chancel Choir - Sanctuary & Chapel 8 pm Sonshine & New Covenant Choirs - Sanctuary 11 pm Sonshine Choir & Alumni - Sanctuary
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Childcare for infants - 3 years: 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm services. Warehouse Christmas Service Valet parking for special needs: 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm services.
Friday, DecemberShuttles 23, 2011, 6 the pm Synergy parking lot will be available from 3 – 9 pm. from Off-Site Services: Trinity Church (a campus of Brentwood UMC in Spring Hill) Rocketown 6 pm, Spring Hill High School. Childcare for 3 and under. 601 FourthHarvest Ave South Hands, 424 Humphreys Street in Nashville 8 pm, No childcare. For more info, contact:
Rev.Day Mack Strange See inside for Christmas and New Year’s Weekend Worship 615-373-3663 Schedule as wellmstrange@bumc.netA as Church Office Holiday Schedule.
STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades College Age
Sunday, December 18 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am High School Options 9th - 12th: !!"!#$%&'(!#)*++,! !!"!-+$.*!/01)02,3!405,3! !!"!6+20)',!/01)$110+% !!"!73,2!63')*!8*0,&93% No 11 am Sunday School 6:00 pm College Christmas Reunion Party at the Reid’s home, check Facebook for details Sunday, December 25 11:00 am One Worship Service, no Sunday school Breakthru Winter Retreat December 28-31. We only have a few spots left, contact the youth office ASAP if interested! Registration forms outside the youth office and available online. Meet at BUMC at 10 am on December 28 and we will return around 3 pm on the 31st. A retreat info packet and packing list was sent in the mail, contact the youth office if you did not get one at 324-7251. Weekly Youth Activities will resume in January Lunch at Mazatlan Tuesday, January 3, 12 pm for BUMC Youth & College Students to reconnect Sunday Nights Start Back Sunday, January 8 (Worship, Small Groups, and Youth Choirs) Worship Concert for Haiti With Christen Cole, James Wells, and the Youth and Children’s Choirs, Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Summer 2012 Trips & Tours Info Meeting Sunday, January 29 11 am, Tabernacle
All I Want for Christmas is . . . A New Website! Launching December 20 … a brand-new BUMC website – courtesy of a grant from our own Brentwood UMC Foundation. Check it out on December 20!! College Student Holiday Sunday School & Christmas Party Sundays, thru January 8: join us for a 9:45 College Sunday School class taught by Gino and Vicki Desalvatore. Gather in the Youth Cafe, then move to C212. Sunday, December 18, 6 - 8 pm: join us at the Reid’s home, check Facebook for details at BUMC College Ministry. Brentwood United Methodist Women’s Missions & Outreach News Thanks to the overwhelming support for the Songwriters Night, SHOPapalooza, Cookbook Sales, Holiday Shoppe and Pledges from members, Brentwood United Methodist Women contributed $16,250 to various mission and outreach programs this year. Extravagant Generosity Update We have received 968 pledges totaling $4,167,924 for an average of $4,306 per pledge. If you have not returned your financial and serving commitments for 2012, commitment cards are available in the pew racks, or you may pledge on-line at www.bumc.net/generosity. Confirmation Mentors - BE ONE!! Come share your time and Christian influence with our 6th graders as you journey with them through Confirmation. We need just 10 more mentors to make this a special experience for our confirmands. Training will be on January 7 and Confirmation begins January 8. Please contact Ellen Garrett to say “yes, I’ll serve!” More information at www.bumc.net/confirmation. Inclement Weather Policy If there are cancellations due to inclement weather, they will be posted on our website at www.bumc.net/weather. You may also choose one of the following ways to be notified: ! "! #$51)9053!.+!+$9!:9;3%.!8*$9)*!8+<<$%0)'.0+%1!=<'0,!'.!>>>?5$<)?%3.@%3>1,3..391? ! "! A+,,+>!$1!+%!6>0..39 (@BrentwoodUMC) or Facebook (Brentwood United Methodist Church). ! "! 8*3)B!+$9!C3510.3!7+<3!D';3!'.!>>>?5$<)?%3.? ! "! 8',,!EFEGEHHE!3I.?!JKK!L+9!'%!$2&'.3&!<311';3? Day School follows Williamson County Schools for delayed openings and closings. Center for Children & Families (CCF) Families receive information through e-mail, the CCF website (centerforchildrenandfamilies.net) or by calling the CCF office at 324-8202. Seven Adult Studies Begin in January Registration is now open for seven adult studies for Winter 2012 including a study with our Senior Pastor Martin Thielen, entitled “The Methodist Way” on Wednesday evenings. Visit our website at www.bumc.net/adultstudies or contact Judith Bone at 324-7258 or jbone@bumc.net. Single Adult Feedback Needed Are you in your 40’s and single? Or are you a single parent? I’d like to visit with you. We need your input about programs and ministries to meet your needs. Please contact Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net Let’s talk!!
christmas day and new year’s weekend worship schedule Sunday, December 25 Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1
One worship service at 11 am No Sunday school; childcare for 3 years and under Worship at 6 pm; childcare for 3 and under Worship at 8:30, 9:50 and 11:00 No Sunday school; childcare for 3 and under
church office schedule Monday, December 26 Friday, December 30
Monday, January 2
The church offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday Finance Office closes at 4:30 pm. In order to receive giving credit for 2011, your check must be received prior to close of business. If you are mailing your check the envelope must be postmarked on or before 12/31/11. The church office will be closed for the New Year’s holiday.
In case of emergency contact the pastor-on-call at 969-3086.
CHILDREN Infants - 6th Grade
More Ways to Serve this Advent
Sunday, December 18
61st Ave. Last Minute Toy Store Sunday, December 18 - Wednesday, December 21 6018 New York Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. Donations of UNWRAPPED gifts in the $20 range are needed, especially teen gifts. Bring donations to bins in the Chapel Narthex by December 15th. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help run the toy store - call 292-7184. Sponsor a Child at Thembelihle Pre-Primary & Primary School in Howick, South Africa School begins on January 10, 2012 at this private Christian school that BUMC helped to provide, and sponsors are needed so that children will have the opportunity to attend school. The sponsorship fee for 2012 is $400. You may choose your child and receive a photo and info about the child. You will have the opportunity to have a relationship with your child throughout the year. We have set a goal to have half of the 300 children sponsored by BUMC folks. Recently, Thembelihle’s principal said to us, “Thank you for your commitment to Thembelihle. Many children will one day look back and be amazed that you could care so much for them that you would reach out across the globe to give them a chance to become educated and to take their place in society as responsible and caring citizens.” For more info or to sponsor a child, contact Juanita Hobbs at jhobbs@ bumc.net or 324-7222. Alternative Gift Giving As you are frantically rushing around trying to finish your last minute Christmas shopping this week, why not consider an “alternative gift”? Honor a loved one and help a ministry in need by choosing gifts from over 30 ministries. You may purchase gifts by coming to the missions office during church office hours, or by going on line to www.bumc.net/alternative. You can print the order form, fill it out, attach your check, send it to the church and we will mail you the gift cards. Questions or more info, call 324-8211 or 324-7222.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. Basketball & cheerleading coaches & concession stand workers needed! emPower Sports is looking for teen and adult volunteers to coach basketball and cheerleading and work the concession stand during the 2012 emPower Basketball league. A basketball and cheerleading workshop will be provided for all coaches. Practices will be on Wednesday or Thursday nights beginning January 18th with games each Saturday morning from January 28th through March 3rd. If interested please contact Abby at 499-4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com. After-school mentors needed for the Second Semester. Volunteers are needed to work with our K-4th and 5th-12th grade programs. It is a once a week commitment and consists of building loving relationships with our students, assisting in educational activities, and helping students with homework. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Abby Buter at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Sunday School 9:45 & 11 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship at all three worship services. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. Volunteers needed for Christmas Day Nursery - 11 am Contact Meredith Spencer, mspencer@ bumc.net or 325-7239 if you are interested! Day School to host Kindergarten Forum January 11, 9:45-11:30 Room A391. All parents are welcome to attend. Three Kindergarten Teachers from Williamson Co. Schools will be here to speak and answer questions. Free and open to the public. To register call 373-2523 or email dayschool@bumc.net. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, December 18 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym MILEAGE Resumes in January Alleluia Choir Resumes in January Confirmation 2012 Mandatory Parent Meeting, January 7th at 9 am, for those who have not attended a meeting.
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222 jhobbs@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Sunday Morning Opportunities 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults Saturday Evening Opportunities 6:00 pm Worship Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus meets at Spring Hill High School 10:00 am Worship
CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIES www.bumc.net/support RESOURCES
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
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.
Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@bumc.net
GROUPS www.bumc.net/caregroups
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net
Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@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
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December 10/11 Weekend Total 2,595 November year to date contributions are 92.4% of budget For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/giving.
HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC
Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net
The Holidays Can be Painful Christmas can be a time of pain and loneliness for many who have suffered a loss. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confidential care. For more information, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
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 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.