December 18 - 24, 2016 | Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
STEPHEN MINISTRY: CONFIDENTIAL ONE-ON-ONE CARE If you've suffered a loss or are experiencing a crisis in your life, you don't have to go it alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to provide confidential emotional and spiritual support during tough times. Call Sheryl at 615-577-4881 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 615-324-7243 or visit our website to learn more about getting connected with a Stephen Minister. www.bumc.net/StephenMinistry The Longest Night
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Sunday, December 18, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Join us as we contemplate Christmas without loved ones, with an uncertain economy, or a brokenness that separates us from others. We ask God to share our hurts and open our hearts to the light God has promised. Childcare for 3 and under.
Brentwood Campus Services are in the Sanctuary unless otherwise listed Friday, December 23 7 pm (traditional with Children's Choirs)
Christmas Eve Hospitality Christmas Eve gives us an opportunity to show genuine BUMC hospitality to our many guests. Consider the following:
• The 4 pm service is our busiest time on our campus. Consider attending the new Dec. 23 service or the 2, 6, 8, or 11 pm service on Dec. 24. • 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 facing page for details). • If you don’t know the answer to someone’s question, take them to the Connection Point desk where an Andrew Minister will be glad to assist.
Saturday, December 24 2 pm (contemporary) 4 pm (Chapel) 4 pm (Sanctuary) 6 pm 8 pm 11 pm (no childcare available) Shuttle buses will run from the lot next to CVS, across from Chipotle, from 1:30 – 9:30 pm on December 24. The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville Campus Saturday, December 24 2, 4 & 6 pm Sunset Middle School Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus Saturday, December 24 4 & 6 pm
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP www.bumc.net/SouthAfrica Sponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the 2017 school year! There are still 156 students and teachers needing sponsors before school starts in January. Sponsorships range from $300 to $1000. Contact sponsorachild@bumc.net to learn more about sponsorship.
ENDEAVOR: MEN’S RETREAT www.bumc.net/Endeavor January 13 – 15, Beersheba Springs Assembly At Endeavor, we will take a look at the lives of David, Solomon, and Daniel in an attempt to learn how we can better navigate this life. It promises to be a renewing and fun weekend. We hope you'll join us! Cost is $150; register online. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net for more information. ONE SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY We will meet for one service at 11:05 am on December 25 and January 1. There will be no Sunday School, Sunday night programs or Saturday night worship.
Weekly Announcements
CHRISTMAS EVE VOLUNTEERS Volunteers needed at all Christmas Eve services! Greeters contact Julie at jdonley@bumc.net or 615-324-7254
Ushers & Communion Servers contact Kelli at khuston@bumc.net or 615-324-7227
2016 GIVING CREDIT
To receive giving credit for 2016, you must: • Have physical checks in the Finance Office by 4:30 pm on December 30 • Give online by 6 pm on December 31 • 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 The Finance Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contact the Finance Department at finance@bumc.net or 615-324-8214 for more information.
There are many ways you can serve at GraceWorks, Harvest Hands, Project Transformation, Rocketown and more this season. Visit www.bumc.net/ DailyOutreach for more information.
ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
The Altar Flower Ministry is in need of a few volunteers to join our team and deliver small arrangements to our home-centered members. To volunteer, contact Nancy Sullins at 615-708-0853 or Judy Foster at 615-390-9741.
CONNECTING COUPLES
Tuesdays, January 10 – February 14 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B152B A 6-week class for married couples to enhance their relationship and explore conflict resolution as a unit, led by John Fite, PhD. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net for more information.
LIVE WELL CLASSES
CONFIRMATION (Milestone #5)
January 8 – April 30, 2017 Confirmation gives 6th graders the opportunity to explore Christian faith and make a commitment to discipleship. Registration closes January 1. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Maggie mjarrell@bumc.net for more information.
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES
Visit www.bumc.net/AdultClasses to sign up. “First Corinthians: Living Love When You Disagree” Wednesdays beginning January 11, 9:15 – 11:30 am Women’s Study led by Lou Anne Jacobs “The Gospel of Mark” (Women’s Study) Thursdays beginning January 12, 9:30 – 11:00 am Women’s Study led by Carol Bumbalough “Making Sense of the Bible” Mondays beginning February 6, 9:30 – 10:30 am Book Study led by Herschel French “Relay of Truth” (Women’s Study) Tuesdays beginning February 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Thursdays beginning February 23, 10:00 – 11:30 am Women’s Study led by Shawna Keller
ROOM IN THE INN
DAILY SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothes for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
Wednesdays, January 11 – February 8 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B152B A 5-week class examining the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection’s study, “Live Well: Exploring Emotional Wellness through Anxiety.” Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register.
DIVORCE RECOVERY CLASSES
Classes are at 6:30 pm for 6 weeks. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Kids (9-12) Thriving Kids Through Divorce, led by Stacy Jagger, begins Tuesday, January 10 Teens (13-17) Teens in Between, led by Dr. James Wellborn, begins Tuesday, January 10 Adults Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation, begins Wednesday, January 11
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HARVEST HANDS BASKETBALL COACHES
Two-hour weekly commitment It’s basketball season and Harvest Hands needs coaches for our Elementary Co-Ed and Middle School Basketball Leagues. Practices are for one hour on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and games are for one hour on Saturday mornings. To volunteer, contact Mitchell Singer at mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com.
Support & Care in Difficult Times If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors, or schedule an appointment by calling Julie Donley at 615-324-7254. You may now make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/prayer. Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups 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/Stephen Ministry 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/CaringMinistries Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615-373-3663