309 Franklin Road | Brentwood, TN 37027 615-373-3663 | www.bumc.net
December 20 - 26, 2015 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope
The Longest Night
A Service of Healing and Hope
Sunday, December 20, 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.
Alternative Gift Giving
ALTERNATIVE GIFT GIVING
Stop by the table in the Narthex to purchase your last minute gifts for family and friends that continue to bless those in the Greater Nashville area and around the world. www.bumc.net/AdventServing
Matthew 25
Brentwood Campus Services are in the Sanctuary unless otherwise listed
CHRISTMAS EVE
Candlelight
Wednesday, December 23 7 pm (contemporary)
SERVICES
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, 8, or 11 pm service on Dec. 24. • Park at the Synergy Lot 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 Guest Services desk where an Andrew Minister will be glad to assist.
Thursday, December 24 2 pm (contemporary) 4 pm (Chapel - traditional) 4 pm (traditional) 6 pm (traditional) 8 pm (traditional) 11 pm (traditional - no childcare available)
Shuttle buses will run from the Synergy lot from 1:30 – 9:30 pm on December 24.
The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville Campus Sunday, December 20 @ 5 pm Lenox Square Pavilion Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus Thursday, December 24 @ 4 pm & 6 pm Harvest Hands lower level of Harvest House Thursday, December 24 @ 6 pm
The church offices will close at 12:30 pm on Christmas Eve and re-open at 8:30 am on December 28.
** Special Worship Times ** Saturday, December 26 6 pm (Chapel) Sunday, December 27 9 & 10:30 am (No Sunday School)
With All My Heart We have received 960 Estimate of Giving commitments for 2016. Estimate of Giving cards are available in the pew racks and online at www.bumc.net/Giving.
The Village Commissioning
This weekend in all services. Our newly-birthed campus begins its regular weekly worship January 10, at 10 am at Sunset Middle School. www.thevillagenashville.com
“Step Up” Men’s Retreat January 15 – 17, 2016 @ Beersheba Springs A time of worship and inspiration to inspire men to consider their influence for Christ. Register at www.bumc.net/register or contact shenson@bumc.net.
Weekly Announcements New Adult Discipleship Opportunities for 2016 Breakthru Youth Winter Retreat (7th-12th) December 28 -31 An incredible way to Breakthru into 2016! It’s filled with worship, teaching, a service project, and lots more! Lots of adult help needed as either small group leaders or behind the scenes support staff. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net.
College Christmas Sunday School College Sunday School – Youth Prayer Chapel December 20 & January 3, 9:30 am While you’re home from Christmas break, join our college Sunday School. Two former small group leaders will lead a time of fellowship and discussion!
Divorce Recovery Class Series Wednesday Nights Beginning January 13 6:30 - 8:00 pm This class runs for 6 weeks. Questions? Email Julia Todd at jtodd@bumc.net. Register online at www.bumc.net/SupportAndEducation.
Visitation Volunteers Needed BUMC Is looking for volunteers to engage in a ministry of visitation and friendship with our longterm care members who are unable to attend church on a regular basis. If you would like to bring joy to this population through this ministry of visitation, contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254 or jdonley@bumc.net, or Rev. Shelby Slowey at 615-324-8205 or sslowey@bumc.net.
Missions & Outreach Thank-You! We appreciate all your support during the Advent season. We were able to impact 300 children and their families through our AIDS Angel Tree, 150 families were hand-delivered a Christmas Basket, approximately 50 families at the Harvest Hands Christmas Store were served with gifts donated, and approximately 1,000 families were given the opportunity to shop for their families through the Manger of GraceWorks and the Last Minute Toy Store at 61st Ave. UMC. Thank you for your generosity!
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
Basketball Coaches Needed for emPower Sports Basketball League! The 7-week emPower Sports Basketball League is a 2-hour per week commitment: 1 hour Monday or Tuesday practices starting January 11 and 1 hour Saturday morning games beginning January 23. Contact Jessica at 615-499-4963 if interested.
ADULT MINISTRY SAMPLER Sunday, January 10, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Parlor Stop by for a cup of coffee and explore small groups, Sunday School classes or Bible studies. For more information contact Judith Bone at jbone@bumc.net. 4Life Wednesdays, January 13 – February 3, 6:30 pm, A392 Discover what it means to live a fulfilling life in Christ in a four-week study exploring fundamental areas of the Christian faith. Led by pastors. ADULT SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES On-going; meet at 9:30 and 11:00 am. For class listings and descriptions visit bumc.net/SundayMorningClasses or stop by the Guest Services desk. For more information contact Judith Bone at 324-7258 or jbone@bumc.net. ADULT SMALL GROUPS www.bumc.net/SmallGroups Groups meet on Sundays am & pm, Wednesday evenings and at other days and times throughout the week. They are smaller communities of 12-15 people who study, serve, and share life together. Contact Lisa at 577-7275 or lalexander@bumc.net. LAUNCHING POINT Second Sundays, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Memorial Chapel Get a snap shot of who we are and what we value here at Brentwood UMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected to the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. Contact Judy at jbumgarner@bumc.net. Registration is important for the following studies at www.bumc.net/register.
Women’s Bible Study “Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World” Begins Wednesday, January 13, 6 weeks, 9 - 11 am Led by Lou Anne Jacobs Women’s Bible Study “Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton Begins Thursday, January 14, 6 weeks, 9:00 – 10:30 am Led by Carol Bumbalough Women’s Bible Study Celebration of Discipline: Central Practices of the Christian Faith Begins Tuesday, January 19, 15 weeks, 9:30 – 11:00 am Led by Judith Bone MOM’S IN PRAYER (Women with young children pre-school & elementary age) Begins January 13 • Wednesdays 9:45-11:30am Contact Candice at candicetaylor86@gmail.com • Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm Contact Julie at julie.hunsinger@comcast.net Register at www.bumc.net/register; for childcare email Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net.
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 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. bumc.net/FindSupport
Stephen Ministry Trained Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care. Call the confidential hotline: 615 577-4881. 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. bumc.net/CaringMinistries.