THE BEAM A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church December 22 - 28, 2013
Christmas Eve Worship Brentwood UMC Campus - Candles and Communion 2 pm Sanctuary (with worship band) signing for the hearing impaired 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 - age 3 and under • Parking Shuttle from Synergy Building across from Chipotle runs 1:30 - 9:30 pm (note extended shuttle time)
Off-Site Services
Trinity Church - A Campus of Brentwood UMC @ Spring Hill Services at 3011 Longford Dr., Spring Hill 4 pm – Children’s Service 6 pm – Carols, Candlelight & Communion
Harvest Hands 424 Humphreys Street, Nashville 6 pm – Candlelight & Communion
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 2pm, 8pm or 11pm services (the services with fewer attendees) • Park at the Synergy lot and take one of the door-to-door shuttles; • Pay attention to those around you. Introduce yourself & welcome others; • 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. Worship Times are Different Next Sunday TE NO AL SPECIES TIM
Worship Times are Different Next Sunday
Saturday,December 28: 6 pm Sunday, December 29: 9:00 & 10:30 am
Sermon \Series
Saturday, December 28: 6:00 pm (Chapel) Sunday, December 29: 9:00 & 10:30 am (Sanctuary) No Sunday School on this day. Special musical guests Andrew Greer, Cindy Morgan and the McCrary Sisters. Childcare for children 3 years and under.
New Sermon Series Begins January 4/5 “Spirit-led” by Dr. Davis Chappell A look at God’s astonishing power unleashed in the church as described in the Book of Acts. Invite a friend to join you! January 4/5 – “Prayer: The Prelude to Power” (Acts 1:1-5, 8)
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, December 22 9:45 am 7th-8th Sunday School – Jr. High Room 9:45 am 9th Sunday School – Tabernacle 9:45 am 10th-12th Church Now 9:45 am College Sunday School Room A191 Saturday, December 28 10:00 am Breakthru Check-in Room A191 (don’t forget your sack lunch!) Sunday, December 29 9:00 and 10:30 am Special Christmas Worship Concert with Andrew Greer (Sanctuary) No Sunday school today. Tuesday, December 31 3:00 pm Breakthru group returns to BUMC 2014 Important Date: • January 12 Sunday Nights Begin • January 15 Wednesday Night Bible Studies Begin • January 31 – February 2 Sonshine & Jubilation Choir Retreat Adults to attend Breakthru are still needed! You can serve as Small Group Leaders or Support Staff. Please contact Lindsay Brooks if you are interested at lbrooks@bumc.net or register online at www.bumc. net/register. Breakthru Celebration on Sunday, January 5 at 9:45 am for youth and parents in the Tabernacle with worship, pictures, videos, and student and adult volunteer testimonies. Youth Confirmation is for anyone in 7th-12th grade who has not been through Confirmation before. It will start in January on Wednesday nights. If interested, contact Rosanne at rschenck@bumc.net
College Students! We’ll be gathering at 9:45 am in the Green Room if you’re back in town over the next several weeks. Join us for caroling at 5 pm on December 22. Contact Eric Burton-Krieger at 615-934-0068 (via text) or eburtonkrieger@bumc.net w/ questions. Adult Chaperones Needed for Student Ministry Retreat (December 28-31) We currently do not have enough adults to safely accommodate all of our students wanting to go! You can serve as Small Group Leaders or Support Staff. Please contact Lindsay Brooks if you are interested at lbrooks@bumc.net. Important Reminders from the Finance Office: Giving Credit: To receive giving credit for 2013 your check must be received in the Finance Office on or before the close of business (4:30 pm) on 12/31/13. If you are mailing your check the envelope MUST be postmarked on or before 12/31/13. The Finance Office will be open the following days to assist you. Monday, December 23........8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday, December 24........8:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, December 25........Finance office closed Thursday, December 26........Finance office closed Friday, December 27........8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon./Tues. December 30 & 31........8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2014........Church offices closed Contributions & Pledge: If you have any questions about your contributions or pledge balance, contact the Finance Office, 373-3663. Stock Transfers: If you’ve initiated a stock transfer, contact us with your intentions. Frequently, when stock transfers are posted to the church’s brokerage account there is no identification attached to them. Please make any stock transfers before December 23, 2013 to allow time to complete the transaction by year-end. Single Adult Fellowship Divorce Recovery Class - Wednesdays, January 8–February 12, 6:30-8 pm, Otter Creek Church (Franklin Rd.) Cost: $30, register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Class offers support and encouragement for adjusting to change and life after divorce. “For Single Parents” Class - Wednesdays, January 8–29, 6:30-8 pm, B152A Cost: $15, register at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar. Join us for an informative class on how to deal with the struggles of single parenting. Potluck Game Night - Fridays, January 10–February 28, 6-9 pm, Singles Space Join the Singles for a rip roaring night of board games! Bring a dish to share. Yoga Tuesdays, 6–7:15 pm, Room 149A and B (Singles Area). All are welcome. $5 to benefit Fisher House.
Looking Ahead to January, 2014 Starting Point Registration is Open Next Session Beings January 19 at 11 am If you’re interested in learning how to become more active in the congregational life of BUMC, then we encourage you to register for this five-week course which covers everything from beliefs to vision to membership. Childcare is available. Register at bumc.net/startingpoint or contact jbumgarner@bumc.net. Our Next Small Group Launch is Coming! Sunday, January 12 at 9:45 and 11:00 am You will have an opportunity to meet our leaders and connect with a group of your choosing. Visit bumc.net/smallgroups for more info and to register in advance so that we have enough groups ready to go! Contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at 615-324-8207 or eburtonkrieger@bumc.net. Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World Sundays beginning January 12, 6-8 pm, led by Lonnie Liston [childcare with registration]. Disciple II emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.
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Christmas Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 342-7222 Alternative Gift Giving (LAST WEEKEND!) All you last minute shoppers -- don’t know what to get the in-laws? What size your child’s teacher wears? Honor those who have enough by giving to those in need -- visit the AGG table in the Narthex, and give your loved ones the world! AIDS Angel Tree THANK YOU to all who helped us complete our 20th year of service to this community, by providing presents to children whose parents or caretakers are battling AIDS. Your compassion and commitment demonstrate the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas Baskets Benefitting GraceWorks and Harvest Hands One THOUSAND families requested Christmas Baskets this year, and with your help, BUMC filled 100 baskets for hungry families here in Williamson County and another 25 for the Harvest Hands community. Many volunteers came out on Friday night to help fill food boxes, and more joined us on Saturday morning to deliver them. Thank YOU for your commitment to service, and to being the hands and feet of Christ here at home! The Manger, serving Williamson Co. Families thru GraceWorks (December 11-19) BUMC ‘s night of service at The Manger was Thursday, December 19TH . Thank you to ALL who volunteered on this “BUMC Night” of service, shopping, wrapping presents, and returning tables to the church. Sixty-First Avenue UMC’s Toy Store (December 18-21) With gifts for toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, the Last Minute Toy Store finished helping shoppers select presents yesterday. Thank you to all who donated gifts, and gifts of their time. It wouldn’t be Christmas without you! Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Basketball and Cheerleading League Sponsorships We need individuals, families or Sunday School classes to help support our 2014 emPower Basketball and Cheerleading League! We are looking for $50 sponsorships that will support one player or cheerleader’s participation in the program. Checks can be mailed to 424 Humphreys Street, 37203. Basketball & Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice a week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Tuesday nights beginning January 13th and games each Saturday morning beginning January 25th through March 1st. If you’re interesting in coaching please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963. Elementary and Middle School After-school Program Volunteers Needed for 2013-2014 Program runs Mon-Thurs, 3:45-6 pm and Friday, 3:45-5 pm. Volunteers commitment is once a week. Looking for individuals who care deeply for kids, want to help students learn more about Jesus and succeed in school. Contact Whitney at whitney@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963
Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, December 22 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years. CCF Gift Wrapping Now thru Dec 23. All gift wrapping is same day service & payment is due at pick-up. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Children & Families. Drop off gifts in the CCF office [Children’s Wing], M-F, 8 to 5 pm. For a price list call the CCF office at 615-324-8202. Sunday School Teacher Needed for 11 am 4/5 year-old class. Teachers teach in teams of four with two teachers present each Sunday morning. We need one teacher to complete our 11 am Preschool teaching team. Curriculum & materials are provided, and training is available. Time commitment is two Sundays per month through May 18th. Please contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, December 22 Sunday School 9:45 am in the GYM No Mileage tonight No Alleluia Choir Wednesday, Dec 25 No Extra Mile
who to contact
Confirmation 2014 Register online for 6th Grade Confirmation! bumc.net/highway56 Begins January 12 Retreat: January 17 & 18
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach David Ssebulime, 324-7222, dssebulime@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Laura Brantley, 373-3663 lbrantley@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Confirmation Sunday May 4, 2014
Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Student Ministry Lindsay Brooks, 324-8212 lbrooks@bumc.net
Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net
Parent Mtg: Jan 11 @ 1 pm for those parents who did not attend one of the December meetings.
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Caring ministries
www.bumc.net/encouragement
Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086 hospital visitation at bumc
Worship Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Children & Adults
trinity church 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
Worship attendaNce December 14/15 2,559
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Stephanie Walton, 891-2690 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 339-4415 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550. Email 24/7 Intercessory Prayer Team Contact: Bill Fleenor, bfleenor@outlook.com Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Lisa Alexander, 373-3663, ext. 211, lalexander@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Beth Frankenberg, bethfrankenberg@me.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Laura Brantley, lbrantley@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Allison Fasig, afasig@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 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Dottie Campbell, 481-0357 director@paministry.org Short-term Meals: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center for children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.
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.
groups 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 Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm, A392 Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Adult ADHD/ADD Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Ken M., 579-4272 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CoDA Each Thursday, 6:30 pm - BH 102 Contact: Tom B., 308-1041 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Not Feeling So Joyful? The joy of Christmas can be a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or those going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers are trained to walk through times just like this with you. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.