BEAM - Dec 23 Issue

Joy

The

THE BEAM of Christmas

A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church

“Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him & Serve Him”

December 23 - 29, 2012 Communion & Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Monday, December 24 2 pm Contemporary, Awakening Worship Band - Sanctuary 4 pm Candlelight & Communion - Sanctuary & Chapel 6 pm Candlelight & Communion - Sanctuary 8 pm Candlelight & Communion - Sanctuary 11 pm Candlelight & Communion - Sanctuary Childcare for infants to 3 years: 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm.

Shuttles from the Synergy parking lot from 1:30 – 7:30 pm.

Practice hospitality!

• Park at the Synergy lot and ride the shuttle (runs 1:30 - 7:30 pm) to make a space for our many guests.

• Attend the 2, 8, or 11 pm service to make room for guests at the highest attended 4 & 6 pm services.

Off-Site Services: Trinity Church (a campus of Brentwood UMC in Spring Hill) 3011 Longford Drive, Spring Hill. Childcare for 3 and under.

4 pm Children’s Service

6 pm Candlelight & Communion Harvest Hands, 424 Humphreys Street in Nashville

6 pm, No childcare.

Stop by the Alternative Gift Giving Shop Saturdays, thru December 22 | 6-8 pm | Chapel Narthex Sundays, thru December 23 | 8 am - 1 pm | Narthex In the name of Christ . . . give your loved ones the world this Christmas! Stop by the table in the Narthex.

LIVING WELL Living Well: A New Wellness Ministry for 2013

The Living Well Ministry begins 2013 with three opportunities: • Women’s Wellness: Freedom from Co-dependency • Marriage Enrichment • Financial Peace University See page 2 for more details.

Inclement Weather Policy If there are cancellations due to inclement weather, they will be posted on our website at www.bumc.net/ weather. All the ways to find out about cancellations are listed on the website. In case of inclement weather on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, services and Sunday school will be cancelled, with the exception of an 11:00 service for those who are able to safely get out.

Church Office Hours The Church office will be closed for the holidays on • Monday, December 24 at noon • Tuesday, December 25 In case of emergency, call the Pastor-on-Call, 615-969-3086.

• Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Worship Schedule December 29/30 Saturday, December 29 – 6:00 pm (Chapel)

Sunday, December 30 – 8:30, 9:50, 11:00 am (Sanctuary)

No Sunday School. Childcare for 3 and under.

Finance Office Hours December 26 - 28 and 31, 8:30 - 4:30 pm. To receive 2012 giving credit your check must be received in the Finance Office before 4:30 pm on 12/31/12 or postmarked on or before 12/31/12.

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, December 23 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th - Tabernacle 10th-12th - Room A191 10th-12th - Church Now College - Youth Cafe 2:30 pm Youth & Alumni Caroling Night - see below Friday, December 28 10:00 am Breakthru Check-in at BUMC - Room A191 Sunday, December 30 No Sunday school. Cafe closed.

Monday, December 31 3:00 pm Estimated Breakthru return to BUMC Youth & Alumni Caroling Sunday, December 23 at the Claiborne and Hughes Nursing Home (Franklin). Meet at BUMC at 2:30, back around 5:15 pm. Parent drivers are needed! Contact James Wells at jwells@bumc.net.

Mazatlan Lunch and Wii Game Tournament Thursday, January 3 for youth and college students in town! Mazatlan Lunch 11:30 am, Wii Tournament in the youth area 1-3.

BUMC bus available from Mazatlan to BUMC. Breakthru Celebration Sun., Jan. 6, 9:45 am - 7th-12th youth & parents (Tabernacle) worship, pictures, videos, and student and adult volunteer testimonies.

Summer Trips, Tours, and Share the Spirit Meeting for students and adults, Sunday, January 13, 11 am - Tabernacle New Orleans Spring Break Family Mission Trip Hurricane Isaac clean up and repair. Registration online with $100 deposit. SAVE $30 on total cost if registered online by December 31! 7th-12th grade and adults. March 24-29, 2013.

The Share the Spirit Dinner and Auction will have a different look in 2013! Save the date - Sunday, March 3. In addition to the traditional dinner and auction, we will conclude with a youth-led worship in the Sanctuary with Jubilation and Sonshine Choirs. A love offering will be taken to help support the summer choir tours and mission trips. Prayerfully consider how you might “buy a share”!

New for 2013 Paid Children’s Ministry Volunteer Coordinator Part-time (15 hours) position for 2013. Contact Ellen Garrett for job description at egarrett@bumc.net or 577-7261.

Singles In Fellowship: • Divorce Recovery January 16 - February 20; Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, Singles Space. Cost is $30. Support and encouragement given to those adjusting to change and life after divorce. Register online at bumc.net/SupportandEducation • Transparenting Saturday, February 16, 10 am - 2 pm, Singles space, Cost: $25 Divorcing, separating, and never-married parents will learn ways to minimize the negative impact of divorce or separation on children. Register online at bumc.net/SupportandEducation • Bridge for Beginners Sundays, Jan 13 - March 10, 4:00-6:15 pm, Singles Space Cost: $78. Start the New Year by learning the ultimate card game!

For Lawyers: Information Session for Access to Justice Wednesday, January 9 at 6:30 PM in Room A292.

Find out about a faith-based initiative of the Tennessee Supreme Court to connect persons in need of legal counsel with local attorneys who will provide free services. Led by Palmer Williams, Lead Lawyer of the Nashville District UMC Initiative. Contact Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net; 324-7244 or Palmer Williams, Palmer.Williams@tncourts.gov; 741-2687, ext. 1414.

Living Well: A New Wellness Ministry of BUMC Contact Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay, 324-7237, rpfay@bumc.net.

• Women’s Wellness: Freedom from Co-dependency Wednesdays, January 16 – April 24, 11:00 am -12:30 pm Led by Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay and Caroline Beavers, LPC-MHSP This 15-week women’s “Brown Bag Lunch” group, based on Love is a Choice: Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships, will explore ways that healthier relationships can restore balance to our lives and honor God. Cost: $15.00 for workbook. Register at www.bumc.net/livingwell. Childcare available by registration.

• Marriage Enrichment: Partners on the Journey Tuesdays, January 15 - February 26, 6:30-8:00 pm Led by John Fite, Ph.D., TN Psychologist-HSP Partners on the Journey is a 6-week Christian marriage enrichment series that combines a Christian view of marriage as a sacred covenant with the latest scientific research about what predicts and supports marital success. The sessions combine video and lectures with fun exercises. To register, www.bumc.net/livingwell. Childcare provided by registration.

• Financial Peace University Sundays, January 13 – March 17, 5:30-8:00 pm For details or to register: www.bumc.net/livingwell. $75.00 per family unit/kit.

FREE for those who already own the materials!. For partial scholarships, contact Rev. Kaye Harvey at kharvey@bumc.net. Childcare available by registration.

Adult Classes Visit www. bumc.net/adultstudies for more information.

• Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit [Beth Moore] Wednesday am, begins January 9 [11 sessions] • The Meaning of Jesus [N. T. Wright and Marcus Borg] Wednesday pm, February 20 - March 27 • Moms in Prayer AM and PM Wednesdays, Begins January 16 • iPad Class Saturday am, February 23, Room A291 • Disciple I and Disciple III Bible Study [Orientation sessions begin the week of January 6] Intensive Bible study in a small group made up of 12-14 participants led by one or two facilitators. Groups meet weekly for 2.5 hours for 34 weeks.

Contact Wini Grizzle at geogriz@comcast.net, 377-6868 with questions.

Ways to SERVE this Advent

CHILDREN

For More info on all missions call Mike Dennison @324-7222 or Maya Knighten @324-8222.

Second Saturdays at Graceworks Meets on January 12, 2013, 9 am – noon or 1–4 pm Monthly, 2nd Saturday, Tag and organize merchandise for the thrift store, clean building, move warehouse items, and more. Register at www.bumc.net.

You Left the Building in a Big Way Thank you for all you did in the last month! Many of you (35+) gathered to represent Team BUMCee at the Graceworks Turkey Trot, filled and distributed 200 flood buckets and donated almost $30,000 to the victims of Superstorm Sandy. You bought 100 food bags for seniors at Bethlehem Center, purchased presents for the Manger, the Aids Angel tree, World Relief refugees, Santa for Seniors, filled and delivered more than 100 food baskets for families in need through Graceworks Christmas baskets, used a different way to buy loved ones gifts through the AGG program, and even more individually!

Continue to expect more of yourself this coming year!

Make your Plans for 2013 Take a fresh look at the 2013 Missions & Outreach Catalogue to see where God will take you this year. Plan to do something with your family, friends, and all the new friends in Christ you will make while serving those in need throughout the city, nation, and the world. Dream BIG this year!

Early Responders Training: February 1-2 Be prepared to respond to natural disasters as a church. With over 5,000 active members, the largest congregation in our conference, we need to be at the forefront when disaster strikes. Consider this program if you have the ability to travel on short notice, can handle strenuous work, and care about others.

Honduras Medical Mission Trip in Mid-April It’s time to begin signups for our spring trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Looking for doctors, nurses, dentists, and others with the heart to care for those in need. Formal medical training is not necessary to be a productive member of this team.

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.

After-school Program Volunteers Needed Once a week commitment, MondayThursday, 4:30-6:00 or Friday from 4:00-5:00. Work with a small group of 8-10 students helping with homework, assisting in educational activities and building relationships with students. Program begins Monday, January 7, and ends Thursday, May 27. Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 if you’re interested in volunteering.

Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed This year will mark the fifth year for our basketball and cheerleading league and we need a lot of coaches!

• once a week practices, either Monday or Tuesday nights (begins Jan. 14) • once a week games each Saturday morning, January 26 - March 2 Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@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 Children’s Ministry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net

Mission & Outreach Mike Dennison, 324-7222, mdennison@bumc.net Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net

To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net Communications Carol Bumbalough, 324-7220 cbumbalough@bumc.net

Infants - 6th Grade

Sunday, December 23 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool) Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Elementary Sunday School Teachers needed - 1 teacher for 3rd grade at 9:45 a.m. and 2 teachers for 11 am.

Contact Beth Lentchner at blentchner@bumc.net or 324-7248.

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, December 23 Sunday School GYM 9:45 am NO Mileage until January 2013 Wednesday, December 26 No Extra Mile until January 2013 Sunday, December 30 No Sunday School Confirmation 2013 Sign up now for Confirmation 2013 at bumc. net/register. The cost of Confirmation goes up again on January 1.

We need a few more Confirmation Mentors to serve for Confirmation 2013. Contact Maggie Jarrell mjarrell@bumc.net if you are interested in helping!

Acolyte Training January 9 - 6:15 pm, for 5th and 6th graders

Brentwood

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net

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 Adults Tuesday Morning 7:00 am Prayer (Sanctuary)

TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE December 15/16 2,460 For information on giving and attendance visit the website at bumc.net/give.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIES www.bumc.net/encouragement RESOURCES

Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.

Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.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 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Short-term Meal Assistance: 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 offers services to children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC 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 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 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 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 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 who are 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. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.