December 25 - 31, 2016 | Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Holiday
Schedule
The church building will be closed on December 26 and January 2. In case of emergency contact the pastor-on-call at 615-969-3086.
December 25:
one service at 11:05 am. No Sunday School classes, Godly Play or Sunday night programs. Childcare is available for children 3 & under only.
January 1:
one service at 11:05 am. No Sunday School classes, Godly Play or Sunday night programs. Childcare is available for children 3 & under only.
January 8:
Regular worship times, Sunday School and Sunday night programs will resume.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE www.bumc.net/FieldGuide
FI E LD GUIDE BRE NT WOOD UMC
For 2017, we are challenging our BUMC community to join together with the Daily Field Guide. The Field Guide is like a map for your journey: daily scripture readings, meditations, prayers, and reflections in your email inbox or on your social media feed. This guide will point you in the right direction for the day. Sign up today and grow deeper in your faith this year. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.
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ENDEAVOR MEN'S RETREAT www.bumc.net/Endeavor January 13 – 15, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join fellow BUMC men at Endeavor, featuring guest speaker Rev. Matt Tuggle from Highland Park UMC in Dallas, Texas. 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.
CHILDREN & YOUTH DATES Weekly programs resume January 8
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (3 years – 6th grade) www.bumc.net/Children Sunday School classes are an engaging time of loving and learning for all children. Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net for more information.
STUDENT MINISTRY (7th – 12th grade) www.bumcSM.net If you’re not in a small group, join us January 8 for kick off! We’ll start the year studying some “Half Truths,” as we search for the whole truth by comparing common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net for more information.
Weekly Announcements
2016 GIVING CREDIT
Finance Office Closed Monday, December 26 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) 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.
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.
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.
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
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
LIVE WELL CLASSES
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.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the 2017 school year! There are still students and teachers needing sponsors before school starts in January. Contact sponsorachild@bumc.net.
RESTOCK THE PANTRY
Pick up a shopping bag January 21 & 22 Help us restock the GraceWorks food and goods pantry! Our goal is to collect 15,000 pounds of nonperishable items. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net.
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS FAIR
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, February 5
ROOM IN THE INN
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.
DAILY SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
HARVEST HANDS BASKETBALL COACHES
Two-hour weekly commitment Be a coach for Harvest Hands’ Elementary Co-Ed and Middle School Basketball Leagues. Practices are one hour on a weeknight, and games are one hour on Saturday mornings. 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 Julia Todd at 615-324-7256. 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