Weekly Announcements Dec 6

December 6 - 12, 2015 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World Music City Bronze Handbell Concert Sunday, December 6 @ 4:00 pm (Chapel) “Comfort & Joy” David Hampton Christmas Piano Concert Sunday, December 6 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Children’s Choir Concert Wednesday, December 9 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Festival of Carols Sunday, December 13 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)

Advent Serving Opportunities Stop by the table in the Narthex this weekend for more information regarding AIDS Angel Tree, Christmas Baskets, The Manger, Alternative Gift Giving, and the Harvest Hands Christmas Store.

Harvest Hands Christmas Store Stop by the table in the Haney Hall Breezeway to drop off your donations for the Harvest Hands Christmas Store.

Christmas Food Baskets Join us on December 18th to pack our Christmas Baskets and December 19th to deliver them to families in the Greater Nashville area. Sign up to volunteer at the table in the Nathex or online at www.bumc.net/AdventServing.

AIDS Angel Tree (Breezeway) Manger of Graceworks Thru December 13/14 December 9 - 17 (December 17 is BUMC night)

• Drop donations in the POD thru Dec. 17 61st Ave Last Minute Toy Store Alternative Gift Giving Shop December 18-21 Thru December 19/20

Christmas Eve Candles & Communion

CHRISTMAS EVE

Candlelight

Brentwood UMC Brentwood Campus

SERVICES

**NEW*** Wednesday, December 23 @ 7 pm

Thursday, December 24 @ 2, 4 (Sanctuary and Chapel), 6, 8, & 11 pm

The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville Campus Sunday, December 20 @ 5 pm Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus Thursday, December 24 @ 4 pm & 6 pm

With All My Heart We are well on our way with our planning for ministry in 2016, with 882 Estimate of Giving commitments received so far.

The Village Monthly Preview Worship Every commitment is important! Complete your Estimate of Giving online at www.bumc.net/giving, or by completing an Estimate of Giving Card found in the pew rack, and placing it in the offering plate.

Sunday, December 13 10 am at Sunset Middle School, 200 Sunset Trail, Nolensville Contact Heather Dubuque with any questions at Heather@TheVillageNashville.com.

Weekly Announcements Red Cross Blood Drive Other Advent & Christmas Opportunities Grief Share: Managing Grief During the Holidays Sundays, December 6, 13, & 20, 12:15 - 1:30 pm; Rm A389 Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is required by calling Julia at 615-324-7256 or online at www.bumc.net/GriefShare.

Ways to Help at Christmas Eve Services Wednesday, Dec. 23 & Thursday, Dec. 24 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed for all Christmas Eve services. This is a great way to serve with a spouse, friends or small group! No experience necessary! Contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net.

Nursery Volunteers Help our nursery love on our little ones this Christmas Eve. Contact Ellen Garrett at EGarrett@bumc.net to sign up for the service of your choice. (Ages 13+ are welcome) Greeters Making everyone feel welcome at BUMC is never more important than during the Christmas season. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend and that’s a lot of hands to shake! If you would like to volunteer as a greeter at any service, either indoors or in the parking lot, email Judy Bumgarner at jbumgarner@bumc.net.

Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Sunday, December 20, 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Childcare for infants – 3 years

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.

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.

Sunday, December 13, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Our goal is 40 units of blood. To help reduce the number of deferred donors and reach our goal, increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reduce the chance of being deferred due to a low hemoglobin level. Visit www.redcrossblood.org.

The Launching Point Second Sundays, 9:45 am & 11:00 am; December 13 & January 10 in Room A390 Get a snapshot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected. Visit www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint.

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.

Student Ministry Flap Jacks Finals Fiesta Need a break from exam studying? Come to the Cafe on Wednesday, December 9, from 3-4:30 pm for made-to-order pancakes! Bring your friends!

College Christmas Gatherings College Sunday School – Youth Prayer Chapel December 13, 20 & January 3 College Christmas Party December 16, 6-8 pm For directions & details, email tliston@bumc.net.

“Step Up” Men’s Retreat January 15-17, Beersheba Springs This year’s retreat theme is “Step Up,” an in-depth time of worship and inspiration that will help the men of BUMC consider their influence for Christ at home and in the world. Stop by the narthex table and purchase a spot on the retreat for an important man in your life. Register at www.bumc.net/register or contact shenson@bumc.net for info.

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.

Children’s Choir PIano Accompanist Needed The Agape Choir (K-1st Grade) is looking for an accompanist to help us learn our music on Wednesday nights starting in January. Ms. Deb and Miss Sarah teach us our songs for Sunday worship and our Spring Concert.

Contact James at jwells@bumc.net if you’re interested.

christmas poinsettias & food baskets order form Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or sponsoring a food basket. Deadline is December 13.

You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/register.

Poinsettia - $15

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