BEAM - Dec 7 Issue

THE BEAM

A publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church

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Christmas Eve Worship Times Listed on Page 2

Advent Christmas

December 7 - 13, 2014

Serving Others During Advent

Music & Worship www.bumc.net/advent Music City Bronze Handbell Concert Sunday, December 7 @ 4 pm (Chapel)

More Opportunities and Details on Page 3 Christmas Baskets - LAST WEEK TO SPONSOR SPONSOR: We currently have 121 sponsorships towards our goal of 350 sponsorships. These sponsorships cover the costs of providing a Christmas dinner, as well as a few non-perishable goods to sustain them through the holidays, for 125 local families.

PACK: Friday, December 19 @ 7 pm DELIVER: Saturday, December 20 @ 8 am To volunteer, visit www.bumc.net/localimpact.

Contact Erika Neumann at Erika.neumann@msn.com for more information.

Blood Drive TODAY, December 7, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm TWO buses will be available! Give Something that Means Something® Discover the true meaning of giving this holiday season. Give the gift of life by making a blood donation.

Shopping Shuttle To show our hospitality to the Brentwood community, we’re encouraging Brentwood Place shoppers to use our lot for overflow parking on December 13 & 20.

Help us spread the word!

• Evangelism and Hospitality volunteers will shuttle shoppers to the Kroger Shopping Center, 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays, December 13 & 20.

• Shoppers will receive a schedule of our Advent activities and an invitation to attend.

BUMC

David Hampton David Hampton Christmas Piano Concert

“Comfort & Joy” Sunday, December 7 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) David Hampton is a Nashville-based musician, songwriter, blogger, writer, and speaker, and pianist extraordinaire. Join with us as he helps us prepare our hearts for the birth of the Christ Child, bringer of hope, peace, joy and love.

Children’s Choir Concert

Wednesday, December 10 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Join our Asbury, Agape and Angel choirs (ages 4 yrs-4th grade) as they share their performance of “Room for Christmas,” a tale of what happens when the choir director gets sick a week before the Christmas pageant and the children are left on their own to get ready.

Festival of Carols

Featuring John Rutter’s “Gloria” by the Chancel Choir and Orchestra @ Brentwood, and the music of the BUMC Ringers and Alleluia Choir (5th & 6th) Sunday, December 14 @ 7 pm (Sanctuary) The Longest Night: a service of healing & hope Sunday, December 21 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)

Altar Guild Members

Altar Guild Members are laypersons who help maintain the beauty of our worship spaces. They are assisting in worship today by helping to serve communion. Their job is especially noticeable during the Advent and Lenten seasons with all of the extra decorations throughout the church building. If you would like to be a part of this creative group of people, contact Mary Costner at 615-972-7577.

STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, December 7 9:30 am Sunday School 7th - 12th – Tabernacle 10th - 12th Church Now 3:45 pm Progressive Dinner Driver’s Meeting - A184 4-4:15 pm Progressive Dinner Check-In – Café 4:15-8 pm Progressive Dinner Monday, December 8 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, December 9 6:00 pm Meet at BUMC to carpool to RITI Christmas Party Wednesday, December 10 NO Youth Activities Sunday, December 14 9:30 am 7th-12th Sunday School

– Tabernacle 9:30 am 10th-12th Church Now 11:00 am Breakthru Adult Chaperone Meeting Progressive Dinner is TONIGHT! Don’t forget your unwrapped teen gift donation for the Gracework’s Manger Flap Jack Finals Fiesta Need a study break from finals? Come to the youth Café on Wed., December 17, 3-4:30 pm for free pancakes!

Service Opportunities There are lots of opportunities for service and missions leading to Christmas, we hope you’ll make it a priority to find at least one way to serve as a family this Advent Season!

Breakthru Adults are STILL needed to serve as Small Group Leaders or Support Staff (behind the scenes responsibilities).

Questions? Contact Lindsay at lbrooks@bumc.net Trips and Tours Meeting Hear about our 2015 Mission Trips, Choir Tours, and Share the Spirit! Sunday, January 11 at 11 a.m. in the Tabernacle. We have $25 and $50 trip vouchers to give away as door prizes!

Youth Confirmation for anyone in 7th-12th grade who has not gone through Confirmation before. It will run January - April on Wednesday nights. To register or for more info, contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@ bumc.net.

Center for Children and Families Gift Wrapping Service – Thru December 23 Multiple paper options. All gift-wrapping is same day service and payment is due at pickup. You can drop off the gifts in the CCF office in the children’s wing, M-F 8-5. All proceeds benefit the Center for Children and Families. For any questions contact Lori Joiner @ ljoiner@bumc.net or 615-324-8202.

SMALL GIFTS $2; MEDIUM GIFTS $3; LARGE GIFTS $4; XLARGE $5; Upgraded Bow add $1 per gift.

ALL IN Men’s Retreat: What does it mean to be “ALL IN” as a man and a follower of Christ in every stage of life? Join us January 16-18, 2015 at Beersheba Springs Assembly for this unique retreat designed to help men answer that questions! Cost: $175. Register online at www.bumc.net/PointMen. Retreat sponsored by BUMC Point Men. Single Adult Ministry Register for events and complimentary childcare at www.bumc.net/SinglesCalendar.

Relax with Yoga! This free class is held Tuesdays at 6 pm in The Singles Space through December 16 & begins again in 2015!

Divorce Recovery Weds., Jan 14 – Feb 18, 6:30-8:00 pm, Rm B152-A. Cost: $30 Boundaries Weds., Jan 7 – Feb 25, 6:30-8:00 pm, Rm B153-A. Cost: $20 Single & Parenting Weds., Jan. 28 – Apr. 22, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room B152-B

Adult Studies ONE BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Join us during Advent (through Dec 21).

Coffee and Study Downstairs below the Sanctuary - come and experience Sunday morning fellowship! Join us as we spend 4 weeks thinking about the Life and Birth of Christ from Mary’s point of view. Our study will be a walk backwards, from the Cross back to that night in Bethlehem. Her journey is like any parent’s—and yet so much more. I hope you’ll join us. Led by Judith Bone, Director of Adult Discipleship Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind Begins Sunday, January 11, 2015 6:00-8:00 pm; Led by Lonnie Liston This 30-week study helps us understand when, how and why the elements of faith and doctrine we use today were developed. Scripture, the writers of ancient and modern Christian authors and videos presentation by Bible scholars make this an essential and vibrant study. Study runs January to May and August to December with a summer break. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.

Christmas Eve Candles & Communion

Brentwood UMC Campus Our Christmas Eve Shuttle runs continuously from the Synergy Building to the Columbarium entrance from 1:30 - 9:30 pm 2 pm........... Contemporary with Worship Band (Sanctuary)

interpreted service for the hearing impaired 4 pm........... Traditional Music & Worship (Sanctuary) 4 pm........... Traditional Music & Worship (Chapel)

simultaneous live service with sermon via video 6 pm............Traditional Music & Worship (Sanctuary) 8 & 11 pm....Traditional Music & Worship (Sanctuary)

Music by Sonshine Choir and Alumni Trinity Church (A Campus of Brentwood UMC @ Spring Hill) 3011 Longford Dr., Spring Hill Carols, Candlelight, and Communion 3 pm.... Carols, Candlelight, and Communion, Children’s Pageant 5 pm.... Carols, Candlelight, and Communion, Christmas Eve Message Harvest Hands (425 Humphreys Street) 6 pm.... Worship

Mark Your Calendars: Special Worship Times 12/28 Saturday, December 27 – 6 pm Sunday, December 28 -- 9:00 and 10:30 am, No Sunday School

Missions & Outreach For more info on all missions call David Ssebulime at 324-7222.

Give a Gift of Service During Advent!

There are several missional opportunities throughout the Advent Season. We encourage you to choose one or more ways to participate in this holiday season and give a gift that keeps on giving!

Christmas Baskets We have one more week to receive sponsorships for Christmas Baskets to reach our goal of 350 baskets. Each sponsorship covers the costs with providing 125 local families the items to provide a Christmas dinner as well as a few non-perishable goods to sustain them through the holidays. You can also join us on December 19 and 20 to pack and deliver the packed baskets to the families to volunteer, visit www.bumc.net/localimpact. Contact Erika Neumann at Erika.neumann@msn.com for more information.

CHILDREN

Infants - 6th Grade Sunday, December 7 Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Sunday Mornings At all worship services: Godly Play for Ages 3yrs (as of 8/15/14) to Pre-Kind. in Rm C318. All Children must be Bathroom Trained.

AIDS Angel Tree All our Angels have been taken! Please return your gifts by Sunday, December 14 at noon.

8:15 am Worship

Godly Play 9:30 am Sunday school

for all ages 9:45 am Worship

Godly Play 11:00 am Classes for Adults 11:05 am Worship

Godly Play

Alternative Gift Giving Now - December 21 For more information, contact Shirley Paris at s.paris@aol.com or Jan Knight at jrkx2@comcast.net.

BUMC 56 5th & 6th Grades

The Manger Donate: Now thru December 18 in the POD near the BUMC Counseling Ctr

Volunteer: December 18 - 5 pm for shopping; 9 pm for break down For further details, contact Rebekah Scott at rscott@bumc.net.

Visit www.bumc.net /localimpact for more information about each opportunity and to register. Please consider how you will impact the lives of our neighbors this holiday season!

Harvest Hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Donations and Sponsorships for Christmas Store We are looking for individuals, families, and classes to support our annual Christmas Store. This is an opportunity for the families connected to our programs to shop for nice and affordable Christmas gifts. We are seeking $100 sponsorships OR you can request a shopping list and drop off the gifts at the Harvest Hands Office (1224 Martin St., 37203, 2nd Floor). Contact Abby at abby@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 to request a list. Sponsorship checks can be mailed to 424 Humphreys St, 37203.

Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed This is a twice-a-week commitment with practices being on either Monday or Thursday nights beginning January 12 and games each Saturday morning beginning January 24 through February 28. If you’re interested in coaching please contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Sunday, December 7 Sunday School 9:30 - 10:45 am Check in at Room 205 BUMC 56 Christmas Party Sunday, December 7 5:00 - 6:30pm in the Family Life Center Join us for food, games, and Christmas fun! Register online bumc.net/register.

Extra Mile Resumes January 2015 Confirmation 2015 Confirmation for 6th graders begin January 11! Registration for Confirmation 2015 for 6th graders is available online at www.bumc.net/register.

Email Maggie for more info mjarrell@bumc.net.

christmas poinsettias & food baskets

Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or purchasing a food basket.

c POINSETTIA - $15 (deadline 12/11)

In Memory Of

c FOOD BASKET - $75

Given By

(deadline 12/11)

In Honor Of

Place order form along with your payment in the offering plate.

Given By

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

Brentwood

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

WORSHIP Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:15 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:30 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults

9:45 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band 11:00 am Classes for Adults 11:05 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir

TRINITY CHURCH 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE November 29/30 2,179

CARING MINISTRIES is for all persons in our community. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Julie Donley at 615-324-7254.

Emergency, after hours Pastor-On-Call: 615-969-3086 SPECIAL NOTE: Room Changes for 3 of our AA Groups: AA - 7 pm, Tuesday and Thursday BH 101 Al-Anon - Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 101 CoDA - Thursdays, 6:30 pm BH 101

CARING MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK GraceNotes GraceNotes is a ministry of care and encouragement for those going through difficult times, such as illness, grief and loss, or life transition. Recipients receive inspiring and uplifting cards twice each month from caring volunteers who also pray for each recipient’s individual needs. If you, or someone you know, needs an extra measure of Christ’s love and hope through this ministry, contact Julie Donley, Administrative Assistant to Caring Ministries: 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net. Or, if you would like to volunteer for the GraceNotes Ministry, please contact Erin Racine, 324-7244, eracine@bumc.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayer Shawls and Pocket Prayer Squares are knitted and given to those who are hurting and in need of a tangible representation of God’s love. If you know someone who would benefit from receiving this gift of love, please contact Julie Donley: 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, you are invited to join the loving fellowship that occurs each week on Wednesday mornings from 10-12 in room A-292 (September through May). Knitting experience not necessary; all that is needed is a heart with a desire to create something with your hands that represents God’s healing love and comfort. Contact Shelley Prevost 776-5019 for more information.

Intercessory Prayer Team / Email Prayer Team We trust the power of prayer and the BUMC Email Prayer Team is available 24/7 to lift prayer concerns to God. This ministry is celebrating its 10th year and currently has about 800 volunteers ready and willing to engage in prayer for those in need in our community. To submit a prayer request, email Bill Fleenor at bfleenor@outlook.com or Julie Donley at jdonley@bumc.net. If you would like to support others through prayer during their time of need, please contact Bill Fleenor to join the team.

Pastoral Hospital Visits When you or someone you love faces a hospitalization, we want to support you during this difficult time. The Pastoral Staff of BUMC along with Stephen Ministers and others gifted in caregiving visit area hospitals on daily and rotating basis. Since hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted, if you or a family member is hospitalized, please let us know by contacting Julie Donley, Administrative Assistant to Caring Ministries: 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net. In the case of an emergency on the weekend or after regular church office hours, please contact the Pastor-on-call at 969-3086.

Holiday Stress Slowing You Down?

Sometimes our challenges seem even worse during the holidays because everyone else seems to be enjoying life while you are feeling down. A Stephen Minister can make a difference with their one-on-one confidential care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext.394 or Rev. Allison Fasig at 373-3663.

For a complete list of Caring Ministries, go to www.bumc.net/caringministries.