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THE BEAM of Christmas
A Weekly Publication of Brentwood United Methodist Church
“Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him & Serve Him”
December 9 - 15, 2012
Financial Giving Commitments We will be consecrating our 2013 financial commitments during worship today. If you need a commitment card, they are available in the pew racks, in the window sills in the sanctuary, and at the guest services desk in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity which makes our church’s ministries possible.
AIDS Angel Tree Through December 16 (Sundays only) Stop by and get an angel to provide a Christmas gift to children with HIVAIDS or who have parents/caregivers that are affected by HIV-AIDS.
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Vivaldi’s “Gloria” Sunday, December 9 7:00 pm | Chapel Childcare 3 and under.
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.
“Lessons and Carols” Wednesday, December 12 6:30 pm | Sanctuary Featuring the children’s choirs, ages 4 to 6th grade. Childcare 3 and under.
The Manger of Graceworks - Thursday, December 13 is BUMC Night Thursday, December 13 - 5:30 - 8:00 pm (811 Oak Meadow Ln, Franklin) 100+ volunteers needed, register now at www.bumc.net/register. The Manger is a store-like setting where qualified Williamson County families shop for Christmas presents. This Thursday BUMC will host the Manger, which means we need volunteers to help shoppers, to wrap gifts, and to help clean up when it’s over!
Rachael Lampa & Friends: 4th Annual Christmas Concert to Benefit Harvest Hands Saturday, December 15 7:00 pm | Sanctuary Free tickets available at BUMC and online at www.harvesthandscdc.com.
A Festival of Carols Sunday, December 16 7:00 pm | Sanctuary Members of the BUMC Chancel Choir and The Orchestra at Brentwood will present a Festival of Carols. The concert, conducted by Bill Caldwell, director of Chancel Choir, will feature some of the most beloved of the Christmas carols. The congregation will have the opportunity to sing several times during the hour-long festival of music. It is free and open to the public. Childcare for 3 and under.