Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
November 12 - 18, 2017
COMMUNION OFFERING
COMMUNION OFFERING: ROOM IN THE INN This month's communion offering is for Room in the Inn. Room in the Inn provides a winter shelter program from November through March every year for the local homeless community, half of whom have suffered setbacks resulting in temporary homelessness and the other half of whom are chronically homeless. You can give during communion in the offering plates or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
ORPHAN, FOSTER, AND ADOPTION MINISTRY www.bumc.net/OFAM Visit the table in the Narthex to learn more This weekend we acknowledge National Adoption and Orphan Awareness Month. We celebrate families who have answered the call to fostering and adopting and seek to show our community of faith how to serve vulnerable children in large and small ways. Take our survey by texting BUMCOFAM to 797979 to learn how you can get involved with OFAM. OFAM EDUCATIONAL FORUM
Wednesday, January 17, 6:15 p.m. Learn about the ways you can serve children in our community who are orphaned or in the foster care system from our panel of experts. Register online at www.bumc.net/OFAM.
BOY SCOUT WREATH SALES
Visit the tables in the Breezeways The Boy Scouts of Troop 1 are selling Christmas wreaths to raise money for camping gear, troop supplies, and events. Wreaths vary in size and cost: regular wreaths are $20, large wreaths are $30, extra large wreaths are $45. All orders will be ready for pick up on Sunday, November 26. Support our scouts!
UMW HOLIDAY MARKET
Sunday, November 19, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Parlor Shop for a cause at the annual UMW Holiday Market! There will be unique gifts, children's items, and a bake sale. There will also be a silent art auction featuring local artists. All proceeds benefit UMW missions. Visit the table in the Breezeway to see some of the items that will be for sale.
ON PURPOSE: COMMITMENT WEEKEND www.bumc.net/OnPurpose November 18 & 19, all services We want to be intentional as a church in placing our lives before God as an offering of praise and shared sacrifice. Prayerfully consider how you will serve God through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness, and bring your commitment cards to worship next weekend. Visit our website to learn more or to make your 2018 commitment online. There will be a Charge Conference on Sunday, November 19, at 12:30 p.m. in Room A291.
Weekly Announcements
DAILY FIELD GUIDE
The Field Guide is like a map for your journey with reflections written by BUMC staff and congregants based on the sermon from each weekend. Read the latest devotions at www.bumc.net/FieldGuide.
ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, November 14, 7-8 p.m., Room A389 All are welcome in this open format to share questions, answers, and ideas. No registration required. Contact Sue Dowling at 615.970.8393 to learn more.
REFUEL: IMMIGRATION
Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Hear our panelists from Justice for Our Neighbors, the Tennessee Conference, and Primera Iglesia Metodista speak on immigration. Free dinner for young adults (ages 18-25). RSVP for dinner by 12 p.m. Tuesday at www.bumc.net/Refuel.
ONPOINT FINAL MEETING
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 a.m., Tabernacle Join us for our last session of OnPoint for the fall. We'll spend time together over coffee and biscuits. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net to learn more.
ADVENT CELEBRATION DINNER
Wednesday, November 29, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Celebrate the start of Advent as a church family! Dr. Laura Brantley will teach on caring for others during the Christmas season after dinner. Dinner is $10/adult, $5/kid ($30/family max). RSVP by November 28 to Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net.
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Help your children celebrate the true meaning of the season through Advent wreath making, Christmas crafts, and more! Cost is $20/family. Sign up by November 29 at www.bumc.net/Register.
BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Sunday, December 10, 4 p.m., Youth Café Enjoy a night of appetizers by grade level, dinner as a small group, and dessert at the church. Cost is $10. Sign up by November 19 at www.bumc.net/Register.
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT
December 28-31, Springville Camp, Odenville, Ala. 7th – 12th graders, join us at Breakthru! Cost is $240 for students and $75 for adult chaperones. Spots limited. Sign up by November 12 at www.bumc.net/Register.
ENGLAND TOUR INFO SESSION
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 p.m., Room A291 Interested in traveling to England with Davis and Bishop Pennel? Learn about this Wesleyan heritage tour (July 10-18, 2018). Contact Mary Linda MelnykMattox at mlmelnyk@comcast.net to learn more.
ACTORS NEEDED
GRIEF SHARE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
VENUES NEEDED
BUMCSM LOCAL OUTREACH MEETING
SHARE A STORY WITH US
TACKY CHRISTMAS YOUTH SKATE NIGHT
ADVENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Sundays, November 19 - December 17, 12:15 – 2 p.m. This 4-week class is filled with practical applications for those who seek to claim hope & healing in the face of their ongoing grief. Lunch is provided. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Grief.
Sunday, November 26, 11 a.m., Room A184 Parents and students, come learn about how you can serve in our local community! Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to learn more.
Sunday, November 26, 6 p.m., Brentwood Skate Center Invite your friends to a fun night to end Thanksgiving Break. Cost is $5/person; bring money for dinner or snacks. Be sure to wear your tacky Christmas sweaters!
Do you have what it takes to be a dynamic, theatrical storyteller? We need your expertise! Sign up at www.bumc.net/Actors.
Do you have an old barn, an inviting home, or a large yard that would make a great video set? We're always looking for new places to shoot videos. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Venues.
We're collecting stories with a spiritual lesson in it, be it funny, serious, or inspirational. Somewhere in your life is a story waiting to be shared! Submit yours at www.bumc.net/MyStory.
Are you skilled with a DSLR? Help us gather photos of the Youth Advent Concert, Festival of Carols, and other events. Must supply own equipment. Contact Sara at srains@bumc.net to volunteer.
Please place form and payment in the offering plate.
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 10. You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/Register.
Poinsettia - $15
o In Honor Of o In Memory Of Food Baskets
$110 whole, $55 half
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