November 13 - 19, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
UMW HOLIDAY MARKET www.bumc.net/UMW Sunday, November 20, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, BUMC Parlor Brentwood UMW is hosting their annual holiday market and bake sale with a silent art auction this year. Find unique, handcrafted items and support the mission of UMW! Contact Lisa at lalexander@bumc.net for more information.
BOY SCOUT WREATHS Sunday, November 13, between services in the Breezeway 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 $40. All orders will be ready for pick up on Sunday, November 27. Support our scouts!
"BE THE GIFT" ADVENT CLASSES www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Sundays, November 27 – December 18, 9:45 am, Chapel Now that you’ve identified your spiritual gifts, how and where can you apply them? Learn how you can use them to impact your home, your office, your community and the world! Classes are stand-alone, led by members of our pastoral staff. No registration necessary. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@ bumc.net for more information.
YOUTH ADVENT CONCERT www.bumc.net/Advent Sunday, November 27, 3:30, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, BUMC Narthex Experience the sights and sounds of Advent at “Deliver Us,” featuring the BUMC Youth Choirs, Youth Ringers, strings and other instrumentalists. Invite your friends and family to this free concert. Doors open at 3 pm.
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL www.bumc.net/Register Saturday, December 3, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Family Life Center Families with children up to 6th grade are invited to celebrate the Advent season with the Children’s Ministry. The festival will include traditional activities, as well as new favorites for your family to celebrate the true meaning of the season. Cost is $20/family. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information.
Weekly Announcements FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
ROOM IN THE INN
Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothing for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
LEADERSHIP BUMC
Nominations due November 14 Leadership BUMC prepares future church leaders through a training and education program. Nominations are now being accepted for the Spring 2017 class. Contact Rev. Lane Davis at ldavis@bumc.net or Susan Graham at susangraham615@comcast.net for more information.
Saturday, December 3, 9 am – 12 noon Family Life Center We are recruiting adult and youth volunteers to help with set up, clean up, craft stations and serving refreshments. Sign up as an individual or a group. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Sunday, December 4, 4 – 8 pm, BUMC All 7th – 12th graders are invited to join us for a night of fun and fellowship. We’ll dine our way from house to house, from appetizers through dessert! Cost is $10/person; sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net.
BREAKTHRU WINTER RETREAT
OLDER ADULT SEMINAR
Thursday, November 17, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Haney Hall Join us for "End of Life: Peaceful Preparations" to learn about practical, financial and theological applications to end of life planning. This class is led by Dr. Jeff Wilson, Carol Austin, Tim Roberson and Scott Thompson. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Julia at jtodd@bumc.net or 615-324-7256 for more information.
CELEBRATION WEEKEND
November 19 & 20, all services We invite those considering church membership to make BUMC their home on Celebration Weekend. As we celebrate our individual and communal commitments to the church, we also want to celebrate our growing community. Contact Rev. Allison Fasig at afasig@bumc.net or 615-324-7243 for more information on membership.
2017 MISSION TRIPS
December 28 – 31, Springville Camp, Odenville, AL Join 200 of your closest BUMCSM friends on our biggest trip of the year! Registration closes November 13. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/ register and bring a friend. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net 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. Early bird registration is open now until December 9; general registration closes January 1. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Maggie mjarrell@bumc.net for more information.
ENDEAVOR: MEN’S RETREAT
January 13 – 15, 2017, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join fellow BUMC men at Endeavor, featuring guest speaker Rev. Matt Tuggle from Highland Park UMC in Dallas, Texas. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net for more information.
Visit www.bumc.net/MissionTrips or contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information. Jacmel, Haiti January 2-7 Work with Restore Haiti at VBS, in the clinic, and on painting projects Tegucigalpa, Honduras January 21-28 Medical mission trip to assist with the medical needs of various communities and to support The Hands of Christ Women's Hospital
Our ministry partner in South Nashville
HARVEST HANDS PRE-K PROGRAM
Mondays – Fridays, 2:00 – 4:30 pm Harvest Hands is looking for volunteers to assist with their Pre-K program. Contact Jessica Holman at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963 for more information.
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 11. You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/register.
Poinsettia - $15
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$110 whole, $55 half
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