Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
November 19 - 25, 2017
There will be a Charge Conference on Sunday, November 19, at 12:30 p.m. in Room A291.
ON PURPOSE: COMMITMENT WEEKEND www.bumc.net/OnPurpose 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 in 2018. Visit our website or use the card in your bulletin to make your 2018 ministry and financial commitment. We will collect commitment cards during worship.
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 are unique handcrafted gifts, children's items, and a bake sale. There is also a silent art auction featuring local artists. All proceeds benefit UMW missions. Visit the Holiday Market in the Parlor, down the stairs below the Narthex.
Advent C E L E B R AT I O N
D I N N E R
ADVENT CELEBRATION DINNER www.bumc.net/Register Wednesday, November 29, 5:30 p.m., Family Life Center Celebrate the start of Advent as a church family! After dinner, Dr. Laura Brantley will teach on caring for others during the Christmas season. • Dinner is $10/adult, $5/kid ($30/family max) • RSVP by November 28 to Paula Cryan at pcryan@bumc.net, 615.373.3663, or at www.bumc.net/Register.
DAILY FIELD GUIDE www.bumc.net/Field-Guide The Field Guide is like a map for your journey: daily scripture readings, meditations, prayers, and reflections based on the weekend's sermon in your email or on your social media feed. This guide points you in the right direction for the day. Read the latest at www.bumc.net/Field-Guide. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.
BUMC OFFICE HOURS BUMC will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. In the event of an emergency, contact the pastor-on-call at 615.969.3086. Please leave a message, and a pastor will call you back.
Weekly Announcements
Visit www.bumc.net/Register to register for all of our events BUMCSM LOCAL OUTREACH MEETING
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.
EXTRA POINT
Monday, December 4, 6:30 p.m., Murff's Brentwood Come hang out with the Point Men for dinner and Monday Night Football. No registration necessary.
BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNER
TACKY CHRISTMAS YOUTH SKATE NIGHT
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.
ROOM IN THE INN
Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 Pack or deliver food baskets for 170 families this Christmas. Sign up online.
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!
Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothes for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Rev. Toi King at tking@bumc.net.
ADVENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
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.
CHRISTMAS BASKET VOLUNTEERS
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.
JEN HATMAKER AT BUMC
ADVENT OUTREACH
Tuesday, January 30, 7 p.m. Join us for a night of lively conversation and heartfelt music as Jen Hatmaker and Nichole Nordeman visit BUMC for their Moxie Matters tour. Tickets start at $29. Buy your tickets at www.MoxieMattersTour.com.
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL
January 20-27, 2018 Medical professionals and spiritual care providers, join us on a mission trip with local doctors and missionaries. Cost is $900 + airfare. Register online.
Alternative Gift Giving (AGG) Visit the table in the Narthex next weekend AIDS Angel Tree Visit the table in the Narthex next weekend The Manger of GraceWorks Donation truck in Parking Lot next weekend
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.
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. We need youth and adults without young children to help guide our families with wreath-making and craft stations. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net.
YOUTH ADVENT CONCERTS
Sunday, December 3, 3:30, 5 & 7 p.m., Narthex Invite your friends and family to “Promise of a Savior,” featuring the BUMC Youth Choirs, Youth Ringers, strings, and other instrumentalists. Doors open at 3 p.m.
HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
ACTORS NEEDED
Do you have what it takes to be a dynamic, theatrical storyteller? Sign up at www.bumc.net/Actors.
VENUES NEEDED
Do you have an old barn, an inviting home, or a large yard that would make a great video set? Sign up at www.bumc.net/Venues.
SHARE A STORY WITH US
We're collecting stories with a spiritual lesson in it, be it funny, serious, or inspirational. Submit yours at www.bumc.net/MyStory.
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
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$110 whole, $55 half
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