Nov 22 Weekly Announcements

November 22 - 28, 2015 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

Thanksgiving Holiday The church offices will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For pastoral emergencies call the Pastor-on-Call, 615-969-3086.

Please leave a message and a pastor will call you back.

Celebrate Stop Hunger Now! Thank you to all the volunteers who came to our packing event Saturday and for everyone who donated to the cause. We were able to pack 100,000+ meals and exceeded our goal of $29,000!

“With All My Heart” If you have not had a chance to fill out your 2016 estimate of giving card, we invite you to prayerfully consider doing so in the next few weeks. We will be sharing an update in worship soon as to the results of our giving. Estimate of giving cards are available in the pews, at the Guest Services desk, or you may complete your estimate of giving online at www.bumc.net/estofgiving.

UMW Holiday Market and Bake Sale United Methodist Women’s Stories of from the Brentwood

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Holiday market & bake sale

Sunday, November 22 at 8:00 am – 12:30 pm B149 & Breezeways Hand made crafts, delicious home baked goods, and a silent art auction will be highlights of this year’s Market. All proceeds benefit missions.

ENTREAT Worshiping Community Sunday, November 22, 6:30 - 7:30, Chapel Like so many of us, you are hurt, broken and disappointed. You are desperate and your heart is pleading … entreating … for hope. Please consider attending ENTREAT; a worshiping community of restoration where you can connect with God’s healing grace through story, imagery, song and prayer in a safe harbor. www.bumc.net/Entreat

Youth Choir Advent Concerts Sunday, November 29, 3:30, 5:00, and 7:00 pm, Narthex Don’t miss this BUMC tradition to begin our Advent season. Over 200 students, grades 6-12, will share the beauty of the season through music.

The Village Monthly Preview Worship

Sunday, December 6, and December 13, 10 am at Sunset Middle School, 200 Sunset Trail, Nolensville We need your help!

1) attend as a show of support, 2) serve on our set-up team, or 3) work in our nursery or children’s area.

Find out more at www.TheVillageNashville.com.

Weekly Announcements Advent: Worship & Serving

See the bulletin insert today for a complete list of Advent worshiping and serving opportunities.

Take it home as a reference for the upcoming weeks!

Decorating hands needed!

Breakthru Youth Winter Retreat (7th-12th)

Family Advent Festival

December 28 -31 An incredible way to Break thru into 2016! It’s filled with worship, teaching, a service project, and lots more! Lots of adult help needed as either small group leaders or behind the scenes support staff. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net.

Decorating the worship and narthex areas for Advent will be done Tuesday, November 24 starting at 9 am, and on Saturday the 28th at 9 am. To help transform BUMC for Advent contact Mary Costner at Mary.costner@gmail.com.

Saturday, December 5, 9:30 - 11:30 am; $20/family For children and families of all ages. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Contact sspencer@bumc.net with questions or to volunteer.

Grief Share: Managing Grief During the Holidays Sundays, December 6, 13, & 20, 12:15 - 1:30 pm; Rm A389 Led by Dr. Jeff Wilson. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is required by calling Julia at 615-324-7256 or online at www.bumc.net/GriefShare.

Student Ministry Progressive Dinner (7th-12th)

Sunday, December 6, 4-8 pm Such a fun way to end the semester together with service, fellowship, and lots of food! Registration is required and available at www.bumc.net/register.

Ways to Help at Christmas Eve Services Wednesday, Dec. 23 & Thursday, Dec. 24 Communion Servers Communion servers are needed for all Christmas Eve services. This is a great way to serve with a spouse, friends or small group! No experience necessary! Contact Kelli Huston at khuston@bumc.net.

Nursery Volunteers Help our nursery love on our little ones this Christmas Eve. Contact Ellen Garrett at EGarrett@bumc.net to sign up for the service of your choice. (Ages 13+ are welcome) Greeters Making everyone feel welcome at BUMC is never more important than during the Christmas season. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend and that’s a lot of hands to shake! If you would like to volunteer as a greeter at any service, either indoors or in the parking lot, email Judy Bumgarner at jbumgarner@bumc.net.

Launching Point Second Sundays, 9:45 am & 11:00 am; meets next on Sunday, December 13 in Room A390 Get a snapshot of who we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in becoming more connected at BUMC. Perfect for recent visitors or for those who are considering church membership. No registration necessary. www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint

Connecting Couples Classes (New Name) Each Wednesday Night 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Room 153B off the Parlor Classes led by Dr. John Fite. If your partner cannot attend, please come anyway. Register online at www.bumc.net/ConnectionCouples or email Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net. Childcare available with registration.

PointMen Events Winter Retreat: January 15-17, 2016 at Beersheba Springs, $150. www.bumc.net/register OnPoint: Resumes February 4 at 6:30 am.

Confirmation 2016 Begins January 10, 2016 Confirmation is an opportunity for 6th graders to explore their faith in a deep and meaningful way, and to commit their gifts and talents to BUMC as full members. Registration is now open at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Maggie Jarrell mjarrell@bumc.net for more information.

January Mission Trips Honduras: January 23-30 A medical mission trip South Africa: January 31-February 9 centered around education and development. Apply at bumc.net/ MissionTrips.

Room in the Inn Each year we host men and women from November through March in partnership with Room in the Inn. Hosts are needed for Tuesday, December 15. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net.

Paid Positions Available Director of Nursery and Childcare 30-hour/wk position to include Sunday morning & Wednesday evening: childcare for infants to 3-year-olds.

Director of Adult Discipleship Full-time position to include Sunday & Wednesday evening: will give direction to our Group Life ministry, coordinate church-wide discipleship events, and oversee curriculum offerings and teaching ministries. For more information, email hr@bumc.net or visit www.bumc.net/employment.

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 13.

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

Poinsettia - $15

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