BEAM - Nov 25 Issue

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Today in Worship We Welcome the “Hearts in Motion” choir from Oslo, Norway To learn more about “HIM” visit www.bumc.net/heartsinmotion.

Step Up! 2012 is our year-long emphasis of five core practices that lead to a stronger faith and a more vibrant church. These pactices include: worship, connect, invite, serve and give.

worship connect invite serve give

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“Being an Intentional Parent” Workshop with David Thomas The BUMC Dayschool presents this FREE parenting workshop with David Thomas of Daystar Counseling Ministries on Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Real Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - Financial Giving & Serving Commitments Thank you to everyone who has turned in a financial giving or serving commitment card. Your commitment to God’s work through the ministries of BUMC makes a difference. If you have not yet turned in your commitment cards, you may do so now through December 9. Extra cards and Serving & Missions Catalogs are at the “Real Life Ahead” table or at the Guest Services desk in the Narthex. You may also go on-line at www.bumc.net/giving.

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Readings for Nov 26 - 30: Revelation 4 - 8

THE BEAM

November 25 - December 1, 2012 A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him

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“In the Light” Youth Choirs Concerts Sunday, December 2 3:30, 5:00, and 7:00 pm | Narthex

Vivaldi’s “Gloria” Chamber Choir Concert Sunday, December 9 7:00 pm | Chapel

Children’s Choirs Lessons & Carols Wednesday, December 12 6:30 pm | Sanctuary

Festival of Carols Featuring Chancel Choir, Orchestra @ Brentwood, and BUMC Ringers

Sunday, December 16 7:00 pm | Sanctuary

The Longest Night Service of Healing and Hope Friday, December 21 6:00 pm | Sanctuary

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Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 Brentwood UMC Campus (309 Franklin Road - Sanctuary)

2:00 pm 4:00 pm

With Awakening Band Candles & Communion Simultaneous live Chapel service with sermon via video

6:00, 8:00, & 11:00 pm

Candles & Communion

Trinity Church (A Campus of Brentwood UMC @ Spring Hill)

Spring Hill High School 3:00 pm – Children’s Service 6:00 pm – Carols, Candlelight & Communion

Harvest Hands Ministry House (424 Humphreys Street, Nashville)

6:00 pm – Christmas Eve Service

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STUDENTS 7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, November 25 Breakthru registration deadline is TODAY! 9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th - Tabernacle 10th-12th - Room A191 10th-12th - Church Now 7th-12th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Sonshine &

Jubilation Rehearsals 6:15 pm Snack Supper - Cafe 6:45 pm Worship & teaching

in Tabernacle Monday, November 26 6:45 am Manfest with Travis

@ Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, November 27 6:30 am Breakfast Club w/

Lindsay @ Bruegger’s 4:00 pm Middle School

Hangtime w/ Neal @ BUMC 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Game Night Ministry, Room in the Inn Wednesday, November 28 3:15 pm Meet at BUMC carpool to 61st Ave. UMC tutoring 6:00 pm meet youth staff to walk across the street for dinner 7:00 pm Bible Studies officially the last one!

Family potluck and worship cancelled.

Youth Advent Concerts December 2 at 3:30, 5 & 7 pm Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 9, $10.

4:30-8 p.m. Don’t forget a gift for the Gracework’s Manger (no gift cards please). A few small group Dinner Host homes are still needed – contact Elizabeth at ewaynick@bumc.net.

Breakthru Winter Retreat Regular Registration deadline is TODAY. Our biggest trip of the year, December 28-31 for 7th-12th grade. Website has more details. Great opportunity to invite a friend!

New Orleans Spring Break Mission Trip registration is now available online. Trip is March 24-29, 2013.

Step Up to CONNECT to a group Annual Charge Conference Thursday, November 29, 6:30 pm, Chapel (Childcare provided) Join us for a time of worship, an overview of our SLI work, and required Charge Conference business.

Singles In Fellowship Christmas Dinner Dance Saturday, December 8, 6:30 - 10 pm, Haney Hall, cost: $25 before Dec. 1, $30 thereafter. Music from David Wallace. Attire is semiformal. Make checks payable to BUMC Singles, mail to Singles Ministry Attn. Alex, 309 Franklin Rd, B’wood, 37027, or stop by our reception area.

Meal for Safe Haven Shelter December 13, 1:30 - 6:00 pm; Singles Area & Parlor Kitchen; Cost: $25. Help us prepare meals for the families at Safe Haven Shelter.

Blood Drive Sunday, December 9, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood. ‘Double Red Cell Donations’ are accepted on the bus. Contact Brenda Duncan at 373-5637 for more information. The October 14 blood drive results: 48 productive units.

Ways to LEARN this Advent Fun Advent Events for Children Age 3 – Grade 4 Saturday, December 1, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Register online at www.bumc.net/register.

Preschool Angel Festival (ages 3 – Kindergarten); Elementary Gift Making (Grades 1-4) Advent Study: Singing Mary’s Song Sundays, December 2 - 23, 11 am, Room A184. Join the Byer’s Sunday morning small group for this 4-week Advent study led by Katherine Orr. Lightening Our Loads: Freedom through Forgiveness Wednesdays, December 5 - 19, 6:00-7:30 pm, Room A291 The holidays are stressful for all of us especially when we are carrying the heavy burdens of past wounds and heartaches. Join Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay for a 3-week study of forgiveness and learn how to let go and experience a lighter way of living. Childcare available by registration at www.bumc.net/livingwell.

Two Advent Mini-Retreats for Women: Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent [based on a book by Enuma Okoro] Saturdays, December 8 and 15; 8:30 - 10:30 am; Room 292, attend one or both.

Led by Judith Bone. Registration encouraged, www.bumc.net/register.

harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville.

4th Annual Christmas Concert to Benefit Harvest Hands will be held Sunday, December 15th @ 7 pm in the BUMC Sanctuary. Featuring Rachael Lampa and Friends. Free tickets available at BUMC and online at www.harvesthandscdc.com.

Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed. This year will mark the fifth year for our basketball and cheerleading league and we need a lot of coaches!

• once a week practices, either Monday or Tuesday nights (begins Jan. 14) • once a week games each Saturday morning, January 26 - March 2 Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

Christmas Store Giving Opportunity. Individuals, families, Sunday School classes, or workplaces needed to purchase and donate Christmas gifts for our annual Christmas Store. The Christmas Store is an opportunity for the families connected to our programs to come and purchase gifts at 60% off retail cost. Request a custom shopping list and shop directly from the list or donate a sponsorship for our staff to do the shopping. Donations need to be dropped off to Harvest Hands by Monday, December 3. Contact Abby Buter at 615-499-4963 or abby@harvesthandscdc.com.

Ways to GIVE this Advent • The Manger of Graceworks of Williamson County November 25 - December 13 The Manger is a store-like setting where qualified Williamson Co. families “shop” for Christmas presents.

Donate gift items: new and gently used, unwrapped. $15 - $35 range. Place them in the POD in the BUMC parking lot. Preteens and Teens are especially needed.

Donate money: Make check payable to BUMC or Graceworks. We shop for items tax-free and get discounts from some vendors.

• AIDS Angel Tree November 25 - December 16 (Sundays only), Breezeway.

Stop by and get an angel to provide a Christmas gift to children with HIV-AIDS or who have parents/caregivers that are affected by HIV-AIDS. • Adopt A World Relief Family for Christmas November 25 - December 13 Ten refugee families who have recently arrived in America after fleeing from persecution and oppression in refugee camps are in need of Christmas gifts. Contact Maya at 324-8211 or mbknighten@bumc.net UNWRAPPED gifts are to be dropped off at the Penske truck in the BUMC parking lot on December 13 (4-8 pm) or in the Missions Office prior to December 13.

• Christmas Food Baskets November 25 - December 4 Donate a food basket in honor or in memory of a loved one for $65 each. See form below.

• Be a Santa to a Bethlehem Center Senior November 25 - December 10 Provide a Christmas gift for a homebound senior who is part of the Meals on Wheels program. The WISH LISTS compiled by the seniors are in the BUMC Missions Office.

To become a “Santa” call Maya at 324-8211 or Mike at 324-7222.

• Alternative Gift Giving Saturdays, December 1 - 22; 6 - 8 pm, Chapel Narthex Sundays, December 2 - 23; 8 am - 1 pm, Sanctuary Narthex How many times have you thought about what to give a friend or family member that has everything? The Matt. 25 Alternative Gift Giving Program is an easy and convenient way to honor those you love. A complete listing can be found at bumc.net/alternative.

Ways to SERVE this Advent • The Manger of Graceworks December 6 - 13; 5 - 8 pm (closed Sunday) 811 Oak Meadow LN, Franklin across from the Post Office off Royal Oaks Blvd.

December 13 is BUMC night! We need 100 volunteers to help shoppers and some to stay to help close down. Register to volunteer at www.bumc.net/register.

• Christmas Food Baskets (Youth Area) Friday, December 14: 7 pm - fill baskets - 100 volunteers needed Saturday, December 15: 8 am - deliver baskets - 100+ volunteers needed Contact Kelly Gilfillian at 293-4319. Register to volunteer at www.bumc.net/register.

• 61st Avenue Last Minute Toy Store December 19 - 22 6018 New York Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209 Work at this “store” set up in the Fellowship Hall of 61st Ave. UMC for folks in Davidson Co. who qualify to receive assistance. Contact Rev. Paul Slentz, 292-7184.

CHILDREN Infants - 6th Grade

Save the Date!

“Being an Intentional Parent” by David Thomas, Daystar Counseling Ministries, Wed., November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sunday, November 25 Sunday School 9:45 am Preschool - 6th Grade Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool) Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, November 25 Sunday School GYM 9:45 am Mileage Student Worship 5 - 6 pm in the Chapel. Families and friends are invited to join us for prayer and praise led by HWY 56 Students!

Alleluia Choir 6-7 pm, adult choir room Wednesday, November 28 Extra Mile 6:15-7:30 pm in C305 Confirmation 2013 Online Registration for Confirmation for 6th graders is now open at bumc.net/register. Visit bumc.net/highway56 for more information.

christmas poinsettias & food baskets

Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or purchasing a food basket.

c POINSETTIA - $15 (deadline 12/9)

In Memory Of

c FOOD BASKET - $65

Given By

(deadline 12/4)

In Honor Of

Place order form along with your payment in the offering plate.

Given By

Brentwood

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net

Saturday Evening 6:00 pm Casual Traditional Worship in the Chapel Sunday Morning 8:30 am Traditional/Blended Worship with Youth Choir 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Contemporary Worship with Worship Band

11:00 am Traditional Worship with Adult Chancel Choir 11:00 am Classes for Adults Tuesday Morning 7:00 am Prayer (Sanctuary)

TRINITY CHURCH New Address 3011 Longford Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 Sundays 10:00 am Worship

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE November 17/18 2,141 For information on giving visit the website at bumc.net/give.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIES www.bumc.net/encouragement RESOURCES

Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343 Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.

Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.net Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Patient Advocate Ministry Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katie Winstead katie_winstead@yahoo.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis.

Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.

GROUPS AA Groups 1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 102 9 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH102 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH102 7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Al-Anon Tuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732.

MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.

It’s Okay to Be Human . . .

We try to keep our struggles hidden or stuffed deep inside. However, that’s not God’s plan. You don’t have to go through difficult times alone.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confidential, one on one care. To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.