the BEAM Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church
November 27 - December 3, 2011
ADVENT 2011
Advent Devotional in the Bulletin Look inside today’s bulletin for an Advent devotional insert for use during the first week of Advent. Fold it in half and use it as a tabletent during the coming week. The devotional includes a short reflection, questions, and concrete ways you can serve in the coming week.
If you would like to purchase a daily devotional guide to use during Advent, check the Outpost, our resource center off the Narthex for some suggestions. Honor a loved one with a Christmas Poinsettia or Food Basket. Forms are on the flap of the worship bulletin.
AIDS Angel Tree
AIDS Angel Tree Now thru December 3/4 | Breezeway BUMC and Comprehensive Care Center partner to provide Christmas gifts to children with HIV-AIDS or who have parents or caregivers that are affected by HIV-AIDS. Gifts are to be returned by December 11. Questions? Contact Sue Van Dyke at 294-5083. “When Heaven Came Down” Youth Choirs Advent Concerts Sunday, November 27 | 3:30, 5:00 and 7:00 pm Sanctuary Narthex Sounds of the Christmas season provided by the Sonshine and Jubilation Youth Choirs, Alleluia 5th & 6th Grade Choir, and the Youth Handbell Ringers. Childcare for 3 and under. The Journey: An Advent Study Sundays, November 27 - December 18 | 11:00 am | Room A291 Join Rev. Kaye Harvey as we experience the story of Jesus’ birth in a new way! For Children at 11 am on Sundays Sunday School for potty-trained children who are 3 years old by 9/30/11 thru 6th grade is available for those families attending 11 am groups and studies. Thriving as a Couple Through the Holidays Tuesdays, November 29 & December 5 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Rm A291 Learn ways to make this Holiday Season a time of growth in your marriage. Led by John Fite, Ph.D. of the BUMC Counseling Center. Register at bumc.net by November 27. Alternative Gift Giving Saturdays,December 3 & 10 | 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Chapel Narthex Sundays, December 4 & 11 | 8:00 am - 12:30 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. Music City Bronze Handbell Concert Sunday, December 4 | 4:00 pm Sanctuary Nashville’s premier handbell ensemble provides songs of the season. No cost and no childcare.
The Manger of Graceworks of Williamson County Thursday, December 8 - Thursday, December 15 The Manger is a store-like setting where qualified Williamson Co. families “shop” for Christmas presents for their family. See inside for details on how you can serve the Manger. A collection POD is located in the church’s back parking lot.