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.
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Sunday, November 27 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am High School Options 9th - 12th: • Sunday School • Youth Disciple Bible • Topical Discussion • Help Teach Children 11 am 7th-12th Sunday School – Jr Hi Rm No Sunday night worship or small groups. Monday, November 28 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @Dimple’s 3:30 pm Volunteer @ Harvest Hands, meet at BUMC Tuesday, November 29 6:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/ Lindsay @ Brueggers 4-5 pm Hangtime w/ Nellie for games basketball, snacks gather in Cafe for 7th - 8th 6:00 pm Odyssey game night, meet here Wednesday, November 30 3:30 pm Meet at BUMC 61st Ave. Tutoring 6:15 pm Youth Thrive (Worship & Ministry Team Meetings & Youth Disciple) Youth Church League Basketball Few spots open for Girls. Jr. Hi Boys Coach is Needed. Contact rschenck@bumc.net. Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 4 Adult help is needed (food prep and hosting, check parent newsletter or contact Elizabeth at ewaynick@bumc.net). Breakthru Winter Retreat Dec. 28-31, 7th-12th. (Registration DEADLINE is today!) Bahamas High School Mission Trip June 17-23 Info Meeting Sunday, December 4 at 11am
Ways to Worship this Advent “Lessons & Carols” Concert (ages 4 - 4th Grade) Wednesday, December 14, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary A Festival of Carols (Chancel Choir) Sunday, December 18, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Members of the BUMC Chancel Choir, The Orchestra at Brentwood, and BUMC Handbell Choirs will present the most beloved of Christmas carols. The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary Christmas Eve Worship Saturday, December 24 - 2, 4, 6, 8, & 11 pm
Ways to Connect this Advent Preschool Angel Festival Saturday, December 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Chapel Narthex Ages 3-Kindergarten. will explore the meaning of Christmas. Register at bumc.net by November 30. Contact Holly at hfisher@bumc.net, 324-8213. Elementary Gift-making Christmas Workshop (1st – 4th Grades) Saturday, December 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am (Gym) Kids will make projects that focus on giving to others. Register at bumc.net by November 30. Contact Beth at blentchner@bumc.net or 324-7248. Student Ministry Progressive Dinner (7st – 12th Grades) Sunday, December 4, 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Contact ewaynick@bumc.net or 577-7271. Annual Singles Christmas Dinner Dance Saturday, December 10, 6 - 10 pm, Haney Hall, cost: $25. Contact Bronwen at bdunn@bumc.net or 324-7256.
upcoming activities Single Adult Opportunities Visit www.bumc.net/singles to register. Divorce Recovery Reunion Dinner Friday, December 2, 6:30 - 9 pm, Singles Space Cost:$4. Join us for a fun night for all past participants of Divorce Recovery. Transparenting Class Saturday, December 3, 10am - 2pm, Singles Space Cost: FREE. This is the court-ordered, court-approved class. Learn how to successfully co-parent your children at this one-time class. Register at bumc.net. Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, December 11, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm The need for blood is especially high during the holiday season. Take an hour or so out of your Sunday to give the gift of life to someone in need. To reduce your wait time, please come before 9:00 am or after 11:00 am. College Students Christmas Gathering Sunday, December 18, 6 - 8 pm Join us at the Reid’s home, check Facebook for details. There will also be a 9:45 College Sunday School class December 4 – January 8 (but not December 25 or January 1) taught by Gino and Vicki Desalvatore. Location TBA. Student Ministry Breakthru Winter Retreat December 28 - 31, Springville, AL It’s our biggest trip of the year, and it’s open to grades 7th-12th! This retreat is packed FULL of worship, teaching, fun and games, and connecting with old and new friends. The Registration deadline is TODAY, November 27 ($195). Adults are needed and can serve as Support Staff or Small Group Leaders ($50). Sounds of Joy If you are a singer, consider an audition interview for Sounds of Joy. This select choral group, based out of the Awakening congregation, is ready to launch its first season in 2012. If you enjoy the music of the mass choir or Brooklyn Tabernacle traditions you will find this to be a great place to raise your voice in praise! Contact Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net for an interview audition.
Ways to Serve this Advent The Manger of Graceworks Ministries Serving Williamson County Thursday, December 8 - Thursday, December 15 (BUMC night is December 15) • The Manger gives the gift and the gift of giving. A store-like setting where qualified heads-of-households “shop” for Christmas presents and “pay” for them out of their own resources ($2 per person, max.) • There is a need for 15,000 new or gently used UNWRAPPED gifts for all ages ($30 or less). Some suggested ideas: accessories such as purses, jewelry, watches, bath and body kits, shaving kits, anything electronic, tools and automotive care; robes, pajamas, thermal underwear, and sports items. No stuffed animals. • Donations may be brought to the POD, located behind the Buchanan House, next to the Boy Scout trailer, south parking lot. Look for the Manger sign. Christmas Food Baskets (Youth Area) - $70 per basket Friday, December 16: 7 pm - fill baskets Saturday, December 17: 8 am - deliver baskets Donations for Christmas Baskets may be made in memory of or in honor of others by making a check to BUMC and earmark it “Christmas Baskets.” 100 volunteers are needed to fill the baskets on Friday night and 100+ volunteers are needed to deliver the baskets on Saturday morning. Questions? Contact Temple at 371-1311. Adopt A World Relief Family for Christmas We have 10 refugee families who have recently arrived in America after fleeing from persecution and oppression in refugee camps for many years. BUMC is partnering with World Relief to provide Christmas gifts of basic needs for those arriving with almost nothing. To adopt a family, 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 15 (4–8 pm) or in the Missions Office prior to December 15. 61 Avenue Last Minute Toy Store December 18 - 21 6018 New York Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209 This “store” is set up in the Fellowship Hall of 61st Ave. UMC and is made available to folks in Davidson County who qualify to receive assistance and have not received any assistance elsewhere. Contact Pastor Paul Slentz, 292-7184. st
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. Annual Christmas Concert to Benefit Harvest Hands will be held Sunday, December 11th @ 7 pm in the BUMC Sanctuary. Featuring Andy Davis and Friends. Free tickets available at BUMC and online at www.harvesthandscdc.com. Christmas Giving Opportunity The Christmas Store is an opportunity for the families connected to our programs to come and purchase NEW gifts at 60% off retail cost. There are two ways to help! Contact Abby at 499-4963. • Be a Christmas Store Shopper: request a custom shopping list and deliver gifts (unwrapped) to Harvest Hands’ Offices (1224 Martin Street, 37203) by Dec. 5 • Be a Christmas Store Sponsor: donate money and the Harvest Hands staff will do the shopping for you.
who to contact Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
children Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, November 27 Sunday School 9:45 & 11 am Preschool - 6th Grade Pre-school Worship (formerly Church Time) at all three worship services. Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years Center for Children and Families (CCF) has open spaces in the 1-year-old room available now. If you are interested please contact Lori or Katie @ 324-8202. H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades Sunday, November 27 Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym MILEAGE 5 pm, gym Alleluia Choir 6 pm MILEAGE Christmas Party December 11, 5 - 6 pm in the GYM Confirmation 2012 begins January 8th. Confirmation class is for 6th graders. Fee for the class is $90 until December 1st. Register your 6th grader for confirmation online at www.bumc.net. Contact Mary Anne Nelson, mnelson@bumc.net or 324-7241 for more information.
Children’s MInistry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222 jhobbs@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Sunday Morning Opportunities 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults Saturday Evening Opportunities 6:00 pm Worship Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus meets at Spring Hill High School 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance November 19/20 Weekend Total 2,142 October yearto-date contributions are 93.8% of budget. For additional details visit the website at bumc.net/giving.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/support resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041
hospital visitation at bumc
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
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.
Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@bumc.net
groups www.bumc.net/caregroups
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.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 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net
Stephen Ministry Are You Stressed? Discouraged? Feeling Down? You don’t have to go through difficult times alone. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confidential, one on one care. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
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 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.