November 27 - December 3, 2016 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
Advent and Christmas www.bumc.net/Advent
"BE THE GIFT" ADVENT CLASSES www.bumc.net/AdultClasses Sundays, November 27 – December 18, 9:45 am, Chapel Now that you’ve identified your spiritual gifts, how and where can you apply them? Learn how you can use them to impact your home, your office, your community and the world! Classes are stand-alone, led by members of our pastoral staff. No registration necessary. Contact Carol at cbumbalough@ bumc.net for more information.
YOUTH ADVENT CONCERT Sunday, November 27, 3:30, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, BUMC Narthex Experience the sights and sounds of Advent at “Deliver Us,” featuring the BUMC Youth Choirs, Youth Ringers, strings and other instrumentalists. Invite your friends and family to this free concert. Doors open at 3 pm.
MUSIC AND WORSHIP Music City Bronze Handbells Concert Sunday, December 4 | 4 pm | Sanctuary
Children's Choirs Concert Wednesday, December 7 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
Festival of Carols Sunday, December 11 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Sunday, December 18 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNION Brentwood UMC Friday, December 23 | 7 pm (Traditional with Children’s Choirs) Saturday, December 24 | 2, 4 (Chapel & Sanctuary), 6, 8 & 11 pm
Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus Saturday, December 24 | 4 & 6 pm The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville Campus Saturday, December 24 | 2, 4 & 6 pm
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Stop by the tables in the Narthex Alternative Gift Giving (AGG) and Angel Tree Begin this Weekend, November 26/27
The Manger of Graceworks
BUMC Night is Thursday, December 15
Christmas Food Baskets Packing & Delivery Friday, December 16 (packing); Saturday, December 17 (delivery)
Weekly Announcements DAILY SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
VISIT WWW.BUMC.NET/REGISTER TO REGISTER FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS
There are many ways you can serve at GraceWorks, Harvest Hands, Project Transformation, Rocketown and more this season. Visit www.bumc.net/ DailyOutreach for more information.
ROOM IN THE INN
Bins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothes for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net for more information.
HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
January 21-28, 2017, Tegucigalpa, Honduras This is a medical missions trip to assist with the needs of various communities and to support the Hands of Christ Women’s Hospital. Visit www.bumc.net/ MissionTrips to sign up.
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 3, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Family Life Center Families with children up to 6th grade are invited to celebrate the Advent season with the Children’s Ministry. The festival will include traditional activities, as well as new favorites for your family to celebrate the true meaning of the season. Cost is $20/family. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information.
ENDEAVOR: MEN’S RETREAT
January 13 – 15, 2017, Beersheba Springs Assembly Join fellow BUMC men at Endeavor, featuring guest speaker Rev. Matt Tuggle from Highland Park UMC in Dallas, Texas. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net to register.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the upcoming school year, beginning in January. Contact sponsorachild@bumc.net to sign up.
CHRISTMAS BASKET VOLUNTEERS
Friday, December 16 & Saturday, December 17 Pack or deliver food baskets for 170 families this Christmas. You can sponsor a food basket on the form at the bottom of the bulletin. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net to volunteer.
BUMC COLUMBARIUM EXPANSION
FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
Saturday, December 3, 9 am – 12 noon Family Life Center We are recruiting adult and youth volunteers to help with set up, clean up, craft stations and serving refreshments. Sign up as an individual or a group. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net to volunteer.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, December 11, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm BUMC Parking Lot Help us reach our goal of 40 units of blood for the American Red Cross. Begin the check-in process ahead of time at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
The BUMC Columbarium Expansion project is almost complete! Once finished, there will be an additional 672 niches in our prayer garden. Niches may be reserved by church members and immediate family. Contact Sandy at swalker@bumc.net for more information.
GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesdays, November 30 – December 14 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Room A392 The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones. Join us for a time of healing and support with others experiencing grief. Contact Regina at rgirten@bumc.net to register.
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CONFIRMATION (Milestone #5)
January 8 – April 30, 2017 Confirmation gives 6th graders the opportunity to explore Christian faith and make a commitment to discipleship. Early bird registration is open now until December 9; general registration closes January 1. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Maggie mjarrell@bumc.net for more information.
COMMUNITY CENTER DEDICATION
Saturday, December 3, 12 noon 155B Old Hermitage Ave, Nashville Harvest Hands invites you to the dedication of the Howard Olds Community Center. We ask guests to kindly bring a toy for the Harvest Hands Christmas Store. RSVP by December 1 to Brenda@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.
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 11. You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/register.
Poinsettia - $15
o In Honor Of o In Memory Of Food Baskets
$110 whole, $55 half
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