November 8 - 14, 2015 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World We will hold a brief called Charge Conference THIS WEEKEND on Sunday, November 8 at 12:30 pm in room A291.
“With All My Heart”: It’s Not Too Late to Make Your Commitment! It’s not too late to make a financial commitment to God’s work through the ministries of Brentwood United Methodist Church. Estimate of giving cards are available in the pew racks in the Sanctuary & Chapel, or online at www.bumc.net/WithAllMyHeart. Also on that webpage is a link to Davis’s sermons from the past month and videos showing how our congregation’s generosity is transforming lives and communities. www.bumc.net/WithAllMyHeart
“Stop Hunger Now” Meal-Packing Party
HELP US PACK 100,000 MEALS 450 volunteers needed of all ages! (Childcare provided for children under 4)
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Second Sundays, 9:45 am & 11:00 am; meets THIS WEEKEND on Sunday, November 8. $2.90 = of who Get a.29snapshot $29 =we are and what we value here at BUMC, plus learn the next step in = 10 $29,000 = 1 MEAL 100 becoming MEALS more connected to100,000 the congregational life of the church. Perfect for recent visitors or for MEALS MEALS those who are considering church membership. Launching Point will meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 and again at 11:00 in Room 390. No registration necessary. A DONATION $ MAKE www.bumc.net/LaunchingPoint Every donation counts, big or small, and together we can reach our goal of $29,000 for 100,000 meals! • events.StopHungerNow.org/BrentwoodUMC -- OR -• send check payable to Brentwood UMC memo line: Stop Hunger Now
The Village Monthly Preview Worship
Sunday, November 15, 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.
Questions? Visit www.bumc.net/HUNGER or contact Rebekah Scott Harbison, Missions and Outreach Department, at rharbison@bumc.net.
UMW Holiday Market and 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.
Weekly Announcements ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2015 Advent Bible Study: “Awaiting the Already” A study led by Pastor Lane Davis Wednesday evenings, November 11 - December 9 6:15 to 7:30 pm, Room A394. Register at www.bumc.net/register.Cost: $7. Childcare for infants-3 year olds.
Marriage Enrichment Classes Each Wednesday Night beginning November 11 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Singles Space Room 153B Classes led by Dr. John Fite. If your partner cannot attend, please come anyway. Register online at www.bumc.net/MarriageEnrichment or email Shebbie Shields at sshields@bumc.net. Childcare available with registration.
OnPoint Speaker Series for Men Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 am, Tabernacle Speaker: Onnie Kirk, Executive Director of the Family Foundation Fund, a ministry established to provide a mentoring program to fatherless, at-risk boys, 10 years & older. OnPoint will resume on February 4, 2016. www.bumc.net/PointMen
Make a Difference Golf Scramble Thank you to all the players that participated in our 2015 Golf Scramble. We were able to donate approximately $8,000 towards our Stop Hunger Now Packing Event.
January Mission Trips Honduras: January 23-30 A medical mission trip South Africa: January 31-Ferbruary 9 centered around education, and development. Apply at bumc.net/ MissionTrips.
Breakthru Youth Winter Retreat (7th-12th) 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.
Love Coffee? Love Serving? The BUMC Cafe needs Sunday morning volunteers for multiple shifts from 7:00 am - noon. Prepare coffee, deliver carafes to classrooms, serve in the cafe, and close down. Choose your own schedule. Contact Eli Perkins, eperkins@bumc.net.
Room in the Inn Dates still available for hosting : December 1 & 15. Contact Rev. Allison Gossett at agossett@bumc.net.
Paid Positions Available Director of Nursery and Childcare 30-hour/wk Director of Adult Discipleship Full-time Information at www.bumc.net/employment.
Register Now! Family Advent Festival Saturday, December 5, 9 am – noon; $20/family For children and families of all ages. Register at www.bumc.net/register. Contact sspencer@bumc.net with questions or to volunteer.
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! We start off at BUMC before going to visit a home-centered member in our congregation. Everyone then travels to a home for grade-level appetizers before going to another home for dinner together. We all end up back at BUMC for dessert! Registration is required and available at www.bumc.net/register.
Save the Date! Alternative Gift Giving November 28/29 – December 19/20 Aids Angel Tree November 28/29 – December 12/13 Youth Advent Concerts Sunday, 11/29 @ 3:30, 5:00, & 7:00 pm The Manger of Graceworks of Williamson County Children: Sunday, 12/6 @ 9:30 am Families: December 9 – 17 (BUMC Night is 12/17) Music City Bronze Handbells Concert Sunday, 12/6 @ 4:00 pm David Hampton Christmas Concert “Comfort & Joy” Sunday, 12/6 @ 6:30 pm Children’s Choirs Concert Wednesday, 12/9 @ 6:30 pm Harvest Hands Christmas Store Wednesday, 12/9 Festival of Carols Sunday, 12/ 13 @ 6:30 pm Christmas Food Baskets Packing: 12/18; Deliver: 12/19 Last Minute Toy Store at 61st Ave UMC December 18-21; Shopping hours are 11:30 – 5:30 pm The Village Candlelight Community Service Sunday, 12/20 @ 5:00 pm The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Sunday, 12/20 @ 6:30 pm
**NEW** Additional Date for Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 23 7 pm Contemporary with Worship Band (Sanctuary)
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.
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