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December 11 - 17, 2016 | Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPassSunday, 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. You can sign up in the lobby or begin the check-in process ahead of time on the Red Cross website. To donate you must: be at least 17 years old; weigh at least 110 pounds; be in good health; have a photo ID or Red Cross donor card; not have been asked to refrain from donating by the Red Cross.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNION www.bumc.net/Advent
Brentwood UMCFriday, December 23 7 pm (Traditional with Children’s Choirs)
Saturday, December 24 2 pm (Contemporary, Sanctuary), 4 pm (Chapel & Sanctuary)
6 pm, 8 pm & 11 pm (Sanctuary)
Volunteers needed at all Christmas Eve services! Greeters contact Julie at [email protected] or 615-324-7254
Ushers & Communion Servers contact Kelli at [email protected], 615-324-7227
Trinity Church Spring Hill CampusSaturday, December 24 @ 4 pm & 6 pm
The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville CampusSaturday, December 24 @ 2 pm, 4 pm & 6 pm
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES www.bumc.net/AdventServing
Angel Tree Return gifts to the tree in the Narthex
The Manger of Graceworks (Church of the City, Franklin)Drop off unwrapped gifts at the POD in the back parking lotBUMC Night at the Manger is Thursday, December 15 from 5 - 9 pm
Christmas Food Basket Sponsors www.bumc.net/RegisterThis is your last chance to sponsor a food basket for a family in need! There are still 55 families who need sponsors of the 170 that BUMC committed to help this season. Donate a basket online or on the form in this bulletin.
Alternative Gift Giving (AGG) Purchase your gift by Sunday, December 18
ADVENT MUSIC AND WORSHIP www.bumc.net/Advent
Festival of CarolsSunday, December 11 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and HopeSunday, December 18 @ 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)
ENDEAVOR: MEN’S RETREAT www.bumc.net/EndeavorJanuary 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. At Endeavor, we will take a look at the lives of David, Solomon, and Daniel in an attempt to learn how we can better navigate this life. It promises to be a renewing and fun weekend. We hope you'll join us! Cost is $150; register online. Contact Shelby at [email protected] for more information.
christmas poinsettias & food baskets order form
Given By
Dedicated To:
Poinsettia - $15
o In Honor Of o In Memory Of
Given By
Dedicated To:
Food Baskets$110 whole, $55 half
o In Honor Of o In Memory Of
You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/register.Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or sponsoring a food basket. Deadline is December 11.
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DAILY SERVING OPPORTUNITIESThere 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 INNBins are in the Narthex to collect warm clothes for our guests at Room in the Inn. Contact Jennifer at [email protected] for more information.
CONFIRMATION (Milestone #5)January 8 – April 30, 2017
Confirmation gives 6th graders the opportunity to explore Christian faith and make a commitment to discipleship. Registration closes January 1. Sign up online at www.bumc.net/Register. Contact Maggie [email protected] for more information.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIPSponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the 2017 school year! There are still 156 students and teachers needing sponsors before school starts in January. Sponsorships range from $300 to $1000. Contact [email protected].
HARVEST HANDS CHRISTMAS STOREBring donated items by Monday, December 12
Harvest Hands is collecting new toys, games, books, and clothing for boys and girls, ages 5-18, as well as gifts for men and women to sell at their Christmas Store. For more information contact Jessica at [email protected].
VISIT WWW.BUMC.NET/REGISTER TO REGISTER FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS
“BE THE GIFT” CLASSESSundays, 9:45 am, Chapel
Learn how you can use your spiritual gifts to impact your home, office, community and the world. Contact Carol at [email protected] for more information.
2016 GIVING CREDITTo receive giving credit for 2016, you must:
• Have physical checks in the Finance Office by 4:30 pm on December 30• Give online by 6 pm on December 31• Postmark mailed checks on or before December 31• Notify the Finance Department of any stock given (type and number of shares) to ensure proper creditThe Finance Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contact the Finance Department at [email protected] or 615-324-8214.
CHRISTMAS BASKET VOLUNTEERSFriday, December 16 & Saturday, December 17
Pack or deliver food baskets for 170 families this Christmas. You can sponsor a food basket on the form below. Sign up to volunteer at www.bumc.net/Register.
ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY VOLUNTEERSThe Altar Flower Ministry is in need of a few volunteers to join our team and deliver small arrangements to our home-centered members. Contact Nancy Sullins at 615-708-0853 or Judy Foster at 61-390-9741.
CONNECTING COUPLESTuesdays, January 10 – February 146:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B152B
A 6-week class for married couples to enhance their relationship and explore conflict resolution as a unit, led by John Fite, PhD. Contact Regina at [email protected].
LIVE WELL CLASSESWednesdays, January 11 – February 86:30 – 8:00 pm, Room B152B
A 5-week class examining the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection’s study, “Live Well: Exploring Emotional Wellness through Anxiety.” Sign up online at www.bumc.net/register.
DIVORCE RECOVERY CLASSESClasses are at 6:30 pm for 6 weeks. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Kids (9-12) Thriving Kids Through Divorce, led by Stacy Jagger, begins Tuesday, January 10 Teens (13-17) Teens in Between, led by Dr. James Wellborn, begins Tuesday, January 10Adults Rebuild Life on a Solid Foundation, begins Wednesday, January 11
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSESVisit www.bumc.net/AdultClasses to sign up.“First Corinthians: Living Love When You Disagree” (Women’s Study) Wednesdays beginning January 11, 9:15 – 11:30 am“The Gospel of Mark” (Women’s Study) Thursdays beginning January 12, 9:30 – 11:00 am“Making Sense of the Bible” Mondays beginning February 6, 9:30 – 10:30 am“Relay of Truth” (Women’s Study) Tuesdays beginning February 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Thursdays beginning February 23, 10:00 – 11:30 am