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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 the day of 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.
December 4 - 10, 2016 | Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNION www.bumc.net/Advent
Brentwood UMCFriday, December 23 | 7 pm (Traditional with Children’s Choirs)
Saturday, December 24 | 2, 4 (Chapel & Sanctuary), 6, 8 & 11 pm
Trinity Church Spring Hill CampusSaturday, December 24 | 4 & 6 pm
The Village Lenox Village/Nolensville CampusSaturday, December 24 | 2, 4 & 6 pm
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Stop by the tables in the Narthex
Angel TreeReturn gifts by Sunday, December 11
The Manger of GraceworksDrop off unwrapped gifts at the POD in the back parking lotBUMC Night at the Manger is Thursday, December 15
Christmas Food Baskets Packing & DeliveryFriday, December 16 (packing); Saturday, December 17 (delivery)
Donate a basket online or on the form in this bulletin
Alternative Gift Giving (AGG) Make your gift by Sunday, December 18
ADVENT MUSIC AND WORSHIP www.bumc.net/Advent
Music City Bronze Handbells ConcertSunday, December 4 | 4 pm | Sanctuary
Children's Choirs ConcertWednesday, December 7 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
Festival of CarolsSunday, December 11 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and HopeSunday, December 18 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
COMMUNIONOffering
COMMUNION OFFERING www.bumc.net/MyAccessThis month's communion offering is for Christmas food baskets. Each year, BUMC provides baskets to families in need in our community. This year, our goal is to provide baskets for 170 families. You can give in the offering plates during communion, on the online giving portal or text BUMCCOM and a dollar amount to 28950 (ex. BUMCCOM 50). If this is your first time giving through text, you will receive a text back with information on how to register.
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.
Weekly Announcements
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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.
HONDURAS MISSION TRIPJanuary 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.
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 [email protected] for more information.
ENDEAVOR: MEN’S RETREATJanuary 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. Sign up at www.bumc.net/Register or contact Shelby at [email protected] for more information.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIPSponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the upcoming school year, which begins in January. Contact [email protected] to sign up.
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.
BUMC COLUMBARIUM EXPANSIONThe 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 [email protected] for more information.
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, where families can affordably shop for gifts. Contact Jessica at [email protected] for more information.
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. This week: “Giving Hope at Home” led by Rev. Allison Gossett. Contact Carol at [email protected] for more information.
CHRISTMAS EVE GREETERSBe a greeter this Christmas! Greeters provide hospitality at our Christmas Eve services and help create a welcoming and joyful presence as we prepare for the Christ child. Contact Julie at [email protected] or 615-324-7254 to volunteer.
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 for information or questions.