Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the WorldNovember 20 - 26, 2016

"BE THE GIFT" ADVENT CLASSES www.bumc.net/AdultClassesSundays, 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 CONCERTSunday, 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.

The church offices will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For pastoral emergencies call the Pastor-on-Call, 615-969-3086.

Please leave a message and a pastor will call you back.

Thanksgiving Holiday

Advent and Christmaswww.bumc.net/Advent

MUSIC AND WORSHIPMusic 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

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLES & COMMUNIONBrentwood 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 OPPORTUNITIESAlternative Gift Giving (AGG) and Angel TreeBegin Next Weekend, November 26/27The Manger of GraceworksBUMC Night is Thursday, December 15Christmas Food Baskets Packing & DeliveryFriday, December 16 (packing); Saturday, December 17 (delivery)

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.

BUMCSM PROGRESSIVE DINNERSunday, December 4, 4 – 8 pm, BUMC

All 7th – 12th graders are invited to the Progressive Dinner. We’ll dine our way from house to house, from appetizers through dessert. . Register by Sunday, November 20, Cost is $10/person. Contact Tatiana at tliston@bumc.net to register.

ROOM IN THE INNBins 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 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/Mis-sionTrips to sign up.

FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERSSaturday, December 3, 9 am – 12 noonFamily 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.

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.

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. Contact Shelby at shenson@bumc.net to register.

FAMILY ADVENT FESTIVALSaturday, 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.

SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIPSponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the upcoming school year, beginning in January. Contact sponsorachild@bumc.net 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 at the bottom of the bulletin. Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net to volunteer.

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 swalker@bumc.net for more information.

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUPWednesdays, November 30 – December 141:00 – 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.

COMMUNITY CENTER DEDICATIONSaturday, December 3, 12 noon155B 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@harvesthand-scdc.com or 615-499-4963.

VISIT WWW.BUMC.NET/REGISTER TO REGISTER FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS