A Festival of Carols Sunday, December 167:00 pm | Sanctuary

Members of the BUMC Chancel Choir and The Orchestra at Brentwood will present a Festival of Carols. The concert, conducted by Bill Caldwell, director of Chancel Choir, will feature some of the most beloved of the Christmas carols. The congregation will have the opportunity to sing several times during the hour-long festival of music. It is free and open to the public. Childcare for 3 and under.

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Alternative Gift Giving ShopSaturdays, thru December 22 | 6-8 pm | Chapel NarthexSundays, thru December 23 | 8 am - 1 pm | Narthex

In the name of Christ . . . give your loved ones the world this Christmas! Stop by the table in the Narthex.

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Financial Giving CommitmentsWe will be consecrating our 2013 financial commitments during worship today. If you need a commitment card, they are available in the pew racks, in the window sills in the sanctuary, and at the guest services desk in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity which makes our church’s ministries possible.

December 9 - 15, 2012

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“Lessons and Carols” Wednesday, December 126:30 pm | Sanctuary Featuring the children’s choirs, ages 4 to 6th grade. Childcare 3 and under.

Vivaldi’s “Gloria”Sunday, December 97:00 pm | ChapelChildcare 3 and under.

The Manger of Graceworks - Thursday, December 13 is BUMC Night Thursday, December 13 - 5:30 - 8:00 pm (811 Oak Meadow Ln, Franklin)100+ volunteers needed, register now at www.bumc.net/register.The Manger is a store-like setting where qualified Williamson County families shop for Christ-mas presents. This Thursday BUMC will host the Manger, which means we need volunteers to help shoppers, to wrap gifts, and to help clean up when it’s over!

Rachael Lampa & Friends: 4th Annual Christmas Concert to Benefit Harvest HandsSaturday, December 157:00 pm | SanctuaryFree tickets available at BUMC and online at www.harvesthandscdc.com.

AIDS Angel TreeThrough December 16 (Sundays only)Stop by and get an angel to provide a Christmas gift to children with HIV-AIDS or who have parents/caregivers that are affected by HIV-AIDS.

STUDENTS7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, December 99:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th - Tabernacle 10th-12th - Room A191 10th-12th - Church Now 3:30, 4:00 pm Small Group Leader & Driver Mtg. A1844:30 - 8:00 pm Youth Progressive Dinner See schedule below.Monday, December 106:45 am Manfest with Travis @ Dimple’s Deli3:30 pm Meet at BUMC carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, December 116:30 am Breakfast Club w/ Lindsay @ Bruegger’s No Middle School Hangtime 6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Game Night Ministry, Room in the Inn Christmas Party - last one of the semester!Wednesday, December 12No 61st Ave. UMC tutoring No Youth Bible Studies

Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 9, $10. Schedule: Leader Orienta-tion at BUMC - 4 pm. Student Orientation - 4:30 pm. Travel to visit a BUMC home-centered member, grade level appetizers, small group dinner, followed by dessert at BUMC! Pick up at 8 pm. Don’t forget a gift for the Gracework’s Manger (no gift cards please).

Breakthru Winter Retreat is December 28-31 for 7th-12th grade. Some student spots open, and we desperately need adult volunteers to serve as support staff or small group leaders. Contact Elizabeth Waynick, ewaynick@bumc.net.

Breakthru Adult Leader Meeting Sunday, Dec 16, 11 am – Tabernacle

Youth & Alumni Caroling Sunday, December 23 at the Claiborne and Hughes Nursing Home (Franklin). Meet at BUMC at 2:30, back around 5:15 pm. Parent drivers are needed!

New Orleans Spring Break Mission Trip register online with $100 deposit. Save $30 on total cost before Dec 31! Open to 7th-12th grade and adults. March 24 - 29, 2013.

Other Advent Opportunities

Today - Sunday, December 9• Rob Huckaby’s last day with us is today. If you would like to contribute to a love offering please mark your check “Love Offering” and place in today’s offer-ing plate. Stop by the Narthex after worship to say goodbye to Rob and Susan.

• Blood Drive Sunday, December 9, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Two buses will be available! Our goal is 50 units of blood. ‘Double Red Cell Donations’ are accepted. • Music City Bronze In Concert Sunday, December 9, 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary Free concert by Nashville’s Premiere Handbell Ensemble.PEP Club (55+) Tuesday, December 11, 6:30 pm (note time change). Covered dish dinner and entertainment by “Simply Fabulous” women’s ensemble.

Singles In Fellowship: Meal for Safe Haven Shelter December 13, 1:30 - 6 pm; Singles Area & Parlor Kitchen; Cost: $25. Help us prepare meals for the families at Safe Haven Shelter.

End of Year Stock Transfers & Pledge BalancesIf you have questions about your contributions to the church this year or your pledge balance, contact the Finance Office. If you’ve initiated a stock transfer, please contact us with your intentions by December 21, 2012 in order to complete the transaction by year-end. Contact Joyce Brown at 324-7246.

harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)

Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville.

Basketball and Cheerleading Coaches Needed. This year will mark the fifth year for our basketball and cheerleading league and we need a lot of coaches!

• once a week practices, either Monday or Tuesday nights (begins Jan. 14) • once a week games each Saturday morning, January 26 - March 2 Contact Jessica Mooney at jessica@harvesthandscdc.com or 615-499-4963.

4th Annual Christmas Concert to Benefit Harvest Hands will be held Saturday, December 15th @ 7 pm in the BUMC Sanctuary. Featuring Rachael Lampa and Friends. Free tickets available at BUMC and online at www.harvesthandscdc.com.

Do you love BUMC’s beautiful poinsettias at Christmas time? Help water the plants any Tuesday or Friday in December, at 9 am. To help for one or more of these days contact Linda Motter at 615-496-0422 or jimmotter@yahoo.com.

UMW Cookbooks - Great Last Minute Gift!“Recipes from the Heart cookbook,” a collection of recipes contributed by BUMC members is available for $10 in the Outpost or by contacting Cheryl Minnich chylminn@comcast.net.

Advent Study: Singing Mary’s SongSundays, December 2 - 23, 11 am, Room A184. Join the Byer’s Sunday morning small group for this 4-week Advent study led by Katherine Orr.

Lightening Our Loads: Freedom through ForgivenessWednesdays, December 5 - 19, 6:00-7:30 pm, Room A291 Join Rev. Rachel Peavyhouse-Fay for a 3-week study of forgiveness and letting go. Childcare available by registration at www.bumc.net/livingwell.

Mini-Retreat for Women: Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent [based on a book by Enuma Okoro] Saturday, December 15; 8:30 - 10:30 am; Rm 292. Led by Judith Bone. Registration encouraged, www.bumc.net/register.

The Longest Night: A Service of Healing and Hope Friday, December 21, 6 pm in the Sanctuary. A special servive of prayer and healing for those experiencing loss, divorce, strife, pain and grief during this season.

• The Manger of Graceworks through December 13; 5 - 8 pm (closed Sunday) 811 Oak Meadow LN, Franklin across from the Post Office off Royal Oaks Blvd. December 13 is BUMC night! We need 100 volunteers to help shoppers and some

to stay to help close down. Register to volunteer at www.bumc.net/register.

• Christmas Food Baskets (Youth Area) Friday, December 14: 7 pm - fill baskets - 100 volunteers needed Saturday, December 15: 8 am - deliver baskets - 100+ volunteers needed Contact Kelly Gilfillian at 293-4319. Register to volunteer at www.bumc.net/register.

• 61st Avenue Last Minute Toy Store December 19 - 22 6018 New York Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209 Work at this “store” set up in the Fellowship Hall of 61st Ave. UMC for folks in Davidson Co. who qualify to receive assistance. Contact Rev. Paul Slentz, 292-7184.• Christmas Eve Volunteers December 24 (2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 11:00 pm) Serve others as a Communion Server, Usher or Nursery Worker at any of the five

Christmas Eve worship services. Contact Kelli at 324-7227 about communion and ushering or Meredith at 324-7329 about nursery.

Sunday, December 9Sunday School9:45 amPreschool - 6th Grade Godly Play at 8:30 and 11:00 am worship services (preschool)Nursery 8am to 12pm for infants - 3 years.

Thanks to all the volunteer who helped make Angel Festival and Gift-Making a huge success!

CHILDRENInfants - 6th Grade

H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 565th & 6th Grades

Sunday, December 9

Sunday SchoolGYM 9:45 am

HWY 56 Christmas Party 5 - 7 pm in the Gym. Register online at bumc.net/register. Please bring $5 for pizza and a wrapped candy bar for a game.

Wednesday, December 12No Extra Mile until January 2013

Sunday, December 16Confirmation Parent Meeting 6pm in the Chapel

Confirmation 2013Sign up online for Con-firmation for 6th graders at bumc.net/register! Price will increase on Dec 15. Go to bumc.net/highway56 for more information.

christmas poinsettias & food basketsHonor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or purchasing a food basket.

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c POINSETTIA - $15 (deadline 12/9)

c FOOD BASKET - $65 (deadline extended to 12/11)

Place order form along with your payment in the offering plate.

Ways to GIVE this Advent• AIDS Angel Tree through December 16 (Sundays only), Breezeway. Stop by and get an angel to provide a Christmas gift to children with HIV-AIDS or who

have parents/caregivers that are affected by HIV-AIDS.

• Adopt A World Relief Family for Christmas through December 13 Ten refugee families who have recently arrived in America after fleeing refugee camps

are in need of Christmas gifts. Contact Maya at 324-8211 or mbknighten@bumc.net UNWRAPPED gifts are to be dropped off at the Penske truck in our parking lot on

December 13 (4-8 pm) or in the Missions Office prior to December 13.

• Christmas Food Baskets extended through December 11 Donate a food basket in honor or in memory of a loved one for $65 each. See form below.

• Be a Santa to a Bethlehem Center Senior through December 10 Provide a Christmas gift for a homebound senior who is part of the Meals on Wheels program. To become a “Santa” call Maya at 324-8211 or Mike at 324-7222.

Hurricane Sandy Communion OfferingMany thanks for responding to an urgent need. Last month’s communion offering was changed to benefit the UMCOR Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Thanks to your generosity $29,000 was raised including $1,400 that has been donated to the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains that will be used to deploy the OldsMobile in the NY area from December 9 - 14 along with nine chaplains to minister to suffering families.

Toddler & Teen Gifts Needed for 61st Avenue Last Minute Toy StoreUnwrapped gifts for children (infant - age 4) and teenagers are especially needed for the toy store which serves over 1,400 low-income Davidson Co. families. The toy store operates at 61st Ave. UMC from Wednesday, December, 19 - Saturday, December, 22. Label the gifts “61st Avenue” and bring to the lobby or Narthex by December _____.

Ways to SERVE this Advent

Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville.

AA Groups1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 1029 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH1028:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH1027 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH2017 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 10111:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102ADHD Adult; Spouse WorkshopsContact: Terry Huff, 627-4191Al-AnonTuesdays, 7 pm, Buchanan House 102Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Sue Dill, 970-8393 Career TransitionsEach Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney HallContact: Hal Hassall, 972-5119Divorce RecoveryContact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240Eating Disorders AnonymousSundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552Grief SupportContact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732.

MS Self HelpContact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.

GROUPS

Saturday Evening6:00 pm

Casual Traditional Worship in the

Chapel

Sunday Morning 8:30 am

Traditional/Blended Worship with

Youth Choir9:45 am

Classes for Children, Students, and Adults

9:50 amContemporary Worship with

Worship Band 11:00 am

Traditional Worshipwith Adult

Chancel Choir11:00 am

Classes for Adults

Tuesday Morning7:00 am

Prayer (Sanctuary)

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND CARING MINISTRIESwww.bumc.net/encouragement

RESOURCESAdoption Support & Orphan MinistryContact: Vanessa Bonner, 832-5343Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716ejaefargo@comcast.netDomestic AbuseContact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.Emergency Financial & Food AssistanceContact: Maya Broaden-knighten, 373-3663, ext. 211, mbknighten@bumc.netEncouragement Cards: GraceNotesContact: Rachael Melton,roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors)Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.netHome-centered VisitationContact: Rev. Erin Racine,eracine@bumc.netHome Health Product AssistanceContact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398,handyman@bumc.netInfertility SupportContact: Gretchen Voyles,gvoyles98@hotmail.comMemory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day ClubContact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467Patient Advocate MinistryContact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, 373-3663kharvey@bumc.netShort-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & LoavesContact: Katie Winsteadkatie_winstead@yahoo.comSpiritual Counseling with PastorsContact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net

BrentwoodUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Franklin RoadBrentwood, Tn 37027

615-373-3663www.bumc.net

The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.

HOSPITAL VISITATION AT BUMC

Not Feeling So Joyful?

The joy of Christmas can be a time of painful loneliness and emptiness

for those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. Stephen Ministers are trained to walk through times just like this with you.

To find out more, call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at

373-3663.

Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Centeroffers services to children,

youth & families. www.bumc.net/counselingcenter

It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.

3011 Longford DriveSpring Hill, TN 37174

Sundays10:00 am Worship

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