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Step Up to WorshiPReal Life Ahead: Fully Alive in Christ - Financial GivingToday in your bulletin you will find a financial commitment giving card and envelope. During worship you’ll have an opportunity to turn in your card, or you may mail it in any time before December 9 in the return envelope provided. You may also fill out a card on-line at www.bumc.net/giving

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Mark Your Calendar! Advent Worship & ConcertsDecember 2 3:30, 5 & 7 pm .......... Youth Advent ConcertsDecember 9 8:30 & 11:00 am ........ Services of Music directed by James Wells 9:50 am...................... Service of Music led by Awakening Band 4:00 pm ..................... Music City Bronze Handbells 7:00 pm ..................... BUMC Chamber ConcertDecember 12 6:30 pm ..................... Lessons & Carols Children’s Choirs ConcertDecember 15 TBA ............................ Concert to Benefit Harvest HandsDecember 16 7:00 pm ..................... Festival of Carols Chancel ConcertDecember 21 6:00 pm ..................... The Longest Night: Service of Healing & Hope December 24 2, 4, 6, 8, & 11 pm .... Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Festival of Carols - December 16 Rehearsals have begun!The music is glorious, the time commitment short, the fellowship fun, and the blessings using your voice to praise God abounding! Join us for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 7:15 - 8:15 pm in the adult choir room. Contact Bill Caldwell, bcaldwell@bumc.net.

Give to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) which offers relief and help to those affected by the recent storm.

Make your check payable to BUMC with “Hurricane Sandy Relief” in the memo line.

Contact Mike Dennison, 324-7222, or Maya Broaden-Knighten, 324-8211 with questions.

Step Up to giVe Generously to God’s Work

Annual Holiday Shoppe and Bake Sale sponsored by the BUMC UMW Sunday, November 18 , 8 am to 12 noon, Parlor Assortments of holiday cookies, cakes, pies, and trail mixes will be available. Tennessee coaster sets, pet beds, cookie mixes, gift tags, yule logs, tee-shirt scarves and flowers, and crayon roll-ups are just some of the homemade items that will be available for sale. Start your holiday shopping early and support others in need. Proceeds benefit local and interna-tional mission projects. Contact Susan Mattson, 377-3124 or Susan Williams, 673-7263.

Scoutmaster Billy Jim Vaughn Memorial DedicationSunday, November 11, 9:45 amJoin us for the dedication of the memorial to a great scoutmaster and leader. The memorial is located near the entrance of the Turner Discipleship Center.

Bethlehem Center Senior Food Bag Collection Sunday, November 11, Narthex. Our goal: 100 food bags for the Bethlehem Center’s Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 15. To make things easy, go across the street to Kroger, grab one of the prepacked bags, and pay at the register. Then bring it back to the Red Truck in our parking

lot. Serving Team members will be on hand so you won’t even have to get out of the car! Cost is around $15. If Kroger no longer has pre-packed bags, grab a list, fill a bag, bring it back to BUMC and we will deliver those to GraceWorks.

students7th - 12th Grades

Sunday, November 11Early Registration Deadline for Breakthru!9:45 am Sunday School 7th - 8th – Jr. High Room 9th - Tabernacle 10th-12th - Church Now 11:00 am - Breakthru and Spring Break Mission Trip Mtg. Notary will be present.7th-9th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Snack Supper – Café 5:20 pm Worship & Small Groups – Tabernacle 6:45 pm Jubilation Choir – Jr. High Room10th-12th Grade Schedule: 5:00 pm Sonshine Choir – Jr. High Room6:10 pm Snack Supper – Café 6:30 pm Worship & Small groups –TabernacleMonday, November 126:30 am Manfest with Travis at Dimple’s Deli3:30 pm Meet at BUMC carpool to Harvest Hands Tuesday, November 136:30 am Tuesday Breakfast Club w/ Lindsay - Brueggers4:-5 pm Middle School Hangtime w/ Neal at BUMC6:15 pm Meet at BUMC to go to Game Night Ministry, Room in the Inn Wednesday, November 143:30 p.m. Meet at BUMC to carpool to 61st Ave. UMC’s after school program.6:00 pm Meet at Cafe to walk across street to eat7:00 pm Bible Studies - last ones this semesterHalloween Candy If you have some you would like to get rid of donate it to the Youth Office!Family Potluck and WorshipWednesday, November 28, 6:30-7:45, family meal and worship in the youth area. RSVP and sign up for a food item by November 25 at im.4.gven@gmail.com.Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 9, $10. Online registration is closed. Register in small groups by Nov. 18. Dinner host homes needed. Contact Elizabeth at ewaynick@bumc.net.Breakthru Winter Retreat Early Registration online through TODAY. Regular registration closes Nov. 25. Our biggest trip of the year, Dec. 28-31 for 7th-12th grade.

Part-time Paid Positions Available Maintenance Department: BUMC has a great opportunity for someone with a flexible

evening and weekend schedule. The maintenance department needs an “on call” staff member to work a maximum of 15 hours weekly. Send your resume to Deltina Storey, dstorey@bumc.net. Nursery: Part-time paid nursery positions available. Send resumes to Meredith Spencer at mspencer@bumc.net.

Art in the Breezeway The featured artist through December is Rita Maggart, a member of Belle Meade United Methodist Church. Her photography show entitled “INSIGHT” features 19 floral photographs which display an outstanding use of light and shadows. The new “Walker Hanging System” donated by Sandy Schou makes it so much easier for the artists to hang their work and gives a professional look to the Art Hall.

Volunteer Video Camera Operators Needed for Sunday Worship No previous knowledge necessary -- training will be provided. Contact Jim Williams at 615-829-0151, willsofa@aol.com.

Boy Scout Troop One Annual Christmas Wreath Sale Sunday, November 11, 8:15 am – 12:15 pm; delivery on Sunday, November 25 Look for the tables in the breezeway. Support a BUMC ministry that builds character, responsibility, and leadership in our young boys and beautify your home for the holidays!

PEP Club November 13, 5:30 pm (Note time change) Haney Hall All persons 55+ are invited for a catered dinner followed by praise and worship with

harpist Susie Bonner and spoken word by Bishop Robert Spain. Make reservations and pre-pay $6/person by November 4 to Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 373-3663.

“Hearts in Motion” choir to sing in worship November 24 & 25 “Hearts in Motion,” also known as “HIM,” consists of 20 young singers from Oslo, Norway. HIM began in the summer of 2000 with a group of friends from the Sagavoll School of Music in Oslo. They have risen through the ranks to become one of the busiest and most renown groups in Norway, and have had opportunities to perform with several American popular artists, including Barry Manilow and

Stevie Wonder.

Singles In FellowshipBook Club Tuesday, November 13, 6:30-8 pm; Singles Area. This month’s selection is “To Heaven and Back” by Mary C. Neal. Coffee & dessert provided.Transparenting November 17, 10 am - 2 pm;Singles Area; Cost: $25. Divorcing,

separating, and never-married parents will learn ways to minimize the negative impact of divorce or separation on children. Register at www.bumc.net/register.

Thanksgiving Dinner November 16, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Singles space Cost: $5 and food item. The church will provide turkey, ham, bread, and drinks.

Last names beginning with A-D bring a potato dish, E-G bring an appetizer, H-M bring a vegetable, and N-Z bring a dessert. Please RSVP by November 12 by sending in your check or visiting our receptionist. Mail checks to BUMC Attn. Alex, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027. Tickets will be limited!

BUMC’s JoySound Orchestra: Rehearsals in B163, Sundays, 3:45 – 5:00 pm. 6th grade through youth, adults and college students. Come enjoy playing the music of the church and participate in music worship services October, November &

December. Contact: Patsy Wade, pwade@bumc.net.

Step Up to Connect

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

harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com)

Step Up to Serve

Holiday Sales Event Sponsorhips To insure the success of WOW! Soap and Humphreys Street Coffee Co., we need your support to cover the cost of Christmas events. These events are a great opportunity for our youth employees to develop customer service skills and promote their handmade products. We need ten $100 sponsorships. Mail checks to 424 Humphreys St., Nashville, TN 37203.

Christmas Store Giving Opportunity. Individuals, families, Sunday School classes, or workplaces needed to purchase and donate Christmas gifts for our annual Christmas Store. The Christmas Store is an opportunity for the families connected to our programs to come and purchase gifts at 60% off retail cost. Request a custom shopping list and shop directly from the list or donate a sponsorship for our staff to do the shopping. Donations need to be dropped off to Harvest Hands by Monday, December 3.

Contact Abby Buter at 615-499-4963 or abby@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

Graceworks Food Pantry is in urgent need of FUEL bags, which provide nutritious food on weekends to students receiving free/reduced lunch. ITEMS NEEDED: (Individual Serving Sizes only) 8 oz. shelf stable boxed milk (Horizon, Hershey, Natrel), cereal, Tuna/chicken with crackers, microwavable meals (macaroni & cheese, spaghetti and meat, etc.), snacks including cheese 4 oz. canned fruit cups, pudding cups and a salty snack. Donation bins in Chapel Narthex.

2012 Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day Held at D1 Sports Training in Franklin, November 22. Benefits Graceworks Ministries. This annual family-focused event includes a certified 5K Walk/ Run and Kid’s Fun Run. BUMC group rate: $20/person ages 7

& older and $10 per child age 6 & under. Register at www.bumc.net thru November 12.

Room in the Inn, a ministry to homeless men, now through March. Donations of Mens only blue jeans in good condition, warm coats, sweaters, and NEW socks and under-wear are needed. Donation bins located in Chapel Narthex.

Sponsor a child at one of our partner schools in South Africa -- Thembelihle School or Brentwood Society Preschool Just $400 a year for Thembelihle or $250 for

Brentwood Society can help make the difference between a future of poverty or well-being. You will receive your child’s photo and regular progress reports. Contact

Juanita Hobbs at jhobbs1207@gmail.com or 615-310-0126.

Save the Date!“Being an Intentional Parent” by David Thomas, Daystar Counseling Ministries, Wed., November 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pmNew on Wednesday nights 6:15 - 7:30,Room A292 – Coffee and conversation while you wait for your child to finish Wednesday night activities. All parents are welcome!Sunday, November 11Sunday 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.

childrenInfants - 6th Grade

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

Sunday, November 11

Sunday SchoolGYM 9:45 am

Mileage 5-6 pm, GYMAlleluia Choir 6-7 pm, adult choir room

Wednesday, November 14Exra Mile 6:15 -7:30 pmRoom C305

Confirmation 2013Online Registration for Confirmation for 6th graders is now open at bumc.net/register. Visit 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 FOOD BASKET - $65 (deadline 12/4)

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

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: Tammy Hakim, 480-0357thakim@paministry.orgShort-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

It’s Okay to Be Human . . .

We try to keep our struggles hidden or stuffed deep inside. However,

that’s not God’s plan. You don’t have to go through difficult times alone.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to pro-vide you with confidential, one on one

care. 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.

New Address3011 Longford Drive

Spring Hill, TN 37174Sundays

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For information ongiving visit the

website at bumc.net/give.