STUDENT MINISTRY (7th – 12th grade)www.bumcSM.net

If you’re not in a small group, join us January 8 for kick off! We’ll start the year studying some “Half Truths,” as we search for the whole truth by comparing common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. Contact Rosanne Schenck at rschenck@bumc.net for more information.

ENDEAVOR MEN'S RETREAT www.bumc.net/EndeavorJanuary 13 – 15, Beersheba Springs Assembly

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 shenson@bumc.net for more information.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY (3 years - 6th grade)www.bumc.net/Children

Sunday School classes are an engaging time of loving and learning for all children. Contact Ellen Garrett at egarrett@bumc.net for more information.

CHILDREN & YOUTH DATESWeekly programs resume January 8

January 1: One service at 11:05 am. No Sunday School classes, Godly Play or Sunday night programs. Childcare is available for children 3 & under only.

January 8: Regular worship times, Sunday School and Sunday night programs will resume.

January 1 - 7, 2017 | Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

DAILY FIELD GUIDE www.bumc.net/FieldGuide

For 2017, we are challenging our BUMC community to join together with the Daily Field Guide. The Field Guide is like a map for your journey: daily scripture readings, meditations, prayers, and reflections in your email inbox or on your social media feed. This guide will point you in the right direction for the day. Sign up today and grow deeper in your faith this year. Contact Herschel at hfrench@bumc.net for more information.

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COMMUNION OFFERING www.bumc.net/MyAccessThis month’s communion offering is for Room in the Inn. Room in the Inn provides a winter shelter program from November through March every year for the local homeless community, half of whom have suffered setbacks resulting in temporary homelessness and the other half of whom are chronically homeless. You can give in the communion offering plates, 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.

The church building will be closed on December 26 and January 2. In case of emergency contact the pastor-on-call at 615-969-3086.

Weekly Announcements

Our ministry partner in South Nashville

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 jhite@bumc.net for more information.

HARVEST HANDS BASKETBALL COACHESTwo-hour weekly commitment

Be a coach for Harvest Hands’ Elementary Co-Ed and Middle School Basketball Leagues. Practices are one hour on a weeknight, and games are one hour on Saturday mornings. Contact Mitchell Singer at Mitchell@harvesthandscdc.com.

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. To volunteer, contact Nancy Sullins at 615-708-0853 or Judy Foster at 615-390-9741.

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 rgirten@bumc.net for more information.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION FAIRSAVE THE DATE: Sunday, February 5

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSESVisit www.bumc.net/AdultClasses to sign up.“First Corinthians: Living Love When You Disagree” Wednesdays beginning January 11, 9:15 – 11:30 am Women’s Study led by Lou Anne Jacobs

“The Gospel of Mark” (Women’s Study) Thursdays beginning January 12, 9:30 – 11:00 am Women’s Study led by Carol Bumbalough

“Making Sense of the Bible” Mondays beginning February 6, 9:30 – 10:30 am Book Study led by Herschel French

“Relay of Truth” (Women’s Study) Tuesdays beginning February 21, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Thursdays beginning February 23, 10:00 – 11:30 am Women’s Study led by Shawna Keller

Give Support There are a wide range of ways to support others, such as Funeral Team, GraceNotes, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Intercessory Prayer Team/Email Prayer Team. www.bumc.net/CaringMinistries

If you are in need of pastoral care, contact any of our pastors, or schedule an appointment by calling Julia Todd at 615-324-7256. You may now make prayer requests online at www.bumc.net/prayer.

Stephen Ministry A trained Stephen Minister meets with you confidentially to listen, care, pray, and help you find healing & wholeness. Call 615-577-4881. www.bumc.net/Stephen Ministry

Support Groups There are a wide range of support and encouragement groups such as grief, career transitions, addictions, dementia & Alzheimer’s, cancer support, divorce and others. www.bumc.net/FindSupport

Support & Care in Difficult Times

Brentwood UMC • 309 Franklin Road • Brentwood, TN 37027 • 615-373-3663

RESTOCK THE PANTRYPick up a shopping bag January 21 & 22

Help us restock the GraceWorks food and goods pantry! Contact Jennifer at jhite@bumc.net.

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.

SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIPThere are still students and teachers needing sponsors before school starts in January! Contact sponsorachild@bumc.net.

KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS (Milestone #3)Saturday, January 28, 9:30 – 11:30 am

Kindergarten Worship Readiness prepares children to attend worship services at BUMC. After class on Saturday, children will be recognized at the 11:05 service on Sunday, immediately followed by a family celebration lunch. Cost is $20/ family. Sign up at www.bumc.net/register. Contact Megan at mteegarden@bumc.net for more information.

KINDERGARTEN FORUMFriday, January 27, 9:45 – 11:30 am, A291

Parents, have your questions about Kindergarten answered by a panel of local public and private school teachers. Register for this free community event by Monday, January 23. To register contactdayschool@bumc.net.

INTENTIONAL PARENTING SEMINARWednesday, January 18, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Chapel

Join us for a free community event to hear parenting tips from speakers Sissy Goff and David Thomas. As counselors and authors of “Intentional Parenting,” the pair has more than 50 years experience counseling kids and their parents. Contact dayschool@bumc.net for more information.

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