Weekly Announcements
VISIT WWW.BUMC.NET/REGISTER TO REGISTER FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS ROOM IN THE INN
Bins 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.
DAILY SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
There 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.
“BE THE GIFT” CLASSES
Sundays, 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 cbumbalough@bumc.net for more information.
CHRISTMAS EVE GREETERS
Be 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 jdonley@bumc.net or 615-324-7254 to volunteer.
CHRISTMAS BASKET VOLUNTEERS
Friday, 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.
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 RETREAT
January 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 shenson@bumc.net for more information.
HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
January 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.
2016 GIVING CREDIT
To 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 credit The Finance Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Contact the Finance Department at finance@bumc.net or 615-324-8214 for information or questions.
BUMC COLUMBARIUM EXPANSION
The 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.
SOUTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a child or teacher in South Africa for the upcoming school year, which begins in January. Contact sponsorachild@bumc.net to sign up.
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HARVEST HANDS CHRISTMAS STORE
Bring 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 jessica@harvesthandscdc.com for more information.
christmas poinsettias & food baskets order form Honor a loved one by placing a beautiful poinsettia on the altar or sponsoring a food basket. Deadline is December 11. You may also order and pay for poinsettias and food baskets online at www.bumc.net/register.
Poinsettia - $15
o In Honor Of o In Memory Of Food Baskets
$110 whole, $55 half
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