We joyfully announce that Brookmeade will again offer a watercolor class taught by Michele Lambert. The class will again be on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. January 19, 26 and February 2 and 9. There may be a fifth “add on” class the 16th of February if those attending decide they would like to have one more session. Cost will be $80.00 for four classes, and materials will be included. There is a sign up sheet in the hallway. Please contact the church office for details and to sign up, or email Adora.
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 24th. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to attend this special service of readings and hymns as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together!
The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund
“Overwhelmed with joy!” Matthew 2:10
The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees.
United Church of Christ congregations and members have blessed the Christmas Fund with their generosity for many years. This year, your care and compassion will be especially appreciated by those servants of the church who are facing a time of need. Thank you!
Brookmeade will be collecting this offering on December 18th, but feel free to send a check or donate to the Christmas Fund online through Tithe.ly all during the month of December! Please specify your check memo for Christmas Fund and choose Christmas Fund on the drop-down menu on Tithe.ly to make sure your gift gets designated to the correct place.
First Sundays of the month we collect our COW Offering. Monetary donations are split between Second Harvest of Middle TN and Heifer International. You can also bring canned goods on Sunday morning to donate to Second Harvest. Please designate your check for COW Offering or if you give online you can choose COW offering on the drop-down menu on Tithe.ly. Thank you for supporting these important organizations and helping Brookmeade fight hunger!
In Brookmeade tradition, this Christmas season we will be collecting toys for the “Last Minute Toy Store.” This project provides free gifts for children and teens whose families are unable to. They are looking for donations of new toys, stocking stuffers, books, games, sporting goods, and arts & crafts! Please donate toys UNWRAPPED. Brookmeade will be collecting gifts for the Last Minute Toy Store until Sunday, December 18th.
There are lots of ways to give! If you don’t want to bring toys to Brookmeade, you can also order items from the Amazon wish list and your gifts will be sent directly to the LMTS. For more information on other ways to donate please visit: https://www.lastminutetoystore.com/give/
Guidelines for Donations:
“Toy & Gift Card Donations
New, unwrapped toys, bikes and other age-appropriate gifts in the $10 – $25 price range are needed for newborn to 18 yrs of age.
Bicycle Donations
If you are donating bikes, please consider a helmet as well!
Important Notice About Teen Gifts
(ages 12-18). Gift cards, valued between $15 – $20, are a great idea! Here are a few stores that are a hit: Bath & Body Works, Walmart, Old Navy, Target, Game Stop, Books-A-Million, Amazon. If you prefer to buy specific items, here are some ideas: remote control drones, blue tooth speakers, karaoke machines, headphones, tool kits, make-up kits, shavers or trimmers, make up mirrors, purses, shoulder bags, curling irons or journals.”
Our next trip to the Project CURE Warehouse (2300 Clifton Ave.) is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd from 9:30 am – 12 pm. We will be sorting medical supplies. Newcomers are very welcome! For planning reasons and to make sure we are COVID safe we need a head count for our group prior to volunteering. Please RSVP to the church office ASAP if you plan to attend. Thanks and see you there!
Please join us Saturday, November 26th as we decorate our church building for the Advent Season starting at 10:00 am. We are asking folks who have access to fresh greenery such as pine sprigs, evergreen branches and magnolia leaves to bring those to decorate with. The Fellowship Team will be providing refreshments for us to enjoy! Come and help make our Church festive for the upcoming season!
New UPPER ROOM daily devotionals for Nov-Dec are now available without cost in the foyer of the church for daily prayer and meditation on sacred scriptures. The UPPER ROOM is a great devotional aid for reflection as we enter the Thanksgiving and Advent seasons. If anyone needs a copy mailed to them, you are welcome to contact the church office.
First Sundays of the month we collect our COW (“Contribute Our Wealth”) Offering. Monetary donations are split between Second Harvest of Middle TN and Heifer International. You can also bring canned goods on Sunday morning to donate to Second Harvest. Please designate your check for COW Offering or if you give online you can choose COW offering on the drop-down menu on Tithe.ly. Thank you for supporting these important organizations and helping Brookmeade fight hunger!
Our next trip to the Project CURE Warehouse (2300 Clifton Ave.) is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th from 9:30 am – 12 pm. We will be sorting medical supplies. Newcomers are very welcome! For planning reasons and to make sure we are COVID safe we need a head count for our group prior to volunteering. Please RSVP to the church office ASAP if you plan to attend. Thanks and see you there!
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