Mt. Bethel UMC - January 31, 2010

Meet the chaplain for the Atlanta Falcons, Jim Trapp, plus a Falcon player - Monday, February 8, at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Jim was a defensive back for the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, cornerback with the Clemson Tigers, and a member of the 1992 Olympic Team. The event is for the whole family with a tailgate menu - hamburger, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and soft drinks. $7 per person, $25 per family max. Sign up online or buy tickets at the Bookstore.

"WholeHearted Marriage Retreat" February 12-14 - Please join us for a three- day getaway to the Ironhorse Lodge nestled in the N.C. Mountains with Ray and Diane Parrish and Jody and Shelley Ray who will lead the retreat. Your $250.00 fee will cover accommodations for you and your spouse for two nights, dinner on Friday, breakfast on Saturday, Prime Rib dinner on Saturday evening and Pancake breakfast on Sunday. Space is very limited, so, please register today either online or in the Bookstore or contact Rev. Diane Parrish. Scholarship funds are available.

If you are a visitor to Mt. Bethel, please join us on Sunday, February 21, for a lunch to learn more about our church and get to know our ministers. Join Dr. Randy Mickler and other members of our staff for a light lunch following the 11:00 service in the small dining room adjacent to the fellowship hall. Please contact Krista Young - 678-560-7226 to RSVP. We hope that you and your family will be able to join us. Nursery will be available.

Young Adult Ministry is a place for 18- to 30-year-olds to grow in a relationship with Christ and with one another through Study, Serving and Socializing. Join us in the CAC at 9:30 Sundays. Questions? Contact Gaylyn Kelly.

You are invited to hear Dr. Tim Elmore speak to all parents on "Nurturing Leadership in Your Child" Thursday, February 4, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary - sponsored by the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. Dr. Tim Elmore is the Founder and President of Growing Leaders, a non-profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. He and his team are equipping middle school, high school and college students on hundreds of campuses across the US and overseas to think and act like authentic, servant leaders. His passion for student leadership development grew out of his experience working alongside and being mentored by best-selling author Dr. John C. Maxwell since 1983. Since founding Growing Leaders, Elmore has spoken to more than 250,000 students, faculty and staff on hundreds of campuses across the country. Dr. Elmore has taught courses on leadership and mentoring at universities and graduate schools across the U.S. Committed to developing young leaders on every continent of the world, he has also shared his insights in more than 30 countries -- including India, Russia, China and Australia, among others. Dr. Elmore has written more than 20 books, including the best-selling Habitudes™: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, Life Giving Mentors, and Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child.

Scouting for Food, February 28, Scout Sunday - Our Scouts will hold their annual food drive to benefit MUST Ministries at both the 9:30 and 11:00 services. Please bring canned goods and non-perishable goods (no glass items please) to Church with you on Sunday, February 28. Canned meats, cereals, peanut butter, and jam and jelly are foods that MUST runs out of a lot. Scouts will be in the parking lot with collection containers. Troop 1011 and Pack 121 thank you for your donation.

Enjoy an evening of scrapbooking with the Scrapbook Ministry's Friday Night Crop located in B118 on Friday, February 5, from 5:00-10:00pm. The crop is $15 which is donated to Mt. Bethel's Children's ministry for their programs. Registration is required. Contact Julie. Please visit our website to obtain additional information.

There are many dates available to purchase the altar flowers in honor or in memory of someone. In an effort to save money, on the dates the flowers are not purchased, we will place the silk ferns in the Sanctuary. If you want to reserve a date, please contact Debi Wyatt - 678-560-2437. The arrangements are $60 for one or $120 for both.

The Mt. Bethel Emmaus Community is gathering on Saturday, January 30, at the Community Center (former Older Adult Center) at 7:00pm for a dinner and informational get together. If you would like to learn more about the Walk to Emmaus and how you can bring a new dimension to your personal relationship with our Lord, please join us! We would love to share with you! Please email Barbara Lester or call her at 770-977-7280 so we can add you to our list. Want to be sure to have plenty of good food for all! If you are already a member of our Emmaus Community, please remember to get your reservation in also!

Troop 1011 Annual Pine Straw Sale - The 24th Annual Boy Scout Troop 1011 Pine Straw Sale will be held on Saturday, March 6. The cost is $4.25 per bale with free delivery for orders of 10 bales or more. Orders of less than 10 bales can be picked up at the Church on the day of the sale. Orders must be placed by March 1. The order form can be found online. For additional questions, please contact George Welborn at 770-955-3209 or email questions to troop1011pinestraw@yahoo.com. Troop 1011 thanks all of those who help the Boy Scouts by supporting this important fund raiser.

Lost something? We have many Bibles, bracelets, necklaces, earrings-or 1 earring, bookmarks, watches, keys, glasses and sunglasses. Please stop by the Church Office to look through our collection.

Children's Ministries

CHARGE! Retreat (Children Having Awesome Recreation & Godly Encounters) is May 15 & 16 and is for current 4th and 5th graders. This retreat focuses on the spiritual growth of the young people. We truly do have an awesome time and meet God in an environment that allows us to be free of our worldly interruptions at Camp Evergreen. Registration begins February 1. Complete the form in the brochure or check here for online registration coming soon. We have limited space so register early. We need parents to go to chaperon. Please contact Dianne Hylton - 770-971-5074 for more information.

Born to Believe is a Sunday School Class at 11:00 in room F221 for children ages 5K - 5th grade. We are using a rotation method of teaching which gives the children an opportunity to experience the lesson through cooking, art, storytelling, games, music, science, and movie. If you have a child who might need a small class environment or you would like to help us teach, please contact Dianne Hylton with any questions - 770-971-5074.

Student Ministry

High School and Middle School Day|One both meet this week - This week we have Guest Speaker Christopher Coleman. He has an amazing testimony that you don't want to miss. Life Groups will also meet this week. Middle School from 5-6pm on Sunday night. High School Life Groups meet throughout the week.

New Disciple class starting next week! This is for middle school students who are craving to go deeper in their faith with an intense Bible study. This class requires students to read a devotion daily and meet once a week for Bible study. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 6-7pm. God really moves lives in this class - if you are looking for that next step in your faith, come join us. Contact Sarah Beth if you are interested.

Parents - We are offering an 8th grade Faith & Sexuality class again this Spring. This is a five-week series that will meet from 5:30-7pm every Wednesday from March 17 to April 21 (except for Spring Break). This class is designed to help empower students to understand & live a life of purity & truth in today's culture. Parents, We NEED YOU to help come alongside our staff to teach this class (curriculum & training provided). Please contact Sarah Beth to volunteer. (Registration has not begun but please watch the announcements and the website for information.)

Put it on your calendar: February 7, SuperBowl night - we have a Middle School Rec Night out on the fields from 6-8pm. We will meet in the CAC if it rains.

High School Seniors - Applications are now available for the 2010 Reverend and Mrs. Robert Infinger Scholarship Award. The $2500 scholarship is presented to a graduating male high school senior in recognition of his time, gifts, and service to Mt. Bethel UMC. Download the letter of instruction and application online. Deadline for submission to the Director of Men's Ministry is May 1, and it will be awarded at the Baccalaureate Service on May 16, 2010.

Recreation Ministry