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Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
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Message from the Minister
We have been discussing the parables that deal with the Kingdom of God in the Sanctuary the past few weeks. The parables reflect the Kingdom as already being here and we just need to discover it. They also reflect the Kingdom as coming in the future and we need to prepare for it. Some of the parables end with the question, "What do you believe?"
Here's something for all of us to consider:
"I Believe . . .
You should give people second chances.
True love is there from the start.
Good things will happen to people who work hard.
Great things happen to people who never give up.
Silence will teach you something if you will listen.
I Believe . . .
The heart leads you in the right direction if you follow it.
God will help you if you believe in Him and trust Him.
One's stewardship reflects our belief and trust in God.
Love causes one to be a faithful steward.
I Believe . . .
You need to take time to have fun.
Kids could teach adults many things, if adults would listen.
That money cannot buy happiness.
Books can take you anywhere.
Jokes have to be there to keep people sane.
I Believe . . .
Jesus Christ is worth any sacrifice on my part.
True friends will last a lifetime.
That you have to love yourself before you can love others.
Knowing Jesus Christ as a true friend causes one to be worthy of love.
A simple smile can make anybody's day better . . . "
See you Sunday at the trusting, loving, smiling place that reflects God's Kingdom!
Randy
Welcome Rev. Kelly Brumbeloe!
Our North Georgia Conference has appointed Kelly to Mt. Bethel as Associate Pastor in charge of Family & Caring Ministries. Kelly is a graduate of Oglethorpe University and Asbury Seminary. She is married to Rev. Steven Brumbeloe, Associate Pastor of Due West UMC. God bless you, Kelly - we are glad to welcome you to the team. |
Worship Services This Week 
Chapel Service
8:15am in the Chapel
"An Act of Worship": Rev. Kim McGarr
John 12:1-8
Traditional Worship
9:30 & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"Overrated Blessings" - Fifth in
Series: "Jesus Stories": Dr. Randy Mickler
Luke 16:20-31
Encounter (Contemporary) Service
11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
"Thy Kingdom Come" - Third in the Series "Instructions for Praying: The Lord's Prayer": Rev. Jody Ray
Matthew 6:5-14, 9
St. Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"Higher Ground": District
Superintendent Dr. Jim Lowry
Joshua 14
"Surf's Up" Children's Worship (grades K-2)
11:00am in the Basement of the F Building
"Stinky
Feet!"
John 13:1-17
"The P.O.D." Children's Worship (grades 3-5)
11:00am in the Upper Room
"The
Royal S.P.L.A.T."
John 13:1-17
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Church News 
Welcome New Mt. Bethel Members:
Don Bogusz, 191 Shadowlawn Rd., Marietta 30067, 404-791-6700;
Jen Daughtrey & Kayleigh Strech, 191 Shadowlawn Rd., Marietta 30067, 404-538-2728;
Kim & Sheryl Jones, 1833 Jacksons Creek Bluff, Marietta 30068, 678-691-3989.
If you are visiting Mt. Bethel for the first time, please see one of our Greeters. They have information about Children's Worship, Nursery & Sunday School options. If you wish to become a member or would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please contact our Membership Office, 678-560-7226.
100 Projects in One Morning - Mt. Bethel's Great Day of Service - Saturday, March 27. Stop by the registration table in the connector on Sunday to volunteer or register on line today ! Go to mtbethel.org/greatday.
Join Making a Scene, Mt. Bethel's High School Drama Team, for a night of fun as they present their spring play, "Mayhem in Mayville" - a hilarious, who-done-it, audience -interactive, Dinner Theatre catered by Sonny's BBQ, Sunday, March 28, at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Purchase tickets online or in the Bookstore for $15 for adults and $10 for children.
A special Seder Service will be held Thursday, April 1, at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited- there is no charge. You can make a reservation online or go to the Mt. Bethel Bookstore. Child care is available by reservation to Debbie Ruth.
Please
visit mtbethel.org for more details about our
ministries, programs and events.
A
Whole Patrol of Eagles - It's very rare for an entire Boy Scout
Patrol to achieve the highest rank in scouting together, at the same
time. Mt. Bethel's BSA Troop 1011 celebrates this remarkable
achievement this Sunday, March 21, at 1:45 in the Sanctuary. The Cherokee
Patrol is the patrol these eight young men formed when they joined Boy Scouts.
They have worked together and stayed together for all of these years. They
helped and encouraged each other at every turn and now they have reached the
highest award Scouting gives, the award of Eagle. Congratulations George
Merriam, Joseph Privateer, Alex Walgren, Connor Crank, Kirk Malcolm, Preston
Ehlers, Benjy Stamberger, and Jonathan Gopel (Jonathan's ceremony will be
held at a later date). God bless you and thank you for inspiring us all to
become more than we are. We are proud of you.
Does
your preschooler like bugs, princesses, tumbling, art, music, science or
Curious George? Check out our fun summer camps- all information
and registration forms now available on the web or call the preschool office at
770 971-6812. All preschooler-age children welcome.
Career
Ministry / Tuesday, March 23 / Leveraging Technology & Networking in Your
Job Search.
"Don't Just Hit Apply, Use Technology as a Networking Tool to Meet
Hiring Managers." Come join the discussion and presentation presented by
Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry surrounding techniques to use technology to
gain access to decisions makers and hiring managers. If you are a job seeker,
you need to learn to sell yourself and use the tricks and trades that sales and
marketing people use to convert prospects to their customers. The presentation
will explore how to leverage job boards, search engines, and social networking
to expand access and boost your odds of success in your job hunting expedition.
Resume reviews from 6:30-7:30pm in F015 and Formal Presentation from 7:30-9:00pm
in F011. For more information, check out this event online.
If
you are a visitor to Mt. Bethel, please join us on Sunday, April 18, 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
& your family will be able to join us. Nursery will be available.
17th
Annual Co-Ed Thompson-Sheffield Softball Tournament - Saturday, May 8, $20 Person
& $35 Couple (proceeds benefit MB Recreational Ministries). There is a
minimum of 15 players per team, and each team must have four female players on
the field at all times. A Captain's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April
20, 7pm, B116. For more information, to volunteer, or to make a donation,
contact Kevin & Jennifer Ruegger. The Annual Thompson-Sheffield
Softball Classic is sponsored by Couples In Christ Sunday School Class.
Student
Ministry
Day|One
March 21:
Middle School Day|One meets from 9:15-10:40am in the Upper Room. HS Day|One
meets at 6pm for dinner in the Fellowship Hall and continues upstairs in the
Upper Room until 8pm. Jody Ray will be speaking at both.
Holy
Ground -
All High School students are welcome to join us for this intense evening of
worship Friday, March 19, at 8pm in the Upper Room.
"SWARCH"
- Swimming in March - registration is full. Reminder to those
attending: We will meet at 4:30pm and return to the church at approximately
8:45pm. Girls, one-piece bathing suits only.
Road
Rules Registration is HERE! Forms are in the Upper B Hall
and on the website. Sign up now. There are only limited spots available for High
School Students (rising 9th thru 12th).
Good
Friday Service - April 2 at 11:30am - We will have our Student Ministry
Good Friday Service. All students are welcome and we will have a free lunch
immediately after the service. Middle
School Summer Mission Trip | July 10-17 | Tampa, FL
We
are heading to Tampa, Fl this summer for hard work, spiritual growth, and adventurous
fun. We will help migrant farm worker communities by working with children and
providing home repair and renovations. We will also be working with the deaf
and special needs older adults. Registration begins soon. Contact Cary Farrington with questions.
Music Ministry
M&M's . . . Music and Missions -
What do free chocolate and spare change have in common? A little goes a long
way . . . and a little of each will take the youth choir all the way to New
York! One A-Chord will be distributing tubes of M&M's after the morning
services. . . enjoy the M&M's, then begin to fill the tube with your spare
quarters. Every time you drop a quarter in the tube, say a prayer for one of
the aspects of our upcoming choir tour to New York City. When the tube is full,
return it to the Church Office or the Music Office. You'll not only be
supporting the students financially, but you'll be sending them off completely
covered in prayer!
College/Young Adult Ministry
Join
us each Sunday morning at 9:30 am in the CAC for Bible study and
discussion.
Our
June 3-17 Young Adult KENYA mission trip is FULL. We are taking
names for the waiting list.
Mt.
Bethel's Young Adult/College Ministry is proud to announce our International
Internship Program, designed
to assist anyone interested in serving in a foreign mission field. Our first
opportunity to serve is in Kenya, East Africa. Each intern pays for their
transportation to and from Kenya, along with their daily costs. The Internship
program is a ministry to encourage them in prayer as they discern God's call,
assist them in making contact, sharing opportunities, placing them with optimal
ministries, answering questions, prayer support and encouragement for them AND
their families while they serve. If you have any questions or are interested in
participating or supporting any of our participants, please contact Gaylyn Kelly, Director of Young Adult/College Ministry.
Pictures
for Youth Spring Sports: This Week - make sure you get your specific date
and time for your photos from your coach or team coordinator. Picture
schedule is also on the website at mtbethel.org/rec and on all information boards
on the fields. If your picture time is scheduled on your practice day - make
sure to WEAR YOUR UNIFORM to practice. Check in behind Roger's Field next to
the pond. Picture package includes 1 team and 1 individual picture and magnet.
There is no charge for this package. Pictures will be taken rain or shine. In
case of rain/cancellations come to the Olympia Room in the CAC.
Youth
Spring Sports Missions Project - Since opening day was rained out,
please bring your missions donations to your game this Saturday: socks,
underwear, toothbrushes/paste, shampoo or conditioner and gently-used baseball
or soccer cleats. Drop boxes for your donations will be located at the front
desk of the CAC, the Shef Shack and near the Concessions Stand.
Concession
Stand is now open, offering
drinks, snacks and lunch on Saturdays and drinks and snacks on weekdays.
Summer
Camps - Now Registering for Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball and Sports
Camps I & II.
You may register in the CAC or online (Online registration is not available for
Sports Camps I & II - register in the CAC). Go to mtbethel.org/rec to see
camps offered, age requirements, dates, and fees. For more information
call Susanna Barnes at 678-560-7426. Fitness
Spring
Fitness Series has begun - Come sign up for one of our many classes.
Zumba, Boot Camp, Cardio Strength, (New) Muscle Pump , Body Sculpting, Pilates,
and Yoga. New schedule available online. Babysitting available for some
classes. Contact Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for more information.
Missions Ministry
Opportunity
Knocks for Youth has urgent needs for male mentors for at-risk teens in 2
areas:
1)
One-to-one mentoring of foster care teens who reside in group homes. These
teens typically reside at the home from 9 to 18 months. You would work with an
assigned male teen to support & encourage his education, choices, goals,
& plans. Requirements would normally be attending our once a month
youth/mentor meeting (first Thursdays @ 6:00 pm) and a contact - phone or
personal- weekly.
2)
Join a "mentoring team" that would provide same for a group home with
short-term stay male teens. Duration of their stay is 2 weeks to 3 months. We
envision a monthly activity with the teens plus the regular monthly meeting.
The home has 3 to 6 residents at a time and we would NOT be assigning mentors
to a specific teen. This mentoring team can be quite flexible since not
all team members need not attend every activity. Please contact Dale Champion,
Director - 678-641-1968 or Bill Spell, Mentor coordinator - 404-245-2274. Thank you.
The
HOPE Center is in need of a washer, dryer and an under-the-counter type
dishwasher for their new facility. If you know of anyone who is getting
new and wants to donate please contact Sue Stone, 770-977-3273.
Shop
'till you drop! kidz2leaders, inc. is participating in the Belk's Spring 2010
Charity Sale occurring May 1 from 6:00-10:00am at all Belk's
locations. This sale is offered only to customers who purchase a ticket
from a participating organization like ours, for $5 each. Buy your coupons now
at the Mt. Bethel Bookstore!
Announcing
the 6th Annual Camp HopeŽ Golf Tournament on Monday, April 26, at the
Woodmont Golf and Country Club in Canton, GA. The tournament will begin at 9:30am.
Individuals may play for $250. There are also foursome and sponsorship
opportunities available to you or your company. To register, please visit www.kidz2leaders.org. Or, reserve
your foursome by e-mailing Cris Hunt.
Prayer
Ministry
"Voices
United" - Join us on Thursday nights at 7:00 in B106 as we pray for every
facet of the Church.
Aloha to Aging
Family
Caregiver Support Group - April 5 at 10:30am at Mt. Bethel Community
Center. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside
and outside of the home. Free care is provided for your loved one while we
meet. Call Aloha To Aging, Inc at 678-439-1177 for more information on this, as
well as all the programs they offer - or visit their website.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $208,568
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $5,942,399
Fiscal year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010.
Offerings Needed to Date - $5,224,604
Weekend Minister on Call -- 770-354-5433 |
Our Joys & Concerns
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Debbie's father, James Wiechman, given by Larry, Debbie, Carmen & Walker Cook.
The rosebud on the altar is in honor of the birth of Sarah Grace Pruitt, daughter of John & Carrie Pruitt, on January 27, 2010.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptism of Vivienne Grace Giuliano, daughter of Greg & Jeri Giuliano.
Recently hospitalized: Mary Lib Blackwell, Stuart Lance, Terri Padgett, Linda Pickron.
We extend Christian sympathy to Gene, Ginny & Brentley Choate in the loss of Gene's mother, Alma Choate; to Wayne, Georgia, Erik & Kathryn Savage in the loss of Wayne's mother, May Savage; and to Richard & Laurie Reeves in the loss of Richard's mother, Mildred Reeves-Walker. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
Congratulations to Bonnie Goodson on the birth of her granddaughter, Kathryn Morgan Goodson, on February 17, 2010. The proud parents are Bob & Joey Goodson.
Congratulations to Preston Ehlers, George Merriam, Benjy Stamberger and Alex Walgren who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. We are very proud of you!
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Where the Action Is 
Sunday, March
21
8:00-10:00am
Fellowship Breakfast - Fellowship Hall
8:15am
Worship Service - Chapel
9:30am
Sunday School
9:30am
Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am
God's Garden - A35
11:00am
Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am
Sunday School
11:00am
Encounter Contemporary Worship - Fellowship Hall
11:00am
Surf's Up Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders - F015
11:00am
The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3-5th Graders - Upper Room
12:15pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
12:15pm
Triumphant Rehearsal - A18
1:45pm
Eagle Scout Ceremony - Sanctuary
4:00pm
Crossfire Choir & Drama - A18
4:30pm
Adult Bible Studies
4:30pm
Check in for Middle School SWARCH - Upper Room
5:00pm
One A-Chord Choir & Drama - A18
5:00pm
Student Ministries Middle School Life Groups
6:00pm
Day One - Fellowship Hall
8:00pm
High School Life Groups - B Hall
Monday,
March 22
9:30am
Bible Studies
9:45am
MOPS Bible Study - B109
10:00am
Sallie Mae Wilson Circle - B116
10:00am
Zingers Choir - A18
3:30-6:00pm
- Confirmation Interviews - Chapel
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Adult Bowling League at Brunswick Lanes
6:30pm
Handbell Rehearsal - A25
7:00pm
Grief Support Group - B106
Tuesday,
March 23
7:30am
Middle School Tuesday Morning Breakfast - CAC & Fellowship Hall
9:00am
Membership Committee - B112
9:30am
Bible Studies
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D5-7
10:00am
Knitting Angels - B109
11:00-1:30pm
Tuesday Lunch - Dining Room
3:30-6:00pm
Confirmation Interviews - Chapel
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Missions Committee - B109
6:15pm
McDaniel Ringers - A25
6:30pm
Bible Studies
6:30pm
Career Ministry Resume Review & Networking - F015
7:30pm
Career Ministry Program - F011
Wednesday,
March 24
9:30am
Bible Studies
10:00am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
11:00am
Beginner Ringers - A25
11:30am
Bulletin Committee - B116
3:52pm
iPraise 352 Club Children's Choirs - Sanctuary
4:00pm
weePraise - F011
4:30pm
Knitting Angels - B109
4:45pm
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
5:30pm
Student Ministries Faith & Sexuality Classes - B115, B200, Chapel
6:00pm
Kingsmen Rehearsal - A24
6:00PM
Camp SPLAT - F011, F005
6:00pm
Student Ministries Apostle Classes - Upper B Hall
6:30pm
Bible Studies
6:30pm
Divorce Recovery Support Group - H House
6:30pm
Eight Core Values of Christian Leadership - F026
7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
7:00pm
Orchestra - Sanctuary
Thursday,
March 25
8:45am
PEP Club to "Explorations in Antiquity Center - LaGrange, GA
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D5-7
9:30am
Quilting for Christ - F001
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:30pm
Choir Rehearsal for 9:30 Service - A18
6:30pm
Bible Studies
7:00pm
Prayer Ministry - B106
Friday,
March 26
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D5-7
5:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
Saturday,
March 27
Great
Day of Service
9:00am-9:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
10:00am
Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
6:00pm
Spring 2010 Confirmation Service - Sanctuary
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