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Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
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Message from the Minister
He Needs Our Availability
One of the items in Ripley's "Believe It or Not" is a picture of a plain bar of iron. It is valued at $5.00. The same bar of iron has a different value, however, if it is fashioned into different items:
1. As a pair of horseshoes, it would be worth $50.
2. As sewing needles, it would be worth $5,000.
3. As a balance spring for fine Swiss watches, it would be worth $500,000.
The raw material is not what's important. What's important is how the raw material is developed. Each one of us has been given talents and opportunities - some more, some have received less, but ALL of us have received something as a unique gift from God.
The values of these raw materials are a moot point unless we develop and use our talents as a force to build up the Kingdom of God. The opportunities, I believe, are also provided as long as we are willing to put our talents to God's work. When the desire is to promote self, and the tools used are gossip, innuendo, rumor and greed, the destruction of anything good is almost a certainty.
However, there is another certainty which is assured by our Heavenly Father. The certainty of His promise to reward our efforts that promote His agenda: love, goodwill, stewardship and genuine brotherhood. The choice to use such abilities is ours to make. Build up or tear down? Words, behavior and actions expose the reality of choices made.
This week, everyone who has not returned their commitment card has received a new opportunity to do so. What will be your choice? Build up or tear down? God does reward each person taking the opportunity to make our prayers, presence, gifts and services available for God's use. How available are you for God to use and bless? Your commitment card reveals the answer.
Randy
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Worship Services This Week 
Chapel Service
8:15am in the Chapel
"The Reality of the Resurrection": Rev. Kim McGarr
John 21:1-19
Traditional Worship
9:30 & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"Our Heavenly Home": Dr. Randy Mickler
Revelation
21:3-5
Encounter (Contemporary) Service
11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
"Forgive Us Our Debts" - Fifth in the Series "Instructions for Praying: The Lord's Prayer": Rev. Jody Ray
Matthew 6:12
St. Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"A Commitment to Show and Tell": Rev. Jon Ponders
Matthew 28:16-20
"Surf's Up" Children's Worship (grades K-2)
11:00am in the Basement of the F Building
"Cha-Cha-Changes!"
Acts 9:1-20
"The P.O.D." Children's Worship (grades 3-5)
11:00am in the Upper Room
"Extreme
Makeover Edition"
Acts 9:1-20*
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Church News 
Please
visit mtbethel.org for more details about our
ministries, programs and events. 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. We invite all visitors to join us on Sunday, April 18, to 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.
What if...you help a child grasp that God can guide their lives?
What if...tomorrow is today?
What if...this summer is your time to lead?
Don't miss your opportunity! We need you to volunteer twice this summer from May 31 through August 2 to:
* Teach Preschool Sunday School
* Teach Elementary Sunday School
* God's Garden
* Camp SPLAT
* Volunteer at June or July Vacation Bible School -
June 7-11 12:30-3:30 and/or July 19-23 9:30-12:30
Contact Dianne Hylton - 770-971-5074 to sign up now.
The Patriotic Concert Kick-Off Rehearsal is Sunday, April 18, 6:00-8:00pm. Join us at 5:00 for a Potluck Supper. Come and sing in the Patriotic Concert! The concert is May 23 at 5:00. Contact Sandra Chapmanfor more information.
The adult handbell choir is in Highlands, NC this weekendfor its annual spring tour. They conducted a training workshop at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands for their brand new handbell choir; performed a concert there last night, and are playing for worship this morning. They also performed at Fidelia-Eckerd Living Center Thursday evening, which included a sing- and ring-a-long with the residents.
Can you make room in your heart and home for a child who needs you? Please consider being a foster parent. Mt. Bethel and its partner FaithBridge Foster Care have a unique approach to foster parenting that makes all the difference for you and for the kids. You can do this and the kids need you. Come to an orientation on Sunday, May 16, from 12:30 to 2:30 at the Community Center. Lunch will be provided, and we have child care. For more information, call Wayne Stolz at 770-565-7521.
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.
Are
you ready to escape the hectic pace of life? Are you longing to offer your
family a time for spiritual nourishment? Do your kids need a Christ-centered
Summer Camp to attend? Isaiah 55 tells us to "Come, Listen, and Seek"
God. Mt. Bethel's Evergreen at Winfield Ministries invite you to join us
Sunday, April 18, following the 11:00 services in the Mt. Bethel Parking
lot for hotdogs, drinks and information on this exciting family and children's
ministry opportunity.
Opportunity
Knocks for Youth Fundraiser - Join the fun with dinner & karaoke at
Bradley's Grill, 4961 Lower Roswell Road on Thursday, April 22. Beginning
at 5:30 pm, OK for Youth will receive a percentage of all purchases including
take-out orders. OK for Youth supports teenagers living in foster group
homes by providing mentoring, educational assistance, field trips, and life
skills programs. For more info on how you can help, call Dale Champion at
678-641-1968 or Bill Spell at 404-245-2274. Hope to see you there!
Seminar
on Appealing Your Property Taxes. Saturday, April 24, from
9:00-11:00am in B116. Presented by Mt. Bethel member Brad Gorski who has over 20
years experience in providing property tax appeal services. The program will
provide you with the tools to understand the process to appeal a home or
commercial property assessment. Sign up onlineor contact Mike Boyce at 678-569-7886.
The
Bulletin Committee invites you to join them for their April meetings(at 11:30 in
B106):
April
21
- Spring Fling!
April
28
- Label the ACTION
Preparing
for Middle School!One of Mt. Bethel Shepherd Center's counselors, Michelle Lambert, will be
forming small peer groups for girls and boys (separately) who will be entering
middle school in the fall. We will discuss various topics related to middle
school, in addition to developing a support network between members. Some of
the subjects to be covered will be peer pressure, study skills, body image, self-esteem
and bullying. For further information on dates, times and cost, please contact
Michelle Lambert- 770-612-1018.
Would
you like to volunteer with the Georgia Special Olympics summer games at Emory
University May 23?Rev.
Kim McGarr is coordinating the volunteer list. Please contact her at kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org.
Camp
Friendship: There
are 9 days: June 21-25, and June 28-July 1
Social
Skills Success: Camp Friendship
Learn:
Empathy, self-awareness, reading social cues, communications skills, managing
emotions, and teamwork through role plays, direct instruction and outdoor
games.
Ages:
2nd-rising 6th grades 9:30am-12:00pm or 4-6 yr. olds 1:30-3:30pm. For
additional information, contact maryjanetrotti@aol.com.
Children's Ministry
Registration
has begun and volunteer leaders are needed for June Vacation Bible School (June
7-11) for
discovery time, recreation, snacks and crafts. There is also a need for
logistic leaders for each age level, Kindergarten-4th grade. We have openings
for ages 4K- 6th grade and would love to have you help us as we take the
children on a "Galactic Blast - A Cosmic Adventure Praising God."
You can make a difference in a child's life this summer as we explore our
faith. Please call Dianne Hylton - 770-971-5074.
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 has begun. You can
register online or complete the form in the brochure. We have limited space so
register early. We need parents to go to chaperone. Please contact Dianne Hylton- 770-971-5074 for more information.
Music Ministry
iPraise
grades 1 and 2 will meet in A23 at 10:30 A.M. on April 18.
July
12-16 Disney
Junior - Jungle Book, Kids for rising 1st through rising 6th graders -
9:00am-1:00pm - For information, contact Sandra Chapman - 770-971-2730.
Student
Ministry
Day|One-
Middle School meets Sundays from 9:15-10:40am in the Upper Room. High
School meets Sundays at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall for dinner and continues in
the Upper room until 8pm.
5th
Grade Parents - You've
grown to love Children's Ministry and all the activities and opportunities they
offer, but now your child is about to enter the world of middle school and
Student Ministry. Don't fear! Student Ministry staff is having a parent meeting
just for you to go help explain and answer questions on how to keep your
children involved and growing in their faith throughout middle & high
school. Sign ups for summer activities for your children have already
begun! Please come to this critical Parents Meeting on Sunday, April
18, in the Upper Room at 12:15.
Camo
Night - This Sunday, April 18, from 6-8pm on the fields. All Middle
School students join us in your camouflage with your flashlights for a rec
night on the fields.
8th
Grade Faith & Sexuality Parents- Remember, the parent meetings begin this
week for Faith & Sexuality. Meet us on Wednesday, April 14, at 5:30pm in
B118.
8th
Grade Lock-In | April 23-24 | The cost is $35 and includes meals,
transportation, and Laser Tag. Forms are in the Upper B Hall or you can print
one out online.
Road
Rules Registration is HERE! | July 13-16- 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). Middle
School Summer Mission Trip | July 10-17 | Tampa, FLOpen to all rising 7th thru rising
9th grade students. We'll be working with Team Effort in Tampa Florida doing
light construction and working with children. Forms are outside the Upper Room
or online. Registration is due June 1.High
School Student Life Beach Retreat | July 5-9 - Open to all
rising 9th through rising 12th grade students. Sign up Now! There are limited
spots available. Forms are available in the Upper B Hall or online. Women's
Scholarship: Applications
for the Mt. Bethel Women's Circle Scholarship (awarded to a senior girl) are
available in the Church office. Through a very generous, anonymous donation of
$1500 by a Mt. Bethel family, the Women's Scholarship is now $2500! The
scholarship will be awarded at Baccalaureate Sunday on May 16. Applications
are due by May 1.For more information, contact Carol Banks at
770-565-4203.
College/Young Adult Ministry
Join
us each Sunday morning at 9:30 am in the CAC for Bible study and
discussion.
We
are now registering for the following Summer Camps. Registration
forms are available in the CAC.
SOCCER
CAMP
June
1- 4,
9:00 - 12:30 (Tuesday - Friday), Co-ed Boys and Girls, Ages 4-12.
Mt.
Bethel UMC, along with the Atlanta Silverbacks, will present our summer soccer
camp. This camp focuses on teaching the correct execution of skills to prepare
players for the next level. The fun competitions and individual attention will
improve any player's skills.
BASEBALL
CAMP
June
1 - 4,
1:30 - 5:00 (Tuesday - Friday) Boys Rising Kindergarten - 5th Grades.
Mt.
Bethel UMC, along with Sports-A-Rama, will present our summer baseball camp.
Camp instructors are comprised of former major and minor league players,
current and former collegiate players and high school coaches. This camp will
focus on players' mechanical and fundamental skills.
SPORTS
CAMP I
June
14 - 18,
9:00 - 4:30, (Monday - Friday) Rising 2nd - 5th Grades
SPORTS
CAMP II - Wait List Only
June
21 - 25,
9:00 - 4:30, (Monday - Friday) Rising 2nd - 5th Grades.
Campers
will be participating in the following: soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball,
dodgeball, indoor rock climbing, etc. Some off-site activities include
swimming, bowling, miniature golf, Stone Mountain and Red Top Mountain.
HOOPS
CAMPS (Monday - Thursday)
I
June 28 - July 1,
9:00-12:00, Co-ed rising 1st/2nd Grades
II
June 28 - July 1,
1:30-4:30, Boys rising 3rd/4th Grades
III
July 12 - 15,
9:00-12:00, Boys rising 5th - 8th Grades
IV
July 12 - 15,
1:30-4:30, Girls rising 3rd - 8th Grades
Four-day
camp focusing on fundamentals of the game - shooting, passing, dribbling and
defense lead by our own Roger Kaiser (2-time All American for Ga. Tech, won
three national championships as coach) and Mt. Bethel Christian Academy coaches
Greg Hall, Melissa Sneed, Adam Sheffield and Brian Bergius.
VOLLEYBALL
CAMPS
I
July 26 - 28,
9:00 - 12:00 (Monday - Wednesday)Girls rising 4th - 5th
II
July 26 - 28,
1:00 - 4:00 (Monday - Wednesday)Girls rising 6th - 8th
This
3-day camp lead by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy volleyball coaches Melissa
Sneed and Brian Bergius will focus on the rules and fundamentals of volleyball
while incorporating game play situations.
Career Ministry
Mt.
Bethel's Career Ministry meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each
month.
Please join us at 6:30pm in F015 for a time of networking and resume review.
The program starts at 7:30pm in F011. Upcoming programs are:
April
27- "Developing and Marketing Your Personal Brand"
Missions MinistryOpportunities
to Serve in Your Community:
The Garden - provide dinner
MUST Evening Laundry Duty
MUST - provide dinner
For
women interested in a short-term mission trip, the Costa Rican Women's
Mission Team will hold its first meeting on Monday, April 26,at 10:00 a.m. in
B112. The trip is scheduled for September 22-27. Our mission
is to serve at the Costa Rican Methodist Women's Retreat through teaching
crafts, sponsoring workshops, and much more. Spaces are available. Fluent Spanish
speakers are welcome, but if you don't speak a word of Spanish, that's
okay, too. For more information, contact Debbie Cooper at 678-576-0122 or
Carmen Abernathy at 404-285-1088.
WALK
FOR LIFE - just
a 2-mile walk to benefit the HOPE Center on May 8, the Saturday before
Mother's Day. Hobgood Park, 8688 Bells Ferry Road in Woodstock,
8:30-10:00am. We need walkers and sponsors. If you cannot make it to Hobgood
Park, you can walk wherever with some friends, but still get your sponsors. It's
easy, just register online or pick up a form in the connector before/after the
service on Sunday, April 11. Pledge as little as $100 and that's
just 10 friends at $10 ea. All the tools you need to send e-mails are on the
web site - supporthopecenter.com. Then, click the link for
Walk for Life to sign up as a walker or to sponsor someone who is already
walking. For more information contact Ginny Cudmore 770-973-8423 or Sue Stone
770-977-3273.
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 kidz2leaders.org. Or, reserve your foursome by
e-mailing Cris Hunt.
Clothing
Sale Disbursements: It's time again to disburse the spring clothing sale proceeds to mission
and missionaries locally and around the world. If you or someone you know, or a
nonprofit organization that you are involved in, would like to apply for a
portion of these funds, the deadline is April 19. You can obtain the
form at the church front desk, onlineor by
contacting Kris Michaelides at 678-560-7427. Please contact Lee Oesterling
at 770-850-1049 or Kris with any questions.
Prayer
Ministry"Voices
United"- Join us on Thursday nights at 7:00 in B106as we pray for every
facet of the Church.
Aloha to Aging
Ask
the Aging Experts: Join us Wednesday, April 21, as our
speaker panel topics include: What is meant by "in home care, Learn the
Number One Rule When Caring for an Aging Loved One, Hospice 101, Financial
Planning for the Future, and What is Meant by "Assisted Living."
Sponsored by Altus Hospice, Seniors 1st Choice in home care, Aloha To Senior
Solutions, Vinings Financial and Elmcroft Assisted Living. Must RSVP. For
location and time and to RSVP call 678-777-7241 or e-mail Dawn.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $171,553
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $6,652,961
Fiscal year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010.
Offerings Needed to Date - $5,950,243
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 Betty Stokley, given by Nancy & Nathan Naidu and Don Stokley.
The rosebud on the altar is in honor ofthe birth of Hunter Michael Mehelic, son of Nick & Julie Mehelic, on March 23, 2010.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor ofthe baptism of Henry Clark Alarcon, son of Carlos & Casey Alarcon; Kingston Pierce Jones, son of Darryl & Natasha Jones; and Greta Lee Gant, Hadley Anne Gant and Henry Boone Gant, children of Eric & Kirsten Gant.
Recently hospitalized: Leigh Hay, Emmett Sellars, Connie Strickland.
We extend Christian sympathy toJohn, Pam & Ben Tanous in the loss of Pam's father, Wallace Barbour Graves; to Fannie Lee Buckner and Larry, Celia, Jonathan & Matthew Sheridan in the loss of Fannie's brother, Archie Grant; and to Bob, Suellen & Rusty Reitz in the loss of Suellen's aunt, Martha Ellen Stillwell. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
Congratulations toDoris Keel on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth Daniel, daughter of John & Yvette Daniel, on April 3, 2010.
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Where the Action Is 
Sunday, April
18
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 - A18
12:15pm
Visitor Luncheon - Fellowship Hall
2:30pm
Eagle Scout Ceremony & Reception for Justin Geller - Fellowship Hall
3:00pm
Middle School Bells - A25
4:00pm
Crossfire Choir & Drama - A18
4:00pm
Senior High Handbells - A25
4:30pm
Adult Bible Studies
5:00pm
One A-Chord Choir & Drama - A18
5:00pm
Student Ministries Middle School Life Groups
6:00pm
Day One - Fellowship Hall
6:00pm
Patriotic Rehearsal - A18
6:30pm
Kenya Mission Team - B118
Monday,
April 19
9:30am
Bible Studies
10:00am
Zingers Choir - A18
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Adult Bowling League at Brunswick Lanes
7:00pm
Friends in Faith Evening Circle - B118
7:30pm
Boy Scout Court of Honor - Fellowship Hall
Tuesday,
April 20
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
5:00-10:00pm
Spring Sports League - "Fields of Dreams"
5:30pm
PEP Club Meeting - Community Center
6:00pm
Missions Committee - F011
6:15pm
McDaniel Ringers - A25
6:30pm
Costa Rica Mission Team - B118
6:30pm
Bible Studies
7:00pm
Thompson Tournament Captains Meeting - B116
Wednesday,
April 21
9:30am
Bible Studies
10:00am
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
10:00am
Mothers of Preschoolers & Moppets - F001, F005 & F015
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 - B118, B200
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
6:30pm
weePraise & iPraise Spring Concert & Musical - Sanctuary
7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
7:00pm
India Mission Team - B118
7:00pm
Orchestra - Sanctuary
Thursday,
April 22
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
7:00pm
Prayer Ministry - B106
Friday,
April 23
6:15am
Friday's Faithful - B112
7:00am
Charlie Oates Men's Bible Study - Community Center
7:30am
Rock Eagle Men's Group - B106
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D5-7
8:00pm
8th Grade Lock In - Upper Room
Saturday,
April 24
9:00am
Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment - B116
9:00am
New Member Class - B118
9:00am-4:00pm
Young Ringers Festival - Fellowship Hall
9:00am-9:00pm
Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
10:00am
Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
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