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Fall Kick-Off Celebration
Mark your calendar for our "Fall Kick-Off Celebration" on Sunday, August 8. All worship services will be combined in the Sanctuary at 9:30 & 11:00.
Children from age 3 through 5th Grade (God's Garden, Camp Splat & Surf's Up) and their families will worship in the Gym, Olympia Room & Aerobics Room at their own "Back to School" celebration.
Adult Sunday School classes will meet as usual, but no Sunday School for children.
Instead of our normal breakfast, we will have a covered dish lunch in the Fellowship Hall immediately after each worship service. The church will provide pulled pork, buns, fruit, baked beans & drinks. We are asking each family to bring a dish that would serve 8-10 people as follows:
If your last name begins with A - H, please bring a salad (fruit or green);
For last names I - P, please bring a side dish (vegetable or casserole);
For last names Q - Z, please bring a dessert.
Please drop your dish off in the Fellowship Hall prior to worship.
No lunch tickets are necessary.
The shuttles will run from 8:15-1:30 on August 8.
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Worship Services This Week 
Chapel Service
8:15am in the Chapel
"The One Thing That Changes Everything" - Part 2: Rev. Carey Akin
Hebrews
5:7-8
Sanctuary Service
9:30 & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"Opening Our Hearts to God" - Part 1 in
the Series "A Life That Really Matters": Rev. Diane Parrish
Philippians 4:13
Encounter (Contemporary) Service
11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
"The One Thing That Changes Everything" - Part 2: Rev. Carey Akin
Hebrews
5:7-8
St. Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"Never a Dull Moment": Rev. Jon Ponders
John 10:7-18
Camp S.P.L.A.T. Children's Worship for K-5th Grade
11:00am in the Basement of the F Building
"GOD IS . . . Wisdom"
I Samuel 8:1-22; 9:102, 10:17-24
God's Garden Worship (Ages 3 (9/01/09) through Pre K)
9:30am & 11am in A35
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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 stop by the Visitor Information Booth. There you can find 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 at 678-560-7226.
The Christians Under Construction Sunday School Class has voted to change its name to the Ray Joseph Fellowship Class. Please join this class which meets at 11:00 in the Chapel each Sunday.
Help Georgia's Most Abused Kids - Murphy Harpst provides therapeutic services to Georgia's most severely abused children:
1. Giving children a home. For most, Murphy-Harpst is their last hope, having often failed in as many as 10-20 previous placements.
2. Giving children a chance. Our program is designed to heal the whole person which includes professional therapy and Christian nurturing.
3. Giving children hope. Eighty-two percent of Murphy-Harpst children progress to less restrictive environments such as foster care.
Murphy-Harpst exists because there are children who need our help. With our help, they can grow up to hold jobs, maintain relationships and become productive members of their communities. Sunday, July 18, is Murphy-Harpst's Annual Day of Giving for the North Georgia Conference. Please give generously by writing a check to Mt. Bethel with "Murphy-Harpst" on the for line.
The New Member Class is a short, informal gathering designed to help you get connected. This introduction to Mt. Bethel will clearly explain who & what our church is. We have several classes scheduled for the year: Saturdays, August 21, September 25 & November 13 (you don't have to attend all of these, just one). The class is from 9:00-11:00 in the Small Dining Room. Childcare is available. For more information or to register, contact Krista Downing - 678-560-7226.
Do you want information about the planned Mt. Bethel's Courtyard (Columbarium) and Memorial Walk ? For more information, please contact Gale Koven - 678-560-7450 or Dan Boswell - 678-560-3259.
Do
you ever see people & wonder what their names are? Have
you ever heard an announcement regarding a member & wished you could put a
face with a name? Are you a new member & wish you had something to
help you put names with faces? We are producing a pictorial family album!
There is no cost to have your photographs taken, and you will receive a free
8x10 portrait & directory for participating. You will be able to view
your images electronically immediately after photography. At that time,
you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with
family & friends. Photography starts in August. Visit the sign-up table on
Sunday mornings or call Krista Downing at 678-560-7226. We look forward
to seeing you!
Can
you help? There
is a family in the area that has taken guardianship of 3 young children. They
need twin bunk beds and one other twin bed that are either free or can be
purchased inexpensively. If you have these items and would like to help
this family, please contact Sherry Reed.
Children's
Ministry
It's
a Back To School Kick Off Celebration for children and families on Sunday
August 8,
as we worship and celebrate the new school year with S.P.L.A.T.itude! The
celebration is in the CAC for Kindergarten-5th Grade children and even God's
Garden (ages 3 and 4) will meet in the CAC in the Olympia Room! You won't
want to miss this special service as we send out our children and Sunday School
teachers for the new school year! Reminder there will not be Moments With the
Ministers in the Sanctuary; God's Garden will be meeting in the CAC for
this special service.
Children's
Sunday School and Worship Programs will begin on Sunday August 15th. This
is a great time to re-register your child for Sunday mornings at mtbethel.org/sunday.
Sunday
School classes, Catechesis (9:30 and 11:00), Born To Believe (11:00 only) will
begin at 9:30 for our elementary children and at 11:00 our Children's
Worship services return with Surf's Up (Kindergarten-2nd grade) in F015
and The P.O.D.: Place of Discipleship for (3rd-5th grade) in the Upper
Room. Preschool Sunday School for 2-4 year olds is available at both 9:30
and 11:00 and God's Garden is held during both worship services in the
Sanctuary following Moments with the Minister.
S.P.L.A.T.
U:
"Your source for higher education" is back! Join us on
Wednesday nights from August 11-September 29 for the 6-week study "My
Shepherd Rocks"! Kids will take a journey with the 23rd Psalm
through the eyes of the Shepherd. Elementary children Kindergarten-5th
Grade will meet in F015 and preschool children ages 3 and 4 will meet in
F001. Registration is online.
Life
Groups are a great way for our upper elementary students to learn how to live
their faith and grow in discipleship. Life groups are forming now for
our 4th/5th grade girls God's G.I.R.LS. (Growing Identity in our
Righteous Loving Savior) and 4th/5th grade boys - Fishers of Men. Life
Groups for our 4th and 5th grade students meet at 6:30 pm in the Education
Building on Wednesday nights. Contact Sherri Juliani for
more information.
3rd
Grade Bible Presentation will be on Sunday August 15 in both Traditional
Services at 9:30 and 11:00 and also in Encounter Service at 11:00.
Reception and name plates will follow each service in the lobby of the
Education Building.
3rd
Graders are invited to join us for a special night on Friday August 20th in the
Fellowship Hall from 6:00-9:00 pm as we "Unlock the Mystery of the Bible."
The
night will begin with pizza and an adventure that will take the children
through the different libraries of books contained between the covers of their
new Bibles. The night will close with a treasure seeker sundae as
children are sent out on the adventure of a life time in their new treasure
book, the Bible! Registration is available online. Cost is $10.
Student
Ministry
Holy
Ground | July 23rd | 8pm - All rising 9th
through 12th grade students are invited to join us in the Upper Room for an
intense time of worship. July
19-23 | 6th Grade | VBS Xtreme | 9:30am-12:30pm | $50 or lessRising 6th graders sign up for VBS Xtreme! This is nothing
like normal VBS. Sign up today. Forms are online. July
19-23 | 7-12th Grade | VBS Teen Helpers | 9:30am-12:30pm | FreeRising 7-12th graders this is a great opportunity for you
to come serve the church and help lead VBS. Forms are online.
College/Young Adult Ministry
Pursuit
this week, July 15- Kristen Hines and Max Francis! Join us at 7pm in the Upper Room. Also
'Bible party' on Sunday mornings: We are in the 20th chapter of
Acts- see you at 9:30 am this Sunday in the CAC Aerobics Room. FYI-
WE are out of tickets for the July 24 Hillsong concert, and our Passion 2011
tickets are going quickly. Registration forms for Passion 2011 are out, 2nd
floor B hall. Questions, contact Gaylyn Kelly. International
Internship Program is bringing such glory to God. I am thrilled
to report that God continues to provide exceedingly more than we could have
thought to ask for or think possible. Max Francis and Greg Greene have
both just returned from their internship time in Kenya. Sarah Beth Holt
is departing this week and there are currently 3 other young adults who are
seeking God's Will about serving HIM in this way. Continue to pray for
Reece Chapman who is currently serving in Kisumu, Kenya in a medical
clinic. If you would like more information about how you can be involved
with this movement of God, please contact Gaylyn Kelly.
Recreation
Ministry
A
few spots are still available in the following camps. Contact the Rec Department at 770-971-5280 for availability.
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
Check
in at the CAC and wear your shin guards. We will provide drinks and
snack.
Youth
Fall Sports Registration Deadline - Monday, July 26. Baseball,
Softball, T-ball, Soccer, Flag Football and Volleyball. Registration is
processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If leagues are full before the
deadline, participants in those leagues will be placed on a waiting list, so
don't wait. For more information call the Rec Department at 770-971-5280.
Youth
Fall Sports Skills Evaluation - Saturday, July 31. It is
imperative for all players to attend a skills evaluation session (Pre-K leagues
do not attend skills evaluations). Information from these sessions are used in
the team building process. For your child's skills evaluation time, go to
the "Rec Update" on our website at mtbethel.org/rec. For more
information, call the Recreation Department at 770-971-5280.
Adult
Co-ed Softball -
Join us this fall in our newly improved Coed Softball League. Our
Thompson-Sheffield inspired format will allow players of all skill levels to
enjoy the fun and fellowship of softball (Don't worry guys you can bat
normal). With a modified fence distance and restricted flight ball,
player safety is maximized. Ages 19+. Space is limited. Please
register your complete team with Adam Sheffield or contact him for more
information - 770-971-4299. Registration
deadline is Monday, August 2.
*New* Adult Men's
Basketball- In college or recently graduated and looking for a place to continue
intramural basketball? Well look no further as 19-30 year old men's
basketball is finally here. Space is limited. Please register your
complete team with Adam Sheffield or contact him for more information - 770-971-4299. Registration deadline is
Monday, August 2.
Adult
Bowling League- The season will begin with a get-acquainted night on Monday, August 30,
at 6:00pm with a free night of bowling for all new or returning bowlers at the
Brunswick Zone Lanes (Delk Road). The season will begin after Labor Day on
Monday, September 13, at 6:00pm. This is a mixed men and women's
league. The teams are four people with one or more women on each team. It is a
fun and good way to meet new people. For more information, contact Adrien
Freeman at 770-973-3763.
Fitness
Boot
Camp, Zumba, Body Sculpting, Pilates, Yoga fitness series: begins August 2 - Join one of our many classes. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing. Babysitting available for some classes. Call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for additional
information.
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
Aloha
Day Club
is an exciting 3.5 hour programfor those individuals 55+years of age
and older who have stopped driving and are in need of socialization outside of
the home in a safe and nurturing setting. Our weekday program incorporates
exercises designed for older adults, music and stimulating games, lunch and
discussions into each session. We meet Monday, Wednesdays & Thursdays from
10:30pm - 2:00pm. For more information visit us online or call Aloha
To Aging, Inc at 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $87,488
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $135,887
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offerings Needed to Date - $312,654
Weekend Minister on Call -- 770-354-5433 |
Our Joys & Concerns
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Bob Nash, now living in the Father's House. The Paschal Candle also burns in honor of the baptism of Blake Shaw Barnes, son of Ben & Amy Barnes.
We extend Christian sympathy to Jan Nash in the loss of her husband, Bob Nash; to Arlin, Sheri, Robby, Andrew, Daron & Elise Johnson in the loss of Arlin's mother, Sharon Johnson; to Todd, Becky & Olivia Bechtel in the loss of Becky's sister, Joan Burns; and to Mack, Martha and Mia Cobb in the loss of Mack's mother, Helen Cobb. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
We wish to congratulate Chelsea Tenbarge & Bruce Shaver who were married in our Sanctuary on July 10, 2010 by Rev. Jody Ray.
Recently hospitalized: Katherine Guthrie, Dennis Harvison.
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Where the Action Is 
Sunday, July
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
Camp S.P.L.A.T. - for K-5th Graders - F011 & F015
11:00am
God's Garden - A35
Monday,
July 19
9:30am
Vacation Bible School
7:00pm
Twilight Twirlers - D14/15
7:30pm
Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Meeting Hall
Tuesday,
July 20
9:00am
Membership Committee - B112
9:30am
Vacation Bible School
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D Hall
10:30am
Knitting Angels - B109
6:00pm
Missions Committee - F011
7:00pm
Grief Support Group - B106
Wednesday,
July 21
9:30am
Vacation Bible School
1:00pm
Bridge Group - Community Center East
4:00pm
Line Dancing - Aerobics Room
6:00pm
VBS Family Fun Night - CAC
6:30pm
Divorce Recovery Support Group - Frankie's Italian Restaurant
6:30pm
Summer Choir Rehearsal - A18
Thursday,
July 22
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D Hall
9:30am
Vacation Bible School
7:00pm
Prayer Ministry - B106
7:00pm
Pursuit - Upper Room
Friday,
July 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
Vacation Bible School
5:00pm
Tatman/Collins Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary
8:00pm
Holy Ground Student Worship Service - Upper Room
Saturday,
July 24
10:00am
Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
6:00pm
Tatman/Collins Wedding - Sanctuary
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