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Message from the Minister
A New Season!
Keep these thoughts in mind as we begin a new season together at Mt. Bethel . . . our 23rd!
"The Will of God will never take you
Where the Grace of God cannot keep you,
Where the arms of God cannot help you,
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.
"The Will of God will never take you
Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the presence of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule you.
"The Walk of God will never take you
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you."
- - Author unknown - -
Let's follow His Will and make this new season the best one yet!
See you Sunday,
Randy
Sometimes you'll hear people say about their experience of worship in their church, "I don't get anything out of worship at my church." It's sad that folks feel this way about their church. Unfortunately, those who proclaim this do not have the right attitude for worshipping God. We do not worship to receive but to give. All Christian worship is for the purpose of giving offering to God in thanksgiving and praise for what God has done for us. It is a time we offer ourselves to God in Christ as His disciples. There are a variety of ways to worship God, all are blessed if we keep our focus on God. Some denominations do not allow choirs because they feel it produces a form of "entertainment" for the worshipper. Some denominations do not allow musical instruments for the same reason. The United Methodist tradition incorporates many different styles of worship, largely because our God is bigger than any single style. In your mind, if God can only be worshipped in one way, one style of worship . . . it's time to expand your understanding of God and worship.
Mt. Bethel provides four inspiring styles of worship each Sunday. Regardless of the style you prefer, each service is God-focused. Your presence is vital to our faith community in worship. The styles of worship will vary every so often, but the priority of our focus will not.
I look forward to worshipping with you whenever, wherever and however possible.
Randy
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Worship Services This Week 
Chapel Service
8:15am in the Chapel
"Choose Your Slavery": Rev.
Kelly Brumbeloe
Matthew 11:28-30
Sanctuary Service
9:30 & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"Life's Unwritten Contracts": Dr. Randy Mickler
Luke
15:31-32
Encounter (Contemporary) Service
11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
"Choose Your Slavery": Rev.
Kelly Brumbeloe
Matthew 11:28-30
St. Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"Out of the Comfort Zone": Rev. Jon Ponders
Matthew
14:22-33
Camp S.P.L.A.T. Children's Worship for K-5th Grade
11:00am in the Basement of the F Building
"GOD IS . . . All Knowing"
I Samuel 16:1-13
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.
Welcome New Members:
Jim, Kristy, Vann & Luke Flowers, 213 Lamplighter Lane, Marietta 30067, 770-983-7478.
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.
The Healing Service will be Sunday, August 1, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are welcome to attend.
Third 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. Third 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.
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!
Habitat
for Humanity - Construction of Mt. Bethel's 28th & 29th Habitat Homes
begins Tuesday, September 7. Volunteers are needed to build the
homes - no experience required. Groups and/or individuals are needed to
provide lunches and refreshments. Work days are Tuesday, September 7 through
Saturday, September 11; Saturday, September 18; Monday, October 4 through
Saturday, October 9; Saturday, October 16; Saturday, October 30
(dedication). Volunteers can sign up at the Habitat table on Sunday
mornings in September or at mtbethel.org/habitat.
The
Bulletin Committee meets each Wednesday in August at 11:30 in B116. Please join
in the fun:
August 4 -- Luau
Luncheon/Bring a Dish
August
11
-- Bingo
August
18
-- Quarterly Birthdays
August
25
-- Label the Action
Join
the fun of the 5th Annual Dog Days Run sponsored by the Rotary Club of East
Cobb - August 14
- with all net proceeds benefitting local and international service projects -
including Camp Hope. The 5K race starts at 7:00am; the 1-mile fun run starts at
7:45am & the "Tot Trot" starts at 8:00am. Register at
www.active.com. For more information, contact Des Yawn at 404-401-6502. More
information can be found at eastcobbrotary.com.
The
annual Children's Consignment Sale is August 27 & 28. More details
will follow.
Beth
Moore Live Simulcast/ Saturday, September 19 from 9am-5pm in the Sanctuary. Tickets
available online or in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore. Living Proof Live Simulcast
brings beloved teacher, Beth Moore, and worship leader, Travis Cottrell, via
simulcast from the windy city of Chicago directly to the community of Mt.
Bethel. Enjoy the perfect mix of biblically sound teaching and worship
from the comfort of our church. New ticket price of $15 in the Mt. Bethel
Bookstore or by registering on line at mtbethel.org/bethmoore. A box lunch
is available for $5 on a presale basis only (chicken salad croissant, chips,
apple, cookie). Deadline for lunch sales is Wednesday, September
15. Purchase on line or in the Mt. Bethel bookstore.
Children's
MinistryFall
is around the corner! Our Fall begins August 8 and we are in need of Sunday
School teachers for ages 2-10 year olds. If God has given you that
gentle nudge and you need to answer "Send me," now is the time.
Please call Dianne Hylton - 770-971-5074.
Children's
Worship at Mt Bethel happens each week at 9:30 and 11:00 for 3- and 4-year-olds
(God's Garden) and at 11:00 for 5K-2nd grade Surf's Up and 3rd- 5th graders
(The P.O.D). We
have many opportunities for you to share your time and talents. Singing,
greeting each smiling face, storytelling, computer check in and just an
available parent to assist the children during the service. Both teens and
adults needed.
Please
contact: Janis Caverlee for God's Garden,
for
Surf's Up Mark Smith, and for
The P.O.D. Sherri Juliani.
Born
to Believe Sunday School class is set to begin Sunday morning, August 15, at
11:00. This
class is designed to meet the needs of children who want to be interactive,
hands on, educational experience in a safe place to be successful, know they
are loved and can learn to live and love like Jesus. We use rotation
model class room setting that allow us to keep the children in small
groups. In order to offer this class this year we are in need of Sunday
School teachers. The age range is 5K- 5th grade. Please contact Becky Tolbert - 678-560-7447 or
Dianne Hylton - 770-971-5074.
Logistic
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings in Elementary Sunday School (11:00am)
and Preschool Sunday School (9:30 and 11:00AM) to help deliver roll books,
monitor the halls and help with supplies for the teachers. If you would
like this one hour job on Sunday's (once a month) please contact Dianne Hylton -
770-971-5074.
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.Nursery
Parents: Mark your calendars for August 8th! We will be having regular church
services with a Back to School Splatitude Celebration for ages K-5 at 9:30 am
and 11:00 am. God's Garden will be available for 3 and 4 year-olds. God's
Garden will meet in the Olympia Room of the Christian Activities Center (CAC).
The Splatitude Celebration will also be in the CAC. There will be no Children's
Sunday School that day, but there will be Adult Sunday School. Please
note, nursery will be available for children through age 2 during church
services only.
Lunch will follow both services in the Fellowship Hall. Please pick up
your nursery-age child after worship and include them in this exciting event. If
you have any questions, please contact Debbie Ruth at (770) 971-2588.
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.
Student
Ministry
August
8th- Student Ministry Fall Kick-Off9:15am
| MS Day|One |
Upper Room | Middle School students come for music, games, and a message. 9:30am
| HS Sunday School |
F011 | High School Students come to hang out and hear a great message.
HS
Sunday Mission Ops sign-ups are ongoing in August.6:00pm
| Fall Kick-Off |
Fellowship Hall | ALL middle school students, high school students, and parents
please come to see a summer video, sign up for fall activities, and enter for a
chance to win free Atlanta Dream tickets. 6:30pm
| Parent Meeting |
Parents will split off from the students for Fall Schedule Q & A. August
11th- HS Inside Out Begins- 7pm in the Upper Room - This is our
new High School worship experience with music and a message. Think Holy
Ground unplugged. Student
Ministries - On Wednesday, August 4, join us in the Upper Room at 6:00pm
for a special prayer service. All students and parents are invited to come pray
for the upcoming school year, our teachers and administrators, and the impact
they have on our students and our community. TMB
(Tuesday Morning Breakfast) begins August 10! - All Middle School students
join us for this amazing Mt. Bethel tradition. We meet in the CAC at 7:30am
every Tuesday to hang out, play games, and hear a devotion. Then we head to the
Fellowship Hall for a $3 breakfast before jumping on the busses for a free ride
to school. You don't want to miss this. College/Young Adult Ministry
at 7:00pm in Upper Room - Gaylyn will be speaking and Nic Slade will be leading
worship. On
August 4,
Anson McMahon will be speaking. Sunday
Mornings in the CAC at 9:30 - this will continue on throughout the fall.
Passion
2011 January 1-4 - Tickets Available Hey
parents! Look for information on here. There are limited
spots left. The price is $230 and will go up September 1st.
Music Ministry
It's
a whole new year for iPraise & weePraise and we want you to be a part of
it!
Online registration (no fee) open now! Children receive a new T-shirt!
Recreation
Ministry
Youth
Fall Sports - Registration
deadline has passed but there are still a few spaces left in Baseball,
Softball, T-Ball, Soccer, Flag Football and Volleyball. Call the Rec Department
at 770-971-5280 for availability.
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. Volleyball
evaluations are Thursday, August 5.
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.
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.
Family
Caregiver & Alzheimer's Support Group, August 2, 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, but must call in advance. For more information call
Aloha To Aging, Inc. at 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $147,528
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $368,453
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offerings Needed to Date - $625,308
Weekend Minister on Call -- 770-354-5433 |
Our Joys & Concerns
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Rachel Chastain, now living in the Father's House. The Paschal Candle also burns in honor of the baptism of Kaitlin Grace Welling, daughter of Richard & Stephanie Welling.
We extend Christian sympathy to John & Allie Chastain in the loss of John's wife, Rachel Chastain; to Leck, Phyllis, Lindsay & Trip Brock in the loss of Phyllis' mother, Phyllis Stuart; to Carey & Annette Smith in the loss of Annette's mother, Rachel Meeker; and to Ralph & Sherry Reed and Daniel, Shannon & Eden Herring in the loss of Sherry's brother, Fred Jackson. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
We wish to congratulate Jacquie Tatman & Josh Collins who were married in our Sanctuary on July 24, 2010 by Rev. Jody Ray.
The Ray Joseph family would like to express how the outpouring of love and support they have received during the loss of their husband and father has helped to carry them through this very difficult time. We are deeply grateful for our Mt. Bethel family.
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Where the Action Is 
Sunday,
August 1
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
Encounter Worship Service - Fellowship Hall
11:00am
Sunday School
11:00am
Camp S.P.L.A.T. - for K-5th Graders - F011 & F015
11:00am
God's Garden - A35
12:15pm
Healing Service - Chapel
Monday,
August 2
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
7:00pm
Twilight Twirlers - D14/15
7:30pm
Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Meeting Hall
Tuesday,
August 3
9:00am
Membership Committee - B112
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D Hall
10:30am
Knitting Angels - B109
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Small Group Leader Dinner & Training - Fellowship Hall
7:00pm
Grief Support Group - B106
7:00pm
Women's Cancer Support Group - Community Center
Wednesday,
August 4
11:30am
Bulletin Committee - B116
1:00pm
Bridge Group - Community Center East
4:00pm
Line Dancing - Aerobics Room
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:30pm
Divorce Recovery Support Group - Frankie's Italian Restaurant
7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
Thursday,
August 5
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D Hall
9:30am
Quilting for Christ - F001
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
5:30pm
OK for Youth Mentor Meeting - F015
6:30pm
Happy Tails Orientation - F001
7:00pm
Prayer Ministry - B106
7:00pm
Pursuit - Upper Room
Friday,
August 6
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 - D Hall
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Girl Scout Training Class - B118
Saturday,
August 7
9:00am
Sunday School Teacher Training - Fellowship Hall
10:00am
Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
3:00-9:00pm
Scrapbook Crop - B115-118
7:00pm
Contemporary SS Class Game Night - Community Center
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