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Message from the Minister
Important People In Our Lives
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last five Academy Award winners for best actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us can remember the headline winners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But, the applause dies, awards tarnish, achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who make your life-journey more enjoyable and meaningful.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier? The lesson? The people who make a difference in your life are not always the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most fame. The people who make a difference are the people who care about you. How about you? Are you making a difference for the good in someone else's life?
If you would like to make a difference in another's life and enhance your life's journey, here's the secret . . . join a "Life Group" in Mt. Bethel today.
Sign-up tables are throughout the building. Do it! I promise that it will make your life more meaningful and more fun.
Let's Make a Difference Together!
Randy
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Worship Services This Week 
Fall Kick-off Celebration
9:30
& 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"Building, Rejoicing & Anticipating": Dr. Randy Mickler
Philippians 3:12-16
Back to School Kick Off Celebration with S.P.L.A.T.itude!
9:30 & 11am in the CAC
Kindergarten-5th Grade
St.
Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"Building, Rejoicing & Anticipating"
via video: Rev. Jon Ponders
Philippians 3:12-16
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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:
Brent, Jaimie, Audrey, Hudson, Nolan & Cole Bassett, 3438 Hickory Woods Trail, Marietta 30066, 678-402-7768;
Christine Phelps, 4530 Firestone Drive, Marietta 30067, 770-575-0507;
Patrick, Merri, Ellamay & Keller Ulman, 2138 Stone Hollow Court, Marietta 30062,
678-353-6652.
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.
Have
you printed vacation photos? Saturday afternoon is a perfect
time to crop them!! Visit the Scrapbook Ministry's Saturday Evening Crop
located in B116 on Saturday, August 7, from 3:00-9:00. The crop is $15
which is donated to Mt. Bethel's Children's Ministry. You must register in
advance by emailing scrapbookministry@gmail.com. Please
visit the Scrapbook page to obtain additional information.
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.
Pictorial Directory - 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
11
-- Bingo
August
18
-- Quarterly Birthdays
August
25
-- Label the Action
"Diane
and Friends" - Sunday, September 26, at 6:30pm - Diane
Parrish's annual concert to raise funds for kidz2leaders, a/k/a Camp
Hope, a ministry that the Mt. Bethel members have supported since its inception
in 1999. Come hear Diane and friends, Charlie Marus, Lee Herring and Ira
Pittman (to name a few) and enjoy an evening of song and mission. No tickets
necessary. A love offering will be collected - all proceeds going
directly to the children of Camp Hope!
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
Ministry
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.
If
you did not receive a letter in the mail with a Sunday School registration form
for your 2-year-old (must be 2 before 9/1/10), please call
770-971-0668 or email Janis Caverlee. New classes
begin August 15.
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
Wednesday
- August 4- Join us in the Upper Room at 6pm 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.
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. College/Young Adult Ministry
Anson
McMahon, our dnow2010 communicator will be sharing. Love offering will be
collected. Sunday,
August 8 - 9:30 we will be discussing Acts 23! ***The CAC is being used for Children's Activities; therefore we will meet, just this Sunday, in room B207!
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.
Women's Ministry
The
Diane Mickler Circle will meet Monday, August 9, at 11:00
a.m. in the H House for an informal gathering and sack lunch. Bring a sandwich
and come visit with your Circle friends. Cola, water and coffee will be
provided. Contact Linda Lakshas for additional details.
Recreation
Ministry
Youth
Fall Sports Skills Evaluation - Volleyball
evaluations are Thursday, August 5.
Coaches
Meetings - Tuesday, August 24. For all head and assistant coaches in
the Olympia Room of the CAC.
5:30
- Volleyball & Flag Football
6:30
- Soccer
7:30
- Baseball, Softball, T-Ball
Team
Coordinator Meeting - Wednesday, August 25 in the Olympia Room of the
CAC.
Youth
Fall Sports - Practices begin August 26 - August 28.
Coaches
Clinics- Head coaches and assistant coaches, please come to one of the following free
clinics and learn to teach your players the proper techniques and skills needed
for a successful season.
Volleyball:
Tuesday, August 24from 6:15-7:15 (after the coaches meeting) at Mt. Bethel in the CAC.
Baseball/Softball/T-Ball:
Saturday, August 28from 8:15am - 10:00am at Sports-A-Rama presented by Sports-A-Rama.
Soccer:
Saturday, August 28 -
Leagues A, B, C, D, R, S (Pre-K - 3rd grade) from 8:30am - 9:30am; Leagues E
& F (4th - 6th grade) from 9:30am - 10:30am at Mt. Bethel Fields of Dreams
presented by the Atlanta Silverbacks organization. (If rain, it will be in the
Gym).
For
more information contact Pam Skelton - 678-560-7429.
Adult
Coed Softball - Begins August 11. For more information contact
Adam Sheffield at 770-971-4299 or adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org.
New
CAC Hours of Operation - beginning Monday, August 9 the CAC will
be open Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8:30pm; Saturday 8:30am - 4:00pm; Sunday
CLOSED.
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 -- $107,368
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $475,821
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offerings Needed to Date - $781,634
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Our Joys & Concerns
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Amanda Christopher, given by Mom, Dad and Matt.
The rosebuds on the altar are in honor of the births of Joseph Mason Turner, son of Joey & Mary Margaret Turner, on July 27, 2010; and Charlotte Carol Fann, daughter of Cleve & Ashley Fann, on July 8, 2010.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Melanie Stolz, now living in the Father's House.
We extend Christian sympathy to Wayne Stolz, Tim, Abby & Allie Stolz & Bill, Stacy, Lily & Griffin John in the loss of Wayne's wife, Melanie Stolz. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
Recently hospitalized: Bill Hudson, Darell Jones, Edward Lunn.
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Where the Action Is 
Sunday,
August 8
9:30am
Sunday School
9:30am
Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am
God's Garden - Gym Olympia Room
9:30am
Children's Worship Service - Gym
10:30am
Covered Dish Luncheon - Fellowship Hall
11:00am
Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am
Children's Worship Service - Gym
11:00am
Sunday School
11:00am
God's Garden - Gym Olympia Room
12:00pm
Covered Dish Luncheon - Fellowship Hall
5:00pm
Student Ministries Life Groups
5:00pm
Living Waters Bible Study - F015
5:00pm
Youth Choir Kickoff - A18
6:00pm
Middle School & High School Back to School Kickoff - Fellowship Hall
6:00pm
Consignment Sale Meeting - B109
8:30pm
Men's Basketball - Gym
Monday,
August 9
9:00am
MBCA Meet & Greet - F Building
9:45am
Consignment Sale Committee - B109
10:00am
Diane Mickler Circle - H House
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
MBCA Middle School Back to School Party - Gym
7:00pm
Happy Tails Board Meeting - B109
7:00pm
Twilight Twirlers - D14/15
7:30pm
Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Meeting Hall
Tuesday,
August 10
7:30am
Middle School Breakfast - Gym
8:30am
MBCA 6th Grade Orientation - Sanctuary
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D Hall
10:30am
Knitting Angels - B109
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:30pm
Career Ministry - Resume Review & Networking - Community Center
6:30pm
Cobb Gem & Mineral Society - F011
7:00pm
Grief Support Group - B106
7:00pm
Veteran's Ministry - Tijuana Joe's
7:30pm
Career Ministry Program - Community Center
Wednesday,
August 11
9:00am
MBCA Convocation - Sanctuary
10:00am
Booktalk Discussion Group - B106
11:30am
Bulletin Committee - B116
1:00pm
Bridge Group - Community Center East
4:00pm
Line Dancing - Aerobics Room
4:30-6:45pm
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall
4:30pm
iPraise Parent's Meeting - Sanctuary
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Choir Rehearsal for 9:30 service
6:00pm
SPLAT U Children's Program - F Basement
6:30pm
Divorce Recovery Support Group - H House
6:30pm
Pre-Baptism Class for Parents - Chapel
6:30pm
Safe Sanctuary Training - F113
7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
7:00pm
Inside Out Student Ministries - Upper B Hall
7:00pm
Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Thursday,
August 12
9:30am
Mother's Morning Out - D Hall
9:30am
Quilting for Christ - F001
1:00pm
Crafter's Guild - H House
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm
Preschool Orientation - Sanctuary
6:30pm
Foster Family Ministry Training - H House
7:00pm
Prayer Ministry - B106
7:30pm
Areopagus Forum - Community Center
Friday,
August 13
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
12:45pm
MBCA Parent Council Board - F001
5:00-10:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
5:30pm
Whitney Seay/David Haas Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary
6:00pm
MBCA New Parent Reception - Media Center
6:00pm
Romania Mission Team Picture Party - Community Center
Saturday,
August 14
8:00am-8:00pm
Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
10:00am
Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
5:30pm
Whitney Seay/David Haas Wedding - Sanctuary
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