Welcome New Members:
Kim Corn, 1197 Fairfield Dr, Marietta 30068, 678-230-1540;
Jake, Rachel, Jackson & Virginia Grace Taylor, 1116 Princeton Walk, Marietta 30068, 678-324-1624

The next Healing Service is Sunday, September 5, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are welcome.

Mt. Bethel's Administrative Council will meet Sunday, September 12, at 12:15pm in the Chapel.

MUST Ministries is in desperate need of food for its pantry. They are completely out of canned chicken, ham, tuna, salmon and protein of any kind. They have no flour, instant potatoes, jelly, dry milk, oatmeal, grits, canned beans, spaghetti sauce, canned spaghetti meals, tomatoes or tomato sauce. They are running very low on dry beans, rice, boxed dinners, mac & cheese and spaghetti. Please drop your food donations in the barrels around the church. You can make a difference!

Construction of Mt. Bethel's 28th & 29th Habitat Homes begins Tuesday, September 7. Volunteers are needed to build the homes - no experience required. 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.

Who will feed the Habitat volunteers while they are building? Perhaps your business, small group, Bible study or Sunday school class? Each of those days there are from 15-30 volunteers we need to feed well so they can do the work we are called to do. So if you don't think you can't paint or hold a hammer, you can be a part of this incredible mission by serving those who can. Please call Sue Stone at 770-977-3273 to sign up for your date.

Beth Moore Live Simulcast - Saturday, September 18, 10am-5pm in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 9:00am. Beth Moore and worship leader, Travis Cottrell, via satellite from Chicago, directly to the community of Mt. Bethel, will inspire you and fill you with the perfect mix of Biblically-sound teaching and worship from the comfort of our Sanctuary. New ticket price this year of $15 in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore or by registering on line at mtbethel.org. A fabulous 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 online or in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore.

Pictorial Directory - 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.
We are getting down to the last few weeks Lifetouch will be here: September 7-11; September 14-18; September 22- 25 (this week will be available for sign-ups soon!). So sign up quickly! Visit our website at mtbethel.org or call Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 to schedule your appointment.  We look forward to seeing you!

The Seekers Sunday School class will begin a study of Tony Campolo's RED LETTER CHRISTIANS  on Sunday, September 12. This book examines many hot button issues from the perspective of Jesus' red-letter words in the Bible.  All are invited to join us at 9:30 in room F309 for lively discussion.
 
Ushers are needed in all of our worship services. Prayerfully consider becoming involved in our worship services by serving in this manners. Ushers serve for a month at a time quarterly, and are needed at 9:30 and 11:00. Contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 to volunteer or if you have any questions.
 
Congratulations to Quentin & Mary Jacobsen who are celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary on September 4, 2010.
 
Do you want information about the planned Mt. Bethel's Courtyard (Columbarium) and Memorial Walk ? For more information, please contact Dan Boswell at 678-560-3259 or Gale Koven at 678-560-7450.
 
"Diane and Friends" - Sunday, September 26, at 6:30pm in Mt. Bethel's Sanctuary - the Concert will be a play featuring friends from past concerts, including Lee Herring and Charlie Marus from Mt. Bethel, Thom & Nicole Gray from Due West UMC, and Tom & Mylinda Milley from Marietta FUMC. Come see the Camp Hope story like you've never heard it before! Fun for the whole family. No tickets necessary, a love offering will be taken.
 

Each week, Mt. Bethel's Flower Ministry takes the flowers that are donated for our Sunday Service and divides them into 4 or 5 smaller arrangements. These arrangements are then delivered to members of the church who may need a bit of a "pick-me-up." This is a small, quiet ministry that has touched so many families. We are looking for a few more volunteers to join in. Requirements are: time on Mondays once a month and a desire to bring a little joy (and flowers) to others. Please contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 to volunteer or for more information.

If you would like to purchase the altar flowers, please contact Debi Wyatt at 678-560-2437.

 

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy has an opening in the After School program. This is a part-time position with the hours of 3:00 to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.  Responsibilities would include monitoring homework, supervising students on the playground and in the After School classroom.  This is an ideal position for a high school or college student. For more information, please contact Suzanne Decker.

 

Have you printed your back-to-school photos?  Saturday is a perfect time to crop them!! Visit the Scrapbook Ministry's Saturday All Day Crop in B116 on Saturday, September 11, from 9:00am to 9:00pm. The crop is $25 which is donated to Mt. Bethel's children's ministry. Registration is required. Contact Julie. Please visit our website to obtain additional information.

 

We are accepting vendor applications  at this time for our 19th annual Ribbons & Holly Handcrafted Market Saturday, November 6. Applications and all information may be downloaded at mtbethel.org or vendors may contact Cindie Wertz at 770-973-6471.

 

The Bulletin Committee meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 in B116. If you have a couple of hours to volunteer, please join them. Here is their schedule for September:   
September 8 -- No Meeting

September 15 -- Project Mail Call "Project"   
September 22 -- Trivia

September 29 -- Label the Action

 

Did you know that there are active parent prayer groups in Cobb County schools? The Mt.Bethel Christian Academy has a Moms in Touch prayer group but so do many of the surrounding East Cobb schools. The purpose of Moms in Touch (MIT) is to intercede for our children through prayer and to pray that our schools may be guided by biblical values and high moral standards. Join an existing prayer group for Murdock, Timber Ridge, Dodgen, Pope OR start a new one for Dickerson, Shallowford Falls, Addison, etc. MIT groups are specific to YOUR child's public or private elementary, middle or high school praying the four steps of prayer:  Praise, Confession, Thanksgiving, Intercession. For more info visit momsintouch.org or contact Margie Crawford, MIT Cobb County coordinator.

Student Ministry
 
Life Groups will kick off on September 12 with our 2nd Annual Life Group Olympics! We'll meet in the CAC from 6-8pm. ALL Life Groups will be participating in this event! You should hear from your student's Life Group leader in the next week or so. They'll be giving you much more information, so be looking for their phone call or email.  We are still in need of several Life Group leaders, so please pray about whether or not this is where God may be calling you to serve. For more information, please contact Lauren Eden at 678-569-7882. 
 
DNOW Save the Date! Dnow 2011 will be Feb. 11-13. Put it on your calendar.
 
Apostle/Disciple Class Sign-Ups. We have a few spots left for these classes.  Apostle and Disciple classes are more in-depth Bible Study classes that require a bigger commitment.  There are weekly homework assignments and greater accountability.  Classes start in September.  Forms are online our outside the Upper Room.
 
Coming soon to your September Break! "A Couple Days of Chaos." Join us September 19-22 from 6-8pm here at Mt. Bethel. No forms required. Everything is free. Bring your friends. More details to follow.

College/Young Adult Ministry

A coed Young Adult Life Group has formed and meets Tuesday from 7-10:00 pm at 1480 Brookcliff Drive, 30062. ALL ARE WELCOME. 

Women's Ministry

The Lynn Smith Circle will meet on Wednesday, September 8, at 12:00 noon in B118.This circle is a service-oriented group of women mostly age 50 and over. Carolyn Nowell from Foster Care Support will speak at our meeting. If you have any questions or would like more information about our circle, please contact either Deborah Coyne 770-321-1013 or Gail Cook 770-973-7598.

Recreation Ministry

Fitness

Boot Camp, Zumba, Body Sculpting, Yoga and Pilates classes - Fall fitness series:  It's never too late to join one of our many classes.  Go to mtbethel.org for complete schedule and pricing or call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for more information.  Baby sitting available for some classes.

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 program for 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 therapeutic program incorporates exercises designed for older adults, music and stimulating games, lunch and interactive discussions into each session. We meet Monday, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:30pm - 2:00pm. For more information call 678-439-1177 or e-mail us visit our website alohatoaging.org.