Mt. Bethel UMC - October 10, 2010

    In 1731 John Wesley began to limit his expenses so that he would have money to give "to the Lord's work." He records that one year his income was 30 pounds and his living expenses were 28 pounds, so he had two pounds to give away. The next year his income doubled, but he still managed to live on 28 pounds, so he had 32 pounds to give to the "Lord's work." In the third year, his income jumped to 90 pounds. Instead of letting his expenses rise with his income, he kept them at 28, and gave away 62 "to the Lord's work." The fourth year he received 120 pounds. As before, his expenses were 28 pounds, so his giving rose to 92 pounds.
    John Wesley's example of giving is not the modern-day pattern of giving. According to Gallup, offerings decrease as income increases, on the average. The Gallup people found that low and moderate income Americans, including churchgoers, are more generous than upper income Americans.
    The Reverend Reuben Tinker, an eloquent Presbyterian minister, observed in 1830, "the heavier the purse hangs down, the tighter the strings."
    It has been my observation that the "givers" of this world fair better than the "non-givers." In fact, Jesus confirms this in Luke's Gospel: "Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, passed down, shaken together, running over, will be the measure you receive." (Luke 6:38)
    Currently, Mt. Bethel's giving is 11% below last year's at this time. This would be a great time for those of us who can give more than our "fair-share" to do so.
    And may your receivings match your givings.

                      See you at the Receiving & Giving Place!
                      Randy

Worship Services This Week

Chapel Service
8:15am in the Chapel
"Where's the Church?
Rev. Kelly Brumbeloe
Acts 2:42-47

Day One Middle School Worship
9:15am in the Upper Room

Sanctuary Service
9:30 & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
"The Gospel According to You" - Dr. Randy Mickler
Acts 27:13-25

Encounter (Contemporary) Service
11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
"When Worship Turns to War" - Rev. Jody Ray
2 Chronicles 20:1-30; 15

St. Philip UMC
11:00am at St. Philip UMC
"Power of the Good Example" - Rev. Kim McGarr
1 Thessalonians 1:3-10

Surf's Up (K-2nd Grade)
11:00am in F015
"Follow His Directions!!"
Proverbs 1:17

The P.O.D. (3rd-5th Grade)
11:00am in the Upper Room
"Wisdom from a Crumbly Cookie"
Proverbs 1:17

God's Garden Worship Ages 3 (9/01/10) through Pre K 9:30am & 11am in A35

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 Mt. Bethel Day Care is now hiring full-time Assistant Teachers. If interested in applying, please contact Dee Stolz at 678-560-8005 or come by the center at 615 Woodlawn Drive to pick up an application.

Please join us for the MBCA Variety Show on Saturday, October 16, at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $2 per person and can be bought at the door. It will be a fun night for the whole family.

Library Grand Opening - After several months of reorganizing, taking inventory, etc., the Library is ready to officially open in its new location(s) on Wednesday, October 13, from 3:00-6:00pm in Bldg. B. We will have cookies to share & volunteers will be available to answer questions or help with checking out books. The fiction and biography books for adults are in B116; the non-fiction for adults are in B118; the reference books are in Rev. Kelly Brumbeloe's office; and the fiction and non-fiction for early education, juvenile and youth are in the Children's Ministry area. The official hours for the Adults in B116 and B118 are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-6:00pm. Access to these rooms at other times will depend upon meeting schedules. The volunteers will only be available to assist on the official days and hours. The official hours for the Children's books are Monday-Friday 9:00am -5:00pm.

Volunteers are needed to help build Mt. Bethel's 28th & 29th Habitat Homes - workdays remaining are Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, October 30 (dedication). Volunteers can sign up at mtbethel.org.

Thank you Mt. Bethel for your support of the West Virginia/Hands of Hope Ministry. You have donated generously to the HOH trailer near the CAC, knitted blankets & infant caps, nearly 100 church members have participated in mission trips to W.Va. this year, and you have supported the ministry with your prayers and contributions. Please visit our table in the connector October 10 to learn more about the W.Va. ministry's outreach, provide a Christmas dinner for a W.Va. family, or sign up for a 2011 mission trip.

Mt. Bethel's Not So Scary TRUNK OR TREAT - Saturday, October 30, from 5:30-7:00pm In the Fairfield Parking Lot. Check in at 5:15-5:30 for parking cars and setting up. Cars will remain parked until dismissal at 7:00pm. Your ticket in is a canned food item which will be donated to MUST Ministries Food Bank. Come in costume, decorate your trunk, bring candy to share. We'll have Jumpies, DJ Tall Mikey and games. Dinner is hot dogs, chips and lemonade. Bring your whole family for an evening of fun. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. Questions? Call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074.

Adoptive Parents' Support Group - Our mission is to support the community of adoptive parents in Mt. Bethel and the surrounding community with monthly meetings, resources for parents and children, mentor program, and training opportunities. Meeting place and time: We will meet in B118 from 7-9pm the second Tuesday of each month starting October 12. Contacts: Jane Martin at 404-702-9210 or Betsy Brown at 678-548-2917.

Mt. Bethel is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive, painless health screenings on Monday, November 15. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for the Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm Package for $139. All four ultrasound screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Your health is in your hands, so call 1-888-653-6441 for more information or to pre-register.

You can change a youth's life by mentoring- Jesus Christ is the Master of all mentors. He has commanded us to go and make disciples. What could be more fulfilling than to lead an at-risk teenager to know God, make good choices, and possibly take up the mentoring baton himself? Are there challenges - yes. Is it possible you might never reach your mentee? Yes, but it is also possible there are discussions that the two of you have that he/she will remember later - that will lead to better choices and a better life through Christ. Join Opportunity Knocks for Youth, a faith-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk teens, and begin your mentoring experience. In addition to mentoring, OK for Youth needs volunteers to help with fundraising and technology. Contact Bill Spell at 404-245-2274 or Dale Champion at 678-641-1968. To learn more about us go to our website ok4youth.org. Your mentoring could transition into a lasting friendship that changes two lives, not just one

The Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency (formerly the Samaritan House) has already gotten requests for winter wear (coats, jackets, gloves, caps, scarves, ear muffs, etc.)

In addition, they always have a need for men and women's dress clothes, i.e. suits, dresses, sport coats, slacks, dress shirts, blouses (please use hangers), ties, shoes and belts to wear on job interviews. Casual clothes, men's leather dress shoes and new underwear & socks are also needed. Drop items off at the Missions trailer to the left of the CAC. Tax receipts are available in the front desk of the CAC. For more information, please contact Sam Smith at 770-565-8233.

Children's Ministry

SPLAT University for kids begins a new study this Wednesday night, October 6, entitled "Texting God through Prayer." We will be discussing prayer as communication with God, and the imPACT it has on our lives. ImPACT stands for "im" - instant messaging and PACT - Praise, Ask, Confess, and Thank. BRING YOUR BIBLE. Register online for this session, if not already paid, here.

Student Ministry

HS Inside Out| October 6|7-8:30pm|Upper Room

A Wednesday night worship experience designed specifically for High School students. You'll connect with God through authentic worship and relevant messages. We hope you'll join us! Attention!!! There will be no Inside Out next Wednesday, October 13. Please join us at Pope High School for "Fields of Faith." Look here for more info.

MS Day| One| October 10 |9:15-10:45am|Upper Room

Our middle school worship service is packed with crazy games, fun skits, engaging worship, and relevant messages. Come join us every Sunday morning as we dig into the book of Matthew and see how God's Word applies to our lives.

HS Sunday School| October 10|9:30am|F011

Attention all high school students!!! Join us on Sunday mornings for fun, fellowship, Bible lessons, and the occasional breakfast!

HS Mission Ops| October 10

An opportunity for high school students to share the love of Christ by serving others. We currently have 45 high school students signed up to serve at 9:30 am in numerous ministries within the church. To sign up for Mission Ops, please pick up a form upstairs in the B Building.

MS Swimtober | October 10 | 4:30pm to 9pm

Indoor swimming ("Swimming in October") at the South Cobb Aquatic Center. Students meet in the Upper Room at 4:30pm & will return at 9pm. Cost is $10. To sign up, pick up a registration form in the Upper B Hallway or online. Registration deadline has been extended to Friday, Oct. 8th at Noon. DO NOT show up Sunday with a form. We won't have a spot for you. Put it on Your Calendar! The next "Next Big Thing" is a Corn Maze on November 14!

HS Karaoke Party | October 10 | 6-8pm | Upper Room

This is a little different than previously advertised. Meet us in the Upper Room for FREE PIZZA and Karaoke! Bring friends!

Girl's Revolve Tour|January 28-29 |Arena at Gwinnett Center|$99

All middle and high school girls and their moms are invited to join us for the Revolve Tour at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 28-29. Moms, this is a great opportunity for you to spend time with your daughter and her friends, so please take advantage of this opportunity! For more information about this weekend, visit mtbethel.org or contact Lauren Eden.

Spring Break Trips

MS Spring Breakaway Disney | April 4-8| Sign up now - online only - only 50 spots

We are traveling to Orlando, Florida and spending 2 DAYS in the Disney World theme parks. Register here.

HS Spring Break Mission Trips

9th and 10th Grade students are going to the Bahamas and 11th and 12th Grade students are going to Belize. Find out everything you need to know at the Information Meeting on Sunday, October 31, in the Upper Room (Bahamas 1-2pm, Belize 3-4pm).

M25's | Oct. 10th, 2010 | Middle School from 4-7pm, High School from 2-5:30pm

These are Mission Days where our students reach out to the community in lots of ways. Forms are outside the Upper Room (B200) or you can print one out online.

Student Ministry Weekly Update

In addition to receiving news through the Church-wide weekly e-blast, you can also subscribe to the Student Ministry Weekly Update. To be added to this email list please send your email address to Shannon Herring.

Attention high school and college students: Camp Glisson in North Georgia is holding interviews for both LITs and Crew members for next summer's camps. Interviews are held at Due West UMC on November 20. Please visit campglisson.org for complete details.

College/Young Adult Ministry

A coed Young Adult Life Group has formed and meets Tuesday from 7-10:00 pm. Please contact Gaylyn Kelly for info.

Women's Ministry

The Diane Mickler Circle will meet on Monday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the H House. The program will be an update on MUST Ministries' programs and needs. Call Linda Lakshas at 770-579-1862 for further details.

The Dorothy Summerour Circle will meet on Wednesday, October 13, at the home of Anita Quillen, 2485 Monterey Dr. NE, Marietta, GA 30068-3051. Social time begins at 9:45 followed by our meeting.

2011 Women's Retreat - February 4-6 at the Marriott Auburn Opelika Hotel & Conference Center in Alabama. Our Event speaker will be Eva Self and our Worship Leader will be Rev. Diane Parrish. Register online at mtbethel.org

Ladies Night Out - Join us Monday, November 8, for our fabulous fall Ladies Night Out

as we welcome Keri Wyatt Kent to our annual "sharing family traditions." Keri Wyatt Kent, author of six books, will specifically speak to Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity, focusing YOU to create space for God in YOUR life. Back, by popular demand, table hostesses will use their creative gifts to decorate their own tables.

Hostess Packet Pickup & Table Assignments/Payments in the Connector on Sunday, October 10,from 9:00-9:30 and 10:30-11:00 am. Limited number of individual ticket sales at "open" tables (no Table Hostesses assigned) on October 17 in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore. Tickets are $18 per person. Any questions, call Kris Michaelides at 678/560-7427. Child care available by reservation at 770-971-2588.

Recreation

Youth Basketball Officials - We are looking for high school/college students who are interested in officiating for our youth recreation basketball leagues. Please call or email Adam Sheffield at 770-971-4299.

Youth Fall Sports Make-Up Pictures will be taken on October 9 anytime between 12:00 and 2:00. If you missed your regularly scheduled team pictures, you may come on this date for individual make-ups. Check-in behind Rogers Field. In case of rain, pictures will be taken in the Olympia Room in the CAC.

Youth Winter Basketball - Deadline for registration has passed. There are still a few spaces in the middle school boys league. Contact the Rec department at 770-971-5280 to check availability.

Youth Winter Basketball Skills Evaluations will continue through Monday, October 11. Check your schedule for your child's league. Evaluation schedule is also on the recreation update at mtbethel.org/rec - Click on the sunshine icon.

High School Basketball - now registering. Players must be 18 or younger and not on a high school basketball team. Play will be on Wednesday or Thursday nights. Contact Adam Sheffield for more information or to sign up your team: 770-971-4299.

Fitness

Boot Camp, Zumba, Body Sculpting, Muscle Pump, 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.

Look for new schedule and new classes beginning October 11.

NEW this session beginning October 11 - Total Conditioning, Toning and Abs

Also Boot Camp, Zumba , Muscle Pump, Body Sculpting, Pilates and Yoga

Go to mtbethel.org for a complete schedule and pricing or call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for more information. Babysitting 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. Contact Bette Cardell for information or ministry prayer requests.

Our Faithfulness

Offerings Received last week -- $167,274
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $1,628,053
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $2,188,577

Our Joys & Concerns

Recently hospitalized: John Baird, Peggy Croft, Betty Strickland.

Congratulations to Michelle Smith & Jerry Johnson who were married in our Chapel on October 2, 2010 by Rev. Wil Parker; Julie Meehan & Michael Yelverton who were married in our Sanctuary on October 2, 2010 by Dr. Randy Mickler; Sarah Fogarty & Chris Miller who were married in Grayton Beach, Florida on September 25, 2010; and Erin Judith McNary & Frank Mitchell Koues who were married in Imlay City, Michigan on September 18, 2010.

Where the Action Is

Sunday, October 10

8:00-10:00am Fellowship Breakfast - Fellowship Hall

8:15am Chapel Worship Service

9:15am Day One Middle School Worship Service - Upper Room

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 Surf's Up Children's Worship Service for K-2nd Grade - F011/15

11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship Service for 3rd-5th Grade - Upper Room

11:00am Sunday School

11:00am God's Garden - A35

12:15pm Nursery Safe Sanctuary Training - D5

12:30pm Children's Worship Training and Lunch - Community Center

1:00-5:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

3:00pm Camp Hope DC Meeting - Chapel

3:00pm Middle School Handbells - A25

4:00pm Crossfire - A23

5:00pm High School Handbells - A25

5:00pm Middle School Life Groups

5:00pm One A-Chord - A23

5:00pm Adult Bible Studies

6:00pm Carols for Christmas Rehearsal - A18

6:00pm High School Collision - Upper Room

6:00pm Stephen Ministry Training - H House

8:00pm High School Life Groups

8:30pm Men's Basketball - Gym

Monday, October 11

9:30am Adult Bible Studies

10:00am Diane Mickler Circle - H House

10:00am Zingers - A18

5:00-10:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

6:00pm Aloha to Aging Working Family Caregiver Class - Community Center

7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Meeting Hall

Tuesday, October 12

7:30am Tuesday Morning Middle School Breakfast - Gym

9:00am Membership Committee - B112

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-D9

9:30am Adult Bible Studies

10:30am Knitting Angels - B109

11:00am-1:30pm Tuesday Lunch - Dining Room

5:00-10:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

6:15pm McDaniel Ringers - A25

6:30pm Adult Bible Studies

6:30pm Career Ministry Resume Review & Networking - Community Center

7:00pm Adoptive Parents' Support Group - B118

7:00pm Grief Support Group - B106

7:00pm Veteran's Ministry - Tijuana Joes

7:00pm Disciple/Apostle High School Bible Study - B211

7:30pm Career Ministry - Community Center

7:30pm Carillon Ringers - A25

Wednesday, October 13

9:00am Adult Bible Studies

10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18

10:00am Righteous Ringers - A25

10:00am Book Talk - B106

11:30am Bulletin Committee - B116

12:00pm Lynn Smith Circle B118/A23

1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center East

4:30pm iPraise & weePraise - Sanctuary & A18

4:30-6:45pm Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall

5:00-10:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

6:00pm High School Life Groups

6:00pm SPLAT U - Children's Program - Lower F Building

6:30pm Adult Bible Studies

6:30pm Divorce Recovery Support Group - H House

6:30pm Financial Peace University (Malsky) - F309

6:30pm Jump Start Life Group (Brumbeloe & Ray) - Olympia Room

6:30pm Pre-Baptism Class for Parents - Chapel

7:00pm Frontline Apologetics - Community Center

7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18

7:00pm Inside Out High School Worship Service - Upper Room

7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary

Thursday, October 14

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D Hall

9:30am Quilting for Christ - F001

9:45am Parables Bible Study (Banks) - B106

1:00pm Crafter's Guild - H House

5:00-10:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

6:30pm Foster Family Ministry Training - H House

6:30pm Adult Bible Studies

7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106

7:00pm Disciple Middle School Bible Study - B211

7:30pm Areopagus Forum - Community Center

Friday, October 15

7:00am Charlie Oates Men's Bible Study - Community Center

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-D9

10:15am Academy Grandparent's Day Program - Sanctuary

11:30am FCA Board Meeting - Olympia Room

5:00-10:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

6:30pm Academy Fund for Excellence Dinner - Fellowship Hall

Saturday, October 16

8:00am-8:00pm Fall Sports - "Fields of Dreams"

8:00am PEP Club Train Trip Leaves

9:30am Crossfire Boot Camp - A18

10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center

12:30pm One A-Chord Boot Camp - A18

6:30pm Academy Variety Show - Fellowship Hall

In This Issue

Minister's Message

Worship Services

News

Joys & Concerns

Where the Action Is