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!
Susan Elliott, 1354 Pinebreeze Way, Marietta 30062, 770-579-0375;
Sandy Leonard, 402 Gael Way, Woodstock 30188, 678-402-1563.
Operation Christmas Child Dedication Sunday is November 21. Brochures that include packing labels & instructions about the box contents are located throughout the church. Bring your shoe boxes to any of the services that Sunday. To trace your box to its destination, simply pay the shipping fee online & you will receive a bar code to attach to the box. Using the bar code info, you can check the Samaritan's Purse website later in December to find out where your particular gift was sent.
Final Call for Veteran's Pictures - The response has been outstanding in appreciating the pictures of our veterans in the main entrance hallway. We have been asked if we will be adding any more pictures. The answer is - yes, but the FINAL, FINAL deadline to get your pictures in is Tuesday, November 30. All pictures are to be of the veteran in uniform (individual, not group picture) - Mt. Bethel members only. Please leave a copy of the picture along with the name of the veteran, branch of service, and era served at the main reception desk. If you have a digital picture (preferred), send it to Bob Babcock. DO NOT leave one of a kind irreplaceable pictures - make a copy and give to us. Questions - contact Bob Babcock, MB Veterans Ministry - 678-480-4422.
Mt. Bethel's Annual Thanksgiving Communion Service is Wednesday, November 24, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Join us for one of the traditional, yet unique, worship services of the year. This special time of sharing thanks (if one desires) is an excellent opportunity to experience the warmth of God's love. Invite your visiting family & friends.
This year's Carols for Christmas concert "The Angels' Message" will be Sunday, December 5, at 4:00 and 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Please save the date & invite your friends.
Hanging of the Greens - On Sunday, November 28, there will be ONE service in the Sanctuary at 10:00am for the Hanging of the Greens. There will be no Sunday School, Children's Worship or God's Garden. Nursery will be provided for infants through two-year-olds. A brunch in the Fellowship Hall will be available following the service. Menu: Eggs Benedict Casserole, Cheesy Grits, Crispy Bacon, Baby Potato Cakes, Strawberry Mixed Green Salad, Chicken Tenders, Fresh Fruit Slices, Sticky Buns, Muffins, Coffee, Miss Priss Punch. Tickets for the brunch ($5 for adults and $3 for children) may be purchased in the Bookstore or at mtbethel.org by Sunday, November 21. Bring a bell with you to the Hanging of the Greens - you'll find out why!
New Member Class - Saturday, November 13, from 9:00-11:00 in the small Dining Room. If you're ready to join Mt. Bethel, have questions about the church or just want to find out more information, plan on joining us. A tour of our entire campus is included. Childcare is available. For more information or to register, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226. Here We Grow! Mt. Bethel Christian Academy invites you to attend our Fall Open House on Sunday, November 14, at 3:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Come meet our teachers and staff and learn more about the opportunities available for your child to grow, both spiritually and academically, in our Christ-centered environment.
Mt. Bethel's Annual Charge Conference is Sunday, November 14, at 5:00pm in the Chapel. Mt. Bethel's Day Care Center has openings for full-time assistant teachers - working with the two-year-old class or the four-year-old class. For more information, please stop by the Center at 615 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta or call 678-560-8005 and ask for Dee Stolz.
Your Worship Committee is calling for HELP!!!! The Hanging of the Greens service will be at 10:00am on Sunday, November 28. We need lots of helping hands (men AND women) in getting out all the Christmas decorations and readying them for hanging. We will meet at 1:00 pm on Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Narthex area. This is a time of fun, fellowship and service in getting our Sanctuary and other parts of the campus ready for the Advent/Christmas Season. Please join in....many hands make light work! Please call or email Barbara Lester (770-977-7280) or just show up! Also, if your family would like to participate in the Hanging of the Greens service or in lighting the Advent candles in the Sanctuary during Advent, please let Barbara know ASAP. Thanks & many blessings!!!!
Public Information Meeting for a proposed retirement and assisted living community on Lower Roswell Road near King's Cove subdivision will be held in Mt. Bethel's Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, November 16, at 7:00pm. This is a community event open to all.
iPraise/weePraise Fall Concert: "Attitude of Gratitude: A Celebration of Thanksgiving" | Wednesday, November 17 | 6:30-7:30pm | Sanctuary
Bring a canned food as admission to the concert.
Live Nativity - Wednesday, December 15, from 6:00-7:30pm at the big oak tree by the H House. Families are invited to participate as the characters; Mary, Joseph, the wise men, shepherds, angels and the star of Bethlehem to stand in the stable as we present the Christmas story that changed the world. We will have 4 rotations(6; 6:20; 6:40 and 7:00) with at least 3 families in each rotation beginning at 6pm. Children's Ministry will provide the costumes and direct the characters into the stable while the story is read and songs are sung. Please call or email Dianne Hylton to sign up at 770-971-5074.
The Ruth Young Cancer Memorial Fund has recently been established to help women of Mt. Bethel who are undergoing treatment or are recovering from cancer, and who from time to time may need help with quality of life issues, such as babysitting, yard work, transportation, etc. If you would like to donate to this fund, please make checks payable to Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church with Ruth Young Memorial Cancer Fund on the "for" line.
We have lots of dates available for you to reserve the altar flowers. The arrangements are $60 each. Please call or email Debi Wyatt 678-560-2437.
Student Ministry dnow2011 Registration is Here! | Feb. 11-13 Go online NOW to get the best price for dnow2011. It is currently $80 and will increase to $90 on Nov. 22nd. Register here. HS Inside Out | November 10 | 7-8:30pm | Upper Room This is our high-school-only worship service. Come hear a great message and have a time of worship and prayer. MS Day|One| November 14 |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| November 14 |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| November 14 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. Collision | November 14 | on the Fields Another week of KWAR, this time it's Battle of the Schools. Come dressed in all your school spirit to duke it out against other local schools.
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. To register, simply pay a $250 non-refundable deposit , and you will receive your registration packet. Student Ministry Tree Sale is here. Order your tree early and support Student Missions. These are gorgeous Fraser firs and all you have to do is fill out a form or order online and then pick up your tree on Saturday, December 4. We will also have a pancake breakfast on December 4 so make it a family event! 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 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.
High School Ski Trip | February 21-24 | Winterplace, WV Join us for our high school ski trip to Winterplace during Winter Break! Don't miss the chance to ski & snow tube with all of your closest friends. Register online. 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. 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.
College/Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults gather every Tuesday night from 7:00-10:00 in Gaylyn Kelly's home. This is a great time to share a meal, hang out and bring a friend to.
Women's Ministry
2011 Women's Retreat - We will meet at the beautiful Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Opelika Alabama on February 4-6. Register now before it is too late! Registration can be done online at mtbethel.org, or by picking up a brochure at the church.
The Friends in Faith Evening Circle will meet Monday, November 15, at 6:30 in room B118. We will have a speaker this night and will also discuss plans for the upcoming year. Please plan to bring canned food for MUST. Look forward to seeing you there. If any questions, please contact Sandra Skinner (770) 552-2660.
Music Ministry
The Worship Arts Ministry is seeking volunteers to assist with dramatic/technical elements in this year's Carols for Christmas (December 5) and future productions. Prior experience in drama is helpful, but certainly not essential.
We're looking for individuals who could assist in the following areas:
- actors in still life "tableaus" . . . no talking necessary
- puppeteers to work the large scale puppets
- floor managers to call cues to the technical staff and actors
- persons willing to be trained in lighting and sound applications
If you enjoy being part of dramatic productions, please join our team! We've got an exciting show planned and would love to have your help in making it a success.
If you're interested in volunteering please contact Sandra Chapman at 770-971-2730.
Senior Adults
Here is the Bulletin Committee's November schedule:
November 17 Quarterly Birthdays
November 22 Label the Action - Please note this is a Monday
Recreation
Youth Winter Basketball - Coaches have received their rosters and should have called their players to let them know their team assignments and first practice time. Everyone will have their first practice by Saturday, November 13. If you have not heard from a coach, please call the Rec Department at 770-971-5280. Youth Winter Basketball Team Coordinators Meeting - Wednesday, November 10, at 6:30 in the Olympia Room of the CAC. Check with your coach to see if your team needs a TC. It's and easy way to get involved with your child's team. High School Basketball - Captain's meeting is Wednesday, November 17, at 6:30 in the Olympia Room of the CAC.
Fitness
Join us for our fall session - 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.
Support Groups
Shadow Christian Group - Weekly group for men who struggle with sexual integrity. Led by Al Cole, author of The Shadow Christian, a chronicle of how his own struggle shattered his marriage and how God's grace transformed it. A rare opportunity to learn from someone who has been where you are. The time to act is now. Prior to joining the group, please contact Al to set up a confidential meeting off campus: 770-238-8846. To learn more, visit their website. Help for Hurting Spouses - weekly group forming for women who have been hurt by a spouse's pornography use, affairs or other sexual sin. Led by Linda Cole, co-author of The Shadow Christian, who has walked this path herself and provides comfort, wisdom, and hope. A unique opportunity to learn from someone who's been there and who has experienced the healing power of God's grace. Prior to joining the group, please contact Linda to set up a confidential meeting off campus: 770-630-6212. To learn more, visit their website. The time to act is now.
Missions The Ribbons and Holly Craft show was a huge success! The Friends in Faith P.M. Circle want to thank all that participated, either as a vendor or as a shopper. The children that sang and the handbells really made this event extra special and were enjoyed by everyone! It was a great way to start off the Christmas season with the music they provided. The quilt proceeds, which were over $400, will be going to the Mt. Bethel Foster Care program in memory of Melanie Stolz. Other proceeds collected will be distributed to many other mission projects here in the area as well as overseas. Thank you again and look forward to seeing you at the Ribbon and Holly show next year! The HOPE Center has been blessed by many donations and they are in major need of lots of folks to come help sort them out. If you or your Sunday school Class, Bible Study or Small Group are looking for a missions project this could be your answer. The dates they have proposed are November 22 and 29, but if you have another date your group can volunteer, please let me know and we'll work something out. Please call Sue Stone at 770-977-3273 for information. Angel Tree Project runs through December 5. The "Angels" represent children in foster care and adults who are being assisted by the Department of Family and Children Services. Trees will be located in the connector hallway, the F Building lobby and the nursery hallway. Please pick up an Angel & spread the spirit of Christmas to those in need. The Hands of Hope donation trailer will be making one last trip to West Virginia before the end of this year. As always, the needs are great for clothing for children and adults, and for household items such as sheets, towels, dishes, decorative items and the like. As we get ready to bring more stuff into our homes this Christmas, why not clear out some stuff that can be put to great use by the people in this poverty stricken area of Appalachia. The trailer is located in the NW corner of the church parking lot near the CAC. Thank you. Aloha to Aging
Care Options for the Journey of Aging: November 15, 10:30am-12:00pm. Professionals in the aging field answer questions on in-home care, in-home health, assisted living and hospice. Free care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but must call in advance. Aloha to Aging, Inc. offices located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd. For more information call at 678-439-1177. Car Smarts for Senior Drivers: November 16, 10:30am-12:00pm. Offering a supportive and positive atmosphere for families with seniors looking to evaluate their driving skills. A driving simulation will test the senior's reaction time to determine driving competency levels. The program is free of charge. Aloha To Aging, Inc. offices, located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. For more information call 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $154,706
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $2,401,203
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $2,970,212
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