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.
Sunday, December 26 - There will be just one worship service at 10am. We will not have Sunday School or breakfast.There will be God's Garden for the younger children.
Thank you Mt. Bethel for your support with all the prayers and wonderful remembrances for the life of a friend, wife, Grandmother, Mother, Tillie Womack Hindman. Thank you to the Diane Mickler Circle, the Women's Ministry and the Music Ministry, as from the first time she walked into Mt. Bethel in 1953, Mt. Bethel was home. Our family is so thankful to everyone and especially Rev. Mickler for the wonderful, loving, and fitting service as she entered into the Father's house. It was truly a wonderful Thanksgiving of her life and your love will make this a very Merry Christmas for our family. Appreciation could never be expressed enough to the entire Mt. Bethel family, Virginia Day, and for that 'Little Chapel' that will always be the foundation of our family. Thank you again,
James G. Hindman, Kathy, Ned, Matthew, Amanda Sparkman, and Carol & Jeff Butler
The Mike Sappington Helping Hand Fund gives to our fellow church members and community in need without the awkward part. It's making a difference without making a big deal about it. Cards can be purchased in the Bookstore for any amount and presented as gifts this season. Why not give to those right at home this year?
End-of-the-Year Giving: If you would like to donate stock to Mt. Bethel, please go to mtbethel.org On the front page of the website, go to the "online giving" button, located near the bottom of the main web page. Click on the button, and then click on the file located below the credit card symbols. This is the form to use for transferring stock to Mt. Bethel . . . just fill it out and give to your account representative for your stock transfers. Then just e-mail Gale Koven to let her know the name of the stock you are transferring to Mt. Bethel and the giving purpose of the donation. Please remember charitable contributions must be claimed in the year they are delivered. One exception is a check mailed to a charity: it is deductible in the year the check is mailed (post-marked), even if it is received early in the next year. The church offices will be closed on the following dates: December 24, 27 and 31
Volunteers Needed! -Special Olympics Cobb Winter Games, January 21-23 - join us as we volunteer at venues all around Cobb County. Adults, teens and children (with their parents) are welcome to volunteer. It is our plan to volunteer as a group on Saturday, January 22, but you may sign up to volunteer anytime that works with your schedule! For more information and to register to volunteer contact Kim McGarr @ 770-579-9224, ext. 25. Deadline to register is Sunday, January 10.
Knitting Angels will resume the Tuesday morning group on January 4, and the Wednesday evening group will resume on January 5. We are always looking for new knitters/crocheters. We have knitters/crocheters from 10 - 90. This is a great time of year to begin a project and we are most happy to teach. If you are not a "social knitter", but would like to knit/crochet to contribute to one of our projects, we would welcome your support. We always have a need for hats, scarves, preemie hat and blankets, helmet liners, children's items and prayers shawls. Please contact Donna Folkner for further information.
Student Ministry dnow2011 Registration is Here! | Feb. 11-13 Go online NOW to get the best price for dnow2011. It is currently $100 and registration ends January 9. Register here.
Confirmation Spring 2011 Registration is ongoing. Make sure your 7th grader participates in this important Methodist tradition. Orientation is January 9. Click here to register.
HS Inside Out resumes January 5 - This is our high-school-only worship service. Come here a great message and a time of worship. MS Day|One| December 19 |9:15-10:45am|Upper Room This is our last one for 2010. Come see a recap video, hear some student testimonies, and enjoy more worship time with the band. HS Sunday School| December 19 |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| December 19 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.
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. 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
Tuesday nights Small Group from 7 to 10 pm at The Kelly's. Join the young adult community for a meal and lively Bible discussion.
Sunday morning Bible study in the CAC at 9:30 am we are in the Gospel of Luke finishing the 12th chapter and moving on to the 13th.
PURSUIT- for DECEMBER! Thursday, December 16, we will have our young adult gathering in the Upper Room at 7pm. This is an incredible night of music and a message and a terrific way to reconnect with old friends and hang out with new ones. Nic Slade and Harvest Bashta will lead us in worship both nights. Reece Chapman will share a message and the Word.
Passion 2011 Conference Jan. 1-4. We are sold out of tickets but have hotel space remaining. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TICKET and would like to stay downtown for the conference with 24 of us - please contact Gaylyn.
Career Ministry
Future Meetings in the Community Center: December 28 - Interviewing for Success January 11 - Developing and Marketing your Employment BrandResume Review begins at 6:30pm / Presentation begins at 7:30pm
Recreation
CAC Christmas Holiday Hours: December 20-23, 8:30am - 7:00pm; December 24-27, Closed; December 28-30, 8:30am - 7:00pm; December 31-January 2, Closed.
NEW! Youth Rock Wall Climbing Class - Registration has begun for this 5-week Rock Wall Climbing Class teaching all aspects of climbing. It will be offered on Tuesday or Thursday beginning January 11 & 13 for 1st -5th grades. Go to mtbethel.org/rec to print off a registration form or come to the CAC. Space is limited so don't delay. Youth Spring Sports - Registration has begun for baseball, t-ball, soccer, flag football and volleyball. Go to mtbethel.org/rec for specific ages and fees. Register online ($5 fee) or in the CAC. Don't wait as some leagues will fill up early. High School Girl's Volleyball - Registration begins Monday, December 13. Must not be on a high school team. Play will be on Monday nights beginning February 14. Register your team in the CAC. Women's Basketball - Registration begins Monday, December 13 for women 19+. Play will be on Tuesday nights beginning February 8. Register in 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.
Missions Make a Young Girl Smile at Christmas - Eleven girls ages 12-17 who were rescued from forced prostitution on the streets of metro Atlanta need hats, scarves, and gloves to keep them warm. You can donate mildly used items or shop for new ones. Contact Linda Cole, program director of Shadow Christian Ministries, at 770-630-6212 for more information. Aloha to Aging Ongoing Aloha To Aging Programs - our Mission . . . is to empower family care givers, aging care receivers and volunteers in a positive, nurturing manner through quality programming. For more information, call 678-439-1177 or visit alohatoaging.org or email. Education: Home Safety and "Aging In Place": Tuesday, January 11, at 10:30am. Is your home prepared to help keep you safe and independent? Join Aloha to Aging, Inc. for an interactive 40-minute presentation on the issues, challenges, and solutions to ensuring additional safety steps are considered for those who want to "age in place." Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and co-owner of Stay In-Home Solutions, Bob Rorke, will be our guest presenter to share his insight and answer your questions. RSVP 678-439-1177. The Virtual Dementia Tour™: Thursday, January 27, 1:00-3:00pm. Join Aloha To Aging, Inc. as we present The Virtual Dementia Tour™, a personal experience for those individuals who would like to better understand the world of dementia. The simulation of dementia will help you better appreciate and care for a loved one with this disease. Must RSVP 678-439-1177. Aloha To Aging Driver Safety and Simulation: Offering a supportive and positive atmosphere for families with seniors looking to enhance their driving skills. A driving simulation will test the senior's reaction time to determine driving competency levels. For dates and times, call 678-439-1177. Grief Support Group: If you are dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one, join us on the first Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. (Jan. 3, Feb. 7) Program provided by Aloha To Aging, Inc. and sponsored by Crossroads Hospice. 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 -- $114,236
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $3,067,909
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $3,751,846
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