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.

Brad, Susan, Braxton & Riley Duncan, 505 Highlands Overlook, Roswell 30075, 770-575-0504;

Wayne & Darcy Roberts, 4556 Ashmore Circle, Marietta 30066, 678-662-9253.

Are you interested in becoming involved with the West Virginia ministry? Please plan to attend an informational meeting Sunday, January 23, in the Fellowship Hall at 12:15 after the worship services. We will talk about mission trip dates for 2011 - the two types of trips ( construction project or Pathway of Hope), costs, logistics, etc. We will discuss other ways to help with this ministry as well.

A Heart for Local Missions? St. Philip has an excellent opportunity to serve. We have over 70 children who attend and we need teachers, mentors and some to just love the children each Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30. Please plan on attending training Wednesday night, January 26, at Mt. Bethel in F226 at 6:30. Please call Genia Crane to sign up for the unique opportunity, 678-569-7870.

DiscipleLife Event - Please join us for a time of prayer, worship, dinner, and teaching. Our goal is to help you Unite with God and Unite with other members of the church body. Dinner and child care are provided.  Reservations are required; register on-line at  mtbethel.org/unite
Speaker: Dr. Robert Mulholland, New Testament Scholar
Topic: "Jesus - A Lifelong Process"
For more information, please contact Genia Crane.

Mt. Bethel's Administrative Council will meet Sunday, January 30, at 12:15 in the Chapel. 
 

Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, January 25 at Mt. Bethel's Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive) Resume Reviews begin at 6:30pm and the Presentation starts at 7:30pm. The evening's topic is Developing and Marketing Your Employment Brand.  Developing an Employment Brand is a key component of a successful job search.  In today's job market companies are looking for candidates who have clearly communicated who they are, what they are, and the skills and knowledge that they bring to a perspective job. Recruiters and HR professionals are looking for job seekers on a daily basis. It is important to make sure you can be found easily and that your brand is clear. This session will provide an inside look into how Recruiters search for job seekers.  This session will also provide a process and tools for job seekers to successfully position themselves and compete in today's challenging labor market.  For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230.

Future Topics: February 8 - Leveraging Technology

Scouting for Food - On February 6 (Boy Scout Sunday), our Scouts will hold their annual food drive to benefit MUST Ministries at both the 9:30 and 11:00 services. Please bring canned goods and non-perishable  goods (no glass items please) to Church with you on Sunday, February 6. Canned meats, cereals and jam and jelly are foods that MUST especially requests. Scouts will be in the parking lot with collection containers. The Scouts and MUST thank you for your donation.

Safe Sanctuary Training  Sunday January 23 at 11:15 in room F011 (basement of Education building). If you teach Sunday school, volunteer in Children's worship or work Vacation Bible School you need this training. Please let Susan Preece know you will be there.

Altar flowers are available to reserve in memory or in honor of someone. Arrangements are $60 each. If you would like to purchase the altar flowers, please contact Debi Wyatt or call 678-560-2437.  

dnow2011 Registration is  Closed! | Feb. 11-13

Contact Shannon Herring if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.  Also, if you would like to volunteer in ANY WAY, you can contact Cindy Hudon.

Confirmation Spring 2011 - Classes begin this Sunday. Parents: join your student in their small group this week on the 3rd floor of the F building.  The Parents Sunday School class will begin next Sunday, the 30th with Don Mayfield in room B118.  Any parents can attend.

HS Inside Out | Jan.  19th  - 7:00pm

This is our high-school-only worship service.  Come for a great message and a time of worship.

MS Day|One  | Jan 23rd

This is our Middle School Sunday morning worship service from 9:15-10:40am in the Upper Room.

HS Sunday School  | Jan. 23rd 

Join us on Sunday mornings for fun, fellowship, Bible lessons, and the occasional breakfast!

HS Mission Ops  | Jan.  23rd

This is 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 or email Lauren Eden.    

Middle School Camo Night | Jan. 23rd | 6-8pm | On the Fields

Come dressed in your camo and bring friends and a flashlight.

High School Ski Trip | Feb. 21-24 | Winterplace WV

Use your winter break to get away and go skiing.  Registration is still open.  Forms are outside the Upper Room.

Belize Registration is Closed.  9th and 10th Grade students are going to the Bahamas and it will close this Sunday, January 23.  To register, simply pay a $250 non-refundable deposit , and you will receive your registration packet.  E-mail Cary for more info or visit the website.

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.

Youth Winter Basketball Make-up Pictures are scheduled for Saturday, January 22 between 12:00 and 2:00. If you missed your regularly scheduled picture time, you may show up anytime in this time frame for your individual pictures. 
 

Youth Rock Wall Climbing Class - Just a reminder to those registered - classes begin Tuesday or Thursday, January 18 & 20.  Classes were delayed one week because of snow.
 

Youth Spring Sports - Now registering for baseball, softball, t-ball, soccer, flag football and volleyball. Go to mtbethel.org for specific ages and fees. Register online ($5 fee) or in the CAC.  Deadline is January 25. Some leagues will fill early so don't wait.

High School Girl's Volleyball - Now registering. Must not be on a high school team. Play will be on Monday nights beginning February 14. Register your team in the CAC. Call Melissa Sneed for more information at 678-560-7438.

Men's Basketball - If you have a team you would like to register (men 30 and over) contact Adam Sheffield at (770) 971-4299.  Play is on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. 

Men's Softball- If you have a team you would like to register (19+) contact Adam Sheffield at (770) 971-4299. Play is on Wednesday evenings.
 

FITNESS - Join us for one of our many classes. Total Conditioning, Toning and Abs, 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. Nursery available for some classes.

Aloha to Aging

Education:

Home Safety and "Aging In Place": (Rescheduled due to weather.  Call for new date/time.) 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.

Safe Seniors on Simulators:  Thursday, January 20th, 1:30-3:00 p.m.  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.  A Cobb County Police Officer will explain what they see on the road everyday with our senior population, and will observe our senior participants on the simulator.  RSVP 678-439-1177.

The Virtual Dementia Tour™:  Thursday, January 27th, 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.  RSVP to reserve your 30 minute time slot:  678-439-1177.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers:  Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm, six-week series begins February 1^st - (Light lunch provided.)  An educational program designed to help family caregivers (no professional caregivers, please). This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for an older relative or friend.  You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country.  Program series located at Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062.  Must pre-register.  Call to reserve your space 678-439-1177. 

Hospice 101:  Tuesday, February 1st, 1:00-2:00pm.  What is hospice?  When is hospice used?  Why use hospice?  Can someone "go off of hospice"?  What are the differences in the many hospice providers?  Answers to these questions and more will be discussed in this introduction to hospice.   Sponsored by Altus Hospice.  RSVP 678-439-1177.

Brain Masters:  Tuesday, February 8th, 1:00-2:00pm.  Feed Your Mind!  BrainMasters is a research-based brain fitness program designed to build cognitive effectiveness in the areas of memory, attention, problem-solving, processing speed and executive function.  This program is a challenging, interactive and fun set of activities conducted in an enjoyable social setting, created and conducted by industry experts. RSVP 678-439-1177.