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: Tom & Hermine Abbott, 5542 Asheforde Way, Marietta 30068, 678-361-3906; Ed & Anne Conley, 3253 Sweet Buckeye Dr, Marietta 30066, 770-977-2500; Gene, Louanne, Caroline & Hannah Crosby, 3310 Woodleaf Way, Marietta 30062, 770-509-1860; Katie Feldbaum, 3042 Kahal Pl, Marietta 30067, 770-715-9423; Dick Fuller, 937 Indian Hills Pkwy, Marietta 30068, 770-971-1953; Doug, Stephanie, Will, Jack & Andrew Herrington, 2125 Wolbert Trl, Marietta 30062, 678-401-6864; Phil, Sarah, Anderson & Thomas Knight, 4932 Lakeland Dr, Marietta 30068, 404-579-9273; Jason, Bailey & Watson Koch, 1760 Blakeney Ln, Marietta 30062, 404-543-3897; Craig, Jennifer & Nicholas Nurnberg, 3213 Talimore Cir, Marietta 30066, 404-803-2814; Matt, Kelly, Andrew & David Rothwell, 2820 Scottish Mill Way, Marietta 30068, 770-821-8284; Susan Smith, 1465 Hembree Station Dr, Marietta 30062, 770-971-6881; Ron & Marianne Snyder, 5601 Aven Rd, Marietta 30068, 770-594-8185.
24 hour prayer for DNOW - Click here to signup! Note: We are currently having issues with PrayerSignUps.com, the site we are using for this page. If the problem is not corrected by Thursday afternoon, we will relaunch this page and transfer over any existing registrations. Thank you for your patience.
Please use the Mt. Bethel shuttles from Dickerson Middle School or Terrell Mill Park on Sunday, February 13. The DNOW host homes will have a section of the far west Fairfield parking lot reserved. Thank you.
The Spring Consignment Sale & Bake Sale is just around the corner, on March 10-12. Get the best deals on kids' clothing, toys, books, furniture, gear - plus prom dresses and maternity - all while helping to support local and global Mt. Bethel missions. Consignor packets and volunteer shifts are still available - visit our website to learn more.
And don't forget about the bake sale, featuring delicious home-baked goodies and casseroles to take home!
Sale Dates:
Thu, March 10 - 5:15-7:15pm - Volunteer Preview Sale (volunteer positions are still available! Visit our website for details.
6:15-7:15pm - First Time Moms Preview Sale
Fri, March 11 - 9:30am-7 pm.
Sat, March 12 - 9 am-12 noon - All items 30% off
The HOPE Center has an urgent need for diapers size 4-6 and wipes. If you can donate, please leave them at the front office. They will be picked up daily through February15.
Looking for a good time - something to do? If you are an adult single between the ages of 40ish and 60ish - join The Mt. Bethel Groupers. We are a new ministry with the objective of creating and maintaining a Christian based group of singles - ages forties to sixties - for social, community and ministry based activities on a regular basis. To get in touch with this new group in order to join and/or participate in one of our scheduled events just email us. You can also follow along via our new Facebook page - you will be able to communicate with the group - sign up for events - provide feedback and suggestions. February 26 - Dinner with Chef John - 10485 Woodstock Rd. Roswell, GA. Cost is $35 per person - confirm by February 16. RSVP at groupers@mtbethel.org March 11 - Thrashers (vs. New Jersey Devils) Hockey Game - Philips Arena. Cost is $25 per person - confirm by February 18 - RSVP at groupers@mtbethel.org A new Grief Support Group will begin meeting weekly on Tuesdays beginning February 15, at 7:00 in room B106. This group is for anyone who has lost someone they love and want to work through their grief in an informal setting. A person need not be a member of Mt. Bethel to join this group, so feel free to share this information with any one who has had a death in their family. Please call Wil Parker at 678-560-2801 for more information. The 25th annual Boy Scout Troop 1011 Pine Straw Sale is Saturday, March 5. The cost is $4.25 per bale with free delivery for 10 bales or more. Orders of less than 10 bales can be picked up at the Church on March 5. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, March 1. Order form is at mtbethel.org/pinestraw. Questions, please contact George Welborn at 770-955-3209 or e-mail questions. Troop 1011 thanks all of those who support the Boy Scouts by participating in this important fundraiser. Now is the time to subscribe to the North Georgia Christian Advocate. For $25 per year you will receive United Methodist news, twice a week. You will be inspired and informed in ways that will enrich your walk with Christ. Subscribe by calling 1-877-465-1685 or write: Advocate, PO Box 660275, Dallas, TX 75266.
Moms & Tots Storytime - for 18-months through 3-years - 2nd & 4th Fridays through May - we will meet in B106 from 11:00-11:30am. Please contact Camille Auci at 678-398-9696 to reserve a place for you & your child.
Mt. Bethel Christian Preschool will be holding registration for children of church members for the 2011-2012 school year on Sunday, February 13, from 9:00-9:30 and 10:30-11:00am. A table will be set up in the Preschool area by the elevator in D hall. For more information call the Preschool Office at 770 971-6812. CHARGE! Retreat for current 4th and 5th graders is April 30-May1. Register now online or fill out the form. We will take 80 campers and need 20 adults to chaperone. Because of limited space, please sign up early. This is a fun-filled weekend where we can get a little closer to God in the North Georgia mountains. Cost is $150 for each person; scholarships are available - please contact Dianne Hylton for any information at 770-971-5074. Vacation Bible School registration and adult sign up has begun! Children ages 4(by 9/1/11) through rising 6th graders can participate. June 6-10 from 12:30-3:30 SHAKE IT UP -Where Kids Carry Out God's Recipe and July11-15 from 9:30-12:30 PANDAMANIA - Where God is Wild about You! Sign your children up and then let us know where you want to serve. It takes 150 adults and 200 teens to make each VBS successful. What a wonderful opportunity we have to reach these children for Christ. As a member of Mt. Bethel UMC you will have the opportunity to see children in action for God and this community. Register online today for June & July. Call or email Dianne Hylton for more information. 770-971-5074 Student Ministry
dnow2011 Registration is Closed! | Feb. 11-13
Contact Shannon.herring@mtbethel.org 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 or check out the website for updates. All Student information has been emailed directly to your home. If you have not received it, please contact Shannon Herring
HS Inside Out | Feb. 9th This is our high-school-only worship service. Come for a great message and a time of worship.
NO MS Day|One | Feb. 13th - Join us for DNOW Closing Session in the CAC at 10:30am.
NO HS Sunday School | Feb. 13th - Join us for DNOW Closing Session in the CAC at 10:30 am.
NO HS Mission Ops | Feb. 13th - Join us for DNOW Closing Session in the CAC at 10:30am.
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 or you can register online here. HS Spring Break Mission Trips Registration for Belize and Bahamas is closed. A waiting list is available. Email Cary Farrington for more info or visit the website. MS Spring Breakaway Disney | April 4-8 | Sign up now! Online Only - Only 5 Spots Left! - 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.
Women's Ministry
Overcoming - Fulfill Your God Given Destiny/Thursday, March 24/6:30-9:30pm
Christian vocalist and speaker, Lori Kennedy, believes in sharing the gifts and talents in which Christ has blessed her. As a singer and worship leader, Lori's aspiration is to encourage and lead others to the throne of Grace through her music and ministry. Lori reaches out to others through her inspirational songs and speaking engagements. We will begin this evening with a pot luck meal and fellowship. The meal will be followed by worship and a dramatic presentation. Next, Lori will give her testimony and present on how to overcome your obstacles and wounds in order to begin to fulfill your God-given destiny. We ask all ladies attending to bring a dinner dish to share. This is a free event, however, we ask you to register online. A love offering will be taken at the end of the evening. Questions can be directed to Kris Michaelides - 678-560-7427.
The Diane Mickler Circle will meet on Monday, February 14, at 10:00am in the H house. Sue Stone from the Hope Center will present our program. For more information call Linda Lakshas, 770-579-1862.
Pastoral Care
The Divorce Support/Recovery Group meets each Wednesday at 6:30 in the H House. This group is for those going through one of the most heart-wrenching tragedies that a person can face. Divorce is not the end of one's world, but it can sure seem like it. When people go through such hardships, they need a support/recovery group where they can find acceptance, feel comfortable with, learn from, and have the opportunity to express their emotions with a group that understands. Trained facilitators help those grieving the hurt of rejection and loss, and confused as to their place in life as a divorcee. Together we help each other gain confidence and restore self esteem. One need not be a member of Mt Bethel to be a part of this group, so tell others. For more information, please call Jeanette Imboden at 678-699-5755, or Mike Gillam at 404-372-7668.
Stephen Ministry Support - There are times when each of us needs someone to listen to us and pray with us about situations we are facing. Stephen Ministers are trained, caring members of Mt Bethel. They provide distinctively Christian one-on-one care to those who are experiencing a situation that has placed them in need of someone to listen. This may include births, deaths, serious or terminal illness, family crisis, divorce, problems with children, caring for aging parents, financial problems - literally any challenging situation. Stephen Ministers work with people of the same gender and offer Christian care and while maintaining strict confidentially. They help by listening and sharing God's love to help with the confusion, stress, hurt, or loneliness. Please call John Semler at 770-937-0321 or Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 for more information.
Recreation
Youth Spring Sports - We are in the team building process. The coaches meeting will be Tuesday, March 1 where they will receive their team rosters and practice schedules. Expect to hear from a coach after their meeting with your child's team assignment and first practice time. 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. Summer Camps Registration has begun. There will be no online registration for Sports Camp I & II. You must come to the CAC. 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.
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.
Aloha to Aging
Communicating in Difficult Situations: Thursday, February 24, 1:00-2:00pm. When we are stressed by caring for another, often times we take it out on them or they in turn may take it out on us. Join us as we explore several effective ways to communicate with our loved ones during the difficult and often demanding conditions. Call Aloha To Aging, Inc. for details 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $183,072
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $5,204,300
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $5,002,558 |
