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: Margie Hughes, 4556 Ashmore Cir, Marietta 30066, 404-216-9702; Brandon Newton, 3015 Glendower Way, Roswell 30075, 404-771-8299; Lindsey & Lou Pickle, 1077 Princeton Walk, Marietta 30068, 770-977-7380; David & Kelly Randall, 4217 Kindlewood Ct, Roswell 30075, 678-641-7413; Ty, Marlynne, Reid, Jax & Hayes Robertson, 763 Chelsea Park Ln, Marietta 30068, 678-403-2599; Dennis Sewell, 911 Oriole Ln, Marietta 30067, 770-977-8370; Amanda Worden, 3015 Glendower Way, Roswell 30075, 404-234-0051. Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet Tuesday, February 22, at Mt. Bethel's Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive). Resume reviews begin at 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7:30pm. The evening's topic is "Pay and Your Job Search - What Should I Say?" Most job seekers find dealing with pay issues to be one of the most challenging components of their job search. How do you address the dreaded questions, "What is your current pay" and "What pay do you expect"? Compensation is perceived by most employees and job seekers as a "black box" because compensation management principles, systems, and rates of pay are not openly communicated to either employees or job seekers. This session will focus on preparing you to answer the two dreaded questions as well as open up the "black box" to provide you with the inside information that you need to be prepared to manage all aspects of the pay component of your job search. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org. Calling all 1st-4th grade Girl Scouts! Come join a class to earn the God and Me Award, the first in the God and Country series. The class will meet on Sunday afternoons from Feb. 27 through March 27. The first class will meet from 3:00-4:00pm, with remaining classes meeting from 1:30-2:30pm. The cost is $12/girl, which includes materials, workbook and award pin. Please contact Kristi Bradley by Feb. 24 to register.
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 Mt. Bethel Nursery will be closed on Sunday evening only, February 20. We will be open as usual for Sunday evening Bible studies the following Sunday, February 27. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588. West Virginia short-term mission trips: You can sign up now for the April and May trips to do God's work in the beautiful but impoverished coal mining area of southern West Virginia. It's easy to get additional information and sign up ... go here to register online. Choose either the "Pathway" team or if you want to do some construction, the "project" team. Either way it could be a life changing experience for you. Over 100 from our great church participated in their first ever mission trip to West Virginia in 2010.
Groupers, a new ministry for adult singles 40-60 has launched! The Adult Singles Ministry (Groupers) was created to offer adult singles an opportunity for social, community and ministry-based activities on a regular basis. For more information, contact us via email. or check out our Facebook page. Want to speak with someone? Contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25.
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
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. 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 HS Inside Out | Feb. 16th This is our high-school-only worship service. Come for a great message and a time of worship. Sunday Morning | Feb.20th We are back to our regular Sunday Morning Schedule of Middle School Day|One from 9:15-10:40am, High School Sunday School from 9:30-10:30am, and High School Mission Ops from 9:30-10:30am. There will be no Confirmation Classes and No Life Groups this Sunday. Winter Break | Feb.21-25 | No Weekly Student Activities! Enjoy your break! High School Ski Trip | Feb. 21-24 | Winterplace WV We currently have a waiting list. Contact Jason Scott for more info. HS Spring Break Mission Trips - Team Bahamas: your packets are due this Sunday, Feb. 20th. Both Teams: Mission Team meeting this Sunday from 1-2pm, Belize is in the Cove, Bahamas will meet in the Upper Room. 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. FYI, the price just increased to $350. 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.
Pastoral Care
From time to time, all of us need someone with whom we can share our concerns and worries. Mt. Bethel has Stephen Ministers who are trained caregivers, ready to help you through any crisis or need. All conversations are confidential. For more information, please contact any of our ministers or John Semler.
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.
Support Groups
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
Adjusted CAC Hours of Operation: Thursday, February 17 - CAC will close at 3:00pm due to MBCA Basketball Extravaganza Monday, February 21 - Closed for President's Day Tuesday, February 22 - Friday, February 25 - Open at 8:00am Youth Spring Sports - We are in the team-building process with a record 1,135 athletes. 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. Youth Basketball - We just ended another great season. Thanks to all the coaches, parents and players for making it so successful. Thank you also for your generous donations of gift cards for the children in the local children's homes helping to make their Christmas a little nicer Summer Camps - Now Registering in the CAC and online ($5 fee). There will be no online registration for Sports Camp I & II. You must come to the CAC. Go here for information on all summer camps or call 770-971-5280. 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 -- $143,372
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $5,347,672
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $5,158,888 |
