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.
Manhattan Melodies - Friday, March 4 - 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall - featuring talented youth & staff members singing the best of the Broadway stage. The doors open at 6:30pm for a delicious dinner buffet, this year featuring Southwestern selections in honor of our upcoming Senior High choir tour to San Antonio, TX. During the dinner hour, you'll have the opportunity to bid in our Silent Auction. We have auction items at every price point...from jewelry to gift certificates, theme baskets to vacation homes...there's something for everyone. Bring your checkbooks...you're going to want to place a bid! Tickets are $15 each and are available online and in the Bookstore. You must buy your ticket by Monday, February 28. All proceeds benefit the music and mission tours of our Mt. Bethel Youth Choirs. Nursery is available for this event, but registration is required. Please contact Debbie Ruth, Nursery Director, at 770-971-2588. Homeless Ministry: Stay updated with all the opportunities to serve at our website www.openingourdoors.com. Scotland Mission Trip & Information Meeting - Wednesday, March 2, at 6:30pm in B111. Contact Heather Wood with any questions. High School Senior - Applications for the Mt. Bethel Women's Circle $1000 Scholarship, awarded to a senior girl, will be available in the Church Office beginning March 1. Call Carol Banks at 770-565-4203 or carolbanks@bellsouth.net with any questions. The applications will be due back by May 2. The scholarship will be awarded at Baccalaureate Service on May 22. Safe Sanctuary Training, Sunday, February 27, in Room F011 at 11:00. If you work with children or teens and have not had this training, you can come this Sunday, call Dianne Hylton for details 770-971-5074 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 to take home! Please note that unfortunately there will not be any casseroles available at this spring's sale as previously advertised, we apologize for the error.
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
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., on our website or check out our Facebook page. Want to speak with someone? Contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25.
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 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 and Young Adult Ministry Weekly gatherings: Tuesday night Life Group meets at 7pm, at Gaylyn and Michael Kelly's house and we are going through the book of Isaiah. Sunday mornings 9:30 am, CAC Aerobics room, for Bible study. 1st and 3rd Friday's time at the GARDEN, 6:30 pm pitch in where needed and worship together. Every Wednesday from 1-3pm time at the GARDEN with our friends there. Tutoring, loving, talking, and hanging out. Summer Internship Applications are online now. Details and application online. Questions contact Gaylyn.
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
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
Shadow Christian Groups for Men, Spouses, and Couples - Weekly group for men struggling with sexual integrity. Weekly group for women who have been hurt by a spouse's pornography use or other sexual sin. Weekly group for married couples dealing with issues stemming from sexual sin. Led by Al and Linda Cole, co-authors of The Shadow Christian. Learn from a couple who has been where you are and experienced the healing power of God's grace. Contact Al at 770-238-8846 or Linda at 770-630-6212
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 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. 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
Safe Seniors on Simulators: Tuesday, March 22, 1:30-3:00pm.
The Virtual Dementia Tour™: Thursday, March 24, 1:00-3:00pm.
How to Communicate More Effectively With a Person Who Has Dementia: Tuesday, April 12, 11:30am-1:00pm.
Anticipatory Grief: Tuesday, April 26, 1:00-2:00pm.
Support Groups:
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: 1st Monday of each month, 10:30am-12:00pm (March 7 and April 4)
Grief Support Group: 1st Monday of each month at 2:30-3:30pm (March 7 and April 4)
Call Aloha To Aging, Inc. for details at 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $113,648
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $5,461,320
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $5,315,218 |
