The 2011 Reverend and Mrs. Robert Infinger Scholarship Award will be presented on Baccalaureate Sunday, May 22. The $2,500 scholarship is presented to a graduating male high school senior in recognition of his time, gifts and service to Mt. Bethel in furthering God's Kingdom. Download the letter of instruction and application online. Deadline for submission is May 2. Applications may me dropped off at the front office to the attention of MB Men's Ministry.
Deborah V. Pierce Scholarship - Applications for this $2,000 scholarship will be available in the Church office and on the Church website beginning March 9. Applications must be postmarked by no later than April 22 to be eligible for consideration. Please call Julie Lierly at 770-579-3056 with any questions.
Carol Jean Leach Scholarship. Applications for this $2,000 scholarship will be available in the Church office and on the Church website beginning March 9. Applications must be postmarked by no later than April 22 to be eligible for consideration. Please call Julie Lierly at 770-579-3056 with any questions.
Student Ministry
HS Inside Out | March 23rd | 7:00pm
This is our high-school-only worship service. Come for a great message and a time of worship.
High School Collision | March 27th | 6-8pm | CAC | Dodgeball Tournament
All High School Students are invited to meet us for a Dodgeball Tournament. Teams will need to be made up of 7 players, and are required to have at least two girls. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team!! No preregistration required, just sign up the first night of the tournament. Contact Chad Gilbert for more information.
Life Group VMA's
Attention all Life Group students and leaders! MBSM is excited to announce our first annual Video Music Awards! The awards will take place on Sunday, April 17. We're asking you to dress up (semi-formal dress) and join your friends for a night full of glamour, food, fellowship, and fun! Videos are due!! RSVP- you can RSVP for the VMA Awards online.
Great Day of Service | March 26 | 9am-1pm
Mark your calendars for GDS on Saturday, March 26. We're asking ALL Life Groups to participate in this opportunity to live out the Gospel in our community. Please encourage your students to attend!!! Please register as a group (family) online.
Middle School Faith & Sexuality - As many of you know, we normally offer a Faith and Sexuality class to our 8th graders. As we've reevaluated the effectiveness of this class, we've decided to address this subject every year in Life Groups in an age-appropriate manner. Alongside of our student discussions in Life Groups, we will also be offering a parent class. The parent classes will meet on March 27 from 5-6pm in the Upper Room to discuss "How to talk to your kid about sex.". For more information, please contact Lauren Eden
Middle School Girls' Bible Study
Meet us Wednesdays at 5pm at Yogli Mogli. This week we will discuss Psalm 139:1-6. We can't wait to see you there!! For more information, please contact Lauren Eden
HS Spring Break Mission Trips - All Mission Trip packets are due!!! 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. ALL FORMS AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE!!!! Online Payment has been re-opened. If you still have outstanding payments, feel free to take advantage of the option while it is still available. Email Cary Farrington for more info or visit the website.
MS Spring Breakaway Disney | April 4-8 - A FEW SPOTS HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE!!!!! Contact Chad if you would like to go! We are travelling to Orlando, Florida and spending 2 DAYS in the Disneyworld theme parks. Go online for more info.
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 Kelly
Recreation Ministry
Youth Spring Sports is underway with close to 1150 kids, 250+ coaches and 120 team coordinators participating. Thanks to everyone involved!
Youth Spring Sports Pictures will begin Monday, March 21 and continue through Saturday, March 26. Your coach or team coordinator will give you your specific date and time. Picture schedule is also posted on the website.
Now Registering for the following Summer Camps:
Soccer Camp - Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 3 | 9am-12:30pm | Co-ed Boys and Girls, Ages 4-12 | Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $115, Non-Member: $140
This camp focuses on teaching the correct execution of skills to prepare players for the next level. The fun competitions and individual attention will improve any player's skills.
Baseball Camp - Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 3 | 1:30-5pm | Boys, Rising Kindergarten - 5th Grades | Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $115, Non-Member: $140
Mt. Bethel UMC along with Sports-A-Rama will present our summer baseball camp. Camp instructors are comprised of former major and minor league players, current and former collegiate players and high school coaches. This camp will focus on players' mechanical and fundamental skills.
Sports Camp I - Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17 | 9am-4:30pm | Rising 2nd - 5th Grades | Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $250, Non-Member: $275
Sports Camp II - Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24 | 9am-4:30pm | Rising 2nd - 5th Grades | Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $250, Non-Member: $275
Campers will be participating in the following: soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball, dodgeball, indoor rock climbing, etc. Some off-site activities include bowling, miniature golf, Stone Mountain and Red Top Mountain. Campers will participate in a mission project and devotionals.
Basketball Camp (Monday - Thursday) - Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $95, Non-Member: $115
Session I - June 27-30, 9am-12pm, Co-ed, rising 1st/2nd Grades
Session II - June 27-30, 1:30-4:30pm, Boys, rising 3rd/4th/Grades
Session III- July 18-21, 9am-12pm, Boys, rising 5th-8th Grades
Session IV- July 18-21, 1:30-4:30, Girls, rising 3rd-8th Grades
Four-day camp focusing on fundamentals of the game: shooting, passing, dribbling and defense lead by our own Roger Kaiser (2-time All American for Ga. Tech, won three national championships as coach).
Volleyball Camp (Monday-Wednesday) - Rates: Mt. Bethel Member:$75, Non-Member $95
Session I - July 25-27, 9am-12pm, Girls, rising 4th/5th grades
Session II -July 25-27, 1-4pm, Girls rising 6th-8th Grades
This 3-day camp lead by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy volleyball coaches Melissa Sneed and Brian Bergius will focus on the rules and fundamentals of volleyball while incorporating game play situations.
Mt. Bethel Night @ the Braves!- Friday, June 17th vs Texas Rangers. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in the CAC. We will parade around the field before the game. Mt. Bethel will also perform the National Anthem. Fireworks after the game. Everyone is welcome!
Women's Ministry
Ladies - Please join us this Thursday, March 24 @ 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall for Overcoming - Fulfill Your God Given Destiny! Even if you have not registered, bring a pot luck dish and join us!! If your last name begins with: A-G - bring a main dish; H-Q - bring a side dish; R-Z - bring a dessert. Questions? Contact Kris Michaelides @ 678-560-7427.
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
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 (April 4)
Grief Support Group: 1st Monday of each month at 2:30-3:30pm (March 7 & April 4)
Call Aloha To Aging, Inc. for details at 678-439-1177.
Aloha Day Club | Mondays and Wednesdays | 10:30am-2:00pm | Aloha To Aging, Inc. at Mt. Bethel Community Center | Our dedicated staff of professionals & volunteers provide a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Call 678-439-1177 for more details.
