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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:
Jim, Amy, Allie, Kate, Lilly & James Aycock, 836 Fox Hollow Pkwy, Marietta 30068,
770-971-5405;
Paul, Lisa, Chad, Chase & Blake Carrodus, 921 Asheton Ct, Marietta 30068, 404-642-0333;
Scott, Gail, Hailey & Kyle Johnston, 4444 Freeman Rd, Marietta 30062, 770-552-3266;
Cliff, Karen, Collin & Keegan Jones, 3798 Fox Hills Dr, Marietta 30067, 770-485-8862;
Mark, Shelley, Mason, Emma & Isabel Jordan, 3946 Vinyard Trce, Marietta 30062,
770-485-7847;
Stephanie & Stephen Pokowitz, 2496 Tritt Springs Trce, Marietta 30062, 770-579-1138;
Wendi & Taylor Rhoads, 5346 Timber Ridge Rd, Marietta 30068, 770-851-7209;
Billy, Debbie, Will & Shawn Ridgway, 502 Hampton Farms Dr, Marietta 30068, 770-977-9632.
Thank you so much to the more than 800 volunteers who participated in the Great Day of Service. Our Children's Mission Project sent more than 200 lunches and hygiene kits to our homeless friends living under the bridges. Over 1,000 bales of pine straw were spread throughout the metro area. Numerous local missions and schools were spruced up and painted. It really was a Great Day!
The HOPE Center will be having its Walk for Life on Saturday, April 30, at Kell High School. It's a short two mile walk. We are looking for both walkers and sponsors. There will be a table in the connector to sign up on April 3, 10 & 17. It's very easy to also sign up online. We hope to take a bus of Mt. Bethel folks over for the 8:30am start. The walk should be over by 10:00. This is one of The HOPE Center's two fundraisers for the year so let's have good support from Mt. Bethel this year.
The next Healing Service is Sunday, April 3, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are invited to attend.
You can Help with MUST Ministries Easter Meal - MUST needs the following donations to make the Easter Meal a success:
20-25 Pre-sliced hams. 4-6 large Sweet Potato Casseroles or ingredients to make a casserole: 12 #10size cans of Yams, sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs and nuts for topping. 4-6 large Green Bean Casserole or ingredients to make a casserole: 12 #10 size cans of Green Beans, mushroom soup and French fried onions for topping.
Tossed salad: Salad Mix, carrots, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and Salad Dressings. Rolls & Desserts. If you would like more information about the Easter Meal at MUST Ministries' Elizabeth Inn, 55 Elizabeth Church Road, Marietta GA 30060, please contact Bob Milburn, Director of MUST Emergency Shelter and Outreach Programs call 770-608-5410.
High School Seniors - information about four college scholarships is available on our website - mtbethel.org. Please check it out.
Firewood for sale! $100 per pickup truckload. Delivery $20. Stock up now for next fall. All proceeds to benefit the MB homeless ministry. Contact Ben Hornsby at 678-333-1871. Don't miss this opportunity. You can purchase the firewood in the Bookstore with cash or credit card.
Preparing for Middle School! There will be small peer groups forming this spring for girls and boys (separate groups) who are entering middle school in the fall. The groups will be facilitated by a counselor and will cover various topics related to preparing for middle school. The groups are also a great way for soon-to-be middle schoolers to develop a support network with other rising middle schoolers. The groups will meet for four 1 hour sessions and some of the subjects to be covered will be peer pressure, study skills, body image, self-esteem and bullying. For further information on dates, times and cost, please contact Michelle Lambert, MS, LPC at 770-612-1018.
Egg Collection for the Easter Egg Hunt has begun! If you have a child who is planning on attending the Egg Hunt Saturday, April 23 on the "Fields of Dreams," please bring 1 dozen prize-filled eggs for each child participating to Children's Ministry by April 17. If you just want to help us out, you can bring plastic eggs or candy as well. We will collecting over 4000 eggs for the children to hunt. Thank you ahead of time for your help for this day. If you have any questions please call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074.
Parent's Night Out for children with special needs and their siblings (3years - 5th grade) Friday April 29 | 6-9pm | F002 - A night of fun for your children, an evening out for you! Parents are invited to Ga Rib Company where $20 will cover your dinner buffet including drink, as well as entertainment and door prizes provided in conjunction with Corrigan Care. You must pre-register by April 22. Forms are available online and should be faxed, mailed, or emailed to Kim McGarr by April 22. Questions? Contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25.
Children's Ministry
CHARGE! Retreat sign up . . . registration is well underway for CHARGE! Retreat - April 30-May 1. We have limited spaces and want to be sure everyone who wants to be a part of this fun filled, faith growing weekend can come. Parents if you have a 4th or 5th grader we would love to have them join us in North Georgia at Camp Evergreen April 30-May 1. We also need adult chaperones. Cost is $150 and the memories, friendships and fellowship lasts a lifetime. For more information call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074 or look on our website.
INFUSION CAMP registration has begun! Infusion is an overnight camp for rising 5th - 8th graders at Camp Evergreen from June 19-24. Infusion Camp is a time we want to Ignite, Inspire, Ingrain and Infuse God's marvelous Word into our students' hearts and souls. You will not want your student to miss out on this opportunity. These middle school years are vital years to build strong friendships and choose to live a life for Christ. Register now online.
Vacation Bible School is around the corner. Join us June 6-10 from 12:30-3:30 as we "Shake it Up! Where Kids Carry out God's Recipe!" Then July 11-15 from 9:30-11:30 for "PandaMania - Where God is Wild about You!" Registration is underway and we need volunteers to make these 2 weeks memorable and life- changing for our children ages 4K-6th grade(rising 4K -6th grade/must be 4 by 9/1/11). We have openings in all areas from station leader to crew leader. For more information please call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074
High School Seniors
Applications for the Mt. Bethel Women's Circle $2,000 Scholarship, awarded to a senior girl, are available in the Church Office. Call or email Carol Banks at 770-565-4203 with any questions. The applications will be due back by May 2. The scholarship will be awarded at Baccalaureate Service on May 22.
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 | No Inside Out this week
This is our high-school-only worship service. Come for a great message and a time of worship.
High School Collision | No Collision until May 1
Our next Collision will be May 1. We will have K-War Battle of the Schools!! Contact Chad Gilbert for more information.
Middle School Girls Bible Study
No Bible Study This week!! We meet Wednesday's at 5pm at Yogli Mogli. Next week , April 13, we will discuss Psalm 139:13-18 . We can't wait to see you there!! For more information, please contact Lauren Eden.
HS Spring Break Mission Trips
Please pray for the students would are currently serving on our Belize and Bahamas trips.
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.
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
CAC Spring Break Hours:
Saturday, April 2: 10am-4pm
Monday-Friday, April 4 - 8: 8:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday, April 9: 10am-4pm
Youth Spring Sports master practice/game schedules are posted online. Go to mtbethel.org/rec and then choose Children's Recreation.
Youth Spring Sports Make Up Pictures are scheduled for Saturday, April 16 anytime between12:00 and 2:00. If you did not make your scheduled picture time you may come on this date for your individuals.
Mt. Bethel Night @ the Braves! Friday, June 17 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!
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.
Women's Ministry
It's now time to disburse the proceeds of the Spring 2011 Consignment Sale to those in need both locally and around the world. The disbursement form is available online. Please download it, fill it out and return the form, by April 1, to Kris Michaelides. Copies of the form are also available at the church front desk.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 3, at 7pm when guest speaker and author, Debbie Macomber, will be in the Mt. Bethel Sanctuary.Debbie will speak about her career and new book, "A Turn In the Road", and also be available for book signing. Questions? Contact Kris Michaelides @ 678-560-7427. This is a free event, but we ask you to register on line.
Missions
LETS FILL UP THE TRAILER !! The West Virginia ministry is in desperate need of donations--especially household items such as sheets, towels, plates, flatware, working appliances, decorative items like figurines, frames, pictures, etc. You might
have a bunch of this stuff packed away somewhere that you will not use again. They are much needed and appreciated in W.Va. Let's try to fill our donation trailer before April 28 when the next team will take it with them. Also, we have had some
recent openings for both the April and May trips and cannot go short-handed the way this ministry is growing. Please consider joining one of these three-day mission trips. Contact Larry Armstrong at 678/457-7524 for more information. You will be blessed!
Career Ministry
The Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, April 12 at the Mt. Bethel Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road). Resume Reviews begin at 6:30pm with the presentation at 7:30. The topic for the evening will be "Developing your Personal Brand." Your employment brand is a critical component of your job search. In today's competitive job market you must be able to communicate who and what you are and identify the skills and knowledge that you bring to a prospective job. This session focuses on developing your employment brand and integrating it into new and existing job search materials. There will be plenty of exercises and examples to help you understand and implement this critical step. You will leave with a new sales and marketing approach to your search, plus a process and the tools to successfully position yourself to compete. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230.
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.
Camp Hope / Kidz2Leaders
Register for the 7th Annual Camp Hope Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, May 9 at the Atlanta Country Club in Marietta. Proceeds from the Camp Hope Golf Tournament benefit Camp Hope, a one-week summer camp for prisoners' children who live in the metro-Atlanta area. Registration forms and more information can be found online or call the kidz2leaders office at 770-977-7751.
Aloha to Aging
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting | Monday, April 4 | 10:30am | MB Community Center | Join us the 1st Monday of each month. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but must call in advance. For more information call 678-439-1177.
Grief Support Group | Monday, April 4 | 2:30pm | MB Community Center | If you are dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one, join us on the 1st Monday of each month. For more information call 678-439-1177.
How to Communicate More Effectively With a Person Who Has Dementia | Tuesday, April 12 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Lunch & Learn) | Learn principles to remember when caring for and communicating with a person who has dementia. RSVP by 4/7 at 678-439-1177.
Anticipatory Grief | Tuesday, April 26 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Are you experiencing a sense of loss as you or your loved one is aging? Explore techniques we can use to deal with it in everyday life. RSVP by 4/21 at 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $164,091
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $6,172,499
Fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Offering Needed to Date - $6,096,867
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