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Message from the Minister
"God's Good Energy"
Those are the words one of our members used to describe Mt. Bethel's Easter Celebration. "God's Good Energy" was powerfully felt in each worship service last Sunday! I think the energy was His electrifying Spirit that touched the hearts of us all.
The estimated crowd was approximately 8,000. The Sunrise Service and 9:00 Services were true attendance records. The Gym was filled with nearly 1,000 children. But perhaps the most energetic portion of the day revolved around our special guests and their participation in our Easter celebration. Approximately 300 members volunteered as greeters, hosts and hostesses for our 120 guests - men, women and children. There is probably no way to measure the energy generated through our food service ministry. Our kitchen crew turned over 1,100 diners at breakfast in just over one hour!
The excitement experienced in the Sanctuary worship service with our guests was exceptional. His Spirit was celebrated in some of the most beautiful music this pastor has ever heard! Our choir, praise team, orchestra and congregations excelled.
The whole church worked beautifully together as one team, His Team, came together to celebrate the most blessed and powerful day of the year. Bus drivers, bus chaperones, parking attendants, ushers, greeters, nursery workers, kitchen angels, worship leaders, cross decorators, flower arrangers, singers, musicians . . . "God's Good Energy"!
Now, I look forward to doing it all again this Sunday and every Sunday as we celebrate Easter each week! God's Good Energy is a weekly celebration at Mt. Bethel!
God Bless You,
Randy Mickler
Senior Pastor
Commitment 2012 Update:
Mt. Bethel has 2,500 families (giving units) and thus far, 828 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $5,568,000. Our operating budget for 2011 is $9,000,000. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible.
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Worship Services
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Sunday, May 1
8:15am Chapel Service
"All the Proof We Need"
John 20:19-31 - Rev. Kim McGarr
9:15am Day One Middle School Worship - Upper Room
9:30am God's Garden Worship Service for ages 3 (by 9/1/10) through Pre K - in A35. 9:30 & 11:00am Sanctuary
"Your Place at the Table"
Dr. Randy Mickler
11:00am Encounter Contemporary Worship - Fellowship Hall
"Standing With the Apostles"
Acts 2:22-32 - Rev. Jody Ray 11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders in F015
"God's Scrapbook" - I Peter 1:3
11:00am God's Garden Worship Service for ages 3 (9/01/10) through Pre K - in A35.
11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3rd-5th Graders in the Upper Room - "Baby Steps" - I Peter 1:3-9
St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Service - "The Resurrected Christ"
John 20:19-23 - Rev. Jon Ponders
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Our Joys & Concerns
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God; in loving memory of Bea Stafford - we miss you, Mom, and love you - given by Dick & Susie Stafford; and in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Drex & Lila Scott on May 14, given by their children and grandchildren.
The rosebud on the altar is in honor of the birth of Delaney Grace Andrews, daughter of Matt & Kelly Andrews and granddaughter of Sandy & Bonnie Andrews, on April 24, 2011.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptism of Carolyn Elise French, daughter of Michael & Erin French; Eli Allen Jones, son of Mark & Hope Jones; and Hadley Pearl Hannahs, daughter of Thomas & Hollie Hannahs.
Recently hospitalized: Norma Harman, Ethel Hart, Steve Lattizori.
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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.
A HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! To all those who gave of their time and service to help prepare our campus for Easter celebration this past weekend. To all the ladies (and special husbands) who assembled the Flower Cross, and to those who helped with Maundy Thursday Communion, Tenebrae and Holy Saturday preparations.....I owe you a debt of gratitude which can never be fully expressed. And to our amazing Maintenance Staff....you are always there to help me in a myriad of ways. You are without equal!!! Serving our Risen Lord with all of you is an honor and blessing!!!!
Gratefully, Barbara Lester and our Worship Committee
Mt. Bethel's next monthly Healing Service is Sunday, May 1, at 12:15pm in the Chapel.
Ladies - Award-winning author, Debbie Macomber, will be here Tuesday, May 3, from 7:00-8:30pm in the Sanctuary. She will speak to us on her new book, "A Turn in the Road" and then be available for book signing. This event is free, but we ask that you register online. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the event. Nursery is available for this event, but registration is required. Please contact Debbie Ruth: 770-971-2588.
Help for Mother's Day Recognition! We will be putting the bouquets together for our special mothers on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00am in B109. This is REALLY simple and doesn't take long at all. We would appreciate anyone who can come and lend a hand. Please call or email Barbara Lester at 770-977-7280.
Wesley Woods Mother's Day Offering - Wesley Woods takes to heart the simple message of the old hymn, "Help Somebody Today." Older adults, including those with limited means and many needs, have been their mission for more than forty years. Many have nowhere else to turn. At Wesley Woods, they are most definitely "somebodies," traveling life's way in dignity, with the support of compassionate friends. The help takes the form of quality residential service in nine facilities, excellent geriatric health care as part of Emory Healthcare, and specialized care for conditions like Alzheimer's & Parkinson's disease. The North Georgia Conference designates Mother's Day for the support of charitable care at Wesley Woods. This offering is the primary source of funds to subsidize living expenses and health care costs of the thousands that are served. To contribute, please make your check payable to Mt. Bethel and write "Wesley Woods" on the for line.
Patriotic Concert - We Will Never Forget: A Musical Tribute to Veterans & First Responders | Sunday, May 29 | 6pm | Sanctuary - This is a memorial commemoration: 10th anniversary of 9/11 with special guests, NYC firefighters. Ice cream social immediately following.
Mt. Bethel's Annual Thompson-Sheffield Softball Tournament is Saturday, May 7, on the "Fields of Dreams." Come out & support your favorite team!
Georgia Special Olympics Summer Games - come volunteer with us as we cheer on all the Special Athletes! We will be "Fans in the Stands"! These Special Athletes really appreciate the encouragement they receive from the crowd - join us as we shake our pom-poms and cheer them on to victory, Saturday morning, May 21 at Emory University. All ages are welcome - volunteer as a family! Questions - Contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25.
Upcoming college graduates - if you want to be included in a list of college graduates in the weekly bulletin, please call or email Debi Wyatt at 678-560-2437 with your name & college.
Infusion - A camp for rising 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders | June 19-24 | Camp Evergreen at Lake Burton Infusion is a week-long camp that introduces students to morning devotions, family group time, peer to peer small groups, worship, and a message followed up with small group discussions by grade level. Students can also expect fun stuff like ziplines, canoes, lake blob, shaving cream, hiking, and slip n' slide.
The adult and high school ringers of Mt Bethel UMC will present a Handbell Concert Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. The 45-minute concert will feature arrangements of many favorite hymns as well as classical and contemporary selections using both Schulmerich Handbells and Malmark Chimes. The three adult choirs and high school ringers are directed by Ray Fountain, Associate Director of Music. For more information please call Sandra Chapman at 770-971-2730.
The Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is currently enrolling Infants (ages 6 weeks -9 months) for full time childcare. If interested, please call the center at 678-560-8005.
Children's Ministry
weePraise & iPraise Chime & Bell Spring concert | Wednesday, April 27 | 6:30pm | Sanctuary Following these performances, iPraise will present Under God's Sea in 3D! Join us as we venture out in a submarine to learn more about God through His underwater world. Under Professor Gill's direction, we'll learn to navigate the sometimes murky waters of life by seeking God's Word daily.
Father/Child Campout | June 3 & 4 | Mt. Bethel "Fields of Dreams"
| register online. A great opportunity for fathers to spend time with their children! Also, a great time for grandfathers and grandchildren. Burgers and dogs served at 6:30 Friday. After the burgers and dogs, there will be s'mores! Breakfast will be at 7:30am on Saturday morning. Come and enjoy this great early summer Mt. Bethel event!
Infusion - A camp for rising 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders | June 19-24 | Camp Evergreen at Lake Burton Infusion is a week-long camp that introduces students to morning devotions, family group time, peer to peer small groups, worship, and a message followed up with small group discussions by grade level. Students can also expect fun stuff like ziplines, canoes, lake blob, shaving cream, hiking, and slip n' slide.
Attention Parents! Register now for summer camps in North Georgia Mountains: campevergreen.org.
Volunteers - We need you! Vacation Bible School is just around the corner and we need volunteers to lead the children. Are you feeling the quiet nudge to help out? Please let us know that you are ready to join us for Shake It Up Café where Kids Carry Out God's Recipe! Dates are June 6-10 from 12:30-3:30. It takes over 120 adult volunteers to make VBS a success, please call and tell us you can help. We also need teen helpers. If you are a rising 7th grader you can be a part of VBS. Call or email Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
The nursery is missing several pagers. Please check your purses, diaper bags, etc. and return these to the nursery office. Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588.
Student Ministry
Please mark your calendar for May 22 for our Summer Kickoff - 6:00-8:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
High School Collision | 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
Meet us Wednesday's at 5pm at Yogli Mogli. This week we will discuss Psalm 139: 19-24. We can't wait to see you there!! For more information, please contact Lauren Eden.
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.
Recreation Ministry
Follow us on Twitter. For updates on weather and field conditions simply text "Follow MtBethelRec" to 40404.
Youth Spring Sports master practice/game schedules are posted online. Go to mtbethel.org/rec and then choose Children's Recreation. Make-up games through Saturday, April 16 rainouts have been added.
Mt. Bethel Night @ the Braves! Friday, June 17th vs Texas Rangers. Tickets are $15 and may now 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!
We Are 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 - Wait List Sports Camp II - Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24 | 9am-4:30pm | Rising 2nd - 5th Grades | Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $250, Non-Member: $275 - Wait List 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. Spring Fitness classes have begun. Come sign up for one of our many classes. Zumba, Boot Camp, Cardio Strength, (New) Muscle Pump, Body Sculpting, Pilates, and Yoga. New schedule available online. Babysitting available for some classes. For more information, contact Caroline Booker: 770-971-5280
Active Senior Adults
Ballads, Blues and Broadway - Selections from the Great American Songbook
performed by the Michael O'Neal Singers, Friday May 13, at 8:00pm at Roswell UMC - tickets are $15. For information and tickets please contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25 by Thursday, May 5th
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man Sunday May 8, 2011 2:30pm on the Alley Stage at the Theater in the Square Marietta
This is a Free performance - but you must RSVP - Contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25 by Monday May 2nd
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.
Camp Hope - our ministry, interns4tomorrow, places our veteran campers into the local work place. "Taking Our Kidz 2 Work." Eleven of our interns will travel over 9,000 miles to and from internships this summer. They will travel by public transportation, taxi, staff, family members, and volunteers. If you will be able to help from time to time, to get an intern to work this summer, we sure could use your help. Internships begin May 31 and end on August 11. Gas cards can be provided as needed. Contact Diane Parrish, ext. 215 or email Judi Horne, Not only will you provide a service, but you will be blessed by spending time with an intern! Thank you and God Bless!
"pearls4hope" - just in from China, a generous importer has donated (at cost) a beautiful array of pearls and perfect timing for Mother's Day and Graduation! Fresh water cultured pearls are on sale in the Bookstore to send kids to Camp Hope. There is a beautiful assortment of Ivory, Peach and Black - solid necklaces, scattered strands and two types of earrings. Stop by - you'll never see prices like these or the quality of these in department stores! And you'll send a kid to Camp Hope! Thanks and God Bless!
Aloha to Aging
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting | Monday, May 2 at 10:30am in the Mt. Bethel Community Center - open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. 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, May 2 at 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.
Communicating With Your Aging Parent in Difficult Situations | Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30-7:30pm in Mt. Bethel Room B112. Join us as we discuss this important aging topic and share tips and techniques to make your communication more effective. Presented by Dawn Reed of Aloha to Senior Solutions. RSVP by 5/2 at 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org.
Parkinson's Disease Education | Monday, May 16 | 10:30am | MB Community Center - Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's? You are not alone. Learn how to cope and live with the diagnosis. Helpful tips and resources provide comfort and encouragement. Free care is provided for your loved one while we meet. RSVP by 5/12 for program and care for your loved one at 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org.
Family Caregiver Stress | Wednesday, May 18 | 6:30-7:30pm | Mt. Bethel Room B112 - Got caregiver stress? Dealing with an aging loved one? Get A.L.O.H.A. (A Life Of Healthy Aging)! Presented by Dawn Reed of Aloha to Senior Solutions. RSVP by 5/16 at 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Communicating With Your Aging Parent in Difficult Situations | Wednesday, May 4 | 6:30-7:30pm | Join us as we discuss this important aging topic and share tips and techniques to make your communication more effective. Presented by Dawn Reed of Aloha to Senior Solutions. RSVP by 5/2 at 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Rm. B112.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $153,958
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $6,734,737
Offering Needed to Date - $6,722,187
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Sunday, May 1
8:00-10:00am Fellowship Breakfast - Fellowship Hall
8:15am Chapel Worship Service
9:15am Day One Middle School Worship Service - Upper Room
9:30am Sunday School
9:30am Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am God's Garden - A35
11:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am Encounter Worship Service - Fellowship Hall
11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship Service for K-2nd Grade - F011/15
11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship Service for 3rd-5th Grade - Upper Room
11:00am Sunday School
11:00am God's Garden - A35
12:15pm Healing Service - Chapel
12:30pm Patriotic Rehearsal - A18
1:00pm Camp Hope Training - Upper Room
1-5:00pm Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams"
2:00pm Eagle Scout Ceremony (Hudon) - Chapel
4:00pm Crossfire - A18
4:00pm High School Handbells - A25
4:00pm Preschool Ballet Recital - Sanctuary
5:00pm Adult Bible Studies
5:00pm One A-Chord - A18
6:00pm High School Collision - "Fields of Dreams"
8:30pm Men's Basketball - Gym
Monday, May 2 9:30am Ola Jones Circle - B116 10:00am Zingers - A18 10:30am Alzheimer's/Caregivers Support Group - Community Center 2:30pm Aloha to Aging Grief Support Group - Community Center 5:00-10:00pm Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams" 7:00pm Monday Night Men's Small Group - B112 7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Building 7:30pm Monday Night Men for Christ - B116 Tuesday, May 3 7:30am Middle School Breakfast - Gym 9:00am Membership Committee - B112 9:30am Adult Bible Studies 9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-9 10:30am Knitting Angels - B109 11:00am-1:30pm Tuesday Lunch - Dining Room 5:00-10:00pm Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams" 6:15pm McDaniel Ringers - A25 6:45pm Shadow Christian Men's Group - H House 7:00pm Debbie Macomber Event - Sanctuary 7:00pm Women's Cancer Support Group - Community Center 7:30pm Carillon Ringers - A25 7:30pm Career Ministry Program - Community Center Wednesday, May 4 9:00am Adult Bible Studies 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18 10:00am Righteous Ringers - A25 11:30am Special Projects Committee - B116 1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center East 3:30pm iPraise & weePraise - A Hall 4:30-6:45pm Wednesday Night Dinner - Fellowship Hall 4:30pm Knitting Angels - B109 5:00-10:00pm Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams" 6:00pm SPLAT U - F Hall 6:30pm Adult Bible Studies 6:30pm Divorce Recovery Support Group - H House 6:30pm Frontline Apologetics - Areopagus Forum - Community Center 6:30pm Bell & Ringers Concert - Sanctuary 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18 7:00pm Inside Out High School Worship - Upper Room Thursday, May 5 - National Day of Prayer 7:30am-8:30pm Chapel Open for Prayer 9:30am Mother's Morning Out - Lower D Hall 9:30am Quilting for Christ - F001 9:45am Parables Bible Study (Banks) - B106 5:00-10:00pm Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams" 6:30pm Adult Bible Studies 7:00pm Prayer Group - B106 Friday, May 6 6:30am Friday's Faithful - B112 9:30am Mother's Morning Out - Lower D Hall 10:00am MOPS Crafter's Corner - B111 5:00-10:00pm Spring Sports - "Fields of Dreams" 6:30pm MBCA MS Musical "Beauty & the Beast" - Sanctuary Saturday, May 7
8:00am Thompson-Sheffield Softball Tournament
9:30am Flower Making for Mother's Day - B109
10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
6:30pm MBCA MS Musical "Beauty & the Beast" - Sanctuary
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