Mt. Bethel's Administrative Council will meet Sunday, June 5, at 5:00pm in the Chapel.
Commitment 2012 Update:Mt. Bethel has 2,500 families (giving units) and thus far, 1,132 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $7,009,571. Our operating budget for 2011 is $9,000,000. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible.
All Vacation Bible School Volunteers: Training Sunday, June 5, at 12:15 in F011. (
Teen Training is 11:00 in the Sanctuary, Monday June 6) If you have volunteered to help with June VBS and have not heard from someone, please join us for Safe Sanctuary training and overview of the week. We still need adult volunteer leaders to shepherd the children each day. If you can work all week, we need you, if you can only work a day or two we need you. Please consider making a difference for a lifetime in a child's life. Your life will be changed as well. If you have questions, please call or
email Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074. See you Sunday!
Family Fun Night: Wednesday, June 8, from 6-8pm in the back parking lot by the CAC. Join us for an evening of family fun. Dinner (burgers, hot dogs & pizza) can be purchased for a small fee. We will have inflatables and water games. If you have any questions, please call or
email Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
Mt. Bethel Night at The Braves. Join us Friday, June 17 for Braves vs. Texas Rangers. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in the CAC. We will parade around the field before the game. There will be fireworks after the game.
Homeless Ministry Visits Under the Bridges - Would you like to visit the homeless under the bridges in Atlanta? On Tuesday nights,
June 7, July 19 & August 9, meet at the church at 4:00. We'll grab a burger at US Cafe, tour the Garden and pick up our guides and sack meals to distribute. We will be back at the church around 10:00pm. For more information,
contact Ben Hornsby at 678-333-1871 for more information.
Pep Club June Meeting - Tuesday, June 21| 5:30-7pm | Fellowship Hall
Join us on June 21st in the Fellowship Hall for our Summer Dinner catered by Jan and Cathy. Come and enjoy our "Diner Menu" with meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, bread and dessert! Our entertainment will be The Sock Hops - you can check them out at sockhops.com. Our mission is Camp Hope snacks, so please bring individually-wrapped snacks. Come and enjoy a nice meal, amazing entertainment, fun, fellowship, and maybe even some dancing all for only $15 per person! RSVP by June 13 to Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25.
Homeless Ministry Visits Under the Bridges - Would you like to visit the homeless under the bridges in Atlanta? On Tuesday nights, June 7, July 19, August 9 & August 23, meet at the church at 4:00. Bring a case of water. We'll grab a burger at US Café, tour the Garden and pick up our guides and sack meals to distribute. We will be back at the church around 10:00pm. For more information, contact Ben Hornsby at 678-333-1871 for more information. Wow, Mt. Bethel--you've done it twice! Care to make it three?? Full donation trailers have been taken to West Virginia by our mission teams in April and May. Can we do it once again before the next team leaves on June 23? Everything we take is absorbed into the poor West Virginia communities within days of arrival. The Hands of Hope trailer is located off the parking lot near the CAC. Most needed are any household items, working appliances, new toys/games, hygiene items, and of course both adult and children's clothing. Thanks for your generosity! Keep your donations coming! Questions? Contact Larry Armstrong, or 678-457-7524. The Divorce Support Recovery Group will meet Wednesday nights at 6:30pm
at Marlow's in the Merchant's Walk Shopping Center through August. Please share this information with your friends who are suffering the anguish of divorce. Any questions, please call Mike Gillian at 404-372-7668.
Mt. Bethel Shuttle Schedule for the summer will begin June 5. Summer Shuttle Service runs 2 buses ONLY at Dickerson Middle School (the shuttle does not run at Terrell Mill) - normal Shuttle service will resume on August 14.
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.
Summer Bible Studies - Register Online
Nursery will be available for all summer Bible studies for children up to age 11. The nursery is free for children ages 4 and under. A nominal fee of $3 per child per event will be charged for children ages 5-11. NURSERY RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Contact Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588.
One Month To Live / 5 Week Study / Begins Wednesday, June 8
What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day really matter? What would you start, or stop, doing? How would you relate to others? One Month to Live empowers you to focus on being who God created you to be--passionate, fully alive, living without regrets. Written in 30 short insightful chapters, this is one month's journey you'll never forget. Classes will be from 7:00-9:00pm in room B118 on Wednesday, June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 13. Led by Will and Genia Crane. Contact Genia Crane for details at 678-569-7870.
Children's Ministry
Jesus said that the children are precious in His sight. They are only children for a moment and we need to capture each moment we can to teach them about God. Parents, did you know that you are the most influential person in your child's life? Why not lead by example and take a Sunday or two this summer to teach in Sunday School at 9:30 or volunteer in Children's worship at 11:00? If you would like more information or to volunteer, please call or email Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
Registration is now open for Preschool Summer Camps June 20-July 1 and July 18-July 22. Two-year-olds to six-year-olds. Please call the Preschool Office at 770-971-6812 or go to mtbethel.org/preschool.
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.
Student Ministry
Middle School Summer Sunday School | 9: 30 am| Upper Room
All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders meet together Sunday mornings all summer.
High School Summer Sunday School | 9:30am | Olympia Room (off the track in the CAC)
All rising 9th, 10th, and 11th, and 12tgh graders meet together Sunday mornings all summer.
Sign up for Summer Events NOW. Go online or pick up forms in the Upper B Hall.
Middle School Halloween at Brusters | June 5 | 6-8pm | Bring $ for Ice Cream
MS come dressed in a Halloween costume because we are walking to Brusters! 6-8 on Sunday night and bring money for your own ice-cream! Meet in upper room. Pickup in portico. Bring Form in hand. Download a permission slip at mtbethelstudents.org.
6th Grade VBS Extreme | June 6-10 | Mt. Bethel | 12:30-3:30pm | $25 for members - Rising 6th graders join us for VBS extreme! This is nothing like normal VBS. Sign up today online.
VBS Teen Helpers | 7th-12th Grade | June 6-10 | 12:30-3:30pm | Free
Rising 7-12th graders this is a great opportunity for you to serve the church and help lead VBS. Sign up online.
High School Holy Ground | June 8 | Upper Room | 7-8:30pm | Free
This worship service is for high school students only. It's a chance to connect with God and others through authentic worship, fellowship, prayer and a relevant message.
June 12 | Middle and High School - American Gladiators | Gym | 6-8pm | Free
Students come and compete against staff and interns in some crazy games having to do with the American Gladiators TV show. Be dressed ready to run and play against our gladiators!
High School Beach trip | July 5-9 | Orange Beach, AL
Aaron Keyes is leading worship and JR Vassar is speaking. Deadline is June 12th.
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
Sunday mornings- 9:30am join the discussion as we read and study REVELATION.
Recreation Ministry
CAC SUMMER HOURS:
All weekdays Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 7:30pm;
Saturdays - 9:00am - 4:00pm
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS:
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! Join us Friday, June 17th. Braves vs. Texas Rangers. Tickets are $15 and may now be purchased in the CAC. We will parade around the field before the game. Fireworks after the game. Everyone is welcome!
YOUTH FALL SPORTS - Register now for soccer, baseball, t-ball, softball, flag football and volleyball. Register in the CAC or online. Go to mtbethel.org/rec for additional information and details on ages and fees.
YOUTH SPORTS- To get prompt updates on weather and field conditions sign up for our Twitter posts - Simply text Follow MtBethelRec to 40404 to receive Tweets.
FITNESS
Free child care for 9:45 classes. Cardio Burn, Body Sculpting, Muscle Pump, Ultimate Conditioning, Pilates , Yoga - The first of two summer fitness series begins May 31. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing. Call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for additional information.
Adult Singles Ministry
