John, Kelly & Reese Harrison, 818 Countryside Ct, Marietta 30067, 404-558-1806.
Come join us for Vacation Bible School July 11-15 from 9:30-12:30 as we learn that God is Wild About Us! We need at least 23 more adults to come have fun with children. All are welcome, graduates, moms, dads, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts and uncles! Please contact Angela Pinniger at angela.pinniger@gmail.com. It is PANDAMANIA!
Please share this information with your friends who are suffering the anguish of divorce. Any questions, please call Mike Gilliam at 404-372-7668.
Make plans to stop by for "A Taste of Sunday School." Come enjoy coffee and danish, meet members of existing classes, and listen to an inspiring lesson. Cindi Fain will lead a 3-week series on "God's Divine Power and Promises" -
How about volunteering here at Mt. Bethel? We are in need of additional Greeters who serve for a month at a time quarterly prior to the 9:30 or 11:00 service. If you are comfortable smiling and acting nice, this is the ministry for you. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Kibbie Jones at kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7230. or.... How about, joining our flower/visitation ministry and serve one Monday a month to make small flower arrangements and deliver them to members of Mt. Bethel who need a nice pick-me-up. If you are interested in either or both opportunities, please contact Kibbie Jones at kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7230.
Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet Tuesday, July 12, at the Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Resume reviews begin at 6:30pm with the presentation at 7:30. The topic for the evening will be LinkedIn. The number one professional social network is LinkedIn. Your LinkedIn profile is your virtual calling card and online resume; it does more than another single tool to broadcast your employment brand. Use LinkedIn to connect with other professionals, update your status, join groups, and meet people at your target companies. Learn how to build a searchable profile, request recommendations, use the "introductions" feature, and many of LinkedIn's other features to facilitate your job hunt. Learn job seeker best practices, from frequency and type of status updates to developing a recommendation strategy. Enhance your credibility and improve your chance of being found just by improving your use of this single tool. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Attention Mt. Bethel family: Please check your home for any Mt. Bethel Library books you have borrowed and have forgotten to return. There are a number of children's books that are missing and have been checked out from 2009-2010, as well as fiction and non-fiction books for adults. Please return to the basket in the Children's Ministry or to the large basket in the B Building Receptionist area. Thank you - Camille Auci, Volunteer Librarian.
Camp Hope is celebrating Christmas early this year and collecting items for Camp Hope 2011!!! You can help Camp Hope by donating snacks, packs of water, $15 or $20 Wal-Mart gift cards or scholarships for campers to attend Camp Hope. Drop-off your donations in the collection boxes placed in the Mt. Bethel Main Office. Be sure to visit our table in the Narthex on Sunday, July 10, to take a tag off our Christmas tree. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Camp Hope sunglasses for a donation of $5!
Mt. Bethel Summer Shuttle Schedule - we run 2 buses ONLY at Dickerson Middle School (the shuttle does not run at Terrell Mill) - normal Shuttle service will resume on August 14.
Children's Ministry
Registration is now open for Preschool Summer Camp July 18-July 22. Two-year-olds to six-year-olds. Please call the Preschool Office at 770-971-6812 or go to www.mtbethel.org/preschool.
Student Ministry
Summer Bible Studies
Middle School Girls: Meet the interns at Menchie's at the Avenue, Mondays at 2pm.
High School Girls: Meet the interns at Einstein's Bagels on Johnson Ferry, Tuesdays at 1pm.
Middle School Guys: meet the staff at East Cobb Park, Tuesdays at 1pm
High School Guys: meet the staff at East Cobb Park, Tuesdays at 2pm
Sign up for Summer Events now. Go online or pick up forms in the Upper B Hall.
High School Beach trip | July 5-9 | Orange Beach, AL - What is it? Student Life @ Orange Beach is a Christ-centered conference style event for 9th-12th graders. It includes engaging worship from experienced worship leaders (Aaron Keyes) , learning through sound Biblical teaching (JR Vassar), Bible study, and community in Family Groups It's a week of focused learning, heartfelt praise, dramas, community building, and most importantly, God's Word on center stage. Why are we going? In Scripture, every time someone spent time with Jesus, he or she went away changed. We hope each person leaves this experience changed. Not because of technical effects, entertaining dramas, challenging recreation or even meeting new people, but because we have been with Jesus. Other details: We will be staying in condos right on the beach. The cost is $425 for this amazing week. There are still spaces available. Contact Shannon.herring@mtbethel.org to get a scholarship application.
July 10 | MS | Summer Sunday-Destination Unknown |1-6pm | $30 MS students sign up for this Sunday afternoon full of excitement and adventure. Not a lot to say about where it will be but it will be fun! Sign up and bring a friend. Bring $10 for lunch. We still have a few open spots. Contact Shannon.herring@mtbethel.org to sign up.
July 10 | HS | Summer Sunday- KWAR | Fields | 6-8pm | Free HS students come play one of our favorite games K-War! The theme for this one is Christmas in July. Make sure to wear your best Christmas duds and come to play.
July 11-15 | 6th Grade | VBS Extreme | Mt. Bethel | 9:30-12:30pm | $25 for members Rising 6th graders join us for VBS extreme! This is nothing like normal VBS. Sign up today (online only!) at mtbethel.org/vbs.
July 11-15 | 7th-12th Grade | VBS Teen Helpers | 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 at mtbethel.org/vbs.
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@mtbethel.org.
College/Young Adult Ministry
Pursuit June 30, in the Upper Room at 7pm on Thursday night. Joey McLaughlin will be speaking and Nic Slade and Kristen Hines are leading worship.
No Sunday morning Bible Study on July 3.
We will serve at the Garden on Friday, July 1. Food, music and message. Meet at Mt. Bethel at 4:30pm and we will be back by 9 pm. Contact Taylor Pair for more information and if you plan on coming.
Add @MBcollegeUMC on twitter!
Recreation Ministry
Hours for 4th of July week:
July 1, Friday, - Close at 5:00pm
July 2-4, Saturday - Monday - CLOSED
July 5 - 8, Tuesday - Friday - CAC will be open normal summer hours except the walking track, which will be closed. We are having the gym floors refinished.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS:
Basketball Camp (Monday - Thursday) - Rates: Mt. Bethel Member: $95, Non-Member: $115
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.
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 second of two summer fitness series began June 27. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing. Call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for additional information.
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 at bettecardell@gmail.com for information or ministry prayer requests.
Aloha to Aging
Aloha Day Club: Senior adult respite care - Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am-2:00pm. Our dedicated staff (professional & volunteer) provides a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Please call for more details 678-439-1177 or visit our website at info@alohatoaging.org. Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group meets the first Monday of each month from 10:30-11:30am and is open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but you must call in advance. For more information call 678-439-1177. Program at Aloha To Aging, Inc., located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am. Have you 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. This program is specifically geared for a person diagnosed with Parkinson's, not their caregiver. Program at Aloha To Aging, Inc., located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068.
