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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 Mt. Bethel Members: Adam, Kortney & Nicole Clayton, 612 Lakeview Trl, Marietta 30068, 404-641-0991;
Albert, Tommie Ann & Hoyt McDonald, 41 Bridle Ln, Marietta 30068, 770-324-6498.
Pictorial Directories are in! I know most of you have been patiently waiting for the directories to arrive. Thank you for your patience & I apologize for the long wait. They are here & ready for pick-up. If you had your picture taken for the directory, you can pick up your copy at the table in the glass connector on Sunday mornings or in the receptionist's office during the week (one per family, please). If you have any questions, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org. Again, I apologize for the wait!
Register Now for the 3 ON 3 Basketball Tournament benefiting St. Philip UMC - Saturday, August 13 - here in Mt. Bethel's Gym. Middle School, High School, Under 30, and 30+ groups are all available in both boys and girls divisions. Minimum donation of $10 per player. Register online or in the CAC. Call 770-971-5280 for additional details.
Mark your calendar for our "Fall Kick-Off Celebration" on Sunday, August 14. All worship services will be combined in the Sanctuary at 9:30 & 11:00. We will not have the 8:15 Chapel service or Encounter service. Our worship services for children (God's Garden, the P.O.D. and Kids Quest) will be back. Adults, students & children will have their Sunday School classes as usual.
Instead of our normal breakfast, we will have a covered dish lunch in the Fellowship Hall immediately after each worship service. The church will provide pulled pork, buns, fruit, baked beans & drinks. We are asking each family to bring a dish that would serve 8-10 people as follows:
If your last name begins with A - H, please bring a salad (fruit or green);
For last names I - P, please bring a side dish (vegetable or casserole);
For last names Q - Z, please bring a dessert.
Please drop your dish off in the Fellowship Hall prior to worship. No lunch tickets are necessary. The shuttles from both Dickerson Middle School and Terrell Mill Park will run from 8:15-1:30 on August 14.
Sponsors Needed for the Habitat Road Race - October 1 - the 18th Habitat for Humanity Road Race will be at Mt. Bethel on Saturday, October 1. Since the early 1990's, proceeds from Mt. Bethel's Habitat Road Race have funded the building of our Habitat homes. It is through the generosity of our race sponsors, race participants and individual donors that our church has been able to provide affordable and safe housing for 29 Cobb County families who were living in substandard housing. Construction will begin on Mt. Bethel's 30th & 31st Habitat homes in early September. We need support of race sponsors if we are to build these homes. If you, your company or your employer would like information about becoming a race sponsor, please contact Mark Taylor at 404-635-6839 or markalantaylor@gmail.com. For more information about the race and race sponsorships, go to www.habitatroadrace.com
Mt. Bethel will begin construction of our 30th & 31st Habitat homes on September 3.
Volunteers are needed to help build the homes and to provide lunches for volunteers. There are 14 build dates available to choose from. You can sign up at www.mtbethel.org/habitat or pick up a registration form on Sundays in August at the Habitat table in the connector. We hope you will join us for a fun and rewarding experience.
There are lots of dates available to reserve the altar flowers in loving memory or in celebration of something or someone. They are $60 per arrangement. Please contact Debi Wyatt at 678-560-2437 or debi.wyatt@mtbethel.org for more information.
Do you like to garden, but do not know a lily from a lichen, a rose from a rototiller, or a blue bird from a bluebell?
Do you like to "get down and dirty" or prefer a stroll through a lovely garden "to smell the roses"? If so, then Mt. Bethel is starting a garden club. We plan to start small with a program on container gardening, and a little maintenance in our Mt. Bethel gardens. But we would like to have you tell us what kind of gardening you want to do and to learn about. We are planning our first meeting in August. So if you are enthusiastic about plants, gardens, and the environment, please contact Jennie Rogers for more information at sealevel888@yahoo.com.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is looking for a loving individual to keep children during their meetings from 9:30am to 12:15pm on one Monday each month until the end of the school year. This is a paid position. For more information, contact Rachel Taylor at 678-324-1624.
The Mt. Bethel Library receives lots of book donations - some of them are left anonymously. The Library volunteers would like to acknowledge your donation. Please consider leaving your name with your book donations so they can send you a note of thanks.
The Fall & Winter Consignment & Bake Sale is August 25-27. Get the best deals on kids' clothing, toys, books, furniture, gear - plus Halloween costumes, holiday finery and maternity wear - all while helping to support local and global Mt. Bethel missions. Consignor & volunteer registration is at www.mtbethelccs.com to learn more. And don't forget about the bake sale, featuring delicious home-baked goodies!
Sale Dates:
Thursday, August 25 - Volunteer & First Time Moms Preview Sale - for details, visit www.mtbethelccs.com.
Friday, August 26- 9:30am-7pm -
Saturday, August 27- 9am-12 Noon - All items 30% off
Career Ministry
Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, July 26
at Mt. Bethel's Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive). Resume reviews begin at 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7:30pm. The evening's topic is "Social Media - Not for the Kids Anymore!" Facebook and Twitter are just two of a host of new social networking tools that enable you to connect and share your job search with your network and the world beyond. Learn how to make use of these tools to communicate with other professionals, target companies & recruiters. Understand how to protect your privacy and use common online etiquette to be a better community citizen. If you're new to Twitter, this session will give you a quick introduction and provide some reasons why you may want to consider using Twitter for your job hunt. We also cover best practices, vocabulary, joining a community and getting your message out. More and more recruiters are posting jobs on Twitter. Learn how to find them at the same time as using Twitter to develop your employment brand, professional credibility & your own following. For more information, visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 - kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Homeless Ministry Visits Under the Bridges - Would you like to visit the homeless under the bridges in Atlanta? On Tuesday nights, August 9 & 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 or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org for more information. 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, 11th and 12th graders meet together Sunday mornings all summer.
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 July 24 | Middle School and High School | Summer Sunday-Sunday Night Live | 6-8pm | Free - all students come and enjoy a night where you get to sit back and relax as you watch our version of Saturday Night Live. This night will consist of skits from interns and staff, music, and a message. Come and experience this amazing night. 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 Ministry Thursday, July 21, PURSUIT our weekly summer gathering meets in the Upper Room beginning at 7pm. We will have a night of music with Blake Yoder and Kristen Hines this week and a message shared by Trent Hopkins. Trent is a recent graduate of App State and is currently serving a church in Charlotte. We met Trent when Katherine Gunning invited him to serve at DNOW2011. Looking forward to see how God will awe us this week. Friday, July 22- Sunday, July 24 LAKE WEEKEND - at the Harper's at Lake Martin. Cost is $40 for your food, lodging and to offset fuel costs for the use of their boats. Departure is at 1pm from Mt. Bethel. PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM AND TURN IN YOUR MONEY. Please pack (in addition to normal stuff) a pillow, towels - for the lake and the shower, sleeping bag, your insurance card, and bring money for 2 meals while on the road. We depart at 1pm on Friday expecting to return about 5pm on Sunday. Sunday, July 24 - our study of Revelation continues with Revelation 11. Meet at 9:30am in the Aerobics room in the CAC. Follow us on twitter at MBcollegeUMC Recreation Ministry YOUTH FALL SPORTS - DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Monday, July 25, 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 or call 770-971-5280. Don't delay, some leagues fill up before the deadline. ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL: We are now registering for adult co-ed softball. The season begins August 17 and play will be on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30pm. Contact Adam Sheffield for more information or to register your team at adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org or 770-971-4299. Spaces limited. MT. BETHEL ADULT BOWLING LEAGUE - Meet & Greet Night, August 29, 6pm. Join us for free bowling and snacks at the Brunswick Zone Marietta Lanes on Delk Rd. Try your hand at bowling and if interested, sign-up on a 4-person team. The League Play begins Monday, September 12 at 6pm. We meet weekly and teams consist of both men and women. For more information call Pam Lange, 770-973-0889. 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 To Aging, Inc., is a 501 c-3 organization that offers the "Aloha Day Club" senior respite program and ensures that trained staff and volunteers are available to assist and nurture club members, focusing on their abilities and not their inabilities. Aloha to Aging empowers family caregivers, aging care receivers and volunteers in a positive, nurturing manner through quality programming. Education and support group programs are free, and unless otherwise specified, are offered at the Aloha To Aging offices, located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. For more information, visit www.alohatoaging.org, email info@alohatoaging.org or call 678-439-1177. Here are some upcoming programs: Aloha Day Club: Senior adult respite care. Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am-2:00 pm. 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 www.alohatoaging.org. Aloha Support Groups & Education - Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, August 1, 10:30-11:30am. 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. 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: Tuesday, August 2, 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. RSVP by 7/28 at 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Program at Aloha To Aging, Inc., located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. Aging Experts Speaker Panel -- Prepare Yourself for the Journey of Aging - Financially: Retirement Income - Where will it come from? Emotionally: Learn the #1 rule when caring for an aging loved one - Recognizing everyone's need for help Grief Management: Tuesday, August 23, 10:00am-11:30am. Panel held at Aloha to Aging Offices 4608 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068. RSVP by 8/22 at info@alohatoseniors.com or 678-439-1177. Volunteer Opportunities Catch the Aloha Spirit by joining us once a month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honor our Aloha Day Club Seniors by sharing your time and talent as we enjoy delicious food and fun-filled conversation, activities and exercise. Call Aloha To Aging, Inc. for details 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness Offerings Received last week -- $121,461 Offering Needed to Date - $468,989
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $290,227 |
