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.
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.
Women of Mt. Bethel - Sunday, August 28 is Circle Sunday. If you are interested in learning more about Circles and how to become connected to other women in fellowship and service, please stop by the table in the Connector. We will have ladies from different Circles available to answer your questions. Or, just stop one of the many women that will be wearing a sticker, "Ask me about my Circle"!!
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.
Our Special Projects Committee meet on Wednesdays at 11:30am in B116. The meetings for August are:
August 3 - Bingo!
August 10 - Bar-B-Que with Gail Cook
August 17 - M.U.S.T. Project
August 24 - Quarterly Birthday Party
August 31 - Soldier Project
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 mtbethelccs.com.
Friday, August 26 - 9:30am-7pm -
Saturday, August 27 - 9am-12 Noon - All items 30% off
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 for more information.
Children's Ministry
Nursery Parents: We need your help! The nursery is missing several pagers. If you have one, please return it to the nursery office. Thank you!
Kid Quest is our Kindergarten - 2nd grade Worship hour at 11:00. We are looking for adult volunteers to teach the children each week. If you like to be on stage and teach God's Word, you are who we need to help us out. We are going to meet Sunday, August 7, in F011 at 12:15 to sign up and be a part of changing a child's life forever. For questions please contact Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
Fall Kick Off is around the corner - on August 14 and we are in need of several more Sunday School teachers for our children. If you are hearing God call you to help lead a child into the Kingdom, please call us and sign up. We need teachers for 2 year olds - 5th grade. For more information please contact Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
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.
Fall Dates to remember:
Tuesday Morning Breakfast begins August 16th
DayOne begins August 21st
Life Group Olympics are August 28th
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
College/Young Adult Bible Study meets at 9:30 on Sunday mornings in the aerobics room in the CAC. This week we will be studying Revelation 12.
Come to Tuesday night Bible Study, a great time to dig into and discuss the word of God. We meet at Gaylyn Kelly's house. This week we will be studying Romans 12- Join us!
Join us for music and a message at PURSUIT, a weekly College/Young Adult service. PURSUIT meets on Thursdays at 7 pm in the Upper Room. Anson McMahon is giving the message and Nic Slade will be leading worship this week.
Come serve with us at the Garden this Friday, July 28! We will have Bible study and worship. We will meet at 5:30 at Terrell Mill Park or 6:30 at the Garden. Hope to see you there!
Follow us on twitter at MBcollegeUMC
Recreation Ministry
Youth Fall Sports: The deadline has passed to register your son or daughter in Fall Sports, however we still have some availabilities but we require a $20 late fee to sign up. Come by the CAC or call 770-971-5280 to find out what sport(s) are available.
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 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 at 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.
Fall Sports Skills Evaluation - Saturday, July 30. Evaluations for Volleyball is Thursday, August 4. It is imperative for ALL players to attend a skills evaluation session. Information from these sessions is used in the team building process. Go to mtbethel.org/rec and click on the recreation update to see your leagues specific time.
Fitness - Free child care for 9:45 classes. Cardio Burn, Body Sculpting, Muscle Pump, Ultimate Conditioning, Pilates , Yoga - go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing. Call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280 for additional information. Fall session kicks off Monday August 8th.
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.
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.
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, 10:00-11:30am. Panel held at Aloha to Aging Offices 4608 Lower 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 10:00am-2:00pm. 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.
