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 Members:
Peter & Jamie Bourg, 3179 Westfield Walk, Roswell 30075, 770-891-9210;
Marybeth Brand, 618 Barrington Oaks Cir, Roswell 30075, 404-989-7811.
Father-Daughter Dance, Saturday, August 20, 6:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall. It's a Hoedown! Join the fun. Good food, music by DJ Brandon Rushin. Tickets in the Bookstore or at www.mtbethel.org/falldance. Father/daughter $30, each additional cowgirl add $15.
kidz2leaders' annual Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, August 28, in the Sanctuary. This year, some of our campers will come and sing with Rev. Diane Parrish as well as give their testimonies. Also, new this year will be a Silent Auction which will begin at 5:30 followed by the concert at 6:30. This past summer we had 125 Mt. Bethel members who served with us at Camp Hope! We hope you'll join us for this special event that allows kidz2leaders to make a change in the lives of inmates' children. We can't do it without you!
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.
Thank you Beth Irwin! Miss Beth has helped lead in our Music ministry since 1990! Under her excellent choral leadership as our Youth Choir Director and then Children's Director, hundreds of young lives have been touched in Christ's name. Last year, Beth tried to retire, only we wouldn't allow it! Today, she and husband, Chris, live in Duluth with daughter and grandchildren nearby. They will continue to bless Mt. Bethel through their participation as volunteers and faithful members. God Bless You, Beth, thank you! We love you. Randy
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 Kid 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.
Homeless Ministry - we are inviting our homeless friends to come in for a night of relief from the heat and to have free dental treatment. On Thursday night, August 11, we need an army of servants to help out. The Georgia Dental Association is hosting free dental treatments in Woodstock on August 12, so we will bring our homeless friends here on Thursday, feed them & provide a bed for the evening, then transport them to the dental clinic after breakfast. We would love to have fresh, clean T-shirts, underwear and socks for each guest. If you can donate any of those items, please drop them in the MUST barrels by August 11. We will donate every item received to our homeless guests and to MUST Ministry. For more information, please email randy.hudon@mtbethel.org; gaylyn.kelly@mtbethel.org or gabe.barrett@mtbethel.org.
Homeless Ministry Visits Under the Bridges - Would you like to visit the homeless under the bridges in Atlanta? On Tuesday night, 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 or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org for more information.
Need volunteers to make welcome baskets for girls 12-17 rescued from forced prostitution in metro Atlanta. Baskets will be presented to girls as they come into the program at Wellspring Living. Most girls have just the clothes on their backs. We will meet on Saturday, August 27, from 4-6 pm. If you can't make this gathering but want to help, a list of items needed appears below. Place these donations in the box marked "Shadow Christian Ministries - Girls" outside of Fellowship Hall. For more details, contact Linda Cole, Shadow Christian Ministries:
linda@theshadowchristian.com. Pillows, granola bars, colorful water jugs (small size), towels, lip gloss, flip-flops (all sizes), washcloths, journals, variety packs of panties (all sizes), toothbrushes, thank you note cards, variety packs of bras (all sizes), hygiene items, small hand lotions, plain T-shirts in any color (all sizes).
Volunteer Opportunity - Our Membership Development Committee is looking for help. These ladies meet at 9:00am each Tuesday at the church to mark our Sunday worship attendance. If you have a couple of hours & would like to help them, please call Krista Downing at 678-560-7226. Coffee is included!
Stephen Ministry Training will begin on September 11. If you feel called to become a part of this vital Ministry, please contact Diane Liscum at 770-977-7786 or email diane@gearone.com, or Kibbie Jones in our Congregational Care office. Applications are available in the front office.
Mt. Bethel UMC Fall/Winter Consignment & Bake Sale - Volunteers Still Needed! Join us as 400 sellers consign fall and winter children's clothing, toys, books, Halloween costumes, furniture and more. All proceeds go to support local and global missions to benefit families and children of all ages. Get the best deals around on toys, outerwear, gear and supplies, fall/winter/holiday baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothing - everything you need for your kids (and as always, we'll have the bake sale featuring yummy homemade treats). Don't forget about the Boutique Section for upscale brands, custom-made and smocked clothing.
Sale Dates and Times:
Thursday, August 25 - Volunteer & New Mom Preview - visit http://www.mtbethelccs.com for details on how you can shop first and to sign up to volunteer!
Friday, August 26: 9:30am-7pm*
Saturday, August 27: 9am-12pm (all items 30% off)
*No children allowed on the sales floor until 12pm on Friday (except babies in slings/carriers). We provide a loving nursery from 8:30am to 12pm for $4 per hour, per child, with an $8 per hour family maximum. Childcare is also available for volunteers all day Thursday and Friday through 3:00pm. Reservations are required. Visit our site for more details.
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 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.
Mt. Bethel's Day Care Center is hiring! If you love children, are 18 years or older and can work afternoons (3:00-6:00), please call Dee Stolz, Director at 678-560-8005 or email dee22114@aol.com.
Children's Ministry
Do you want to do life with your 4th or 5th grade child and intentionally grow in God's Word, understanding of the scriptures, and fellowship; while spiritually guiding your child? Then you will want to join us for more information on Thursday, August 18, at 10:00am in B119 for coffee. We will share what's going on in life groups for our tweens at Mt. Bethel UMC and how to get involved. Please contact sherri.juliani@mtbethel.org with any questions.
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.
The Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency (formerly the Samaritan House) needs your donations. They always have a need for men and women's dress clothes, i.e. suits, dresses, sport coats, slacks, dress shirts, blouses (please use hangers), ties, shoes and belts to wear on job interviews. Casual clothes, men's leather dress shoes and new underwear & socks are also needed. Drop items off at the Missions trailer to the left of the CAC. Tax receipts are available in the front desk of the CAC. For more information, please contact Sam Smith at 770-565-8233.
Would you like to celebrate on Sunday mornings with the children at Mt. Bethel and assist the worship leaders with songs, games, and creating a welcoming environment for the children? If you are interested please come to the children's worship boot camp on Sunday, September 11, from 12:15-1:30 in F015 (basement of the Education Building). Anyone interested in serving for 2011-2012 school year must attend. Must be 6th grade or older. Please contact sherri.juliani@mtbethel.org to sign up.
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. 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! Follow us on twitter at MBcollegeUMC Women's Ministry 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"!! 2012 Women's Retreat - Save the Date! January 27-29 | The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mark your calendars for the 2012 Women's Retreat. Registration will begin Monday, September 5, online or by registration brochure. Our speaker will be Susie Shellenberger. We will have a lot more information soon. Questions? Contact Kris Michaelides at 678-560-7427 or email kris.michaelides@mtbethel.org. Recreation Ministry Fall Sports Coaches Clinics for Head and Assistant Coaches: Soccer Coaches Clinic for All Leagues is Saturday, August 20, 9:30am-10:30 on Fields of Dreams. We are in need of coaches for our 4th/5th grades boys and girls soccer teams. Call Melissa at 678-560-7438 or melissa.sneed@mtbethel.org if you can help. Volleyball Coaches Clinic is Tuesday, August 23, at 6:15pm after the coaches meeting in the Gym. Baseball Coaches Clinic is Saturday, August 27, from 8:30am-10:00pm on the Fields of Dreams. Fall Sports Skills Evaluation - We are in the team building process. Expect to hear from a coach with your child's team assignment after the coaches meeting on Tuesday, August 23. 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. Fitness - New classes!! Zumba, Total Toning, Muscle Pump, Cardio Burn, Body Sculpting, Pilates, Yoga. Fun and motivating instructors. For complete schedule and pricing go to mtbethel.org/fitness. Habitat for Humanity- 18th Annual Habitat Road Race 5K - Saturday, October 1 - 8:00am All proceeds from the race will fund Mt. Bethel's 30th and 31st Habitat For Humanity homes! There's something for the entire family with a 1 mile fun run at 9:00am, and tot trot as part of the festivities. The post-race party includes music, prizes, amusements for the kids, and plenty of refreshments. Fee is $20 per person. 10% discount for family of 3 or more. Phantom runners can make a donation to Habitat for $25 or more. Register at www.habitatroadrace.com or register in person at the CAC, Big Peach Running or New Balance East Cobb location. 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. 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 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.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $152,130
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $610,220
Offering Needed to Date - $937,980
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Really? Who among us is really Christian to the core? How can we tell? The answer has to do with worship, passion, a caring love, all backed up with a genuine sense of integrity.
