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:
Matt, Sharon, Luke & Samantha Tener, 1869 Regents Park Ct., Marietta 30062, 770-627-2644.
Starting Point - New Member Classes - These classes are for anyone wanting more information about the church or are ready to join Mt. Bethel. Classes are Sundays, October 16 & 23 from 11:00-12:00 in B116. For more information or to register, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org.
Habitat Road Race - 18th Annual Habitat Road Race 5K - Saturday, October 1 - 8:00am All proceeds from the race will fund Mt. Bethel's 30th & 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. Register at www.habitatroadrace.com or register in person at the CAC.
The Mt. Bethel Christian Preschool will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1, from 9:30-1:30. After the Habitat race, bring the family and join us for a fun-filled day! Children can enjoy pony rides, train rides, inflatables, obstacle courses, and some fun fall crafts. Parents may even be lucky winners of our popular themed baskets or our amazing silent auction items! This is the Preschool's largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going directly to benefit the Preschool and its wonderful teachers.
Nominations are needed. Help your church nominate the right person for the right position. We are requesting your nominations for members-at-large on the Administrative Council and members for our Trustees, Finance, Education and Missions Committees. Please e-mail your nomination to randy.mickler@mtbethel.org or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org. Deadline is September 26. Thanks!
Sing We Now of Christmas! Try to imagine Christmas without wonderful music...bells ringing, choirs singing, carolers bringing glad tidings...it just wouldn't be the same! Come join us as we help prepare the hearts of this church and community for Christmas! Being part of the Carols for Christmas choir is a short-term commitment that allows you to enjoy preparing the Christmas songs we all know and love and presenting them during our annual Carols for Christmas Concert on December 4. Rehearsals begin Sunday, October 2, so sign up today! Contact sandra.chapman@mtbethel.org.
Do you have a business or talent you would like people at Mt. Bethel UMC to know about? The Friends in Faith PM Circle is compiling a Directory called "Inside These Yellow Walls." The directories will be printed and offered soon to everyone for a $5 donation. So if you are a carpenter, website designer, house painter, house cleaner, artist, dog groomer, photographer- Share! And reap the benefits. Please submit your information for our directory for a $15 donation. We'll print the directory and share it with our Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church community. Here's how! Pick up a form in the Bookstore or Church Office and return it by October 1 with a check for $15. Have questions, contact Sandra Skinner at 770-578-1505.
Couples Group - Now forming a 24-week group that begins October 13 for couples whose marriages have been damaged by pornography, affairs and other forms of sexual sin. Three of the four two-hour sessions each month will be held off-campus in a residential setting and feature Biblically-based mentoring by a couple who has been where you are and seen their own marriage transformed by the power of God's grace. One session a month is led by a two-person team of licensed Christian counselors. The group is limited to five couples. For more information, contact Al or Linda Cole or visit www.theshadowchristian.com.
Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today? Life Life Screening will be at Mt. Bethel on Monday, November 21, offering five safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. These include:
1. carotid artery blockage (stroke); 2. atrial fibrillation; 3. abdominal aortic aneurysm; 4. peripheral arterial disease; 5. osteoporosis (bone loss). These screenings are recommended for anyone 50 and older, or 40 and older with cardiovascular risk factors. The results, which are mailed to you, will help you & your doctor protect your health. Prices range from $129 to $159. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to schedule your appointment.
Golfers Needed! The Wesley Foundation @ KSU, a campus ministry of The United Methodist Church, is hosting its 7th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 3, at Pinetree Country Club Golf Course, 3400 McCollum Parkway NW in Kennesaw. Registration & practice will open at 9:30am with a shot-gun start at 11:30. Bag lunches will be provided for each golfer in addition to a Rewards Reception at the conclusion of the tournament. Please join us for a fun day of golf to support this vital ministry reaching students at Kennesaw State University. Register online at http://ksuwesley.org or contact Beckie Shirley at 770-428-0071 or amarumc@bellsouth.net for additional information.
Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, September 27 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, and 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, and your own following. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC Career Ministry website at www.mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 or at kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Upcoming Meetings:
October 11 - Branding
October 25 - Leveraging Technology
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.
Student Ministry
This Week:
Student Ministries will join with the rest of the church in serving our homeless friends on Thursday evening, September 22, from 4:30-8:30. Please contact Cary Farrington cary.farrington@mtbethel.org to sign up.
High School Collision, K-WAR: Battle of the Schools is this Sunday, September 25, from 7:30-9:00pm. Bring as many friends from your school as you can to take home the title of K-WAR Champions!
Weekly:
Middle School DayOne Sunday School | 9:30 am | Upper Room
All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders meet together Sunday mornings for games, skits, teaching, worship, and fun!
High School Sunday School | 9:30am | Olympia Room (off the track in the CAC)
All rising 9th, 10th, and 11th, and 12th graders meet together Sunday mornings.
Fall Dates to remember:
Every Tuesday I Middle School I Tuesday Morning Breakfast I 7:15AM I CAC I $3
Every Wednesday I Middle and High School I Wednesday Night Bible Study I 6:30-7:30
October 2 I Middle School I Camo Night I 6-7:30pm
October 23 I High School I Collision: BBQ Night I 7:30-9pm
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 elise.bernhardt@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.
Follow us on twitter at MBcollegeUMC
Women's Ministry
2012 Women's Retreat - Save the Date! January 27-29 | The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mark your calendars for the 2012 Women's Retreat, January 27-29, 2012 (Note that this is a week earlier than last year). Registration is now open, on-line or by registration brochure. Our speaker will be Susie Shellenberger and our worship leader is Cheryl Rogers. The retreat is being held at The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, TN. Visit the Mt. Bethel website for lots more information at mtbethel.org/connect/women/. Questions? Contact Kris Michaelides at 678-560-7427 or email at kris.michaelides@mtbethel.org.
Recreation Ministry
CAC Temporary Hours of Operation
Thursday, September 22 - Close at 6:00pm
Friday, September 23 - Open at 10:00am
Fitness classes are NOT cancelled.
Make Up Pictures for Fall Sports: Saturday, October 1 anytime between 12:30 and 2:30. If you were not able to make your scheduled picture time, you may come and have your individual pictures made. Check in by the pond behind Rogers Field. In case of rain, come to the Olympia Room in the CAC.
Fall Sports Opening Day was a big success - 1,016 athletes, 108 teams and 56 games. Thank you for your generous donations to the Children's Homes. Donations went to The Center for Children and Young Adults, Calvary Children's Home, Devereux and the Gardens. They were all very appreciative.
Youth Basketball - now registering for Kindergarten - 8th grades. Registration available online or in the CAC. Go to www.mtbethel.org/sports registration to register online or print off a registration form. Deadline is September 26 so don't delay!
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.
Support Groups
The Divorce Support/Recovery Group continues to meet each Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the "H" House.
This group is for those going through one of the most heart-wrenching tragedies that a person can face. Divorce is not the end of one's world, but it can sure seem like it. When people go through such hardships, they need a support/recovery group where they can find acceptance, feel comfortable with, learn from, and have the opportunity to express their emotions with a group that understands. Trained facilitators help those overwhelmed by the legalities of the divorce process, grieving the hurt of rejection and loss, and confused as to their place in life as a divorcee. Together we help each other gain confidence and restore self esteem. One need not be a member of Mt Bethel to be a part of this group. For more information, please call Mike Gilliam at 404-372-7668, Kathy Feldbaum at 770-715-9423 or Wil Parker at 678-560-2801.
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. Lunches are needed on September 3 or 17 only. To provide lunches, please contact Sue Stone at 770-977-3273. 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.
Missions Ministry
West Virginia Mission Opportunity - there are a few spaces left on the mission team that leaves October 13-16 to minister in the poverty stricken Appalachia area of W.Va. Events include lunch delivery into the hollows, packing food boxes, a children's event called SonShine Saturday & visit to a safe house. This ministry will touch your heart. If you can't go, please consider donations of clothing & household items to the trailer just off the parking lot near the CAC. The team will take them up when they go. Call Larry Armstrong, 678-457-7524.
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. Right now the greatest need is for men's business attire. 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.
Aloha to Aging
Affirmations For Caregivers and Those They Care For - Wednesday, October 12, at 10:00-11:00am. Janet Edmunson, author of, "Finding Meaning With Charles" a book about her journey of caring for her husband, will share how she tried to find meaning through her husband's tragic disease. This interactive discussion will have affirmations--positive messages that people can reflect on while going through this difficult time. Please RSVP 678-439-1177.
Aloha Support Groups
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, October 3, at10:30am. 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 must call in advance. For more information call 678-439-1177.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, October 4, at 10:30-11:30 am. 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 and their caregiver. RSVP by 10/3 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.
Bereavement Support Group: Specifically for those that have lost an aging loved one. If you are dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one, please contact us by email dawn@alohatoaging.org or call 678-439-1177 for meeting time and date.
Healthy Brain Aging & 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease: Monday, October 17, 9:30-11:00a.m. What can you do to protect yourself from the onset of a dementia? Learn how and why it is important to apply key principles for a healthier life for both your body and brain. Program facilitated by Sarah Carson of the Georgia Chapter of The Alzheimer's Association .Program at Aloha To Aging, Inc. located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA, 30068. Please RSVP 678-439-1177.
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Behaviors & Wandering: Wednesday, November 16, 10:30am-12:00pm. Program facilitated by Sarah Carson of the Georgia Chapter of The Alzheimer's Association. Program at Aloha To Aging, Inc. located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA, 30068. Please RSVP to 678-439-1177.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $78,900
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $1,335,302
Offering Needed to Date - $1,899,923
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September 25, 2011
