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:
Lynda Noack, 3412 Somerset Trace, Marietta 30067, 770-952-6776
Darren & Kylie Novich, 3415 Indian Hills Drive, Marietta 30068, 404-488-2787.
We are going "Under the Bridges" on Tuesday, October 4, and you are invited. Depart Mt. Bethel's parking lot at 4:00pm. Bring a case of water. For more information, contact Ben Hornsby at ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org or 678-333-1871.
Two Parenting Programs- Regret Free Parenting - Friday, October 7- in the Sanctuary from 9:30am-12:30pm - for parents with middle school children & younger. Join Catherine Hickem, psychotherapist, executive and family coach, and minister's wife as she reveals Christ-centered truths in a practical, life applicable style. She is intentional about helping parents shift their thinking about their role as maintenance parents to focused, directed parents who have a clear definition of their influence. Most significantly, Catherine recognizes the power of a parent's love and shows how God uses that power to reflect His glory. Parenting Adult Children - Saturday, October 8- in the Sanctuary from 9:30am-12:30pm - for parents with high school children and older. Catherine Hickem seeks to communicate a message of hope, encouragement & tangible solutions to parents of adult children to intentionally parent their child. Whether your children have just left home, keep coming back, or have been gone for thirty years, this seminar will help parents navigate new territory while trusting in God!
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! "Music for Michael" is a special event on Saturday, October 22, from 3:00-9:00pm to benefit the family of one of our members, Michael Beaumont. The location is the Georgia Rib Company, 4930 Davidson Road, Marietta. Music performances (including Triumphant & the Kingsmen), silent auction, raffles, cake walk and photo booth. $20 donation includes BBQ dinner. Kids under 12 are $10. Tickets may be purchased in the Music Office by October 14. Mt. Bethel's Trunk or Treat is Saturday, October 29, from 5:30-7pm in the Fairfield parking lot for families with children of all ages. Come at 5:00, park your car in the lot and decorate your car. Please bring a canned food item for each participant to be donated to MUST. Be prepared to hand candy out to 150-200 participants. Hot dogs, chips & lemonade will be served for dinner. Questions please call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074. The 18th Annual Habitat Road Race 5K is Saturday, October 1, at 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. The next Healing Service is Sunday, October 2, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. Everyone is welcome. Safe Sanctuary training will be Sunday, October 2, in F011 at 11:00. If you work with children or youth, please make sure you come and participate. Call Susan Preece at 678-560-7415 to confirm your spot. 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. Come one, come all, to the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Variety Show. Join us on Friday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we enjoy and celebrate the many talents of our MBCA students. Tickets are $2 and will be sold at the door. We hope to see you there! 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. Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry 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
Middle School I Camo Night I THIS Sunday, October 2 I 6:00-7:30
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.
High School I M25 Camp I November 19-22 I $125 I Registration ends November 6.
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 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
Ladies Night Out | Monday, November 7
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
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.
Youth Basketball - There are still spaces available in some leagues. Call the Recreation Dept. at 770-971-5280 to check availability or stop by the CAC.
Youth Basketball Skills Evaluations begin Monday, October 3. Refer to the schedule you received with your registration for your leagues specific day and time or go to www.mtbethel.org/rec and click on the sunshine icon to see the schedule.
Girls/Boys High School Basketball - registration begins Monday, October 3. Must not be on a High School basketball team. Register your team in the CAC or contact Adam Sheffield for more information at adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org or 770-971-4299.
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: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. New - Zumba. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
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 -- $253,194
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $1,588,496
Offering Needed to Date - $2,058,250
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October 2, 2011 
