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: Elaine Friedrich, 2926 Sope Creek Dr, Marietta 30068, 703-795-4293;
Jimmy, Kirsten, Madelyn & Skylar Gandy, 3429 Smoke Hollow Pl, Roswell 30075, 770-993-7928;
Carolyn Wilson, 2826 Pinestream Dr, Marietta 30068, 770565-9530.
Mt. Bethel's Annual Thanksgiving Communion Service is Wednesday, November 23, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Join us for one of the traditional, yet unique, worship services of the year. This special time of sharing thanks (if one desires) is an excellent opportunity to experience the warmth of God's love. Invite your visiting family & friends.
Christmas Trees - It's time for the annual Mt. Bethel Student Ministry Missions Fundraiser! Please buy your Christmas Tree from us this year; you can place an order online at http://mtbethel.org/treesale/. We appreciate all of your support!
Hanging of the Greens on Sunday, November 27 with one service in the Sanctuary at 10:00am. No Sunday School, Children's Worship or God's Garden. Nursery will be provided for infants- two-year-olds. Brunch in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Tickets for the brunch ($6 for adults and $3 for children) may be purchased in the Bookstore or at mtbethel.org by Sunday, November 20. Shuttles will run from 9am - 1pm. Wear comfortable clothes & bring a bell with you to the Hanging of the Greens - you'll find out why!
Your Worship Committee is calling for HELP!!!! The Hanging of the Greens service will be at 10:00am on November 27. We need lots of helping hands (men AND women) in getting out all the Christmas decorations and readying them for hanging. We will meet at 1:00pm on Sunday, November 20, in the Narthex area. This is a time of fun, fellowship and service in getting our Sanctuary and other parts of the campus ready for the Advent/Christmas Season. Please join in....many hands make light work! Please call Barbara Lester (770-977-7280) or email gigee1@comcast.net or just show up! Also, if your family would like to participate in the Hanging of the Greens service or in lighting the Advent candles in the Sanctuary during Advent, please let Barbara know ASAP.
IPraise and weePraise will present the musical, "Legacy of Love," a story that celebrates the special people in our lives and encourages children to see the value in leaving their own legacy of love and generosity to others. Please join us as our children's choirs and our children's chime and bells groups join together to sing and play songs of praise and thanksgiving--a fitting way to prepare our hearts for the upcoming holiday season! Wednesday, November 16, at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.
A big thank you to all who participated in the 20th Annual Ribbons & Holly Craft show this past weekend. Whether you were a vendor, shopper or helper, we were glad you were there! Thank you especially to our iPraise choirs, Bell Choir, Kingsmen, Chuck Newman and Ira Pittman who performed at our event and started off our Christmas season with wonderful Christmas music. If you missed this event or have never attended, hopefully you will be able to attend next year! This event raises money for missions in our area/church like M.U.S.T., Camp Hope, Hands of Hope in W.VA and many others. This year we raised over $4000 after expenses, $641 of that goes to the Mt. Bethel Foster Care from contributions to the handmade quilt made by Marg Keifer of our church who gives her time making the quilt each year for this event. A member of our church, Judy Anderton, was the lucky person whose name was drawn to receive the quilt. Again, thank you to all who participated and we look forward to seeing you next year! Have a Blessed Christmas, The Friends In Faith Evening Circle
Ready to join Mt. Bethel? Do you have a few questions you would like answered before taking this important step? Our next New Member Class series is Sunday, December 4 & Sunday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. in Room B116. We have designed these classes to help you figure out how to "navigate" Mt. Bethel & how to get you plugged into the life of the church. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org.
Want to get involved and put your Compassion into Action? Check out the new Mt. Bethel Volunteer Opportunities - www.mtbethel.org/volunteer. You will find specific needs listed for many of our local ministries including serving, specific donations, one -time opportunities and regular commitments. It is amazing how many lives Mt. Bethel touches through our local ministries. Come be a part of it. It will change your life!
"Christmas Challenge" - The team going to West Virginia on December 8 wants to pull the donation trailer filled with your unneeded household items - things like linens, dishes, glasses, utensils, small working appliances, etc. as well as decorative knick knacks--figurines, picture frames, seasonal decorations--all will be distributed to the poor living in southern Appalachia. Clothing is always appreciated, but this time of year we want to collect as many household items as we can. As always--"thank you" Mt. Bethel for your generous support of the West Virginia ministry.
Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today? Life Line 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 Day Care Center is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher for the two-year-old class. For more information, please stop by the Day Care, 615 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 or call 678-560-8005.
Live Nativity - Wednesday night, December 14, from 6:00-7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Families are invited to participate as the characters; Mary, Joseph, wisemen, shepherds, angels and the Star of Bethlehem to stand in the stable as we present the Christmas story that changed the world. We will have 4 rotations(6:00, 6:20, 6:40 and 7:00) with at least 3 families in each rotation beginning at 6PM. Children's Ministry will provide the costumes and direct the characters into the stable while the story is read and songs are sung. Please call Dianne Hylton to sign up at 770-971-5074 or email dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
Christmas Ministry Opportunities:
Operation Christmas Child - Last year 8.1 million children experienced hope through the power of a simple gift - your gift of a shoe box. You can make a difference this year by filling a box, wrapping it in prayer, and bringing it to the altar for dedication on Sunday, November 20. Flyers with packing information can be found throughout the church. You can even print your own packing label through the Samaritan's Purse website, www.samaritanspurse.org. These shoe boxes open doors for presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ through the distribution of Gospel booklets and follow-up discipleship programs. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief and evangelism ministry led by Franklin Graham.
Angel Tree runs through December 4. The "Angels" represent gift requests of children in foster care and adults who are being assisted by the Department of Family and Children Services. Trees are located in the connector hallway, the F Building lobby and the nursery hallway on Sunday mornings or in the connector on Wednesday afternoons. Please pick up your Angels and spread the spirit of Christmas to the least and the lost.
Student Ministry
DNOW2012 is February 10-12, and registration is now open! Through November, the price of DNOW will be $75. Sign up now, and begin thinking about whether you would like to serve as a host home, host home helper, or in some other volunteer capacity.
High School Ultimate Frisbee Night - Sunday, November 13, 7:30pm on the "Fields of Dreams - bring your friends.
There will be a Spring Break Missions informational meeting on Sunday, November 20, in the Upper Room. Please see the Mt. Bethel website for grade-specific details.
We need volunteers! If you would like to serve with Mt. Bethel Student Ministries, particularly leading a middle school life group, or in any other capacity, please email Elise Bernhardt at elise.bernhardt@mtbethel.org.
Middle School DayOne Sunday School | 9:30 am | Upper Room - all rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders meet together Sunday mornings for games, skits, teaching, worship & fun!
Every Tuesday I Middle School I Tuesday Morning Breakfast I 7:15AM I CAC I $3
Every Wednesday I Wednesday Night Bible Study I 6:30-7:30 I Upper Room
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
Weekly happenings:
Sundays - we are studying the book of Ephesians, 9:30am in the CAC
Tuesdays - we meet at Gaylyn Kelly's home (1480 Brookcliff Drive, Marietta) from 7-10pm and are completing our reading and discussion of Isaiah.
Special events:
The 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at THE GARDEN at 6:30 pm, join us to serve, worship and participate in Bible study that we lead.
The 2nd Thursday of the month- SAFEHOUSE- downtown Atlanta, day shelter;
serve over 300 meals, share worship and a message.
UPCOMING:
November 27 is College and Young Adult Ministry SUNDAY!! The Sunday after Thanksgiving we get to serve for the one service that day. There will be a coming together of all services at 10am in the Sanctuary. We get to be the ushers, speakers, worship leaders, prayer warriors... all of it. Let me know your interest and availability.
Kenya - December 7-21 - a team is being assembled.
Passion 2012 conference - January 2-5
DNow2012, Feb 10, 11 & 12 - your opportunity to lead students grades 6-12, all weekend long and help them define who Jesus is to them personally.
Questions, or if you are ready to sign up to serve at one of our many
opportunities, please respond by contacting me Gaylyn.kelly@mtbethel.org
Women's Ministry
2012 Women's Retreat - January 27, 28 & 29 - Chattanooga, Tennessee - Ladies, it's now November and the deadline to register is Friday, November 18!! Please don't miss this opportunity for a weekend full of fellowship and spiritual renewal. Our theme, "Never The Same," will transform you into a new person by changing the way you think!! Questions, contact Kris Michaelides at 678-560-7427.
The Diane Mickler Circle will meet on Monday, November 14, at 10:00am in Room B116. Our program will be making Christmas frames and notions for Adults in Protective Service. For further information call Linda Lakshas, 770-579-1862, lflcshas@comcast.net.
The New Century Circle will meet Wednesday, November 16, at 12:30pm in B118. Our Circle's focus is on service, fun & support. Bring a lunch and a stapler, and join us to help Cobb Street Ministries with their newsletter mailing. Questions: call CG Kauffmann 770-649-8002 or Martha Lake 404-542-4668.
Active Senior Adults
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History - Thursday, November 17 - 9:00am-2:30pm - $10 - plus lunch. The General Museum has been redone! Now the Southern Museum is in Kennesaw, the museum has the General, as well as Civil War artifacts and displays, a movie about the great locomotive chase, as well as a display of the Glover Machine Works, which were in Marietta. In addition, there are traveling exhibits to view.
Grouper Christmas Party, Friday , December 2, 6:30-9:30pm $35 per person, at the home of Chef John Wilson. Please RSVP by November 18 to Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25 or kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org. Payment due by November 25.
Pep Club meeting, Tuesday, November 15, 5:30-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will honor our Veterans with entertainment from Take Three Trio. Our mission emphasis is the Adult Enrichment ministry, who has asked for donations of adult diapers, size large. Bring a covered dish to share (don't forget your serving utensils!) A-J: dessert | K-R: main dish | S-Z: side dish
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, Thursday, November 17, 9am-2:30pm - $10 plus lunch - The General Museum has been redone! The museum has the General, as well as Civil War artifacts and displays, a movie about the great locomotive chase, and a display of the Glover Machine works, which were in Marietta. RSVP - space is limited to Kim McGarr by Wednesday, November 16 at kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25.
Recreation Ministry
Fall Sports - Thanks to all the coaches, parents and athletes that made this another great fall season. Thank you also for your generous missions donations to the children's homes.
Youth Winter Basketball - Practices have begun. You will receive a practice/game schedule at your first practice. Make sure you get one. A master schedule is also posted on the website at www.mtbethel.org/sportsregistration.
Boys High School Basketball - Captain's meeting is Wednesday, November 16, at 6:30 in the Olympia room of the CAC. Games begin November 29.
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 www.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 at bettecardell@gmail.com for information or ministry prayer requests.
Aloha to Aging
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.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, December 5, at 10:30am. 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.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $223,737
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $2,478,560
Offering Needed to Date - $3,008,211
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