 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:
Michael & Eileen McAllister, 3298 Belmont Glen Dr., Marietta 30067, 727-510-7973;
Lee, Megan, Lila & Cole Gregory, 3298 Belmont Glen Dr., Marietta 30067, 727-488-0212.
MUST Christmas Toy Drive - Bring joy to children this Christmas by donating new games, new dolls, and other new toys. Drop off your unwrapped, new toy in the main Church Office or the Preschool by December 21. For more information, contact Christie DeDona at dcrdedona@gmail.com - sponsored by the Discovery Sunday School Class.
Student DNOW 2012 (February 10-12) registration is open online. Cost is $85/student until January 1, and then the price jumps to $95. Register now to get the December price!
Families within our own congregation and community are suffering in these tough economic days. The Mike Sappington Helping Hand Fund assists them, in the name of Jesus Christ, with financial aid. Gift cards are available in the Bookstore for any amount to be given in honor or memory of loved ones. May Compassion into Action begin with our own Mt. Bethel family this Christmas!
Take time to stop & enjoy as several ensembles from Mt. Bethel Orchestra will share their beautiful Christmas music with us in the halls & connector this Sunday.
Friends of Dorothy Summerour are invited to drop by & wish her a happy 90th birthday on Tuesday, December 20, between 2:00 & 4:00 at the Mt. Bethel Community Center. No gifts, please.
Live Nativity - Wednesday, December 14, from 6:00-7:30pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome. Questions, please call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
Hurry and get your information in: The Friends in Faith PM Circle is compiling a Directory called "Inside These Yellow Walls," and the date to have your information into this directory is December 31. If you have a business, like Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Willow House, etc. OR you have your own business like tutoring, house repair, sewing, etc. please pick up our form in either the Bookstore or in the front office. You can put your business in this directory for $15. The Circle will soon be publishing this directory and offering it to our church community of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. Share your information, and reap the benefits. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Skinner at 770-552-2660. Deadline is December 31.
The Mike Sappington Helping Hand Fund gives to our fellow church members and community in need without feeling awkward. It's making a difference without making a big deal about it. Cards can be purchased in the Bookstore for any amount and presented as gifts this season. Why not give to those right at home this year?
To All Nursery Parents: Although the Christmas season is busy, please remember to contact the nursery office to make reservations. Your reservations will help us staff better and provide the best care possible for your child. Call Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588 or Evelyn Bosher at 678-560-7285 for more information. Please note that the Mt. Bethel Nursery will be closed on Wednesday, December 21 & 28, for both day and evening activities. Thank you!
Firewood for Sale: Pickup truck load is $100 plus $20 if you want us to deliver it. Can be purchased at the Bookstore. Proceeds go to benefit the Homeless and Men's Ministry. For more information, contact Ben Hornsby at 678-333-1871 or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org.
Plans for the Special Project Committee in January are as follows:
January 4 - No Meeting
January 11 - "Happy New Year" Party/Covered Dish
January 18 - DNOW Project
January 25 - Project Mail Call
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 or debi.wyatt@mtbethel.org for more information.
Student Ministry
Spring 2012 Confirmation Registration is open online. Please register as soon as possible.
Spring Break Mission Trip Registration is due on January 22; please pick up a registration form in the Student Ministries Hallway.
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. We are completing our reading and discussion of Isaiah.
Special events:
The 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at The Garden at 6:30pm, 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:
January 1 is College and Young Adult Ministry Sunday! New Year's Day, we get to serve for the one service that day. There will be a coming together of all services at 11am in the Sanctuary. We get to be the ushers, speakers, worship leaders, prayer warriors... all of it. Contact Gaylyn Kelly if you're interested.
Passion 2012 conference - January 2-5
DNow2012, Feb 10, 11 & 12: Parents, this is your opportunity to lead students grades (6-12) all weekend long and help them define who Jesus is to them personally.
If you have questions, or if you are ready to sign up to serve at one of our many
opportunities, please contact Gaylyn.kelly@mtbethel.org
Recreation Ministry
Youth Spring Sports: Registration is underway. Go online or register in the CAC: Football (1st-7th grade), Baseball (ages 4-3rd grade), Softball (K-5th grade), Soccer (ages 4-7th grade), Volleyball (4th-8th grade).
Youth Winter Basketball: Practices and games end Friday, December 16 and we will resume beginning Monday, January 2. Merry Christmas!
CAC Christmas Holiday Hours: Saturday, December 17- 9am-4pm. Monday, December 19-Thursday, December 29 - 8am-6pm. Closed December 24- 27. Friday, December 23 & Friday, December 30, 8am-1pm. Closed December 31-January 2.
Girls High School Volleyball: Registration has begun. Season begins February 13.
Women's Basketball: Registration has begun. Must be 19 to play. Season begins in February.
Fitness: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. New - Zumba. Go to www.mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
Women's Ministry
Women's Retreat: January 27, 28 & 29 - Chattanooga, Tennessee - Registration deadline has been extended so it's not too late to join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal and fellowship! You can register at www.mtbethel.org/womensretreat or by picking up a brochure at the church. If you are interested in giving the retreat as a Christmas gift to a special woman in your life, contact Kris Michaelides @ 678-560-7427.
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: Programs are located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA. For more information call 678-439-1177.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, January 9, 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.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, January 3, 10:30am. Have you or a loved one 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. Free care is provided for your loved one while we meet.
Bereavement Support Group: Tuesday, January 3, from 10-11:00 am. 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 at 678-439-1177 or by email dawn@alohatoaging.org.
Family Caregiver Lunch n Learn Series: Thursdays 12:00-1:30pm. RSVP 678-439-1177, $10 in advance, $15 at the door. January 12 - Paid Caregiver Management: Join us as we learn effective communication and management techniques for maximizing the services provided by a paid caregiver. Presented by Family Private Care. January 19 - Advance Directives: Learn how to talk with your loved ones about financial healthcare decisions. Each participant will receive a free planning guide that outlines questions you and your family should discuss, along with forms you can use to record your wishes. Presented by Donna Kremer R.N., Wellstar. January 26 - Communicating in Difficult Situations: Learn strategies for being assertive versus aggressive and diffusing emotional situations. This will include dealing with those with dementia as well as family members and caregivers. Class interactive in nature. Presented by Nancy Ptashnik, Master Trainer for Powerful Tools for Caregivers.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $131,091
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $3,129,618
Offering Needed to Date - $3,799,848
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