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:
Ogan, Stacey & Ella Burke, 2249 Chimney Springs Dr, Marietta 30068, 205-567-2619.
Fashioned by Faith, Friday, January 20, 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall - All ladies are welcome to join us for an evening with Rachel Lee Carter - an international model, Christian speaker, Bible teacher, and author! Rachel will share her story & experience traveling to over 30 countries in the modeling world. There will be a fashion show while Rachel teaches us modeling tricks. The evening will include a light dinner, dessert, and lots of surprises! Tickets are on sale for $10 in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore. Seating is limited. Appropriate for girls 6th grade & older.
Register Now For Bible Studies. See a complete listing of Bible studies starting in January and February at http://mtbethel.org/connect/disciplelife/biblestudy/
Youth Spring Sports - now registering. Leagues will fill up before the deadline so don't wait. Go online to www.mtbethel.org/sportsregistration or register in the CAC. Football (1st-7th grade) Baseball (ages 4-3rd grade), Softball (K-5th grade), Soccer (ages 4-6th grade), Volleyball (4th-8th grade).
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, January 29 & Sunday, February 5 at 11:00am in Room B116. We have designed these classes to help you figure out how to "navigate" Mt. Bethel & how to get plugged into the life of the church. Immediately following the February 5th class, you are invited to join us for a lite lunch & tour of the buildings. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org.
The Mt. Bethel Spring/Summer Consignment and Baked Goods Sale is March 8-10 in our Fellowship Hall. All proceeds go to support local & global missions and benefit families and children of all ages. Go to www.mtbethelccs.com for more details.
Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is looking to hire a full-time assistant teacher in their one-year-old class. Please contact the Day Care at 678-560-8005 for more information.
Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry Tuesday, January 24, February 7 & 28. We depart Mt Bethel at 4pm sharp. We eat a burger at US Café then meet our guides at The Garden. There is time for a quick tour for first timers. From The Garden we head out under the bridges. WE GO RAIN OR SHINE! Dress according to weather conditions. Wear comfortable shoes. If so lead bring socks, tee shirts underwear, gloves, stocking caps, etc to hand out. To sign up go to www.openingourdoors.com. See the tab, Tuesday Under The Bridges. Select, click to volunteer. If you have questions, please contact: Ben Hornsby, 678-333-1871, or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org.
What did Jesus say? Atlanta-based actor Brad Sherrill premieres "Red Letter Jesus" at Theatre in the Square's Alley Stage in Marietta, with performances running from February 8 through March 10. "Red Letter Jesus" is a compelling live performance of Christ's words directly from Matthew, Mark and Luke presented with beautiful multimedia imagery from the Holy Land, projected on a large screen. Tickets are on sale now at the Theatre in the Square box office by calling 770-422-8369 or by visiting their website at www.theatreinthesquare.com
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.
The nursery is missing several pagers again. Please check purses, diaper bags and cars for any you may have. Return any pagers to the Nursery Office. Thank you!
Plans for the Special Project Committee in January are as follows:
January 18 - DNOW Project
January 25 - Project Mail Call
Upcoming Career Ministry Meetings:
Tuesday, January 24 - LINKEDIN
Tuesday, February 14 - Social Media
Tuesday, February 28 - Branding
Mt. Bethel Spring/Summer Consignment and Baked Goods Sale - March 8-10 - Join us as 400 sellers consign spring and summer children's clothing, toys, books, 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, swimsuits, sporting goods, gear and supplies, spring and summer 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.
Upcoming Sale Dates and Times:
Thursday, March 8 - Volunteer and New Mom Preview - Go to MtBethelCCS.com for details on how you can shop first!
Friday, March 9: 9:30am-7pm*
Saturday, March 10: 9am-12pm (all items 30% off)
*No children allowed on the sales floor until 12pm on Friday (except babies in Slings or Front/Back Packs). We provide a loving nursery from 8:30am to 12pm for $4 per hour, per child, with an $8 per hour family maximum.
Consignor and Volunteer Registration Opens:
Wednesday, January 23 at 6am online at MtBethelCCS.com
Student Ministry
Dnow February 10-12 | mtbethel.org/dnow - Dnow is an in-town retreat for 6th-12th graders, and our largest Student Ministries event of the year. Register now.
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 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.
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
Recreation Ministry
The CAC will be closed on Monday, January 16. Youth sports practices only will begin at 5:15.
Girl's High School Volleyball - Registration is underway. Contact Melissa Sneed at melissa.sneed@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7438 for more information. Season begins February 13. Sign up today!
Women's Basketball - Registration is underway. Must be 19 to play. Contact Melissa Sneed at melissa.sneed@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7438 for more information. Season begins in February. Sign up today!
Fitness: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. New - Zumba. New session began the week of January 2. Go to www.mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
Women's Ministry
The Friends in Faith Evening Circle will meet on Monday, January 16, at 6:30pm at the home of Mary and Ed Ettel to pack boxes for Project Mail Call for the soldiers. If you have any questions, please call Sandra Skinner at 770-552-2660. We hope you can join us this year!
Active Senior Adults
The PEP Club will meet Tuesday, January 17, in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30pm. Begin 2012 right by joining us for dinner and entertainment with Chuck Newman and Robert McMichael. We are so happy to have these two very talented men come and share their amazing gifts with us! Our mission emphasis is the Project Mail Call. Please bring chapstick, deodorant, individual drink mixes, individual snacks or power/energy bars. Also needed are used DVD movies (you know the ones you'll never watch again!) or bring a monetary donation to help with shipping cost! Please bring a covered dish to share: A-M main dish, N-Z side dish or salad, Host/Hostess dessert
Passages Exhibit, Thursday, January 26 from 9:30am-2:30pm. $20 plus lunch. This worldwide traveling exhibit allows people to experience the dramatic and insightful inner workings of the book that has altered history, shaped cultures, inspired minds and changed lives - the Bible. Visitors interact with The Green Collection, the world's largest private collection of biblical texts and artifacts under one roof. We will leave from the Fairfield lot at 9:30am, and return by 2:30pm. RSVP by January 23 to kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25.
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 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, February 6, 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, February 7, 10:30am. Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's? You are not alone. You and your caregiver are welcome as we learn how to cope and live with the diagnosis. Helpful tips and resources provide comfort and encouragement.
Bereavement Support Group: Tuesday, February 7, at 10:00-11:00am 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 . Facilitated by Hospice Chaplain.
Adult and Youth Volunteers Needed: Are you Facebook, Internet or website savvy? We need you! High School students earn your community service hours. If you're out of work or looking to go back and enjoy the computer and have a few hours a month we could use your administrative help. If you are looking to give back, we have flexible hours!
Part-Time Activity Coordinator Position:
Must have ability to manage & train volunteer staff, create & schedule activities and be computer proficient. Resumes only to info@alohatoaging.org.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $101,433
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $4,667,204
Offering Needed to Date - $4,433,154
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