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:
Greg Griffin, 2783 Candlelight Ct, Marietta 30067, 770-310-7190;
Tony Lay, 809 Kellerman Kreek, Marietta 30068, 404-805-2187;
Bill, Linda, Maria & Tina Mayberry, 476 Old Chelsea Circle, Marietta 30067, 770-937-3444;
Gary & Ashley Grace Robinson, 3787 Chattahoochee Summit Drive, Atlanta 30339,
678-977-6647.
Register Now For Bible Studies. See a complete listing of Bible studies starting soon at mtbethel.org/connect/disciplelife/biblestudy/.
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.
Put your Compassion into Action and go to our new volunteer opportunities page at www.mtbethel.org/volunteer. Here you will find volunteer needs for many of our local ministries. There are opportunities for individuals & many can be adapted to small groups.
Active Senior Adults - Brad Sherrill's Red Letter Jesus at the Theater in the Square Alley Stage - Wednesday, February 8, @ 8pm - Eleven years after his sold-out run of "The Gospel of John" at Theatre in the Square, Brad Sherrill returns to the Alley Stage to bring new life to Jesus' words as written in Matthew, Mark and Luke. This world premiere performance is not to be missed! Meet in the Fairfield parking lot, and leave at 7pm. RSVP to Kim McGarr at kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, extension 25 by Tuesday, January 31. Cost is $14.
2012 Lenten Devotions will be available beginning Wednesday, February 22. Mt. Bethel's Lenten Devotions are written by church members & the ministers to give you hope & encouragement through the Lenten Season. Contact Krista Downing at krista.downing@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7226 if you would like to receive a printed copy or a daily email.
The first West Virginia mission trip of the year is fast approaching. On Thursday, March 22, the team will leave Mt. Bethel for 3 nights serving in the impoverished Appalachia area of southern West Virginia. In the last 3 years, 16 teams from Mt. Bethel have made trips to West Virginia and much has been done--but much more remains. For most people, this has been their first mission trip ever. Participation fee is $195 per person, and minimum age is 14. If your heart is being moved to serve, please contact Larry Armstrong at 678-457-7524 by March 3 for more details.
Active Senior Adults - Join us for the Passages Exhibit, Saturday, February 25 - 9:30-4:30pm - $20 plus lunch
This worldwide traveling exhibit allows people to experience the dramatic & insightful inner workings of the book that has altered history, shaped cultures, inspired minds & changed lives - the Bible. Visitors interact with The Green Collection, the world's largest private collection of biblical texts & artifacts under one roof. We will leave from the Fairfield parking lot at 9:30am. RSVP to kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext. 25 by February 21. Cost is $20 plus lunch.
The Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency (formerly the Samaritan House) needs your donations - in particular, men's leather dress shoes. 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 and new underwear & socks are also needed. 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.
Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry Tuesday, 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 led, bring socks, T-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.
Upcoming Career Ministry Meetings:
Tuesday, February 14 - Social Media - 6:30pm Resume review & networking with program starting at 7:30pm. Location is the Mt. Bethel Community Center.
Tuesday, February 28 - Branding
Walk to Emmaus Dinner and Information meeting, Saturday, February 4, 6:30 at the Mt. Bethel Community Center. Anyone interested in more information about the Walk to Emmaus is invited to come. Please RSVP to Millie Atkinson for dinner reservations and child care reservations. Call or email- milliecatkinson@gmail.com
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
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.
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
Youth Spring Sports - Registration is over but limited spaces still available. Call the CAC at 770-971-5280 to check availability.
Skills evaluations for the following leagues are this Saturday, January 28. It is imperative for ALL players to attend.
10:00 Leagues E & F - Girls/Boys Soccer Grades 4, 5, 6; J League - Baseball Grades K & 1
11:15 League A - Girls Soccer Grades K, 1
12:30 League C - Girls Soccer Grades 2, 3; League G & I-Girls Softball Grades K-5; W League - Flag Football Grades 1, 2
2:15 League B - Boys Soccer Grades K, 1; League K - Baseball Grades 2, 3
3:30 League D - Boys Soccer Grades 2, 3; League X - Flag Football grades 3, 4
4:00 League Y - Flag Football Grades 5, 6, 7
Volleyball Evaluations are Tuesday, February 7,at 5:15.
Youth Winter Basketball- Final games and pizza parties begin Monday, January 30. Check your schedules and after your final game of the season come upstairs in the CAC for pizza and celebration.
Girl's High School Volleyball- Register now. Deadline is Monday, January 30. Season begins February 13. Sign up today!
Women's Basketball - Register now. Deadline is Monday, January 30. Must be at least 19 to play. Season begins in February. Sign up today!
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.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $172,707
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $4,958,971
Offering Needed to Date - $4,749,808
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