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:
Mike Hill, 321 Somerset Ln, Marietta 30067, 770-984-2702.
Paul & Jen Kitchens, 3234 Timber Bluff Ct, Marietta 30062, 678-314-5852;
David, Amanda, Jackson, Collier & Clay Secrest, 4154 Barberry Dr, Roswell 30075, 770-653-3359.
2012 Lenten Devotions will be available on 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 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org if you would like to receive a printed copy or a daily e-mail.
Ash Wednesday Services - February 22 at 7:30am, 12:00pm and 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at all three services. The sign of the cross is placed upon the forehead with ashes as a symbol of repentance during Communion. The sign of the cross is not removed during the day, allowing all who see it to know of the individual's acceptance of, and allegiance to, Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Kindergarten Open House for Prospective Families - Mt. Bethel Christian Academy - Sunday, February 26, at 3:00pm - Now accepting applications. For more information, please contact the Academy at 770-971-0245 or mtbethelchristian.org.
Mt. Bethel Spring/Summer Consignment and Baked Goods Sale - March 8-10 - Join us as 400 sellers consign spring & summer children's clothing, toys, books, furniture & more. All proceeds go to support local & 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. As always, we'll have the bake sale featuring yummy homemade treats. Don't forget about the Boutique Section for upscale brands, custom-made & 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/backpacks). We provide a loving nursery from 8:30am to 12pm for $4 per hour, per child, with an $8 per hour family maximum. Volunteer at MtBethelCCS.com. A New Sunday school Class for engaged couples or couples who have been married less than five years is forming! Please join us for our first gathering on Sunday, March 4, at 9:30 in room F315. Contact Genia Crane at genia.crane@mt bethel.org for more information. Mt. Bethel Christian Preschool will be holding registration for children of church members for the 2012-2013 school year on Sunday, February 12 from 9:00-9:30 and 10:30-11:00am. A table will be set up in the Preschool area by the elevator in D hall. For more information call the Preschool office at 770 971-6812. 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. Troop 1011 Annual Pine Straw Sale - The 26th annual Boy Scout Troop 1011 Pine Straw Sale will be held on Saturday, March 3. The cost is $4.25 per bale with free delivery for orders of 10 bales or more. Orders of less than 10 bales can be picked up at the Church on the day of the sale. Orders must be placed by February 27. The order form can be found at http://mtbethel.org/pinestraw/- For additional questions, please contact George Welborn at 770-955-3209 or email questions to troop1011pinestraw@yahoo.com. Troop 1011 thanks all of those who help the Boy Scouts by supporting this important fundraiser. 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. "Vases with Verses" will be in the connector this Sunday, February 12, handing out decorated vases for Valentine's Day. These vases have been crafted by the women at The Garden. If you know of someone in need of a little encouragement, drop by the table to pick a vase up. Donations for this project will go towards continuing art therapy at The Garden. 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. Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, February 14, at Mt. Bethel's Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive) Resume reviews begin at 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7:30pm. The evening's topic is Social Media. Not for the kids anymore! Facebook and Twitter are just two of a host of new social networking tools that enable you to connect and share your job search with your network and the world beyond. Learn how to make use of these tools to communicate with other professionals, target companies, and recruiters. Understand how to protect your privacy and use common online etiquette to be a better community citizen. If you're new to Twitter, this session will give you a quick introduction and provide some reasons why you may want to consider using Twitter for your job hunt. We also cover best practices, vocabulary, joining a community and getting your message out. More and more recruiters are posting jobs on Twitter. Learn how to find them at the same time as using Twitter to develop your employment brand, professional credibility, and your own following. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 /kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org. Upcoming Meetings: February 28 - Branding March 13 - Leveraging Technology March 27 - LinkedIn Children's Ministry
CHARGE! Retreat is April 28 & 29 for all current 4th & 5th graders.
This is an intentional spiritual weekend of fellowship and worship. Registration has begun. We need parents to join us as chaperone and partner with us for this wonderful weekend. Call Sherri Juliani for more information at 770-971-3447 or sherri.juliani@mtbethel.org. If you choose to come as a chaperone we are offering a special rate. Please call Dianne Hylton for more details, 770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
Vacation Bible School for summer 2012!
June 11-15 from 12:30-3:30pm - Operation Overboard - Dare to God Deep with God! July 9-13 from 9:30-12:30 - SKY where Everything is Possible with God!
Registration is online! Sign yourself and your children up to partner with us as we teach the children how to be Christ-centered. Call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org for any questions.
Student Ministry
Nine29 -
our new Sunday Morning student gathering - starts NEXT SUNDAY. We'll meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:29am-10:40am. All middle and high school students - come join us for music, games, and a message!
NO nine29 on Sunday, February 26.
Students, please join your family or friends in whichever worship service they attend at 9:30 on that special Sunday.
February 26 - High School BBQ Night at Sam's BBQ1!
Either meet us at the church with a permission form or meet us there (no form needed) at 7:30pm. We'll end at 9:00pm. See you there for some delicious BBQ!
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. Music Ministry Crossfire and One A-Chord are back in the swing for 2012 - We are working towards a joint performance in April under the direction of Robert McMichael. Come and join and let your hearts sing! Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons. Crossfire meets from 4:00 -5:00 and One A-Chord meets 5:00-6:00. Bring a friend! Get Your Pecans Now! Chocolate covered, pecan caramel clusters, glazed, cinnamon glazed, and fresh pecans just in time for Valentine's Day. We have discounted our pecans and are selling them for $8 a package or $7 each if you purchase 12 packages or more. Contact sandra.chapman@mtbethel.org or robert.mcmichael@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 Adjusted CAC hours of operation: Thursday, February 9 - Sunday, February 12 - CLOSED due to a youth function. Youth Spring Sports - We are starting our spring season with over 1200 athletes. We are in the process of building teams and the coaches meeting is scheduled for February 28, where they will get their rosters. You will receive a call from your coach after their meeting with your team assignment and 1st practice time. Make up Volleyball evaluations are scheduled for Monday, February 13, 5:30: Leagues U, V Summer Camps: Now registering for camps in Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball and Cheerleading. Go to www.mtbethel.org/camp for more information or to register. Sports Camps are on a waiting list. Co-ed High School Volleyball - Registration is underway. Season begins February 13. 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. Women's Ministry The Diane Mickler Circle will meet on Monday, February13, at 10:00am in Room B116. Ben Hornsby will be explaining Mt. Bethel's Backpack Ministry to Children and we will have an opportunity to volunteer for their weekly packings. For more details, contact Linda Lakshas 770-579-1862. Ladies - CD's are now available in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore from our recent Fashioned By Faith event (1/20/12) with Rachel Lee Carter, professional international model, Christian Author & Speaker! Only $5 for a CD of Rachel's Testimony & Key Note Address on Modesty: Dressing in Today's Fashions in a God-Honoring Way. With every CD purchase, you'll receive a handout covering Makeup/Fashion Personalities & Dressing for Perfect Proportion as a Gift with Purchase! Age-appropriate for 6th grade and up, these CD's & Fashion Tips make great gifts for Middle, High School, & College young ladies, as well as women of all ages! 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. Kdz2leaders and Camp Hope News Camp Hope is one of the beneficiaries of the Atlanta Charity Clays tournament on March 16-17. Sponsors and volunteers are needed. Visit atlantacharityclays.org or call the Camp Hope office for more information - 770-977-7751. Come play with us at the 8th Annual kidz2leaders Camp Hope Golf Tournament on Monday, May 7, at the Atlanta Country Club. Sign-up a foursome or sponsor a hole. Register online at www.kidz2leaders.org or call Nancy at the Camp Hope office - 770-977-7751. Mark your calendars for Camp Hope 2012 - July 14-20 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Campground in Eatonton, GA. You won't want to miss Camp Hope's 13th year in changing the lives of prisoners' children. Adult and youth counselors are needed for the week! Applications available online in February at www.kidz2leaders.org. Stay updated with more news on our blog (www.kidz2leaders.org/blog) and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/camphope.
Our Faithfulness
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