Welcome New Members:Chris, Ginger, Garrett, Grant & Griffin Guinther, 860 Barn Owl Rd, Marietta 30068, 770-509-2656;
Wes, Liz & Hudson Jaillet, 1136 Princeton Walk, Marietta 30068, 770-485-1365;
Keats, Laura, Calvin & Elias Quinalty, 637 Belmont Crest Dr, Marietta 30067, 770-916-1409;
Tom, Leta, Caden & Cooper Virant, 1609 Leesburg Ct, Marietta 30062, 678-560-6200.
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 mtbethel.org/pinestraw - For additional questions, please contact George Welborn at 770-955-3209 or e-mail questions to troop1011pinestraw@yahoo.com. 4th Annual Lawn Equipment Tune-up - Saturday, March 17 from 9am to 3pm next to the Maintenance House. Bring your gas powered lawn equipment for a spring cleaning and tune-up. We will clean, lube & sharpen, change oil and clean or replace plugs and filters (we supply the oil, you bring the filter and plug or other parts you want replaced). Sorry, no riding mowers this time. Reservations are required. Space is limited to the first 60 pieces of equipment, so please reserve your spot before March 10 by registering online or contacting Ben Hornsby at 678-569-7886 or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org. $30 suggested donation and limited pick-up and delivery available for $10 extra. All funds will benefit Men's Ministry Scholarships.
Within These Yellow Walls Directory is now available on the Mt. Bethel website. If you go to mtbethel.org and put in "directory" in the search box on the home page you will see the directory. If there is work you need done, i.e., a CPA, seamstress, handyman, etc, please refer to this directory to see who can help you within our church. If you want to be in this directory, please pick up a form from the Bookstore or the front office. If there are any questions, please contact Sandra Skinner at 770-552-2660. Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry Tuesday, February 28. We depart Mt. Bethel at 4pm sharp. We eat a burger at US Café then meet our guides at The Garden and then head out under the bridges - 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 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.
A Shift is Coming: Sunday, February 26, 9:30am-12:00pm - We will have ONE Service in Two Locations followed by a free lunch. No Sunday School - No breakfast. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, student, single, divorced, remarried, whatever your home looks like-you'll want to join us at 9:30am in the Sanctuary or the Christian Activities Center (CAC - Gym) for a special service unveiling the "Shift" Mt. Bethel will be making in the way we do ministry. Please bring your middle school and high school students with you to the service. We also have a special program for your younger children. Please take them to the following locations for the entire service:
6 weeks to 2 years old: Nursery
2-year olds: Sunday school
All Catechesis classes will meet
3's( 3 by 9/1/2011) and 4's: C101; C103; C104; C106 (near the Fellowship Hall)
5K, 1st and 2nd grades: F015 (Kid Quest)
3rd, 4th and 5th grades: B200 (The POD)
Please cast your vote today! The United Methodist Children's Home of the North Georgia Conference has been selected as a finalist for Aprons in Action, The Home Depot Foundation's unique Facebook voting program, and now has the opportunity to win a $25,000 gift card from The Home Depot. Voting runs through Feb. 23 at facebook.com/homedepotfoundation. The organization with the most votes will win the $25,000 prize and be in the running for the grand prize of $250,000 at the end of the year-long program. The runner-up organizations will receive $5,000 in The Home Depot gift cards.
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 of the Starting Point Sunday School class on Sunday, March 4, at 9:30 in room F315. Contact Genia Crane at genia.crane@mt bethel.org for more information.
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
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, February 28 at the Mt. Bethel Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068). Resume reviews begin at 6:30pm with the presentation starting at 7:30pm. The topic for the evening will be "Developing your Employment Brand." Your employment brand is a critical component of your job search. In today's competitive job market you must be able to communicate who and what you are and identify the skills and knowledge that you bring to a prospective job. This session focuses on developing your employment brand and integrating it into new and existing job search materials. There will be plenty of exercises and examples to help you understand and implement this critical step. You will leave with a new sales and marketing approach to your search, plus a process and the tools to successfully position yourself to compete. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website (www.mtbethel.org/careerministry) or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 kibbie.jones@mtbethel.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
The Mt. Bethel Nursery is in need of diapers, sizes 3, 4 and 5. If you have an extras, or you would like to make a donation, please drop these by the Nursery office during the week by 2:00 pm. You can also drop by on Wednesday evening or Sunday morning or evening. Thank you!
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 or email 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
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! Pecans have been reduced to $5 per bag. We still have chocolate covered, pecan caramel clusters, glazed, cinnamon glazed, and fresh pecans. Look for them in the connector on Sunday or the Music Office during the week or 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
Youth Spring Sports - we are in the process of building teams. Expect to hear from a coach with your practice time and team assignment after their coaches meeting on February 28.
Spring Coaches Clinics: All spring coaches are invited to attend the following free coaches clinics to help improve practices and player performance.
Volleyball Clinic: Tuesday, February 28, 5:45 after the coaches meeting
Soccer Clinic: Saturday, March 10, 9:00am on the fields
Baseball Clinic, Saturday, Mar
ch 10,
9:00am on the fields
Summer Camp: Now registering online at mtbethel.org/camps or in the CAC. Sports Camps are on a waiting list.
Men's Softball - Now registering full teams. Deadline to register is Monday, February 27. Season begins Wednesday, March 14. Contact Adam Sheffield at 770-971-4299 or adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org
Co-ed High School Volleyball- Registration is underway. Sign up today!
Fitness: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. New - Zumba. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
Women's Ministry
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.
