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.
Donations for West Virginia - Many of the necessities we take for granted, such as underwear, are considered luxury items to people living in poverty. We will be collecting packages of new underwear--for men, women and/or children, any size, and any size diapers for the Hands of Hope Ministry in West Virginia. Please drop off your donations at the church main entrance area on either Sunday, March 11 or 18.
They will be taken to West Virginia by the March 22 mission team. If there are any questions, please contact Diana Simmons at 770-973-5085.
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!
The Flower Ministry needs your donations of medium-size vases. Please drop them off in the Welcome Center (front office).
Preparing for Middle School! There will be small peer groups forming this spring for girls and boys (separate groups) who are entering middle school in the fall. The groups will be facilitated by a counselor and will cover various topics related to preparing for middle school. The groups are also a great way for soon-to-be middle schoolers to develop a support network with other rising middle schoolers. The groups will meet for four 1-hour sessions and some of the subjects to be covered will be peer pressure, study skills, body image, self-esteem and bullying. For further information on dates, times and cost, please contact Michelle Lambert, MS, LPC at 770-612-1018 or mtclambert@yahoo.com.
Watch next week's ebulletin for announcements about three scholarships for graduating high school seniors!
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
We are having a Student Ministries Parent Information Meeting for EVERY PARENT of a 6th-12th grader Sunday, March 4, at 12:15, in the Upper Room right after the 11am services.
High School Collision is Putt Putt Night - on Sunday, March 4 - 7:30-9:00pm! Meet us here at 7:30 to play putt-putt golf throughout the church.
If you or your student attended DNOW and you would like to take the next steps to grow in your faith, please feel free to attend our Wednesday night Bible Studies! They are from 6:30-7:30, and we have one study for students seeking to lay a foundation for their faith, and another who feel as if the foundation is laid, but they'd like to dig deeper into the Word.
Mark your calendars - we are having a drop-in baby shower for Lauren Eden after church on Sunday, March 18, from 12:20-1:45 in the Cove (upper B hall). Feel free to bring her a sweet note, a prayer or a gift to wish Lauren, David and their sweet baby boy well!
We have combined all of our middle and high school Sunday morning programs into one gathering: nine29. We meet at 9:29 in the Fellowship Hall for games, music, a great message & breakout discussion. Come join us! All middle and high school students are welcome.
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 - Practices begin Thursday, March 1 - Saturday, March 3. Expect to hear from a coach with your practice time and team assignment. If you do not hear from a coach by Thursday, March 1, give us a call at 770-971-5280.
Spring Coaches Clinics: All coaches are invited to attend the following free coaches clinics to help improve practices and player performance
Soccer Clinic: Saturday, March 10, 9:00am on the fields
Baseball Clinic, Saturday, March 10, 9:00am on the fields
Summer Camp: Now registering online at www.mtbethel.org/camps or in the CAC. Sports Camps I & II are on a waiting list.
Men's Softball - Now registering full teams. Deadline to register is Monday, March 5. Season begins Wednesday, March 14. Contact Adam Sheffield at 770-971-4299 or adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org
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.
