Church News
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678-560-7226.
Stewardship Commitment Update:
Mt. Bethel has 2,412 families (giving units) and thus far, 938 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $6,439,298. Our operating budget for 2011/12 is $9,050,000. Please return your pledge card as soon as possible.
After 24 years of full-time and three years of part-time employment, our beloved Debbie Pierce is returning to part-time status in Mt. Bethel Music Ministry. Debbie and Tim are the proud grandparents of four (three born during the past month) grandchildren. Debbie is now a full-time wife, mom and grandmother, and part-time Music Director! Sunday, April 29, we will "shift" as Debbie becomes our "Music Director Emeritus." We will rejoice with her, celebrate her achievements and sing her favorite tunes! After the 11:00 worship service, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments. If you would like to honor Debbie through a love offering, please make your checks payable to Mt. Bethel & write "Pierce love offering" on the for line. Debbie is not retiring!! We will still have her as a director for special events and special singing groups.
Safe Sanctuary will be offered Sunday, April 22, at 11:00 in F011. If you work with children or youth and have not had this class, come and join us. In 1996 the United Methodist Church put into place a policy for reducing the risk of child abuse in the church. Here at Mt. Bethel, we want to do everything possible to protect our children, youth and adults. In doing so, we feel it is important to educate each of you who work with us. Please contact Dianne Hylton for any questions at 770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org.
Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry Tuesday, April 24. 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 led, bring a case of water. 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.
Thompson-Sheffield Softball Tournament - Saturday, May 12. A full day of fun, fellowship and bragging rights, benefitting Mt. Bethel Recreation! Round-robin format to start which guarantees every team at least three games. Must register as a team. Must be 19 or older to play and each team must have at least four females on its roster. Four females will have to play in the field at all times. $300 per team. For more information or to register call Daisy Watson at 770-565-5586.
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, April 24,at the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068. Resume reviews begin at 6:30 with the presentation 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: mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 orkibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Safe Sanctuary Training - If you work with children or teens and have not had Safe Sanctuary Training or you can't remember when you last had it, we are planning two sessions. Sunday, April 22, at 11:00 in F011. You will be notified if you are a Sunday School teacher or worship leader and need to attend. Please contact Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org or Susan Preece 678-560-7415 or susan.preece@mtbethel.org to let us know you are attending.
The "Rebecca Redd Herring Scholarship" fund has been endowed at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Rebecca was a devoted Mt. Bethel member and employee prior to attending Candler. The scholarship will benefit female seminarians from Georgia and Alabama. If you wish to contribute, please mark your check accordingly.
Caregiver's Conference - Help and Hope for Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers: Saturday, May 5, 9am-12pm at Due West UMC Choir room. Free and open to the community. Led by Ellen Woodward Potts and Daniel C. Potts, M.D., authors of "A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver" For reservations and information please contact Sheila Welch - Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Facilitator DWUMC at 404-642-6027 or sowelch@mac.com.
Support Groups
There is a new Grief Support Group starting Tuesday nights, at 7pm in B106. This group is for anyone who has lost someone they love and wants to work through their grief in an informal setting. This group is open to anyone in the community. For more information, please call 770-971-6646.
Children's Ministry
Vacation Bible School is a fun week here at Mt Bethel UMC! We welcome over 800 children in June 11-15(12:30-3:30) and July 9-13(9:30-12:30). Now that you are planning for summer, please let us know which VBS you can work. We need 150 adults and 150 teen helpers to make the week a wonderful experience for the children. This is a perfect setting for a family to serve, worship and experience God together. Parents, when you sign your child up to attend, let us know where you want to serve as well. As a parent, you are the strongest influence your child has in their life. When they see you modeling Christ, they will in turn make wise choices. Please call or email Dianne Hylton for more information. 770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
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
Student Ministry
Sixer Retreat - May 30-June 1 - Rising sixth graders are invited to join us at the church for two nights of fun while you meet your Student Ministry team. We will play games and go to fun places!
High School Beach Retreat - June 4-8 at Surfside Christian Retreat in Panama City Beach, FL - The high school beach retreat is open to all rising 9th through 12th grade students. Expect a week of fun, worship, challenges, games, sun & sand (and maybe dolphins).
College Ministry
Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00pm at Gaylyn's house. We are studying 1 Timothy Ch. 3 this week.
We share music and a message with our sisters at the Garden at 7pm on Friday night.
We meet for Sunday Morning Bible Study at 9:30 in the CAC. We are currently studying the Book of Galatians. We hope to see you this week!
Recreation Ministry
Summer Camps: Now registering online at mtbethel.org/camps or in the CAC.
Soccer Camp: May 29-June 1 (Tuesday - Friday), 9:00am-12:30pm, Ages 4-12, Mt. Bethel member: $115.00 - Non-member: $140.00
Baseball Camp: May 29 - June 1 (Tuesday-Friday), 1:30pm - 5:00pm Boys Rising Kindergarten - 5th grades, Mt. Bethel member: $115.00 - Non-member: $140.00
Hoops Camp Session I: June 4 - 7, 9:00am-12:00pm, (Monday-Thursday) Co-ed Rising 1st - 2nd grades
Hoops Camp Session II: June 4 - 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm (Monday -Thursday) Boys Rising 3rd & 4th grades
Hoops Camp Session III: July 16 - 19, 9:00am-12:00pm (Monday - Thursday) Boys Rising 5th-8th grades - Hoops Camp Session IV: July 16 - 19, 1:30-4:30pm, (Monday - Thursday) Girls Rising 3rd - 8th grades - Mt. Bethel member: $95.00 - Non-member: $115.00
Cheerleading Camp: July 30 - August 1, 9:00am-12:30pm, (Monday-Wednesday) Girls Rising K - 5th grades - Mt. Bethel member: $60.00 - Non-member: $75.00
Volleyball Camp I: Girls Rising 4th - 5th grades, July 23 - 25 (Monday - Wednesday) 9:00am-12:00pm
Volleyball Camp II: Girls Rising 6th - 8th grades, July 23 - 25 (Monday - Wednesday) 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Bethel member: $75.00 - Non-member: $95.00
Spring Sports Make-Up Pictures: Saturday, April 21 between 12:30 and 2:30 will be the day for make up pictures. If you missed your regularly scheduled picture time you may come any time in this time frame and have your individual picture made. In case of rain come to the Olympia room in the CAC during this time frame.
Youth Spring Sports: The master practice/game schedule is also on the website at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration.
Weather: In case of bad weather (including the day after bad weather) be sure to check the recreation update at mtbethel.org/rec and click on the sunshine icon to get any cancellations or reschedules due to field conditions.
Fitness: New 10 week session began March 12. Join us for one of our many fitness classes. March special -Free Zumba Gold - 55+ (lower impact), Tuesday, 9:45. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
Missions Ministry
Kenya Summer Mission Trip - Join Mt. Bethel and Project 82 this summer, June 10-22. For more info, check out mtbethel.org/go/shorttermmissiontrips/Kenya-project-82, or contact Heather Wood at heather.wood@mtbethel.org, 678-560-7527.
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
Alzheimer's Late Stage Lunch n Learn: Thursdays, May 3 & 17 - 11:00am-1:00pm (not the 10th) - When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other form of dementia, friends and family have many questions. As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. Join us for this series of programs that provide answers to the questions that arise in the late stages of the disease. $15 includes lunch. Please RSVP at 678-439-1177. Program presented by Sarah Carson of the Alzheimer's Association.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, May 7, at 10:30am. 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 to 678-439-1177. If you cannot attend, please check alohatoseniors.com for other monthly caregiver support group opportunities.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: *(note date change) Tuesday, May 8, at 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.
How, When, Where To Find and Manage Paid Caregivers: Tuesday, May 15 at 10:30am. Do you currently have paid caregivers assisting you with your loved one or are you thinking of hiring someone? Are you frazzled with care needs or expectations not being met? Then join us as we learn how to successfully manage paid caregivers. Please RSVP 678-439-1177. Program presented by John Butler of Family Private Care.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $57,737
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $6,718,200
Budget Offerings Needed to date -- $6,649,731
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