The Chapel will be open from 7am-7pm on Thursday, May 3 for the National Day of Prayer. At 7pm the Prayer Ministry will meet in B106 for their weekly time of prayer for the needs in our church and community.

The Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is now hiring a Pre-K Lead Teacher to start in July. Applicant must have a college degree and teaching or childcare experience.  Applicants please contact the Day Care Center at 678-560-8005.

The Special Project Committee's meetings for May are:

May 9 - VBS

May 16 - VBS

May 23 - Quarterly Birthday & Hope House

May 30 - No Meeting

They meet at 11:30am in B116.

PEP Club May Meeting: Tuesday, May 15 | 5:30-7pm | Fellowship Hall | $15

Please RSVP by May 11 to kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext. 25.  Join us for a lovely evening of jazz, and a meal catered by our own Mt. Bethel kitchen!     Menu - salad & roll, chicken with white wine cream sauce, mixed vegetables, garden rice and chocolate éclair cake. Our entertainment is the Roswell New Horizons Jazz Band, and our mission emphasis is Camp Hope, so please bring individually wrapped snacks.

Staying in the Word Morning Study - In this 5-week study, participants will examine and discuss scripture related to various topics. Scripture will include Matthew 6:33 - seeking God and John 15 - abiding in God. Wednesday Mornings, 10am-12pm, May 30 -June 27 - Room F026; Led by Millie Atkinson - Nursery is available.  Reservations are required.  Contact Debbie Ruth - 770-971-2588.

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 summer 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.

Kids - Do you like to sing and dance? Do you like to be on stage? Then this is the camp for you! Stagedoor Studios is a new performing arts camp offered just for kids - July 16-20! Each day our campers will have the opportunity to study with professionals trained in the fields of theater, dance, art, and music. Our young stars will work together in classes to put together acts that showcase their newfound performing skills. Each class will perform in the variety show that will close out our camp week on Friday night. Stagedoor Studios is for kids who will be in 1st-6th grade for the 2012 school year.  Register at mtbethel.org/stagedoor/ or contact Suzanne Tucker at suzanne.tucker@mtbethel.org  for more information.

"Fast CPR and AED Training" OR "Learn to Save a Life - Fast and Free!" - Wednesdays, May 2, May 9 and May 23 - 4:30-7:00pm (30-minute training sessions) - CAC Olympia Room - No Charge

Did you know that 80 percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital and the survival rate is only 8%? This rate has not improved in the last 30 years. Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. In just 30 minutes, you can learn to save a life!  If you have not taken a CPR class in the last year, you need to come take this course. Improving survival rates begins with public bystanders. Communities where more bystanders can perform CPR with an AED have improved survival rates by 500%! This is the Eagle Project of Austin Hickox, a senior at Walton High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 1011. Hands Only CPR and AED training will be held in honor of Jonathan Wenhold. He was a student at Sope Creek Elementary who died as a result of sudden cardiac arrest during gym class in October 2004.  Jonathan's parents, Shellie and Scott Wenhold, and grandparents, Bill and Sally Wenhold, were part of the Mt. Bethel church family. Questions can be sent to austinhickox@yahoo.com          

Vacation Bible School is a fun week here at Mt Bethel! 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

Volunteers Needed: Sundays at Mt. Bethel, what an exciting place to be. We are always hopping around here, which means we need you to help out and volunteer. We need parking ushers as well as Sunday phone volunteers.

Parking Ushers serve every 5th week, and get a nifty yellow vest, as well as radios, directional wands and wear a name badge - it is a pretty sweet set-up. 

Sunday Phone Volunteers serve on a rotating basis as well.  Each Sunday these volunteers do an excellent job of covering our phones and helping visitors with directions and information.

Please call or email Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org if you are interested or would like more information. These are both great ways to serve on Sunday mornings.

Support Groups

There is a Grief Support Group on 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

On Sunday, May 6, at 12:15 in F011 Children's Ministry would like to invite you to preview our summer curriculum. We are going to shift some this summer as we explore new curriculum.   We would like to share with parents and volunteers the intentional steps that Children's Ministry will be making this summer as we explore some new curriculum that helps equip  parents to grow the family spiritually.  We will show you many options to keep your children hungry to learn about God and His Word.   Join us for this brief meeting and see how you can join the team and "be the one" to share Jesus this summer. Questions?  Please call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074. Nursery is available by reservation to Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588.

Summer Camps at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is pleased to offer open enrollment for camp opportunities this summer.  Please review the camp Registration Brochure for class descriptions and registration information.

American Girl Doll Camp, June 11-15, 9:00am-12:00pm, F203, Maximum of 32, Rising K-3, Cost $175

Brain Busting Bonanza, June 11-15, 9:00am-12:00pm, F223, Maximum of 18,

Rising 5-7, Cost $175

Wanna Make a Website, June 11-15, 9:00am-12:00pm, F207, Maximum of 25,

Rising 3-6, Cost $145

Student Ministry

Baccalaureate Sunday is May 20. We will honor all high school graduates at both the 9:30 & 11:00 Sanctuary worship services. If you would like to participate, please complete the registration form mailed to you last week. We will assign students to the 9:30 or 11:00am service in the order that we receive your request on the form. Also, there will be an annual Senior Dinner on the evening of May 20. The Baccalaureate form & complete information can be found on the website - mtbethel.org (search high school) or contact Elise Bernhardt at 770-578-4402.

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 is moving this week to MONDAY night. The Kelly's home, 1480 Brookcliff Drive,  7pm, 2 Timothy 1 is what we will be studying and discussing.

The GARDEN, Friday, May 4. 6:30pm, join us to serve the women and children there.

Sunday mornings at 9:30, May 6, we begin our study of Hebrews!

Mark your calendars for UPCOMING events:

PURSUIT- begins Thursday, May 17, at 7pm in the Upper Room with worship being led by Harvest Bashta and Nic Slade. The message will be shared by Taylor Pair.

Camping at Carter's Lake on Friday, May 18.

For a current list of upcoming events check our website at www.mtbethel.org and/or follow us on Twitter @MbcollegeUMC

Active Senior Adults

PEP Club May Meeting: Tuesday, May 15 | 5:30-7pm | Fellowship Hall | $15  |  Please RSVP by May 11. Join us for a lovely evening of jazz, and a meal catered by our own Mt Bethel kitchen! Menu - salad & roll , Chicken with white wine cream sauce, Mixed Vegetables, Garden Rice, and Chocolate Éclair Cake. Our entertainment is the Roswell New Horizons Jazz Band, and our Mission Emphasis is Camp Hope, so please bring individually wrapped snacks.  RSVP to Kim McGarr kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25.

Sweet Auburn Tour  |  May 17 |  9:30 am - 3pm - $15 plus lunch. Jim Howe will lead us through the historic Sweet Auburn area of Atlanta, sharing with us history and landmarks so important to Atlanta. The tour will include the historic businesses on Auburn Avenue,  MLK, Jr. Center, and Ebenezer Baptist Church and Visitors Center.  We will drive through the Atlanta University complex, and end our day at St Luke's Episcopal to see their amazing stained glassed windows, and enjoy an English Tea.  RSVP to Kim McGarr kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25.

Groupers Mission Project - Lunch at the Garden  | May 19 - 11:00 am  - Join the Groupers as we provide lunch at the Garden and fellowship with the residents! RSVP by May 7, so we can plan the menu and make sure we have plenty of volunteers.    RSVP to Kim McGarr kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25

Women's Ministry

The Dorothy Summerour Circle will meet at 11:00am, on Wednesday, May 9, at the Atlanta Country Club, Atlanta Country Club Drive, Marietta, Ga. 30067, 770-953-2100.  This meeting is our end-of-the-year luncheon since we do not meet during the summer.  If you would like to attend or would like more information, please call Brenda Crawford, 770-971-4273.

Recreation Ministry

Summer Camps: Register now online at www.mtbethel.org/camps or in the CAC. Don't miss your chance to sign up for one of our fun summer camps.

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), 1:30-5:00pm - 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, 1:30-4:30pm, (Monday -Thursday) Boys Rising 3rd  & 4th  grades

Hoops Camp Session III: July 16-19, 9:00am-12:00pm  (Monday-Thursday) BoysRising 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) 1:00- 4:00pm  

Mt. Bethel member: $75.00 - Non-member: $95.00

Spring Sports Pictures: Pictures are being handed out at practices and games this week.  Make up pictures will be in at the end of the season.

Weather: In case of bad weather (including the day after bad weather) be sure to check the recreation update at www.mtbethel.org/rec and click on the sunshine icon to get any cancellations or reschedules due to field conditions or call our hotline at 770-971-0361 and select #1.

Fitness: Join us for one of our many fitness classes.Go to www.mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.

Support Groups

Stephen Ministry Support - There are times when each of us needs someone to listen to us and pray with us about situations we are facing.  Stephen Ministers are trained, caring members of Mt. Bethel. They provide distinctively Christian one-on-one care to those who are experiencing a situation that has placed them in need of someone to listen. This may include births, deaths, serious or terminal illness, family crisis, divorce, problems with children, caring for aging parents, financial problems - literally any challenging situation.  Stephen Ministers work with people of the same gender and offer Christian care and while maintaining strict confidentially. They help by listening and sharing God's love to help with the confusion, stress, hurt, or loneliness. Please call John Semler at 770-937-0321 or Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 for more information.

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/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 www.alohatoseniors.com website 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.