Shuttle Schedule:
There will be no shuttle service Sunday, May 27 - Memorial Day weekend.
The shuttle schedule for the summer will begin June 3. This means we will run 2 buses ONLY at Dickerson, (does not run at Terrell Mill)
Normal shuttle service will resume on August 12.
Congratulations to this year's recipients of scholarships from the following Mt. Bethel Ministries: Mara Wiseman & Savannah Perdue for the Debbie V. Pierce Music Scholarship, Jason Cagle for the Rev. Robert L. Infinger Scholarship, Brennan Kelly for the Men's Scholarship, and Mara Wiseman for the Women's Scholarship.
Habitat for Humanity - Road Race Sponsors Needed. Construction of Mt. Bethel's 32nd Habitat Home will begin in September. The October Habitat Road Race provides much of the funding for the Habitat homes we build. Please consider becoming a race sponsor (business, personal, small group, etc.). Depending on level of sponsorship each sponsor's name or logo will appear on the race t-shirt, all signage and race materials reaching thousands of Cobb County and metro Atlanta residents. Your support will help another deserving family escape poverty housing and realize their dream of home ownership. For more information please contact Ashley O'Neil at 770-314-0130 or springfield_ashley@yahoo.com.
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.
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 Father/Child Campout is Friday night, June 1 & Saturday, June 2. Cost is $25 for two; $35 for three or more. Setup 5:00-6:00, eat 6:30. Sign up online @ mtbethel.org. For questions contact Ben Hornsby @ 678-333-1871, or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org.
Tuesday Nights Under the Bridges - Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry Tuesday, June 12. 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.
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 http://mtbethel.org/stagedoor/ or contact Suzanne Tucker at suzanne.tucker@mtbethel.org for more information.
PROMOTION SUNDAY is Sunday May 27. Children ages 3(by 9/1/12) through rising 5th graders will be moved to the next grade level.
Please bring all 3's and 4's to the C Hallway for 9:30 or 11:00 Sunday school. God's Garden is 11:00 only from May 27-Aug 19. After 'Moments with the Minister' at 9:30, children can go to a Sunday school class or stay in the sanctuary with their parents. Elementary children will sign in at the F building lobby and proceed to F015 for Camp SPLAT 9:30 and 11:00. Children can stay for both hours. Rising 6th graders will go the Upper Room at 9:30 and worship at 11:00.
Donations for VBS. We need your old CD's to recycle for a craft this summer in June VBS. If you are cleaning up and want to donate/recycle we would appreciate it. We need 800 to cover all the children for a craft project. They can be scratched and have print on one side. Your donations will be received in the Children's Ministry office or at the front desk. Thank you for helping us recycle. Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074
Vacation Bible School is around the corner - June 11-15 (12:30-3:30) and July 9-13 (9:30-12:30) - and we still need teens and adults to help us mentor to God's children. We have over half who are not members of Mt. Bethel and some who are unchurched. You may change a child's life by being here modeling Christ. Join us for a fun filled week of music, worship and fellowship. Sign up online or call Dianne Hylton for to get more information - 770-971-5074.
Special Needs Ministry
The Special needs ministry will NOT meet Sunday, May 27: Memorial day weekend.
Beginning June 3, the Special Needs self-contained class (F-002) will meet at 9:30 only, through August 12. There are summer inclusion opportunities available, if you need assistance please contact Kim McGarr.
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.
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
Sunday morning Bible Study is in the CAC at 9:30am. We are studying Hebrews.
Recreation Ministry
CAC SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION:
Friday, May 25 - Close at 5pm
Saturday, May 26 - Closed
Monday, May 28 - Closed
Beginning May 29th our Summer hours of operation will be 8am-7pm, Monday thru Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturday
Wednesday, July 4 - Closed
SUMMER CAMPS: Register now in the CAC. Don't miss your chance to sign up for one of our fun summer camps. Deadline has passed but the following camps have a few spaces available. Call the CAC for more information at 770-971-5280.
Soccer Camp: May 29 - June 1 (Tuesday - Friday) 9:00am - 12:30pm Ages 4 - 12
MBUMC Member: $115.00 Non-Member: $140.00
Baseball Camp: May 29 - June 1 (Tuesday-Friday) 1:30pm - 5:00pm Boys Rising Kindergarten - 5th grades
MBUMC 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, 1:30pm-4:30pm (Monday - Thursday) Girls Rising 3rd - 8th grades
MBUMC Member: $95.00 Non-Member: $115.00
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
MBUMC Member: $75.00 Non-Member: $95.00
T-ball/Soccer-co-ed pre-school;
Boy's Baseball-K-3rd grade;
Girl's Softball-K-5th grade;
Boy's/Girl's Soccer-K-6th grades;
Boy's Flag Football-1st-7th grades;
Girl's Volleyball-4th-8th grades.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Donna Decker, Galen Decker, Dennis Sewell, and Larry Cook for winning this seasons Mt. Bethel Adult Bowling League. If you're interested in joining in the Fall contact Ron Mastin at 770-924-0359. The league begins August 27th at 6:00 with a free night of bowling at the Brunswick Zone on Delk Road and the season begins September 10th at 6:15.
FITNESS: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. New Zumba Gold - 55+ (lower impact), Tuesday, 9:45. 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 while maintaining strict confidentiality. 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
Program Coordinator: Part time - Plans & coordinates participants, activities and volunteers for Aloha To Aging, Inc. to include Aloha Day Club. Must be organized and able to handle administrative duties including computer competency. Should have creative skill and empathetic approach necessary to work with a variety of people: Aloha Day Club participants, volunteers and family members. Must have experience working with aging population and be able to manage multiple tasks successfully. If interested, please submit resume to dawn@alohatoaging.org.
Grief Recovery Program: Mondays, June 4 to August 20 1:30 - 3:30 One of the least addressed concerns in our society is grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program, based on The Grief Recovery Handbook, will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. Please call 678-439-1177 to sign up. Facilitated by Grief Recovery Specialist: Sandra Karem, LCSW of Crossroads Hospice.
Managing Caregiver Stress Lunch N Learn: Thursday, June 28 12:00 - 1:30 Where is your stress and what are you doing to relieve it? Review the top 10 things that create stress in addition to caregiving for a loved one. Discuss how to manage and alleviate our stress on a regular basis. RSVP 678-439-1177, $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, 6/4 at10:30 a.m. 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.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday,6/5 at 10:30 a.m. 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.
