Starting Point is a Sunday School class of recently married couples (less than five years) starting life together as we seek to incorporate Scripture & Christian values into our marriages, families & lives. We encourage learning and sharing in class, through missions projects, and at social activities. Come visit us over the next weeks and sit in on messages from veteran members of The Thompson Fellowship Class. We meet at 9:30 in F315.
July 22--Lesson 1 from "Good to Great"
July 29--Lesson 2 from "Good to Great"
Aug. 5--"Practice of Godliness"--preface and "Value for All Things"
Aug. 12--"POG"--chapter 7--"Contentment" Aug. 19--To be determined
Aug. 26--Selections from the book "God Winks"
Starting September 2nd, we will be starting our series of financial lessons from "How to Manage Your Money" by Larry Burkett.
Grouper July Dine and Unwind | Thursday, July 26 at 6:30pm| Table & Main - Join us at Table and Main in Roswell, described as a southern tavern, for fellowship and conversation as we dine on wonderful selections from shrimp and grits to burgers, and lamb. RSVP by Monday, July 23 to Ellen Sutley at bugeau@comcast.net or to Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext. 25 or kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org.
Mt. Bethel Adult Bowling League - Meet & Greet Night on Monday, August 27 at 6pm at Brunswick Zone Marietta. Join us for free bowling and snacks at the Brunswick Zone Marietta Lanes on Delk Rd. Try your hand at bowling and if interested, sign-up on a 4 person team. The League Play begins Monday, September 10 at 6pm. The League has a four-person team mixed men and women format. It is a handicap system, any level of bowler can do well. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call Pam Lange at 770-973-0889 or Ron Mastin at 770-924-0359.
Mt. Bethel Fall/Winter Consignment and Baked Goods Sale August 23-25 - Join us as more than 400 sellers consign fall and winter children's clothing, toys, books, furniture and more. All proceeds go to support local and global missions to benefit families and children of all ages. Get the best deals around on toys, Halloween costumes, outerwear, sporting goods, gear and supplies, holiday baby, kids, juniors and maternity clothing - everything you need for your kids (and as always, we'll have the bake sale featuring yummy homemade treats). Don't forget about the Boutique Section for upscale brands, custom-made and smocked clothing.
Upcoming Sale Dates and Times:
Thursday, August 23: Volunteer and New Mom Preview - Go to MtBethelCCS.com for details on how you can shop first!
Friday, August 24: 9:30am-7pm*
Saturday, August 25: 9am-12pm (all items 30% off)
*No children allowed on the sales floor until 12pm on Friday (except babies in Slings or Front/Back Packs). We provide a loving nursery from 8:30am to 12pm for $4 per hour, per child, with an $8 per hour family maximum.
Tuesday Nights Under the Bridges - Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry Tuesday, August 28. 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 & wear comfortable shoes. If led, bring a case of water. To sign up go to openingourdoors.com. See the tab, Tuesday Under The Bridges. Select, click to volunteer. Questions, please contact: Ben Hornsby, 678-333-1871, or ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org.
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 Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, July 24, at the Mt. Bethel Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068). Resume reviews begin at 6:30pm and the presentation begins at 7:30pm. The topic for the evening will be LinkedIn. The number one professional social network is LinkedIn. Your LinkedIn profile is your virtual calling card and online resume; it does more than another single tool to broadcast your employment brand. Use LinkedIn to connect with other professionals, update your status, join groups, and meet people at your target companies. Learn how to build a searchable profile, request recommendations, use the "introductions" feature, and many of LinkedIn's other features to facilitate your job hunt. Learn job seeker best practices, from frequency and type of status updates to developing a recommendation strategy. Enhance your credibility and improve your chance of being found just by improving your use of this single tool. For more information visit mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
College Ministry
Sunday morning Bible Study is in the CAC at 9:30am. We are studying Hebrews.
Recreation Ministry
FALL YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION: Time is running out to register for Youth Fall Sports. Deadline is Monday, July 23. Don't wait! Some leagues will fill up early. Register in the CAC or online at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration for:
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.
FALL YOUTH SPORTS SKILLS EVALUATION: Saturday, July 28. See Recreation Update at mtbethel.org/rec for specific league times.
FITNESS: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
Aloha to Aging
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, August 6, at10:30am. 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 website for other monthly caregiver support group opportunities. Provided by Aloha To Aging, Inc.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, August 7, 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. Provided by Aloha To Aging, Inc
Virtual Dementia Tour: Tuesday, August 14
- A personal experience for those individuals who would like to better understand the world of dementia. The simulation will help you better appreciate and care for a loved one with the disease. RSVP your 30 minute timeslot starting at 10:30am-12:00pm at 678-439-1177. Provided by Aloha To Aging, Inc and Sunrise of East Cobb Assisted Living.
