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July 29, 2012
Have you ever wondered what ministers do during the week? Every now and then someone will ask me. I am not sure if they are just curious or they just can't imagine what we do beyond the one or two hours we spend on Sunday preaching or praying. I have a laundry list of things I could tell you to try to impress you or at the very least try and convince you that my paycheck should keep coming. But instead I want to go a little different direction; I want to share some sights and sounds of the conversations, phone calls, emails, texts, etc. that came my way last week.
We received word from our Romanian Mission Team that they had an incredible time at a camp with young adults who along with Mt. Bethel focused on the importance of family. I talked with Clint, who is working at Mt. Bethel and St. Philip and graduated from Seven Bridges program awhile back, is in ministry with us and loving it. The next day I heard from our Estonia team about the wonderful work God is doing there. In the hall an M25 (Mt. Bethel Youth Mission Camp) left to pray for & feed the homeless. When I checked my email it listed the folks in hospitals that different ministers are visiting and praying for. Another day that week, I visited Camp Hope and saw so many faces of joy and hope. The next day some ladies of the church were packing lunches for MUST to feed the needy in our community. As I walked the halls that day I heard the excitement of several staff as they were making plans to reach out to families and share God's love. The list goes on and on. You get the point.
It is such a blessing to be a part of a church that is serving and giving and loving and going in the name of Jesus in so many ways. Some of you might still be wondering what I do. Well, I have the joy of serving along so many of you as we become more and more the hands and feet of Christ. You see the real story of the church is not what the pastors do, but what all of us do as Christ ministers to us together. I like what I saw last week; more importantly I believe Christ liked what He saw. Even more than that, it was clear to me Jesus was with us in the midst of it. The very best part is, I believe we are just getting started. I can't wait for next week.
Carey Akin
Pastor of Missions
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Worship Services
July 29
8:15am Sanctuary - "Have Thine Own Way, Lord" - Second in the Series "In the Name of Jesus" - I Corinthians 1:26-31 & Psalm 46:10- Rev. Diane Parrish
9:30am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "51% Pure" - James 1:2-4, 27, 3:17, 4:8-10 - Rev. Carey Akin
9:30am Camp Splat Children's Worship - F011/15
11:00am God's Garden Worship Service for ages 3 (by 9/1/10) through Pre K - in A35.
11:00am Camp Splat Children's Worship - F011/15
11:00am Encounter Contemporary Worship Service - "*Finish Strong" - Hebrews 13:20, 21 - Rev. Kelly Brumbeloe
St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Worship Service - "Cause and Effect" - Psalm 1:1-6 - Rev. Jon Ponders
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Our Joys & Concerns
The rosebuds on the altar are in honor of the birth of Reese Mehelic, daughter of Nick & Julie Mehelic, on July 23, 2012; and Graham Peter Gordon, son of David & Catherine Gordon and grandson of Jeff & Diane Liscum, on July 24, 2012.
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Meredith Morton & Chris Remias on July 28, 2012.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptism of Noah Samuel Nurnberg, son of Craig & Jennifer Nurnberg.
Recently hospitalized: Judith Carter, Dianne Hylton.
We extend Christian sympathy to Joe, Linda & Lauren Coleman and John & Ashley Gimbel in the loss of Linda's father, William O. Butler, Jr.; and to Andy, Darla, Carson & Kodi Day in the loss of Darla's mother, Bonnie Coffman. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
We wish to congratulate Lindsay Mattocks & Matt Kidd who were married on July 20, 2012 in Marietta, Georgia by Rev. Charlie Marus; and to Dina Parker & Robert McMichael who were married in our Sanctuary on July 21, 2012 by Dr. Walter Kimbrough.
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Please visit mtbethel.org for more details about our ministries, programs and events. If you are visiting Mt. Bethel for the first time, please stop by the Visitor Information Booth. There you can find information about Children's Worship, Nursery & Sunday School options. If you wish to become a member or would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please contact our Membership Office at
678-560-7226.
Welcome New Members: Mike, Mishelle, Michael, Collin, Parker & Maddie Lewis, 1275 Testarosa Way,
Marietta 30062, 770-485-0045.
Worship Location Changes for August 5. Due to renovations in the Sanctuary, please note the changes to the services on Sunday, August 5: 8:15am Worship Service | Chapel Children's Worship & Sunday School classes will meet as usual. 9:30am & 11am | Both Sanctuary Worship & the Encounter Service will meet in the Christian Activities Center Gym (no Encounter in the Fellowship Hall) Shuttles from Dickerson will run as usual. We will drop off at portico for Sunday school attendees & then make a second stop by the CAC for worship. New Celebration Choir - In addition to Chancel Choir, we are excited to announce the launch of Celebration Choir! No experience is needed. We will sing primarily in the 9:30 service and the music selections will be energetic and user-friendly!! Rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings from 6:30 till 7:30 sharp in room A23, beneath the Sanctuary and these rehearsals will begin on August 1. We would love to welcome you to this exciting new opportunity to worship the Lord in song. Chuck Newman & Robert McMichael will be directing the choir and we look forward to joining hands with you as we strengthen one another and the Mt. Bethel family through worship! Calling God's people! As you and your family start planning your fall schedules, please consider this: "Is there a place for ME in the Chancel Choir?" We are making several revisions that will hopefully encourage more of you to participate, including shortening our weekly rehearsals (Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm, with child care available!), and exiting the choir loft after the anthem and sitting with our families in the congregation for the sermon. Is singing experience/music reading skills required? Certainly beneficial, but not required. Just a willing HEART to SERVE. We resume rehearsals on August 1. Won't you come give us a try for a month and see if that hidden talent that God has entrusted to you can be used to His glory! Ira Pittman, Director of Chancel Choir/Organist Attention all middle and high school students: Student Choir will have a student/parent meeting on August 12 from 4:00-5:00 in the choir room A18. The student choir is designed to provide worship for our church and for its members through music. We will meet every Sunday afternoon starting August 19 from 4:00-5:30 (middle schoolers will leave at 5:00 for their life groups.) Check us out on Facebook -Mt. Bethel Youth Choir. Come see what our student choir is all about! Want to get back in a routine of studying the Word, while helping others? Teach Sunday School to our next generation. We have openings in all age levels. Contact Becky.Tolbert@mtbethel.org - Elementary 678-560-7447 or Janis.Caverlee@mtbethel.org - Preschool 770-971-0668. Father Daughter Dance is Saturday, August 18. Sign up online. Cost is $45 per couple. Each additional daughter is $15. Theme for this is from the movie, Courageous, "When we're Together." We will again this year have Brandon Rushin as DJ. Lots of good food and dancing. Deadline to sign up is Monday, August 13. Questions, contact Ben Hornsby @ ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org or 678-333-1871.
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 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.
The 7th Annual East Cobb Rotary Dog Days Run is Saturday, August 11. Whether you choose to run the race or come out with your family to cheer on the runners and enjoy the festivities, East Cobb Rotary would love your support. A portion of the proceeds support Camp Hope and Kidz2leaders. Start/finish and parking is at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Registration $15 Pre-Registration, $20 Race Day, $25 "phantom" runner.
dogdaysrun.com
College Ministry
Sunday morning Bible Study is in the CAC at 9:30am. We are studying Hebrews.
Recreation Ministry
Youth Fall Sports - The deadline has passed but there are still some spaces in the Fall Sports Leagues. Call 770-971-5280 to check availability.
Fall Youth Sports Skills Evaluations: Saturday, July 28
9:00 Soccer Leagues E/F, girls/boys grades, 4, 5, 6; Baseball League J boys grades K, 1
10:15 Soccer League A girls grades K, 1
11:30 Soccer Lg. C, girls grades 2, 3; Softball Lgs. G/I girls grades K - 5th; Flag Football Lg. W, boys Grades 1, 2
1:15 Soccer Lg. B, boys grades K, 1; Baseball Lg. K, boys grades 2, 3; Flag Football Lg. X, Boys grades 3, 4
2:30 Soccer Lg. D, boys grades 2, 3; Flag Football Lg. Y, Grades 5, 6, 7
Please make every effort to attend the skills evaluation session. Information from these sessions are used in the team building process.
Make up dates are:
Monday, July 30 at 5:30 for leagues A, B, E, J, G, I, W
Tuesday, July 31 at 5:30 for leagues C, D, F, K, X, Y
Volleyball Skills Evaluations are Thursday, August 2 at 5:15
Mt. Bethel Adult Bowling League - Meet & Greet Night - August 27 at 6pm. Join us for free bowling and snacks at the Brunswick Zone Marietta Lanes on Delk Road. Try your hand at bowling and if interested, sign up on a 4-person team. League play begins Monday, September 10 at 6pm. The league has a four-person team mixed men and women format. Beginners are welcome. For more information call Pam Lange at 770-973-0889 or Ron Mastin at 770-924-0359.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $112,458
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $402,460
Budget Offerings Needed to date -- $670,385
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Sunday, July 29
8:15am Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am Sunday School
9:30am Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am Camp Splat Children's Worship - F011/15
11:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am Encounter Worship Service - Fellowship Hall
11:00am Camp Splat Children's Worship - F011/15
11:00am Sunday School
11:00am God's Garden - A35
Monday, July 30
9:00am Cheerleader Camp - CAC
9:30am Corrigan Care - D8
Tuesday, July 31
9:00am Cheerleader Camp - CAC
9:00am Membership Committee - B112
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
10:30am Knitting Angels - B109
Wednesday, August 1
9:00am Cheerleader Camp - CAC
9:30am Corrigan Care - D8
11:30amSpecial Projects Committee - B116
6:30pm Divorce Support Group - H House
6:30pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A23
7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
Thursday, August 2
9:30am Quilting for Christ - F001
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
12:00pm Aloha to Aging Lunch & Learn - Community Center
7:00pm PURSUIT - College & Young Adult Worship - Upper Room
Friday, August 3
6:30am Friday's Faithful - B112
7:00am Charlie Oates Men's Bible Study - Community Center
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
Saturday, August 4
10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
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