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August 5, 2012
Look to Jesus Someone has said "When we look within us, we are depressed. When we look around us, we are impressed. But when we look at Jesus Christ, we are blessed." The world in which we live is a scary place. This is particularly true if you are always looking at the influences around you. Most of us even like to blame everything that happens to us on the pressures and circumstances of the situation in which we live. The Bible speaks directly to this kind of attitude. In the gospel of John chapter 16, Jesus is instructing His disciples concerning the world about them and the problems they will be having in the future as they minister in His Name. In verse 33b He gives them a promise that you and I can enjoy today: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (NIV). As we look around us, we see the economy is hurting; political correctness brings about intolerance of basic biblical truth, the divorce rate, even in the circle of Christian faith, is 52%; internet pornography is rampant even among church leadership; and the list of bad news and fear continues. But the Good News is that, in Jesus, we can overcome a world that is trying to destroy us and our families. God is still in control. He has not left the final say to the government, the politician, the environmentalist, or even the church leader. I've read the last chapter in the Book. He has the final say, and I've noticed that the faithful are always blessed in the end because of their faithfulness. If you haven't chosen to follow Jesus, today is a good day to start. In a world where love has so many meanings, I want to give you the true meaning of love. It is found in John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that WHOEVER believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (NIV). This is love, and it was extended to you and me. The WHOEVER means everyone who by faith will believe. Do not let the world get you down. Be an over-comer in the family of God. Trust your life to Him and He will see you through the tough times in life. Do not look within or without for help and comfort, look to Jesus --- the One who is comfort and help for those who are in need. God bless you and may this day be the best day of your life. Rev. Glenn Ray
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Worship Services
August 5
8:15am Chapel - Rev. Kelly Brumbeloe
9:30am & 11:00am CAC - "Find Us Faithful" - Hebrews 11:4-12 - Rev. Glenn Ray
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
St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Worship Service - "A Love That Lasts" - Jeremiah 31:3, I John 4:9-10 - Rev. Kim McGarr
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Our Joys & Concerns
The rosebuds on the altar are in honor are in honor of the births of Jacob Benjamin Armstrong, son of Matt & Eve Armstrong and grandson of Steve & Martha Shasteen and Larry & Beth Armstrong, on July 29, 2012; and Dorothy Grayce Dubsky, daughter of Allen & Lindsay Dubsky and granddaughter of Al & Linda Cole and Jim & Terry Dubsky, on July 30, 2012.
Recently hospitalized: Leon Chambers, Frank Coyne, Aprile Holland, Marlene Robinson, Kay Todd, Andrew Woods.
We extend Christian sympathy to Garry, Kathy, Justin & Alex Berardi and Caroline, Joshua & Emily Estes in the loss of Garry's mother, Jacqueline Rolls Berardi. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
We wish to congratulate Meredith Morton & Chris Remias who were married in our Sanctuary by Rev. Carey Akin on July 28, 2012.
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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: PJ Culp, 200 River Vista Dr #107, Atlanta 30339, 404-931-9880. There will be a Walk to Emmaus Information Meeting & Dinner on Saturday, August 11, at 6:30pm at the Mt. Bethel Community Center. It is open to anyone interested in knowing more about a Walk to Emmaus weekend. To RSVP or more information, please contact Millie Atkinson at milliecatkinson@gmail.com or 770-578-1334. 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. Cub Scout Pack 121 is having an information and registration meeting on Sunday, August 19, at 2:00 pm in the Scout Hut. Cub Scouting is open to all boys entering the 1st through 5th grade. Parents of boys entering the 1st grade will work together to form dens for the boys and pick leaders; however, all parents of 1st graders are very active in the den activities. Parents of 2nd-5th grade boys may also form dens or depending on the numbers may join existing dens. Discussion at the meeting will include what the program events are scheduled for this year, how dens are formed and meet, and question and answers session. If you have questions before the meeting, please contact Todd Pinniger, Cub Master, at 770-579-9065 or todd.pinniger@gmail.com or Kes Stadler, Committee Chair, at kstadler@mindspring.com 404-274-6705. The scout hut is at the end of the path leading through the Fields of Dreams behind Mt. Bethel UMC. 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.
Due to the recarpeting of the Sanctuary, please note these changes to the Sunday, August 5 schedule:
* We will worship at 9:30 & 11:00 in the CAC (gym).
* The 8:15 service will be in the Chapel.
* All adult, youth and children's Sunday School classes will be in their regular places.
* God's Garden will be during the 11:00 service only and will be in the CAC Olympia room.
* The shuttle will run from Dickerson and drop at the portico first and then to the CAC.
* If someone is coming to the main building for Sunday School and then needs transportation to the CAC for worship, the trams (golf carts) will be running from outside of the Welcome Center to the CAC.
* Trams and shuttles will also be picking up after the services at the CAC.
* The Sanctuary doors will be locked. However, all other entrances to the building will be open as usual.
The next monthly Healing Service will be Sunday, August 5, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. Everyone is welcome to attend.
A new Singles Sunday School Class will start on September 9. Rev. Glenn Ray will be teaching this 9:30am class. Location will be announced later. If you are interested, please email glenn.ray@mtbethel.org.
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 www.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.
Dishwashers needed for Wednesday Night Dinners -must be at least 16 years of age and able to work from 4:30 until approximately 8:30 on Wednesday evenings. If interested, please call Jan or Cathy at 678-560-7408 or stop by the kitchen to complete an application. Dinners begin August 22.
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: Volleyball Skills Evaluations for league U & V are Thursday, August 2 at 5:15. Make-up evaluations for volleyball are Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30.
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 -- $112,259
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $514,719
Budget Offerings Needed to date -- $837,980
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Sunday, August 5
8:15am Traditional Worship Service - Chapel
9:30am Sunday School
9:30am Worship Service - CAC
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 - CAC Olympia Room
12:15pm Healing Service - Chapel
Monday, August 6
9:30am Corrigan Care - D8
Tuesday, August 7
9:00am Membership Committee - B112
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
10:30am Knitting Angels - B109
4:30pm MBCA New Parent Reception - Media Center
5:00-7:00pm MBCA Meet & Greet
6:00pm DiscipleLife Leadership Team Dinner - Dining Room
7:00pm Clothing Sale Team - D108/109
7:00pm Ruth Young Women's Cancer Support Group - Community Center
Wednesday, August 8
9:00am MBCA Convocation - CAC
9:30am Corrigan Care - D8
9:45am MOPS - H House
10:00am Book Talk - B106
1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center
6:30pm Divorce Support Group - H House
6:30pm Pre-Baptism Class for Parents - Chapel
6:30pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A23
7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
Thursday, August 9
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
10:00am Painting Class - Community Center
12:00pm Aloha to Aging Lunch & Learn - Community Center
5:00pm Preschool Orientation - Preschool Classrooms
7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106
Friday, August 10
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 11
10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
6:30pm Walk to Emmaus Information Meeting & Dinner - Community Center
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