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August 26, 2012
 He was not well educated and his manner somewhat crude and rough. He became a Christian and was "on fire for the Lord," constantly pestering his pastor to let him be of some genuine service to the church. In desperation, the pastor gave him a list of ten people, saying, "These members seldom attend services, some are prominent people of the city. Contact them anyway you desire and try to get them to be more faithful. Use the church stationery to write letters if you want, but try to get them active in the church." He accepted the challenge with enthusiasm! About three weeks later, a letter arrived from a prominent business person whose name was on the list. In the envelope was a $10,000 check and this note: "Dear Pastor, Enclosed is my check to make up for missing the offering. I'm sorry for missing worship so often and for never volunteering, but be assured I am going to be present each Sunday from now on, and will volunteer and will not miss the offering again. Sincerely, Milton Jones P.S. Would you kindly tell your secretary that there is only one "t" in dirty and no "c" in skunk!" I promise that no one will receive such a letter from Mt. Bethel! However, would your participation warrant such a letter or would your participation cause you to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant"? I look forward to seeing you this Sunday! Randy Bible Studies - Fall Bible studies are starting soon. Register at www.mtbethel.org and click on Studies. There are descriptions for the short-term Bible studies and Disciple Bible study classes and online registration. Questions, please contact Gayle Haden at gayle.haden@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7427. The Sunday Shuttles are back in full swing. Shuttle lots are at Terrell Mill Park and Dickerson Middle School. Sit back & leave the driving to us!
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Worship Services
August 26
8:15am Sanctuary - "Andrew, Peter's Little Brother" - First in the Series: "The Master's Life Group" - Matthew 4:18-20 & John 1:35-42 - Rev. Diane Parrish
9:30 & 11:00am God's Garden Worship Service for ages 3 (by 9/1/10) through Pre K - in A35.
9:30am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "Andrew - the Work Horse" - First in the Series: "The Master's Life Group" - John 1:40-41 - Dr. Randy Mickler
11:00am Encounter Contemporary - "I Am Number Four" - First in Series: "The Master's Life Group" - John 1:35-42 - Rev. Carey Akin
11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders in F015 - "Baby on Board" - Exodus 1:8-14; Exodus 2:1-10
11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3rd to 5th Graders in the Upper Room - "That's My King! . . . Do You Know Him?" - Faithful Friends, Part 1 - Andrew - John 1:35-42
St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Worship Service - "Living Good - Part 2" - Galatians 5:13-26 - Rev. Jon Ponders
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Our Joys & Concerns
The rosebud on the altar is in honor of the birth of Elijah Lee McDaniel, son of Paul & Holley McDaniel, and grandson of Tom & Debbie Mattocks, on August 21, 2012.
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of Emma Cole's Confirmation and in loving memory of Melissa Cole's father, Lt. Col. George H. Douse, given by Cameron, Melissa, Emma, Ursula & Estelle Cole; and in celebration of the marriage of Christina Lee & Christopher Romano on August 25, 2012, given by Bill & Joy Lee.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptism of Samantha Rita Kitchens, daughter of Paul & Jennifer Kitchens; Bennett Marshall McGovern, son of Nick & Lindsey McGovern; Leighton Elizabeth Oakes, daughter of Brian & Kellie Oakes; and Lilah Christie Thomas, daughter of Brandon & Gerrie Thomas.
Recently hospitalized: Doris Keel, Harold McDaniel, Bob Tyler, Andrew Woods.
We extend Christian sympathy to Kevin & Susan Johnston in the loss of Susan's mother, Barbara Solner; and to Bob, Judy, Katie & Chris Ott in the loss of Judy's father, Tom Nunnery. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
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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.
Women's Ministry Fall/Winter Consignment & Bake Sale is August 23-25. For all the updated information, please visit mtbethelccs.com. Volunteers are needed (you get to shop the presale if you volunteer). Also, we need your homemade baked goods for our fabulous Bake Sale (baked goods drop off August 23 or 24 from 8am-7pm).
Third Graders! Children currently in 3rd grade will receive their own Bible on Sunday, August 26 in each service. Come worship together as a family in the Sanctuary at 9:30 or 11:00, or Encounter in the Fellowship Hall at 11:00. The children will be called forward to received their Bible in the service. After each service, please come to the lobby of the Education Building to get a personalized book plate for your Bible and for a reception with cookies and lemonade. If you have any questions please contact Dianne Hylton at Dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
New Member Classes - Sundays, August 26 & September 9 - We have designed these classes to help you figure out how to "navigate" Mt. Bethel & how to get you plugged into the life of the church. The New Member Classes are 2 one-hour sessions on Sunday mornings from 11:00am-12:00pm in room B118. We are also offering an optional add-on to the 2nd class in the series: immediately following the 2nd class we will have a light lunch & a tour of the buildings. To register or ask any questions, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org.
The Special Needs Ministry invites you to an Open house, Sunday, August 26, from 9:29am-12pm. Visit us in F002 & see how this special ministry seeks to make Mt. Bethel an inclusive community to all people. For more information about how you can connect & serve with the Special Needs Ministry, please join us on August 26 at 12:15 for a short informational lunch. We hope to see you at our Open House or informational lunch. Kim McGarr kimmcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext. 25.
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, August 28, at the Mt. Bethel Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068). Resume reviews begin at 6:30pm/Presentation at 7:30pm. The topic for the evening will be "Developing your Employment Brand." Your employment brand is a critical component of your job search. In today's competitive job market you must be able to communicate who and what you are and identify the skills and knowledge that you bring to a prospective job. This session focuses on developing your employment brand and integrating it into new and existing job search materials. There will be plenty of exercises and examples to help you understand and implement this critical step. You will leave with a new sales and marketing approach to your search, plus a process and the tools to successfully position yourself to compete. For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website at mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 or kibbie.jones@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, eat a burger at US Café then meet our guides at The Garden. 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.
Wednesday Night Children's Program - Interactive Family Night - August 29, from 6:30-7:30pm in F015 - We have a fun-filled evening planned for children aged 3 (by 9/1/12) through 5th grade and their parents. It is based on God's Creation and how we should care for it. From beginning to end, the Bible is firmly grounded in the wonder and glory of creation. All creation is designed to reflect God's glory and offer praise to the Creator. Come ready to be challenged as a family in our world. Our regular programming will begin September 5. SPLAT University children will be learning about the Disciples. 4th and 5th grade small groups will be forming and getting started. Be sure to get your children registered online soon. 3's and 4's will be meeting with Janis in C14-16.
Life groups for 4th and 5th grade children provide a nurturing environment for pre-teens to explore God's Word, grow in their faith, explore their walk with Jesus Christ and build relationships within their peer group. Life groups allow timely discussion, hands-on mission projects, Bible study and how to apply Scripture to their everyday lives. This is a wonderful bridge for children as they begin to transition from children's into student ministry. Life groups are forming now for the 2012-2013 school year. Life groups for children 4th and 5th grade along with a parent/mentor are from 6:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday evenings in the Education Building. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 5, in F011. For more information, please contact sherri.juliani@mtbethel.org.
A new Singles Sunday School Class will start on September 9. Rev. Glenn Ray will be teaching this 9:30am class in the Chapel. If you are interested, please email glenn.ray@mtbethel.org.
Stephen Ministry: Considering a mission? Consider Stephen Ministry where we reach out with a compassion and hope for those in need. Training classes will begin September 9, equipping yourself to reach out to others. Classes will be held in "H" house from 6pm to 8pm. Contact Kibbie Jones at Mt. Bethel UMC to sign up for training classes.
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.
Adult Enrichment Ministries Game Day and Luncheon: Friday, September 14, 10:00am-3:00pm at Mt. Bethel Community Center (shuttle bus provided from Mt. Bethel UMC parking lot beginning at 9:30am). $100 per table of 4. Bring cards or a board game. Lunch provided along with gift bags and door prizes. All proceeds go to Mt. Bethel's Adult Enrichment Ministry to help abused, neglected, exploited and impoverished adults in Cobb, Cherokee and DeKalb Counties. To reserve your table contact Janet Battin at 770-992-9889. Reservation deadline September 4.
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.
Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is now enrolling children for the Pre-K class for the 2012-2013 school year. For prices and tour information, please call Dee Stolz at 678-560-8005.
Bible Studies - Fall Bible studies are starting soon. Register at mtbethel.org and click on Studies. There are descriptions for the short-term Bible studies and Disciple Bible study classes and online registration. Questions, please contact Gayle Haden at gayle.haden@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7427.
The Sunday Shuttles are back in full swing. Shuttle lots are at Terrell Mill Park and Dickerson Middle School. Sit back & leave the driving to us!
Hungry? Sunday morning Fellowship Breakfast is available 7:30-9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. Tuesday Lunch is served in the Dining Room from 11:30am-1:30pm. Wednesday night dinners are 4:30-6:45pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Congregational Care - we want to know if you are in the hospital or scheduled for surgery, had a death in your family or have celebrated the birth of a child or grandchild. Please call us at 770-971-2880.
The Mt. Bethel Nursery is looking for committed women to be a part of our Nursery Guild. Guild members help greet church members in the nursery and manage computers for nursery check-in on Sunday mornings. We also have a few meetings during the year, host a Nursery Staff Appreciation Breakfast and are occasionally asked to volunteer in the Nursery. If you would be willing to serve on this committee and give back to our loving, wonderful nursery or learn more, please contact Sara Meyers at slizmeyers@gmail.com.
Invitation to R I N G ! We need Handbell and Chime Ringers in all age groups: children, youth and adults. Check our Worship Arts website http://mtbethel.org/ministries/music-arts/ for more information and/or contact Ray Fountain ray.fountain@mtbethel.org or 770-971-2730.
Library News - With the resumption of Wednesday night dinners and activities, please remember to make use of our Library. Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 someone will be available to help you find or check out books. Our nonfiction books are found in B118 and fiction in B116. There are also some very interesting biographies in B116. We have an extensive collection of children's literature in the front of the Children's Ministry area. I hope you will make use of this convenient resource! Also, if you would like to be a volunteer librarian, we could really use your help! Sherry Reed, Volunteer Librarian - reedsa@att.net
Student Ministry
Life Group signups & Confirmation signups will take place through August 26 online at mtbethelstudents.org.
Recreation Ministry
Fall Youth Sports - Coaches had their meeting Tuesday, August 21. If you have not heard from your coach by Friday, August 24, give us a call at 770-971-5280. Practices will begin the week of August 27.
Winter Youth Basketball - Registration begins Tuesday, August 28. Register your K-8th grade boys and girls online at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration or in the CAC.
Mt. Bethel Adult Bowling League Meet & Greet Night l August 27 l 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. 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, 770-973-0889 or Ron Mastin, 770-924-0359.
Fitness - Choose from 20 classes per week including Evening Stretch, Zumba, Weights and Core, Barre Sculpt, Body Sculpting, Muscle Pump, Cardio Burn, Pilates and many Yoga classes. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule or call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5280.
Women's Ministry
The Dorothy Summerour Circle meeting will be held at 9:45am on Wednesday, September 12, at the home of Jan Nash, 1005 Grey Village Way, Marietta 30068. Our opening program will be about renewing friendships, planning for our upcoming year, recommitting to doing the Lord's work, and having fun. If you would like more information, please call either Saundra Taylor at 770-952-8521 or Bonnie Andrews at 770-988-0177.
Habitat for Humanity
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.
Mt. Bethel will begin construction of our 32nd Habitat Home on Saturday September 8. Volunteers are needed to help build the home and to provide lunches for the volunteers. Additional information and registration is available
Aloha to Aging
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, September 4, 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. Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068. Call 678-439-1177.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, September 10, at10:30am. Join our special guest speaker, Katy McNulty with NeuroTrials Research as she shares information on the many different trials going on currently in the Atlanta area. As well as how to search for trials that your loved one may qualify for. This meeting is 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. Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Aloha Silent and Live Art Auction Fundraiser: Saturday, September 29, at 6:30pm: Ready for an "Aloha Style" night of fun for a great cause? Enjoy drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts while you bid on items ranging from Braves signed memorabilia, to artisan jewelry, trips to places like Tuscany, gift baskets and college-themed art. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. All proceeds go to Aloha To Aging, Inc. Please buy tickets online at alohatoaging.org or call us at 678-439-1177 for more information. Opportunities for ad space and tax deductible donations also available! Event to be held at Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $140,175
Offerings Received this fiscal year -- $871,561
Budget Offerings Needed to date -- $1,340,769
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Sunday, August 26
7:30-9:15am Fellowship Breakfast - Fellowship Hall
8:15am Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:29am Student Ministries Nine29 - Fellowship Hall
9:30am Sunday School
9:30am Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:30am God's Garden - A35
11:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am Encounter Worship in the Fellowship Hall
11:00am God's Garden - A35
11:00am Kid Quest Worship for Children K-2nd Grade - F015
11:00am The POD Worship for Children 3rd-5th Grade - Upper Room
11:00am Sunday School
11:00am New Member Class - B118
12:15pm Music Ministry Lunch - Fellowship Hall
12:15pm Acolyte Training - Sanctuary
1:00-5:00pm Music Ministry Singers Boot Camp - A18
4:00pm Student Choir meeting - A18
5:00pm Student Life Group Leader Training - Fellowship Hall
Monday, August 27
9:30am Corrigan Care - D8
9:30am Preschool Room Moms - B112
9:30am Sallie Mae Wilson Circle - B116
5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"
7:00pm Women's Retreat Committee - B116
Tuesday, August 28
7:15am Middle School Breakfast - Gym
8:30am MBCA Lower School Chapel - Sanctuary
8:30am MBCA Middle School Chapel - Upper Room
9:00am Membership Committee - B112
9:30am Preschool Room Moms - B112
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
10:30am Knitting Angels - B109
11:00am-1:15pm Tuesday Lunch - Dining Room
5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm Stephen Ministry Continuing Education - B Hall, Chapel
6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A25
6:30pm Career Ministry Resume Review & Networking - Community Center
7:30pm Career Ministry Program - Community Center
Wednesday, August 29
9:30am Corrigan Care - D8
9:30am Adult Bible Studies
11:30am Special Projects Committee - B116
1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center
4:30pm iPraise/weePraise
4:30-6:45pm Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall
5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"
6:00pm 4th & 5th Grade Life Groups - 2nd floor F Building
6:00pm Student Bible Studies - B Hall
6:30pm Preschool SPLAT - C14/16
6:30pm SPLAT U Children's Programs - F Basement
6:30pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A23
6:30pm Divorce Support Group - H House
7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
Thursday, August 30
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
9:30am Adult Bible Studies
10:00am Painting Class - Community Center
12:00pm Aloha to Aging Lunch & Learn - Community Center
5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"
7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106
Friday, August 31
6:30am Friday's Faithful - B112
7:00am Charlie Oates Men's Bible Study - Community Center
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"
Saturday, September 1
8:00am-8:30pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"
10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
12:00pm Hudson/Dittmer Wedding - Chapel
1:30pm Myers/Mitchell Wedding - Chapel
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