Nominations are needed. Help your church nominate the right person for the right position. We are requesting your nominations for members-at-large on the Administrative Council and members for our Trustees, Finance, Education and Missions Committees. Please email your nomination to randy.mickler@mtbethel.org or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org. Deadline is September 24. Thanks!
Project 82 Kenya is opening its first Infant Rescue Home! We would love for you to be a part of the celebration and preparation. To get the home up and running, there are many baby items and supplies that we will need to be able to give the Kenyan babies the best care possible when they are brought to us. On Sunday, September 23, from 3:00-5:00, Project 82 will be hosting a baby shower at Mt. Bethel UMC in Room B116. A Target registry has been created under Annie Coppedge's name for ideas of what we need including blankets, bottles, formula, diapers and much more. Please call Lisa Slade at 770-977-7114 or email lisaslade@project82kenya.com for more information.
Calling all supporters, adults and children alike, of missions in India! Please join us for a "Friends of India" Ice Cream Social on Sunday, September 23, at 4:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Reverend Dr. Peter Pereira and his wife Esther, the founders of Hope For Today in India, will share with us how your gifts have been used to advance the cause of Christ in a country that hungers to hear the good news. Come and see how your "compassion into action" was received this year in India. Whether you have sponsored a child, made God's Eyes, prayer journals, donated socks, band aids, ziploc bags, prayed for India or for someone going on a mission trip, or, simply, if you are interested in seeing how God is moving powerfully in this country, this social is for you! Rejoice with us as we see how God is using Hope for Today and your prayers and gifts to "bring in the harvest."
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, September 25, 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 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 or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Action Ministries Breakthru House invites you to the Georgia premiere of "Lost in Woonsocket" -a critically-acclaimed film which chronicles a powerful journey from addiction to recovery. A VIP Reception before the film will feature tasty creations from chef Joe Rego-reigning champion of Food Network's Chopped Competition- and a presentation about the life-changing work of Breakthru House.
* Thursday, October 11 - Atlanta Event Center at Opera.
* VIP Reception at 6:00pm, movie screening at 7:45.
* All proceeds benefit Breakthru House, a residential recovery center for homeless women. Contact Allison Blum Myers (ablum@actionministries.net; 404-284-4658, ext. 3) to purchase tickets for the VIP Reception, or visit www.actionministries.net to purchase general admission tickets.
Preschool's Annual Fall Festival - Saturday, October 6, 10am-2:00pm. Come run the Habitat Road Race and stay to enjoy the Preschool's Annual Fall Festival.
Fun activities for the whole family including Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Paint a Pumpkin, games and more. Pero's Pizza truck will be there cooking up delicious pizzas. Amazing Silent Auction items and Raffle Baskets. Support our Preschool by coming to this event. Open to the public.
A new Sunday morning Bible Study has started and you are invited to attend. It is a teacher-led intergenerational Bible Study to learn God's Word, while understanding how to practically apply it to everyday life and live unbound to the call Christ has placed on you. All ages and backgrounds welcome. Led by Gaylyn Kelly and Taylor Pair. 9:30am in the CAC Olympia Room.
Tuesday Nights Under the Bridges - Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry. Upcoming dates are September 25, October 9, October 23, November 13 & November 27. 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.
Music Ministry
Carols Kickoff September 30 - 1:00-2:30pm. We encourage you to stay and take advantage of the Family Picnic immediately following the service on Sunday, September 30, and then join us in A18 for The Carols Kickoff from 1:00-2:30. Rehearsals will continue to be on the following Sundays from 4-6pm. For those of you hesitant to make a "long term commitment" to either of our Adult Choirs, NOW is the time to SHIFT your thinking and join us as we experience the wonderment of Christ's birth in song. Email ahead to Sandra.Chapman@mtbethel.org so we can prepare for your anticipated arrival!
'Twas the Night Before Christmas: our Music and Arts Ministry special gift to Mt. Bethel and community! Be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, December 9, two performances at 4:30 and 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Presented by our five choirs, handbells, orchestra, dance, drama, and Media Arts, invite your family and friends to join you as we come together to experience this joyous celebration!
Welcome Wednesdays are the second Wednesdays of each month in our Chancel and Celebration choirs. Take the plunge and just show up on the Second Wednesday night: 6:15 for Celebration and 7:00 for Chancel to chat about choir involvement and then stay and observe or participate in a rehearsal. No contracts to sign; just a low key opportunity to experience what we do on Wednesday nights in the Sanctuary basement!
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity - Join us for the 19th Annual Habitat Road Race - Saturday, October 6. All proceeds from the race will fund Mt. Bethel's 32nd Habitat Home! Start Time: 5K - 8:00am| 1 Mile Fun Run - 9:00am| Habitot Trot (age 5 and under) to follow. New This year: The Habitat Road Race is now a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Race Day Activities include music, amusements for the kids, plenty of refreshments, silent auction and awards ceremony. Fee is $20 per person. 10% discount for family of 3 or more. Phantom runners can make a donation to Habitat for $25 or more. Register at habitatroadrace.com or register in person at the CAC or Big Peach Running Co.
Mt. Bethel has begun construction of our 32nd Habitat Home. Weekday & weekend volunteers are needed to help build the home and to provide lunches for the volunteers. You can sign up at mtbethel.org/habitat or pick up a registration form on Sundays at the Habitat table in the connector. We hope you will join us for a fun and rewarding experience.
Nursery, Preschool & Children's Ministries
Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is now enrolling:
Toddlers (16-24 months) for full time childcare; and
Children for the Pre-K class
For prices and tour information, please call Dee Stolz at 678-560-8005.
Young Adult Ministry
Every Tuesday Night we have Bible Study from 7 to 9 at Caribou on Johnson's Ferry.
Active Adult Ministry
Join us Saturday, September 29, for our annual trip to North Georgia for Apples! This trip is not just for senior adults, bring your grandchildren, or make it a family outing. We'll visit Mercier Orchards in Blueridge. They have a huge selection of apples and you can even pick your own! Cost is $10 plus your lunch and apples. We will leave promptly at 9am from the Fairfield lot and return by 4pm. RSVP to Kim McGarr 770-652-9913 or kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org by Monday, September 24.
Recreation Ministry
Youth Winter Basketball - Registration is underway for boys and girls kindergarten through 8th grades. Register in the CAC or online at mtbethel.org/rec. Deadline for registration is Monday, September 24. For more information contact the rec department at 770-971-5280.
Youth Fall Sports- Thank you for your opening day donations to various children's homes around the area! Your generous gifts are very much appreciated!
Fall Pictures- Pictures are scheduled for the week of September 24-29. This is also a game week for most teams. Check your schedules for your times.
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 a complete schedule and pricing or call Caroline Booker at 770-971-5180.
Help Wanted - Mt. Bethel Recreation is looking for a hard working, highly motivated college student looking for part time work. Those interested Call 770-971-5280 or stop by the CAC.
