Mt. Bethel UMC 

September 30, 2012

                    

Randy
Welcome to Celebration Sunday, Fall 2012!  Thank you for coming and being a part of our SHIFT at Mt. Bethel.  We are blessed every Sunday to be able to worship together as the body of Christ, but today is extra special as we gather on the "Fields of Dreams" after the service to celebrate and fellowship with our church family. 
   
Come on down and enjoy a freshly grilled hotdog or hamburger.  Seating for lunch is divided into seasons; fall, winter, spring, and summer.  Bring your blanket and find a place to sit in your birthday season or in the birthday season of the youngest member of your family. Meet some new friends and share a birthday story.  
   
All are invited to stay after lunch for a game of kick ball or Frisbee on the fields.  

    1.  Dress casual.

    2.  No breakfast

    3.  No 8:15 or Encounter

    4.  No children's or youth worship or Sunday School

    5.  Shuttles will run until 1:45pm.

    6.  Nursery & God's Garden for infants through 4-year-olds will meet as usual.

    7.  Golf carts will run between the Welcome Center & the CAC.

    8.  Have lots of fun & enjoy the food & games!

                    - - Randy 

Worship Services  

September 30

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 - "Peter, the Daring, Denying Disciple" - Sixth in the Series: "The Master's Life Group" - Mark 14:29, 71 - Dr. Randy Mickler

  

St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Worship Service - "Deceiving Yourself?" - James 1:19-27 - Rev. Jon Ponders  

  

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Our Joys & Concerns

The rosebud on the altar is in honor of the birth of Virginia Laine Weis, daughter of Mike & Tamara Weis, on September 25, 2012.

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the baptism of our granddaughter, Reagan Marie Spitzer, given by Wayne & Marie Wills.

The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptisms of Madison Ashby Bichsel & Logan Chris Bichsel, daughter & son of Christopher & Amy Bichsel; Elise Grace Byrd, daughter of Jon & Tabitha Byrd; Reid Daniel Palestrini, son of James & Allison Palestrini; and Ryan Kamal Rashidi, son of Kaveh & Laurie Rashidi.

We extend Christian sympathy to Connor, Martha, Cal & Drew Bryan in the loss of Connor's mother, Charlotte Bryan; and to Bill & Susan Ziegler in the loss of Susan's brother, Jim Grzywinski. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.

Recently hospitalized: Camille Auci, June Boullain, Stuart Lance, Marge Schuck

We wish to congratulate Kristin Seiloff & Hank Windhorst who were married in our Sanctuary on September 22, 2012 by Rev. Carey Akin.  
Church News 

 

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.       

 
The Tuesday Grief Support Group will begin on October 9, at 7:00pm in B106.  Grief is a serious issue, but by participating with others and sharing your experience, you can be helped.  This Grief Support Group meets for 9 weeks and its purpose is to assist anyone who has lost a friend or loved one. One need not be a member of Mt. Bethel to attend, so tell those you know who are under the strain of loss that they are welcome. Wil Parker will lead the group. If you have any questions, please call him at 678-485-9565.

 

Safe Sanctuary training for anyone who works with children or youth.  Wednesday night, October 3, at 6:30pm in F120.  Please call Dianne Hylton to reserve your place.  770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org.  If you teach Sunday School, 4th or 5th grade small group, work with children or youth, you need this class.

 

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.

 

What is the Work Day Offering? It's the offering that every church in North Georgia gives to our ministry once a year. The Work Day concept was started in the early 1900s with the suggestion to donate one day's salary and "work a day" for the children. Feel free to pull out your phone or computer calculator to divide your salary by 260 working days. Whatever amount you donate, I encourage you to open your calendar and pick an actual day. And say to yourself when you get to the office, or when you're folding laundry, or enjoying your coffee, "this is the day that I'm giving to the children," and say a prayer for our kids. With your gifts and your prayers and God's work in their lives, you restore hope and healing to our children. Make your check payable to Mt. Bethel "for" Work Day Offering.

 

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 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!

 

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.

 

Recreation Ministry

Youth Winter Basketball - Registration is over but there are still a few spaces left.  Contact the Rec. Department at 770-971-5280 to check availability. Skills evaluations begin next week.  Go to www.mtbethel.org/rec and check the recreation update for the evaluation schedule.

 

Boy's High School Basketball - Registration begins Monday, October 1 in the CAC.  Get your friends together and register your team.  Forms will be available in the CAC. For more information contact Adam Sheffield at adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org or 770-971-4299.

 

Youth Fall Sports - Thank you to all the teams that contributed gift cards for the local children's homes.  You can continue to drop off your donations at the CAC front desk this week.

 

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 770-971-5280.

 

Women's Ministry

The Lynn Smith Circle will meet on October 10 at 12 pm (noon) in room B109. This circle is a service-oriented group of women mostly age 50 and over. Light refreshments are provided at the meeting. After our business meeting we will be working on the candles for Christmas services. If you would like more information about our circle, please contact either Barbara Benton at 770-973-2449 or  Barbara@bagltd.com or Gayle Hollinger 770-953-9633 or ghollinger@att.net . We would love to have you come and fellowship with our members as a guest or new member.

  

Our Faithfulness                        

Offerings Received last week -- $150,789         Worship Attendance - 2,669
Offerings this fiscal year - -  $1,528,887        
Budget Offerings Needed to date - - $2,178,750   

 

Sunday, September 30

9:30am Worship Service - Sanctuary                                 

9:30am God's Garden - A35

11:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary

11:00am God's Garden - A35

10:45am-1:00pm Picnic Lunch on the "Fields of Dreams"

1:00pm Carols Kickoff - A18

                  

Monday, October 1

9:30am-12:30pm Corrigan Care Mom's Morning Out for Special Needs Kids - D8

10:00am Ola Jones Circle - B116

5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"

 

Tuesday, October 2

7:15am Tuesday Morning Breakfast - Gym

9:00am Membership Committee - B112

9:30am Bible Studies

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"

5:30pm Middle School Bells - A25

6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A25

7:00pm Ruth Young Women's Cancer Support Group - Community Center

                            

Wednesday, October 3

9:30am-12:30pm Corrigan Care Mom's Morning Out for Special Needs Kids - D8

9:30am Adult Bible Studies

9:30am MOPS Craft Club

10:00am Righteous Bells - A25

11:30am Special Projects Committee - B116

1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center

4:30pm iPraise/weePraise

4:30-6:45pm Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall

4:30pm Knitting Angels - B109

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

6:15pm High School Bells - A25

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

6:30pm Grief Support Group - Community Center

7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary

7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18

 

Thursday, October 4

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, October 5

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, October 6

8:00am Habitat Road Race

8:00am-8:30pm Fall Recreation League - "Fields of Dreams"

9:00am Habitot 1-Mile Walk

10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center

10:00am-2:00pm Preschool Fall Festival - Parking Lot - Open to All

 

 

 
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