"Farewell & God Bless" - Nic & Lisa Slade have accepted a position with a church in Gwinnett County. The Slades have been a part of the Mt. Bethel family for eight years and although we hate to see them leave, we wish them well. We will have a reception for them in the Fellowship Hall after Encounter on October 14, their last Sunday here.
Calling all Mt. Bethel foster and adoptive parents. The Foster Care Ministry, in partnership with FaithBridge Foster Care, is hosting a parenting training called "Behavior Buttons," on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00-12:00. The seminar will be presented by Rachel Fishman, an adoption-specific child and family therapist at Restoration Counseling of Atlanta in Roswell, GA. She has been trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (a registered service mark of Texas Christian University) by Dr. Karyn Purvis, a widely respected expert in adoption and foster care and co-author of The Connected Child. If you would like to attend, please contact Julie Kirby at 770-656-6305.
Plans for The Special Project Committee (SPC) for October - we meet at 11:30am in B116.
October 17 Project Mail Call
October 24 MUST Plasticware
October 31 Halloween Covered Dish
Register for the 2nd annual JE Dunn Hammer Down 5K and 1K Run benefiting kidz2leaders - the race will be Saturday, November 10, at 8:00am in Sandy Springs. Runners, walkers, adults, children, and families will enjoy a 5K run/walk and 1K fun run. Registrants also will receive a t-shirt featuring artwork designed by our Camp Hope campers. $25 for Adults and $15 for Children (18 and under). Register online at www.active.com/running/sandy-springs-ga/je-dunn-hammer-down-5k-and-1k-2012. If you're not able to run, please consider making a donation online at www.kidz2leaders.org to sponsor a camper to run in your place! Be sure to tell your friends to sign-up too! Call 770-977-7751 with questions.
Tuesday Nights Under the Bridges - Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry. Upcoming dates are 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.
Join us this week in the UNBOUND Sunday school class. UNBOUND is a teacher-led intergenerational Bible study to learn God's Word, while understanding how to practically apply it to the 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.
Mt. Bethel's No So Scary Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 27, 5:30-7:00pm in the Fairfield Parking Lot - Families of all ages are invited to this evening full of fun! Plan on how you want to decorate your trunk, and your family can decorate it together when you arrive. We'll have hot dogs, chips, and lemonade along with a DJ, games, and jumpies! Please bring candy to share with 300 children, and arrive at 5pm to get a prime parking space (for the safety of the children, we don't allow cars to leave before 7pm). Make this a memorable evening with family and friends! Please bring one or more canned item with you for MUST.
Music Ministry
'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!
Special Needs Ministry
This Sunday, October 14, at 11am, in F-002, the Special Needs Ministry will have music therapy with Chelsea Farr.
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 Senior Adults - kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org; 770-579-9224, ext. 25.
The Pep Club will meet on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Entertainment by the Entertainers singing group. Our mission project will be to bring individually wrapped candy for Trunk r Treat.
Groupers October Dine & Unwind - Thursday, October 18, at 6:45pm at Greenwoods in Roswell. RSVP by October 14 to Kim McGarr.
Recreation Ministry
Boy's High School Basketball - Registration is underway 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- Make up pictures are Saturday, October 13, from 10am-1pm in front of the pond. Also, check your schedules as the week of October 15th is a game week for most leagues.
Youth Winter Basketball- The registration deadline has passed, however, if you are still interested in playing there are a couple spots left. Contact us at 770-971-5280 for more information.
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.
Aloha to Aging
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Thursdays, November 1st - Dec 13th 10:30am Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a nationally recognized educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for an older relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home or across the country. This family caregivers class meets 90 minutes once a week for six weeks. Spaces limited so please call to RSVP at 678-439-1177. Cost for program is $55 includes Caregiver Handbook.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, Nov 5th, at10:30 a.m. 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. Meeting held at Aloha To Aging, Inc 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, Nov. 6th at10:30 a.m. 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. Please RSVP to 678-439-1177. Meeting held at Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.
Creating new holiday memories: Monday, Nov. 12th at 2:30pm. "Come experience an uplifting and interactive approach game show style."Join Sandra Karem of Crossroads Hospice as she shares an engaging program focused on strategies for growing through the grief of losing a spouse or elder loved one. Whether your grief is new or experienced, this program is for you. Please RSVP to 678-439-1177.Meeting held at Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
Aloha Day Club: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:30am - 2:00pm. Our dedicated staff (professional & volunteer) provide a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Program includes snack, lunch, music, exercise and interactive activities. Wondering why we have such a fun day? Don't wait until it's too late...call Aloha To Aging, Inc. at 678-439-1177.Now with 2 locations.
