Prayer Vigil - Mt. Bethel is holding a Prayer Vigil for our nation leading up to Election Day. Please join us on any of the following days to pray together for the upcoming election and the direction of our nation. Each Prayer Vigil will be led by a minister in the Chapel from 6-8pm. Come as you can - drop in for a few minutes of prayer any time during the evening.
Here is the schedule for the Chapel:
Tuesday, October 23 - 6-8pm Wednesday, October 24 - 6-8pm
Thursday, October 25 - 6-8pm Monday, October 29 - 6-8pm
Tuesday, October 30 - 6-8pm Thursday, November 1 - 6-8pm
Then on Monday, November 5 (the night before Election Day), Dr. Randy Mickler will lead a special communion service in the Sanctuary at 6-7pm. Child care is available in our nursery for the November 5 service.
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 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 (www.mtbethel.org/careerministry) or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 /kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Mt. Bethel's Not 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 items with you for MUST.
Open Call for Dancers! We're seeking experienced dancers in grades 8 through adults to participate in this year's Carols for Christmas performances on December 9. Rehearsals will be on Sundays between 2:00 and 4:00, beginning on October 28. (Additional rehearsals may be scheduled for certain groups of dancers as needed.) If you're interested in signing up for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tina Guthrie at tinacguthrie@comcast.net. For more information, contact Suzanne Tucker at 678-560-7243.
Plans for The Special Project Committee (SPC) for October - we meet at 11:30am in B116.
October 24 MUST Plasticware
October 31 Halloween Covered Dish
21st Ribbons & Holly Handcrafted Market Show, Saturday, November 3 - 9:00am-5:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Start your Christmas shopping early!! This year, over 55 vendors will have a great selection of unique hand-made gifts and objects of art. There will also be a silent auction, chance to win a homemade quilt, and bake sale. Proceeds from this event benefit many mission projects, including Hands of Hope, Hope Center, MUST, Mt. Bethel Foster Care, and Backpack Ministry. Proceeds from the bake sale benefit the Mt. Bethel's Older Adult Ministries and the PEP Club. If you would like to contribute baked items, such as cookies, cakes, pies, etc, please contact Laureen Johnson at 770-578-0196. For any other information regarding Ribbons & Holly, please contact Sandra Skinner at 770- 552-2660.
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.
The Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency (formerly the Samaritan House) needs your donations - in particular, men's leather dress shoes. They always have a need for men and women's dress clothes, i.e. suits, dresses, sport coats, slacks, dress shirts, blouses (please use hangers), ties, shoes and belts to wear on job interviews. Casual summer clothes and new underwear & socks are also needed. Drop items off at the Missions trailer to the left of the CAC. Tax receipts are available in the front desk of the CAC. For more information, please contact Sam Smith at 770-565-8233.
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
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- Pizza Party Week begins Monday, October 22 and concludes Saturday, October 27. Come to the Gym after your final game and enjoy the season ending celebration!
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.
Check out Mt. Bethel Recreation on facebook! Facebook.com/mtbethelrec
Aloha to Aging
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Thursdays, November 1-December 13, 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, November 5, at10:30am. 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
