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November 4, 2012
In the book, Saints and Dirty Politics, Richard Hogue wrote: "Have our modern times changed so much that today the spirit of God should not get involved in politics? Today, should the believer live a monastic type of life and let the political scene be controlled and dominated by nonbelievers? "Would not Joseph, if he were alive today, do the same thing he did in interpreting dreams by saying to the president, 'This is what God is saying'? Or would he choose to be a saint and not involve himself for fear there might be a price to pay? Would David choose not to be King? Would Jeremiah refuse to preach against the evils of government on the grounds that some might yell 'politics'? Would John the Baptist prefer to live to an old age rather than take a political stand? "If our Lord was such a political activist and if Paul was an advocate for the saints to pray for our government, then why should we resist getting involved?" ____________________________________ If our country survives, and that is an "if," it will be because there is an awakening in the lives of committed Christians across our nation who finally begin to realize that it is not only their opportunity but also their absolute responsibility to be intricately involved in the political process of our country. That involvement must be used to turn this nation once again to the Lord. Edmund Burke explained it well, "all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men (people) to do nothing." Join us Monday, November 5, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Holy Communion and prayer for our nation. May America, and each one of us, become more worthy of His blessings. Randy
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Worship Services
November 4
8:15am Sanctuary - "Now Let Us Rise" - Last in Series: "I Am God's Favorite" - John 3:16, Matthew 28:16-20, and Isaiah 6:1-9 - 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 - "How would Jesus vote?" - Third in Series: "God's Choice" - Romans 13:1-8 - Dr. Randy Mickler
11:00am Encounter Contemporary - "Christian Unity" - Ephesians 4:1-6 - Rev. Glenn Ray
11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders in F015 - "I Spy" - Joshua 2:1-24
11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3rd to 5th Graders in the Upper Room - "Trust Rope" - Joshua 2:1-24
St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Worship Service - "The Perfect Church" - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 - Rev. Jon Ponders
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The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God; in loving memory of Betty Stokley, given by Nancy & Nathan Naidu; and in celebration of the marriage of Amanda Miller & Scott Jones on November 2, 2012.
The rosebuds on the altar are in honor of the births of David Allen Sleboda, son of TJ & Kristen Sleboda and grandson of Roger & Marilyn Camp, on October 12, 2012; and Taylor Elizabeth Stolz, daughter of Brad & Jamie Stolz and granddaughter of Dee Stolz, on October 30, 2012.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Colleen Ford & Ken Arndt, now living in the Father's House. The Paschal Candle also burns in honor of the baptisms of Riley Olivia McCain, daughter of Corey & Lindsay McCain and Katherine Reese Taylor, daughter of Jake & Rachel Taylor.
Recently hospitalized: Luke Albano, Frank Coyne, Ray Higginbotham, Elmer Poole, Lisa Pruitt, Kay Todd.
We extend Christian sympathy to Rick & Gayle Born and Kyle & Hunter Ford in the loss of Gayle and Kyle's mother, Colleen Ford; and to Kathy, Lauren & Blaire Arndt in the loss of their husband & father, Ken Arndt. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.
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678-560-7226.
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday morning, November 4. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, enjoy your extra hour's sleep & come to church!
No Computer Check-in on Sunday, November 4 due to the changeover of data-base systems. Check-in will be done manually.
Mt. Bethel's Prayer Vigils for our nation continue. Please join us on Thursday, November 1, anytime between 6:00 & 8:00pm to pray for the upcoming election and the direction of our nation. A minister will be there to lead. 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.
October 31 schedule: All regularly scheduled evening activities are cancelled on Wednesday, October 31 (including dinner & choirs). The Mt. Bethel Nursery will also be closed.
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.
Habitat Dedication - Please join us for the dedication of Mt. Bethel's 32nd Habitat Home on Saturday, November 3, at 1:00pm. Our homeowner is the Odelus family and the address is 6785 Gordon Manor Court, Mableton, GA 30126. All are welcome to attend. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this very important Mt Bethel mission.
The next Healing Service is Sunday, November 4, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. It is open to all.
Choosing an educational partner for your child's life foundation is one of the most critical decisions you will make as a parent. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy welcomes you to an Open House on Thursday, November 8, at 10:00am, to learn how a rigorous, preparatory, Christ-Centered curriculum, taught by expert faculty with small class sizes and low student-teacher ratios, can prepare your child with an unshakeable life foundation. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact the Academy Office of Admission at 770-971-0245 or visit the web at www.MtBethelChristian.org.
Angel Tree begins November 4 and runs through December 2. The "Angels" represent gift requests of children in foster care and adults who are being assisted by the Department of Family and Children Services. Trees will be located in the connector hallway, the Academy lobby and the nursery hallway starting Sunday, November 4. Please pick up your Angels and spread the spirit of Christmas to the least and the lost.
Staying Connected to your Teens and Tweens, Sunday, November 4, 5:00- 7:00 pm in F011. Do you ever feel like the only communication you get from the adolescent child is a grunt, a groan, or rolled eyes? Then you will want to attend this coaching experience. Parents will learn how to connect to their kids in a manner where trust is built, respect is present, and the groundwork for adulthood lay. At the end of the session, parents will have a personal strategy which will empower them to be more confident during this unpredictable season of life. $15 per person/$20 per couple payable at the door, but you must make a reservation to gayle.haden@mtbethel.org. A light dinner is included.
The Special Projects Committee meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 in B116. Want to join a fun group? Here are their activities for November:
Nov. 7 - Quarterly Birthday Party
Nov. 14 - Children's Ministry
Nov. 21 - No Meeting (Thanksgiving Week)
Nov. 28 - Children's Ministry
Women's Ministry presents "Celebrating Our Faith" with Catherine Hickem.
Join us on Thursday, November 8, at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall for the first in a four-part series with Catherine Hickem designed specifically for women to hear about and discuss celebrating their faith. Catherine's first topic is "Faith" and will revolve around Mary, why she was chosen by God and the difficulties she faced. From this, women might better understand how to hold onto a strong faith when difficulties arrive on their front door step. Along with this important message, desserts and beverages will be served. Tickets are $15 and will be sold in the Bookstore and online.
"The Forgotten Carols" will come to the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 11, at 6:30pm. "The Forgotten Carols" is a heart-warming musical presented by Los Angeles and New York cast members of the Theos Theatricals touring company. The musical also features Mt. Bethel choirs, Kidz2leaders Camp Hope Student Choir, and The Kingsmen. Proceeds will benefit kidz2leaders and Mt. Bethel's Homeless Ministry. Tickets are available in the Bookstore or online at:
mtbethelumc.brownpapertickets.com (type "Forgotten Carols" in the box under "Find an Event"). As part of this special evening, a silent auction to benefit Mt. Bethel's Homeless ministry and kidz2leaders will be held in the connector before the concert from 5:00-6:20. Auction items may be picked up at the end of the concert. Join us and shop early for Christmas!
Tuesday Nights Under the Bridges - Join us under the bridges of Atlanta with the 7 Bridges Ministry. Upcoming dates are 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.
What is the best way to catch the "Christmas spirit"? Be in service to others. The West Virginia ministry will send a team of 15 to Welch, W.Va. on Dec. 6 to help with a Christmas event that will serve over 400 members of this poverty-stricken community. Local residents who attend will enjoy a Christmas pageant, a hot lunch and a box of food for their Christmas dinner. Children will select gifts--some of which will be donated by Mt. Bethel Sunday school classes and other small groups.
Please contact Larry Armstrong--larryarmstrong1@gmail.com for more information.
You will be blessed. "If you want to see God, walk among the broken and the beaten, the unattractive and forgotten--there you will see Him".
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 Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at Mt. Bethel's Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive) Resume Reviews begin at 6:30pm and the Presentation starts at 7:30pm. The evening's topic is Leveraging Technology. Don't just hit apply, use technology as a networking tool to meet hiring managers. By now you know that the Internet has changed job search strategy completely. Use this to your advantage by ensuring that you can be found online easily by recruiters and hiring managers and that your brand is clear. This session provides an inside look into how Recruiters search for job seekers and how you can leverage job boards, search engines, and social networking to expand access and boost your odds of success in your job hunting expedition. We'll also cover what your information looks like to recruiters when they're trying to fill an open position. Last, after attending this session, you will know how to go beyond just the company website by researching your target companies and open positions via Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
AARP Driver Safety | Thur Nov 8 | 9-4pm | B-118 | Register by Mon, Nov 5 - kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25. Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road, as well as learn defensive driving techniques. Cost is $12 for AARP members /$14 for non-members, payable the day of class to the instructor. Veterans Special for NOVEMBER - Veterans and their dependents can attend the class in November at NO charge.
Apple & BBQ Trip | Nov 15, 2012 | 9:30 - 3:00 pm | $10 plus your apples and lunch | Register by Mon, Nov 12 at kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org 0r 770-579-9224, ext 25 We'll visit Mercier Orchards in Blueridge. They have a huge selection of apples. We will leave promptly at 9:30am from the Fairfield parking lot and return by 3:00pm.
PEP Club (People Enjoying People) | Nov 13, 2012 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | CoveredDish dinner. Please a dish to share according to first letter of your last name: A-M main dish, N-Z side dish or salad, Host/hostess dessert. Join us as we celebrate our Veterans! Entertainment - Take Three Trio Our mission emphasis for November and December is hats, gloves, and scarves.
The Summer of Daisy Fay | Sun, Nov 18, 2012 | 12:30 pm | Cost:$22 | RSVP by Sun, Nov 4 kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext 25 We will leave at 12:30 and go to the Marietta Square for lunch, at 2pm to the Marietta Theater for the play.
Opportunity Knocks for Youth - November 8 is an opportunity for you to have delicious meals at the Chick-fil-A, Eastlake location (Upper Roswell Rd.) that will ALSO support Opportunity Knocks for Youth, Inc. (OK4Youth, Inc.).
OK4Youth, Inc. are volunteers that mentor "at risk" teens in foster and group homes.
Our mission is to help/counsel/encourage our foster teens through their school years; find a rewarding occupational path; and instill moral values to become self-sufficient adults in their community - helping them to know and rely on our "Master Mentor," God, who is always there for them.
Chick-fil-A is graciously donating a % of all purchases (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on November 8th to OK4Youth, Inc. You can have your meals inside the restaurant, to-go and drive-up window.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to tell the Chick-fil-A employee that takes your order that "I'M SUPPORTING OK-4-YOUTH, INC."
Thank you for your support of OK4Youth, Inc. while enjoying delicious meals at Chick-fil-A.
Special Needs Ministry
Special Needs Respite Night | Friday, Nov 30, 2012 | 6-9pm Please register by Friday, Nov 16 kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext25 First time participants will need to fill out a registration form. You can bring your dinner or eat before coming, we will provide water and a snack. (pretzels or graham crackers) If you require a special diet, please provide your own dinner and/or snack. Siblings welcome!
Volunteers needed for Special Needs Ministry - looking for Adult and teen volunteers who could commit an hour at least once a month to our Sunday morning Special Needs classroom - F-002. F-002 provides a place for our Special needs children and young adults to come and interact through games, crafts and relationships. We share the love of Christ by providing a safe and encouraging environment where we practice Christian hospitality to our participants and their families. Volunteers also needed for our Special needs Respite - next one is Friday, Nov 30.
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
RECREATION FACEBOOK: Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MtBethelRec. We have posted Fall Sports pictures.
2012/13 YOUTH WINTER BASKETBALL: Practices will start the week of November 5. You will receive a practice/game schedule at your first practice. If you have not heard from a coach with your first practice time give us a call at 770-971-5280.
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL- Now Registering. Register your team in the CAC or contact Adam Sheffield at adam.sheffield@mtbethel.org or 770-971-4299 for more information.
FITNESS: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. Now offering Zumba Gold - 55+ (lower impact), Tuesday, 9:45. Go to www.mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.
Women's Ministry
The Lynn Smith Circle will meet on Wednesday, November 7, at 12 pm (noon) in 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 have a small project. If you would like more information about our circle, please contact either Barbara Benton at 770-973-2449 or Gayle Hollinger at 770-953-9633. We would love to have you come and fellowship with our members as a guest or new member.
The WINGS Circle is hosting an Operation Christmas Child packing party on Wednesday, November 7, at 10:00am at the home of Kim Sherk, 4099 River Cliff Chase, Marietta. There will be a brunch and a speaker on baking Christmas treats! Questions, please call Kim at 404-271-0203. Everyone is invited.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $109,006 Worship Attendance - 2,254
Offerings this fiscal year - - $2,162,606
Budget Offerings Needed to date - - $3,016,731
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Sunday, November 4
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 New Member Class - B118
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
12:15pm Healing Service - Chapel
4:00pm Carols Rehearsal - A18
4:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal - A18
5:00pm 4th/5th Grade Life Group - F221
5:00pm Middle School Life Groups
5:30pm Stephen Ministry Training - H House
6:00pm Confirmation Party - Fellowship Hall
6:00pm High School Life Groups
Monday, November 5
9:30am-12:30pm Corrigan Care Mom's Morning Out for Special Needs Kids - D8
10:00am Ola Jones Circle - B116
6:00-7:00pm Communion Service/Prayer Vigil - Sanctuary
7:30pm Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Building
Tuesday, November 6 - Election Day
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
5:30pm Middle School Bells - A25
6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A25
7:00pm Grief Support Group - B106
7:00pm Ruth Young Cancer Support Group - Community Center
Wednesday, November 7
9:30am-12:30pm Corrigan Care Mom's Morning Out for Special Needs Kids - D8
9:30am Adult Bible Studies
10:00am WINGS Circle Packing Party at Kim Sherk's home
10:00am Righteous Bells - A25
11:30am Special Projects Committee - B116
12:00pm Lynn Smith Circle - B109
1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center
4:30pm iPraise/weePraise
4:30pm Knitting Angels - B109
4:30-6:45pm Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall
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
6:15pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A23
6:30pm Divorce Support Group - H House
6:30pm Grief Support Group - Community Center
7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18
Thursday, November 8
8:30am AARP Driver's Training Class - B116
9:30am Mothers of Elementary Students - B118
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
7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106
7:00pm "Celebrating Our Faith" with Catherine Hickem - Fellowship Hall
Friday, November 9
6:30am Friday's Faithful - B112
7:00am Charlie Oates Men's Bible Study - Community Center
9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-8
Saturday, November 10
10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
6:00pm Confirmation Service - Sanctuary
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