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Mt. Bethel's Annual Charge Conference is Sunday, November 11, at 5:30pm in the Chapel.
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.
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!
We welcome Adam Cannedy as guest vocalist in our services this Sunday, Nov. 11. Adam attended Sprayberry High School, was in Ira Pittman's Chamber Singers and Showchoir, and also was first chair cellist in the SHS Orchestra. He attained his vocal degree form S.M.U. He has appeared with such companies as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Tanglewood Music Center, Central City Opera, Opera North, Lyric Opera Virginia, and has appeared regularly in The Atlanta Opera's annual Christmas Concert Series. In 2010, Adam made his European debut in Wexford, Ireland, and in April of 2011 made his Lincoln Center debut with New York City Opera. Most recently he performed in the world premiere of Peter Ash's The Golden Ticket with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. He recently completed 2 years as a resident artist at The Opera Institute at Boston University. He currently resides in New York.
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
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 8 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.
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.
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. For more information visit www.mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 / kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
The blessing of the holiday season is upon us and preparing the church for all of the activities to come is always an honor. We will begin the preparation on Sunday November 18 at 1:00pm and Monday, November 19 at 9:00am. We would love to have you join us if for only an hour or more. Help will be needed to hang wreaths, fluff garland and unpack ornaments. Should you have any questions or know that you will be able to help please contact Susan Ziegler at 770-977-9074 or at sziegler@bellsouth.net. We will be meeting in the Sanctuary narthex. Thank you Mt. Bethel!
The annual Thanksgiving Communion Service is Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Join us for one of the tradition, yet unique, worship services of the year. This special time of sharing thanks (if one desires) is a great opportunity to experience the warmth of God's love. Invite your visiting family & friends.
On Sunday, November 25, we will have our normal 8:15 & 9:30 morning worship services. Then at 11:00, join us for our "Hanging of the Greens" as we kick off the Advent season. The whole church family is invited to be in the Sanctuary. Bring a bell with you. In order for everyone to attend on November 25, there will be: No Sunday School, no Nine29, no children's worship, no Encounter, no breakfast, no God's Garden at 11 (there will be a nursery). A church-wide lunch ($5) will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the "Hanging of the Greens." Shuttles will run until 1:30pm.
It's time to order your Christmas tree! Our Student Missions will benefit from your order. Trees are on sale online until November 22 (on paper until November 20). Tree pickup will be December 1 from 8-10:00am. We will be happy to deliver your tree to your house for a $30 delivery fee. We will also have a Pancake Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall on December 1.
Live Nativity - Wednesday, December 19, from 6:00-7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Families are invited to participate as the characters; Mary, Joseph, Wisemen, Shepherds, Angels and the star of Bethlehem to stand in the stable as we present the Christmas story that changed the world. We will have 4 rotations(6:00, 6:20, 6:40 and 7:00) with at least 3 families in each rotation beginning at 6:00pm. Children's Ministry will provide the costumes and direct the characters into the stable while the story is read and songs are sung. Please call Dianne Hylton to sign up at 770-971-5074 or email dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
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.
Advent Mission Opportunities
Angel Tree 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 are located in the connector hallway, the Academy lobby and the nursery hallway. Please pick up your Angels and spread the spirit of Christmas to the least and the lost.
Operation Christmas Child - Last year 8.1 million children experienced hope through the power of a simple gift - your gift of a shoe box. You can make a difference this year by filling a box, wrapping it in prayer, and bringing it to the altar for dedication on Sunday, November 18. Flyers with packing information can be found throughout the church including the table in the connector. You can even print your own packing label through the Samaritan's Purse website, www.samaritanspurse.org. These shoe boxes open doors for presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ through the distribution of Gospel booklets and follow-up discipleship programs. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief and evangelism ministry led by Franklin Graham.
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, West Virginia on December 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".
ACSS (Samaritan House) Christmas Gift Donations - This the 7th year that Mt. Bethel has helped sponsor the ACSS Christmas Party to be held on December 14. A gift bag is given to each of our homeless guests, in addition to the great Christmas dinner that they enjoy. The need for donations for the gift bags is especially acute this year. Would you please consider donating any of the following items for men:
Gloves (heavy duty, insulated type work gloves - mostly large, some medium); Socks ( white, stretch-type for various sizes; Underwear shorts (briefs or boxers - mostly large 36-38 and a few 40-42; T-Shirts (mostly XL, some large and a few, XXL; Caps (knit, fits any size); Toiletry items (toothpaste, chapstick, deodorant, and bar soap). Note: ACSS also has homeless lady clients as well: similar lady undergarments and/or cold weather items (hats, gloves & scarves) for them will also be appreciated. Place your gift donations (unwrapped, please) in the ACSS Christmas box located at Mt. Bethel receptionist's desk, through Monday, December 10.
Active Senior Adults
Pep Club | Tuesday, November 13 | 6pm | Fellowship Hall - Join us for our Veterans Celebration with Take Three Trio! Bring a covered dish to share, and hats, gloves, and scarves for our mission emphasis.
Apples & BBQ Trip - Enjoy a day in the North Ga Mountains! We'll visit Mercier Orchard for our apple needs, and then a BBQ lunch. Cost is $10 plus your lunch and apples. We will leave at 9:30am and return by 3pm. Register by Monday, November 12, to kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext. 25.
PEP Club (People Enjoying People) will meet Tuesday, November 13, from 6:00-7:30 pm for a Covered Dish dinner in the Fellowship Hall. 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.
Special Needs Ministry
Special Needs Respite Night, Friday, November 30, from 6:00-9:00pm. Please register by Sunday, November 18, to kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext. 25. 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, November 30.
Georgia Special Olympics Winter Games | January 25-27 - Venues all over Cobb County. This is a great way to serve as a family! Come volunteer and support the amazing athletes. Contact Kim McGarr for volunteers forms and questions.
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 have begun. 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.
Chair Massage: Come Wednesday mornings between 9:00am and noon and get a relaxing chair massage from Will Graham of Unseen Touch. $1 per minute - no limit. Call 770-971-5280 if you would like to reserve a time.
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 Diane Mickler Circle will meet Monday, November 12, in B116. Coffee and fellowship 9:30 to 10.00am; program begins at 10:00am. Rev. Kim McGarr will speak on "Who Cares?" We welcome visitors and new members. If you would like more information, please contact Louise Hansen at 770-394-9225.
The Dorothy Summerour Circle will meet at 9:45am, on Wednesday, November 14, at the home of Diana Shelton, 480 Crepe Myrtle Terrace, Alpharetta, 30005. This meeting will be our annual fund-raising auction, and it is always filled with wonderful auction items, our joyful members and yummy refreshments. We'd love to see non-members there, too--everyone is invited! Please join us. We will be carpooling from the church parking lot. For information, please call Saundra Taylor at 770-952-8521 or Bonnie Andrews at 770-988-0177.
