Maundy Thursday Communion Service, March 28 - 7:00pm Sanctuary. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper that Jesus shared with the disciples. Nursery (5 and under) is available.
Good Friday Student Service, March 29 - 12:00pm in the Sanctuary. Student Ministry will lead this worship service which is open to all middle school & high school students wanting to hear and learn more about their faith. Pizza and drinks will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the service. This is an excused absence from school.
Tenebrae Service, Friday, March 29 - 7:00pm Sanctuary. The Service of Tenebrae, which means darkness or shadows, is a Holy Week devotion which dates back to the 7th or 8th century A.D. and is characterized by successive extinguishing of candles. The service, which is composed primarily of Bible readings about the last hours of Jesus' life, dramatizes Jesus' passion and death. Nursery (5 and under) is available.
Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo, Saturday, March 30 9:00-10:30am on the "Fields of Dreams" - You'll want to bring an Easter basket, camera and friends to the egg hunt what will include an Easter Bunny, petting zoo and sand art! Please donate one dozen empty plastic eggs & one bag of pre-wrapped candy for each child participating - collection spot is the Easter basket across from the Bookstore or the Children's Ministry offices.
Easter Sunday, March 31
7:00am Sunrise Service on the "Fields of Dreams." Bring lawn chairs & blankets. In case of rain, will take place in the Sanctuary.
7:30-8:45am Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
9:00am Worship Services in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall (please note this is at 9:00am - NOT 9:30, as usual)
11:00am Worship Services in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
No Sunday School. Nursery is provided for all services, except for the Sunrise Service; God's Garden for 9:00 and 11:00am services. Special Needs The shuttles will run from Dickerson Middle School & Terrell Mill Park for the 9:00 and 11:00am services. The Special Needs Ministry will meet in F002 at 11:00am only.
We will welcome our homeless brothers and sisters on Easter morning. They will arrive for breakfast at about 7:15am, and join us at the 9am services. Please sign your family up on our website to serve as host for one of our guests.
Additional Parking Ushers are needed for Easter Sunday to keep the lots of Mt. Bethel flowing smoothly. Can you help? No prior experience is needed; we'll train you on the spot! Volunteers are needed for the 10:15am -11:15am shift. For more information please contact Jamie at 770-971-6581 or jamie.allen@mtbethel.org.
Volunteers needed!! One of the beautiful moments in our church is fast approaching and we need your help. We will be preparing the church for our Easter celebration on Saturday, March 30, starting at 10:00am in B116 & B118. We will be assembling the beautiful flower cross as well as placement of flowers in the Sanctuary. You do not need to be a floral arranger, we have talented ladies who will lead the way. Please bring your nippers and come......great fellowship and lunch provided. Contact Janet Hagerman at hjanet350@aol.com, 770-661-9995 or Susan Ziegler at sziegler@bellsouth.net, 770-861-2937 if you would like to join in this fun activity. On Easter Sunday morning you will be blessed when you view your accomplishment!!!
Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry meets on the following Tuesdays at 6:30pm for resume review & 7:30pm for the program in the Mt. Bethel Community Center.
Tuesday, March 26 - Leveraging Technology
Tuesday, April 9 - LinkedIn
Tuesday, April 23 - Interview Prep
For more information, please contact kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Special Project Committee meets Wednesdays at 11:30am in B116.
April 3 - Project Mail Call
April 10 - No Meeting due to Spring Break
April 17 - Spring Fling
April 24 - MUST Plasticware
Parents of 4th & 5th Graders! CHARGE! Retreat can change you and your child's life forever. If you want to build a strong foundation so your child will be grounded in their faith, a follower of Christ, a person who can stand strong in tough times come join us for this wonderful spiritual retreat weekend. Parents and children are invited to participate the weekend of May 4th & 5th at Camp Lee in Anniston, Alabama. You do not want to miss this time together worshiping, praying, playing and making new lifelong friends. Register online. Call or email Dianne Hylton for more information. 770-971-5074 or dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
Preparing for Middle School! There will be small peer groups forming this spring for girls and boys (separate groups) who are entering middle school in the fall. The groups will be facilitated by a counselor and will cover various topics related to preparing for middle school. The groups are also a great way for soon-to-be middle schoolers to develop a support network with other rising middle schoolers. The groups will meet for four 1-hour sessions and some of the subjects to be covered will be peer pressure, study skills, body image, self-esteem and bullying. For further information on dates, times and cost, please contact Michelle Lambert, MS, LPC at 770-612-1018 or mtclambert@yahoo.com.
This year's Mt. Bethel Men's Retreat is right here at Mt. Bethel April 26th & 27th. This year's theme: Keys To Empowering Shepherds. The scripture basis is from 1st Peter 5:1-11, "Be a shepherd of God's flock that is under your care, not because you must, but because you are willing...... " There will four sessions(one Friday evening & three Saturday), all led by Rev. Chris Buskirk, founding pastor of Abiding Harvest UMC, Broken Arrow UMC. In addition, there will be testimonials, great food, music headed by our own Neil Tankersley, the Kingsmen, and a special event. Cost is $50. Complete information and registration online. Scholarships available. Questions, contact Ben Hornsby, ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org, or 678-333-1871.
AARP Driver Safety Class will be offered on Tuesday, April 2, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. $12 for members & $14 for non-members. Please RSVP by March 31 to Kim McGarr at kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org.
Bikers! Get that oil changed, check those tires and come join us on a three-day "spoke and wheel" motorcycle rally benefiting Camp Hope and kidz2leaders, inc. We begin at Mt. Bethel, at 10:00 on Thursday, April 4, with kick-stands up at 11:45. Our "spoke and wheel" hub destination is the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodes in Stecoah, N.C., hosted by John and Charlene Powell, with day rides on Friday and Saturday for both street and dual-sport bikes. Please visit our website ( http://www.kidz2leaders.org/rally4thekidz/) for Registration and Sponsorship details so you can sign-up for the Rally4theKidz inaugural event! After you register, don't forget to call the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge at 1.828.479.3864 to make your lodging reservations. You can reserve a bed, a room, a cabin or a camp site; whatever you prefer. Be sure to check out their facilities on the Iron Horse web page ( http://www.ironhorsenc.com/ ). For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Diane Parrish at diane.parrish@mtbethel.org or 770-971-6646.
The next monthly Healing/Communion Service is Sunday, April 7, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are welcome to attend.
Kingdom Rock a Family Revival - Where Families Stand Strong for God! Sunday, July 7-Wednesday, July 10 from 6-8:30pm. Join us for a new church-wide family event where families will be transformed. A place for all generations to engage and to experience God's Word through worship, reflection and activities in faith building for a lifetime. We want to empower the family to seize opportunities to study, play and pray together. Children who are turning 4 before 9/1/13 can be a part. Nursery will be provided for children under 4. Register your family online now. To help with the event please call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074 or email dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
Scholarships for High School Seniors:
Deborah V. Pierce Scholarship. Applications for this $2,000 scholarship are available in the Church office and online. Applications must be postmarked by April 19 to be eligible for consideration. Please call Julie Lierly at 770-579-3056 with any questions.
Carol Jean Leach Scholarship. Applications for this $2,000 scholarship are available in the Church office and online. Applications must be postmarked by no later than April 19 to be eligible for consideration. Please call Julie Lierly at 770-579-3056 with any questions.
Women's Ministry Scholarship. Applications for this $2,000 scholarship are available in the Church office and online. Applications must be postmarked by April 19. For more information, please contact BA Montague at 678-560-7242.
Men's Ministry Scholarships. Applications for the $2,000 Reverend Bob and Ellen Infinger Scholarship and $1,000 Men's Ministry Scholarship are available in the Church office. For more information, please contact Ben Hornsby at ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org.
Young Adult/College Ministry
Bible study and dinner at Gaylyn Kelly's house every Tuesday night. We are currently going through the book of Acts.
There will be no UNBOUND Sunday school class this week due to the Easter services.
If you have any questions about the College and Young Adult ministry please contact Gaylyn Kelly or Taylor Pair.
Women's Ministry
Celebrating Our Faith - April 4 (7-9pm) is the next Catherine Hickem ladies' event! She has spoken to us about Faith and Trust. Her next topic is HOPE... Catherine will share with us how to find hope when things seem hopeless. And what better subject is there to speak on just four days after Easter, the most holy day when Christ rose from the dead to give us all hope for eternal life with Him? Come fellowship with friends over fresh fruit, desserts and beverages, and hear a message that will renew your spirit. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Bookstore. Tickets are $15. Deadline is April 1. For more information about the event, contact B.A. Montague at ba.montague@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7242. For nursery information, please contact Debbie Ruth at debbie.ruth@mtbethel.org or 770-971-2588.
The Diane Mickler Circle will meet Monday April 8, in B116. Coffee and fellowship is from 9:30 to 10:00; program begins at 10:00. Patti Turner will be our speaker. We welcome visitors and new members. For more information, contact Louise Hansen at 770-394-9225
Recreation Ministry
Good Friday: The CAC will be closed March 29 for Good Friday.
Youth Spring Sports - This season is well underway with almost 1250 athletes, 250 coaches and 127 teams. It was a beautiful opening day and we would like to thank all of the teams who donated gift cards to the local children's homes that we support.
Spring Sports Practice Cancellation: All practices scheduled for Good Friday, March 29 have been cancelled.
Spring Sports Pictures: Pictures begin this Saturday, March 30 and will continue through Thursday, April 4. Check in is behind Rogers Field next to the pond. Check the picture schedule at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration for your teams picture day and time.
SUMMER CAMPS:
Soccer Camp: May 28-31 (Tue. - Fri.) 9:00am -12:30pm. Girls and Boys. Ages 5 - 12. Member $115, Non-member $140
Baseball Camp: May 28-31 (Tue. - Fri.) 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Boys Rising Grades K - 5th. Member $115, Non-member $140
Hoops Camp I: June 3 - 6 (Mon. - Thur.) 9am - 12pm. Co-ed Rising 1st/2nd Grades. Member $95, Non-member $115.
Hoops Camp II: June 3 - 6 (Mon. - Thur.) 1:30 - 4:30. Boys Rising 3rd/4th Grades. Member $95, Non-member $115.
Hoops Camp III: July 15 - 18 (Mon. - Thur.) 9am - 12pm. Boys Rising 5th-8th Grades. Member $95, Non-member $115.
Hoops Camp IV: July 15 - 18 (Mon. - Thur.) 1:30 - 4:30. Girls Rising 3rd-8th Grades.
Member $95, Non-member $115.
Volleyball Camp I: July 22 - 24 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am-12pm. Girls Rising 4th/5th Grades. Member $75, Non-member $95.
Volleyball Camp II: July 22 - 24 (Mon.-Wed.) 1:30 - 4:30. Girls Rising 6th - 8th Grades. Member $75, Non-member $95.
Cheerleading Camp: July 29 - 31 (Mon.-Wed.) 9am - 12:30pm. Girls Rising K - 5th Grades. Member $75, Non-member $95.
Sports Camp I and II - Now taking a waiting list.
20th Annual Thompson-Sheffield Co-ed Softball Tournament - May 11. Contact Rob Mickler with any questions or to register your team - rob.mickler@mtbethel.org.
CHAIR MASSAGE: Wednesday's from 8:30 - 12:00 in the CAC Will Graham of "The Unseen Touch" is giving relaxing chair massages for $1 per minute-No limit. Stop by or call 770-971-5280 to schedule your time.
RECREATION FACEBOOK: Join us on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/MtBethelRec.
Aloha to Aging
Monthly Support Group Opportunities
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, 4/1 at 10:30am. 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.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, 4/2 at 10:30am. You and your caregiver are welcome as we share coping strategies and helpful tips and resources. Program held at Aloha To Aging, Inc, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.
Monthly Education
Growing Through Grief, Monday, April 8 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.
Healthy Brain Game Day, Thursday, April 18, from 11:30-1:30. If you are 55+, come learn ways to revitalize your brain while having fun! Join us for a healthy lunch and an interactive session of brain stimulating games and prizes. Limited seating! RSVP by Tuesday 4/16 to 678-439-1177. Cost is $15. Call for location.
Ask the Nurse Practitioner, Thursday, April 25, from 10:30-11:30. Join Tina Macauley, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner from Ridgeview Institute, as she provides answers and information to your geriatric questions. RSVP by Tuesday 4/23 at 678-439-1177. Call for location.
