New Member Classes - Sundays, April 14 & April 21 - We have designed these classes to help you figure out how to "navigate" Mt. Bethel & how to get you plugged into the life of the church. The New Member Classes are 2 one-hour sessions on Sunday mornings from 11:00am-12:00pm in Room B118. To register or ask any questions, contact Krista Downing at 678-560-7226 or krista.downing@mtbethel.org.
The next monthly Healing/Communion Service is Sunday, April 7, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are welcome to attend.
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, April 9, at the Mt. Bethel Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068). Resume reviews begin at 6:30 p.m. / Presentation at 7:30 p.m. The topic for the evening will be LinkedIn. The number one professional social network is LinkedIn. Your LinkedIn profile is your virtual calling card and online resume; it does more than another single tool to broadcast your employment brand. Use LinkedIn to connect with other professionals, update your status, join groups, and meet people at your target companies. Learn how to build a searchable profile, request recommendations, use the "introductions" feature, and many of LinkedIn's other features to facilitate your job hunt. Learn job seeker best practices, from frequency and type of status updates to developing a recommendation strategy. Enhance your credibility and improve your chance of being found just by improving your use of this single tool. For more information visit http://mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 /kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Upcoming Topics:
April 23 - Interview Prep
May 14 - Developing your Personal Brand
May 28 - Leveraging Technology
Christian to the Core Study - Join Pastors Glenn Ray and Carey Akin for 8 weeks beginning Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30pm. Glenn and Carey will walk you through the eight core values of Christian Leadership using lecture, media and discussion. They will be using the most up to date material from International Leadership Institute. If you are seeking to grow in your walk with Jesus, this study will give you the biblical principles you need. This class will help you to make an impact for His kingdom and give you a framework for your daily life. To register, please contact Gayle Haden at gayle.haden@mtbethel.org or 678-560-7427. Books will be available for purchase in the bookstore the week the class begins.
The next Healing Service is Sunday, April 7, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are welcome.
The Mt. Bethel Nursery will be closed Monday through Friday, the week of April 8th through the 12th for Spring Break. We will close both during the day for Mother's Morning Out and for Wednesday evening activities on April 10th.
The Nursery will be open on Sunday mornings for regular church activities, and Sunday evenings for Bible study during that week on April 7th and April 14th. If you have any questions, contact Debbie Ruth at (770) 971-2588 or Evelyn Bosher at (678) 560-7285.
Are you sitting on Your gifts? Well get up! It's time to live generously! Our Music Ministry is looking for people willing to use their talents to give glory to God and increase HIS kingdom. It's time to "stir it up" and try something new. Join a choir. Play an instrument. Ring a bell. Sign up today!
Special Project Committee meets Wednesdays at 11:30am in B116.
April 10 - No Meeting due to Spring Break
April 17 - Spring Fling
April 24 - MUST Plasticware
Costa Rica Mission Trip Initial Meeting - This year Mt. Bethel is partnering with Faith UMC of Cartersville (Charlie Marus' church) to send a team to help in building the Methodist Children's Home. This campus will eventually be the home to 60 abandoned children of San Jose. The trip is set for June 8-15 and our first meeting will be Thursday April 11, at 7:00pm in B118. This is a great trip for whole families or parent and child. If you are interested in going please come to the meeting and if you are unable to attend due to Spring Break please contact Will Crane at Will.Crane@uscomm.net.
We have openings for our July (21-26) Costa Rica Women's Mission Team! If you have a heart for women's ministry and are considering a short term mission, we would love to share with you what this special trip is about. We will have a brief informational meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2:00-3:00pm in B109. Those interested in the July or any future trip are also welcome! Deb Cooper 678-576-0122
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 4 & 5 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 26 & 27. 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.
Mt. Bethel is still accepting women's business clothing and accessories for the Dress for Success ministry at the trailer next to the CAC. And what better time than spring cleaning to look in your closet for items that you just don't wear any longer -- put those business suits back to work. Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged women find jobs and remain employed. This includes helping each woman dress appropriately for job interviews and for her new job when she gets it. If you have business clothing or accessories (shoes, purses, jewelry) to donate, please call 404/285-1088 or 678/362-6812, and arrangements will be made. The trailer is no longer open daily to the public.
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.
If you have any questions about the College and Young Adult ministry please contact Gaylyn Kelly or Taylor Pair.
Women's Ministry
Please join us for our April Dorothy Summerour Circle meeting. We will begin at 9:45 AM, on Wednesday, April 10, at the home of Johnnie Gay Hunsucker, 1017 Grey Village Way, Marietta, 30068. For any questions, please phone Saundra Taylor at 770-952-8521 or Bonnie Andrews at 770-988-0177.
The Diane Mickler Circle will meet Monday April 8, in B 116. 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.
The Lynn Smith Circle will be meeting on April 10 at 12 pm (noon) in room B109. This circle is a service oriented group of women mostly age 50 and over. Light refreshments are provided at the meeting. Following our business meeting there will be a small project. If you would like more information about our circle, please contact either Barbara Benton 770-973-2449 (h) or Gayle Hollinger 770-953-9633 (h). We would love to have you come and fellowship with our members as a guest or new member.
May 2 is the next and final Catherine Hickem ladies' event! We've been moved and fed by her talks about faith, trust, and hope. Her final topic will be "relationships." We all have different types of relationships in our lives, and at times it can be difficult to see the goodness in some of them. Catherine will talk with us about recognizing the gift of relationships. Early bird prices ($10) will run from April 5 to April 14. Beginning April 15, tickets go up to $15. Deadline to register online or buy from the bookstore is Sunday, April 29! If you have questions about the event, please 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.
Recreation Ministry
SUMMER CAMPS:
Register online at mtbethel.org/camps or in the CAC
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: Wednesdays 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.
Camp Hope/kidz2Leaders
Zaxby's Fundraiser Night: Plan to eat Zaxby's for dinner Tuesday, April 9, from 5:00 to 8pm to help raise money for kidz2Leaders just by eating delicious chicken! 10% of total sales during Zaxby's fundraiser night will go toward flip-flops for campers to wear as shower shoes. The fundraiser will only occur at the Zaxby's located at 1347 Church Street Extension, Marietta, GA 30060.
Camp Hope: Camp Hope 2013 is July 13-19 at Rock Eagle in Eatonton, Ga. We are seeking teen, college, and adult counselors to spend the week with the children of prisoners! Applications are available at www.kidz2leaders.org, and the application deadline is Thursday, April 18.
k2l's Camp Hope Golf Tournament: The annual kidz2leaders Camp Hope Golf Tournament, which raises money each year to support programs for the children of inmates, will be held at the Atlanta Country Club on Monday, May 13, at 8:00am. Please contact Nancy Jakaitis (nancy.jakaitis@kidz2leaders.org or 770-977-7751) if you are interested in sponsorship or playing in the tournament. Registration forms are also available on our website (www.kidz2leaders.org). Sign-up to play today!
Aloha to Aging
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.
Offerings Received last week -- $217,689
Offerings this fiscal year - - $6,504,253
Budget Offerings Needed to date - - $6,703,846
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Mt. Bethel has 2,412 families (giving units) and thus far, 827 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $6,142,929. Our current operating budget for 2012/13 is $9,500,000.
