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.
Lost & Found - We have quite a few jewelry items that have been found over the last few months, along with jackets for adults and children. If you have lost an item and came by the church and it was not found, please check back with the main office because sometime items are found days/weeks later. Thanks!
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 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 pm. For more information visit http://mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 or 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.
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 17 - Spring Fling
April 24 - MUST Plasticware
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
The Hope Center is in the business of saving lives. Last year 65 lives were saved from abortion-minded clients. This year our goal is 250 lives saved. Please join me in the Walk for Life on April 27 at Woodstock High School track at 9am. I hope to take a bus from the church that morning if we have enough people. There will be a table in the connector Sunday to sign up or sponsor a walker. Please stop by or contact Sue Stone at 770-977-3273 for questions or if you want to ride in the bus.
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
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) in effect until 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.
Women In God's Service (WINGS) A.M. Women's Circle will meet Tuesday, April 16, at 10:00am at Pike Nursery on Johnson Ferry Road. Join us for Spring planting tips from Pike's own Master Gardener. Lunch afterwards on the patio at Marlow's. Contact Kim Sherk at 404-271-0203.
Recreation Ministry
Spring Sports Pictures: Make up pictures have been scheduled for Saturday, April 20 between 12:30 and 3:30. If you missed your scheduled picture time, you may show up during this time and have your individual picture made.
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. Co-ed Rising 1st/2nd 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
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.
