678-560-7226.
Did you know there are currently over 300 foster children in Cobb County and there are not enough foster families to care for them. The Foster Care Ministry, together with our community mission partner, FaithBridge Foster Care, is hosting an information meeting on Christian foster parenting and volunteering on Wednesday May 15, 6:30-7:30, room B112. May is National Foster Care Month so please come hear about this urgent need. Call Julie Kirby to register or with questions at 770-656-6305.
Plans for the Special Project Committee for May:
May 1 - Children's Ministry
May 8 - Hope Center Baby Bags
May 15 - Project Mail Call
May 22 - Quarterly Birthday Celebration
May 29 - No Meeting
PEP Club | Tuesday, May 21 | 6-7:30pm | Mt. Bethel Fellowship Hall | $20 per person. Our meal, catered by the Mt. Bethel Kitchen, is stuffed pork loin with cabbage casserole, sweet potatoes and apples, rice pilaf with buttery roll, and banana pudding. Our entertainment is Atlanta BlueGrace. Our mission emphasis is Camp Hope, so please bring individually wrapped snacks. Please RSVP by May 10. You can register online, or contact Kim McGarr at 770-579-9224, ext 25 or kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org. You must RSVP for this dinner; no walk ups, please.
Summer Volunteer opportunity for Rising 9-12 grades. Children's Ministry at Mt. Bethel will need 80 plus high school students to help us with our Kingdom Rock - A Family Revival: Where Families Stand Strong for God. This new adventure is Sunday through Wednesday nights July 7-10 from 6:00-8:30PM. There will be a variety of opportunities to serve. This event is taking the place of our July VBS program. You will receive volunteer hours if you need them. Please go online to sign up or call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074 or email dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Come Together Vacation Bible School is June 10(Monday)-13(Thursday) from 12:30-3:30PM. Register now online. We need parent volunteers to help lead the children each day. We need teen helpers to help as well. With only one day-time VBS this year, register early to ensure you place. For more information call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074 or email dianne.hylton@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.
Recreation Ministry
SUMMER CAMPS: Register Now!
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.
Thompson-Sheffield Co-ed Softball Tournament Captain's Meeting - Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 in the Olympia Room of the CAC.
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.
Women's Ministry
The Lynn Smith Circle will be having their end of the year luncheon on May 8 at Indian Hills Country Club at 11:30am. This circle is a service oriented group of women mostly age 50 and over. 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 the luncheon and fellowship with our members as a guest or new member.
Please join us for our final Dorothy Summerour Circle meeting of the year. We will begin at 11:00am, on May 8 at the Atlanta Country Club, 500 Atlanta Country Club Dr., Marietta, GA 30067. If you have any questions regarding the lunch, please phone Saundra Taylor at 770-952-8521 or Bonnie Andrews at 770-988-0177.
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Summer Camps
If you are looking for fun summer camps, we have several opportunities for you to consider. All camps are led by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy teachers and are open to all. Spaces are limited - please contact the Academy for more information - 770-971-0245.
Summer Art Class with Mrs. Cardell, June 3-7, ages 6-12, Cost: $195; Register by May 15
Wanna Build a Website Summer Camp, June 10-13 from 9:15am-12:15pm. Rising 3-5 graders. Instructors: Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Woz. Cost: $160
American Girl Doll Camp, June 10-14 from 9am-Noon. Rising Kindergarteners-4th graders. Instructors: Mrs. Black and Mrs. Sheffield. Cost: $175
Weird and Wacky Science with Mrs. Smallwood, Dates: June 10-14, 9:15am-12:15pm.
Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Cost: $175.
Summer Art Camp with Ms. Odom, Let's Go Mudding in Room F303 - June 17-21 from 11:30-2:30. Ages 11-14. Cost: $195; Registration deadline is May 15
Summer Art Camp with Ms. Odom, Master Mix-up in Room F303, June 17-21 from 3:30-6:30. Ages 11-14. Cost: $195; Registration Deadline is May 15.
Creative Writing Camp, June 24-27 from 12-3, Rising 4-6 graders, with Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Chiang. Cost: $160.
Camp Hope/kidz2Leaders
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
Monthly Support Group Opportunities
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, 5/6 at 10:30 a.m. 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, 5/7 at 10:30 a.m. 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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Aloha Day Club: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am - 2:00pm. Our dedicated staff (professional & volunteer) provide a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Program includes snack, lunch, music, exercise and interactive activities. Program, Music and Art volunteers for Aloha Day Club. Call Nancy at 678-439-1177.
Monthly Education
Managing Caregiver Stress: Thursday, May 9th from 10:30. Where is your stress and what are you doing to relieve it? Review the top 10 things that create stress in addition to caring for a loved one. Discuss how to manage and alleviate stress on a regular basis. RSVP by Tuesday 5/7 to 678-439-1177. Please call for location.
Growing Through Grief: Monday, May 13th at 2:30 p.m. 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, May 16th from 11:30-1:30. If you are 55+, come learn ways to revitalize your brain while having fun! There will be a healthy lunch served and multiple brain building games and prizes. Limited seating! RSVP by Tuesday 5/14 to 678-439-1177. Cost is $15. Please call for location.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $81,693
Offerings this fiscal year - - $6,958,822
Budget Offerings Needed to date - - $7,374,230
Stewardship update
Mt. Bethel has 2,412 families (giving units) and thus far, 1,028 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $7,031,623. Our current operating budget for 2012/13 is $9,500,000.
