678-560-7226.
Join us this Sunday, May 19, at 5pm in the Sanctuary, for IN GOD WE TRUST, our Spirit of America concert, presented by our Chancel Choir and very special guests, VERITAS! VERITAS, a sensational five-member male vocal group, and the Chancel Choir will present a powerful and moving musical and visual experience. Bring your family and invite your neighbors to join us in celebrating this great "Nation Under God!" Proudly wear your red, white, and blue (Veterans are encouraged to wear uniforms), and be sure to stay for an American tradition - an ice cream and hot dog social. This will be a fun evening that you don't want to miss!
Congratulations to these recent college graduates:
Richard H. Brunet - University of Rochester
Andrew Folkner - Georgia State University College of Law
Lee Harris - University of Mississippi (Masters Degree)
Jay Lively - George Washington University
Allison Lord - Georgia Institute of Technology
Will McCorkle - University of Georgia
Garrett McDaniel - University of Georgia
Alan Newsome - University of the Arts, Philadelphia
Blake Sewell - Florida Institute of Technology
Davis Vaughn - Georgia State University
We will continue to include college graduates in upcoming bulletins. Please email your graduate's name & college to debi.wyatt@mtbethel.org or call 678-560-2437.
Mt. Bethel Day Care is enrolling children 6 weeks to 4 years beginning the first week in June. Please contact Dee or Kerry @ 678-560-8005 for more information.
June VBS is around the corner! Everywhere Fun Fair where God's World comes together! June 10-13 from 12:30-3:30pm. Join us as we teach the children about God's World. We have several opportunities to teach the children in Recreation, Discovery (science experiment), Crafts and crew leaders. As followers of Christ we are called to make disciples. Please take this opportunity to teach the children with us in Children's Ministry. Adults, Grandparents, parents, teens... we can use you all! Please call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074 or email dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org.
Special Needs will meet at 9:30 only beginning May 26 through August 4, and will return to our regular schedule on Sunday Aug 11 - meeting at both 9:30 & 11am in F002.
AARP Driver Safety Training | May 28, 9:00am-4:00pm | B-118. Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road, as well as learn defensive driving techniques. This course may qualify you for a multi-year insurance discount. Cost is $12 for AARP members /$14 for non-members, payable the day of class to the instructor. Please RSVP to Kim McGarr by May 21st at 770-579-9224, ext 25 or kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org
MUST Summer Sack Lunch program is looking for groups who would like to make lunches for children living in poverty in Cobb County. Mt. Bethel UMC provides the supplies and the facility set up--you provide the volunteers to make the lunches and deliver them to a nearby MUST drop off location! Contact Patti Turner, pturnerewt@gmail.com for details.
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
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
20th Annual Thompson-Sheffield Co-ed Softball Tournament was a huge success, raising close to $13,000 for the Recreation Ministry.
We would like to give a big thank you to all who sponsored, volunteered and participated. Congratulations to the Staff Team for winning the tournament.
Youth Fall Sports: We are now registering for fall sports. Register online at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration. We offer Prek t-ball and soccer (must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2013), boys and girls soccer (K-6th), boys flag football (1st - 7th), boys baseball (K-3rd), girls volleyball (4th - 8th).
Youth Spring Sports: Final games and pizza parties are this week with the season ending Saturday, May 18. Come to the CAC after your final game of the season for pizza and awards presentations. We hope you had a great season.
SUMMER CAMPS: Deadline approaching - don't delay!
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.
Fitness: We offer classes in boot camp, barre, Zumba, body sculpting, weights, cardio, yoga, pilates and more. We have great instructors and lots of fun. Go to mtbethel.org/fitness for class schedule and prices. We also have available by appointment a personal trainer who can get you started or keep you moving in the right direction. For more information call the Recreation Department at 770-971-5280.
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.
Women's Ministry
Summer Women's Bible Study - Women, you are invited to join Millie Atkinson and Genia Crane on Wednesday mornings in June for a Bible study on living counter-culturally. Millie and Genia will use scripture to discuss how to live out your Christian values in a secular world. The study will meet in B118 at 10am beginning June 5. For more information, or to register, please contact Gayle Haden at gayle.haden@mtbethel.org or Millie Atkinson at milliecatkinson@gmail.com. For nursery reservations, please contact Evelyn Bosher at evelyn.bosher@mtbethel.org.
The Diane Mickler Circle will celebrate their last meeting for the year with a luncheon on May 12. If you have paid for your lunch, meet behind the "H" house at 12:15 to car pool to Sterling Estates. Contact Louise Hansen 770-394-9225 if you have questions.
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.
Aloha to Aging
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 -- $96,474 Worship - - 2,657
Offerings this fiscal year - - $7,250,803
Budget Offerings Needed to date - - $7,709,422
Stewardship update
Mt. Bethel has 2,412 families (giving units) and thus far, 1,073 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $7,288,422. Our current operating budget for 2012/13 is $9,500,000.
