It's time to kick off summer with the annual Mt. Bethel Father-Child Campout! This is also a great time for grandfathers and grandchildren. On Friday, May 31, 
we'll set up between 5 and 6pm on the "Fields of Dreams," serve burgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings at 6:30. Then we will have ice cream! Breakfast will be served Saturday morning between 7 and 7:30am. Bring your fishing pole. This event occurs rain or shine! Cost is $25 for two people with a $35 family maximum. To register, please go to mtbethel.org/campout. For more information, please contact Ben Hornsby at ben.hornsby@mtbethel.org or 678-333-1871.
The Career Ministry of Mt. Bethel UMC will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at the Mt. Bethel Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068). Resume reviews begin at 6:30pm/Presentation at 7:30pm. The topic for the evening will be "Developing your Employment Brand." Your employment brand is a critical component of your job search. In today's competitive job market you must be able to communicate who and what you are and identify the skills and knowledge that you bring to a prospective job. This session focuses on developing your employment brand and integrating it into new and existing job search materials. There will be plenty of exercises and examples to help you understand and implement this critical step. You will leave with a new sales and marketing approach to your search, plus a process and the tools to successfully position yourself to compete.
For more information visit the Mt. Bethel UMC website at mtbethel.org/careerministry or contact Kibbie Jones at 678-560-7230 or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org.
Upcoming Topics:
June 11 - Leveraging Technology
June 25 - LinkedIn
July 9 - Interview Prep
Congratulations to these recent college graduates:
Katie Brazeal - University of South Carolina
Michael Brazeal - Georgia State University College of Law
Hannah Cleveland - University of Georgia
Ben Coppedge - Westminster Theological Seminary (Master's Degree)
Heather Hall - Samford University
Kristen Hiott - Winthrop University
Sarah Beth Holt - Richmont Graduate University (Master's Degree)
Asher Kitchings - Birmingham-Southern College
Alex Lake - Elon University
Abigail Misdom - Georgia Regents University
Andrew Olson - Georgia Institute of Technology
Sara Snell - Georgia Institute of Technology
If you want to let us know about a college graduation, 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 at 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.
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
CAC summer hours of operation (beginning Tuesday May 28):
Monday - Friday: 8am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Closed: Saturday May, 25 - Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day
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).
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 $60, Non-member $75.
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.
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.
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
Weird and Wacky Science with Mrs. Smallwood, Dates: June 10-14, 9:15am-12:15pm.
Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Cost: $175.
Creative Writing Camp, June 24-27 from 12-3, Rising 4-6 graders, with Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Chiang. Cost: $160.
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.
Aloha to Aging
Monthly Support Group Opportunities
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, June 3, 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, June 4, 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.
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.
Grant Writing/Research Volunteers: It is time for us to raise some funds to keep us moving forward. WE NEED YOU to make this happen. If you have grant writing experience, willingness to assist coordinate fundraising efforts, secure donations or needing to share your creative spirit then contact Dawn Reed at 678-439-1177 or dawn@alohatoaging.org.
2nd Annual Aloha Art & Silent Auction: We are recruiting for your time and talent. Please call 678-439-1177 if you would like to serve on this year's committee.
Monthly Education
Growing Through Grief: Monday, June 10, 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.
The Virtual Dementia Tour™: Thursday, June 13, from 10:30-12:30. The Virtual Dementia Tour is a personal experience for those individuals who would like to better understand the world of dementia. The simulation of dementia will help you better appreciate and care for a loved one with this disease. RSVP by 6/11 to reserve your 30 minute time slot. 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Program at Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week -- $217,436 Worship - - 1,634
Offerings this fiscal year - - $7,468,240
Budget Offerings Needed to date - - $7,877,019
Stewardship update
Mt. Bethel has 2,412 families (giving units) and thus far, 1,089 have returned their commitment cards for a total of $7,857,212. Our current operating budget for 2012/13 is $9,500,000.
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