If you would like to participate in a love offering for Rev. Diane Parrish,
please make your check payable to Mt. Bethel UMC & put "Parrish love offering" on the for line. Everyone is invited to a goodbye reception following next Sunday's services - June 16, at 12:15pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Thank you for a successful Vacation Bible School! To all our leaders, volunteers, teens, adults, staff and everyone who made Mt Bethel UMC's VBS a welcoming place to be this week. Thank you for showing God's welcoming love through the work you have done to make VBS a success. You have given of yourselves in countless ways. You have demonstrated for all of us how to be friendly, giving, bold, forgiving and welcoming neighbors. Children's Ministry deeply appreciates the gifts of your time and talents and service. We are so thankful for the opportunity to share the Word of God with the children entrusted in our care. We appreciate all the ways you shared in this experience. - The Children's Ministry Staff: Dianne; Sherri, Janis, Becky, Betsy, Rory and Susan.
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.
Did you know that the Prayer Ministry meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 in B106 to pray for the needs of the church and members? This group is open to everyone. Please make plans to join this vital ministry.
Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry
Future Meetings:
Tuesday, June 25 - LinkedIn
Tuesday, July 9 - Interview Prep
Tuesday, July 23 - Branding
During June and July the Special Projects Committee will not be meeting or partying on Wednesdays. All projects and festivities will resume in August.
Camp Hope 2013 is still in need of college-age and adult week-long counselors to serve in the cabins with our campers. These volunteers are needed from Sunday, July 13-Friday, July 19. Interested individuals can contact Christina Graff for more information at (770) 977-7751 or email christina.graff@kidz2leaders.org. Applications are available at www.kidz2leaders.org.
Christmas in July, June 23-July 10 - Camp Hope is celebrating Christmas early this year and collecting items for Camp Hope 2013! Please help Camp Hope by donating snacks, packs of water, $15 or $20 Wal-Mart gift cards or scholarships for campers to attend Camp Hope. Donations can be dropped-off in the collection boxes placed in the Mt. Bethel Main Office from June 23-July 10. Be sure to visit our table in the Narthex on Sundays June 23rd, July 30th and July 7th to take a tag off our Christmas tree. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Camp Hope sunglasses for a donation of $5!
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.orgThe Friends in Faith Evening Circle is meeting at 6:30 on Monday, June 17. Please contact Sandra Skinner at 770-552-2660 for further information.
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:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
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
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.
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.
Aloha to Aging
Monthly Support Group Opportunities
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, 7/8 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, 7/9 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.
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.
Healthy Brain Game Day: Thursday, June 20, 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 6/18 to 678-439-1177. Cost is $15. Please call for location.
Kidney Disease Education: Thursday, July 25, at 11:00. A registered dietician and social worker will cover important information about diabetes, high blood pressure on kidneys and lifestyle choices. RSVP by Tuesday 7/23 to 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Please call for location.
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