Family Celebration Sunday, July 7, at 9:30 & 11am (no 8:15am service) in the Sanctuary. The Contemporary service will join with Traditional in the Sanctuary. No childrenšs or student Sunday school. No Children's Worship. God's Garden at 11:00 ONLY. We ask that parents bring their children with them to their adult Sunday School classes and then worship together in the Sanctuary.
For the whole month of July, we won't serve Sunday morning breakfast, or have the 8:15 service or the contemporary service.
Meet the Jewish Jesus You've Been Missing - He celebrated the Jewish holidays, understood the Jewish traditions, taught the Jewish scriptures and loved the Jewish people. Murray Tilles of Light of Messiah Ministries in Atlanta will reveal to us the Jewish Jesus we've been missing. Murray will explain how the Jewish traditions and festivals point to Jesus and reveal His ultimate mission. Through an inspiring and educational message, you can begin to understand a part of Jesus most of the church has missed. Come and join with us as we meet the Jewish Jesus we've been missing.
Grab a cup of coffee and come join us Sunday, June 30 at 9:30am in A18 (under the Sanctuary). Questions, contact Gayle Haden, gayle.haden@mtbethel.org.
We want to extend a special invitation to ALL of you to attend a reception in honor of our beloved RAY FOUNTAIN who is retiring, on Sunday, June 30, immediately following the 11am service in the music suite. Ray has been an extraordinary member of our music staff, serving as Director of Handbells as well as Administrative Assistant in our music ministry and at St. Philip. Let's ALL plan to attend and express our appreciation for a job well done, good and faithful servant! Music Ministry Staff
Mission Needs:
Costa Rica Mission Project Need: ALTOID BOXES - 180 empty (or full) ...for a "prayer box" craft. You can drop them off in the Front desk with Celia until July 17!
AND WEDDING GOWNS - To help Zulay start a Wedding Closet for young women unable to afford the price of a wedding gown for this special beautiful day. These girls do not have access to other options like consignment shops as we do here. Please consider this opportunity to share the joy of your dress with another ...
Please contact Deb Cooper at 678-576-0122 / cooperdeb123@gmail.com. to discuss pick up or drop off...or with any questions or suggestions.
Do you want to change the spiritual life of your family? Join us for Kingdom Rock - Where Families Stand Strong for God! July 7-10 (Sunday-Wednesday) from 6-8:30pm for a new family experience. We will worship, learn, play, serve and grow together in this new Mt. Bethel adventure. If you have children ages 4-12, this is for you. Take time to grow your family and stand strong for God! Jody Ray will be teaching the Bible lesson each night. Experience missions in new big ways by teaching your children the value of serving others. Join the fun and fellowship. Register online for $25 per family.
Need Service Hours? Want to serve with families? We have an opportunity for you if you are rising 9th-12th grade. Join us for Kingdom Rock - Where Families Stand Strong for God July 7-10 from 6-8:30pm (Sunday-Wednesday). You have several choice to serve. Sign up online. Questions, please call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.
Immediate Need for Items for Mission Project during Kingdom Rock, a Family Revival on July 7-10 - Mt. Bethel families will pack 200 lunches for children living on the streets and being exploited. Please consider donating bottled water, individual "salty" snacks (pretzels, chips, cheese crackers or peanut butter crackers) and individual fruit snacks or roll ups. Donations can be dropped off with Becky Tolbert in the Children's Ministry. Items are needed BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE 28. Contact Becky Tolbert 678-560-7447 or Tracey Reed at 404-786-7280 with any questions.
Classes begin August 13! Mt. Bethel School of the Arts offers a professional, safe, and Christ-centered environment, which promotes creativity and excellence within the arts. MBSA provides students with an enrichment program that is intellectually stimulating, emotionally compelling, aesthetically elevating, and personally relevant, with an emphasis on biblically-sound artistic expression. Classes include dance, voice, art, acting, guitar & piano. Please visit our website at www.mtbethelschoolofthearts.org. Registration is now open. For more information, please email brittany.leazer@mtbethel.org.
Mt. Bethel Fall/Winter Consignment and Baked Goods Sale - August 23rd & 24th - Join us as more than 500 sellers will consign Fall/Winter clothes, toys, books, furniture, etc. for infants to teens. All proceeds go to support local and global missions to benefit families and children of all ages. Digital Packet Registration is open. Visit www.mtbethelccs.com for more information!
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!
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
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: There are still a few spaces available in the following summer camps
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.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week - $108,061
Offerings this fiscal year - - $7,999,438
Budget Offerings Needed to date - -$8,715,000
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Mt. Bethel has 2,412 families (giving
units) and thus far, 1,201 have returned
their commitment cards for a total of
$7,874,263. Our current operating budget
for 2012/13 is $9,500,000.
I have been a pastor for forty-five years and in that time the most asked question has been, "Where is Jesus in all of this?" This has been asked a lot lately due to the school shootings where innocent children have lost their lives and the tornados in Oklahoma where there was the devastation of homes and property and loss of lives. This is also a question that has been asked in our church because of the suffering of some of our saints and the hardships of those who seem to be doing the will of the Lord. The answer is simple but yet very complex. 
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