Groupers paint party at the Groovy Little Art Place- Tuesday, July 23, at 6:30pm. $25 per person payable at the door. Bring a dish or appetizer to share, as well as your own beverage.  RSVP by Monday, July 22, to Ellen Sutley at bugeau@comcast.net or Kim McGarr at kim.mcgarr@mtbethel.org or 770-579-9224, ext. 25. Groovy Little Art Place, 4665 Lower Roswell Rd, Suite 105.   

Costa Rica Mission Project Needs:    

Altoid boxes: 180 empty (or full) for a "prayer box" craft. Drop them off in the front desk with Celia until July 17.

Wedding gowns: Zulay is starting 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. Contact Deb Cooper at 678-576-0122 to discuss pick-up or drop-off.

Life Groups for 4th and 5th grade children and a parent/mentor are now forming for the 2013-2014 school year.  A meeting and training will be on Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30pm in F011. You may register online or contact sherri.juliani@mtbethel.org for more information.

Career Ministry Meeting | Tuesday, July 23 | Mt. Bethel Community Center -

Mt. Bethel's Career Ministry will meet on Tuesday, July 23, from 6:30 until 8:00pm at Mt. Bethel's Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive).  NEW MEETING FORMAT - Career Counseling & Resume Review  Experienced Human Resources professionals give 1 on 1 attention to each job seeker and will cover any topic which relates to job search strategy.  Depending on each person's individual needs we will discuss Employment Branding/Resume, Using Technology (Job Boards), LinkedIn, Interviewing Tips and any other relevant topics.  Registration is recommended but not required. For more information & registration please visit MtBethel.org/CareerMinistry or contact Kibbie Jones - 678-560-7230.

To reserve the altar flowers in honor or memory of someone, please contact Debi Wyatt at 678-560-2437 or debi.wyatt@mtbethel.org. The arrangements are $60 each.

Fall/Winter Consignment and Baked Goods Sale | August 23 & 24

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. More information and digital packet registration is online.

Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is now enrolling children for full-time childcare. Contact Dee Stolz at 678-560-8005 or mtbetheldaycare@aol.com for more information. The Center is also hiring Assistant Teachers to work with Infants and Toddlers. If you are interested in a full- or part-time position working with young children, please contact Dee Stolz at mtbetheldaycare@aol.com.

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/Young Adult ministry, please contact Gaylyn Kelly.  

Recreation Ministry 

YOUTH FALL SPORTS:  DEADLINE TO REGISTER:  Monday, July 22. Register online at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration. Some leagues will fill up before the deadline so don't wait. 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 softball (K - 5th), girls volleyball (4th - 8th).  

Summer Camps: There are still a few spaces available in the following summer camps

Register online or in the CAC

Volleyball Camp I: July 22-24, 9am-12pm, girls rising 4th/5th grades

Volleyball Camp II: July 22-24, 1:30-4:30pm, girls rising 6th-8th grades

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 | 8:30am-12:00pm | 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!

Missions Ministry

Action Dash - Five cities. One day. One purpose. Action Dash is a family-friendly 5K run/walk created by Action Ministries to bring awareness to the challenges of poverty in North Georgia. Action Dash takes place on Labor Day, September 2, in five cities: Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Gainesville and Rome. Every dollar raised helps Action Ministries achieve its mission of mobilizing communities to address the challenges of poverty by focusing on hunger relief, housing and education. Don your best cape, mask and racing shoes, and become an action hero for your neighbors in need! Prizes are awarded for best adult, child and pet costume. Companies and church staff also can get involved by taking a corporate challenge! Visit www.actiondash.org to register online or form a team. Contact: Kari Nesbitt, Action Dash Race/Walk director, 404-881-1991, knesbitt@actionministries.net.

Aloha to Aging

Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, 8/5 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 for care to 678-439-1177 or email info@alohatoaging.org.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, 8/6 at 10:30am. Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's?  You are not alone. You and your caregiver are welcome as we learn how to cope and live with the diagnosis.  Helpful tips and resources provide comfort and encouragement. Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.  Call 678-439-1177 or email info@alohatoaging.org

Growing Through Grief:  Monday, 8/12 at 2:30 pm. Come experience an uplifting time with 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 or email info@alohatoaging.org. Meeting held at Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.

Healthy Brain Game Day:  Thursday, 8/15  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 8/13 to 678-439-1177. Cost is $15. Program at Catholic Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA  30062, La Sallette Hall behind admin bldg on Bishop Lake.

Managing Caregiver Stress: Thursday, 8/29 at 10:30am.  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 8/27 to 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Program at Catholic  Church of St. Ann 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA  30062, La Sallette Hall behind admin bldg on Bishop Lake.

Aloha Silent and Live Art Auction Fundraiser: Saturday, August 17, at 6:30pm: Ready for an "Aloha Style" night of fun for a great cause?  Enjoy heavy Hors d'oeuvres and desserts while you bid on items ranging from Disney Hopper Passes, artisan jewelry, getaways to the beach, Tuscany, African Photo Safari, gift baskets and amazing artwork and college-themed art. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. All proceeds go to Aloha To Aging, Inc. Please buy tickets online at www.alohatoaging.org or call us at 678-439-1177 for more information. Opportunities for ad space and tax deductible donations also available!  Event to be held at Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062.If you are an artist and have a painting or sculpture, etc. you would like to donate, please let us know!!

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