Our CELEBRATION and CHANCEL choirs resume rehearsals next Wednesday, July 31!!
Celebration (which sings during the 9:30 service) meets in A23 from 6:30-7:30 and
Chancel Choir (which sings during the 11:00 service) meets in A18 from 7:30-9:00.
We WELCOME new participants to come SING PRAISES in either or both of these ensembles!
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.
Knowing firsthand the devastating effects of separation and divorce on people's lives, it's good to know that there is excellent support available. Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Series provides practical guidelines and time-tested methods for addressing and dealing with the trauma of divorce. Separation and divorce bring hurt and pain-as though our heart is breaking. For a while it seems that we can never put back the pieces. With help and time we begin to see things start to come together-a patch here, a new piece there. This series is designed to provide hope and new direction for your life.
September 11- December 4; 6-7:30pm, location H building (Missions House); for further information, please contact Rev. Glenn Ray (glenn.ray@mtbethel.org; 678-560-2801) or Susan Folger, RN (folgersusan@gmail.com; 770-312-9169). *The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook can be purchased through the Mt Bethel Bookstore or a local/online book seller.
Mt. Bethel Nursery has an opening in the Fall (beginning the first week of August) for a paid staff member. We are looking for responsible adults who love children and can work on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to approximately 12:30 pm. If you are interested, please contact Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588 for additional information.
Mt. Bethel will host a Gathering for the North Georgia Walk to Emmaus community on Friday, August 9. This is for the Mt. Bethel Emmaus Community and those who are interested in finding out more about the Walk to Emmaus. Fellowship will begin at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall, Worship will start at 7:15. Child care will be provided. Please contact Millie Atkinson at milliecatkinson@gmail.com if you have any questions.
MUST School Supplies. Children's ministry will be collecting school supplies for MUST Ministry the month of July. Please bring the supplies to Children's Sunday School, Children's Worship or the Children's Ministry offices. There will be a bin labeled MUST School Supplies. Thank you for your support. -Dianne Hylton, Directory of Children's Ministry.
Volunteers Needed in Children's Ministry on Sundays.
Our Fall schedule begins Aug 11. We are in need of Sunday school teacher, Logistic volunteers, Worship volunteers at 9:30 and 11:00 each week. Please call Dianne Hylton if you are interested in sharing the Gospel with children. 770-971-5074 or email
dianne.hylton@mtbethel.org
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.
Life Group Leaders Needed! Are you feeling called to serve or invest in the lives of others? Mt. Bethel Student Ministries is looking for volunteers who will commit to investing in the lives of students through Life Groups. Life Groups are our small group discipleship ministry. They're the way a large church and student ministry become smaller and more intimate for our students. Student Life Groups meet on Sunday nights (from 5-6pm for middle schoolers and from 6-7:30pm for high schoolers). We place 8-10 students with 2 adult leaders who help guide and facilitate discussion, along with helping students apply God's Word to their lives. We focus on DOING LIFE TOGETHER through fellowship, Scripture, prayer, and service. For more information or to sign up, please contact lauren.eden@mtbethel.org.
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.
The Special Projects Committee meet Wednesdays at 11:30am in B116. Everyone is welcome to join them. Their upcoming meetings are:
August 7 - Project Mail Call
August 14 - Student Ministry/Mailing
August 21 - Senior Ministry / Mailing
August 28 - Quarterly Birthday Party
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.
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:
The deadline to register has passed and online registration has closed, however we still have some space in leagues. Stop by the CAC to register or call 770-971-5280 for more information. 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). Saturday, July 27th is skills evaluation day. Check the website for your child's scheduled time. R, S, and T do not have evaluations.
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST: We are looking for a part time receptionist. Two, possibly three days per week 8:30am-5pm. Those interested send resumes to rob.mickler@mtbethel.org
ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL: Now Registering. Register as a team. Forms are in the CAC. Play begins Wednesday, August 21. Contact Brian Bergius at brian.bergius@mtbethel.org or 770-971-4299 for more information.
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!!
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week - $110,498
Offerings this fiscal year - - $306,827
Worship attendance - 1,159
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