Sept. 4 - No Meeting
Sept. 11 - Student Ministry
Sept. 18 - Pep Club / Roll Plastic ware
Sept. 25 - Project Mail Call / MUST
Adult Life Group Information Sessions - Please join Pastor Steven Brumbeloe on Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30-7:15pm in B109, to learn about adult Life Groups & how to join one. New adult Life Groups will begin in the weeks following this meeting. To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Lauren Eden at lauren.eden@mtbethel.org or 770-971-2880. Please contact Debbie Ruth no later than Monday, September 9, to make nursery reservations - debbie.ruth@mtbethel.org or 770-971-2588.
The next class of Stephen Ministers will begin training on Sunday, September 8, 6-8pm. Classes are held in the H House. Stephen Ministry is a unique opportunity to equip yourself to reach out with compassion and hope to those in need. Check out our website, or contact Kibbie Jones (678-560-7230 or kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org for more information. Stop by a table in the connector on Sunday.
The Fall 2013 Mt. Bethel Children's Consignment Sale raised over $31,000 in three days for Women & Children's missions! A few quick facts about the sale:
490 consignors - Over 200 volunteers - Over 40,000 items listed for sale. Bake sale donations raised over $2000. Thank you, Mt. Bethel community, for your support!
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.
Grief Support Group | Wednesdays, beginning September 11 | 6:30pm | B106 | Facilitator: Rev. Wil Parker
The loss of a loved one hurts, but sharing the pain can bring some relief. All of us know someone who has lost a loved one and could benefit from sharing. One does not need to belong to Mt. Bethel to attend, so feel free to invite your friends.
Women in God's Service AM Circle is having an opening luncheon and new member invitational on Wednesday, September 4, 10:00am-12:00pm at the home of Kim Sherk. Come enjoy Christian fellowship and learn about local mission opportunities. RSVP to kimsherk@gmail.com.
Have you been wanting to join a short-term mission trip?
There are a few spots left on the next West Virginia/Hands of Hope mission
team that is leaving Oct. 24 for three nights in this impoverished area of
our country. (This is not a construction team). Over 200 Mt. Bethel members
have taken part in this ministry over the last 4 years, and many lives have
been touched--both here and in West Virginia. Contact Larry Armstrong--678/457-7524, larryarmstrong1@gmail.com, if you or your group is interested.
Children's Ministries
Children's Ministry needs:
Sunday mornings at Mt. Bethel in Children's Ministry are a fun, rewarding place to be. We need some preschool teachers, leaders & workers in our Sunday classes and in God's Garden at both 9:30 and 11:00. If you love children and want to share your faith, we have a place for you. Please call Janis Caverlee at 770-971-0668 or email Janis.caverlee@mtbethel.org.
Elementary Sunday school at 9:30 is in need of 3rd and 5th grade teachers to share the classroom, teaching twice a month. Please call Becky Tolbert at 678-560-7447 or becky.tolbert@mtbethel.org
Children's worship at 11:00, both KQ and POD are in need of parent volunteers to serve once a month helping with the children during the service. Please contact Sherri Juliani at 770-971-3447 or sherri.juliani@mtbethel.org
Computer volunteers to sign in the children from 9:15-9:45 on Sunday mornings serving once a month. Please contact Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074 or 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/Young Adult ministry, please contact Gaylyn Kelly.
Recreation Ministry
Here are the details regarding the beginning of the 2013-2014 Season of the Mt. Bethel Bowling League:
First Night of the Season ---Sept. 9. The times for all bowling will be 6:20 PM ---Practice Bowling & 6:30 PM---League Bowling begins for the evening.
Stop by the table in the connector on Sunday morning & get more information.
Labor Day: CAC will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Recreation will have practices as scheduled.
Winter Youth Basketball: Now Registering for Youth Basketball, boys and girls grades Kindergarten - 8th. Register online at mtbethel.org/sportsregistration and click on your child's age league. Deadline is September 23 at 5:00pm or sooner if leagues fill.
Youth Fall Sports: Practices began this week. Schedules and rosters will be distributed at your first practice. Uniforms will be distributed before your first game.
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!
Aloha to Aging
For information about all programs, please email info@alohatoaging.org or call 678-439-1177
Managing Caregiver Stress: Thursday, 8/29 at 10:30am. 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. Please RSVP.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: Monday, 9/9 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 by reservation.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group: Tuesday, 9/3 at 10:30am. 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. Please RSVP.
Growing Through Grief: Monday, 9/9 at 2:30pm. 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. Please RSVP.
Healthy Brain Game Day: Thursday, 9/12 from 11:30am-1:00pm. 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! Please RSVP.
Your Life Your Legacy: Thursday, 9/26 at 10:30am. Plan to make it right. Preplanning - it's important to save your family from having to make the tough decisions. Join us as we discuss the four simple steps: reflect, record, support, and share. Presented by Dignity Memorial. Please RSVP.
Our Faithfulness
Offerings Received last week - $153,356
Offerings this fiscal year - - $1,049,621
Budget offerings needed to date - - $1,340,769
Worship attendance - 2,838
Mt. Bethel membership - 9,313
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