Mt. Bethel UMC - October 20, 2013

October 20, 2013

It's A Spiritual Issue

Randy

Stewardship is directly linked to discipleship. The stewardship of our resources is a spiritual issue, not a financial issue. The dollar amount a person gives is a financial issue. A person cannot give what he/she does not have. The quality of that decision is determined by the spiritual condition of the person's heart. Jesus spoke very clearly about the issues of money and possessions. He considered the use of our money and possessions to be a matter of paramount importance . . . and so must we.

Last August, Mt. Bethel was facing a new budget, based on pledges received for the next year, with a $500,000 reduction of the current year's budget. The Finance Committee decided to reject the proposed budget and appeal to the congregation again. Thus, the new, re-do, Commitment Sunday.

Too many of us are victims of bad giving habits. God challenges us to test Him regarding the issue of stewardship. According to His Word, our responsibility as a faithful steward is to return 10% of our income for the advancement of His Kingdom. His guarantee is whatever we give to Him, He multiplies. If you give God your talent, He'll multiply your talent. If you give God your energy, He'll multiply your energy. If you give God your time, He'll multiply your time. If you give God your money, He'll multiply your money. If you give God your relationships, He'll multiply your relationships. Whatever you give to God, He will multiply and give it back.

Jesus exemplified God's multiplication promise with the feeding of the 5,000 with the fish and bread offered to Him by a little boy. Remember? After everyone had been fed, they collected twelve additional baskets of leftovers. Wow! Now that's what I call multiplication!

It's a spiritual issue. Do you have faith? Will you celebrate God's ability to multiply???

Our Commitment Sunday is November 3.

Randy

Worship Services

October 13

8:15am Chapel - "Powerful Prayer" - James 5:13-16 - Rev. Glenn Ray

9:30am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "Money Matters" - Matthew 6:19-21; 24 - Dr. Randy Mickler

11:00am Contemporary Worship - "Why We Give" -Genesis 14:17-20 and I Chronicles 29:10-18 - Rev. Steven Brumbeloe

11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders in F015 - "H-O-N-O-R-U-2" - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3rd to 5th Graders in F011 - "A Promised Honored" - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

St. Philip UMC - 11:00am Worship Service - "Life As An Offering" -James 2:14-16 - Gabe Barrett

Connect with Us

Our Joys & Concerns

The rosebud on the altar is in honor of the birth of Robert Lewis Macdonald, son of Rory & Sarah Macdonald and grandson of Dick & Vicky Wood, on October 15, 2013.

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Dyck and Dianne Poland.

The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptism of Aubrey Madison Cone, daughter of Ryan & Stephanie Cone.

We wish to congratulate Rachel Fox & James Collins who were married at the Rustix Manor in Woodstock, Georgia by Rev. Charlie Marus on October 5, 2013.

OUR FAITHFULNESS

Offerings Received last week - $113,446

Offerings this fiscal year - - $2,217,705

Budget offerings needed to date - - $2,513,942

Sunday worship attendance - 2,397

Mt. Bethel membership - 9,326

Church News

Please visit mtbethel.org for more details about our ministries, programs, and events. If you are visiting Mt. Bethel for the first time, please stop by the Visitor Information Booth. There you can find information about Children's Worship, Nursery, and Sunday School options. If you wish to become a member or would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please contact our Membership Office at 678-560-7226.

Dinner and a Show scheduled for Friday, October 18 has been postponed. Refunds are available in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore.

Pastor's Sunday School Class | 11am | B118

This class will meet through the end of October and when it ends, several new adult Sunday school classes will form and will meet at 11am. For more details, email Lauren Eden. There is also a new 11am student Sunday school in the Cove in Upper B Hall. This a smaller learning environment for our middle and high school students.

Career Ministry Meeting | Tuesday, October 22 | 6:30-8:00pm | MB Community Center (4608 Lower Roswell Road near the corner of Woodlawn Drive)

Registration is recommended but not required. Go online for more information or contact Kibbie Jones.

Trunk or Treat | Saturday, October 26 | 5:30-7:00pm | Fairfield Parking Lot

Fun for the whole family! Please bring canned or boxed items for MUST Ministry as your admission. Come in costume and decorate your car. Bring candy to share for 300-500 children. Grilled hot dogs for dinner at no cost. In case of rain, the event is cancelled. Questions: Call Dianne Hylton at 770-971-5074.

Mt. Bethel's 33rd Habitat Home Dedication | Saturday, October 26 | 11:00am

Join us as we hand the keys to our new homeowner and honor Jim Sutton, a long time Habitat and Handy Helper volunteer. The address is1805 Seayes Rd. Austell, GA 30106. All are welcome to attend. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this very important Mt. Bethel mission.

Quilting for Christ and the Costa Rica Missions Team are looking for donations of sewing machines and cotton fabrics to benefit the women of Costa Rica and local missions. Contact Tami Opland at 770-579-2718 if you have any questions.

You ought to be in pictures! This year's annual Carols for Christmas Concert is entitled "Somewhere in My Memory" and will be a light-hearted, family-friendly program that evokes memories of Christmases past that we all hold dear. As part of our presentation, we'd love to use YOUR family Christmas photos for a slide show during the program! If you'd like to submit a photo, please go online and upload your photo. If you scan a photo, please choose medium or high quality to save the file, then upload it to our smugmug gallery.

Students and Parents - our Spring Break Mission Trip Registration is Open!

7th & 8th Grade Student/Parent trip to Puerto Rico - $1500 per mission team, March 29-April 4

9th & 10th Grade to New York City - $575 - March 30-April 5

11th & 12th Grade to Belize - $850 - March 29-April 4

Mini Day of Service | Saturday, October 26 | 9am-12pm

Join together with your church family as we serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ and get a little raking done as well. Most projects are oriented around yard work and a great way for you to serve the family of Mt. Bethel with your family. Volunteer today!

Mt. Bethel Day Care is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions. Part time positions are from 3-6pm in the afternoon. If you are interested in a position working with young children, please contact Dee Stolz.

What are you doing this Sunday morning at Mt. Bethel? Why not volunteer!

* Parking Ushers and Tram Drivers - You serve once every five weeks and are the first to welcome and direct visitors and members on Sunday mornings.

* Greeters - Serve for a month at a time quarterly. We need Greeters from 9:00-9:30am and 10:30-11:00am.

* Ushers - Serve for a month at a time quarterly. We are currently recruiting for all services.

Let me help you find your spot of service Sunday mornings. Contact Kibbie Jones 678-560-7230 with questions or to volunteer.

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.

Recreation Ministry - Follow us on Facebook

Boys High School Basketball

Now registering. Mt. Bethel's CCL (Christian Community League) is a recreational high school boys basketball league. Play begins in late November and consists of six games and a tournament. Must not be on a Varsity Team. Contact Brian for more information or come to the CAC to register your team. Register as a team.

Fitness

We offer classes in boot camp, barre, Zumba, body sculpting, weights, cardio, yoga, pilates and more. Body Sculpting is on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00. We have great instructors and lots of fun. Go online 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 9am-12pm 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.

Aloha to Aging

For information about all programs, please contact us: 678-439-1177

Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group | Monday, November 4 | 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 you must call in advance for care.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group | Tuesday, November 5 | 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.

This Week's Schedule:

Sunday, October 20

7:30-9:30am Fellowship Breakfast - Fellowship Hall

8:15am Worship Service - Chapel

9:30am Sunday School

9:30am God's Garden - A35

9:30am Worship Service - Sanctuary

11:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary

11:00am Contemporary Worship - Fellowship Hall

11:00am Children's Worship (K-2) - F015

11:00am Children's Worship (3-5) - F011

11:00am God's Garden - A35

11:00am Sunday School

12:15pm Administrative Council - Chapel

12:15pm Confirmation Parent/Prayer Partner Meeting - Fellowship Hall

4:00pm 4th & 5th Grade Life Groups - F Building

4:00pm Carols Rehearsal - A18

4:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal - A23

5:30pm Stephen Ministry Training - H House

6:00pm High School Life Groups

8:30pm Men's Basketball - Gym

Monday, October 21

9:30amMother's Morning Out - D5-7

9:30am Corrigan Special Needs Child Care - D8

9:30am Friends in Faith AM Circle - B116

5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation - "Fields of Dreams"

Tuesday, October 22

9:00am Membership Committee - B112

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D005

10:30am Knitting Angels - B109

11:00-1:15pm Tuesday Lunch - Dining Room

5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation - "Fields of Dreams"

6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A25

6:30pm Career Ministry Program - Community Center

6:30pm India Team - B111

Wednesday, October 23

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D005

9:30am Corrigan Special Needs Child Care - D008

11:00am Special Projects Committee - B116

1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center

4:00pm iPraise Jr. - A23

4:00pm iPraise - A18

4:30-6:45pm Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall

5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation - "Fields of Dreams"

6:00pm Divorce Recovery Support Group - H House

6:30pm Adult Bible Studies

6:30pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A23

6:30pm SPLAT U - Lower C Hall

6:30pm Grief Support Group - B106

7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary

7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18

7:30pm Student Ministries Inside Out - Upper Room

Thursday, October 24

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-7

10:00am Painting Classes - Community Center

5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation - "Fields of Dreams"

7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106

Friday, October 25

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D5-7

5:00-10:00pm Fall Recreation - "Fields of Dreams"

5:00pm Brooks/Vercoe Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary

Saturday, October 26

8:00am-8:00pm Fall Recreation - "Fields of Dreams"

4:00pm Brooks/Vercoe Wedding - Sanctuary

5:30pm Trunk or Treat - Parking Lot

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