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 & 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.
MUST Ministries Toy Drive
Toys for MUST: The Discovery SS Class will be collecting NEW toys and gifts in the collection bins at the MB front office. Donations suggestions are jewelry, sports equipment, make-up, dolls, clothing, and games. Items for teens are especially in high demand. Questions? Contact Christie DeDona: 770-316-8161.
Pics with Santa | Saturday, December 7 | 9:30-Noon | Fellowship Hall
Join us for pancakes and crafts while you wait to get your picture with Santa. Santa will be seeing children from 9:30 until noon. Each family will sign in at the table for a number, then we will have plenty to do while you wait - Christmas ornaments, garland, painting, coloring pages and even breakfast. Please contact Dianne Hylton if you have any questions.
Have you ordered your Christmas tree yet? Trees are on sale online until November 28 (on paper until November 26). Tree pickup will be on December 7 from 8-10am. Delivery available for a $35 fee. Please consider supporting our Mt. Bethel Student mission trips to Puerto Rico, New York and Belize.
Pecans are in! All Varieties only $10 per bag. They will be sold outside the Music Office on Sundays between services, outside the Fellowship Hall during Wednesday night supper, And in the music office during office hours Mondays - Thursdays. For more information, contact Sandra Chapman.
Pep Club Christmas Dinner | Tuesday, December 3 | 6:30-8:30 | Sterling Estates | $15 at the Door | RSVP by Monday, November 25
You must RSVP with menu choice to Kim McGarr (770-579-9224, ext. 25) by Monday, November 25. Menu: house salad with choice of dressing, main course - choice of grilled Mahi Mahi or pan-seared chicken, roasted new potatoes, French green beans and for dessert: NY style cheese cake with fruit compote (sugar-free option available).
For Parents of Infants and Young Children
The Mt. Bethel Nursery is sponsoring a CPR/ First Aid class on Sunday, January 12, at 12:30 pm. The cost is $10 to cover your Red Cross card. Nursery will be provided free of charge. If you would like to join the class, contact Debbie Ruth at 770-971-2588 or Evelyn Bosher at 678-560-7285. Nursery reservations and class reservations will be accepted through Wednesday, January 8. Space is limited to 25 participants. If we have a lot of interest, we will open a second class in the coming months. We hope you can join us to learn these vital life-saving techniques.
Special Project Committee | Wednesdays | 11:00am | B116
December 4 Quarterly Birthday Party
December 11 Project Mail Call
December 18 Christmas Covered Dish
December 25 No meeting
Women's Retreat | January 24-26 | Callaway Gardens Have you ever had trouble understanding how the Old Testament connects to the New Testament? Have you ever wondered how the Old Testament is relevant to your daily walk with Jesus Christ? If so, this year's Women's Retreat is the place for you. Whether you've been before or not, you don't want to miss it! Go online for more information or to register. Mt. Bethel Day Care is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions. Part time positions are from 3-6 in the afternoon. If you are interested in a position working with young children, please contact Dee Stolz. Golf Anyone? Dust your clubs off and join us for the inaugural Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 8th grade DC trip fund raising golf tournament! The tournament will take place at Indian Hills Golf Club on "Saint Patrick's Day," Monday, March 17. We need a minimum of 48 participants to make this happen. Please send an email to James Gray if you are interested, Friends and family are welcome! Save the date and join us to help our 8th graders have a great DC trip! Advent at Mt. Bethel During the Advent season, Mt. Bethel offers various services and activities to help enhance your Christmas experience. We hope you'll join us for all of the events as we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. First Sunday of Advent: Family Celebration Sunday | December 1 | 8:15am-Chapel | 9:30 & 11am | Sanctuary We will combine services, so we can worship as a church family. Help decorate the Chrismon trees in the Sanctuary, and after the services, create an advent wreath to take home. Children's worship services and the Contemporary service will join the Traditional services in the Sanctuary. Service of Hope | Monday, December 2 | 7pm | Sanctuary This is a service for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Bookstore Christmas Open House | Wednesday, December 4 | 9:00am-7:30pm We want to thank all of you who continue to support the Mt. Bethel Bookstore all year long with a special day of Christmas shopping, savings, spiced cider, and snacks. See our new selection of angels and ornaments. All of our Christmas items will be on sale, so bring your list and shop early! Carols for Christmas: Somewhere in My Memory | Friday, December 6, 7:30pm & Sunday, December 8, 4:30pm | Sanctuary | Free Admission This concert will feature much-loved Christmas movies that lead listeners on a journey through memories of Christmases past. Pancakes/Pics with Santa/Tree Pick-up | Saturday, December 7 Pancake Breakfast | 8am-12pm | Fellowship Hall | $5/adult & $2/child (12 and under) Christmas tree Pick-up | 8-10am | Church Parking Lot | Pre-order trees here Pictures with Santa & Ornament-Making | 9:30am-12pm | $15 sitting fee and digital image rights Christmas Traditions | Wednesday, December 18 Begin this evening with an elegant and delicious prime rib dinner followed by a concert with the Mt. Bethel Orchestra, Handbells, and piano/organ duets featuring Chuck Newman and Ira Pittman. During the evening, a live Nativity will be on display in the church parking lot. * Prime Rib Dinner | 4:30-7pm | Fellowship Hall | $7 for Adults; $4 for Children (ages 4-10); $1.50 (ages 3 and under). Buy tickets online or in the church bookstore. * A Christmas Tapestry Musical Concert | 7pm | Sanctuary * Live Nativity | 5:30pm, 6:30, 8:15 | Church parking lot | Cookies and Hot Chocolate will be served. Special Christmas Service | Sunday, December 22 | 5pm | Sanctuary | Communion & Candlelight To our Mt. Bethel family: Please consider joining us at this service (December 22), so we can provide space for visitors on the 24th. This will be the same special service as the ones we will have on December 24. Come back to volunteer on December 24 - sign up here. Christmas Eve Services | Tuesday, December 24 3pm | Sanctuary | Candlelight | Nursery 5pm | Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall | Candlelight | Nursery 8pm | Sanctuary | Communion & Candlelight | Sanctuary - no Nursery 11pm | Sanctuary | Communion & Candlelight | Sanctuary - no Nursery Recreation Ministry - Follow us on Facebook CAC week of Thanksgiving hours of operation: Wednesday, November 27 - 8am-12noon Thursday, November 28)-Sunday, December 1 - CLOSED Fitness We offer classes in boot camp, barre, Zumba, body sculpting, weights, cardio, yoga, pilates and more. Body Sculpting 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. No regularly scheduled fitness classes the week of Thanksgiving, however, we will offer the following complimentary classes: Monday, November 25 - 8:30am - Body Sculpting Tuesday, November 26 - 9:45am - Barre Sculpt Wednesday, November 27 - 8:30am - Cardio Weights Aloha to Aging November Programs Please RSVP for all programs to 678-439-1177 or info@alohatoaging.org. Unless otherwise specified, all programs will be held at our office located at 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068. Monthly Support Group Opportunities Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group - Monday, December 2 | 10:30am Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet by reservation. Parkinson's Disease Support Group |Tuesday, December 3 | 10:30am Growing Through Grief | Monday, December 9 | 2:30pm Monthly Education Caregiver Tips for De-stressing the Holidays | Monday, December 9 | 10:30am Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet by reservation. Healthy Brain Game Day | Thursday, December 19 a| 11:30am A healthy lunch will be served and multiple brain building games and prizes. RSVP by December 17. Cost is $15. Becoming a Program Volunteer Want to do something that is satisfying and of great service to your community? Volunteers are needed for weekly or monthly commitments. For more information, call Nancy Ptashnik, program coordinator, at 678-439-1177. Aloha To Aging is offering high school service hours. In exchange for activities that will benefit the community, Aloha To Aging is offering service hours. Call today to sign up or for more information: Nancy Ptashnik, program coordinator at 678-439-1177. Aloha Day Club | Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am-2:00pm Our dedicated staff (professional & volunteer) provide a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Program includes snack, lunch, music, exercise, and interactive activities. | 
