End-of-the-Year Giving: Please remember, for income tax purposes, charitable contributions must be claimed in the year they are delivered. One exception is a check mailed to Mt. Bethel; it is deductible in the year the check is mailed (postmarked), even if it is received early in the next year. Also remember, if you plan to drop off end-of-year contributions, the church offices will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26. If you would like to donate stock or other securities to Mt. Bethel, please go online and click on the GIVE button and follow the prompts. There, you will find a form to use for transferring stock to Mt. Bethel. After completing the form, give it to your account representative for your stock/securities transfers. Please e-mail Sharon Wyland or call 678-560-7462 to let Sharon know the name and amount of the stock you are transferring to Mt. Bethel. To take IRS deductions for securities donations, please make sure these donations are made at least ten days prior to the end of the year. If you have questions, please call Sharon Wyland at 678-560-7462.
Our Mike Sappington Helping Hand Fund can use a "helping hand." This special fund aids families in financial distress. Thus far in 2013, Mt. Bethel has provided $83,000 in help for medical bills, utilities, and rent.
The Hope Center Store is Extremely Low on Clothes!
They need all sizes: infant, toddler, boy, girl, junior's, women's and maternity. Donations are accepted during their normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm). Center address: 295 Molly Lane, Suite 110, Woodstock, GA 30189 - 770-517-4450. You may also bring them to the Mt. Bethel Receptionist's office.
MUST Toy Shop: Christmas morning is exciting for the 4,500+ children from Cobb and Cherokee counties whose families shop at the MUST Toy Shop. The Discovery SS Class will be collecting NEW unwrapped 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. Thank you in advance for your donation and making this Christmas a little brighter for someone else! Deadline is December 18. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Christie DeDona: 770-316-8161.
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.
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.
The Special Project Committee | Wednesdays | 11:00am | B116
December 18 Christmas Covered Dish
December 25 No meeting
Women's Retreat - 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! Join us at Callaway Gardens, January 24-26. Go online for more information or to register.
Mt. Bethel Day Care is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions. Part time position hours are 3-6pm. 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 Country Club on "Saint Patrick's Day" Monday, March 17. We need a minimum of 48 participants to make this happen. Please email 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.
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 | FH | $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.
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!
Youth Basketball
Pictures will be taken Saturday, December 14-Friday December 20. The picture schedule is on the website. If your team has not turned in their gift card for the children's homes you may do so this week.
Youth Spring Sports is Now Registering - Go online
Boys and girls soccer: Grades PreK-6
Boys flag football: Grades 1-7
Boys baseball: Grades K-3
Girls softball: Grades K-5
Girls volleyball: Grades 4-8
Co-ed T-ball: PreK.
Note: PreK must turn four years old by March 1, 2014.
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 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 from 9:00 -12:00 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
Monthly Education:
Healthy Brain Game Day | Thursday, December 19 | 11:30 am
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 and volunteer) provide a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Program includes snack, lunch, music, exercise and interactive activities.
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