Mt. Bethel UMC

 

 March 23, 2014

 

Confirmation Sunday

Our 2014 Confirmation Class is comprised of the 112 outstanding young people listed below. They have studied their faith and this Sunday will be confirmed in the Christian Faith as they accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Through their affirmation of faith, they will be accepted as full members of Mt. Bethel. Please express to them your heartfelt congratulations and appreciation.

 

Ali Alcala

Tyler Alcala

Avery Arnold

Mary-Liz Arnold

Mitch Azar

Killian Bannon

Lindy Barnes

Lindsey Bissell

Meg Blakeley

Maxwell Boyd

Luke Boynton

Hannah Bradford

Avery Bradley

Deacon Broda

Gipson Brown

Ansley Burns

Sophie Carlson

Ien Carriere

Colin Cassell

AJ Christian

Greyson Clem

Mckenzie Cobb

Carson Coffield

Lauren Conner

Ava Costantino

Madison Cross

Dylan Dameron

Bradleigh Dean

Tommy Deboer

Claire Decastro

Will Devine

Nathan Doyle

Hannah Duncan

Andrei Edwards

Olivia Ethridge

Carissa Fletcher

Taylor Franklin

Annie Freeman

 

Kara Freeman

Madelyn Gandy

Lainey Gaster

Hayes Glover

Chad Goddard

Weston Gurr

Emily Haden

Lily Hampton

Justin Harned

Jack Harris

Brody Hartman

Christian Hearn

Anna Heisterberg

Will Herrington

Tatum Hipp

Cole Hixon

Emma Holt

Anna Hurst

Peyton Jenkins

Abby Johnson

Daron Johnson

Katie Jones

Katie Jordan

Brady Juliani

Mackenzie Kahill

Sutton Keisler

Alexis Kennedy

Benjamin King

Dylan King

Elle Kisling

Nora Klas

Cole Lagod

Evan Lambert

Alyssa Linde

Ben Maggard

Avery Maxwell

Grace McAllister

 

 

Drew Michalek

AJ Miller

Alison Mills

Clay Morgan

Jake Moultrie

Taylor Newby

Elizabeth Nitz

Emma Nodar

Baylee Oakes

Maggie O'Neill

Sophie Pajot

Maci Panariello

Luke Payne

Kristin Powell

Sam Pugmire

Catherine Quinlan

Emi Reethof

Mary Renfroe

Abigail Robertson

Cate Rountree

Devin Rowley

Emily Rynners

Perry Schilling

Austin Scott

Ala Shaw

Olivia Shutley

Sydni Smith

Ben Sterling

Kayleigh Strech

Gabe Sweeney

Paige Thompson

Mason Venable

Keely White

Raymond  Wilkerson

Jack Wilson

Grace Womack

Grace Yankus

 


Worship Services  

 

Worship Services - March 23

 

8:15am Chapel - "Where Is Your Brother?" - Second in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Genesis 4:1-16 - Rev. Steven Brumbeloe 

 

9:30am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "Where Is Your Brother?" - Second in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Genesis 4:8-9 - Dr. Randy Mickler

 

11:00am Contemporary Service - "Where Is Your Brother?" - Second in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Genesis 4:8-9 - Rev. Glenn Ray

 

11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders in F015 - "Plank and Spec" - Matthew 7:1-5

11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3rd to 5th Graders in F011 - "Questions God Asks" - Part Two - "Where Are You?" - Genesis 4:2-15

 

11:00am Worship Service St. Philip UMC - "Who Do You Say That I Am?" - Mark 18:29 - Rev. Jon Ponders

 

Our Joys & Concerns

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in appreciation of Mt. Bethel's Music Ministry by Ed and Lynn Strickland.

 

Recently hospitalized: Dick Hansen, Jerry Seling, Saundra Taylor.

 

We extend Christian sympathy to Janet, Ryley & Tori Beaumont in the loss of 

Janet's father, James M. White; and to Danny & Anita Quillen and Greg, Lori, Daniel and Ryan Lathem in the loss of Anita's father, Glenn Harr. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief.

 

Please visit mtbethel.org for more details about our ministries, programs and events.

 

Weekend Minister on call - 770-354-5433

  

 

Our Faithfulness

 

Offerings last week $144,533

Offerings this fiscal year $2,123,029

Offerings needed to date $1,962,315

Mt. Bethel Membership 9,296

 

 

From the Blog and Photo Gallery


This Lent, Don't Just Give Something Up...Commit to Grow in Faith!
by Gretchen Hornsby
Last Sunday, we were challenged to make a weekly commitment to Christ during Lent. As a visual reminder of our promise to draw closer to Him, we put our fingerprint on a commitment card and on boards that are currently in the Sanctuary and in the Fellowship Hall. This challenge goes beyond the inward tradition of giving something up. It is our opportunity to be outward, allowing others to see the joy we experience when we walk with Jesus. [Read More]

Four New Eagle Scouts
On Sunday, March 9, four outstanding young men were promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony in Fellowship Hall. Kyle Hudon, Harrison Floam, Stewart Hanks, and Christian Sullivan join over 250 other young men who have achieved the Eagle rank in Mt. Bethel's Troop 1011. [Read More]
 
Adam Hamilton's Buckets Don't Hold Water
By Bill T. Arnold, as posted in Patheos, Bible and Culture

Things just got even more interesting for United Methodists. A bishop in New York has called for a cessation of church trials for pastors who celebrate same-gender wedding ceremonies even though such ceremonies violate the church's Book of Discipline. In response, one of the church's leading pastors, Rev. Adam Hamilton, suggested we should think of Scripture as falling into three "buckets." [Read More]

 


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  Upcoming Events

 

 

 

16th Annual Great Day of Service | Saturday, March 22 | 9am-1pm

Breakfast: 7-9am; Communion: 7:30 & 8:30am

Volunteers Are Still Needed!

 

If you have already volunteered fantastic! We look forward to seeing you Saturday morning. If you have not volunteered please go online to register. If you have questions, contact Kibbie Parish: 678-560-7230.

 

 

Grouper's Trivia Night | Tuesday, March 25 | Dinner 6pm, Trivia 7-9pm | Rose and Crown Tavern | To register, contact Kim McGarr: 770-579-9224, ext 25.

 

Gibbs Gardens Trip | April 3 | 9am-4m | $28 plus Lunch at the Cafe

Gibbs Gardens is the best place to see spring burst forth. The beauty of 20 million daffodils across 50 acres of spectacular countryside is breathtaking. Go online to view the Cafe's menu and to RSVP.  

 

Passover Seder Meal Tickets are available to purchase online or in the Bookstore

 

Attention Men!

Good Friday Morning Men's Breakfast 

April 20 | 7:30am | Paper Mill Grill

Breakfast will be served from a buffet. There will be two omelet stations, grits, home fries, etc. Space is limited to 50, so don't wait. Register online. Questions? Contact Ben Hornsby at 678-333-1871. 

 


Coming This Fall! 

Rooted Women's Conference

October 24-25 | Mt. Bethel UMC
Our guest speaker will be Lysa TerKeurst, a New York Times bestselling author and speaker who helps everyday women live an adventure of faith through following Jesus Christ. As president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa has led thousands to make their walk with God an invigorating journey.

 

 

Announcements  

 

Easter Lilies | $12/plant | Deadline is April 8

Easter Lilies will be used to decorate the Sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall for Easter Sunday, April 20. If you would like to honor or remember someone in this way, please register online.

Sign up for Preschool Summer Camps

Mt. Bethel Christian Preschool has lined up an exciting slate of summer camps for 2014 to help your children learn, grow, and have lots of fun this summer. For more information and registration forms, see the Summer Camps section of the Preschool website. Spaces are limited, so sign up now!

 

Mt. Bethel Children's Consignment Sale Disbursement

Go here to apply for disbursement from the consignment sale.

 

Donations needed for CHARGE! Retreat. As we prepare for CHARGE! Retreat 2014, we are in need of some donations: empty baby food jars, bags of men's white t-shirts (size S and M), and boxes of Crayola crayons (name brand important).  Please drop donations off with Sherri Juliani in the Children's Ministry Department. And remember to register you and your 4th and 5th grade students for a fantastic two-day retreat!

 

Rev. Steven Brumbeloe is beginning a new Pastor's Bible Study on Wednesday, April 9th.  His study will be a 6 week study on the Parables from Luke's Gospel.  Join him on Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30am in room A18. 

 

Mt. Bethel is now offering two new Adult Sunday School classes at 11am: Hands and Feet and Stepping Into the Bible. Both classes focus on the study of Scripture and finding ways to serve others.

 

Fitness Classes for Spring!

Join us for one of our many Fitness Classes. Go online for a complete schedule and pricing.   

    

Spring Sports Picture Week | Saturday, March 22 - Thursday, March 27

Check the picture schedule for your teams day and time.  Please be on time, as this is a very tight schedule.

  
Summer Camp Registration is still Open for soccer, baseball, hoops, volleyball, and cheerleading. Register online.

SafeHouse Outreach Urban Gala | Friday, March 21 | 5-7pm Dinner | 7:15pm Program | Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom | Host: Jon Shirek of 11Alive

Fabulous buffet dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck; live band; silent auction; and awards honoring special volunteers. Come hear about the success stories from those we serve. This is a great event for families and a great way to introduce others to the SafeHouse. Register online.


Summer Internship Program
Mt. Bethel offers paid summer internships working with children's, student, and college ministries. If you are interested in applying, please submit an application. For more information, contact Gaylyn.

 

The Mt. Bethel Nursery will be closed on Sunday evening, March 30, and Wednesday evening, April 2, during Spring Break. Regular Sunday evening activities will resume the following Sunday, April 6. If you have any questions, please call the Nursery office at 770-971-2588.

 

The Mt. Bethel Nursery is looking for a nursery staff member with a heart for teaching children. If you feel called to teach children ages birth to two years old on Sunday mornings and assist with diapering, feeding, and care, during Sunday morning services, please contact Debbie Ruth. This is a paid position.

  

Mt. Bethel Day Care Center is now hiring part-time employees to work in the afternoons. If you are 18 years old and have childcare experience please contact Dee Stolz: 678-560-8005.

  

Catechesis registration is now open for the school year 2014-2015. It is first come, first served.  Returning children and incoming siblings of existing families do take priority and must also be re-registered. We only have some spots for new children, so if your child is three by September and is potty trained, you may enroll him/her in Catechesis. Regular attendance is required. Contact Betsy Brown in case of questions.

 

Camp Hope 2014 | May 24-30

We need both teen and adult volunteers. Volunteer Counselor applications are available online. For more information on volunteering and upcoming information sessions, e-mail Christina Graff.

  

Aloha to Aging

Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group | Monday, April 7 | 10:30am

Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. Helpful tips and resources provide comfort and encouragement. 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. Meeting held at Aloha To Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068.

Go online for all of our monthly activities.

 

 


This Week's Schedule:  

  

Sunday, March 23

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 - Kid Quest (K-2nd Grade) - F015

11:00am - The POD (3-5th Grade) - F011

11:00am God's Garden - A35

11:00am Sunday School

12:15pm West Virginia Mission Team - B112

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

4:00pm Confirmation Celebration - Fellowship Hall

4:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal - A18

5:00pm Middle School Life Groups

6:00pm High School Life Groups

8:30pm Men's Basketball - Gym

  

Monday, March 24

10:00am Sallie Mae Wilson Circle - B116

5:00pm Spring Rec - Fields

  

Tuesday, March 25

9:00am Membership Committee - B112

9:30am Mother's Morning Out - D005

10:30am Knitting Angels - B109

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

5:00pm Spring Rec - Fields

6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A25

  

Wednesday, March 26

10:00am Pastor's Bible Study - A18

11:00am Special Projects Committee - B116

1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center

4:00pm iPraise Jr. - A23

4:00pm iPraise - A18

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

5:00pm Spring Rec - Fields

6:00pm 4th/5th Grade Life Groups - F Building

6:30pm Adult Bible Studies

6:30pm SPLAT U - Lower C Hall

6:30pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A35

6:30pm Grief Support Group - B106

6:30pm Divorce Support Group - H House

6:30pm Student Mission Team Meeting - B109

7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - A23

7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18

7:30pm Inside Out - Upper Room

  

Thursday, March 27

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

9:30am Praise Art Trading Card Group - B115 & 116

10:00am Spring 1 Art Class - Community Center

5:00pm Spring Rec - Fields

7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106

  

Friday, March 28

5:00pm Spring Rec - Fields

5:00pm Lynn/O'Quinn Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary

  

Saturday, March 29

8:00am-8:00pm Spring Rec - Fields

10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center

6:00pm Lynn/O'Quinn Wedding - Sanctuary 

 

We also have many Bible Studies and Sunday School classes each week. To find the one that's right for you, visit our website.