Mt. Bethel UMC

 

 April 13, 2014

 

 

 

Holy Week

 

Palm Sunday and Jerusalem Market 

Sunday, April 13: | 8:15, 9:30, and 11am

On Palm Sunday, we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before His death and resurrection.  An interactive display of elements from a traditional Jerusalem marketplace will be set up in the Connector from 9:30am-12pm.

 

Seder Meal | Thursday, April 17| 6:00pm | Fellowship Hall | $12

Learn how Jewish people celebrate Passover today, how the symbolic foods of Passover picture God's redemption, and how Jesus is beautifully foreshadowed in the Passover celebration and story. Seats are limited. Tickets will be available online and in the Mt. Bethel Bookstore.

 

Church Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18,

 in observance of Good Friday. Join us for our Good Friday Student Service or our Tenebrae Service.

 

Good Friday STUDENT Service | Friday, April 18 | 12pm | Sanctuary

Student Ministry will lead this worship service, which is open to all middle school and high school students wanting to hear and learn more about their faith. Pizza and drinks will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the service. This is an excused absence from school.

 

Tenebrae Service | Friday, April 18 | 7pm | Sanctuary

The Service of Tenebrae, which means darkness or shadows, is a Holy Week devotion which dates back to the 7th or 8th century A.D. and is characterized by successive extinguishing of candles. The service, which is composed primarily of Bible readings about the last hours of Jesus' life, dramatizes Jesus' passion and death.

 

Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 19 | 9-10:30am | Fields of Dreams

You'll want to bring an Easter basket, camera, and friends to the egg hunt that will include an Easter Bunny, petting zoo, and crafts projects!

Please donate one dozen empty plastic eggs and one bag of pre-wrapped

candy for each child participating. No chocolate, please. Drop the eggs and candy in the basket across from the bookstore by April 16. Volunteers are needed to help on Saturday, April 19. Please contact Dianne Hylton.

 

Nursery for children ages five and under is available for all activities and services with the exception of Good Friday Student Service and the Egg Hunt. 

 

Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 20

7:00am | Sunrise Service

7:30am | Breakfast

9:00am* | Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall

11:00am | Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall

 

*Please note this Easter service time is at 9:00am, not 9:30am.

 

No Sunday School. Nursery is provided for all services, except for the Sunrise Service. There will be God's Garden in A35 for the 9:00 and 11am services for children ages three - 4K (children must be three by September 1, 2013). Special Needs Sunday School will meet at 11am only.

 

 


Worship Services   

Worship Services - April 13

 

8:15am Chapel - "Why Are You Afraid?" - Fifth in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Mark 4:35-41- Rev. Carey Akin

 

9:30am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "Why Are You Afraid?" - Fifth in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Mark 4:35-41 - Dr. Randy Mickler

 

11:00am Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall - "Why Are You Afraid?" - Fifth in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Mark 4:35-41 - Rev. Glenn Ray

  

11:00am Kid Quest Children's Worship for K-2nd Graders in F015 "Put Your Sword Away" - John 18:1-11

 
11:00am The P.O.D. Children's Worship for 3rd to 5th Graders in F011 - "Hosanna!" Luke 19:28-44

11:00am St. Philip UMC - "Why Are You Afraid?" - Mark 4:35-41 - Rev. Kim McGarr
 
 

Our Joys & Concerns

  

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Alison Walker and Carlton Self on April 12, 2014, by Curtis & Cathy Walker.

 

The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Dorothy Summerour, now living in the Father's House. The Paschal Candle also burns in honor of the baptisms of Fred L Moore, V., son of Fred & Jessica Moore; and Andrew Wynn Muller, son of Carl & Kelli Muller.

 

Recently hospitalized: Yvonne Carroll, Marthola Crox, Lindsay Davis, John Fraser, Gloria Hutcheson, Rick Posey, Lynn Strickland.   

 

We extend Christian sympathy to Philip and Ruth Ann Sonke and family in the loss of Phillip's mother, Marian Sonke, and to the family and friends of Dorothy Summerour. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of grief. 

 

Weekend Minister on call - 770-354-5433  

 

Our Faithfulness

 

Offerings Received last week $176,034 

Offerings this fiscal year $2,548,423 

Budget offerings needed to date $2,497,492

Mt. Bethel membership 9,436 


 

From the Blog and Photo Gallery


Making the Flower Cross
Next week, a team of volunteers will once again create the Easter crosses and decorate the Sanctuary. If you ever wondered how they did it - or thought about joining the fun - here are some pictures from last year's preparations.


 
From Nicole Taylor: We had a great time at the Catch the Spirit Women's Dinner in March! It was such joy to see the Fellowship Hall bursting with women of all ages and seasons! [read more] [see pictures]
 


Daffodils and New Friends
An enthusiastic group headed out to Gibbs Garden on a beautiful April morning. As always, the daffodils were amazing. We had lots of fun enjoying the flowers and meeting new friends. See pictures of the beauty from Nancy Braun and Millie Atkinson.
 

 
Surprise!
Randy got a big surprise during last week's Traditional service; his longtime assistant and her husband, Debi and Bob Wyatt, came forward to transfer their membership to Mt. Bethel. See the moment, as well as other scenes from the service.


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  Upcoming Events

 

 

 

One of the most beautiful and glorious times of year is fast approaching for Mt. Bethel. Preparing the church and grounds for Easter is a blessed opportunity and a work of love. If you would like to help with that preparation on Saturday, April 19, please come to the B Hall at 10:00am to help with the Lower Roswell flower cross preparation. Lunch will be served! Please email Susan Ziegler or call 770-861-2937 if you are available or if you have any questions.

 


  

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. 

 

 

Building Better Moms | Monday, April 21 | 9:30am | A18
Are you interested in enjoying fellowship and fun with other moms who can relate to your daily joys and challenges? Join us for coffee and more information on a new ministry called Building Better Moms! This group will meet once a month and include moms of newborns through high school age students. Registration will open Mothers Day weekend! Go online for more information or contact Nicole Taylor. 

Pastor's Bible Study | Wednesdays | 10-11:30am | A18

Luke: The Journey - Join Rev. Steven Brumbeloe as he covers the journey Jesus takes to Jerusalem. Participate with Jesus and the conversations he had along the way. This study will focus on the parables from Luke's gospel.

  

 

Student Life Groups "Got Talent" | Sunday, April 27 | 6-7pm | Fellowship Hall

Students, you are invited to our annual end-of-year Life Group Celebration (formerly VMA's). Life Groups will perform live or play a pre-recorded video, and our celebrity judges will vote for first, second, and third place. It's going to be a blast!

 

 

Mt. Bethel North Campus Workday & CookoutSaturday, May 3 | 9:30am-2pm

Come join us as we help clean and prepare Mt. Bethel's new North Campus for the many ministry opportunities that await! The 33-acre campus is beautiful and needs a little help getting it ready for action. We'll have cleaning and organizing, curb painting, and pressure washing. There will also be a free lunch, as our Men's Ministry will be grilling out to celebrate all the hard work. Register online.  

 

 

Thompson-Sheffield Softball Classic 2014 

May 10 | 8:30am 5:30pm | $300 per team

It's time to sign up for this Adult Co-Ed softball tournament supporting recreational ministries. A day filled with great food, fun, fellowship and softball of course! Each team playing is guaranteed at least three games in a round robin format. Semifinals and championship games follow the same afternoon. Deadline to register is April 25.

 


Coming This Fall!
 Rooted Women's Conference
October 24-25 | Mt. Bethel UMC Learn More
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  

  

Attention High School Seniors. It's time to sign up for Baccalaureate Sunday (May 18) and for your Senior Dinner (May 4). You can also apply for a college scholarship to be awarded on Baccalaureate SundayGo here to download the forms for Men's, Women's, and Deborah V. Pierce Music scholarships, or pick up a form in the front office.

 

Fitness Boot Camp | Monday-Thursday | 11:00-11:30am [through May 9]

No additional charge if currently enrolled in unlimited classes ($60 to all others). Complete schedule of fitness classes here.

 

The Spirit of America Concert 2014 is May 18 at 5pm! Join us for a very special time together as we reflect back to the 1940's Big Band era and the days of the USO Show. We are actively recruiting "seasonal singers" to come join us immediately after Spring Break for a five-week commitment of Wednesday evening and/or Sunday afternoon rehearsals. Won't you consider being a part of this thrilling community event? Call or email Sandra Chapman to get on the roster.

 

 

The Born to Believe student Sunday School class is holding a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, April 12, 8am to 3pm, at the North Forest Subdivision. Get more info online, and please support this mission outreach.

 

 

 

 

Summer is almost here! Time to make your plans and reserve your places.

Recreation Camps 
Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Hoops, Cheerleading. See website for details and dates.

Performing Arts Camps

Children's Summer Activities

CHARGE! Retreat | May 3-4 | Camp Lee | 4th & 5th Graders & Parents

June VBS | June 9-12 | 12:30-3:30pm

Family VBS | July 13, 14 & 15 | 6-8:30pm


Preschool Camps
The Preschool will have a variety of summer camps in June and July. See website for details and dates.

Student Camps
Sixers Retreat | May 30-31 | Mt. Bethel

Middle School SIFAT Serve and Learn Experience | June 15 - 20 | Lineville, AL

High School Summer Beach Retreat | June 23 - 27 | Myrtle Beach, SC

fUSE 14 for 7th/8th graders | July 7 - 11 | $350 | Copperhill, TN

High School Camping and Mission Trip | July 24 - 25 | Auburn, AL

See website for more summer activities

 

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Marietta 

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is accepting applications for the next school year - and now enrolling 9th grade students for August 2014 at their Upper School campus at 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road. Join us any Wednesday at 10am for a school tour. Questions? Call 770-971-0245 or email Jackie Grasty.

 


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 applicationFor more information, contact Gaylyn.

 

Rise Up! Parent Seminar | Friday, May 2 | 6:30-8:30pm | Chimney Springs Clubhouse | 6:30-8:30pm | $15/family, includes a copy of Barrett's book. 

Enjoy coffee and dessert as Barrett Johnson, author of The Talk(s) - A Parent's Guide to Critical Conversations about Sex, Dating and Other Unmentionables, equips parents with practical tips for talking to your children about these important issues. Advance online registration required. Questions?

 

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.

 

 

Opportunities to Serve 

  

SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School (June 9-12, 12:30-3:30pm) is all about spreading the good news of Jesus! We want to get children into the Word and get the Word into children. Children will discover God's love as we study how Jesus showed us love through New Testament Bible stories. We're in the planning stages and are looking for adult station leaders and adult/teen crew leaders, as well as teen volunteers to assist in these positions.  Please take time to sign up online and let us know you are going to be a part of an amazing adventure this summer. Questions?  Call Dianne Hylton 770-971-5074

 

MUST Volunteers Needed

MUST annually helps nearly 30,000 people, providing emergency food and baked goods, free clothing, and job assistance. Please contact Daniel if you are able to serve on any of the following dates or to be added to the list for future opportunities. Go here for more information. Located at Elizabeth Inn, 55 Elizabeth Church Road, Marietta. Key dates needed are:

Must Wear:  April 21 - 9:30am - 12:00pm 

MUST Laundry:  April 29 - 6:30-10:30pm

 

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.

 

Donations needed for CHARGE! Retreat

We need 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. 


This Week's Schedule:  

  

Sunday, April 13

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

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

5:00pm Middle School Life Groups

6:00pm High School Life Groups

8:30pm Men's Basketball - Gym

  

Monday, April 14

5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

  

Tuesday, April 15

9:00am Membership Committee - B112

9:30am Mother's Morning Out

10:30am Knitting Angels - B109

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

5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A23

  

Wednesday, April 16

10:00am Pastor's Bible Study - A18

11:00am Special Projects Committee - B116

1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center

4:00pm iPraise Jr. - A18/23

4:30pm iPraise - A18

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

5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

6:30pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal - A23

6:30pm Adult Bible Studies

6:30pm Grief Support Group - B106

6:30pm Divorce Support Group - H House

6:30pm SPLAT U Children's Program - F001, F011, F015

7:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal - Sanctuary

7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - A18

7:30pm Inside Out - Upper Room

  

Thursday, April 17

9:30am Mothers Morning Out - D5-7

10:00am Spring Art Class - Community Center

5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

6:00pm Seder Meal - Fellowship Hall  

7:00pm Prayer Ministry - B106

  

Friday, April 18 - Church Offices Closed

12pm Good Friday Student Service - Sanctuary 

5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

7:00pm Tenebrae Service - Sanctuary

  

Saturday, April 19

8:00am-8:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

9:00-10:30am Easter Egg Hunt - "Fields of Dreams"

10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center

8:00am-8:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"

  

  

 

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