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April 20, 2014
Easter Sunday, April 20
7:00am | Sunrise Service
*7:30am | Breakfast | $4
**9:00am | Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
11:00am | Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
*Breakfast will include cheesy scrambled eggs, biscuit, hash brown casserole, bacon, cheese grits, and waffles with strawberries and cream.
**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. Please bring children directly to God's Garden (no "Moments With the Ministers" on Easter), sign in on the computer, and come to the classroom. Please remember that children must have turned three by 9/1/13. All children who turned three after that date, please check in at the Nursery.
Special Needs Sunday School will meet at 11am only.
Also join us for these Holy Week events:
Student Good Friday Service | Friday, April 18 | 12pm | Sanctuary
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Worship Services
Worship Services - April 20
7:00am Sunrise Service - "Who Do You Say That I Am?" - Sixth & Final in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Matthew 16:13-19 - Rev. Steven Brumbeloe
9:00am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "Who Do You Say That I Am?" - Sixth & Final in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Matthew 16:15 - Dr. Randy Mickler
9:00am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall - "Who Do You Say That I Am?" - Sixth & Final in Series: "Questions God Asks" - Matthew 16:15 - Rev. Glenn Ray
11:00am St. Philip UMC - "The Game Changer" - Matthew 16:15 - Rev. Jon Ponders
Our Joys & Concerns
The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our parents, Bill & Ann Martin and Frank & Audrey Gifford by Bobby, Joanna & Rob Gifford.
The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the life of Hugh Duling, now living in the Father's House.
Recently hospitalized: Marthola Crox and Lynn Strickland.
We wish to congratulate Alison Walker & Carlton Self who were married in our Sanctuary by Dr. Randy Mickler on April 12, 2014.
We extend Christian sympathy to Betty Duling in the loss of her husband, Rev. Hugh Duling; and June Hungarland and Michael, Beth, Blake & Benjamin Hauser in the loss of June's brother, Jim Johnston. 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 $207,934
Offerings this fiscal year $2,756,357
Budget offerings needed to date $2,675,885
Mt. Bethel membership 9,436
From the Blog and Photo Gallery
Were you able to visit the Jerusalem Market this past Palm Sunday? Many of our Mt. Bethel children did and were so excited about what they encountered. Read what one of someone had to say about her experience, "Through the Eyes of a Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher." by Jennifer Bell
Lawnmower Repair Every spring, Mt. Bethel men spend a Saturday tuning up and fixing up lawnmowers. It's a wonderful community service, and it raises the funds for two scholarships to be awarded at next months Baccalaureate service. See pictures from Andy Smith here. Kenya Mission Trip: What's it really like? by Donna Lachance Have you felt a tug to go on an international mission trip, but had questions about what it would be like? I went to Kenya last summer with an intergenerational team to serve with Project 82. It was my first international mission trip, and I really didn't know what to expect, but I had felt a strong leading to go, so I went. [Read more]
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This Saturday!
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.
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.

PEP Club "Dick Clark's Top 15 Countdown" Featuring Kurt Wyckoff
Tuesday, April 22 | 6-7:30pm | Fellowship Hall
Watercolor Workshop | Friday, April 25 | MB Community Center | $75
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of what makes a good painting, (color theory, principles and elements, drawing, perspective, etc) as well as various watercolor techniques (pouring, watercolor pencils, wet on wet, glazing, etc.) There will be demos, discussions of work, that which you create and that of established watercolorists. The goal is to have fun while learning, sharing, and practicing our skills through transparent watercolor, while giving glory to God. Email the instructor, Lisa Pruitt, for a supply list or call her at 404-245-3227.
In a Tough Economy - Start a Business for Less Than $1,000 |Saturday, April 26 | 9:30am-12:00pm | B116 | Free
Walt Vignault will present an interactive session on "branding" your personal strengths, your need for applying technology, marketing and financial plans to build a business for less than a $1,000 investment. Handouts include an outline of start-up costs, "typical" financial statements, cash flow, and "sample" business plan outline.
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!
CHARGE! Retreat
is just a few weeks away, and we are making preparations to SHINE our God-colors! It is not too late to register. We would love to have you join us for a weekend of worship, fun, adventure, fellowship, and lots of Jesus! You can register online. Please email Sherri
or call 770-971-3447 for more details, information, or questions. Hope to see you on May 3 and May 4 at CHARGE!

Mt. Bethe| North: Working for Our Future | Saturday, 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.
K-WAR | Sunday, May 4 | 7:30-9:00pm | Free
All High School students are invited to come play K-War on the Mt.Bethel fields immediately after life groups on May 4. Please wear clothes that you can get dirty, and bring your best attitudes and school spirit!

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.
Spirit of America Concert | May 18 | 5pm | Sanctuary
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.
Last Day of School Student Cookout | Wednesday,
May 21 | 1:00-4:00pm | Free
All Cobb County students are invited to join the MBSM staff at East Cobb Park on May 21 following their last final exam. We will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and playing ultimate frisbee. Come join us and celebrate finishing the school year.
Coming This Fall!
Rooted Women's Conference
October 24-25 | Mt. Bethe
l 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
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 Sunday. Go 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.
Visit Starting Point Sunday School Class!
We are young adults comprised of newlyweds, young families, and singles seeking to begin and explore our walk of faith. We strive to incorporate scripture and Christian values into our marriages, families, and lives. We enjoy mission projects and social activities outside of our time together Sunday mornings. Please contact Lindsey Warren if you have any questions.
Mt. Bethel Men Volunteers Needed on May 25 & May 30
Camp Hope is May 25-30 this year, which includes Memorial Day weekend. We will be setting up, registering, and getting our campers on the buses on Sunday, May 25, immediately following the 11am worship service. Campers start arriving at 1pm and departing Mt. Bethel by 3:30pm. We need four-five men (or high school boys) to help tag and load their luggage on the 25th and then unload it on the Friday, 30 when they return around noon. Please contact Barbara Lester if you can help:
770-977-7280.

Summer is almost here! Time to make your plans and reserve your places.
Recreation 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
Student Camps
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 application. For more information, contact Gaylyn.
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.
Alzheimer's/Caregiver Support Group | Monday, May 5 | 10:30am | MB Community Center
Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. Special guest Kim Franklin from the Alz. Association will discuss your loved ones safety at home, wondering and getting lost,etc. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but you must call in advance for care to 678-439-1177 or email info@alohatoaging.org.
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.
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This Week's Schedule:
Sunday, April 20 - Easter
7:00am Sunrise Service on the "Fields of Dreams"
7:30-8:30am Sunrise Breakfast - "Fields of Dreams"
9:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary
9:00am Worship Service - Fellowship Hall
9:00am God's Garden - A35
11:00am Worship Service - Sanctuary
11:00am Worship Service - Fellowship Hall
11:00am God's Garden - A35
Monday, April 21
9:30am Building Better Moms - A18
5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"
7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 1011 - Scout Building
Tuesday, April 22
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"
6:00pm PEP Club - Fellowship Hall
6:30pm McDaniel Ringers - A23
Wednesday, April 23
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 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 24
9:30am Mothers Morning Out - D5-7
9:30am Quilting for Christ - F001
9:30am Praise Art Trading Card Group - B116
10:00am Spring Art Class - Community Center
5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"
7:00pm Circle Presidents - B116
7:00pm Student Missions Celebration - Fellowship Hall
Friday, April 25
10:00am Praise Art Watercolors Class - Community Center
5:00-10:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"
6:30pm Mt. Bethel School of the Arts Recital - Sanctuary
7:00pm Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Middle School Dance - Fellowship Hall
Saturday, April 26
8:00am-8:00pm Spring Recreation Leagues - "Fields of Dreams"
9:30am-12:00pm Start a Business for Less Than $1,000 - B118
10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center
We also have many Bible Studies and Sunday School classes each week. To find the one that's right for you, visit our website.
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