Upcoming Events

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!

National Day of Prayer

The Chapel will be open from 7:00am to 7:00pm for the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1. 

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

The Ruth Young Cancer Support Group | Tuesday, May 6 | 7:00pm | MB Community Center

Our guest speaker will share information on "Hereditary Cancer Screening." If you or anyone in your family history has had cancer, this information is very important about the benefits of genetic testing. Please contact Sandy Weber to make a reservation for the meeting.

Bookstore Customer Appreciation Day

9am-7:30pm for

snacks, sale items, and spring gifts for Mother's Day and Graduation!

Thompson-Sheffield Softball Classic 2014 

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

Come experience "Turn the Radio On," the theme of this year's annual Spirit of America concert presented by the Mt. Bethel UMC Worship Arts Ministry, featuring Big Band Atlanta and guest choirs from local churches.  

Last Day of School Student Cookout | Wednesday, 

May 21 | 1:00-4:00pm | Free

Announcements   

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.

 

 

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

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 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.

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.

The 7th Annual Wesley Foundation Golf Classic is Monday, May 5, at the Achasta Golf Course in Dahlonega. If you would like to play or be a sponsor, go online for more information or call Nathan Dickens at 706-867-5937.

Opportunities to Serve 

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 email Barbara Lester if you can help.

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. 

The Next West Virginia Mission Trip is July 24-27. Please consider being a part of this team as we do  humanitarian (no construction) work among the poverty stricken in the beautiful Appalachia area of the U.S. Email Larry Armstrong or call him at 678-457-7524.