Mt. Bethel UMC 

 


 July 6, 2014

 

  

 

 

We struggle when we talk about our faith. We so often don't know how to use it in a sentence. I've been in places where a person is trying to describe what it means to be a Christian to them, and they say things like, "when I started my walk with Christ," or "when I began living my life a different way." We want to use the word faith, but we don't know how. It is hard to implement a word into a sentence when you're not real sure what it means. I believe it is because faith is not something tangible. We can't reach out and grab it. Faith is not simple. But how can we try to simplify it? As Christians, first and foremost, but also as Methodists, we need to be able to explain what it means to be a person of the Christian faith. 


This Sunday, let's look at what our faith means to us and how it doesn't have to be difficult to understand or explain. Join me at 9:30 or 11am in the Sanctuary as we unpack "Faith Made Simple."


Rev. Steven Brumbeloe

 


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Worship Services   

Worship Services - July 6

 

8:15am Worship in the Chapel - "Independence or In Dependence?" - Psalm 62:5-8 and Zechariah 4:6 - Rev. Kim McGarr


9:30am & 11:00am Sanctuary - "The Christian Foundation" - First in Series: "Faith Made Simple" - Rev. Steven Brumbeloe

  

NOTE: The Contemporary service will join with the Traditional service on Sunday, July 6.  

 

For Children ages 5K-5th grade:

9:30 Sunday school in the Education Building

11:00 NO Kid's Quest or POD. Worship with your family in the Sanctuary today.

 

11:00am St. Philip UMC - Gabe Barrett

 

Summer shuttle schedule: We will run buses ONLY at Dickerson and not at Terrell Mill). Normal shuttle service will resume August 10.

  

We will not be serving Sunday breakfast during the summer. Sunday breakfast will resume on August 3. 

  

Healing Service is this Sunday, July 6, at 12:15pm in the Chapel. All are welcome.

  

 

Our Joys & Concerns 

 

The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my husband, A.G. Pulliam, and my granddaughter, Lauren Cooper, by Polly Pulliam.

 

The Paschal Candle burns in honor of the baptism of Adalynn Ridley Mitchell, daughter of James & Johanna Mitchell.

 

Recently hospitalized: Connie Church, Gloria Craig, Susan Davis, and Kay Roberts.

 

Congratulations to Eddie & Crissie Carswell on the birth of their granddaughter, Madison Claire Carswell, daughter of Richard & Kelly Carswell, on June 23, 2014.

 

Welcome New Members: Mark, Ashley and London Pendas, 2275 Rosemoore Walk, Marietta, GA 30062, 678-503-8348

 

Weekend Minister on call: 770-354-5433  

 

From the Blog and Photo Gallery


God Moved Powerfully at Beach Retreat
by Ana Pierce
Do you want to know what 55 high school students do on a beach retreat? Ana Pierce of Student Ministries recounts the week-long trip to Myrtle Beach. [Read More]


Serving More than Lunch
by Gretchen Hornsby
It was time to pick my first graders up from the cafeteria. In the chaos of cleaning up and lining up 25 six-year-olds, I noticed several children stuffing something in their pockets. [Read More]


 

  Upcoming Events  

    
 
Open House for Upper School is This Sunday!

The Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is hosting an Admission Open House on Sunday, July 6 from 2-4pm at the new Upper School campus. The address is 2509 Post Oak Tritt, Marietta, GA 30062. Please call 770-971-0245 with any questions.

   
 
 
 
fUSE: Summer Camp for 7th & 8th Grade Students 
July 7-11 | Camp Whitewater Express Adventure Camp in Copperhill, TN 
 
 
  


 
Family VBS - Love2: Where Families Share God's Love July 13-15 | 6-8:30pm 
We are excited to announce that Family VBS is returning Join us for our evening adventure for the whole family.

 

 

Extreme Grandparenting | Sundays: July 13, 20, & 27 | 9:30am | A18  

Dianne Hylton and Joyce Ray will lead a discussion that celebrates, enlightens, and encourages adults who are in this most precious stage of life. Register online, and for more information, contact Genia Crane. 

 

Habitat Build 2013  

 

Habitat Build Begins July 19

There are 16 scheduled build days, six of which are Saturdays. "Lunch & Learns" will be offered on a variety of home maintenance and improvement topics. Register online now! There are still dates available to provide lunches at the builds.

   


Whitewater Summer Sunday | Sunday, July 20 | 12:30pm-7:15pm
The whole day is only $30 per person! Price includes admission to the park, meal voucher for lunch ($11.50 value), and a ride to and from the park! Register today!

  

 

  

Stagedoor Studios: Surf's Up| July 21-25 | 9am-2:30pm, plus final performance at 6pm on July 25

This camp is for rising 1st -through rising 6th grade children. Cost increases after July 1. Register online.

 

 

 

 

Announcements    

 

 

Thank you Mt Bethel! Once again, your generosity has amazed us. Our mission team has enough shoes for every child, parent, and guardian to receive a new pair when we visit in Kenya later this month. If you are interested in learning more about Project 82 Kenya, please visit our website

 or call Gayle or Anita at 770-977-7114. 

 

 

Mt. Bethel is hosting Sandi Patty and Veritas in concert on Sunday night, October 5, in the Sanctuary. Joining Sandi and Veritas will be our 100-plus voice choir. Mt. Bethel members can purchase tickets at a special rate in the Bookstore until the concert date or it sells out. Go online for complete information.

  

  

Rooted Women's Conference | October 24-October 25

The local women's conference that you've been asking for is here! Mt. Bethel is partnering with churches across the North Georgia area to bring you The Rooted  Women's Conference. Our featured speaker this year will be Lysa TerKuerst, President of Proverbs 31 ministries and New York Times bestselling author. Please join this community of women, as Lysa leads us to become rooted in our faith! Go online for more information and to register.

  

The Kingsmen to Perform at Marietta Campgrounds

The Kingsmen have been invited to perform for the opening night of the Marietta Campmeeting on Friday, July 18 at 7:30pm. Go online for more information.

 

Mt. Bethel Day Care is now hiring a full-time assistant teacher in the 3-year-old class and a full-time assistant teacher in the Infant class. Please stop by the Day Care Center to pick up an application or contact Dee Stolz.

 

 

Opportunities to Serve 

 

Operation Christmas Child  

Children's Ministry is collecting items for Operation Christmas Child boxes that will be packed during Family VBS July 14. We need the following items: comb, brush, colorful bandages, hand wipes, small packs of tissues, lip balm, emery board/nail clippers, travel sewing kits, hair ribbons, barrettes, pony tail holders, small hand mirror, compass, tape measure, led keychain. Please bring to the Children's Ministry Department. Contact Dianne Hylton with any questions.

 

 

 

  

 


This Week's Schedule:   

  

Sunday, July 6

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 God's Garden - A35

11:00am Sunday School

12:15pm Healing Service - Chapel

2:00-4:00pm Academy Open House - North Campus

6:30pm Men's Basketball - Gym

  

Monday, July 7

8:30am - Basketball Camp - Gym

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

10:00am Preschool Summer Camp

7:00pm West Virginia Mission Team - B109

  

Tuesday, July 8

8:00am Membership Committee - B112

8:30am Basketball Camp - Gym

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

10:00am Preschool Summer Camp

10:30am Knitting Angels - B109

  

Wednesday, July 9

8:30am Basketball Camp - Gym

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

10:00am Book Talk - B106

10:00am Preschool Summer Camp

10:00am The Christ-Centered Woman - B118

1:00pm Bridge Group - Community Center

  

Thursday, July 10

8:30am Basketball Camp - Gym

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

10:00am Preschool Summer Camp

7:00pm PURSUIT - Upper Room

  

Friday, July 11

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

9:30am Quilting for Christ - Community Center

10:00am Preschool Summer Camp

  

Saturday, July 12

10:00am Alcoholics Anonymous - Community Center

10:30am Happy Tails Volunteer Orientation - B118

6:00pm Aeropagus Meeting - 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.