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Lenten Sermon Series
Give It Up!
| Feb 21 |
Give Up Comfort Zones (hear the sermon)** |
| Feb 28 |
Give Up Worry (hear the sermon)** |
| Mar 7 |
Give Up Perfection |
| Mar 14 |
Give Up the Past |
| Mar 21 |
Give Up Negativity |
| Mar 28 |
Give Up Apathy |
| Apr 1 |
(Maundy Thursday) - Give Up Selfishness
(service of Holy Communion) |
| Apr 2 |
(Good Friday) - Tenebrae Service (this will be a service of lights, music and a reading of the passion story of Jesus' crucifixion from the Holy Scripture) |
| Apr 4 |
(Easter) - Give Up Death |
All are Welcome! - Come Join Us! |
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The Bethlehem Players
present
March
12-20
at the
Bethlehem UMC
Performing Arts Center
Directed and Co-Written by
Dietz Osborne
For Tickets, contact
615-791-6456, ext. 2
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| If you missed last Sunday, listen to the sermon HERE |
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| Upcoming Church Events—Don’t Miss Out! |
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| March |
Mar 7
5-7:30pm
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Taste of Italy (youth fundraiser, CLC gym) $7/person; $25/family max
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Mar 11
5:30pm
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Preschool Fundraiser dinner and silent auction (CLC gym) $5/person; $25 family max. Contact Sissie Hargreaves at 591-0501 with questions.
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Mar 12-20
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Mar 14
2am
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Daylight Savings Time begins
(Spring forward)
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8:15 & 10:45am
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Monthly Mission Sunday- Dried Beans (lectern side) and Rice (pulpit side). All foods go to support Feed America First
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8:15 & 10:45am
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Scout Sunday to honor all scouts past and present
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Mar 20
8am-Noon
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Church Work Day sponsored by the Trustees. Bring your tools, work gloves and smile. Lots of hands makes a lighter load for everyone. Have all this FUN for FREE!!!
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Mar 21
5-7pm
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"Fireproof" Movie/Date night (Old Sanctuary) sponsored by the Adult Ministries. Childcare provided for children not already in Yummies/ Treasure Hunters.
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7pm
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Council of Stewards meeting (Banquet Hall)
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| March 2010 Calendar |
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| Place these events on your calendar NOW! |
| Apr 04 |
Easter Sunday
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| Apr 05 |
Church office closed for Easter
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| Apr 17 |
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| Apr 26 |
Bethlehem Open Golf Tournament
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| June 21-25 |
Vacation Bible School; contact Rebecca, 794-6721
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Jul 16
4:30- 8pm
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| Weekly Activities |
| Sunday mornings |
| 8:15- 9:15 |
Worship service |
| 9:30-10:30 |
Sunday School (all ages) |
| 10:45-11:45 |
Worship service |
| Sunday nights |
| 5:00pm |
YUMmies, Treasure Hunters and Children's Choirs |
| 6-6:30pm |
Children's choir rehearsal |
| 6:15-7pm |
Adult choir rehearsal |
| 6:30pm |
Open basketball |
Wednesday nights
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| 6:15-7pm |
Vespers and Adult handbell practice |
| 5:30-6:30pm |
Youth choir rehearsal |
| 6:30-7pm |
Youth choir dinner |
| 7-8:05pm |
Youth group |
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| Other Weekly Events |
Monday
7-8pm
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Women's Bible study (TBD) |
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7-8pm
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Men's Bible study (TBD) |
Tuesday
6:30am
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Men's Devotional (Chick-fil-A Cool Springs) |
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1:15pm
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Bible study with Pastor Ryan (204) |
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7-8pm
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Women's Prayer group (TBD) |
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| Email Prayer Chain |
We are beginning a new email prayer list so persons who desire to be able to pray for situations that arise throughout the week can get information and updates so they can have more focused prayer and be responsive to the needs of those we are praying for. If you are interested in being a part of this list, please send an email to Pat Smith at  and let her know you would like to be included in all future email prayer requests and the email address where you would like the email to be sent. |
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Inclement Weather Policy
The Church's inclement weather policy is to cancel ALL activities EXCEPT worship services when Williamson County schools are closed. The means, all meetings, Bible Study group, basketball practices, Preschool or other activities are cancelled if schools are closed.
Worship services will ALWAYS be held regardless of the weather.
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| Ministry Opportunities |
Meals on Wheels Need YOU!!!
Around 1974, the United Methodist Women at Bethlehem joined the Church Women of Franklin to start the Meals on Wheels program. Today, that program serves 120 meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Bethlehem is responsible for the third Monday in each month. There are two teams of delivery people, so each driver only delivers six times per year. The city is divided into six routes with each route delivering approximately 20 meals. Teams of two leave from First UMC in Franklin at 11:15-11:30 and finish between 12:30-12:45. Some people do this on their lunch hour. This ministry needs a few new drivers and a list of people willing to substitute. Most of the people that receive meals are elderly and on fixed incomes. Equally important is the opportunity to offer a friendly greeting and let these people know God's people care about them. If this sounds like a good way to spend six hours a year, contact Rebecca Little at  or 794-6721. |
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Buy and Use Kroger Gift Cards to Benefit Youth
The Youth are selling Kroger Gift Cards. Each card has a beginning balance of $20.00 on it. The BEST part of using Kroger Gift Cards is all the money you add to the gift card can be used to purchase groceries; IT COSTS YOU NOTHING EXTRA! Any dollar amount can be added at the grocery store before you begin to check out. Complete instructions are available with the cards. Remember, there is no surcharge for using a Kroger Gift Card. Kroger pays us 4% on each dollar spent using a gift card. The cards may be purchased by contacting Janet at  or 591-9275.
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Stay Informed
of what's happening at Bethlehem by reviewing our newsletters. February 24, 2010 newsletter*
(click here for previous newsletters) |
 Would you like to visit Bethlehem UMC but don't know how to find us? "Our Location" page has downloadable instructions. (more) |
Bethlehem Youth 
Bethlehem United Methodist youth are alive in the Spirit of the risen Christ! Come visit our site and experience the spiritual growth. (more) |
 New to Bethlehem?
Check out our "Newcomers?" page and find out more information about this community and congregation. (more) |
Worship Services
Worship is at the heart of Christian community. In worship we are reminded of who we are and who's we are. Come discover the meaning and fullfillment God intended for all. (more)
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Meet the Pastor
Pastor Ryan Bennett joined the Bethlehem family in June 2009. Learn more about him here
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