Bethlehem News - May 29, 2026
Click below to read updates from various ministries at Bethlehem United Methodist Church
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We are worshipping together this Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary Sunday School classes will meet at 9:00 a.m.
Flower Info for 2026 Worship Services – If you would like to have flowers for worship services, please let Dana Smyth (615-794-6721 or dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com) know the date/dates that you would like or use this Sign-Up Genius link (www.Bethlehemumc.com/flowers) and select the Sunday/Sundays you want. Arrangements are $60.00 each and can be taken home following the 10:15 worship service.
This week's worship service will be live streamed and recorded on our church website and on Facebook and YouTube. Currently the worship bulletin is available on the website by clicking on the All Media tab, then the Media tab and then the Bulletin and Announcements tab.
If you get the following error message on the All Media tab
“403. That’s an error.
We're sorry, but you do not have access to this page. That’s all we know.”
Please scroll down the page to the website info that is actually there for you to see.
You may give online by going to the church website. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Ron Whitler.
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Please contact April Jackson, Director of Children's Ministries (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com) for more info on any of these children's activities.
Happy Birthday Gift
May this week find you with warm hearts! If your child has an upcoming birthday, please remind them that April has a little Birthday gift for them that they can get when they come to Sunday School or Church! Birthday gifts have been kid suggested and kid approved. I'm so excited to help your child celebrate their special day in 2026 with a "Happy, Happy day" gift!
Rainforest Falls VBS Needs
VBS is June 8-12; if you have rainforest decor like fake or live tropical plants, monkeys, toucans, butterflies, etc. that you would like to donate or let us borrow, we would be grateful!
If you haven't registered as a Volunteer, be sure to use this link: www.bethlehemumc.com/vbs and do so today! Volunteer training is May 31 at 9:00 a.m. (in the Old Sanctuary). All adult volunteers are asked to attend a training session and complete a Background Check.
Please keep the children, youth workers and adults in your prayers for this week of learning about God’s love.
Children’s Church
Please make sure that you use the Sign Up sheets in the Narthex to register your children. If possible, please sign them in before the service begins. Children's church is offered each week.
Worship Bags
Worship bags are on the hooks in the hallway across from Pastor Mary Beth’s office. You are always welcome to donate new or gently used quiet gadgets.
Nursery Available
Nursery is available for children 3 and under, every Sunday morning from 8:45 a.m. until the end of the 10:15 a.m. worship service.
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Please contact Alison Bocking (abocking@bethlehemumc.com) for more info on any of these youth activities:
Friends and guests between 6th and 12th grade are always welcome at all of our youth events!
Dear Parents,
Somehow Maycember has officially come to an end and summer is already here! We know the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of awards days, finals, graduations, sports, concerts and trying to remember what day it even is. We’re so excited for all the fun, memories and moments ahead this summer with our youth community.
Sunday school will dive back into our study on the Israelites this week and learn more about God’s people in the wilderness. Youth group is back too with pizza, popcorn and a movie night featuring Cars by popular request! Please note that pick-up will be at 7:15 pm. We can’t wait to see everyone there.
VBS will be here soon! The next and last VBS Orientation Meeting for volunteers is scheduled for May 31 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Please plan to attend if you are scheduled to volunteer.
A Summer Prayer
Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade...
Lord, help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all your people.- Author Unknown
Grace and peace,
Alison Bocking+
Director of Youth Ministries
Looking ahead:
·May 31 – Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Youth Group 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· June 7 – Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Youth Group 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· June 14 – Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Youth Group 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· June 21-26 – Hinton Mission Trip
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Super Important Links:
Youth Calendar
Click here to view and subscribe to our new and improved Google Youth Calendar!
iPhone Users: Click here to subscribe to our Youth Calendar
Click here to join the Youth Parent's group chat on GroupMe
Click here to pick a Calendly date
Do you have a soccer game, orchestra performance, community play you'd like Alison to attend? Or maybe a family game night? Dinner outing? Parent chat over coffee? Please sign up for a date and time. If the time exceeds one hour, please select an additional block of time.
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June Communion Offering
The communion offering on June 7 will be directed to Kathy’s Backpacks. For more than 30 years, Bethlehem members have given backpacks and school supplies to every school in Williamson County. The project started with 50 backpacks and now more than 300 are distributed. The cost of one backpack filled with supplies is approximately $30. Money collected from the communion offering will help cover the cost of the backpacks and supplies needed for each one. You may bring your offering to the altar rail during communion or donate online and designate for Kathy’s Backpacks.
Monthly Mission
The next monthly mission will be Sunday, June 14, when we will collect beans and rice. Please plan to bring your beans and rice to the altar during the designated time during the worship service.
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Issues of the May/June Upper Room are in the black mailbox just outside the Sanctuary doors and on the tables in the Narthex. Contact Dana Smyth if you have questions or need more info.
If you’re moving through a particularly difficult place in life perhaps a Stephen Minister could help. We currently have Stephen Ministers available to help you through a difficult journey. Please contact Pat Smith (psmith@bethlehemumc.comor 615-794-6721) for more info.
If you have surgery planned or are ever in the hospital unexpectedly, please let the church know. You can email Dana Smyth or call the church office (615-794-6721). She will forward the information to the staff.