Bethlehem News - June 12, 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 Thank You!
We have had an amazing week growing closer to God and closer to one another as we've explored the "nature" of God, surrounded by the incredible nature at Rainforest Falls VBS. With tired feet and smiles on our faces, we are grateful for this week to help 75 registered campers, 15 youth, and 25 adults learn important truths from God's word: God is our Creator, God knows everything, God is our safe place, God is love, and God is forever! We watched for ways that God is at work in our lives and we were not disappointed. We also helped other kids learn about God's love by building school kits and bringing in over $1,000 for Operation Christmas Child gift boxes. Thank you for the many ways that you supported this ministry with your prayers, gifts of decor, presence during the week, help with set up and clean up, and more!
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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Monthly Mission
The next monthly mission will be Sunday, June 14 (THIS SUNDAY), 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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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.