Bethlehem News - July 5, 2024
Click below to read updates from various ministries at Bethlehem United Methodist Church
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We are worshipping in person together this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for the Summer Concert Series “Come Together.” Sunday School will be from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This week's worship service will be live streamed and recorded on our church website and on Facebook. Currently the worship bulletin is available on the website then by clicking on News tab, then Bulletin and Announcements tab.
The 2024 flower sign-up sheets are in the Church Office. Arrangements are $50.00 each and can be taken home after the end of the 10:45 worship service. Flowers can also be reserved using this Sign-Up Genius link (www.Bethlehemumc.com/flowers) and select the Sunday/Sundays you want or you may contact Dana Smyth 615-794-6721.
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.
Fish Fry Family Fun Zone Sponsors Needed
Do you love the Family Fun Zone? Please consider sponsoring, so that we can offer free fun activities to all families who attend! You can even have your business logo added to the banner!
Fish Fry Toys Needed
It's time to bring in any gently used stuffed animals, toys, McDonald's or Sonic toys, etc. for our Fishing Booth. Kids love seeing what they're going to catch! Contact April Jackson for more information.
Skate and Sonic Day
Let's have a Skate and Sonic Day on Wednesday, July 24! RSVP to April to ride in the church van; space is limited. 3rd - 5th graders are welcome to come without an adult. We will leave the church at 12:30 (OR meet us at Brentwood Skate Center from 1:00 to 3:00) with pick up at the Grassland Sonic at 3:30.
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 during each service.
Worship Bags
Worship bags are on the hooks in the hallway across from Pastor Craig’s office. Keep us in mind if you get tired of your Rubik's cubes or other quiet gadgets and want to donate new or lightly used items.
Nursery Available
Nursery is available for children 3 and under, on Sunday mornings from 8:10 a.m. through the end of the 10:45 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 and Youth,
Happy July! Our team had an adventurous trip to Atlanta! We served people experiencing homelessness at St. Mark’s UMC in downtown Atlanta. We prepped breakfast including cracking and cooking 216 eggs, served the meal and assisted with cleanup. That afternoon we rode the coasters at Six Flags and enjoyed a float down the Chattahoochee River on Sunday before returning home (including a stop at Buc-ee’s)!
Sunday school will meet this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Please note that Sunday school moves to 10:30 a.m. for the month of July as we celebrate our Summer Concert Series with one service at 9:30 a.m.
Youth group resumes on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. and continues weekly in July. We hope to see many of you this week!
“O creator and mighty God, you have promised strength for the weak, rest of the laborers, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love. O creator and mighty God, help us to continue in your promise. Amen.”
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Peace,
Alison Bocking+
Director of Youth Ministries
Upcoming Events:
Looking ahead:
· July 14 – Sunday School: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Youth Group, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· July 21 – Sunday School: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Youth Group, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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
GroupMe
Click here to join the Youth Parent's group chat on the GroupMe app.
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 July 14 when we will collect pasta and pasta sauce. Please plan to bring your pasta and pasta sauce to the altar during the singing of the first hymn/song to share with those less fortunate. All items collected will be given to Feed America First.
Meals on Wheel
Meals on Wheels has experienced an increased demand for persons needing meals. If you can spare a couple of hours once a month to help deliver meals, please contact Brenda Wilhoite (615-473-5217) for more info.
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Issues of the July/August Upper Room are now available in the Narthex and the black mailbox just outside the Sanctuary doors. 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 email Pat Smith or call her at 615-794-6721.
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.