Important Upcoming Events - May 30, 2025
Sunday Schedule
Bethlehem’s Sunday schedule is Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Senior Adult and Guest Parking
Please reserve the Senior Adult Parking Spaces and Guest Parking Spaces near the main Sanctuary entrance for Senior Adults and Guests. We have church members who cannot walk a long distance and need to be able to park close to the door in order for them to attend worship.
Music Notes
Click the links below to hear music we'll sing in the worship service this Sunday, May 18.
1. House of the Lord
https://youtu.be/h8uKldEUrPE?si=ajjRe3ePHhPp6Q8H
2. The Church's One Foundation
https://youtu.be/wzTNKcQhfJQ?si=Gjg3OThFQfOS4mV2
3. The Jesus Way
https://youtu.be/ARSGgC9iQb0?si=0Zj5VYwOD56csQBb
4. They'll Know We Are Christians
https://youtu.be/3EBShVUTH0U?si=zy570c0cbWv9lCBA
5. To Dwell As One
https://youtu.be/GVOPEI_6VD0?si=mKoDe8OuN5ahZEDe
Music Help Needed
We are looking to add more drummers to the praise band rotation. If you play the drums and would like to play a couple times a month, please reach out to our music director, Dann Childers.
We Have Plenty of Fish Fry T-Shirts
We have plenty of old Fish Fry T-Shirts. Many thanks for all your help.
VBS Orientation
It's almost time to trek into the great North and explore what it means to trust Jesus in a wild world! What an amazing setting to help kids discover the awesome love and power of Jesus! We're going to "pack" this week full of Bible-learning experiences, team building games, sciency fun experiences, creative play, and songs that will speak truth to us long after the week is over! Plus, we'll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life! Let's all get together and make sure that we are ready to go! Please plan to attend the fun Sunday orientation meeting:
•Sunday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the Old Sanctuary (your kids can come too!)
Registration has CLOSED. If you need to register a child who is coming with you, contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com). This is such a fun and important theme. The prayer is that we all have an awesome time and come away closer to God and closer to one another. Wherever He Leads Us!
VBS Decoration Help Needed
It's almost time for VBS! Do you have any tree stumps, cut pieces of wood, birch branches, tents, camping supplies, or other Alaskan-themed decorations that we could use? We would love Christmas trees too. Talk with April Jackson to share items or ideas that will help set the environment for our kids to learn that in a world that is always changing, Jesus is our True North!
Safer Spaces Training — June 6
Safer Spaces Training will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2 (Omni Classroom). This session, let by Terry Carty, will delve into the details of living out our safe spaces policy. Anyone interested in learning the details are welcome to attend. Those leading our children, youth or at risk adults on a regular basis are particularly encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Jen McQuiston jen@mcquistontn.com
Fish Fry Silent Auction Help Needed
Fish Fry Silent Auction Donations are now being collected. We need your help to make it possible. Please consider what you, your small group or even the places you frequent can donate to the auction. Vacation spots, sporting event and entertainment tickets, golf foursomes, gift baskets, artwork, and gift cards are wildly popular. Contact the team at auction@bethlehemumc.com about donations or with questions. Donations can be dropped off at the church's office during regular office hours, Monday - Friday.
Dr. Craig Goff Retirement Celebration
Please join us in the Banquet Hall after the worship service on June 8 to say good-bye to Craig & Stephanie.
Retirement Celebration Thank You
Many thanks to everyone who has signed up to bring food or drinks to the retirement celebration for Craig & Stephanie Goff next Sunday.
2025 Flower Sign-Ups
Flowers are needed for the 2025 Worship Services. Arrangements are $50.00 each and can be taken home after the end of the worship service. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) for more info or by using this link: http://www.bethlehemumc.com/flowers.
Worship Help Needed
Each week we need several people to help lead our worship services by being Greeters/Ushers or Liturgists. Also, the first Sunday of the month we need Communion Servers. If you would like to sign up for any of these slots for the month of June, please contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) if you have questions or need more info.
Safety & Security Measures
In an effort to provide safety for the church staff, preschool and Chesterton Academy of the Incarnation, all exterior doors will be locked during the week. If you arrive at church and the door by the Sanctuary is locked, please ring the doorbell or call the church (615-794-6721) for assistance.
Save the Date for These Important Events
June 8 — Dr. Craig Goff last Sunday — Retirement Party
June 8 — Monthly Mission — Beans and Rice
June 8 — Fish Fry Tickets go on Sale
June 9 - 13 — VBS 9:00 a.m. to Noon Each Day
June 19 — Church Closed for Juneteenth
July 4 — Church Closed for Independence Day
July 13 — First Sunday for Mary Beth Bernheisel
July 13 — Monthly Mission — Pasta and Pasta Sauce
July 18 — Fish Fry
July 21 — Church Closed for Fish Fry Recovery
July 27 — Fill Backpacks