Important Upcoming Events - August 15, 2025
Sunday Schedule
Bethlehem’s Sunday schedule is Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Love on Wheels Help Needed
Love On Wheels, one of our mission projects that was started by Bethlehem's Dr. Kathy Kunkel for foster care children, is in DIRE need of baby wipes. There will be a tub in the Narthex this Sunday to collect any that come in. Please consider helping provide this much needed item.
Music Notes
Click the links below to hear music we'll sing in the worship service this Sunday, August 10. We welcome guest artist, Jack Greer.
1. Manna From Heaven - key of F or capo 3 D
https://youtu.be/6XPpFAOeM9U?feature=shared
2. Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
https://youtu.be/KV7KFP6LUwE?feature=shared
3. Honey in the Rock
https://youtu.be/wDGDrLU1XcM?feature=shared
4. Fill My Cup, Lord
https://youtu.be/IL4fzgpyPPk?feature=shared7
5. Go Now In Peace
https://youtu.be/oJkQ9YHIkz0?si=ZrrN1Wg0AvJB3P1y
Prayer Warriors Next Meeting August 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Bethlehem has a group of Prayer Warriors that meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. If you have a prayer request you would like this group to lift in prayer, please contact either Betty Swilley (swilleyb@bellsouth.net) or Pat Smith (psmith@bethlehemumc.com). Everyone is invited on Tuesday, August 19.
Additional Handicap Parking Spaces
Please reserve the NEW Additional Handicapped Parking Spaces near the main Sanctuary entrance for those with Handicapped placards. We have church members who can not walk a long distance and need to be able to park close to the door in order for them to attend worship.
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. Each month, we also need 4 communion servers. Please use this Sign-Up Genius link: www.bethlehemumc.com/worshiphelp or contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) if you can help, 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
August 22 — Parent’s Night Out
August 25 — Soul Sisters Begin Fall Session
September 1 — Church Closed for Labor Day
September 7 — 3rd Grade Bible Adventure and Acolyte Training
September 8 — Monday Night Men’s Group Begins Fall Session
September 14 — Monthly Mission — Beans and Rice
October 12 — Monthly Mission — Pasta and Pasta Sauce
October 13 — Church Closed for Columbus Day
October 25 — Trunk ‘R Treat