Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church

Shifting

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:54:16 +0000

Have you heard about the “Shifting,” that’s going to begin on February 26 in Mt. Bethel’s approach to ministry? Last Sunday, I shared the news of a new approach our church staff has embraced for Mt. Bethel’s ministries. The sad fact is that in spite of the universal Church’s best efforts, we are losing the next generation. Take a room full of second grade children in a Sunday School class at church today, and then erase seven out of ten names by the time those children are out of high school. That’s the number of children that studies show won’t be followers of Christ, or regular church attendees.

The answer to reaching the next generation for Christ isn’t better programs. During the two or three hours a week that the average family is at church, the church does a lot of great things. But, in order to be more effective, the church must make a shift in equipping parents to become the primary spiritual trainers in their own homes. Sadly, too many parents feel ill-equipped to teach and train their children spiritually.

We have “outsourced” the spiritual training of our children and the result is a lost generation. The Scriptures are very plain as to the family’s responsibility:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your strength and with all your soul. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

The church is here to provide support and guidance, but not to replace parental spiritual teaching.

Join us for a special worship service February 26. The service begins at 9:30 and will continue to 12:00noon in the Sanctuary and Gym. Children below the sixth grade will report to their regular nurseries, God’s Garden and POD/Kid’s Quest rooms. Students from the sixth grade up and all adults will go the Sanctuary or Gym at 9:30. After the service, a free lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall.

Let’s experience this “Shift” together!

God Bless,
Randy

A Shift is Coming: February 26

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:05:38 +0000

One Service in Two Locations | Lunch Follows

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, student, single, divorced, remarried—whatever your home looks like—you’ll want to join us at 9:30am in the Sanctuary or the Christian Activities Center (CAC) for a special service unveiling the “Shift” Mt. Bethel will be making in the way we do ministry.

Please bring your middle school and high school students with you to the service. We also have a special program for your younger children. Please take them to the following locations for the entire service:

6 weeks to 2 years old: Nursery
2-year olds: Sunday school
All Catechesis classes will meet
3’s( 3 by 9/1/2011) and 4’s: C101; C103; C104; C106 (near the Fellowship Hall)
5k, 1st and 2nd grades: F015 (Kid Quest)
3rd, 4th and 5th grades: B200 (The POD)

The Special Needs Ministry will meet in F-002.

Children’s Worship: Family Time (February 5)

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:47:16 +0000

“…cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

This week in Children’s worship, we continued our discussion about how Scripture tells us that all things are possible with God. Amazing things happen when we believe and act in obedience to God’s word!

Following Jesus is something that first happens in our hearts. We must follow Jesus ourselves if we want to know God personally and have those around us know the essential blessing of knowing Him too.

Read these scriptures together as a family: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 11:28

Discuss: What happens when the Disciples ask Jesus to help them during the storm?

What is the best thing to do when something difficult (storms) happens in your life?

Is there something difficult happening in your life just now? If so, what is it?

We want to know how this worked with your family. Please send your feedback and questions to:

Kid Quest (K-2nd grade): Rory Macdonald

The POD (3-5th grade): Sherri Juliani

4th Annual Lawn Equipment Tune-Up

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Bring your gas powered lawn equipment to Mt. Bethel for a spring cleaning and tune-up. We will clean, lube and sharpen, change oil, and clean or replace plugs and filters (we supply the oil, you bring the filter and plug or other parts you want replaced). Sorry, no riding mowers this time. Reservations are required and space is limited to the first 60 pieces of equipment, so reserve your spot soon. Register on-line or contact Ben Hornsby – 678-569-7886. $30 suggested donation (registering online requires this amount). Limited pick-up and delivery for $10 extra. All funds will benefit Men’s Ministry Scholarships.

RECREATION UPDATE

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:43:36 +0000

CAC WILL BE CLOSED: Thursday, Feb. 9 – Sunday, Feb. 12.

YOUTH SPRING SPORTS – we are in the process of building teams. Expect to hear from a coach with your practice time and team assignment after their coaches meeting on February28.

SPRING COACHES CLINICS: All spring coaches are invited to attend the following free coaches clinics to help improve practices and player performance
Volleyball Clinic: Tuesday, February 28, 5:45 after the coaches meeting
Soccer Clinic: Saturday, March 10, 9:00am on the fields
Baseball Clinic, Saturday, March 10, 9:00am on the fields

Make-up skills evaluations
Monday, February 13, 5:30: Leagues U, V

SUMMER CAMP: Now registering online at www.mtbethel.org/camps or in the CAC. Sports Camps are on a waiting list.

CO-ED HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL- Registration is underway. Season begins February 13th. Sign up today!

FITNESS: Join us for one of our many fitness classes. New – Zumba. Go to www.mtbethel.org/fitness for complete schedule and pricing.

February 5 Traditional Sermon: “The Two Minute Warning”

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:39:55 +0000

“The Two Minute Warning”
Isaiah 53:6, Luke 4:42-44
Dr. Randy Mickler

February 5 Encounter Sermon: “The Christ Covenant”

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“The Christ Covenant”
Hebrews 9:15 & Hebrews 11:17-19
Rev. Carey Akin

Get Fit at Mt. Bethel

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:29:15 +0000

Winter Fitness Schedule for January 3-March 9 (PDF)

We offer a wide variety of fitness and exercise classes to help you work out here at Mt. Bethel. All classes are held in our aerobics room.

Class descriptions

Body Sculpting: A challenging class that uses free weights, bands and stability balls to build muscle strength. For beginners and experienced students.

Cardio Burn: This class will focus on cardiovascular endurance. It will include a variety of lower impact, constant exercises that will increase your cardio levels as well as tone large muscle groups. The last 15 minutes will consist of abdominal exercises.

Muscle Pump: A challenging class that uses free weights, bands and stability balls to build muscle strength. For more experienced students.

Pilates: An intense strengthening workout developed by Joseph Pilates which focuses on building core muscle. Improves stabilization, flexibility, balance, control, concentration, and coordination.

Total Barre Toning: Combines precise muscle sculpting and stretching principles using a ballet barre as well as free weights. This class creates the long, lean lines of a dancer at a pace that burns fat and sculpts muscle.

Beginner Yoga: The most important basic poses will be taught starting at the very beginning. This class is designed for students who are interested in yoga but have been hesitant to join a class with more experienced students. After completion of this class, the student will be able to attend a basics or gentle class with confidence.

Gentle Yoga: Uses stretching and restorative postures to gently lengthen muscles and increase joint flexibility. Breathing and concentration techniques enhance relaxation, reduce stress, and nurture the body, mind, and soul in a Christian environment. For all students, especially those with limited movement.

Yin Yoga: Want to improve your golf game? Yin yoga features seated and reclining poses passively held 3 – 5 minutes and focuses on releasing deep connective tissue. This approach frees the joints and focuses the mind, so that everything becomes easier. No prior yoga experience required.

Yoga Basics: Teaches the basics of Hatha Yoga including proper alignment in basic postures, breathing, and relaxation from a Christian perspective. Gently lengthens muscles while building strength and flexibility throughout the body. This weight-bearing practice also improves posture, balance and focus. Students are encouraged to go at their own pace and modify postures as necessary. For beginners & experienced students.

Zumba: Latin rhythms and body sculpting moves to achieve a fantastic cardio workout. Zumba classes are sweeping the nation with their energetic music and fun but easy to learn moves. Come see what the excitement is all about.

For more information on any of these classes, please contact Caroline Booker at (770) 971-5280.

2012 Summer Camps

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:30 +0000

Registration begins Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:30am. Registration for Sports Camps I & II not available online but will begin in the CAC on February 7 at 8:30. For more information, call the Rec. Department at 770-971-5280.

Soccer Camp

Register Online

This camp focuses on teaching the correct execution of skills to prepare players for the next level. The fun competitions and individual attention will improve any player’s skills.

Baseball Camp

Register Online

Mt. Bethel UMC along with Sports-A-Rama will present our summer baseball camp. Camp instructors are comprised of former major and minor league players, current and former collegiate players and high school coaches. This camp will focus on players’ mechanical and fundamental skills.

Sports Camp

No Online Registration. Register in the CAC only beginning at 8:30am on Feb. 7.
Must Submit Copy of Insurance Card
Campers will be participating in the following: soccer, basketball, baseball, kickball, dodgeball, indoor rock climbing, etc. Some off-site activities include swimming, bowling, miniature golf, Stone Mountain and Red Top Mountain. Campers will participate in a mission project and devotionals.

Basketball Camp (Monday – Thursday)

Register Online

Four-day camp focusing on fundamentals of the game: shooting, passing, dribbling and defense lead by our own Roger Kaiser (2-time All American for Ga. Tech, won three national championships as coach).

Volleyball Camp (Monday – Wednesday)

Register Online

This 3-day camp lead by Mt. Bethel Christian Academy volleyball coaches Melissa Sneed and Brian Bergius will focus on the rules and fundamentals of volleyball while incorporating game play situations.

Cheerleading Camp

Register Online

Mt. Bethel, along with members of the Walton Varsity Cheerleading Squad will teach your daughter all of the cheering essentials. The girls will learn cheers, routines, tumbling and stunts.

Camp Hope Golf Tournament

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:26:13 +0000

Camp Hope Golf Brochure 2012 (PDF)

Come play with us at the 8th Annual kidz2leaders Camp Hope Golf Tournament at the Atlanta Country Club. Sign up a foursome to play or have your company be a hole sponsor! Proceeds from the golf tournament support Camp Hope, a ministry of kidz2leaders, inc. Camp Hope is a one-week summer camp for prisoners’ children and the entry-point into their lives.

Sign up by completing a registration form available online at www.kidz2leaders.org or contact Nancy Jakaitis at 770-977-7751 or nancy.jakaitis@kidz2leaders.org.