Bethlehem News - April 26, 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 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.
This week's worship services 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 the Media tab, then All Media tab, then Bulletin and Announcements tab.
Use this link to listen to a new song that will be introduced during the 10:45 worship service on Sunday morning: https://youtu.be/iJE4yahElBQ?feature=shared Dann Childers would like for you to listen to this song prior to Sunday so you can be familiar with it and participate in worship on Sunday. If you have questions or need more info, please contact Dann Childers.
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:
Summer Camp Scholarships Available
Scholarships may be available to cover your child or youth going to CHURCH CAMP this summer! Contact Ron Whitler (rwhitler@bethlehemumc.com) for more info.
Summer Fun Days
Let April know if your children would participate in Summer Fun Days this coming summer. We have had open gym, painting, bowling, skating, swimming, sno cones & science, etc. in the past. Let us know of your interest!
Vacation Bible School
There are only 20 openings left for Scuba Kids' Camp - VBS, June 10 – 14 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Be sure to sign your child up (http://www.bethlehemumc.com/vbs) and invite friends and neighbors soon! Also, we'd love to borrow any scuba equipment, fish tanks, lobster traps, etc. that you may have, to use as decoration. Youth (entering 7th grade and older) and adults are encouraged to register as volunteers. Let's make sure that all kids are able to attend by having a great turnout of volunteers!
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,
In one week, it’s going to be May! Sunday school continues this week with our study on Connecting Faith and Justice. Youth group is back to our normal schedule from 5-7 pm. We are in need of a family to provide dinner on Sunday night. If you would like to sign up, please email me and let me know. If you would like to sponsor the meal with a donation, we can handle the ordering and pickup.
As the school year is winding to a close, I am getting really excited about sweet summertime. I love summer for the opportunities and freedom it brings to build relationships with one another and our neighbors. We would love to partner with our families to make it a fun season. Do you have a big yard? A pool? Secret treasure? Let us know! We’d love to have you host youth group or other special event.
Save the date! Summer mission opportunities: June 23-27 and July 14-18. All the details and registration coming next week. Mission trips are community-building events in which we put into action what we are learning spiritually. Each summer, we travel near and far to share God’s love. Mission trips include project work, shared meals, connections with members of the community, worship and reflection, socializing, and fun. Through these experiences, we build friendships, create bonds with people in the communities we serve, and deepen our faith.
Jesus, you are the true vine, and we are your branches. By your grace and through the Holy Spirit, keep us connected to you so that we produce fruit that glorifies your Father. Amen.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Peace,
Alison Bocking+
Director of Youth Ministries
Upcoming Events:
• April 21 – Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Youth Group Outing to Franklin Lanes: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
• April 28 – Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Youth Group: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• May 5 – Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Fiesta! Youth Group: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• May 12 – Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 a.m., NO Youth Group, Mother’s Day
• May 19 – Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:30 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 May 12 when we will collect peanut butter and jelly. Please plan to bring your peanut butter and jelly 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 Wheels
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 May/June 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.