Important Upcoming Events - July 26, 2024
One Worship Service Each Sunday In July
Each Sunday in July, there will be one worship service at 9:30 a.m. This Sunday, we will pack backpacks in the gym at 10:30 a.m.
Scott Dannemiller Guest Musician July 28
Scott got his start in music at 13, playing an unplugged electric guitar in the Catholic Church worship band and singing backup without a microphone. In high school, he finally got the nerve to perform, taking on lead roles in plays and musicals. Scott attended the University of Tulsa where he sang in various choirs and theater productions, even performing a solo musical rendition of the “I Have a Dream” speech for Coretta Scott King at the city’s Juneteenth celebration. In 2005, Scott was instrumental in starting the Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church (Texas) as worship leader with friend and Pastor Nancy Marroquin. He has served as worship leader for various Nashville churches including Bellevue Presbyterian Church, East Brentwood Presbyterian, and BUMC. During their early marriage, Scott and his wife, Gabby, served as missionaries in Guatemala for the Presbyterian Church (USA), returning to the states for an 18-month concert tour to perform music from his “What Would You Do” album and raise money for numerous charities. Scott is also the author of “The Year without a Purchase” — the story of his family’s quest to get back in touch with what’s important by trying to go an entire year without buying any “stuff.” You can read about their successes (and failures) in the book, or better yet, search the web for one of their random appearances on Good Morning America, MSNBC, or Tyra Banks’ now cancelled daytime talk show, FABLife. He can neither confirm nor deny his contribution to said cancellation. Scott currently makes his living as a leadership consultant through his company, LifeWork Associates. In his spare time, Scott is a writer, worship leader, and amateur chef, still looking to perfect his sourdough bread recipe. He resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Gabby and two teenage kids who sometimes want to talk with him using actual spoken words, but prefer text.
Dann Childers, Director of Music
Music Director of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Dann Childers, grew up in Urbana, OH and played music in the church where his dad was the pastor for most of his teen years. He has lived in the Nashville, TN area for the past 15 years after living in Broken Arrow, OK where he taught music in the elementary public schools. He currently works as the Licensing/Royalty Administrator for gospel music recording artist/songwriter Reba Rambo and for the estate of Dottie Rambo.
He also enjoys music directing and playing keyboard for various theater shows around Nashville.
He has played piano for several music artists over his career, including Dottie Rambo, Reba Rambo, Michele Pillar, Karen Staley, Tabitha Fair, Rachel Potter and Jim Buchanan. Dann released a project of piano hymns titled Hymnplayer in 2020. His latest release is a collection of piano Christmas tunes, Christmas Silhouettes. Both of these are available on all streaming/download platforms.
Fun Fact: Country music recording artist, Tyler Childers, is Dann's second cousin.
For more info, visit the website: http://www.dannchilders.com/
Bethlehem Music Notes
July Sermon Series is “Come Together,” where we will feature a special song each week. Guest artists for July 28 are Scott Dannemiller and Dann Childers with the backup choir. Featured song will be Garth Brooks’ We Shall Be Free.
It’s Backpack Time Again!
SUNDAY we will be packing backpacks at 10:30 a.m. in the gym. Once the backpacks are filled, they will need to be delivered to the schools before they start back. The sign-up genius is up and ready for you at www.bethlehemumc.com/backpacks
Each backpack costs about $25.00 to fill. You can donate by check or through the church’s website (www.bethlehemumc.com/give). Thank you for your help to make sure that each child has what they need when school starts in August.
If you would like to check backpacks on Sunday to be sure everything has been included, please let Dana (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com) know.
Finally, we will need help getting these delivered to the schools before they start back. The sign-up genius is up and ready for you at www.bethlehemumc.com/backpacks
Worship Help Needed August 4
The following worship help is needed for Sunday, August 4:
1 Liturgist for 8:15 Service
4 Communion Servers for 8:15 Service
4 Communion Servers for 10:45 Service
If you can help with any of these worship opportunities, please contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com) or 615-794-6721.
Two Worship Services Beginning August 4
Beginning Sunday, August 4, we will return to two worship services at 8:15 and 10:45 with Sunday School at 9:30 each week.
Silent Auction Items
There are several items in the Gathering Space that did not receive a bid during the Fish Fry. If you are interested in purchasing one (or more) of these items, please see a church staff member or Jen McQuiston with your best offer for the item. Also, if you were the winning bidder on an item in the Silent Auction, please pick up and pay for your items(s) today. Again, see a church staff member or Jen McQuiston regarding the item.
Prayer Warriors
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 to pray for all those on the church’s prayer list and other requests. 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 to join the group to pray. Next meeting will be on August 6.
Updated 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
July 28 — One Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Concert Series)
July 28 — Pack Backpacks at 10:30 a.m. in the Gym
August 23 — Parent’s Night Out for Bethlehem Families
September 2 — Church Closed in Observance of Labor Day