Important Upcoming Events - August 9, 2024
Two Worship Services In August
During the month of August, we will have two worship services at 8:15 and 10:45 with Sunday School at 9:30 each week.
2024 Fish Fry Results
Tickets sold 2,224
Income
Ticket sales $34,084
Silent Auction $14,046
Bake sale $2,344
Children area $1,989
T-shirt sales $1,354
Book sale $337
Total $54,153
Expenses $33,993
Profit for Ministries $20,160
Many thanks to Mike Loring and all the work area chairs for the hard work, time and effort it takes to make this event successful. We hope next year will be even more successful as we celebrate 50 years of a wonderful community event!
Prayer Warriors Next Meeting August 20 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 20.
School Supplies Needed for Operation Christmas Child
We are collecting school supplies for Operation Christmas Child. Bethlehem kids will be making school kits between now and November. Please help them out by watching for good deals and bringing in school supplies (all items welcome except liquid glue).
Parent’s Night Out — August 23
We're excited to offer a Parent's Night Out for our Bethlehem families on August 23. Mark your calendars and see the poster in the narthex for more info or contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com). Please RSVP to April Jackson by August 11.
One Worship Service September 1
On Sunday, September 1 we will have one worship service at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m..
Flowers Needed for September 15 and 22
Flowers are needed for the September 15 & 22 Worship Services. 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 the Sign-Up Genius link from the church website (www.bethlehemumc.com) and select the Sunday/Sundays you want or you may contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721).
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
August 23 — Parent’s Night Out for Bethlehem Families
September 1 — One Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
September 2 — Church Closed in Observance of Labor Day
September 15 — Third Graders Receive Bibles and Bible Lunch & Learn
October 26 — Trunk ‘R Treat