Important Upcoming Events - October 25, 2024
Rev. Carty to Visit Adult Sunday School Classes
Rev. Terry Carty will be briefly visiting all adult Sunday School classes on October 27 to discuss possible responses to our ongoing low worship attendance in preparation for the upcoming Church Council meeting on October 29.
Bethlehem Preschool Selling Butter Braids
Bethlehem Preschool will be selling Butter Braids starting October 17 thru October 30. Delivery is November 19 before the Holidays. The Butter Braids are $17.00 or $18.00 each, depending on your purchase type. We are offering: Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese icing; Apple; Strawberry and Cream Cheese; Bavarian Crème w/ chocolate icing; Chocolate; and Four Cheese and Herb w. Marinara Sauce. To purchase Butter Braids please contact Theresa Stephenson at tstephenson@bethlehemumc.com or text 615-848-4261.
Flowers Needed for November 3 & 10
Flowers are needed for the November 3 & 10 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).
Supplies Needed for Operation Christmas Child
We are collecting toys and empty, clean shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com) if you have questions or need more info.
Prayer Warriors Next Meeting November 5 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, November 5.
Share the Feast – November 16
Once again it’s time to plan for Share the Feast – Bethlehem’s annual day to share food with those less fortunate. This year, the goal is to provide 500 turkeys for food boxes that will be packed. Cost per turkey is $15.00. Last year, Bethlehem collected over $8,000.00, so the goal of $7,500.00 for this year is definitely achievable. The other big need is for volunteers to join in the packing event. The packing will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16 in the gym. Canned goods for the boxes will be provided by area schools and other sources. If you have questions or need more info, please contact Dave Speer at djspeer@comcast.net
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing — November 17
Everyone is invited to join in the fun on Sunday, November 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Old Sanctuary. We will pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Remember to save your empty shoeboxes (regular size only). We still need a lot of shoeboxes and the earlier we get them, the sooner we can wrap them to make it easier to fill them on November 17. If you have questions or need more info, please contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com).
Church-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner — November 17
The annual Church-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 17 in the gym at 6:00 p.m. This event requires a lot of congregation participation to be a success. Sign-up sheets are in Adult Sunday School class folders and on the bulletin board outside Pastor Craig’s office. Contact Pat Smith psmith@bethlehemumc.com for more info.
Artists Among Us
We will celebrate the artists among us featuring Bethlehem’s many talented artists on Sunday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Old Sanctuary. Some art will be for sale with 10% of the proceeds to benefit Love on Wheels. Some art may be for display only. The purpose of this art show is to feature artist talent at BUMC and to get to know Bethlehem’s members better and encourage outside visitors to visit the church.
Worship Help Needed
Each week we need several people to help lead our worship services by being Greeters/Ushers or Liturgists. There’s a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) if you have questions or need more info.
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
October 26 — Trunk ‘R Treat
November 3 – All Saints Sunday
November 10 – Celebrate the Artists Among Us
November 11 — Church Closed for Veteran’s Day
November 16 — Share the Feast (Packing Food Boxes) at 8:00 a.m.
November 17 — Pack Operation Christmas Child Boxes at 4:30 p.m.
November 17 — Church-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
November 28 & 29 — Church Closed for Thanksgiving Day Holiday