Important Upcoming Events - January 17, 2025
Church Office Closed Monday
The Church Office will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Craig Goff at (615) 337-4281. Normal Office hours will resume Tuesday, January 21.
Sunday Schedule
Bethlehem’s current Sunday schedule is Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Inclement Weather Policy
The Church’s inclement weather policy is to cancel ALL activities EXCEPT worship services when Williamson County schools are closed due to weather. That means if you have a meeting, Bible Study group or other event at the church and Williamson County Schools are closed, the event will be cancelled. Worship services will be held regardless of weather.
Preschool Registration for 2025-26 School Year
Bethlehem Preschool will have Fall 2025 registration on Thursday, January 30 for community members. Please contact Kim Wixted at kwixted@bethlehemumc.com for more information or to schedule a tour.
Prayer Warriors Next Meeting January 21 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, January 21.
2025 Flower Sign-Ups
Flowers are needed for the 2025 Worship Services. Specifically flowers are needed for January 19, February 2, 9 & 23. Arrangements are $50.00 each and can be taken home after the end of the worship service. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) for more info or by using this link: http://www.bethlehemumc.com/flowers.
Worship Help Needed
Each week we need several people to help lead our worship services by being Greeters/Ushers or Liturgists. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) if you have questions or need more info.
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
January 20 — Church Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17 — Church Closed for President’s Day
March 2 — Lenten Lunch for 3rd - 5th Graders (11:30 - 1:30) Bake & Burn Ashes
March 5 — Ash Wednesday
March 22 — VBS Fun Shop 9:00 a.m. to Noon
April 17 — Maundy Thursday
April 18 — Good Friday
April 19 — Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. & Activities
April 20 — Easter Sunday
April 21 — Church Closed for Easter Holiday
April 27 — Church Has Left the Building