Bethlehem News - December 22nd, 2023
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 9:30 a.m.
This week's worship service 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 News tab, then Bulletin and Announcements tab.
The 2024 flower sign-up sheets are in the Church Office and in the Narthex. 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 (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4CA4A72CA3FB6-45723586-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:
Please contact April Jackson, Director of Children's Ministries (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com) for more info on any of these children's activities:
Christmas Eve Program
All kids and youth are invited to come to the Old Sanctuary at 4:15 on December 24 and choose their costume. Parents can settle into their place in the sanctuary. Kids will parade into the sanctuary once the service has started. The service will include special music, Advent wreath lighting, favorite carols, and the Christmas story told by our kids - no practice needed! We'll join in candlelight and Silent Night to celebrate the coming of Christmas. It's a sweet service that lasts about 45 minutes - perfect for young and old!
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 9:30 service.
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by Alison Bocking
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!
THIS WEEK:
I look forward to seeing your family on Christmas Eve. I will be present at the 4:30 p.m. Family Service and 7 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service. All youth who are present at the 4:30 p.m. Family Service are invited to join us in the Youth Hall following the service to light our Advent Wreath.
Calendar Reminder:
December 24 (Sunday) - No Youth - Enjoy your family and Christmas
December 31 (Sunday)- No Youth - Enjoy your family and New Year
January - Date and Time TBA - Parents Meeting with Alison
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.
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Monthly Mission
The next monthly mission will be on Sunday, January 14 when we will collect pasta and pasta sauce for those less fortunate than us. Please bring your gifts of pasta and pasta sauce to the altar during the singing of the opening hymn/song.
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 January/February 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 Pastor Craig Goff or Pat Smith or call them 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.