Bethlehem News - February 23, 2024
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 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.
This week's worship services 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. 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 www.Bethlehemumc.com/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:
Parent’s Night Out
Parents' Night Out (PNO) – PJs, Pancakes, Painting, Games, & a Movie!!! - March 1 from 5:30 - 8:30 for all Bethlehem kids. Please be sure to RSVP by February 25 (THIS Sunday). Kids will learn how to make their own pancakes, play games, paint, and watch a movie. Kids are invited to wear their pjs and bring a game from home that they'd like to play with BUMC friends. Please contact April (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com) to reserve your spot for this fun evening.
Vacation Bible School
Scuba VBS Kids' Camp 2024 will be limited in size to ensure the safety of all. So, don't wait to register your kids and join us June 10 - 14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Youth (entering 7th grade and older) and adults are encouraged to register as volunteers. Let's make sure that all kids are able to attend by having a great turnout of volunteers! Here's the link you've been waiting for! https://vbspro.events/p/events/dive
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 10:45 service.
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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!
Dear Parents and Youth,
Who’s ready to pack 15,000 lbs. of sweet potatoes? This Saturday (February 24), we have an opportunity to experience Lent through loving God and feeding our neighbor. As United Methodists we refer to these acts as “Works of Mercy.” They are what you do with a person who needs help. When you meet someone who is hungry, give him something to eat. When someone’s loved one dies, you go and comfort them. When someone is a stranger in the congregation or your home you extend hospitality.
These are examples of acts of compassion Jesus practiced and taught his disciples to imitate. They are a simple kindness that shares God’s love through us. As we regularly serve with Christ, then he forms new, “holy” habits in our hearts: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Isn’t that what the season of Lent is all about? Creating little habits that bring us closer to Christ and bring light to darkness.
Here are the details. We will meet at Belle Meade UMC at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and wrap up at 11:00 a.m. This event is open to all youth, friends, parents, and siblings. We need 25 volunteers from Bethlehem UMC of all ages to show up and sort from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. We’re halfway there! Please click this link to register:
https://www.mobilize.us/endhunger/event/605615/ If you need a ride or are willing to drive the church van and drop off a crew, please let Alison know (abocking@bethlehemumc.com).
Sunday school and youth group continues this week and we need parent volunteers to sign up to bring a meal on Sunday nights: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A728A1F4C61-47643726-youth#/
Thank you, Tamara Horne for bringing our meal last week!
On Sunday, March 3, we will host Family Night at Youth Group. This will include a potluck style meal, games and parent meeting. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Peace,
Alison Bocking+
Director of Youth Ministries
This Month and Next:
• February 24: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Sweet Potato Drop at Belle Meade UMC
• February 25: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
• March 3: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Family Night at Youth Group
• March 10: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, NO Youth Group (Spring Break)
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 March 10 when we will collect beans and rice. Please plan to bring your beans and rice to the altar during the singing of the first hymn/song to share with those less fortunate. All items collected will be given to Feed America First.
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 March/April 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.