Bethlehem News - March 1, 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:
Ready for Easter?
There are a LOT of empty eggs in the Narthex! Please take some, fill with candy, stickers, Bible verses, etc. Please fill & turn in eggs by March 24. Turn them in to the main office or to April. Please don’t leave them unattended. Thank you for supporting the children of BUMC & this outreach to the community! If you need more info, please contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com).
Easter Egg Hunt — March 30
Join us March 30th for the Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. Story Walk, Games & Activities too! All are welcome!
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! http://www.bethlehemumc.com/vbs
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,
A big thank you to everyone who showed up and helped sort sweet potatoes on a blustery Saturday morning! Our next opportunity to love our neighbor will be on Saturday, March 23 at Second Harvest, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. We will meet at BUMC at 8:30 a.m. and grab lunch afterwards. We have 15 spots for youth, friends and parents. Click here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/3nkQbphPknLpb7RX6
Last week, I mentioned Works of Mercy, the actions we take when someone needs help. On the other side of John Wesley’s means of grace is Works of Piety. These are the practices of prayer, worship, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and belonging to a community of Christians to grow in the love and grace of God. It’s the many ways we stay close to God and close to one another, both individually and communally. At youth group, we’ve been talking about prayer and exploring creative ways to pray. This week we will continue our conversation as we take a multi-sensory approach to prayer. It’s one of my favorite experiences, I hope you can join us!
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, Tracy McKinley for bringing our meal last week!
We are rescheduling our Family Night at Youth Group to March 24, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This will include a potluck style meal, games, parent meeting and Stations of the Cross experience. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend. Whether you’ve been active or not, we’d love to have you join us!
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Peace,
Alison Bocking+
Director of Youth Ministries
This Month:
• March 3: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
• March 10: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, NO Youth Group (Spring Break)
• March 17: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
• March 23: Serve at Second Harvest, 9;00 - 11:30 a.m. (leave BUMC at 8:30 a.m.)
• March 24: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Family Night at Youth Group: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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.