Bethlehem News - June 21, 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.
New Song for 10:45 Worship Service
A new song will be featured in the 10:45 worship service this Sunday. Please listen here: https://youtu.be/PQdZt-77KT8?feature=shared
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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.
Fish Fry Family Fun Zone Sponsors Needed
Do you love the Family Fun Zone? Please consider sponsoring, so that we can offer free fun activities to all families who attend! You can even have your business logo added to the banner!
Fish Fry Toys Needed
It's time to bring in any gently used stuffed animals, toys, McDonald's or Sonic toys, etc. for our Fishing Booth. Kids love seeing what they're going to catch! Contact April Jackson for more information.
Scuba VBS Was a Huge Success!
We had an amazing week at Scuba VBS! With 75 kids registered and some 45 volunteers, we dove into friendships with each other and friendship with God. God is a friend who is real. We can trust Him because God is faithful. God loves us and others, even when we don't love others. Thanks to God that our friendship with you is one that lasts forever! We raised over $1,300 to help hatch hope in Haiti by purchasing chickens, supporting local farmers in learning how to get the best egg production, and buying their extra eggs for a breakfast program for children; all while offering the hope of Jesus.
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,
We hope everyone is staying cool this week wherever you may be! We’re back to our regular schedule this week with Sunday school and youth group. On Sunday morning, we’re continuing our study on The Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage is full of wisdom that will enrich young people and adults by exploring Jesus’ vision of God’s inclusive kingdom, observing how Jesus turned expectations and traditional beliefs about being blessed upside down, and imagining ways to live into the promises of Jesus’ Beatitudes.
Youth group will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We’ll have dinner, play some games and build community.
“Dear God, Let us revel in summer. Let us soak up the long days and warm sun. May our feet walk on sandy beaches and our heads rest on thick grass under blue skies. May we listen to and marvel at the singing of the birds and stop to watch blissful children at play. This summer, God, may our breathing slow and our hearts open. God help us to be present to all that is so that we might best see all that might be.”
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Peace,
Alison Bocking+
Director of Youth Ministries
Upcoming Events:
Looking ahead:
· June 23 – Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Youth Group, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· June 28 – 30 – Youth Mission Trip to Atlanta
· June 30 – Sunday School: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., NO Youth Group (Atlanta trip)
· July 7 – Sunday School: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Youth Group, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· July 14 – Sunday School: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 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.
Click here to pick a Calendly date
Do you have a soccer game, orchestra performance, community play you'd like Alison to attend? Or maybe a family game night? Dinner outing? Parent chat over coffee? Please sign up for a date and time. If the time exceeds one hour, please select an additional block of time.
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Monthly Mission
The next monthly mission will be July 14 when we will collect pasta and pasta sauce. Please plan to bring your pasta and pasta sauce 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 July/August 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 Pat Smith or call her 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.