Bethlehem News - July 19, 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 9:30 a.m. for the Summer Concert Series “Come Together.” Sunday School will be from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 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. 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.
Skate and Sonic Day
Let's have a Skate and Sonic Day on Wednesday, July 24! RSVP to April to ride in the church van; space is limited. 3rd - 5th graders are welcome to come without an adult. We will leave the church at 12:30 (OR meet us at Brentwood Skate Center from 1:00 to 3:00) with pick up at the Grassland Sonic at 3:30.
Parent’s Night Out — August 23
We're excited to offer a Parent's Night Out for our Bethlehem families on August 23. Mark your calendars, and watch for more details to come!
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 is ready for Fish Fry? I’m so excited to experience my first Fish Fry at Bethlehem UMC. All the fun starts tomorrow! If you haven’t signed up to serve, you can do so here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4CA4A72CA3FB6-49962802-fish#/ We need all hands on deck!
Sunday school will meet this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Please note that Sunday school moves to 10:30 a.m. for the month of July as we celebrate our Summer Concert Series with one service at 9:30 a.m. We will be packing backpacks on Sunday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the gym. On Thursday, July 25, we will sort and organize the supplies in the gym from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Please join us as we help get students in our community set up for success.
Youth group continues on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. We know many of you have been out of town in July so we are eager to start seeing your faces as we get closer to the start of school.
"God, we ask for a flourishing community, where neighbors learn to love each other and come to know Jesus. We pray that we can be good stewards of Your love to each one of our neighbors. We ask that You help us to learn from our community, and it may be a place where all are welcomed".
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:
· July 19 – Fish Fry – Work begins at 8:00 a.m. Fish Fry begins at 4:00 p.m.
· July 21 – Sunday School: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Youth Group, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· July 28 – Packing Backpacks in the gym 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Youth Group, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
· August 4 – Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 a.m. No Youth Group
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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August Communion Offering
The August Communion offering on August 4 will be directed to Kathy’s Backpacks. We expect to provide about 375 backpacks this year. Our super shoppers can purchase a backpack and fill it with supplies for about $25!
Monthly Mission
The next monthly mission will be August 11 when we will collect peanut butter and jelly. Please plan to bring your peanut butter and jelly 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.