Bethlehem News - November 17th, 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 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 and in the Adult Sunday School class folders. 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:
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.
Children’s Sunday School
We learn through Bible reading activities, games, discussion, a 2 - 3 minute video, theme-related snacks and more — 9:30 a. m. each Sunday in the Old Sanctuary and Children’s Classrooms.
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 Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com) for more info on any of these youth activities:
THIS WEEK:
November 19 - Sunday School (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) Bible Games! Trivia or Pictionary. Prizes will be awarded!
NEW!!! Sunday Afternoon and Evening (November 19) (2:30 - 8:30 p.m.) - We’ll start by helping Miss April with Operation Christmas Child (2:30 - 4:30), then head to dinner (4:30 - 5:30) and Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo (6:00 – 8:00) - back at church by 8:30 p.m. Contact Jen at jen@mcquistontn.com / 615-516-2297 for info. We also need 2 - 3 adult volunteers - please sign up to help at this beautiful evening at the zoo.
November 26 - Thanksgiving Weekend
No Youth Activities due to the holidays.
December 3
Sunday School – Meet Alison Bocking, new Director of Youth Ministry! Movie Time. This month we’ll watch and discuss the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.
Sunday Night Youth - We’ll continue our Advent(ure) study with a dive into Peace.
Calendar Reminder:
• November 19 (Sunday) 2:30 - 8:30 Volunteering, Dinner and Zoolumination
• November 26 (Sunday) Thanksgiving weekend - No Youth - Enjoy your family
• December 3 (Sunday) 5:00 - 7:30 Advent Study 3: Joy
• December 10 (Sunday) 5:00 - 7:30 Advent Study 4: Peace
• December 16 (Saturday) Time TBD Service Saturday poinsettias, carols, RITI
• December 17 (Sunday) 5:00 - 7:30 Christmas Party
• December 24 (Sunday) - No Youth - Enjoy your family and Christmas
• December 31 (Sunday)- No Youth - Enjoy your family and New Year
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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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.
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 November/December 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.
email Dana Smyth or call the church office (615-794-6721). She will forward the information to the staff.