Important Upcoming Events - March 21, 2025
Fish Fry 50th Anniversary
Can you believe that this year will be Bethlehem’s 50th Fish Fry? Amazing! We’re thinking about some ways to make this one special. If you have some ideas – or you just want to be part of the fun, join us on March 23 after worship for a brief meeting in Conference Room 2 (Omni SS classroom, above Banquet Hall). Rebecca will bring snacks. If you want to help, but can’t come that day, contact Rebecca Little at rebecca8916@gmail.com
Sunday Schedule
Bethlehem’s current Sunday schedule is Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Music Invitation
Are you looking for a small group to join and you enjoy music? If so, consider our church choir and our handbell group! Reading music is not a requirement but fun and fellowship certainly is. For more information, please see any of our members or contact Joe Smyth at jsmyth@bethlehemumc.com
Music Notes
Click the links below to hear music we'll sing this Sunday, March 23, in worship.
1. Great are You Lord
https://youtu.be/z3Xz8Eunu9w?feature=shared
2. Jesus Is All the World To Me
https://youtu.be/bOZoP-QU_Os?feature=shared
3. No Not One
https://youtu.be/sjd4ROl05ro?feature=shared
4. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
https://youtu.be/0UdHlrEdjM0?feature=shared
5. Song of Response: Goodness of God - key of G
https://youtu.be/n0FBb6hnwTo?feature=shared
Easter Eggs
There are a lot of empty plastic Easter eggs in the Narthex. Please take a bag (or two) and fill with candy, stickers, Bible verses, etc. The eggs will be used for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 19. Please return filled eggs by April 17. If you have questions or need more info, please contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com).
Prayer Warriors Next Meeting April 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Bethlehem has a group of Prayer Warriors that meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. If you have a prayer request you would like this group to lift in prayer, please contact either Betty Swilley (swilleyb@bellsouth.net) or Pat Smith (psmith@bethlehemumc.com). Everyone is invited on Tuesday, April 8.
Inclement Weather Policy
The Church’s inclement weather policy is to cancel ALL activities EXCEPT worship services when Williamson County schools are closed due to weather. That means if you have a meeting, Bible Study group or other event at the church and Williamson County Schools are closed, the event will be cancelled. Worship services will be held regardless of weather.
2025 Flower Sign-Ups
Flowers are needed for the 2025 Worship Services. Specifically flowers are needed for April 6. Arrangements are $50.00 each and can be taken home after the end of the worship service. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) for more info or by using this link: http://www.bethlehemumc.com/flowers.
Worship Help Needed
Each week we need several people to help lead our worship services by being Greeters/Ushers or Liturgists. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721) if you have questions or need more info.
Safety & Security Measures
In an effort to provide safety for the church staff, preschool and Chesterton Academy of the Incarnation, all exterior doors will be locked during the week. If you arrive at church and the door by the Sanctuary is locked, please ring the doorbell or call the church (615-794-6721) for assistance.
Save the Date for These Important Events
March 22 — VBS Fun Shop 9:00 a.m. to Noon
April 17 — Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m.
April 18 — Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m.
April 19 — Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. & Activities
April 20 — Easter Sunday
April 21 — Church Closed for Easter Holiday
April 27 — Church Has Left the Building
May 4 — Bethlehem Trivia Night
May 26 — Church Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
June 9 - 13 — VBS 9:00 a.m. to Noon Each Day
June 19 — Church Closed for Juneteenth
July 4 — Church Closed for Independence Day
July 18 — Fish Fry