Important Upcoming Events - March 1, 2024

Coffee and Conversation with Pastor Craig — Sundays in March

Join Pastor Craig for Coffee and Conversations Sundays in March (3, 10, 17 & 24) at 9:30 a.m. in CLC 205.  Topics of discussion will be History, Beliefs, Mission, Organization and Who Is Bethlehem.  This class is designed for those who are new to the church, but if you would like to have a refresher course on our church and tradition we would love to have you join us.  If you have questions or need more info, please contact Pastor Craig (cgoff@bethlehemumc.com).

Prayer Warriors

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 to pray for all those on the church’s prayer list and other requests.  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 to join the group to pray.  Next meeting will be on March 5.

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).

Fraud Prevention Workshop — March 21

You are invited to attend the Fraud Prevention Workshop led by Ed Costner on Thursday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the Banquet Hall.  If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com or 615-794-6721).

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 (VBS) 2024

This summer, we're diving deep below the surface to build a strong faith!  VBS Kids' Camp is June 10 - 14 from 9:00 a.m. – noon.  Join us for an amazing undersea adventure where we’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God.  At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word as they make new friends, sing & dance, play games, explore, and play!  For more info or if you have questions, contact April Jackson (ajackson@bethlehemumc.com).

Room in the Inn

As we begin our last few weeks of Room in the Inn, let’s finish strong with our weekly volunteers.  Bethlehem partners with Room in the Inn (RITI) to host 10 homeless men every Saturday night from November through March.  We pick up the men Saturday night and return them to our campus.  They sleep on cots in the gym.  We provide them dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch to take with them.  Then, on Sunday morning, we return them to Nashville.  If you are interested in participating in this ministry, sign-up sheets are in the Narthex or by using this Sign-Up Genius link:  www.bethlehemumc.com/riti

If you have any questions or need more info, please contact Mike Loring (mloring@live.com or 615-596-0985).  Thank you.

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.

Updated 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 1 — Parent’s Night Out

March 3 – Communion Offering for Church Has Left the Building Projects

March 10 — Monthly Mission – Beans and Rice

March 24 — Palm Sunday

March 28 — Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 p.m.

March 29 — Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m.

March 30 — Holy Saturday — Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m.

March 31 — Easter Sunday Services:

                   7:00 a.m. Sunrise

                   8:15 a.m. Worship

                   9:30 a.m. Sunday School

                   10:45 a.m. Worship

April 1 — Church Closed for Easter Holiday

April 7 — Church Has Left the Building – One Worship Service at 9:00 a.m.