Important Upcoming Events - March 15, 2024
Coffee and Conversation with Pastor Craig — Sundays in March
Join Pastor Craig for Coffee and Conversations Sundays in March (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).
Easter Lily Fundraiser
The youth are having their annual Easter Lily fundraiser. See the insert in Sunday’s bulletin to purchase a lily in honor of or memory of a loved one. Cost of each lily is $20.00 and proceeds will support youth mission trips. If you have questions or need more info, please contact Alison Bocking (abocking@bethlehemumc.com).
Flowers Needed
Flowers are needed for Sunday, March 24 worship services. Contact Dana Smyth to order flowers (615-794-6721 or dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com). 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.
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 19.
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).
Room in the Inn Needs
Room in the Inn is a year round program for the homeless population in Nashville. Currently the program has the following over the counter drug needs: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, cough drops, antacids, multivitamins, Chapstick, daytime cold & flu soft gels and feminine hygiene products. Bethlehem will be collecting these items to take to the Room in the Inn campus as part of Church Has Left the Building on April 7. Please leave your unopened packages of these items in the designated container.
Easter Egg Hunt — March 30
Join us March 30 for the Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. Story Walk, Games & Activities too! All are welcome!
Church Has Left the Building – April 7
Sign-up sheets for Church Has Left the Building (April 7) are in the Gathering Space or online at Bethlehemumc.com/chlb or see the insert in Sunday’s worship bulletin. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehehumc.com or 615-794-6721) if you have questions or need more info.
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 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.
Communion Offering will be directed to Red Bird Missions