Important Upcoming Events - April 12, 2024
Emergency Contact Info for Month of April
April 1 began Pastor Craig’s month long renewal leave, for any pastoral needs, please contact Rev. Betty Proctor, the senior pastor at Hillsboro United Methodist Church, and retired pastor Rev. Denman Frazer.
Rev. Proctor can be reached at 615-595-0155 and at pastor@hillsboroumc.com
Rev. Frazer can be reached at 615-202-6607 and at denmanfrazer@gmail.com
Staff Updates
Bethlehem,
The congregation is invited this Sunday, April 14 immediately after the 10:45 service for an informal going away reception for Daniel Fiamengo as he departs for his new musical adventure.
In conjunction with this, Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) would like to announce the expansion of Dann Childers’ role to Music Leader for both services to assure that we continue the tradition of great, worshipful music at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
Best of continued success Daniel!
Bo Turner
Chair, SPRC
Reception for Daniel Fiamengo
Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) will host an informal farewell reception for Daniel Fiamengo on Sunday, April 14, immediately following the 10:45 worship service in the Gathering Space. For more info, please contact SPRC chair, Bo Turner (botrnr@yahoo.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 April 16.
Project Transformation
In the second chapter of John, Jesus is preparing to transform water into wine and he asks the servants to fill the large jars with water. He could have changed the air into water - or just made the wine appear, but Jesus chose instead to let them help in his first miracle. The Scriptures tell us that they filled the jars “to the brim.”
This summer, we have the opportunity to assist Jesus in another kind of transformation. Project Transformation helps the local church, college-aged interns and children work together for the growth of all three. This year our week for reading volunteers is June 24 - 27 at Antioch UMC. Intern meals will be lunch one day between May 27 - 29 and dinner one night during our reading week. You can help with these things or bring healthy snacks to the tote in the narthex, donate for books to be distributed to the children, and pray for the PT children. Readers need to be at least 13 years old.
If you have questions about the program, contact Rebecca Little at rebecca8916@gmail.com. We are looking forward to being a part of God’s work this summer.
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).
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
May 27 — Church Closed for Memorial Day
June 10 - 14 — Vacation Bible School 9:00 a.m. to noon each day
June 17 - 19 — Annual Conference in Murfreesboro
June 24 - 27 — Project Transformation Week
July 4 — Church Closed for Independence Day
July 19 — Fish Fry