Important Upcoming Events - May 24, 2024
Church Closed Monday
The church will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Craig Goff at 615-337-4281. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28.
Fish Fry Meeting
There will be a meeting on Sunday May 26 immediately following the 9:30 a.m. worship service for last year’s Fish Fry work area chairs. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting in the Old Sanctuary as planning for the 2024 Fish Fry is completed.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2024
VBS volunteers, please plan to attend one of these Orientation Sessions:
· Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in the Old Sanctuary
· Sunday, June 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Sanctuary
· Sunday, June 2 at 5:00 p.m. (for youth) in the youth rooms.
Contact April Jackson for more info.
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 June 4.
Flowers Needed for Worship Services
Flowers are needed for the June 16, 23 & 30 Worship Services. Contact Dana Smyth (dsmyth@bethlehemumc.com) to sign up or sign-up from the church’s website: bethlehemumc.com Cost of arrangements are $50.00 each and can be taken home following the end of the 10:45 worship service.
Fish Fry Silent Auction Help Needed
The Fish Fry Silent Auction annually brings close to $20,000 to support our missions. This amount is only achieved through donors just like you. Wondering how you can help? Donate gift cards or ask local businesses that you frequent or even friends to do so, donate event tickets (a great option if you have season tickets), donate activities such as golf outings or even condo or cabin rentals, or donate a basket you create or perhaps a fun gift you find on vacation this year. Donations can be dropped off in the church office any time and details and questions can be sent to auction@bethlehemumc.com
Monthly Mission — June 9 — Beans and Rice
Bethlehem’s next monthly mission will be Sunday, June 9 when you are asked to bring gifts of beans and rice to the altar. These food gifts will be shared with Feed America First to help those who are food insecure.
Project Transformation
Once again this summer, we have the opportunity to assist Jesus in a 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. We will provide dinner one night during our reading week for the interns. You can help with this meal 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.
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 26 — Fish Fry meeting in Old Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.
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
July 28 — Pack Backpacks at 10:30 a.m. in the Gym