Important Upcoming Events - June 28, 2024
Stephen Ministry Informational Session
This Sunday, June 30, join Bethlehem’s Stephen Ministers in the Banquet Hall at 9:30 a.m. The Fenton Warren Sunday School Class will provide light snacks for this session where you can find out more about Stephen Ministry and how to become a Stephen Minister. Everyone is invited.
Church Office Closed Thursday, July 4
The church will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Pastor Craig Goff at 615-337-4281. Normal business hours will resume Friday, July 5.
One Worship Service Each Sunday In July
Each Sunday in July, there will be one worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School will be at 10:30 a.m. each week.
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 July 2.
Bethlehem Music Notes
Join us in the month of July as we revive the popular Bethlehem Concert Series with the following songs and guest artists each week:
July Sermon Series is “Come Together,” where we will feature a special song each week. Guest artist for July 7 is Donna Gray who will sing Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell with our own Dann Childers.
Tomorrow (from "Annie") with Reba Rambo — well-known Contemporary Christian vocalist on Sunday July 14. Reba has a 60 year history in the music business and has a Grammy nomination as well as a Dove Award.
The Climb on July 21 — written by Jessi Alexander for Miley Cyrus. Jessi will be performing the song with other Bethlehem musicians.
Do you sing along with the radio in the car? Would you like to sing along with a Garth Brooks song? If so, consider singing backup on We Shall Be Free for our Summer Concert Series finale, Sunday July 28! We will have a rehearsal for this song with Scott Dannemiller, Dann Childers and the backup choir on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. We hope to see you there!
July Communion Offering
The July Communion Offering will support Centerville First UMC as they recover from a fire in the building on Monday afternoon. Thankfully, no one was injured, and the fire — caused by a fluorescent light — was contained to the pastor's office. Many thanks to the Hickman County Volunteer Fire Department, Maury County Fire Department, area pastors, and disaster response coordinators David Lay and Jeannetta Hitt for their quick response and support for the church and their pastor, Rev. Niles Worsham. Donations are requested for recovery expenses and can be sent to Centerville UMC, 103 College Avenue, Centerville TN 37034 or placed in the offering plate on Sunday at church – designated for Centerville UMC OR placed on the communion rail on Sunday, July 7.
Fish Fry is July 19!
Fish Fry is coming up 7-19-24. We are hoping you can do 4 things to help it succeed:
1. Buy tickets. Ticket prices are the same as last year to keep them more affordable – Adults $15.00 in advance, Children $10.00 in advance. We are asking every family to buy at least 10 tickets to use, give, or sell to your family and friends. Tickets will be on sale Sunday mornings in the Gathering Space and during the week in the church office or anytime on the church’s website: (https://www.bethlehemumc.com/fish-fry)
2. Buy T-shirts. Wearing this year's shirt shows you are a member of the Bethlehem team and supports the Fry. T-shirts are $20.00 each and will be on sale Sunday mornings in the Gathering Space and during the week in the church office.
3. Sign up to work. We are asking everyone to sign up to work at least 2 hours. If you don’t know what to sign up for, the serving lines are a good place to help. We need a lot of people, it is easy, inside with AC, and anyone can do it. Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Space and online on the church’s website (https://www.bethlehemumc.com/ffhelp).
4. Please donate items to the Silent Auction for them to sell.
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 ask your 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
Fish Fry Toys Needed
It's time to bring in any gently used stuffed animals, toys, McDonald's or Sonic toys, etc. for our Fishing Booth. Kids love seeing what they're going to catch! Contact April Jackson for more information.
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
June 28 - 30 — Youth Mission Trip to Atlanta
July 4 — Church Closed for Independence Day
July 7, 14, 21 & 28 – One worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
July 19 — Fish Fry
July 22 — Church Closed
July 28 — Pack Backpacks at 10:30 a.m. in the Gym