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A Message from Preacher John

EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IN SUNDAY SCHOOL,

EVERY SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMBER IN CHURCH!
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It is our belief at Bethesda that no person ever outgrows or outlives the need for Christian growth which depends upon sharing in the process of learning in fellowship.  To put it simply, we believe that every Christian should be learning!  We think that every church member should be in Sunday School.  There are enough (or we will create) Sunday School classes to accommodate all ages and interest groups.

These groups grapple with the meaning of the Bible, struggle with the Christian understanding of life and faith, and discuss the issues confronting individuals and families.  We believe that you will find these groups stimulating and challenging.  There is a spiritual, warm Christian fellowship in each group.

Learning (even in the atmosphere of Christian fellowship) does not substitute for or replace divine worship.  We think that every Sunday School member should be in church.  People who attend Sunday School and do not take part in worship are denying themselves the most vital experiences in life.  Christian worship is celebrating with God!  It is not what we do.  It is what God does for us and with us!  God the Father offers to us His saving love through God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  He opens our hearts to the Father’s love, and enables us to respond to Him in joyful obedience.  This is worship!  Nothing can replace this experience – not even Sunday School.

Find your place in a Sunday School class and learn together each week.  And join your church family in joyful worship and celebrate God’s amazing grace!

See you Sunday!

John

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This Week at Bethesda

Feb 8

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February 7th Morning Worship Attendance  - 196

Monday – 6:30pm – Ladies Prayer

Tuesday – 7:00pm Agape Circle

Wednesday – 11:00am – Outreach Circle

5:45pm – Valentine Dinner – Menu: Baked Ziti, Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Florentine, Shrimp Scampi, Greek Salad, Italian Salad, Garlic Rolls, Dessert Bar (strawberry filled croissants, peanut butter cake, cheesecake with cherry topping, Carolyn’s pound cake, red velvet cake, vanilla cake with lemon filling, coconut cake, chocolate cake)

6:30pm – Sanctuary – Baptism of Wes and KayDee Saver (youth attending, everyone welcome)

6:30pm – Chancel Choir, Pioneer Club, Adult Bible Study

8:00pm – Hand Bell Choir

Sunday – 7:30am - Father-Daughter Breakfast (Guest Speaker, Susie-Profitt-Abercromie)

8:45am Contemoprary Worship

9:45am – Sunday School

11:00am – Traditional Service

4:30pm- Youth

4:30pm – Children’s Choir

6:00pm – Coffee House

6:30pm – Praise Service

Music Update 2/8/10

Feb 8

Posted by Brock in Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Music, Staff, Traditional Service | Click here to add comments

Hello everyone. Thanks to all who sang in yesterday’s traditional service. I kept singing all the way “Until I Reach-a Mah Home.” Sorry………….couldn’t resist.

We will have our regularly scheduled rehearsals this week for Chancel Choir and Handbells after Wednesday night’s supper.

The plan is for the Choir to sing “Surely the Presence of the Lord is In This Place,” and for the handbells to play the Call to Worship and the Offertory for this upcoming sunday. We will also start working on music for the easter services.

We have an Ash Wednesday service next Wednesday evening so we will not have rehearsals. It would be nice to have the choir sing something at that service, so let’s all plan on being there next Wednesday.

I hope everyone’s week is off to a great start, and I’ll see you guys on Wednesday evening!

Brock Derringer

Valentine Dinner

Feb 8

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ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! Come one, come all. Bring your sweetie to our Valentine Dinner Wednesday night. We will have delicious food (as always) and our very own super-talented Brock Derringer will be providing “mood music” during the dinner hour. You will have an opportunity to have your picture made with your sweetheart(s) and you will be surrounded with decorations that will put you in a very “loving” mood.  I know you will be showing your love for your special people, whether that be your spouse, your children, your family, your friends, or all of the above.

Remember to call or email Athel by Monday morning to make reservations for dinner if you do not have standing reservations.
Thank You and hope to see you all Wednesday night.

Cammie Jane

Youth: Superbowl and Painting 2/7/10

Feb 5

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This Sunday (2/7/10) is Superbowl Sunday and we’re having a party!  Be at the Pavillion at 4:30.  Girls bring sweet stuff, guys bring salty stuff.  Everything else will be provided.  If you’d like, wear team colors.  We will leave at 5:30 and return at half-time.  I’m estimating that we will be back at the Pavillion around 8:15.  We will watch the 2nd half at the Pavillion if you are able to stay.

Special Note:  Several of you missed our Cross painting day and wanted to paint your own.  You can do that this Sunday before we leave for the game.  Bring a canvas (preferably with a frame).  You can get them at Joann’s, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Walmart – etc.  We have a few left if you need one.  We already have paint and brushes for you to use.

LYL, scotty

UMW Learns about website

Feb 4

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Tonight the United Methodist Women learned about Bethesda’s website.

UMW General Meeting

Feb 4

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All ladies are invited to the UMW General Meeting tonight, Thursday, Jan. 4th at 7:00pm in the fellowship hall.  If you are not currently involved with the United Methodist Women of Bethesda, we invite you to join us and hear what we have in store for the ladies in 2010.

Leadership Planning Meeting

Feb 4

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND STAFF – Remember we have rescheduled our Planning Session for this Saturday, Feb. 6th beginning with a continental breakfast at 8:45 (Margie’s ham biscuits, fruits, pastries).  PLEASE make every effort to attend this very important meeting.

Come Join UMM Annual Father-Daughter Breakfast w/Special Guest Susie Proffitt-Abercrombie

Feb 3

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Sunday / February 14th, 2010 / 7:30 AM / BUMC Fellowship Hall

Dads bring your Daughters! Daughter’s bring your Dad’s and Join us for the good old fashioned “Country Breakfast” as we:

Welcome

“Susie Proffitt-Abercrombie”

Susie is a life long UMC member….Involved in both the Snellville UMC and our community, she absolutely carries the message of Christ wherever she goes.

Not to mention, she has a couple of surprises to share with us….You may even recognize her. 

Come and Enjoy!

Bethesda United Methodist Church

444 Bethesda Church Road 

Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Footsteps

Feb 3

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This week we continue with the book of Acts 8-10. We will focus on 4 men and their conversion/salvation experience. We always have hot coffee and something good to eat. Please join us as we are growing and getting to know one another!

Katherine Elizabeth Santander Baptized

Feb 2

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Pastor John prepares the water for the baptism

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Pastor John baptizes Katherine Santander

This past Sunday, January 31, 2010, Pastor John Whatley baptized Katherine Elizabeth Santander.  Katerine is the daughter of Luis and Amanda Santander.

Haiti Mission Project

Feb 2

Posted by Katie in Contemporary Service, International Missions, Kids, Missions Committee, News, Traditional Service, Weekly Bulletin, Young Adults, Youth | Click here to add comments

We are collecting things to send to Haiti for those in need! Below is a list of things we would like to send. If you have these things at your house or would like to purchase a few things to send, that would be great!  There are labeled boxes in the narthex in both the sanctuary and the chapel where you can leave supplies. Please bring in all items by Sunday, February 14th.

Powdered formula
Pedisure
Diapers
Cloth diapers
Baby wipes
Baby bottles (clean, used bottles are ok)
Baby cereal
Infant Tylenol
Infant and children’s vitamins
Baby shampoo
Baby lotion
Baby powder
Stuffed animals
Clothes and shoes of all sizes (keep in mind it is summertime year round there)
Underwear
Tents
Tarps
Flashlight (and batteries)
Air mattresses
Hygiene items (soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
Blankets
Towels
Plastic buckets
Candles
Water bottles
Bandages of all sizes
Creams and ointments for cuts
Bug spray
Hand sanitizer
Canned meats
Non-perishable food
Sugar
Oil
Dry beans
Peanuts
Peanut butter

The children and youth will also making things to send to children in Haiti as well. 
Please remember to pray for the families and children affected by the earthquake.

(And a great big THANK YOU to Bridget Scott for all you are doing to make this project possible!)

Young Adult Bible Study

Feb 2

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Did you know that our Young Adults meet every Thursday night at the home of Logan and Taylor Brooks at 7:00pm for Bible Study?  All young adults are invited to join us.  The address is 1221 Heritage Hills Circle, Snellville.  If you would like more information you may E-mail Logan Brooks at loganbrooks {at} bethesdaunited(.)org.

Ash Wednesday Service – Feb. 17th

Feb 2

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Please mark your calendars for our Ash Wednesday Service which will be on Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 6:45 in the sanctuary.  We invite you to join us for our Wednesday night supper that week.  Supper time is 5:45 – 6:45pm and the menu is soup and salad bar.  The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 3 – 10.  To make reservations simply E-mail Athel at athelmorris {at} bethesdaunited(.)org.

Confirmation Classes

Feb 2

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It’s not too late! 

This week’s schedule:

Confirmation Class:  9:45am (in the room upstairs in the chapel building.

12:00noon – Pizza Lunch in the fellowship hall  

12:45pm – Off to serve Holy Communion to the Homebound with the Joy Seeker’s (service project)

We’re having a great time!  Why not join us?! 

Pastor John

Blood Donation

Feb 2

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The next drive is scheduled  for Sunday,  February 21,  2010 in the fellowship hall from 8:00 am-1:00  pm.   To schedule a time you may e-mail me at felixmartin2000 {at} yahoo(.)com,  call 770-979-0767, see me on Sundays at church or at any Wed. night supper.

Pioneer Club Talent Night THIS WEDNESDAY!

Feb 2

Posted by Katie in Kids, News, Wednesday Night Programming | Click here to add comments

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THIS Wednesday, February 3rd is Pioneer Club’s Talent Night!! All kids are invited to enter into the contest! Talents can be silly, serious, funny, or just downright crazy! The talent show will be in the chapel that night and will start at 6:30. Parents are welcome to attend! See you there!!

Music Update

Feb 1

Posted by Brock in Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Handbell Choir, Music, Traditional Service | Click here to add comments

Hello all,

Thanks to Alisha and all of you who sang for the traditional service this past Sunday in my absence.

We have a lot that we will be working on during the next couple months at Chancel Choir and Handbell rehearsals. I’m in the process of picking out our Easter Cantata for this year, and I will hopefully have that ready to hand out this Wednesday. If we don’t start working on it this Wednesday, then definitely the 10th of February. I have plans for the handbells to play for the traditional service on February 14th, so let’s all plan to be at rehearsals these next couple weeks.

The children’s choir will be rehearsing two new songs this next Sunday morning before Sunday school so I hope to see all you guys there at 9:45 on Sunday morning.

I hope everyone has had a great start to the week, and I look forward to rehearsal on Sunday evening!

Brock Derringer

Wendesday Night Menu, Feb. 3

Feb 1

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Barbecue pork, baked beans, Brunswick stew, potato salad, slaw, corn on the cob, Oreo delight, banana pudding

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Feb 1

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Our next Blood Drive will be on Sunday, February 21st from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the fellowship hall.

This Week at Bethesda

Feb 1

Posted by Athel in Administrative Council, Bible Studies, Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Contemporary Service, Family Ministries Committee, Handbell Choir, Kids, News, Praise Band, Staff, Traditional Service, Wednesday Night Programming, Young Adults, Youth | Click here to add comments

Combined Worship Attendance for Jan. 31 – 201

This Week at Bethesda:

Monday – 6:30pm – Ladies Prayer

Wednesday – 5:45pm – Supper

Menu:  Barbecue pork, baked beans, Brunswick stew, potato salad, slaw, corn on the cob, Oreo delight, banana pudding

6:30pm – Pioneer Club Talent Night

6:30pm – Adult Bible Study

6:30pm – Youth Bible Study

6:30pm – Chancel Choir

8:00pm – Hand Bell Choir

Thursday – 7:00pm – UMW General Meeting (fellowship hall)

Saturday – 8:45am – 12:00noon – Leadership Planning Meeting

Continental Breakfast (ham biscuits, fruit, pastry, juice & coffee)

Sunday - 8:45am – Contemporary Worship

9:45am – Sunday School

11:00am – Traditional Worship

4:30pm – Children’s Choir

4:30pm – Youth Superbowl Party (Hombroek’s)

No Sunday Night Service

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