We need a couple of people who could help with the Presentation of Colors on Sunday, May 27th.  Please contact Ralph DeLoach at 770-335-2156.

Congratulations to Amberly Thomas and Katie Skogen who are graduating from High School this year.  They both received the Ron Hollum Scholarship for 2012.

The men’s club would like to thank everyone who came to the supper we sponsored for the ladies that was this past Saturday night. We would like to thank those who helped in set-up and clean-up. We had a great meal (thanks to Athel) and very good entertainment (Skillet Lickers) this year. If you were not able to come you missed a great time. Put this down on your calendar for next year; it is always on the Saturday night before Mother’s Day. Pictures will be posted on the website soon.
Wayne Davis

Our guest  speaker for this month’s Real Life service is Mac Cregger.  He and his wife, Allison, have two children  4 yr old McKinley  2 yr old Lillie

They live in Braselton and are members at 12Stone.  Mac is a leader at 12Stone of New Decisions for Christ.  He was called by God to share Jesus to people who are far off through communication.

We hope that you will all join us Sunday night.

Logan Brooks

Alisha graduated cum laude on Friday May 11th with a Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting Concentration from Georgia Gwinnett College.

Monday – 6:30pm – Ladies Prayer Group

Wednesday – 5:30pm – Supper – The last every week supper until August.  We hope that you will join us on June 6^th and July 11^th for our monthly summer suppers.

June 6^th – Around the South Program and Meal

July 11^th – Our Patriotic Program and Meal

This week’s menu:  Barbecue Chicken, mac and cheese, vegetables, corn on cob, potato salad/green salad, rolls, peach cobbler, apple dumplings, cakes

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

8:00pm – Hand Bell Choir

Thursday – 12:00Noon – Bethesda’s Best – Covered dish lunch and Bingo

Friday – 6:30pm – Preschool Ballet Recital (Chapel)

Sunday –8:00am – 1:00pm – American Red Cross Blood Drive

8:45am – Contemporary Worship

9:45am – Sunday School

11:00am – Traditional Worship

2:00pm – LRP Meeting

3:00pm – Admin Council

5:30pm – Youth

6:00pm – Real Life Service

Remember, Pastor John will be back Sunday preaching at both services. Let’s give him a warm, loving welcome back.

Sunday, May 20th is our next American Red Cross Blood Drive. All participants will receive a free t-shirt. The hours are 8:00am to 1:00pm in the fellowship hall. If you have any questions contact Felix Martin.

We would like to invite all ladies to two bridal showers. Alyson Hombroek and Angela Marsland. Both of these young women have grown up here at Bethesda, and it is a priviledge for us to honor them as they take this major step in life. The shower for Alyson Hombroek and Adama Anderson will be on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 10:00am in the fellowship hall. Alyson and Adama are registered at Kohl’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond. The shower for Angela Marsland and Nate Higgins will be on Saturday, June 2nd at 10:00am.   Angela and Nate are registered at Walmart and Target.  Both showers will be in the church fellowship hall.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Sunday, June 3rd   4m. It is our Annual Church Wide Picnic at the Benefield Farm in Dacula. This is a covered dish affair. Bring your lawn chairs, horseshoes, softball equipment, volleyball and your family and join us for a TERRIFIC DAY of fun and fellowship.

Monday – 6:30pm Ladies Prayer Group

Tuesday – 7:00pm – Agape Circle

Wednesday – 5:30pm – Supper (beef brisket, hash brown casserole, green beans, creamed corn, rolls, cakes)

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

8:00pm – Hand Bell Choir

Saturday – 6:00pm – UMM Mother’s Day Dinner

Sunday – 8:45am – Contemporary Worship

9:45am – Sunday School

11:00am – Traditional Worship

The kid’s clothing company Carter’s is opening a new distribution center in Braselton, GA.

They are having a job fair next week! There are a LOT of positions!

http://www.carters.com/cartersinc/cartersinc-dcjobs,default,pg.html

Alyson and Adama’s wedding is on the way, let’s get them prepared for the big day!

You are invited to a bridal shower brunch in honor of

Alyson Hombroek and Adama Anderson

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00am

Church Fellowship Hall

Hosted by the Outreach Circle

Alyson and Adama are registered at Kohl’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Their colors are yellow, green, and blue in muted ‘beachy’ hues

This Sunday, May 6th, the Children will present their Spring Play, “The Amazing Grace Race” at 8:45am and at 11:00am in the sanctuary.  We will have a covered dish (pot luck) lunch immediately following the 11 o’clock service.  Please bring covered dish foods and plan to stay and have lunch with us in honor of our children’s choir.

All adults are invited

To the UMM Mother’s Day Dinner

A Special Treat for all Ladies
On Saturday, May 12^{th at} 6:00pm

Church Fellowship Hall

Special Entertainment

The Skillet Lickers – (blue grass band)

Menu:  Rib Eye Steak or

Grilled Chicken Breast

Baked Potato or Sweet Potato

Tossed Salad, Rolls

Homemade Dessert Bar

Cost – $10

(All widows are the special guests of the UMM)

Please call Wayne Davis

The UMW Agape Circle will have our next meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the home of Becky Mitchell.  We will enjoy a covered dish salad supper. Please email Bev Hombroek for directions to Becky’s home. All ladies are welcome!

Ice-breaker/game will be lead by Donna Kay Mitchell. The Devotion will be lead by Bev Hombroek. Dinner and Fellowship will be in place of a program.

The mission project for May is a BUMC Kitchen Shower – scour pads, hot pads, oven mitts, medium pots, plastic pitchers, etc. 

The prayer focus for May is: BUMC Graduates and UMW workers/missionaries – Dianne Springer, Carla Warnock.

All women are invited to join our Circle. We hope you will drop in and join us in worship, mission, and fun! We always have refreshments to enjoy along with wonderful fellowship!

Monday – 6:30pm – Ladies Prayer

Wednesday – 5:30pm – Supper (chicken pot pie, fried okra, slaw, Brussels sprouts, rolls, Oreo Delight, Banana Pudding, Cherry Crunch)

6:15pm – The Children’s Choir will be performing for  us for our monthly Wednesday Night Program

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

8:00pm – Hand Bell Choir

Saturday – 4:00pm – Children’s Choir Dress Rehearsal

Sunday – 8:45am & 11:00am – The Children’s Choir Program “The Amazing Grace Race”

9:45am – Sunday School

12:00pm – Covered dish lunch in honor of our Children’s Choir  – Everyone is invited to bring covered dish foods and join us for a salute to our children.

Our graduating seniors will be recognized in the 11 o’clock worship service.

5:30pm – Youth