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June 2013 Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
Goodbye & Welcome from Rev. Parker Benson
June 2-6
VBS
pg. 4
June 11-13
NG Annual Conf.
pg. 5
June 16-22
Youth Music &
Worship Camp
pg. 3
Mark Your Calendar
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Well, let’s see. How do you say goodbye to a fine pastor and welcome another in the same article? Rev. Adam Mathes is one of the finest young men I know. First and foremost, he is a Christian - he follows Christ and worships the Lord. In addition, here on earth, Adam has served as a Marine Corps Officer, completed three tours in Iraq, and is now being commissioned as a Chaplain in the United States Navy with the rank of Lieutenant. This is no small achievement. Further, he has been accepted into the doctoral program at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology where he will study Christian History. Eventually Adam will be a seminary professor helping to train pastors in the United Methodist Church and in other denominations. These are outstanding ambitions and a grave calling for an outstanding young man. Bethlehem may never again have a pastor with the credentials and the military and academic integrity of Rev. Adam Mathes. He is a finer man than we realize and we wish him the best. And yet, here comes another: Rev. Matt Parker is no slouch either. I was thrilled when I learned the Conference might send Rev. Parker our way. He comes with sterling references. Of all the Associate Pastor candidates sent our way, he was our number one pick. First of all, he has a great name: Parker. I expect big things out of him! Matt has served at Simpsonwood UMC for 12 years; he has worked with the youth ministry most of those years, and he started Simpsonwood’s contemporary service two years ago. Similarly, his duties here are: Preach the 11 o’clock contemporary service; oversee our entire Youth Ministry (with the help of Dawn Bradberry and Amy Watts); and provide leadership to our church in the role of Associate Pastor. Matt will do well. We welcome him and his family. Sunday, June 9 11:00 am Last Sunday for Rev. Mathes to Preach 12:00 pm Reception for the Mathes Family Be sure to stop by the Stars Café to give Adam, Sarah, Allen, and Trap
your support and send-off words and blessings. Read about their plans for the future on page 2.
Sunday, June 23 11:00 am First Sunday for Rev. Matt Parker to Preach 12:00 pm Reception for the Parker Family Be sure to stop by the Stars Café to welcome Matt, Michele, Kayla, and
Ashlyn to BFUMC. Read about the Parker Family on page 3.
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Dear Family and Friends of Bethlehem First UMC,
It is with heavy hearts Sarah, Allen, Trap, and I
bid you adieu. This Annual Conference I will
receive an appointment to the US Navy
Reserves as a Chaplain. The Navy will be my
primary ministry setting, and we will live in
Smyrna, Ga. The Reserve duty schedule
will enable me to attend graduate school
full time at Emory University pursuing
a PhD in Historical Studies of
Religion. My ultimate goal is to
teach historical theology in a
United Methodist seminary or
college while continuing to
serve in the Navy
Reserves as a Chaplain.
The focus of my
research will be on
1 9 t h C e n t u r y
theology and Romanticism, with an
emphasis on Immanuel Kant and those
following him (known as the Post-Kantians)
including Fichte, Schelling, Holderlin, Hegel,
Schleiermacher, and British poet-theologian
Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Beginning in
August I will be sequestered away in some
dark library on the Emory campus reading
about a bunch of dead Germans and how
they thought about God. I am immensely
excited! Some of you who know me well
know that such dusty topics really get me
going!
We are eternally grateful for the relationships we have built here in
Bethlehem. Thank you for teaching us so much about the church. Our
lives are immeasurably more colorful for having served God with you and
for having journeyed the long road to the Father of Souls in your company.
Thank you for loving my family and helping to raise Allen and Trap to
become strong Christian men. I believe that fulfilling our baptismal vows
is one of the most important things we can do as a church, and BFUMC
provides wonderfully rich Christian soil in which our community’s little ones
can take firm rooting. As we say in the Navy, Bravo Zulu! (Great Job, or
Well Done!)
Thank you for being such a welcoming and graceful church who adapts so
well to change and who moves so willingly with the calls God places upon
you day by day. Change is called upon you often, and you do it with
aplomb. I believe that the challenges associated with change serve well
to tear down our idols and refocus our dedication on God alone. Many
churches experience fracture and dissension when change is called upon
them, but not Bethlehem First. BFUMC grows through it and trusts God
ever more. Fourth Century church father Augustine of Hippo
writes, “Our heart is restless until it rests in Thee.”
I am afraid you may have no idea how much potential exists in
this place to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world. It is truly amazing. But then
again, do we ever? Do we ever truly realize God’s potential to
transform the world? Unfortunately, probably not. So we pray
without ceasing that God will remove our insecurities and help
us to trust Him more fully, ever leaning forward in hope that, as
our dear District Superintendent Dr. Gary Whetstone says,
“grace and peace may prove stronger!”
May the Lord be with you,
Adam
Adam, Allen, Sarah, & Trap Mathes New Home Address: 1315 Concord Rd., SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone & Email: Adam 404-909-2959 [email protected]
Sarah 404-702-1514 [email protected]
Rev. Adam Mathes
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Youth Ministry Institute, a developmental program for new
youth workers in the North Georgia Conference and has
led several workshops on youth ministry. He is also a
member of the LaGrange College Alumni Association.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services
from LaGrange College and a Master of Divinity degree
from Asbury Theological Seminary. Matt is a licensed local
pastor in the Athens-Elberton District pursuing ordination
as an Elder in the North Georgia Conference of the United
Methodist Church.
Matt served as the youth minister at Simpsonwood from
2001-2012, and provided leadership in starting the Renew
worship service at Simpsonwood (a modern worship
experience designed to reach unchurched and “dechurched”). Prior to joining
Simpsonwood, Matt was part of the youth ministry staff at Roswell UMC in Roswell,
Georgia, where his family has attended since 1983. Matt is married to the former Michele
McCarthy, and they have two daughters, Kayla and Ashlyn.
Rev. Matt Parker
Matt Parker has been appointed by the North
Georgia Conference of the United Methodist
Church to serve as the Associate Pastor at
Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
beginning June 2013. Prior to serving at
Bethlehem, Matt served as the Assistant Pastor at
Simpsonwood UMC in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
His responsibilities at Simpsonwood consisted of
engaging congregation members with local and
global missions, coordinating outreach efforts to
local community, creating and sustaining a ministry
to singles and young adults, and providing
leadership development for staff and laity in local
church. Additional responsibilities included
preaching, teaching, and pastoral care.
In addition to his responsibilities in the local church,
Matt is active within the North Georgia Conference
of the United Methodist Church, helping with the
New Church Development Team and Connectional
Ministries. He serves on the leadership team for the
Ashlyn, Michele, Matt, & Kayla Parker New Home Address: 3792 Wynter Front Walk, Bethlehem GA 30620
Phone # Email: TBA
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July, August, September 2013
SERMON SERIES
The Cornerstones of Our
Faith
Biblical Giants of Faith
Our Life of Faith lived super lives of faith. Hear these
messages and see your life in their stories.
We are called to Go - Make
Disciples - at work, at rest and at
play.
What happened to Joseph who kept his
faith but lost his job? How did Peter
become a “fisher of men”? How do you
become salt and light? These messages
answer the hard questions about faith in
the real world of today.
Strengthen your faith
How do you live a life of faith in
the 21st century?
Let the Cornerstones of Our Faith -
the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s
Prayer, the Beatitudes and the 23rd Psalm
help you build a strong foundation in God’s
word.
Everyone loves the superhero
right?
Well, superheroes today can’t compete with
the Biblical “Giants” of Faith.
Afterall, Biblical Giants like Abraham,
Isaac and Rahab were real people who
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Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
BFUMC - 3rd Quarter
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Join us each Sunday as we worship our God and bring the scriptures to life.
8:30 Holy Communion Service (chapel) 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service (worship center)
9:30 9:30 Worship Service (worship center) 11:00 Traditional Worship Service (sanctuary)
11:00 Children’s Church (gym) ~ note: September 29th is Family Worship. There will be no Children’s Church and families are
invited to worship together in the service of their choice.
july
7 The Ten Options?
14 Keys to the Kingdom
21 How to Talk to God
28 How to Think of God
Worship Times
The Cornerstones of Our Faith
Build your faith through messages of four
well-known and much loved Bible passages
from a new perspective:
The Ten Commandments
The Beatitudes
The Lord’s Prayer
The 23rd Psalm
august
4 Hall of Faith
11 Father of a Multitude
18 Whom You Love
25 We Have Heard
september 1 Faith at Work
8 Fishers of Men
15 Go and Make Disciples
22 Many in One
29 Salt & Light
Biblical Giants of Faith
See how these real Biblical “giants” stood
their ground and kept their faith against the
forces of impossible situations:
Faith Introduction
Abraham
Isaac
Rahab
Our Life of Faith
Listen as Jesus calls you to follow him. Put
your hand in his and go...It’s time!
Joseph
Fishers of men
Go and make Disciples
Many in One
Salt & light
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Our team (Andrea Smith, Andrea Tyler and
Kathy Brown) offered blood pressure screening
on Older Adult Day. Thank you to these ladies,
as well as June Baggett for directing the people
to the choir room. We screened 40 attendees
and many expressed gratitude for providing this
service. Remember….we offer blood pressure
screening on the second Sunday of each month
in Room 101.
Next Opportunity
June 12th
10:30 –11:00 AM
12:00 - 12:30 PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We will be providing First Aid
again this year for Vacation
Bible School. Hopefully,
everyone will stay safe and
healthy, but if necessary, you
find the “Clinic” in the Library.
CANCER CARE GROUP
We held our first Cancer Care group meeting on
Sunday, May 19th. We shared thoughts and
ideas of how this group can reach out to
individuals and families to help them cope with
the personal challenges of cancer. If you are
facing a cancer diagnosis, connecting with
others who have been through the journey
already can be a comfort and support. We
welcome anyone whose lives have been
touched by cancer or those with a passion for
this ministry. Watch the bulletin for future
meeting dates. For more information, please
contact Kathy Brown, RN at (770) 601-7047,
Kathy Brown, RN, FCN
Parish Nurse
Office Hours
Mondays & Tuesdays
9 AM - 3 PM
The BFUMC Fun With Crochet Group will be making hats to give to Nudge
Ministries. Rich Tuttle described his work with Nudge Ministries, and the need for warm
hats.
We also continue making hats for chemo patients, along with preemie blankets and
prayer shawls.
We enjoy welcoming new interested folks. Please feel welcome to join us. We will
provide patterns, and help you to learn to crochet.
Fun with crochet group meets on Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. in room 128.
Joyce Corbin, 770-867-3709, [email protected]
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Trent Leonard Kathryn Kotkiewicz Shyler Harris 10 Tony Teale Vickie Martinez Chasity Wood OZ & Cheryl Hurst (ann) 11 Julia Ridgeway William Hunt 12 Shelby Reed Allen & Fran Bower (ann) Matt & Sabrina Keisler (ann) 13 Jeff Dutton Jill Mosley James Neblett, Jr. Ron & Emily Helton (ann) 14 Paul Feggeler Sarah Rossi Steve & Carole Moody (ann) Keith & Lizzy Sheffield (ann) 15 Kim Cox David Fiene Travis Bell Bruce & Kim Cox (ann) Bill & Sue Moore (ann) 16 Jerry Godina Hayden Hatcher Kaitlin Herrington 17 Robert Sandner
1 Larry Partee Spencer Austin Anezka Slamkova Colin McQuarrie Bob & Carolyn Howard (ann) Andy & Heather Holman (ann) 2 Emily Jones Eden Fesco Harold & Joyce Corbin (ann) 3 Tena Miller Maegan Miller John & Billie Bradford (ann) 5 Stephanie Burgess 6 Jonathan Long Kelly Nordgren Dakota Turpin Alexander Jacobs 7 Tommy Braswell Eli Kitchens Rachel Vosburgh Hajrizi Megan Vosburgh O’Hern 8 Joy Cooper McCracken Shelby Mosley Mia Truelove Lindsey Nunn Trinity Johnson Mark & Angela Moss (ann) Mike & Kati Reed (ann) 9 Laci Autrey-Clark
Sally Collins Mike Wilson Jim Calfee Michael & Lynn Stevens (ann) 24 Gwen Foernsler Jennifer Christenberry Matt Harmon Kimberly Zahm Amberly Truelove Jeff & Shannon Kennedy (ann) 25 James & Sonnie Neblett (ann) Conor & Kim Foster (ann) 26 June Baggett Jushua Ginsberg 27 Katelyn Horacek 28 Sarah Lee Derrick Sparks Caleb Harris Dick & Gina Schulz (ann) Bob & Beth Blanford (ann) Bryan & Tiffany Richter (ann) 29 Theresa Parrish John & Debbie Geeter (ann) Tony & Cece Scoggins (ann) 30 Carolyn Ford William Royal Emma Jackson
Penny Wingard Seth Craig Wyatt Campbell Haylie Ford Jay & Brandi Duke (ann) 18 Francis Carson III Megan Lord Megan Godina Riley Martinez Rick & Sharon Weiman (ann) Phil Boyd 19 Andrew Howatineck Carly Wingard Charles & Andrea Tyler (ann) 20 Gina Schulz Jeff Hatcher Amber Wood Makenzie Russell Johnny & Wanda Doster (ann) Ken & Earlene White (ann) 21 Marianne Daughety John Barber Gracie Garritano Jeslyn Martinez Tommy & Anessia Braswell (ann) Joel & JoLynn Miller (ann) 22 Judy Smith 23 Joyce Corbin Nancy Keech
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Can you find these words that have to do with dad?
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Please make our new members feel welcome:
Give them a call,
Send them a note of welcome,
Invite them to sit with you at the Wednesday night
meal,
Invite them to your Sunday School class,
Greet them on Sunday morning.
Dave & Sharon Bodwell .......................... 678-425-2324
838 Ideal Place, Winder, GA 30680
Trish Boyd .............................................. 678-425-2417
(Brooke Schulte)
1434 Solomon Dr., Winder, GA 30680
Kent & Kathy Replogle………………………….770-207-5449
1000 Hidden Creek Ln., Monroe, GA 30656
Chris & Katy Johnson ................... (Chris) 404-433-3209
(Harper) .......................................... (Katy) 770-402-0202
414 Laythan Ct., Winder, GA 30680
Ximena Montalvo ................................... 678-392-7639
530 Hemlock Dr., Winder, GA 30680
New members will receive a name badge. Orders are
placed once a month (between the 10-15th). Please
pick up your name tag off the “name board” located
at the reception desk across from the Stars
Cafe. Thank you
Please contact Sherri Hardeman,
770-867-3737 if:
If you are a member and did not receive your name
tag.
If you are a regular visitor and would like to order a
name badge.
If you need to order a replacement tag or magnet.
There will be no Children’s Church on Sunday, June 30th, and all
children are welcome to worship with their families during the
8:30, 9:30 or 11:00 o’clock worship services. The message will
be “Obedience to Christ” from Luke 9:51-62. Why not read
this ahead of time to your children so they will more readily
understand the message.
51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven,
Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers
on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready
for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he
was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and
John saw this, they asked, ‘Lord, do you want us to call fire
down from heaven to destroy them[a]?’ 55 But Jesus turned
and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to
another village.
57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him,
‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ 58 Jesus replied, ‘Foxes
have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has
nowhere to lay his head.’ 59 He said to another man,
‘Follow me.’
But he replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ 60 Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but
you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.’
61 Still another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but first let me
go back and say goodbye to my family.’ 62 Jesus replied,
‘No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit
for service in the kingdom of God.’
8:30, 9:30, or 11:00 Contemporary, 11:00 Traditional
Sunday, June 30th
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SATURDAY~ June 1
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Family Friendly Zumba (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
4:00 p.m. Bibles and Basketballs (G)
SUNDAY~ June 2
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc (S)
12:30 p.m. Health & Wellness Ministry (123)
5:00 p.m. VBS Kick-Off
6:30 p.m. VBS (8:45pm)
MONDAY~ June 3
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Kenpo Kickboxing (G)
10:00 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Zumba (G)
6:30 p.m. VBS (8:45pm)
7:00 p.m. UMM Executive Mtg. (128)
TUESDAY~ June 4
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)
9:30 a.m. Redeemed Bible Study (128)
9:30 a.m. Spin Class (UG)
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:30 p.m. VBS (8:45pm)
WEDNESDAY~ June 5
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)
6:30 p.m. VBS (8:45pm)
THURSDAY~ June 6
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Fit Stretch (WC)
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:30 p.m. VBS (8:45pm)
FRIDAY~ June 7
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Insane Cardio (G)
10:00 a.m. Muscle Madness (G)
SATURDAY~ June 8
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Family Friendly Zumba (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
4:00 p.m. Bibles and Basketballs (G)
7:00 p.m. Contemporary Band Practice (WC)
7:00 p.m. One Voice Youth Choir (S)
SUNDAY~ June 9
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening (101)
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc (S)
12:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening (101)
12:30 p.. Hand & Foot Card Playing (128)
5:00 p.m. Youth Rec. Program (G)
6:00 p.m. Youth Supper (FH)
6:30 p.m. Youth Groups (8pm)
MONDAY~ June 10
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Kenpo Kickboxing (G)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
10:00 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Zumba (G)
6:00 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing (G)
6:00 p.m. United Methodist Men (FH)
7:00 p.m. Open Volleyball (G)
TUESDAY~ June 11
N.GA Annual Conference –Athens
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)
9:30 a.m. NO Redeemed Bible Study (128)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
9:30 a.m. Spin Class (UG)
6:00 p.m. Insane Strength (G)
6:00 p.m. GO Team Mtg (114)
7:00 P.M. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. Contemporary Band Practice (WC)
WEDNESDAY~June 12
N.GA Annual Conference –Athens
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
10:30 .m. Prayers and Squares (128)
6:00 p.m. Soul Spin Mix (UG)
6:30 p.m. Yoga (WC)
THURSDAY~ June 13
N.GA Annual Conference –Athens
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Fit Stretch (WC)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
5:30 p.m. Karate Kids for Christ Celebration (FH)
7:00 p.m. 9:30 Band Practice (WC)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. Alzheimers Family Support (123)
FRIDAY~ June 14
N.GA Annual Conference –Athens
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Insane Cardio (G)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
10:00 a.m. Muscle Madness (G)
SATURDAY~ June 15
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Family Friendly Zumba (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Motorcycle Ride Registration
11:00 a.m. Motorcycle Ride
4:00 p.m. Bibles and Basketballs (G)
SUNDAY~ June 16 Father’s Day
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc. (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)
MONDAY~ June 17
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Kenpo Kickboxing (G)
10:00 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Zumba (G)
6:00 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing (G)
7:00 p.m. Open Volleyball (G)
7:00 p.m. United Methodist Women (128)
TUESDAY~ June 18
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)
9:30 a.m. Redeemed Bible Study (128)
9:30 a.m. Spin Class (UG)
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:00 p.m. Insane Strength (G)
7:00 P.M. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. Trustees Mtg. (114)
7:00 p.m. Contemporary Band Practice (WC)
C Chapel FH Fellowship Hall G Gym S Sanctuary SC Stars Cafe UG Upper Gym WC Worship Center
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9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
10:30 .m. Prayers and Squares (128)
6:00 p.m. Soul Spin Mix (UG)
6:30 p.m. Yoga (WC)
THURSDAY~ June 13
N.GA Annual Conference –Athens
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Fit Stretch (WC)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
5:30 p.m. Karate Kids for Christ Celebration (FH)
7:00 p.m. 9:30 Band Practice (WC)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. Alzheimers Family Support (123)
FRIDAY~ June 14
N.GA Annual Conference –Athens
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Insane Cardio (G)
9:30 a.m. Basketball/Cheer/Dance Camp (G)
10:00 a.m. Muscle Madness (G)
SATURDAY~ June 15
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Family Friendly Zumba (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Motorcycle Ride Registration
11:00 a.m. Motorcycle Ride
4:00 p.m. Bibles and Basketballs (G)
SUNDAY~ June 16 Father’s Day
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc. (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)
MONDAY~ June 17
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Kenpo Kickboxing (G)
10:00 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Zumba (G)
6:00 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing (G)
7:00 p.m. Open Volleyball (G)
7:00 p.m. United Methodist Women (128)
TUESDAY~ June 18
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)
9:30 a.m. Redeemed Bible Study (128)
9:30 a.m. Spin Class (UG)
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:00 p.m. Insane Strength (G)
7:00 P.M. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. Trustees Mtg. (114)
7:00 p.m. Contemporary Band Practice (WC)
WEDNESDAY~ June 19
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)
6:00 p.m. Soul Spin Mix (UG)
6:30 p.m. Yoga (WC)
THURSDAY~ June 20
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Fit Stretch (WC)
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
12:00 p.m. STARS Luncheon & Fellowship (FH)
6:30 p.m. The Legacy Journey (127)
(Dave Ramsey Series)
7:00 p.m. 9:30 Band Practice (WC)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
FRIDAY~ June 21
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Insane Cardio (G)
10:00 a.m. Muscle Madness (G)
SATURDAY~ June 22
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Family Friendly Zumba (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
4:00 p.m. Bibles and Basketballs (G)
SUNDAY~ June 23
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Children’s Church (G)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Svc (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)
12:30 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards (128)
5:00 p.m. Youth Recreation (G)
6:00 p.m. Youth Group Supper (FH)
6:30 p.m. Youth Group (8pm)
MONDAY~ June 24
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Kenpo Kickboxing (G)
9:30 a.m. Multi-Sport Camp
10:00 a.m. Yoga (WC)
10:00 a.m. Zumba (G)
6:00 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing (G)
7:00 p.m. Open Volleyball (G)
TUESDAY~ June 25
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)
9:30 a.m. Redeemed Bible Study (128)
9:30 a.m. Multi-Sport Camp
9:30 a.m. Spin Class (UG)
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
6:00 p.m. Insane Strength (G)
6:00 p.m. WINGS Mtg. (128)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
7:00 p.m. Contemporary Band Practice (WC)
WEDNESDAY~ June 26
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)
9:30 a.m. Multi-Sport Camp
6:00 p.m. Soul Spin Mix (UG)
6:30 p.m. Yoga (WC)
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice (119)
THURSDAY~ June 27
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)
9:15 a.m. Fit Stretch (WC)
9:30 a.m. Multi-Sport Camp
10:40 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)
4:30 p.m. Traditional Worship Comm. Mtg. (114)
6:30 p.m. The Legacy Journey (127)
(Dave Ramsey Series)
7:00 p.m. 9:30 Band Practice (WC)
7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)
FRIDAY~ June 28
6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Insane Cardio (G)
9:30 a.m. MOM’s Club of Winder (128)
10:00 a.m. Muscle Madness (G)
SATURDAY~ June 29
8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)
9:00 a.m. Family Friendly Zumba (G)
9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)
4:00 p.m. Bibles and Basketballs (G)
SUNDAY~ June 30 Family Worship
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:30 a.m. 9:30 Family Worship Service (WC)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (127)
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Family Worship Svc (WC)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Family Worship Svc. (S)
12:30 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards (128)
5:00 p.m. Youth Recreation (G)
Bethlehem First UMC
709 Christmas Ave.
Bethlehem, GA 30620
Phone: 770-867-3727
Fax: 770-867-3729
E-mail: [email protected]
The Bethlehem Star
www.bigwhitechurch.com
Church Office Hours Monday thru Thursday Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
MINISTERS: ALL OF US
PASTORS Rev. Parker Benson, Senior Pastor, ext. 23 [email protected]
Rev. Adam Mathes, Associate Pastor, ext. 22 [email protected]
Rev. Michele May, Pastor of Discipleship & Families, ext. 18 [email protected]
Rev. Debbie Huckaby, Congregational Care Minister, ext. 19 [email protected]
SPECIAL MINISTERS
Bookkeeper Leigh Anne Russell, ext. 20 [email protected]
Custodian Jack Chilcote, 770-712-7336 (cell)
Executive Assistant Karen Whitehead, ext. 11 [email protected]
Music Minister Karen Smith ext. 12 [email protected]
Nursery Supervisor Renae Elenbaas, 678-630-2966 (cell) [email protected]
Office Assistant Sherri Hardeman, ext. 10 [email protected]
Office Assistant Jennifer (Jenny) Pohl, ext. 10 [email protected]
Organist Brenda Fleeman [email protected]
Parish Nurse Kathy Brown, RN, FCN, ext. 25 [email protected]
Pianist Katrina Wilson [email protected]
PreSchool/Program Director Lizzy Sheffield, ext. 24 Preschool: 770-867-3724 [email protected]
Fitness Coordinator Tracy Self, ext. 15 [email protected]
Recreation Coordinator Laura Puckett, ext. 15 [email protected]
Security J.P. Boyd, 770-867-9551
Youth Ministry Dawn Bradberry (H.S.), ext. 14 [email protected]
Amy Watts (M.S.), ext. 14 [email protected]