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A PUBLICATION BY BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
VOL . 30 , NO. 19 MAY 30, 2017 www.bethanyumc.net
Our Mission: “To Reach Out, Make, and Nurture Disciples For Jesus Christ.”
he Messenger
Come and Worship with Us! 9:00am Contemporary Worship—Lacy Hall 11:00am Traditional Worship—Sanctuary
Come Learn With Us! 10:05am Sunday School
We have over 10 classes for all ages… find one that suits you!
We also offer weekly Bible studies… check the website for dates & times
Annual Conference Special Offering
The 2017 North Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church will meet June 13 th – June 15th in
Athens, Georgia (a.k.a. God’s Country – Go Dawgs!). This year’s Special Offering will go towards the Ministerial
Education Fund or MEF.
The Ministerial Education Fund has helped thousands of men and women become pastoral leaders in The United
Methodist Church. It is nurtured and funded by United Methodists to provide scholarships to seminary and
undergraduate students, course-of-study for local pastors, and license to preach school.
I am very proud to have earned my Masters of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University
in Atlanta, Georgia. I absolutely loved attending Candler. I even had fun diving into theology and all that goes with it. A
seminary education is a required blessing for those seeking ordination; however, it is a costly blessing. While attending
Candler, I was fortunate to receive Ministerial Education Funds. The MEF assisted in defraying the cost of my tuition and
books. It was also encouraging to know that my denomination affirmed my call to ministry through its willingness to help
with the cost of my ministerial education.
Aligning with the theme of the 2017 Annual Conference, "Show Your Work: Worship That Inspires Action," this fund is
one way United Methodists can show our support to those called to serve as clergy. Together we can help minimize debt
of North Georgia United Methodists beginning in ministry. 100 percent of the giving to the Annual Conference
Special Offering will go to United Methodist seminary and course of study students in the North Georgia
Conference.
Please prayerfully considering giving to the Ministerial Education Fund. Mark your checks or offering envelopes with
“Annual Conference Special Offering”.
Peace & Blessings, Pastor Pam
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SERVANTHOOD NEWS
B E T H A N Y
B E T H A N Y N E W S
JUNE 4, 2017
“HOW DO YOU EXPERIENCE GOD?”
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Acts 2: 1-21 Rev. Wilson
Acolytes
Sanaa Slaton & Jack Stuart
Crucifer
John Reilly
Greeters
9:00 am Gloria Aiken & Cheryl Norwood
11:00 am Walter Trotter & Wes Liebergesell
Communion Servers
9:00 am Travis & Donna Carter
11:00 am Rev. Jerry & Maryanne McCurdy
AV Tech & Sound
9:00 am Tim Poolos & Daniel Black
11:00 am David & Garrett Human
Presentation Team
Catherine Simpson & Bart Crowe
Ushers
9:00 am Keith Groce
11:00 am Joan Bennett, Johnnie Driver, Jim
Harvey, Randy Merritt, Radney Simpson,
Terence Reckard, Jim Westbrooks
Scripture Reader
Cheryl Norwood
Children’s Church Leaders
Leslie Peterson & Susan Poolos
Summer Study—Acts of the Apostles
This week marks the beginning of our church-wide summer learning with the Book of Acts. Please engage with a friend, spouse, or a small group of friends/relative. You can also engage via facebook. Please check the church’s page each week for a message from the pastors or staff and make comments about what you have read. While reading, ask yourself these questions…
What is the historical context of this bible passage?
What is this passage calling the Disciples or
Congregation to do in that context?
What is this passage calling me to do?
This week’s reading: Acts 1 & 2
Father’s Day Bulletin
The Joymakers Circle will be publishing the annual Father’s Day Bulletin on June 18. Please submit the names in honor or in memory of someone. The cost is only $1 per name. Please make checks payable to Bethany UMW.
Deadline for name submissions is June 11.
Dear Bethany Family,
Thank you for your kind words and prayers in regards to my recent surgery and recovery. I also want to express my gratitude to my Father-in-Law, Rev. Jerry McCurdy (a.k.a. Papa) for preaching for me and for being on call. Bethany is in caring and compassionate hands with Papa.
I am truly blessed to be a part of such a loving and supportive congregation.
Peace, Blessings and Love, Pastor Pam
I would like to thank my church family for the many expressions of love that I have received during Ron's illness and his death. Your support has meant the world to me. Thank you especially to the Ken Nix Sunday School Class and our Pastors for helping me with Ron's Memorial service. The service was just as he would have wanted it to be. Please continue to remember us in your prayers as we learn to carry on without this wonderful man. —Myrna Smith
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COMING UP ... JUNE 4—JUNE 10
REACHING OUT & SUCH...
Sunday, June 4—Day of Pentecost!
9:00 AM Praise & Worship Service—Lacy Hall; Children’s Church—Room 101 10:05 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service—Sanctuary 2:30 PM Pre-Conference Briefing—Kennesaw UMC
Monday, June 5—VBS @ 9am
7:00 PM Trustees
Tuesday, June 6—VBS @ 9 am
7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous
Wednesday, June 7—VBS @ 9 am
7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room; Talent Show Meeting– New Hope; ESOL—Koinonia
Thursday, June 8—VBS @ 9 am
7:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal—Lacy Hall; Finance Committee—Koinonia
Friday, June 9—VBS @ 9 am
7:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous
Saturday, June 10
No Activities / Meetings
MUST Summer Lunch Schedule June 6—Lanford Class—7 pm
June 13—Koinonia, Edna Rivers & Sundowners—1 pm June 20—New Hope—6 pm
June 27—Bethany Youth July 3—Church Staff
July 11—Lamplighters—1 pm July 18—Bethany Youth
July 25—Weldon Class—4:30 pm
Vacation Bible School
June 5-June 9 9 am until Noon
Colors of the day: Monday—blue; Tuesday—red;
Wednesday—orange; Thursday—green; Friday—purple
Register online! Join the Fun!
It’s Me...Flame the Red
Panda and I want to see
YOU and your friends at
VBS next week!
Get Ready….
the Talent Show is Coming!
Calling all talent! For those of you who missed the Mission Fair and did not see the information for the Talent Show, there will be another sensational Bethany Talent Show on August 19th. Atha Thomas will be the Master of Ceremonies and we already have some wonderful and funny acts signed up. You do not want to miss this opportunity to showcase your talent! Please see Travis or Donna Carter for more information. Their email address is [email protected] and cell's are 678-294-9393 or 770-722-5183 respectively. Also, there will be an organizational meeting on June 7th at 7:00 if you would like to come to learn more about the opportunities to participate.
-Travis and Donna Carter Church Council Meeting
Because of Annual Conference, our June meeting will be a Virtual one. We will not have our regular meeting but if you will send your reports to Gayle Black by email at [email protected]. If you have an action item let
Charlene know [email protected].
Peace with Justice Offering
Across the country, people’s human rights are being vio-lated. Moved by Christ’s love to pursue reconciliation and peace, honoring the dignity of every individual made in God’s image, The United Methodist Church is unwilling to turn a blind eye to injustice on . Because of the Peace with Justice Sunday offering on June 11, the people of The United Methodist Church are able to make a difference together by sowing seeds—and yielding fruit!—
of peace. Please consider making a contribution.
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Bethany United Methodist Church 760 Hurt Road, Smyrna, GA 30082
Phone 770-436-2675
Email [email protected]
Office Hours
Mon-Thurs 8:30 am —4:00 pm
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Attendance for Sunday, May 28
Contemporary Worship Service—75
Traditional Worship Service—94
Sunday School—126
Neal Allen Shawn & Angel Campbell Rev. Stiles Cobb Barbara Davison—sister of Donna Carter Laura Denton Mollie Edmondson—sister of Wayne Thomas Bobbie English Mandy Harrison—sister of Melanie Crowe Harvey Hendrix Charles Hill—family of Johnnie Driver Jackson Jones—Terry family member Patricia Kramer Lecia Landolt—daughter of Mary Lanford Bonnie Lee—friend of Dianne Tidmore Kelley Lennon—friend of Leta Thomas David Marvin-family of Ray Gary
Long-Term Prayer Concerns
Jim Barnes
Steve & Kathy Beckham
Nell Bilderback
Jane Eisenburg
Eloise Fulmer
Ray Gary
CM & Betty Herndon
Lisa Hilley
Bobbie Hughie
Alan Kovatch
Mary McBath
Marjorie Riley
Alan Rustin
Martha Speir
Pray For Our Friends
Hospitalized/Rehabilitation
Joe Hartzog—Wellstar Cobb Maxine Herren—Carrollton Manor Rehabilitation
Evelyn Panter—Pruitt Health/Austell
Current Prayer Concerns Happy Birthday! May 29—Shirley Upchurch
May 30—Donna Carter May 31—Abby Martin, Madelyn Wertz
June 2—Terry Wullschleger, Marla Garrison June 3—Lani Black
June 7—Gayle Black, Barry Ragsdale, Lisa Hilley
Kathy Nixon—friend of Marla Garrison Hazel Nolan—friend of Jimi Gunter Buddy Panter Patricia Pearlberg—friend of Mary Anne Malcolm Aaron & Allie Rice Eliska Rucker & Family David Smith Jr.—family of Dianne Tidmore Richard Sprayberry Helen Sullivan Rev. Susan Taylor John Tidmore—family of Dianne Tidmore Cole Tolbert-family of Brad & Laurie Mote Betty Weaver—family of Mary Cobb Kaye Wilson—friend of The Sprayberry’s Teresa Wilson—family of Mary Cobb
Our Pastors
Rev. Chip Wilson, Senior Pastor [email protected]
706-836-4500 Rev. Pam McCurdy, Associate Pastor
[email protected] 770-314-8919
Rev. Stiles Cobb, Pastor Emeritus
Our Staff
Chandra Miles, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Mary Jane Higman, Children’s Director & Director of Student Ministries
Susan Poolos, Youth Assistant [email protected]
Dr. Changa Miller, Music Director [email protected]
Evelyn White, Pianist
Donna Hester, Organist
Family of Doreen Beaton Family of Tom Green—friend of Wes Liebergesell & Jim Westbrooks
James Morales Sr.—family of Margaret Spietz Family of Ron Smith
Lisa Ammerman Paul Bryan & Family—nephew of Sandra Crowe
Fred Hand—brother of Linda Martin Frances Howard—friend of congregation
Judy Lively—family of Noah Thomas Mary Anne Malcolm
Catherine Nause—friend of Leta Thomas David Pasquariello—friend of Neil & Shelley Booth
