he Men's Ministry sponsored workday at the United Methodist Children's Home in Decatur. It will be Saturday May 17 from 8 a.m. until noon.

2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Bethlehem First United Methodist Church 709 Christmas Avenue Bethlehem, GA 30620

770.867.3727 office@bigwhitechurch.com

www.bigwhitechurch.com

June 22, 2014

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2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Welcome Janice Allen

Prelude Brenda Fleeman Bringing in the Light Acolytes Scripture Reading Debbie Huckaby

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Invocation Debbie Huckaby

*Opening Hymn UMH 568 Christ For the World We Sing

*Affirmation of Faith UMH 881

*Gloria Patri

Ministry Moment SPPRC Georgia Barnwell

Prayer Concerns/Pastoral Prayer Debbie Huckaby

*Offertory Hymn UMH 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

*Offertory Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Debbie Huckaby

Offertory Katie Wilson

*Doxology UMH 95

Choral Anthem He Never Failed Me Yet Chancel Choir Joe Pardue, soloist

Message “What to Wear” Rev. Michele May

Colossians 3:12-17 (pg. 834)

*Hymn of Invitation & Dedication UMH 408

Gift of Love

*Benediction Rev. May

*Choral Benediction UMH 672

God Be with You ‘till We Meet Again (vs. 1)

Postlude Brenda Fleeman

*You are invited to stand as able

11:00 a.m.

June 22, 2014

Ages 4 through 4th Grade

11:00 AM ~ Gym

10:45 Electronic Check-In

Structured Game Time

Praise Relay

Psalm 150 Bible Memory Verse Mix-Up

Bible Story ~ Psalm 150

Bible Verse ~ “Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the

earth! Serve the Lord with celebration! Come before

him with shouts of joy!“ (Psalm 100:1-2).

Leap of Faith ~ I can tell others about Jesus.

Large Group Worship Time

- Worship through Song

- Worship through Story

† Psalm 150

- Worship through Prayer

- Worship through Giving

- Worship through Story

† Visit Leaper’s Pointe

† Psalm 150

- Worship through Scripture Memorization

† Psalm 100:1-2

Worship thru Small Group Activities

- Bowl Drums (Musical Activity for Younger Children)

Clint Hilley, Beth Hinch, Victoria Jacobs, Sarah May

- I Can Praise God (Art Activity for Older Children)

Kelli Herrington, Regan Herrington

Next Sunday

There will be no Children’s Church next week.

Families are encouraged to worship together through the

summer. Worship as a family at 8:30, 9:30, 11:00

Contemporary, and 11:00 Traditional.

Summer Family worship~ This summer our Family Minis-

tries Team is sponsoring five Family Worship Sundays: June 29,

July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27. On each of these Sundays, we

will have Sunday School for all ages at 9:30. At the 11 o’clock

hour, we will not have Children’s Church. We support our fami-

lies during worship together by providing Worship Bags for chil-

dren that contain activities focused on worship and the Scripture

passages for each Sunday. We also want to show our appreciation

for our Children’s Church Volunteers by giving them the month of

July off. Children’s Church will resume on Sunday, August 3.

Thank you for supporting Family Worship Sundays!

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Prelude Cathy Murch

Greeting Debbie Huckaby

Invocation Debbie Huckaby

*Hymn UMH 154

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Praise and Thanksgiving Debbie Huckaby

Pastoral Prayer Debbie Huckaby

Offering/Offertory Cathy Murch

Morning Message Debbie Huckaby

“Colossians 3:12-17 (834)

Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH 12

Rev. Frank Bernat

*Benediction Debbie Huckaby

* Please stand

Ushers/Greeters

Shirley Alcorn

Ed Novak

Carol Ward

Welcome! At Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, we are a

community of faith where people meet for a life-changing

encounter with God. Our faith community loves to sing to God

and loves to sing about God. As we join together as one body

with one voice, we invite you to open your hearts and minds to

all that God has in store for you.

To learn more about Bethlehem First United Methodist Church

and discover how you can get connected, visit our website at

www.bigwhitechurch.com.

Today’s Message:

“Free From Sin” | Romans 6:1-11

Matt Parker @mattparker21

Welcome Music 9:30 Band

Home

Welcome Wanda Doster

Ministry Moment SPPRC Georgia Barnwell

We Pray Rev. Michele May

We Worship 9:30 Band

Meet With Me

And All the People Said Amen

Victory in Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer

We Give 9:30 Band

Gospel Ship

We Hear Rev. May

“What to Wear”

Colossians 3:12-17

We Respond & Go 9:30 Band

When the Roll is Called Up Yonder

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June 22, 2014

Women’s Fall Retreat

This year, the Women’s Retreat will be held the weekend of

September 12-14 at the Sabbath House in Bryson City, NC.

The cost for the weekend is $169 (includes all meals and

lodging). Deposit of $50 is due by July 13th. Please make

check payable to BFUMC and notate women’s retreat on the

line item.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Brannon,

770-363-7400, abrannon16@gmail.com.

Orange Experience Workshop—June 29

The Family Ministry Team invites ALL to come on Sunday, June

29, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. to learn and experience what the

“Think Orange” strategy is, and discover what Bethlehem First

UMC AdventureLand will look like on Sunday mornings

beginning in September!

Childcare will be provided for babies and small children, but

elementary aged children are encouraged to participate in the

workshop fun!

The workshop will be in the Worship Center and a FREE family

dinner will be provided by the United Methodist Men directly

after the workshop in the Fellowship Hall.

To ensure we prepare enough food, please email

AdventurelandBFUMC@hotmail.com with the total number of

adults and children that will be attending.

Today we welcome our new Senior Pastor,

Frank Bernat and his family. Please come for

the Welcome Reception in the Fellowship Hall

immediately following the 11:00 o’clock

worship services and personally meet Frank,

Lesli, Rachel, and Rebekah to BFUMC.

Orange Volunteer Expo On Sunday, July 13, drop by the Fellowship Hall between 9:30-

10:30 a.m. (see the schedule below) to learn more about the

Orange strategy and how it will be implemented in our Family

Ministries beginning Sunday, September 7. Learn more about

three life stages:

First Look for Discoveryland led by Michele May

ages 4 – Kindergarten: 9:30 - 9:50

252 Basics for Adventureland led by Ashley Owens

1st-4th grades: 9:50 - 10:10

XP3 Students for The Bridge led by Anna Marie Lawrence

5th-6th grades: 10:10 - 10:30

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Building a Better Barrow ~ The youth of BFUMC are working, July 17-19 to help our neighbors in Building a Better

Barrow. For two days, they will go out in work teams to complete projects (in partnership with Habitat for Humanity) such as minor

home repairs, exterior painting, pressure washing, yard cleanup, and more. The evenings will be filled with fun and fellowship and

they will spend the night at the church.

You can show your support for our youth and our community by helping in

the following ways:

Volunteer as a crew leader or assistant

Volunteer as a chaperone to stay the night at the church

Deliver lunches and snacks to the work sites

Help prepare meals

Donate bottled water, popsicles, and snacks

The youth are not only serving others through their work projects, they will be building meaningful relationships - with each other

and the people in our community. What a great way to serve God and share the love of Christ!

If you know of someone who is in need of minor home repairs, exterior painting, pressure washing , or yard cleanup and would like

to be considered as one of our projects, please contact Kathy Brown at 770-601-7047, or the church office, 770-867-3727.

Youth & Adult Form

Building a Better Barrow Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

July 17 - 19, 2014 Bethlehem First UMC & all other churches uniting to help make Barrow BETTER!

Registration - Home Church: ____________________________________________

Full Name: ______________________________________________________ Preferred First Name: ______________________

Age: _____ D.O.B.____________ Gender: ____M _____ F T-shirt size: _____S _____M _____L _____XL _____XXL

Address (Street, City, State, & Zip Code) _________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________ Grade Promoted to: ______ Email: ____________________________________________

Guardian’s Name and Emergency Contact Number (phone number listed above will be used for non emergency correspondence)

1- ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2- ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To reserve your spot for Building a Better Barrow, please complete this form and return with a copy of your Insurance card and

$25 registration fee (scholarships available upon request) by Sunday, June 22nd. Please make check payable to Bethlehem First

UMC and return to the church office or mail to: Dawn Bradberry, Bethlehem First UMC, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA

30620.

Health Information

Do you have any allergies, diet issues, etc.? ___Yes ___No If yes, please list and advise of the standard care given:__________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List all medications that you are currently taking:__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have special medical conditions? ___Yes ____No If yes, please explain on a separate sheet.

Date of your last tetanus shot:____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Ministry Assistants

Greeters

8:30 Shirley Alcorn, Ed Novak, Carol Ward

9:30 Becky Adcock, Lamar & Sherry Mask

Leon Laske, Sally Anne Short, Shane Short

11:00 Lenell Carr, Gwen Foernsler, Larry Laske, Malcolm

Mercer, Susan Mercer, Michele Powell, Pam Shaw,

Terry Shaw, David Sorrells

Acolytes

Today Abigail Lawrence, Rebecca Lawrence

June 29 Ethan Guthas, Thomas Wilson

Ushers

8:30 Shirley Alcorn, Ed Novak, Carol Ward

9:30 Sherry Mask

11:00 Vance Barnwell, John Bittner, Pete Black, Phil Elam,

Ron Griffith, Reed Gunderman, Andy Holman, Morgan

Howard, Larry Partee

June 29 Youth

Children’s Church

Today Kelli Herrington, Regan Herrington, Clint Hilley, Beth

Hinch, Victoria Jacobs, Sarah May

June 29 Family Worship Sunday ~ No Children’s Church

Stephen Ministry

SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO ASK FOR HELP

‘We're brought up to be strong, self-

sufficient, independent people. We tend

to think if we ask for help, it is a sign of

weakness. So we try to keep our

struggles hidden, stuffed deep

inside. However, that's not God's

plan. Galatians 6:2 says, "Bear one

another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." God

wants us to care for others-and allow others to care for us

in our time of need.

If you're sad or struggling inside, don't suffer alone. Ask

for help. We've got a team of Stephen Ministers who are

ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you

through a tough time. (It's confidential too!) Find out

more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our

Stephen Leaders: Kathy Brown (770-601-7047) or Jenny

Smith (770-826-0266). Our Stephen Ministers are there

to care!

Prayer Concerns

Our Faithfulness

Did you know that you can support the ministries and missions

of Bethlehem First UMC through online giving?

www.bigwhitechurch.com/giving

Online giving of your tithe and offering is one of

the easiest and best ways to insure that you fully

honor God through your giving.

Members

June 8 ~ Evelyn Boyd, Cindy Crawley, Donna Fievet, John

Griffing, Sue Moore

June 15 ~ Dolores Eckels

June 22 ~ Phil Elam, Rachel Vosburgh Hajrizi

On-Going ~ Elizabeth Barber, Dianne Beaird, Harriet Harris,

Mary Nell Partee, Frances & Leeon Pruett, Hazel Smith, Judy

Swanner, Rachel Thompson, Gladys Wages

Non- Members

June 8 ~ Mariah Avila, Greg & Christie Hanlon, Cathy Narey,

Jenny Partain, Ronnie Reynolds, Mary Willie Thompson

June 15 ~ Lois Delinski, Mollie Lizotte

June 22 ~ Janie Johnson, Blake McLoud

On-Going ~ Katie Adams, Warren Deatrick, Lori Eckels, Megan

Godina, Louise Pitts

Sympathy

Lamar Mask on the death of his brother, Johnnie Mask, who

passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014.

Laura Vosburgh and family on the death of her Aunt, Caroline

(Tat) Thompson Dabney, who passed away on Sunday, June

15, 2014. Having no children of her own, "Aunt Tat" was able

to celebrate her 100th birthday this past February with many

nieces and nephews traveling to Clarksville, Tennessee for the

celebration.

Learn how you can join this grateful, grace-full group:

Contact Kathy Brown, Stephen Ministry Leader

770-601-7047, kathy.brown@bigwhitechurch.com

June 15, 2014 Attendance

Sunday School ................................................ 129 Nursery ............................................................. 34 Children’s Church ............................................. 33 8:30 Service ...................................................... 19 9:30 Service .................................................... 130 11:00 Contemporary Service ......................... 102 11:00 Traditional Service ............................... 155 Total Sunday Worship .................................. 473

Revenue Year-to-Date ...................... $509,625.06 Expenses Year-to-Date ..................... $530,569.96

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Week At A Glance THURSDAY~ June 26

6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)

9:00 a.m. Yoga (123)

9:00 a.m. Diva Day Camp

5:30 p.m. Karate Kids 4 Christ (FH)

6:15 p.m. Power Sculpting (UG)

6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision (128)

7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)

7:00 p.m. 9:30 Band Practice (WC)

FRIDAY~ June 27

6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)

9:00 a.m. Insane Strength (G)

9:00 a.m. Diva Day Camp

SATURDAY~ June 28

8:00 a.m. Fitness Center (6pm)

9:00 a.m. Surprise Fitness (G)

9:30 a.m. Yoga (WC)

SUNDAY~ June 29

8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)

9:00 a.m. Pray for Our Pastors (120H)

9:30 a.m. 9:30 Worship 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. Hispanic Worship Svc. (C)

11:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)

4:00 p.m. JoLT (127)

5:15 p.m. Orange Experience Workshop

5:30 p.m. Youth Open Gym (G)

Hispanic Ministry

As has been previously communicated, Mision Latina

and their pastor, Rev. Haydee Vidot, are moving to

Athens. A Hispanic Ministry has formed from the

Mision Latina congregation who are remaining in

Bethlehem and they will worship in our Chapel

beginning Sunday, June 29 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30

p.m. for four weeks. If you have any questions or

need more information, please contact Rev. Michele

May at 770-867-3727. Everyone is invited to attend.

SUNDAY~ June 22

Youth—Rabun Aid Project

8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)

9:00 a.m. Pray for Our Pastors (120H)

9:30 a.m. 9:30 Worship 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)

11:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Svc. (S)

12:00 p.m. Reception for the Bernat Family (FH)

12:30 p.m. Hand & Foot Card Playing (128)

MONDAY~ June 23

6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)

9:00 a.m. Zumba (G)

9:00 a.m. Diva Day Camp

10:00 a.m. Spin (UG)

10:00 a.m. Stretch It Out (124)

6:00 p.m. Circuit Mania (UG)

TUESDAY~ June 24

6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)

9:00 a.m. Insane Surprise Class (G)

9:00 a.m. Diva Day Camp

9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (123)

10:00 a.m. Senior Fitness (G)

6:00 p.m. Insane Strength (G)

6:00 p.m. WINGs Mtg. (128)

7:00 p.m. Church Council Mtg. (128)

7:00 p.m. Contemporary Band Pr. (WC)

7:00 p.m. Zumba (G)

WEDNESDAY~ June 25

6:00 a.m. Fitness Center (9pm)

9:00 a.m. Fun with Crocheting (128)

9:00 a.m. Diva Day Camp

6:00 p.m. Soul Spin Mix (UG)

6:30 p.m. Yoga (WC)

7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice (119)

Little Diva Camp

Ages 4-12

$60

Monday ~ Friday

June 23 ~ 27

will.whisenant@bigwhitechurch.com

C Chapel FH Fellowship Hall G Gym S Sanctuary SC Stars Café UG Upper Gym WC Worship Center

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WELCOME, VISITORS AND GUESTS! We are delighted you have chosen to worship with us today. Please fill out the

black attendance register at the end of the pew or as it is passed.

ABOUT US: At Bethlehem First UMC, we have a common mission: To make disciples of

Jesus Christ. We offer a loving, nurturing environment in which to serve and

worship Christ, and to grow spiritually. We would love to have you join us each

Sunday.

LEARN MORE: If you would like to learn more about Bethlehem First UMC, please visit

us on the web at www.bigwhitechurch.com, speak with a pastor following

the service, call the church office at 770-867-3727, or email us at

office@bigwhitechurch.com.

WELCOME, CHILDREN Childcare is available for newborns through age 4 during Sunday school and all

Sunday morning worship services. Your child graduates to Children's Church if

they are 4, on or after, September 1st. Please use our electronic check-in

system before bringing your child to their age appropriate room.

Newborn to Walking Room 121

Walking to Age 3 Room 110

Age 3 & 4 Room 109

Children’s Church ~ All children ages Pre-K (age 4 by September 1) through 4th

grade are invited to join us for our 11 AM worship service designed especially for

children. Check-in is from 10:45-11 AM. Please sign your child in through our

electronic check-in system and then bring your child to the gym. Kiosks are

found in the Children’s Wing or at the Childcare Reception Desk in the Stars

Café. Thank you for your support and for allowing us the opportunity of

worshipping with your children.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Hearing assistance is available for the 11:00 o’clock service in the sanctuary.

Please ask one of the greeters or ushers for a receiver and they will be happy to

assist you.

Restrooms are located in the narthex (front lobby), the Commons Area, near

Room #114, and next to the Stars Cafe.

Our Staff

Rev. Frank Bernat Senior Pastor 770-362-7998 cell

9:30 Worship Service This lite-contemporary service is a good way to begin your Sunday morning! Our Praise Band plays a variety of good music including folk, country, rock, and gospel. Our service is spirit-filled and energetic, yet relaxed and welcoming. Dress is casual and the STARS Café is open before and after. Make yourself at home.

11:00 Traditional Worship Service Come and experience the time-honored traditions and practices of historical Christianity in one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in North Georgia. Our sanctuary exudes holiness and the Holy Spirit can be felt as one enters the room. Please enter in reverence but worship with all your heart as we enjoy the great hymns, creeds, and traditions of our Christian faith.

Rev. Matt Parker, Associate Pastor 404-538-2567 cell matt.parker@bigwhitechurch.com

11:00 Contemporary Worship Service The 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service helps people connect with God and celebrate all that God has done in our lives. The prayer for this worship experience is that those who worship with us may join together in one voice and one prayer as we praise God. Our time of worship includes singing contemporary music and listening to a scripturally based message.

Rev. Michele May Pastor of Discipleship & Families 706-201-5063 cell michele.may@bigwhitechurch.com

11:00 Children’s Church GROW But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 Through our GROW ministries, persons have opportunities to deepen and grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Through Bible study, prayer, worship, and small group fellowship, persons are able to understand more fully what it means to love God and love our neighbors. Individuals are able to discover how God has uniquely gifted them to serve, both within and outside the church.

Debbie Huckaby Pastor of Congregational Care 706-296-0665 cell debbie.huckaby@bigwhitechurch.com

8:30 Holy Communion Service A 30-45 minute worship service meets every Sunday

morning in the Chapel. This intimate service offers

hymns, prayer, message, and Holy Communion. Come

and worship in the Chapel at Bethlehem.

Would you like to join Bethlehem First UMC?

If you have been visiting we hope you will consider joining Bethlehem First United Methodist

Church. You may join by:

1. Transferring your membership from another United Methodist Church

2. Transferring your membership from another denomination

3. Confession of Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

To learn more about church membership please contact one of our pastors listed above and

say “I want to join the church.”

Our Clergy

Email Addresses: first name. last name@bigwhitechurch.com

unless otherwise notated

Audio/Video, Mark Nichols

404-606-7671

Bookkeeper, Leigh Anne Russell

leighanne.russell@bigwhitechurch.com

Custodian, Jack Chilcote

770.712.7336

office@bigwhitechurch.com

Executive Assistant, Karen Whitehead

Music Minister, Karen Smith

Nursery Supervisor, Jennie Etheridge

Office Assistants, Gretchen Hill,

Jennifer Pohl

Organist, Brenda Fleeman

Pianist, Katrina Wilson

Preschool/Program Director

Lizzy Sheffield, 770.867.3724

Recreation Coordinator, Will Whisenant

Security, J.P. Boyd

770.867.9551, papaande@gmail.com

Youth Ministry

H.S. ~ Dawn Bradberry, 678-227-1970

dawnleigh21@yahoo.com

M.S. ~ Amy Watts, 404-213-7856

amywilmothwatts@yahoo.com