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709 Christmas Avenue
Bethlehem, GA 30620
770-867-3727
www.bigwhitechurch.com
June 9, 2013
3rd Sunday after Pentecost
God has
come to help
Luke 7:16
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June 9, 2013 11:00 a.m.
3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome Ms. Janice Allen
Prelude Mrs. Brenda Fleeman
Bringing in the Light Acolytes
Scripture Reading Psalm 146 Rev. Debbie Huckaby
Invocation Rev. Huckaby
*Opening Hymn UMH 140
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
*Affirmation of Faith UMH 881
*Gloria Patri UMH 70
Greeting/Registration of Worshippers The Rev. Parker Benson
Ministry Moment VBS Mrs. Amber Wigley
Let’s Get a Little Crazy
Prayer Concerns/Pastoral Prayer Rev. Huckaby
*Offertory Hymn UMH 368
My Hope Is Built
*Offertory Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Rev. Benson
Offertory Anthem Deep, Deep Love Chancel Choir
*Doxology UMH 95
Homily “A Brave New Hope” Rev. Benson
Luke 7:11-17 (pg730)
*Hymn of Invitation & Dedication UMH 452
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
*Benediction Rev. Benson
*Choral Benediction UMH 672
God Be with You ‘till We Meet Again (Vs. 1)
Postlude Mrs. Fleeman
*You are invited to stand, as able
ALTAR PRAYER
The altar is open for prayer before, during and after the
11:00 Traditional service. Rev. Debbie Huckaby, our
Congregational Care Minister, will be available near the
altar should you want someone to pray with you.
11:00 AM ~ Gym
Ages 4 through 4th grade
10:45 Electronic Check-In
Bible Story ~ Daniel Chooses (Daniel 1:3-21)
Bible Verse ~ You, Lord, are all I want! You are my choice.
(Psalm 16:5 CEV))
Leap of Faith ~ I choose to follow God.
The children will be singing a song from VBS, Let’s Get a Little
Crazy, in the 11:00 Traditional and the 11:00 Contemporary
Worship Services, so we will gather in the gym at 10:50 to
prepare to go to the worship services. We will return to the
gym for our Children’s Worship Time.
Large Group Worship Time
- Worship through Song
t Growing in Leaps and Bounds
t God’s a Good Choice
- Worship through Story
t Visit Leaper’s Pointe
t Daniel Chooses
- Worship through Scripture Memorization:
t Psalm 16:5
- Worship through Prayer and Giving
Worship thru Explore Interest Groups
These interest groups give children an opportunity to
choose from a variety of activities that will allow them to
experience the Bible story in a unique way.
t Veggie Puppets (Art Activity, Younger Children)
t Vegetable Basket Turnover (Game Activity, Younger Children)
t If You Choose (Science Activity, Older Children)
t Good Choices Wheel (Art Activity, Older Children)
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar this morning are in
celebration of Ron and Emily Helton’s 54th
Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations.
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Prelude Mrs. Susan Wages
Greeting Rev. Debbie Huckaby
Invocation Rev. Huckaby
*Hymn UMH 368
My Hope Is Built
Praise and Thanksgiving Rev. Huckaby
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Huckaby
Offering/Offertory Mrs. Wages
Morning Message Rev. Huckaby
“A Brave New Hope”
Luke 7:11-17(pg. 730)
Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH 13
Rev. Adam Mathes
*Benediction Rev. Huckaby
* Please stand
Ushers/Greeters
Shirley Alcorn
Ed Novak
Carol Ward
Welcome Music 9:30 Band
Heart of Gold
Welcome Mrs. Wanda Doster
VBS Celebration Mrs. Amber Wigley
Let’s Get a Little Crazy
We Pray Rev. Parker Benson
We Worship 9:30 Band
Beautiful One
Everything Glorious
In the Cross
We Give 9:30 Band
We Hear Rev. Benson
“A Brave New Hope”
Luke 7:11-17
We Respond & Go 9:30 Band
Power in the Blood
in the Worship Center
“A Brave New Hope” Rev. Adam Mathes
Luke 7:11-17
1 Corinthians 13:13
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June 9, 2013
North Georgia Annual Conference Kicks off Tuesday
The North Georgia Conference will meet from June 11-13 at
The Classic Center in Athens. Here are a few notes:
Live streaming available through: www.ngumc.org/AC2013.
Visit www.ngumc.org/AC2013 regularly for updated news
and information.
2013 Annual Conference Special Offering ~ The greatest
need of our six North Georgia
Conference international “Bridges”
mission partners is for assistance in
leadership training. Our gifts to the
Annual Conference Special Offering
will go toward providing training for
clergy and laity in El Salvador, The
Bahamas, Russia, the Philippines,
Kenya, and Portugal.
Wouldn’t it be a precious gift to offer well equipped
teachers, safe lodging and appropriate meals at a cost that is
manageable for those hungry for knowledge?
Place your donation in the envelope provided
or make check payable to BFUMC and notate
“Bridges” in the memo line. Lizzy Sutton, our
church representative will present one check
from BFUMC at Annual Conference.
Benefit for BFUMC Children’s Ministry
Saturday, June 15, 2013
10 AM Registration
11 AM Ride
12 PM Lunch (included)
Bethlehem First
United Methodist Church 709 Christmas Avenue, Bethlehem, GA 30620
770.867.3727
www.bigwhitechurch.com
$20.00
+$5.00 /passenger
Goodbye & Welcome Receptions for Pastors
Sunday, June 9
11:00 am Last Sunday for Rev. Mathes to Preach
12:00 pm Reception for he 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
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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Come Alive Ministries is our local non-
profit Pregnancy Care Center creating
“Options for Life” to women facing an
unplanned pregnancy. They endeavor to
meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of each person they serve. Our
church has the opportunity to help by
donating items for their New Mom
Basket Ministry. You can place your
items in the bassinet in the Narthex or
the cradle in the Stars Café.
Baby Items: shampoo, wipes, diapers,
soap, lotion, oil, diaper ointment,
receiving blankets, brush and comb sets,
pacifiers, bottles, neutral colored sleepers,
washcloths, etc.
Mom Items: health & beauty aids, gift
items (stationery, pens, candles, picture
frames, etc.)
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Prayer Concerns
Members
June 2 ~ Suda Abbett, Muriel Reubert
June 9 ~ Bill Moore, Ruth Pugh, Jenny Smith
June 16 ~ Jim Brewer
On-Going ~ Dianne Beaird, Helen Bell, Harriet Harris, Doris
Owens, Frances & Leeon Pruett, Annette Smith, Hazel Smith,
Judy Swanner, Rachel Thompson, Gladys Wages
Non-Members
June 2 ~ Alan Black, Bobby Bowers, Jacob Hollis, Heather
Tweedy, Mitch Williams
June 9 ~ Ken Armstrong, Shelby Leyva,
June 16 ~ Tom Buchanan, Hudson Jones, Joni Odum, Jessica
Pirtle, Tom Ratliff
On-Going ~ Garrett Andrews, Jean Bagwell, Jack Fendt,
Kendra Ferguson, Addy Frechen, William Freedman, Sr.,
Ashley Freidenberger, Katherine Freidenberger, Megan
Godina, Mike Howard, Sue & Frank Jones, Bonnie Manners,
Richard Roden, Abe Smith, Diane Wallace, Our Country,
Soldiers in our Military
NOTE: Prayer concerns will be posted for three weeks before rotating
off. To add or remove names, please contact the church office,
770-867-3727, [email protected]. Thank you.
Our Faithfulness
June 2, 2013
Attendance
Sunday School ...................................... 144
Nursery ................................................... 49
Children’s Church ................................... 45
Ft. Yargo ................................................... 2
8:30 Service ............................................ 20
9:30 Service ............................................ 93
11:00 Contemporary Service ................. 74
11:00 Traditional Service ..................... 212
Total Sunday Worship ....................... 495
Revenue Year-to-Date ............. $452,485.24
Expenses Year-to-Date ............ $470,089.83
Ministry Assistants
Greeters
8:30 Shirley Alcorn, Ed Novak, Carol Ward
9:30 Becky Adcock, Lamar & Sherry Mask
11:00 Pam Beder, Janice Cauley, Marlon Cauley, Lindsey
Thomas, Kent Replogle
Acolytes
Today Sarah Bittner, Brittany Edrington
June 16 Montee Flahn, Will Scarborough
Ushers
8:30 Shirley Alcorn, Ed Novak, Carol Ward
9:30 Sherry Mask
11:00 David Austin, Charles Bell, David Brown, Coach
Connerley, Marvin Keech, Dick Morris, Creamor
Scarborough, Rick Weiman
June 16 Clara Allen, Lynne Bell, Beth Blanford, Fran Bower,
Patsy Cullifer, Wanda Doster, Brenda Partee, Sandi
Roberson, Lynn Smith, Susan Wages
Children’s Church
Today Kelly Tonelli, Lynda Chisholm, Michele Godina, The
Leon Laske Family, Austin Hurst, Sarah May, Deborah
Patton
June 16 Sarah Bittner, Susan Bittner, David Brown, Kathy
Brown, Laura Nunn, Tracy Self
Church Directories
If you had your photo taken for our
church directory, you may pick up
your copy at the church office
during office hours, 9AM—4PM.
Buy one for $5.00.
Children’s Church: Now meeting weekly in the gym
beginning at 11 AM; Volunteers arrive at 10:30; Check-in time begins at 10:45.
Children’s Church is a one hour worship experience designed with the needs of children in mind. The children participate in structured activities designed to engage them physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In other words, we worship with a plan and use movement, video, hands on activities, and games. We want the experience to be fun because our relationship with God should be one of joy! We ask your help as we try to create the best environment for worship for all of our children. We are teaching the children the following behavioral guidelines.
We will - talk with respectful voices - walk with respectful feet - choose actions that respect others and our surroundings
To help ensure the safety of our children, at 11:55, we will prepare for dismissal. Children will gather their papers, etc. together and sit around the circle in the center of the gym. We ask that parents wait at the door. Someone will come to assist you and then bring your child/children to you.
Thank you for your support and for allowing us the opportunity of worshipping with your children
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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)
9:00 a.m. Pray for Our Pastors (120H)
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)
2013 May Calendar SUNDAY~ June 9
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service (C)
9:00 a.m. Pray for Our Pastors (120H)
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.. 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)
C Chapel FH Fellowship Hall G Gym S Sanctuary SC Stars Cafe UG Upper Gym WC Worship Center
Summer will soon be here and that means vacation time. We need
your help! We need the following volunteers in our GROW
ministry:
Summer Sunday School Teachers and Assistants, 9:15-10:30
AM
Children's Church Volunteers (volunteers serve once every
other month on Sunday from 10:30-12 noon)
For more information, please contact:
Anna Marie Lawrence,
PRAY FOR YOUR PASTORS
Every Sunday morning from 9-9:15
we pray for our pastors, and all our
services. During this time, most often,
our pastors individually stop in for a
literal 1-2 minute prayer. We
welcome you to come and pray with
us, in the FAMILY ROOM, (#120H,
end room of hallway for church
offices).
“Forgiven & Forgiving”
Luke 7:36-50
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 [email protected].
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 Little Lambs ............... Room 121
Walking to Age 3 Leapin’ Lizards ........... Room 110
Age 3 & 4 Busy Bees .................. Room 109
Children’s Church ~ All children ages 4 through 4th grade are invited to join
us for our 11 AM worship service in the Gymnasium. Please sign your child/
children in through our electronic check-in system and bring he/she to room
#111 beginning at 10:45. Children will participate in a fun and engaging
worship experience designed for them. Children will participate in Explore
Interest Groups, Large Group Worship, and Small Group Activities.
For more information, please contact Rev. Michele May,
[email protected], 770-867-3727.
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. Parker Benson, Senior Pastor 770.715.5743 cell [email protected]
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. Adam Mathes, Associate Pastor 404-909-2959 cell [email protected]
11:00 Contemporary Worship Service A dynamic and progressive worship service proclaiming faith, love, and hope.
Rev. Michele May
Pastor of Discipleship & Families 706-201-5063 cell [email protected]
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.
Rev. Debbie Huckaby Congregation Care Minister 706-296-0665 cell
8:30 Holy Communion Service
A 30-minute worship service meets every Sunday
morning in the Chapel. This intimate service offers a
message and Holy Communion.
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 [email protected]
unless otherwise notated
Bookkeeper, Leigh Anne Russell
Custodian, Jack Chilcote
770.712.7336
Executive Assistant, Karen Whitehead
Music Minister, Karen Smith
Nursery Supervisor, Renae Elenbaas
678.630.2966
Office Assistants, Sherri Hardeman,
Jennifer Pohl
Organist, Brenda Fleeman
Parish Nurse, Kathy Brown RN, FCN
Pianist, Katrina Wilson
Preschool/Program Director
Lizzy Sheffield, 770.867.3724
Recreation Coordinator, Laura Puckett
Fitness Coordinator, Tracy Self
Security, J.P. Boyd
770.867.9551, [email protected]
Youth Ministry
H.S. ~ Dawn Bradberry, 678-227-1970
M.S. ~ Amy Watts, 404-213-7856
Website, Christy Preston