August 2018 The Epistle Mt. Bethel UMC Newsletter 9042 NC HWY 127N Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 495-8941 Email address: [email protected]Website address: www.mtbethelumc.org Pastor: Rev Dale Bost Church (828) 495-8941 Home (828) 495-7435 Email: [email protected]Secretary/Treasurer Denise Lewis Financial Secretary Rhonda Reinhardt Pianist Wendy Moretz Director of Music Donna Reid Youth Coordinator: Candy Millsaps Children’s Coordinator: Nancy Johnson ASC/SDC Director: Kathy Travis CDC Director: Summer Eldreth Administrative Council Chairman: Max Watson Service Times: Sunday Coffee Social 8:30am Sunday School 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Choir Practice 4:30pm UMYF 6:30pm Monday Prayer Grp 10am (except 1st Monday) 2nd Sunday (except holidays) God’s Kids Club Page 1/August 2018 The Epistle Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, “. . . I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a god who relents from sending calamity.” (Jonah 4:2) Have you ever gone through a time of disobedience towards God? Well, Jonah was a prophet of God who decided he did not want to prophesy for the Lord; at least not to Nineveh. God want- ed him to deliver a message to Nineveh to warn them against impending destruction if they did not turn from their ways. Jonah had developed a hardened heart toward the people of Nineveh. He did not really care if they repented or not; in fact, he preferred that they not repent. So, rather than travel to Nineveh and deliver the message, he hopped on a boat in the opposite direction. I wonder if there are individuals or groups of people that we have grown hard hearted toward and really do not care if they are saved from destruction or not. Now, for Jonah you probably know the rest of the story. He was swallowed by a great fish and spent a few days thinking about his decision. There is a place where we all will obey. What circumstances must take place before we be- come obedient? For some of us, it requires a big shakeup. For Jonah it took some highly unusual and shocking circumstances before he became God’s man to save 120,000 people. God chose him to be used by God, and God did not give up on him. God understands our disobedient heart. God sees what we really are; yet God gives second chances. God gave Jonah a second chance, and he gave the people of Nineveh a second chance. That is a lesson from a heavenly Father who specializes in second chances. Have you blown it somewhere along the way? Have you disappointed someone close to you? Well, God is the God of second chances. All we must do is acknowledge our waywardness and turn around. God will restore. God will give grace. Just ask Him. As August arrives and vacations begin to wind down we find our church calendar-of-events filling up again. This month we have both the Men’s and Women’s cookouts, Homecoming, the Worship Committee Meeting, the VOW Committee meeting, a meeting about the Bethlehem Star, and in preparation for Charge Conference we will have a Staff Parish Relations Committee meeting and a Nominations Committee meeting. I am sure that I missed something, but the point is from now until after Charge Conference we will be very busy. I just want to remind you to schedule some time in each day and each week for quiet time with the Lord so that you can obey Him and serve Him as He has commanded. Grace and Peace, Pastor Dale
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“. . . I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in
love, a god who relents from sending calamity.” (Jonah 4:2)
Have you ever gone through a time of disobedience towards God? Well, Jonah was a prophet
of God who decided he did not want to prophesy for the Lord; at least not to Nineveh. God want-
ed him to deliver a message to Nineveh to warn them against impending destruction if they did
not turn from their ways. Jonah had developed a hardened heart toward the people of Nineveh.
He did not really care if they repented or not; in fact, he preferred that they not repent. So, rather
than travel to Nineveh and deliver the message, he hopped on a boat in the opposite direction. I
wonder if there are individuals or groups of people that we have grown hard hearted toward and
really do not care if they are saved from destruction or not. Now, for Jonah you probably know
the rest of the story. He was swallowed by a great fish and spent a few days thinking about his
decision.
There is a place where we all will obey. What circumstances must take place before we be-
come obedient? For some of us, it requires a big shakeup. For Jonah it took some highly unusual
and shocking circumstances before he became God’s man to save 120,000 people. God chose
him to be used by God, and God did not give up on him.
God understands our disobedient heart. God sees what we really are; yet God gives second
chances. God gave Jonah a second chance, and he gave the people of Nineveh a second chance.
That is a lesson from a heavenly Father who specializes in second chances. Have you blown it
somewhere along the way? Have you disappointed someone close to you? Well, God is the God
of second chances. All we must do is acknowledge our waywardness and turn around. God will
restore. God will give grace. Just ask Him.
As August arrives and vacations begin to wind down we find our church calendar-of-events
filling up again. This month we have both the Men’s and Women’s cookouts, Homecoming, the
Worship Committee Meeting, the VOW Committee meeting, a meeting about the Bethlehem Star,
and in preparation for Charge Conference we will have a Staff Parish Relations Committee
meeting and a Nominations Committee meeting. I am sure that I missed something, but the point
is from now until after Charge Conference we will be very busy. I just want to remind you to
schedule some time in each day and each week for quiet time with the Lord so that you can obey
Him and serve Him as He has commanded.
Grace and Peace, Pastor Dale
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God’s Kids Club
WOW!!! Vacation Bible School was a blast. "Rolling River Rampage - Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with
God" was great fun. The Key Bible verse was, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2.
God is always with us - we are never alone.
The first evening was started with a "Homeless" meal that consisted of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a bag of
chips, an apple and/or an orange, and a bag of cookies. This "Homeless" meal is what the youth (UMYF) feed the
homeless in the Hickory area once a month. The second evening, Shiloh Lutheran Church provided a spaghetti meal,
and the third evening we had hot dogs.
Tammy Beard and Rachel Beard were the Paddle Captains for the "Rolling River Rampage" Bible story time. Jesus
calls the Disciples, Mary and Martha, and Zacchaeus were the Bible stories. Candy Millsaps was the Paddle Captain
for the water fun. Thursday and Friday evening were fun games involving water; but Saturday evening was all about
water - going down a slip-n slide.
After technical issues were solved on the first evening, we watched a DVD for some fun with music. We learned to
sign language three phrases: find adventure on the river; find acceptance on the river; and find joy on the river.
We had two take home projects - made a backpack zipper pull and a cross with river rocks.
Oh, about to forget - the adults had a class lead by Pastor David Hefner from Shiloh Lutheran Church.
God's Kids will not meet in August; the next meeting will be September 9th. Come join the fun and invite your
friends.
Nancy Johnson
Children's Coordinator
JOY NEWS (JUST OLDER YOUTH)
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
10:30AM We will play
Bring a $2 prize. We will be having tomatoes sandwiches (tomatoes and bread furnished) . Bring trimmings,
dessert or drinks.
We will be car pooling to the Metro Center on August 28th for the Prime of Life Expo.
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NEWS
In July the Cub Scouts went canoeing on the
New River in Ashe County. It was a one day
trip, and they canoed a total of 10 miles.
On August 10th-12th, Cub Scouts and their
families are going to take a weekend trip to
Damascus, Virginia. They will be camping at
an area with a 14 acre lake, so there will be a
lot of fishing and swimming. They will also
bike down the Virginia Creeper trail.
Weekly Monday night meetings at the church
will resume in September.
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PLANNING
At the
VOW MEETING
August 28,2018
7:00PM
COOKOUTS AT THE MORETZ’S LAKE HOUSE
UMM-SATURDAY, August 4 4:00PM UMW-SUNDAY, August, 19 4:00PM Those attending are requested to bring desserts and drinks and whatever else might go with the grilled dogs and hamburgers. Don’t forget your lawn chairs!
MT. BETHEL UMC
HOMECOMING SUNDAY, August 12 10:00AM
Andrew Johnson will be our guest
speaker in Sunday worship . Covered dish luncheon will follow.
Thanks to everyone that participated or
volunteered in VBS 2018!
Our hats off to Nancy Johnson and Candy
Millsaps for a JOB WELL DONE.
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BETHLEHEM
STAR
COMMUNITY
MEETING
Date: Tuesday, August 21 6:30pm Place: Mt Bethel UMC Fellowship Hall
This meeting is to discuss the
future plans for the Star located at
Mt Pisgah Lutheran Church which
was destroyed by the tornadoes
in our area last October.
It is time to renew the Building Fund
Loan (within the next 90 days). We are
offering the church congregation a
chance to donate any amount before
the renewal that will be applied
TO PRINCIPAL ONLY. Please make sure this is over and above
your tithes and earmark for Building
Fund Principal. We already have our
first donation of $5000 given by Nan
Kiser in memory of her family.
BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY SING
Sunday, October 7 6:00PM FELLOWSHIP ADVENT
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
UMM NEWS
Beneath the shade tree’s arms… Our Annual Lake Cookout and Fellowship
Gathering at Dewitt Moretz’s home on Lake Hickory is scheduled for Saturday, August 4
th starting at 4:00pm.
Everyone is asked to bring a dessert and drink along with anything else you might think would complement a delicious juicy hamburger and hotdog (provided). Also Do Not Forget to bring your lawn chairs! This is a rain or shine event.
Special Thanks to all who helped make our Spring BBQ & Pork Fundraiser a Great Success!
During our regular September gathering on Sunday morning, September 9
th at 7:00am in the fellowship
hall, we will be discussing our Fall BBQ fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, October 6
th, UMM’s Sunday,
award recognitions, 2019 officers and a few other re-lated topics. Make sure you attend!
All males (any age) are invited to join us for a deli-cious breakfast, devotions, some awesome fellowship and going about doing the work for Jesus Christ as he calls us.
Kevin Beard / Rodney Bolick
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SAVE THE DATE — UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR …
SEPTEMBER Monday, Sept 3 Church office closed for Labor Day Tuesday, Sept 4 Nominating Committee 7:00PM
Wednesday, Sept 5 CROP Walk Kick-Off & Team Captain Orientation Meeting 6:00PM
Sunday, Sept 9 Laity Service Award Announcements in 10AM worship GKC 11:30AM
Monday, Sept 10 Joy Meeting 10:30AM Finance Committee Meeting 7:00PM To set 2019 Budget
Tuesday, Sept 11 Worship Committee 7:00PM
Wednesday, Sept 12 First Night of Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30PM
Saturday, Sept 15 Bethlehem Day at Mt Bethel UMC Sunday, Sept 16 Grandparents Sunday
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Title: The Epistle
Date: AUGUST 2018
Issue: Volume 23 Issue 78 Published: Monthly with Exceptions
By: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church
9042 NC HWY 127 Hickory, NC 28601
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
“Our Mission Statement”
“The mission of Mt Bethel United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the good news of God’s grace and by exemplifying Jesus’ command to love God and neighbor. We
believe that the heart of Christian ministry is Christ’s ministry of outreaching love. Together, we seek to be the expression of the mind and mission of Christ by living our daily lives in light of our