he Messenger Come and Worship with Us! Come Learn With Us! Pray for our Brothers and Sisters A PUBLICATION BY BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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1 he Messenger A PUBLICATION BY BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VOL. 30, NO. 32 AUGUST 28, Pray for our Brothers and Sisters In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, we want to be in prayer for all those affected by this devastation. We ask that you pray for the safety of the victims and emergency responders; pray that all of the appropriate assistance will be dispatched and that they will be steadfast as they lend themselves to danger to help others. Pray that all of the people that are in hospitals, nursing homes and even incarcerated will be protected and find safe places of refuge from the floods. Let s pray for love and peace and that these children of God will be protected and safe. Amen. In times like these, we often feel led to provide assistance to those that are suffering, but are unsure of exactly how we help. Well. The United Methodist Committee of Relief (UMCOR) is a way that we can provide help. UMCOR is a ministry of The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries, and their goal is to assist the most vulnerable persons affected by crisis or chronic need without regard to their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. We believe all people have God-given worth and dignity. In fact, UMCOR is often one of the first to respond to communities during a crisis. Included in this week s publication is a list of items needed for cleaning and hygiene buckets. The insert also explains how to pack the bucket of your choosing, along with some important notes. You can prepare kits as an individual, one or more families, Circle or Bible study group, or whatever works best for you. If you wish to make a financial contribution towards the purchase of bucket items, that will be fine too. We are hoping to get volunteer groups for each bucket and coordinate either collecting completed buckets or collecting items and making the buckets. If this interests you, please contact me. Again, please pray for everyone that is involved and affected by this crisis. See you Sunday and bring a friend. Yours in Christ! Pastor Chip 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 Our Mission: To Reach Out, Make, and Nurture Disciples For Jesus Christ.

2 Page 2 UMM SERVANTHOOD SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Matthew 16: Acolytes Rev. Wilson Sanaa Slaton & Isabella Crowe Communion Servers 9:00 am Fred & Cindy Droms 11:00 am TBD Greeters 9:00 am The Black Family 11:00 am Curt & Dee Simpson AV Tech & Sound 9:00 am Tim Poolos & Daniel Black 11:00 am David & Garrett Human Presentation Team Kevin Ammerman, Bart Crowe, Claire Farmer Ushers 9:00 am Keith Groce 11:00 am Joan Bennett, Johnnie Driver, Jim Harvey, Randy Merritt, Terence Reckard, Radney Simpson, Jim Westbrooks Scripture Reader Cheryl Norwood Children s Church Leaders Susan Poolos & TBD The United Methodist Men of North Georgia will be gathering for their 2017 retreat on September The theme will be Finding Freedom in Forgiveness. The retreat will be held at Peachtree Road UMC, Please contact Ron Johns for any additional information at B E T H A N Y NEWS Thank You B E T H A N Y N E W S Bethany's Got Talent Show committee would like to thank everyone who participated or attended the talent show last weekend. It was a great time of food, fun, fellowship and talent! Thanks also to the participants of the cookie contest featuring culinary talent! The total collected after expenses is $1,580! Thanks again! Thank you to the Congregational Care Committee for the delicious meal provided to our family. It is great to have a wonderful and caring church family. Glimpses of Grace - Check It Out! The art of Bethany s own Lisa Ammerman is featured in Glimpses of Grace. Lisa is a working professional artist who creates pieces in a variety of mediums. Over the years, Lisa has created everything from watercolor paintings to 3D images. She teaches art and has shared her talent by instructing a watercolor workshop at Bethany. Lisa s beautiful handmade jewelry features the influence of her Hungarian heritage. You can purchases some of her jewelry at Bethany s Holiday Bazaar. Thank you Lisa for sharing your God given talent with us. Grace Ladies -Elaine, Natalie & Eddie Walking Prayer Group The Walking Prayer Group is ready to move out on Sunday, September 10, Everyone is invited to join us from 4pm until 5:30 pm. We will assemble in Lacy Hall at 4pm for a brief devotion, a time of prayer and then set off to walk. This is a win-win situation as we come together for spiritual growth, prayer, fellowship and exercise. We had a great August meeting with Karen Hamilton learning about her trip to Israel. The theme for September is Mugs and Muffins. Bring your favorite mug and we will have coffee and muffins. The date to remember is September 12th at 7:00 in the Rock!

3 Page 3 COMING UP... SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 9 Sunday, September 3 9:00 AM Praise & Worship Service Lacy Hall; Children s Church Room :05 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary Monday, September 4 Labor Day! Office Closed No Activities / Meetings Tuesday, September 5 6:45 PM Cub Scouts Lacy Hall 7:00 PM Just Walk Cross the Room Bible Study Koinonia Trustees New Hope 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Garth Davison Wednesday, September 6 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Choir Room; The Daniel Plan Garth Davison Thursday, September 7 7:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal Lacy Hall Friday, September 8 7:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous Saturday, September 9 Supper is Back! No Activities / Meetings Family Night Supper resumes on Wednesday, September 6 at 5:45pm in Lacy Hall. The menu will be oven fried chicken and fresh veggies (peas, butter beans, corn, fried okra, tomatoes) all the trimmings...oh and there will be dessert too! Reservations slips will be in worship bulletin. Final week! Acts of the Apostles The reading for the week of August 27 Acts 27 & 28 REACHING OUT & SUCH... PARSONAGE "KITCHEN" RENOVATION The Bethany Trustees have approved plans to renovate the kitchen at the parsonage. Did you know: The kitchen is the original from 1965, you cannot cook a large turkey in the oven and three people in the kitchen is a crowd. It's time to modernize the parsonage kitchen. We have designated fund containing $11,672 and a member has pledged a $5,000 matching pledge. An estimated total of $45,000 is needed. The trustees hope you can give to this worthwhile project. This year s Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 11 beginning at 10 am. The vendors will begin in The Rock and flow to Lacy Hall. All proceeds from the table registration will go towards two of our missions programs (Habitat for Humanity and Military Dog Program)!! Table purchases are $35 if registered by September 1. After that date, the tables will be $40. If you are at all interested in participating as a vendor or volunteer, please contact me as soon as possible. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. -1 Corinthians 15:58 -Blessings, Shelley Booth Grandparents Bulletin The Joymakers UMW Circle will be publishing the annual Grandparents Bulletin to honor grandparents on Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 10. If you would like to place a name in honor or in memory please complete the form found in the Sunday bulletin. Cost: $2 per name. The funds raised will be donated to the United Methodist Women 150 th Legacy Fund. The fund will provide the tools, resources and personnel to distribute United Methodist Women's grants, scholarships, coordinate with mission personnel and support technological updates like operating systems for data and communications. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NAMES is Sunday, September 3 rd.

4 The Messenger Page 4 Bethany United Methodist Church 760 Hurt Road, Smyrna, GA Phone office@bethanyumc.net Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:30 am 4:00 pm Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID SMYRNA, GEORGIA PERMIT NO. 111 Return Service Requested «Family Greeting» «Address1» «Address2» Happy Birthday! August 29 Cara Young September 1 Craig Bearden, Mike Norwood September 3 Margaret Speitz September 4 Ray Gary September 6 Carolyn Ball Attendance for Sunday, August 27 Contemporary Worship Service 72 Traditional Worship Service 111 Sunday School 126 «City», «State» «Zip» Current Prayer Concerns Family of Charles Vittur father of John Vittur Donald Clark Sandra Crowe Guy & Allison Gabrielson family of The McCurdy s Elaine Madeia friend of Mary Anne Malcolm Cole McCurdy Sharon Rice Gail Secord Anne Taylor co-worker of Pam Wilson Hospitalized/Rehabilitation Jim Barnes Del Mar Gardens Our Pastors Rev. Chip Wilson, Senior Pastor chip.wilson@ngumc.net Rev. Pam McCurdy, Associate Pastor associatepastor@bethanyumc.net Rev. Stiles Cobb, Pastor Emeritus Our Staff Chandra Miles, Administrative Assistant office@bethanyumc.net Mary Jane Higman, Children s Director & Director of Student Ministries maryjane@bethanyumc.net Autumn Kuykendoll, Youth Assistant youthdirectorbumc@gmail.com Dr. Changa Miller, Music Director changamiller@aol.com Evelyn White, Pianist Donna Hester, Organist Steve & Kathy Beckham Nell Bilderback Jane Eisenburg Eloise Fulmer Pray For Our Friends Ray Gary CM Herndon Lisa Hilley Bobbie Hughie Long-Term Prayer Concerns 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 Alan Kovatch Mary McBath Marjorie Riley Alan Rustin Martha Speir Kathy Nixon friend of Marla Garrison Hazel Nolan friend of Jimi Gunter Buddy & Evelyn 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

5 Following are the instructions for Cleaning Kits (Flood Buckets) and Hygiene Kits. These will go to replenish the warehouses that will be supplying the needs from Hurricane Harvey. Cleaning Kit Value: $65.00 per kit Cleaning Kit Materials 1 5-Gallon bucket with resealable lid Buckets from fast-food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner Advertisements on the outside are acceptable Liquid laundry detergent - One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s) only Liquid household cleaner oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water No spray cleaners Dish soap oz. bottle, any brand 50 Clothespins Clothesline One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines Cotton or plastic 7 Sponges No cellulose sponges due to mold issues Remove from packaging 24-Roll heavy-duty trash bags gallon sizes - Remove from the box 18 Cleaning wipes -- Handi-wipes or reusable wipes - No terry cleaning towels -Remove from packaging 1 Can air freshener -- Aerosol or pump 1 Insect-repellant spray oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover 2 Pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves -- Should be durable enough for multiple uses -Remove from packaging 1 Pair work gloves -- All Cotton - All Leather - Cotton with Leather Palm 5 Scouring pads - Remove from wrapper - No stainless steel, Brillo pads or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in) 1 Scrub brush Plastic or wood handle 5 Dust masks Assembly Directions Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely. Important Notes All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid. All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders, please. If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing. If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted. Cleaning buckets are only used within the United States. They are not opened to verify the contents unless there are indication some items have been omitted. UMCOR does require that all patriotic symbols be removed from the kit contents. For example, if an item in a kit has a stamp that contains the American Flag, that stamp must be removed, covered or blacked out.

6 Packing and Shipping Kits Instructions Box weight: Each packed box cannot exceed 66 pounds. Complete 2 packing lists: One for your records and one to put on the shipping box. Paste the shipping label / packing list on the outside of each box you send. The shipping list helps the depot to quickly process kits. Processing & Shipping Costs: Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1.50 for each Cleaning Bucket you send. This donation enables Cleaning Buckets to be sent to areas in need. Hygiene Kit Value: $12.00 per kit Hygiene Kit Materials 1 Hand towel 15 x25 inches to 17 x 27 inches Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable 1 Washcloth 1 Toothbrush Adult size only Do not remove from original packaging 6 Adhesive bandages ¾ inch to 1 inch-size Common household Band-Aids 1 Bath-size soap 3 oz. and larger sizes only No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content Do not remove from original packaging 1 Comb Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6 inches long No pocket combs or picks, please Rattail combs and combs without handle are acceptable with a minimum of 6 inches of teeth 1 Metal nail file or nail clippers No emery boards, please 1 plastic bag One-gallon size sealable bag only $1.00 to purchase toothpaste Assembly Directions Set the $1.00 for toothpaste aside to be included in a separate envelope. Lay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items. Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items. Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.

7 Important Notice All items must be new. Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used. Please remove all packaging, unless otherwise specified above. All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Due to the fact that strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the request items-nothing MORE. DO NOT include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment. UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent. Do not put single dollar bills in each kit. Collect all monies for toothpaste and shipping place it in a separate envelope and send along with the kit donations. UMCOR does require that all patriotic symbols be removed from the kit contents. For example, if an item in a kit has a stamp that contains the American Flag, that stamp must be removed, covered or blacked out. Packing and Shipping Kits Instructions Box weight: Each packed box cannot exceed 66 pounds. Complete 2 packing lists: One for your records and one to put on the shipping box. Paste the shipping label / packing list on the outside of each box you send. The shipping list helps the depot to quickly process kits. Processing & Shipping Costs: Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1 for each kit you send. This donation enables kits to be sent to areas in need.

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