On a Mission From God

As I reflect over the twenty years we have shared together in ministry, I am humbled by all that God has done. We have a growing membership and strong ministries that reflect God’s blessing.

The Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church had a membership of 1,600 in 1988 with an average worship attendance of 600. The community around Mt. Bethel was much smaller back then. Today, as the community around Mt. Bethel has grown, so has Mt. Bethel. The church now has a membership approaching 9,000. There are over twenty churches in a five-mile radius around us. None has witnessed the same growth.

What is the reason for Mt. Bethel’s growth? Simple stated, it’s the strength of the ministries. Each ministry offered through Mt. Bethel considers itself “on a mission from God.” Literally, we are here to grow God’s Kingdom through the Cause of Christ. Our vision must always be outwardly focused.

In the very near future, Mt. Bethel will be celebrating Global Impact. Our Missions Ministry reaches around the world: Kenya, Ghana, Central America, India, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Our purpose is to turn our compassion into action! It’s not enough just to care. We are trying to reach out, as disciples of Jesus Christ, touching all with the goodness of God’s gracious love. We are doing it through short-term mission trips, building clinics, schools, orphanages, etc. We are doing it through relationships being formed in the love of God. People caring for people regardless of nationality or ethic background, hoping to demonstrate the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Mt. Bethel’s Global Impact is unique in that it includes our mission work to Cobb County. Our sister church in West Cobb, St. Philip, is located in the middle of a non-churched community. Latinos, African-Americans and Anglos are sharing and receiving the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this effort, Mt. Bethel has built 24 Habitat For Humanity homes and is the largest supporter of MUST Ministries to the homeless and most needy. We are “On a Mission From God.”

We want you to join us! Come anytime, we are here 24-7! However, our Global Impact, which recognizes our efforts in missions, will be observed and celebrated February 6-10. We are having a Missions Banquet with Bishop David from Kenya on Saturday, February 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets are free, but you need to register through our Bookstore, online, or by calling 770-971-2880.

If you desire to add more meaning, more significance to your life and impact others with help and hope in the Cause of Christ, come and be a part of Mt. Bethel’s Mission From God.

Randy Mickler
Senior Pastor

All services and activites for Sunday, January 20, 2008 have been canceled

Due to the winter weather, all services and activities for Sunday, January 20, 2008 have been canceled.

This includes all worship services, Sunday School classes, Bible studies and youth/children/recreation activities.  In addition, services at St. Philip have been canceled as well.

Global Impact Celebration

During the week of February 3, Mt. Bethel members will have the pleasure to meet some of our extraordinary missionaries from around the world. We will be celebrating our combined efforts of putting our “Compassion into action through the power and presence of Jesus Christ.”

On February 9 at 7:00pm, we have planned a very special evening for you to have a “Taste of Missions” - an event unlike any other! Experience a night of local and International travel as you visit custom-made villages, taste a variety of cuisine, and listen to International music.

Additionally, Bishop David Thagana from Kenya, currently living in the heart of Nairobi, will let us know what really is happening there and what God is doing in the midst of all the violence.

Don’t let this event pass you by! Book your reservation now at the Mt. Bethel bookstore or register online here.

Johnna