Circles

“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20, NIV

Mt. Bethel’s 12 Women’s Circles are small groups of women who gather together for fellowship, service, study and spiritual growth.  Each Circle has its own purpose and style but all are focused on connecting Mt. Bethel’s Christian women in a more intimate setting.  At the same time, Circles provide opportunities for widespread outreach.  Meeting day/time vary for each Circle and include night meetings of two Circles.

The main project of the Circles, as a whole, is The Children’s Clothing Consignment and Bake Goods Sale taking place each March and September.  This sale is a huge success and the funds generated are used to serve primarily women and children in need near and far and to spread God’s Love throughout our community and around the world.

Mt. Bethel’s Circles extend an invitation to all women to join their fellowship.  You are welcome to visit Circles at any monthly meeting.  Below is a brief description of each Circle, its meeting times, and a contact person and phone number.  Experience the support in Christian love and sisterhood found in Mt. Bethel’s Women’s Circles!

For more information, contact:
Lee Oesterling at 770-850-1049 or lee@oesterling.com

Upcoming events

[ All upcoming Mt. Bethel events ]

Circle: Abundant Life
Contact Person:  Kelley Costantino (770) 573-0162 kelley.costantino@comcast.net; Casey Alarcon (678) 643-7873 caseyalarcon@gmail.com; 
Meeting Dates/Times: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m.
Description:  As Mt. Bethel’s newest circle, Abundant Life is a group of women mostly in their 30s and 40s with preschool and elementary aged children.  They will focus on building Christian friendships in a supportive and intimate setting.  They will participate in community and church service as well as fun social events.  The meetings will allow time for fellowship, prayer and special programs.  Nursery provided.

Circle: Christian Navigators
Contact Person:  Lisa Clay Panariello (404) 786-7863 lisa@chickwithcooljewels.com
Meeting Dates/Times: 2nd Monday of the month, 9:45 a.m.
Description:  Christian Navigators is a constantly growing circle that helps younger women find a “home” at Mt. Bethel.  As a group of mothers of infants through younger elementary children, the women focus on Christian fellowship, service and spiritual growth.  Meetings encompass social time, devotionals and programs or service projects.  Nursery provided.

Circle: Diane Mickler
Contact Person:  Linda Lakshas (770)579-1862 or lflchas@aol.com
Meeting Dates/Times: 2nd Monday of the month, 10 a.m.
Description:  The Diane Mickler Circle began in 1976 and voted to always honor the current minister’s wife by giving her name to the Circle.  This gathering of women, mostly aged 60 and over, celebrates Christ’s love through fellowship and service.  The Circle is extensively involved in the semi-annual Women’s Ministry Clothing and Bake Sale and many other projects serving women and children in the area.

Circle: Dorothy Summerour
Contact Person:  Anita Quillen (770) 579-2025 anitaquillen@yahoo.com
Meeting Dates/Times: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:45 a.m.
Description:  The Dorothy Summerour Circle began in 1975 as the “Young Mothers Circle” to fill a need of our growing church.  The Circle later voted to change its name to the Dorothy Summerour Circle, in honor of Mrs. Dorothy Summerour, our “church mother.”  Today it includes many women who have adult children and some of have become first time grandmothers.  The Circle supports many Mt. Bethel service projects and some additional charitable projects of their own. They enjoy timely programs, an annual gift auction in November to support our charities, and a Christmas luncheon.

Circle: Friends in Faith A.M.
Contact Person:  Ellen Woodruff (770) 518-8183 biffellen@aol.com
Meeting Dates/Times: 3rd Monday of the month, 9:30 a.m.
Description:  This group of Christian women meet once a month to focus on building a stronger faith through missions, Christ-centered programs, fellowship and devotions.  The group, mostly women with older elementary children through college-age, supports many projects including the Clothing Sale. Lauren’s Garden and the Older Adult Center.  Childcare is available during meetings.

Circle: Friends in Faith P.M.
Contact Person:  Sandra Skinner (770) 552-2660 ssresskinner@att.net
Meeting Dates/Times: 3rd Monday of the month, 7 p.m..
Description:  Friends in Faith P.M. is a loving, caring and fun group that enjoys fellowship together.  The group, made up of women, mostly over 40, with children from elementary thru college, with some grandmothers!  They meet monthly for Christian fellowship through programs, dinners and some craft projects.  Their missions have included the Women Making a Change, Mike Sappington Helping Hand Fund, Camp Hope, M.U.S.T., Dress for Success, Battered Women Shelter and others.   

Circle: Lynn Smith
Contact Person:  Gail Cook (770) 973-7598 sgc541@comcast.net; Deborah Coyne (770) 321-1013 frankcoyne@comcast.net
Meeting Dates/Times: 2nd Wednesday of the month, Noon.
Description:  These ladies, mostly aged 50 and over, grow in Christian fellowship each month by doing a service project that directly benefits the Church.  Projects include stocking the ladies’ bathrooms with personal supplies, tying charms on the programs for Ladies’ Night Out, stuffing envelops for church mailings…just to name a few.  The Lynn Smith Circle also has social events, luncheons and dinners to further their fellowship.

Circle: New Century
Contact Person:  Martha Lake (770) 518-4892 Mklake@gmail.com
Meeting Dates/Times: Meets monthly (days vary), 9:30 a.m.
Description:  New Century Circle meets in fellowship once a month and holds programs on various topics.  The women, in their mid-30s to 50s, support Cobb Street Ministries, Camp Hope and Mountain Ministries.  Childcare provided.

Circle: Ola Jones
Contact Person:  Millie Atkinson (770) 578-1334 Dmca55@aol.com
Meeting Dates/Times: 1st Monday of the month, 10 a.m.
Description:  The Ola Jones Circle, steeped in history, is the original nucleus of the United Methodist Women at Mt. Bethel.  Named for Ola Jones, a long time member of Mt. Bethel, this group of women, ages 40s – 92!, meet monthly for fellowship and Bible study on women in the Bible.  The Circle supports various mission trips and missionaries as well as the Consignment Sale.

Circle: Sallie Mae Wilson
Contact Person:  Millie Atkinson (770) 578-1334 Dmca55@aol.com
Meeting Dates/Times: 4th Monday of the month, 10 a.m.
Description:  The Sallie Mae Wilson circle was an original Circle of MBUMC!  Named for one of the Church’s early and beloved members, Dorothy Summerour’s mother, this group of women has been meeting regularly for decades.  Members, in their 50s-80s, are active in missions, support the Consignment Sale and offer each other meals and comfort in times of need. 

Circle: WinGS (Women in God’s Service)
WinGS PM contact: Karen Miller (770) 973-4611 karen_emanuel_miller@hotmail.com
WinGS AM contact: Stephanie Dewitt (678) 560-8769 dewitthome@yahoo.com
Meeting Dates/Times: Third Monday of the month at 7pm and fourth Monday of the month at 10am
Description:  WingGS stands for Women in God’s Service.  These ladies meet in members’ homes every month to share food, devotions and Christian fellowship. The circle’s main mission project is the Casserole and Bake Sale that is held twice a year in conjunction with the Consignment sale. Some women work outside the home and others are stay-at-home moms. Most members have preschool to elementary age children.