Bethel Hill Celebrates the 2013Graduates
High School
Kaitlin Tomlinson graduating from WissahickonHigh School attendingJamesMadisonUniversity in Virginia in the fall.
College
Elise Durling, received her Associate in Liberal Arts from MontgomeryCountyCommunity College. She will be attending KutztownUniversity in the Fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Music.
Julie Melnyk graduated from George Mason Universaty in Fairfax, Va. with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health. She is currently doing an internship at Walt Disney World in Florida.
GraduateSchool
Mary White has completed a Master of Science in Business Ethics and Compliance with a concentration in Forensic Accounting at New England College of Business and Finance.
Prayer for the Graduates
God of truth and knowledge, by Your wisdom we are taught the way and the truth. Bless our graduates as they have now finished their courses of study. We thank You for those who taught and worked beside them, and all who supported them along the way. Walk with these graduates as they leave and move along the way. Take away their anxiety and confusion of purpose. Strengthen their many talents and skills. Instill in them a confidence in the future You have planned. Let us all be Your partners in the reconciliation of all creation unto Yourself. Amen.
Bethel Hill United MethodistChurch
Announcements for week of June 9, 2013
Usher Training –Tues. June 11 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. This training is for everyone interested in learning the procedures to participate in this vital ministry and for all existing ushers to review.
Meet with Pastor John.
Hayes Memorial Blood Drive –
Wed. June 12 2-7pm – Contact the church office to sign up or go online
Open Forum Meeting about the Bethel Hill Property!
Heard rumors you want to check?
Have concerns you want to share?
Have ideas you want to present?
Have questions about our direction forward?
Plan on coming to the Campus Development Committee's
OPEN FORUM MEETING Monday, June 17 at 6:30pm in Hayes Hall
Members of the Campus Development Committee need you to share your hopes, dreams, fears or concerns for Bethel Hill. Together we need to find God's will for us for the future.
CTMH Craft Night – Monday June 24 at 6:30pm. You will hand make beautiful note cards & a card holder using Close to my Heart © papers and accessories.
Learn stamping and paper crafting techniques. Wrap it and tie it with a bow for a gift or use it yourself. Cost is $15. Space is limited, so contact the church office or Betty Locco at 215-675-4910 or
by June 17thto reserve your space.
UM Men's Breakfast – Sat. June 29 at 8:00am. All men welcome in Hayes Hall. Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. Come join the Bethel Hill United Methodist Men for Breakfast. You will not leave Hungry!
Women's Breakfast – Sat. July 13 at 8:30am. All women welcome in Hayes Hall.
United Methodist Night at Citizens Bank Park is August 17th! Come out and see the Phillies play the Los Angeles Dodgers. Game time is 7:05.
Net proceeds from each ticket sold through this event will benefit Conference UMM Ministries. Seating will be located in the following
sections:
•Pavilion Deck (sections 302-303) at $20 per ticket
•Terrace Deck (sections 430-434) at $20 per ticket
•Pavilion Deck (sections 307-310) at $28 per ticket
•Terrace Deck (sections 412-429) at $30 per ticket
Tickets are first come, first serve. Please contact Edward Gale at
610-741-3925 (email – ) for tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at
MEMO FROM THE CHURHC OFFICE:
Summer Office hours begin Monday, June 3. The office will be open from 10 -12noon Monday and Fridays and weekdays Tuesday, Wed. Thurs. 9:00am – 4:00pm through August 30. Pastor John can be reached any time at 215-880-6753.
Yoga @6:15 - 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 8/8 (Thurs), 8/13, 8/20, 8/27
Beginner/chair yoga@6:30 - 6/20, 7/18, 8/15
Pilates @6:15 - 6/13, 6/27
[note: NO Pilates in July and August; will resume in Sept]
Contact Karen Cox for more information.
Softball Game Schedule
Fast Pitch Slow Pitch
Monday 6/3 at 6:30pm Wed. 6/5 at 6:30pm
at TwinTown field at Christ UMC field
Thurs. 6/6 at 6:30pm
at Central Schwenkfelder field
Come out to cheer on one of our 2 teams! Directions are on the kiosk in the narthex.
Anyone interested in playing, please contact the church office.
Youth United Methodist SUMMER CAMPS
There are pamphlets containing information about United Methodist summer camps outside the church office under the mail boxes. The camps are Innabah, Gretna Glen & Pocono Plateau.All camps offer many options for a wide
variety of camping experience for all ages. When you get a chance, feel free
to stop in and grab a pamphlet. Scholarships are confidentially available, please contact Elaine Smith at .
Missions Cook Night Friday June 21st 6:30pm
Come help prepare meals to fill our freezer and serve at Manna on MainStreet. Come for as long as you can. All are welcome to help.
We'll provide the hair nets! (or BYOH...Bring Your Own Hat)