9:00am CONNECTION SERVICE is an informal service which

includes a Bible-based message. The casual atmosphere and

contemporary praise and worship music will broaden your

definition of worship. 11:00am TRADITIONAL SERVICE includes choir anthems,

hymns, and a traditional sermon.

June 2019 The Mission of Bethesda United

Methodist Church

By God’s grace, to make disciples of

Jesus Christ through a loving community

of faith and service.

Love. Love. Listen. Serve.

Check our website for updates at

www.bethesdaumc.org

Bethesda UMC

Bethesda.umc

Dad kept an anvil in his workshop. I don’t really know why he had an anvil or how long it had been in his possession, but the anvil obviously predated my existence. Even though it was old, the anvil itself held no clues as to its life history. In its massive and completely uninteresting brown blackishness, it revealed nothing as to its previous uses before it came to live on the workbench. Some scars of use could be seen, but those minor indentations did not disclose the real nature of the hammer or tool that had been used upon it. The anvil had many purposes and had proven itself to be so useful that it became a necessary part of Dad’s possessions. We often wondered if it came from some blacksmith’s shop and whether or not horseshoes had been made and repaired upon it. If it had been used to help cowboy heroes of the old west, it now fulfilled much more humble tasks. My brothers and I used it for everything and anything. Upon it we hammered old nails into our wonderful creations made from scraps of wood. We bent countless pieces of metal over its curved top using hammers that made the anvil ring with a sound that wilted our ears and made the dogs howl in disgust. We loved to straighten old rusted nails using the flat top near the end of the anvil because those nails became our own possessions and could be used however we pleased. No matter what the project, the anvil was always there and somehow became a necessary part of accomplishing the task at hand. Of course, inevitably, the anvil had to be put to its ultimate use by boys who are growing and finding out about themselves and how they measured up to the world. Regularly in the process of working on something, the anvil would have to be lifted. It was lifted with no other real purpose in mind except that we wanted to lift it. It was lifted to see, if by chance, this time would be easi-er than the last time. We would lift it over and over again and dare any of our companions to lift it as many times as we could. The fact that we never dropped it on our toes or fingers still amazes me to this day. Dad was very particular about the use of his tools, but he never seemed to mind the use of the anvil in any of our projects. I think that he saw the anvil as being completely indestructible, but we always thought that by using the anvil we were being intro-duced to the world of real tools that could accomplish amazing tasks. Today the anvil, tomorrow the truck! The anvil still sits on Dad’s workbench in the garage at the house. It probably has not been used in a while, but I know if I went to it with a hammer and an old bent nail, it would ring with the hammer’s blows and the nail would be easily straightened. God’s presence is always a part of our lives. Like the anvil, the Lord’s strength continues unceasingly. And like the anvil, we can rely on God’s amazing love to straighten out all of the crooked parts of our lives. Thank you, Lord, for being the anvil of our days.

God Bless, Dan

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors, Open Hands!

What is Salkehatchie? Salkehatchie Summer Service is a pioneering servant ministry in South Carolina involving students, college age youth, adult community leaders and persons of different cultures. We work together in upgrading housing, motivating community cooperative

efforts by helping persons to help themselves, and providing all participants with opportunities for personal growth and service.

Who? Salkehatchie Summer Service participants are primarily from the South Carolina United Methodist Conference. Participants must be at least 14

years old by the beginning of the camp they attend. Adult leaders are also needed to offer guidance and support.

What? This program of the South Carolina Conference Board of Global Ministries consists of a number of work camps for United Methodist Youth in South

Carolina. During the week participants physically improve homes of needy families and reach out to these families and one another in friendship.

Where? There are over fifty camps. Camps are established where need, opportunity, personnel and facilities meet.

When? Each camp runs from Saturday to Saturday. Camps are offered from June through the end of July.

How Much? $250 per person. If you are a church member, Bethesda will cover half of your cost. Each participant must complete the online registration

and pay their registration fee. To receive a reimbursement for half of the fee, submit your request to Bethesda office.

**For more information about Salkehatchie or to sign up for a camp, visit www.Salkehatchie.org. You may also contact Marc Bloomer at 864-419-2430 or

mdbloomer@icloud.com - Our group will be attending the Newberry Camp during July 13th – 20th. The Newberry Camp is full, but other camps have

availability.

June’s arrival signals the start to summer. With schools letting out and summer activities and jobs starting up, it is a time to relax

from school and recharge for next year. This summer brings the return of our open youth room events on Wednesdays. Just like

last year, the youth room will be open during the summer on Wednesdays from 9am - 9pm for youth and their friends to come

and hangout at. Lunch and dinner are provided for any youth who are here. And the youth are free to come and go as their

schedule through out the day allows. Last year these were a big hit and I look forward to another great summer of open youth

rooms. Also in June is this years Vacation Bible School. Last year we had a great turnout with youth volunteering and this year I

hope that remains true. Youth serving at VBS are integral to the program and its success in years past. It is also great for the

youth to get to work with and know the children better. Other than that, this summer we will have some High School and Middle

School specific events and another girls and guys night out. Those dates and events will be announced in the weekly emails.

Summer is a great time to reflect and relax and I hope all our youth get a chance to do those things while having fun.

Seth Wright, Director of Youth Ministries

(864) 624-2175 / sethwright@bethesdaumc.org

High School Graduates

Garrett Daniel Bloomer Powdersville High School

Anderson University

Paul Charles Hendrix Palmetto High School

Tri-County Technical College

Liam Michael Quinn Wren High School

Clemson University

William “Douglas” Richardson III Powdersville High School

University of South Carolina

Madeline Adair Sudbeck Wren High School

Clemson University

College/Graduate School

Leslie Estelle Gantt Clemson University

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biomedicine

Tyler Jeffrey Stoneman Clemson University

Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Biological Sciences

Congratulations to our Graduates!

June 2nd - Last Thrive before the Summer break -

We will have our Summer Kick-off @ 5:15pm

June 7th - Summer Lock-In @ 7pm

June 12th - Open Youth Room 9am – 9pm

June 19th - Open Youth Room 9am – 9pm

June 24th - June 27th - VBS

June 26th - Open Youth Room 9am – 6pm

Summer is HERE!

I say every year; I love summer! It is a time to sleep in, recharge, have fun! But summer can also be a

busy time of year for many. Whether you are relaxing by the pool each day, or in the hustle and bustle of

vacationing and sports, allow yourself some time to look to and talk to God. His blessings are all around

us, and are so easy to see, if we take the time to notice.

Happy Summer, and I hope to see you all at some of our events and outings this summer!

Upcoming Events: (events will continue to be added during our summer months) **I will be adding day and evening events throughout the summer, so be sure to check my weekly emails,

the bulletin, and facebook for all scheduled events**

Sunday, June 2: Welcome Summer Party!! 6-8 pm at the Hughes Family Pool - Let’s celebrate the

beginning of summer with a POOL PARTY! We will have pizza, chips, & a cool treat! Come on out & make

a splash with us! *Hughes Home – 1213 Cely Rd (8th driveway on the right)

June 11th: Popcorn & Playground - Join us Tuesday from 10:00am – 12:00pm for fun play time on our

playground. We will serve popcorn & lemonade for a nice snack when our tummies get a little munchy.

June 17th – 21st: VBS Decorating – Help us gear up for our In The Wild VBS week! We will be working in the

Narthex & in the Education building ”Going Wild” with decorations! Noon to 4 pm each day.

June 24th - 28th: VBS 2019 – You will not want to miss this year’s VBS! We are going to go WILD learning

about Amazing Encounters with Jesus! Join us for recreation, music, crafts, science, & so much more!

June 24th – 28th from 6:00 – 8:00pm.

Online registration is now open! https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myChurch/?id=52489

May God’s blessings be with you and your family!

Courtney Barnes, Director of Children’s Ministries

864-269-1139 or courtneybarnes@bethesdaumc.org

Acolyte Program To acolyte, is one of the first acts of service

for children to serve God in the church.

If you have a child/youth in 2nd through 6th grade, please encourage them to participate in our Acolyte Ministry.

For more information please contact Linda Thompson at 864-295-8510 or

Courtney Barnes.

Congregational sympathy is expressed to the families of ...

David, Laura, Maddie, Grayson & Ella Sudbeck upon the passing of David’s mother, Mary Margaret Sudbeck.

Bennie & Jo Ann Rice upon the passing of Jo Ann's mother, Betty Jean Cobb Cely.

Haskell & Judy Grant upon the passing of Judy’s aunt, Betty Elrod Shell.

Linda R. Thompson upon the passing of her brother-in-law, Michael Thompson.

John Bradley upon the passing of his wife, Carol Bradley.

Iron Men’s Bible Study Attention all men! You are invited to join us at 8 a.m. on Thursdays.

We meet in the parlor for a very informal discussion of the Bible and how it impacts our day-to-day lives. “Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.” Prov. 27:17

June is Men’s Health month. Following up on May as Mental Health month, did you

know that men often have different symptoms of depression than women? Pick up a

copy of Wellness Words from the table in the entry of the Family Life Center to learn

more about how to help someone struggling with depression.

Sprouts Nursery Ministry Volunteers Needed - Our nursery ministry needs additional volunteers to serve. Please

prayerfully consider meeting this need at Bethesda. Volunteer forms are in the red pads found in the pews and

completed forms may be placed in the collection plate.

For more information, contact Andrea Wininger Hood at (864) 561-5762.

Super Adult Ministries

Super Adult Ministries is sponsoring a fellowship event at the Furman Summer Concert Series on "Patriotic Celebration".

Bring a blanket or chairs and a light supper about 5:30pm on Thursday, June 27th to the Furman Amphitheater

(unless I find out otherwise) and let's join together for some food, music and Independence Day fellowship.

Also, if you plan to attend our fall, church campout at Oconee Point, make your reservations through Recreation.gov any time you are available from September 23 through 26 (or more days if you like).

For questions on these events, contact betsyzaglin@yahoo.com.

Homebound Visitation Team Needs Visitors The Homebound Visitation Team has been busy - and growing - since we began seeing our homebound members. We started visiting 13 homebound members in March and are currently visiting 17 people twice a month. Our homebound members really appreciate their visits and this connection with the church.

As the number of people visited increases, the need for Visitation Team members also increases. Visitation Team members typically visit one to two homebound church members each month. The day and time of visits are flexible to meet the needs of both the visitor and the person being visited. The time commitment is fairly minimal but makes a huge difference in the lives of our homebound members.

This ministry has been a blessing for those we visit and, also, for our visitors! If you are interested in becoming a Homebound Visitation Team member, please contact Lee Carroll, 864-617-0980 or leecarroll311@gmail.com.

Forever Joyful

Meets on the second Monday of each month 12:00 - 2:00pm.

Next meeting is Mon., June 10th.

Bring a pot luck dish and a smile to

join in the Christian fellowship & fun.

Leisure Group The Leisure Group will dine out on Tuesday, June 25th

at K&W Cafeteria on Halton Rd Connector in Greenville at 6:00 pm.

The bus will leave the church parking lot at 5:30 pm.

No sign-up is required. Bring a friend as everyone is

welcome to join us! Contact David Bryant with any questions (864-380-9193).

Bob & Joan Nisbet 105 Newcastle Ct

Easley, SC 29672

Jon, Jill, Sarah & Molly Tompkins 108 Cravens Creek Court

Piedmont, SC 29673 Joined April 2019

Tony, Tasha, LaToniyah, Tony, Terrell, Tabari Owens & Deshavion Lindsay

122 Smith Drive Pelzer, SC 29669

Jake, Avery & Bo Moulton-Fowler 9 Park Vista Way

Greenville, SC 29617 Joined May 2019

Debbie Wesley 119 Andrea Circle Apt 9 Easley, SC 29642

Address Changes

School Supplies Collection

The UMW are collecting the following school supplies from Jul. 7th - Aug. 4th

Tommy & Jackie Griffin 104 New Castle Court

Easley, SC 29642 Joined March 2019

1 inch binders

1 subject spiral note-

books

pencils

glue sticks

rulers

hand sanitizer

loose leaf paper

crayons

colored pencils

The United Methodist Women invite all the ladies of the church to join a circle! The purpose of the UMW is to

help women develop spiritually, to experience supportive fellowship with other women and to

engage in mission to women, children and youth around the world. We look forward to seeing YOU soon!

Both circles meet in the parlor.

The Susanna Wesley Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10AM.

Next meeting is Tuesday, June 11th.

The Mary-Martha Evening Circle meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 PM.

Next meeting is on Monday, June 17th.

Get the Word out! Just a reminder of the different ways to help you spread the word about upcoming events at BUMC!

Announcements in the Weekly Bulletin: Deadline Tuesday @ 1pm Announcements for the Monthly Newsletter: Deadline the 20th of each month

You may email your announcements to Marie Mitchell at mariem@bethesdaumc.org or drop them off by the office.

*Be sure to review the bulletin board outside of Charla’s office for weekly information and prayer requests.

If you would like to receive updates through email, contact Charla at charlab@bethesdaumc.org

The United Methodist Men will meet

Monday, June 3rd at 7pm.

Join us for dinner, devotion and fellowship!

All men are welcome!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Methodist Men’s BBQ! The BBQ was a huge success!

Reading Group

The Reading Group welcomes all readers.

Meeting's are held in the Parlor on the fourth Tuesday of

the month at 10:00am.

Next meeting is June 25th .

For more information contact

Penny Wesley at 864-905-3372 or

penelope_wesley@yahoo.com

(underscore between first and last name).

The Mary-Martha Circle would like to thank the members of Bethesda for your support of

several recent activities. We appreciate everyone who honored or remembered a mother

in the Mother’s Day bulletin. We also appreciate everyone who baked and those who

bought baked goods at the bake sale during the Men’s BBQ on May 18th. These two

fund-raisers will give us opportunities to support missions for women, children and youth

at home and around the world. The Hygiene Kits for United Methodist Committee on Relief

will be sent to areas where there have been natural disasters. As always, Bethesda has

been very generous in your support for missions.

The UMW Susanna Wesley Circle

will be publishing a

special Father’s Day bulletin.

You can honor or remember a

father or other special man in your life.

Envelopes are available from ushers. A donation of

$1.00 per name is requested.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plate.

Last day to turn in envelopes will be Sun., June 2nd

June Birthdays 2– Amanda New

3– Ron McNeely

4– Larry Phillips

5– Brendan Davis

6– Renita Owens

8– Ann Lowe, Jeff West

10– Brooks Manley, Will Seffrin, Turner Seffrin

11– Kaitlyn Crooks

12– David Bryant

13– Richard Pruitt

16– Darrin Coxson, Joshua Scott, Hampton Johnson III,

Virginia Becknell, Blair Hendricks

18– Joe Spitzley, Susie Sylvester, Wayne Cameron,

Lisa Seffrin, Bethany Gibson

19– Jon Elrod, Riley Binnicker, Savannah Davis

20– Larry Ford, Tina Capps

23– Vicki McGarity, Judy Walls

24– Josh Enloe

25– Phyllis Mitchell, Robin Kelley

27– Olin Craig, Pat Spitzley

28– Caci Hinton

29– Peggy Dulaney

Prayer Requests Members: Sandra Andersen, Anonymous, John Bradley, Amery Brooks, Philip Davis, Sandra Hinton, Mary Jo King, Floree Pettit, Tim Slicker, Margaret Springfield, Susie Sylvester, Charlotte Tucker, Debbie Wesley, Penny Wesley, Unspoken

Extended Family and Friends of Bethesda Members: Arielle(family friend of Jan Bryant), Austin (Randy & Charlotte Calhoun’s grandson), Bill Barnes(Jake Barnes’ father), Crystal Calhoun(Randy & Charlotte Calhoun’s daughter), Sydney Clark(Marie Mitchell’s friend), Libby Dodson(Dawn Powell’s mother), Eden (Tom Swenson’s infant granddaughter), Curtis Evans(Danny’s brother), Susie Gaines (Lee Carroll’s friend), Roger Grant(friend of John Hendrix), Doug Heatherly (friend of Marc Bloomer), Diane Hogan(Toni Hogan’s mother), John Katter(Barb Cohee’s son), Dan Kerr(friend of Linda R. Thompson), Robert King (Jimmy King’s nephew), Manuel Maldonado(Francis Brooks’ family), Phyllis Mitchell (Carolyn Tomlins’ sister-in-law), Stephen Smith (Marc Bloomer’s friend), Jacob Wegler (Nicole Carpenter’s nephew), David Wesley(Penny’s brother), Mark Williams(Bob & Joan Nisbet’s son-in-law)

Ongoing Prayer Concerns

Members: Sue Bostic, Betty Cloninger, Iva Jo Elrod, Jon Robert Elrod, Marie Elrod, Russ Elrod, Johnny Enloe, Ed & Sandy Faulkner, Margey Gross, Jack Harrison, John Harrison, Ken Jackson, Randall Kingman, Richard Kingman, Gary Manley, Bobbie Moore, Tony Owens, Ron Nicholson, Lee Raines, Sam Raines, Ellen Shands, Ken Smith, Doris Tucker, Connie Turman

Extended Family and Friends of Bethesda Members: Lettie Beck(Betty Terry), Judy Brabham(Woody Brabham), Michael Carlisle(Jan Bryant), Mattie Spiegel(Woody Brabham), Shane O’Neal(Charlotte Calhoun), James Peach(Jackie Goforth), Caroline Shelton(Cy & Lou Rogers), Madelynn Todd(Dick & Trudy Bales), James Peach (Jackie Goforth), Caroline Shelton(Cy & Lou Rogers)

Our Nation, Our President, and Our Military; Friends & Family in harm’s way: Jessica Davis serving in Kenya Afri-ca; Evan Bagwell (Willie Garrett) serving in Afghanistan; Wyatt Bradberry (Willie Garrett) stationed in Oahu, HI with the Army

The Prayer Request ministry is a vital part of our Bethesda family. If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please email Charla Bloomer at charlab@bethesdaumc.org or call the church office. Prayer requests run for 6 weeks, but we are happy to continue them with given notice.

ALTAR FLOWER OFFERINGS FOR 2019

You are invited and encouraged to dedicate the week’s altar flowers to a friend or loved one. Flower

offerings are a great way to honor birthdays, important anniversaries or milestones.

Upcoming available dates are June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / July 7, 28

The price for both arrangements is $70.00. It is also ok to share the week’s offering and sign up for

just one of the two weekly arrangements for $35.00. The arrangements are yours to keep after the

service or we can take them to shut-ins. Please contact Lori Raad at 864-640-3626 / email

lori@somethingelse.com or the church office at 864-269-1139 / email mariem@bethesdaumc.org

Bethesda UMC offers online giving!

Anyone can set up an account or give without an

account using the link on our website at

www.bethesdaumc.org. The link is located at the

bottom of the web page and says, “Give Online”. You may also

click here to give. Thank you for your support!

Stewardship Report Through May 26, 2019

Creation Care

Did you know that the Social Creed and Social Principles of the United Methodist Church address our responsibility to care for God’s creation? Our Social Creed states “We affirm the natural world as God’s handiwork and dedicate ourselves to its preservation, enhancement, and faithful use by humankind.”

The first of our Social Principles addresses “The Natural World: All creation is the Lord’s, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Water, air, soil, minerals, energy resources, plants, animal life, and space are to be valued and conserved because they are God’s creation and not solely because they are useful to human beings. God has granted us stewardship of creation. We should meet these stewardship duties through acts of loving care and respect. Economic, political, social, and technological developments have increased our human numbers, and lengthened and enriched our lives. However, these developments have led to regional defoliation, dramatic extinction of species, massive human suffering, overpopulation, and misuse and overconsumption of natural and nonrenewable resources, particularly by industrialized societies. This continued course of action jeopardizes the natural heritage that God has entrusted to all generations. Therefore, let us recognize the responsibility of the church and its members to place a high priority on changes in economic, political, social, and technological lifestyles to support a more ecologically equitable and sustainable world leading to a higher quality of life for all of God’s creation.

The Preamble to the Social principles acknowledges “We affirm our unity in Jesus Christ while acknowledging differences in applying our faith in different cultural contexts as we live out the gospel.”

Check out the entire statement at www.umc.org/what-we-believe/the-natural-world. UMC Book of Discipline 2016.

2019 Church Budget $687,991

Budget Received Year-to-Date $248,506.61

Percent Complete 36.1%

Thank you for giving!

SOME are starting college or are currently attending. SOME are out of college and in first career choices. SOME are working to pay the bills and waiting for God to open new doors. SOME are seeking to strengthen their relationship with God and others. ALL are welcome!! Offering a place for single young adults who share COMMON GROUND to gather on Sunday mornings for fellowship, encouragement and spiritual growth. Join us at 10:00am in the Mosaic classroom for a time of coffee, fellowship and spiritual growth. The classroom is the first room on the left when entering the Sunday school building from the gym. I would love to hear what God is doing in your life! Hit me up on Facebook or Instagram. Jesse Burdett, Teacher Jkb53@charter.net or 864-414-1328

June 2, 2019 — Seventh Sunday of Easter

Ascension of the Lord Holy Communion

June 9, 2019 — Pentecost

Usher Receivers — Team Two

Communion Preparers — John and Betty Terry & Lee Carroll Connection Service Babies & Children — Valerie Urban & Andrea Hood

Sunday School Babies & Children— Nancy Marchbanks & Christy Aultman

Traditional Service Babies & Children — Jane Jones & Victor Romano

Usher Receivers — Team Two

Communion Preparers — John and Betty Terry & Lee Carroll

Connection Service Babies & Children — Erin Hiller & Madison Brooks

Sunday School Babies & Children— Alyssa Blackmon & Rachel Coleman

Traditional Service Babies & Children — Peggy Dulaney & Rita Scott

Usher Receivers — Team Two

Communion Preparers — John and Betty Terry & Lee Carroll Connection Service Babies & Children — Linda Thompson & Teresa Painter

Sunday School Babies & Children— Heather Turner & Katie Perry

Traditional Service Babies & Children — Kirsty Enloe & Mark Raymond

Connection Worship ……………..….…….…..9:00am

Sunday School…………………….….…...…10:00am Traditional Worship …………….…...……..11:00am

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Sermon: Wisdom’s Call

Connection Worship ……………..….…….…..9:00am Sunday School…………………….….…...…10:00am

Traditional Worship …………….…...……..11:00am

Board of Trustees ….…...…...…...…...….…....3:00pm Choir Rehearsal…….…...…….…...…….…....6:00pm

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: All

Connection Worship ……………..…….….…..9:00am Sunday School ……….……….…….….…...…10:00am

Traditional Worship ……………….…...……..11:00am

Choir Rehearsal…….…...…….…...…….…....6:00pm

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Sermon: The Country of the Gerasenes

Usher Receivers — Team Two

Communion Preparers — John and Betty Terry, & Lee Carroll Connection Service Babies & Children — Patti Seymore & Reba Richardson

Sunday School Babies & Children— Amanda New & Courtney Neel

Traditional Service Babies & Children — Rene’ Batson & Katy Driscoll

June 16, 2019 — Trinity Sunday Father’s Day

Connection Worship ……………..….…….…..9:00am

Sunday School…………………….….…...…10:00am

Traditional Worship …………….…...……..11:00am VBS Meeting following Traditional service (Youth Room)

Kitchen/Dining Room reserved following Traditional service

Youth Dinner/Lesson….…...…...…….…....5:15-7:00pm Children’s Pool Party (Hughes home)...…....6:00-8:00pm

Choir Rehearsal…….…...…….…...…….…....6:00pm

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Sermon: We Are One

June 23, 2019 — Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 30, 2019 — Third Sunday after Pentecost

Connection Worship ……………..…….….…..9:00am

Sunday School ……….……….…….….…...…10:00am Traditional Worship ……………….…...……..11:00am

Choir Rehearsal…….…...…….…...…….…....6:00pm

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Sermon: Called to Freedom

Usher Receivers — Team Two

Communion Preparers — John and Betty Terry & Lee Carroll Connection Service Babies & Children — Ashley Manley & Jonathan Powell

Sunday School Babies & Children— Ashlyn Smith & Sunday Davis

Traditional Service Babies & Children — Lisa Seffrin & Ellison Bloomer

June 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 Holy Communion

VBS Planning Meeting following 11am service

(Youth Rm)

Kitchen/Dining Rm reserved following 11am

service (Turner)

Youth Dinner/ Lesson 5:15-7pm

Choir Rehearsal 6pm

Children’s Welcome Summer Pool Party

6-8pm (Hughes home)

3 Fire Pit reserved 6-7pm (Girl Scout Troop 1848)

Sanctuary Reserved

6:30-8:30pm (Boy Scout)

UMM 7pm (Dining Rm)

4 Powdersville

Garden Club 10am

Finance Committee 6pm (Parlor)

G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study

7:15-8:30pm (Refiner’s Fire Rm)

5 6 Prayer Breakfast 7am

No Iron Men today

7 Youth Lock-in 7pm

8 Dining Rm/Kitchen/Gym Reserved 11am - 3pm

(Howard Reunion)

9 Board of Trustees 3pm

(Conference Room)

Choir Rehearsal 6pm

10 Forever Joyful 12-2pm

(Dining Rm)

Sanctuary Reserved 6:30pm (Boy Scout

Troop)

11 UMW Susanna Wesley

Circle 10am (Parlor)

Playground 10am-12pm

G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study 7:15-8:30pm

(Refiner’s Fire Rm)

12 Open Youth Room

9am-9pm 13

Prayer Breakfast 7am

Iron Men Bible Study 8am (Parlor)

14 15 Gym Reserved 7am -

12pm (Charity Yard sale)

Parlor Reserved 11am-2pm

16 17 VBS Decorating Week

12-4pm

UMW Mary-Martha Evening Circle 7pm

(Parlor)

18 VBS Decorating Week

12-4pm

G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study 7:15-8:30pm

(Refiner’s Fire Rm)

19 Open Youth Room

9am-9pm

VBS Decorating Week 12-4pm

20 Prayer Breakfast 7am

Iron Men Bible Study 8am

(Parlor)

VBS Decorating Week 12-4pm

21 VBS Decorating Week

12-4pm

22

23 Salkehatchie Breakfast

(Piedmont Camp)

Choir Rehearsal 6pm

24 25 Reading Group 10am

(Parlor)

Leisure Group 6pm

26 Open Youth Room

9am-6pm 27

Prayer Breakfast 7am

Iron Men Bible Study 8am (Parlor)

Super Adult Ministries

Outing 5:30pm

Salkehatchie Supper (Piedmont Camp)

28

29

30 Choir Rehearsal 6pm

VBS WEEK - “In the Wild” - June 24th - 28th - 6:00 to 8:00pm

South Carolina United Methodist Conference - June 2nd - 6th

BETHESDA UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

516 PIEDMONT ROAD

EASLEY, SC 29642-9376

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Dan Batson, Pastor

Courtney Barnes, Director of Children’s Ministries

Charla Bloomer, Communications & Office Assistant

Judy Grant, Choir Director

Julia Melton, Student Intern

Marie Mitchell, Administrative Secretary

Brandon New, Connection Worship Leader

Jean Raines, FLC Hostess

Vera Stanfield, Organist

Seth Wright, Director of Youth Ministries

Church Office: 864-269-1139

Internet Homepage: www.bethesdaumc.org

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday

9:00 AM-3:00 PM 39th Annual Methodist Men’s Chicken Bar-B-Que & the United Methodist Women Bake Sale