Bethany United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church serving Clio, Michigan
Come & Discover the wonders of God’s universe. Become a voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God’s power can take you.
Where: Clio Bethany UMC
When: August 6, 7 and 8
Time: 6pm – 8pm
For more information call or contact Austin Sargent
810-686-5151 or Email: Austin@cliobethany.org
I know you’ve been waiting to hear what we have going on for our Youth this summer…and boy is there a lot!
First things first, we are splitting CORE (our Youth Group meetings) into 2 sessions for the summer, which are as follows:
CORE56 (5th & 6th graders): Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7pm on June 26th, July 10th and 24th, and August 21st
CORE712 (7th – 12th graders): Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9pm on June 26th, July 10th and 24th, and August 21st
Next, we are holding a book study for all High School and College Youth on the book Crash the Chatterbox by Steven Furtick. This study happens from 6 – 8pm on these Mondays: June 24th, July 8th and 22nd, and August 19th. The book and supplement materials cost $14. If you’re still interested, please contact the church office at 810-686-5151 or email Marc Middleton at youth@cliobethany.org
Also, we have some fun events that are going on during the summer:
On June 28th from 3 – 6pm, we are hosting a Laser Tag Night for all youth that are interested. There’s no cost to join us. Bring a friend, a smile, and fun attitude as we play through some fun and interesting games.
On August 2nd from 3 – 6pm, we are hosting a Messy Game Night for all 5th – 8th grade youth. This is a fun night to just get messy, play games, and have fun! We just ask that you bring clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or a clothes to change into afterwards. We will have some cleaning stations for people!
On August 23rd from 6 – 10pm, we will have an End-of-Summer Bash to close out the summer before the youth have to go back to that dreaded place called school (DUN DUN DUN!!!) We will have pizza, all kinds of games, music, and a bunch of fun!
Lastly, we will have a fundraiser and be a part of a wonderful outreach event:
On July 27th from 9am – 4pm, we will be selling popcorn at our Yard Sale. We will have a free-will offering collection for the popcorn, which will raise money for future Youth functions and improvements.
On August 15th from 6 – 8pm, we will be at Butterfly Park partaking in the Fairy Tale Trail. We will be hiding some sneaky rocks which you can turn into prizes, as well as having a hula hoop contest.
We’re a little busy this summer! I’ve been excited to announce this schedule for a while now and am glad to be a part of an amazing Youth group that does amazing things ALL THE TIME! If you want to keep in touch, please follow us on Facebook at CORE Youth Group – Bethany UMC or stop into the church office to talk with me.
Sermon Series begins this Sunday March 10th, using Scripture and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Why are there branches “growing” behind the altar? Why does one leaf have a large egg on it? Come and see what a very hungry caterpillar can teach us about being disciples of Jesus Christ, as we go through this season of Lent. Every Sunday at 10:30 — bring a friend!
After Worship on Sunday, March 10th we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall for a potluck. Bring a dish to pass and learn more about the decisions made at General Conference in St. Louis. Pastor Cathi is meeting with the bishops and other clergy from our conference on May 9th and will relay information from Bishop Bard to our local congregation.
Our Youth Group is expanding…literally and figuratively. We will be launching new social media accounts for our Youth Program today! We will be launching a new Facebook Page and YouTube channel. The hope is to reach more youth and connect with more youth on a grander level. These are the following accounts you can follow:
Facebook Page: facebook.com/ClioCOREYouth
YouTube Channel: Coming soon!!!
If anyone has any questions about this new journey, please contact Marc Middleton. He will be glad to answer your questions/concerns.
If you’d like to get involved, there are several needs right now for volunteers. Here’s a list of ways to get involved and make a difference!
There is also always a need for more door greeters, ushers, nursery attendants on Sundays. If you are interested in getting involved with worship in any of those capacities, leave a comment here with your name and the right people will get in touch with you.
Come and See! Sunday: 9am - Sunday School 10:30am - Come & Worship! Tuesday: 7:00pm Intercessory Prayer Wednesdays - View the Full Schedule
1st Sunday - Communion - The UMC has an open table. 1st Thursday of every month - Grief Support Group at 7pm Come and praise God through Bible study, music, and fellowship. Bible study groups for youth and adults available.
Would you like to visit with Pastor Cathi? We could meet in your home or in a nearby restaurant during the day or early evening. If you would welcome a visit, please let me know. Just call the church office to set up a time. I look forward to getting to know you!
