Our purpose simply put; loving God, serving others, doing no harm. We seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Mt Bethel Church is a vital congregation of service through ministries. We ARE experiencing the transformation of peoples lives in Jesus name. Check us out and re-think church with us for you belong, in Jesus name.
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The mission of Mt Bethel United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. A new survey of U.S. spiritual “seekers” ages 25-49, conducted by Barna Group on behalf of United Methodist Communications, found that feeling welcomed was the top motivator in considering a church.
Other top factors are making friends and nurturing friendships (29%), support during difficult times (28%) and learning more about God (27%). Click here, view a video exploring more details about “seekers” in the U.S. and ways we of Mt Bethel Church can engage them. Genuine community and good teaching are top drivers for continued church attendance. Click here to view presention slides |
Bishop Ough, for the Dakotas-Minnesota Area, answers questions about a new proposal for May 2020 General Conference that aims to address the United Methodist denomination’s longtime impasse over human sexuality. Read here or view the interview here. Links to resources and proposal responses
- Plan documents: Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation and FAQs about the mediation team
- Council of Bishops: United Methodist traditionalists, centrists, progressives, and bishops sign agreement aimed at separation
- Reconciling Ministries Network: An imperfect table, a chance to perfect
- Wesleyan Covenant Association: Key bishops and advocacy group leaders propose plan of separation
- UMForward: Living in God’s Liberating Light - The Epiphany Statement
- Uniting Methodists: Grace to be the church we are becoming
- Mainstream UMC: Great news! Negotiations reach compromise
- UMCNext: UMCNext proclaims a new season of ministry, opportunity
- Minnesota Methodists: Separation agreement released
Shop with SCRIP Shopping card ordering is Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. Orders are placed on the first Sunday of the month with delivery the following Sunday.
See order form. Click on our family shopping form pdf, a listing of MANY local participating retailers. Many SCRIP cards can be reloaded with SCRIP NOW. What is Shopping with SCRIP? [1] Shopping cards or Gift cards is SCRIP. [2] You pay face value for shopping card and Mt. Bethel Church earns a percentage. [3] There's No additional cost to you. [4] Average rebate to Mt. Bethel Church's ministry fund is 6%. [5] Can purchase cards at church OR you can do it yourself 2 options: Re-load and SCRIP Now! -how cool is that. Click here for more SCRIP details. Many of your favorite cards are available for immediate purchase after worship on Sundays. |
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Qualified Charitable Distributions From Retirement Accounts
Beginning at age 70 ½, people with a tax deferred Individual Retirement Account (IRA, 401k, 403b, 457 plans, etc.) are required to withdraw a minimum amount from their account each year. This is known as the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The RMD is taxed as income. People who do not need the income or who wish to reduce their tax liability can meet the RMD by transferring the amount of RMD funds from their IRA to a charity/church annually. This way of giving is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Qualified Charitable Distributions gifts must meet the following requirements:
Beginning at age 70 ½, people with a tax deferred Individual Retirement Account (IRA, 401k, 403b, 457 plans, etc.) are required to withdraw a minimum amount from their account each year. This is known as the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The RMD is taxed as income. People who do not need the income or who wish to reduce their tax liability can meet the RMD by transferring the amount of RMD funds from their IRA to a charity/church annually. This way of giving is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Qualified Charitable Distributions gifts must meet the following requirements:
- Donors must be age 70 ½ or older
- Funds must come from a tax deferred retirement account, i.e. traditional IRA, 401k, 403b, 457 plans. Roth IRA’s are not eligible.
- Your gift must go directly to the charity. You cannot receive the cash first.
- The maximum contribution is $100,000.
- The Qualified Charitable Distribution can be activated year around and can be deactivated by the donor if circumstances change.
Use your Bank's online bill pay option OR Click image to launch electronic giving debited automatically from your bank account or credit card.
Giving is worship. Financial gifts given to support the work of Mt Bethel Church are a testimony to our trust and faith that God will provide now and in the future.
Living well, dying well, loving well: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process that helps you think about, talk about, and write down your choices for future health care decisions. While it's not an easy topic to consider, it is important for every adult to have a Health Care Directive - a written plan for loved ones and health care providers to follow - so that your wishes are known if a time comes when you cannot speak for yourself.
Click here for more information Honoring Choices Minnesota. Launching thought, conversation, planning.
- On-line Banking using your bank set up a recurring offering schedule. Typical information needed to set-up regular giving facilitated by your bank's protocol is Mt Bethel Church contact information of: Mt Bethel Church, Box 1, 3239 70th Street E., Inver Grove Hts, MN 55076 and phone contact number 651-451-3636. You can identify your giving to General Ministry and/or Mortgage fund in the Memo indicator.
- Electronic giving through VANCO a secure on-line giving option offered by Mt Bethel Church. An offering is debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Click here and begin by creating your own Profile through VANCO launching your recurring offering schedule and generous giving.
- Giving Envelopes- available in the sanctuary chair-backs OR in packs of 12 to take home available in the narthex on our information kiosk. You may put a check in the offering basket without an envelope if you wish. Please mark in the Memo line where you desire your offering applied (General ministry or Mortgage reduction). If not notated, offering is directed to General Ministry account.
Living well, dying well, loving well: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process that helps you think about, talk about, and write down your choices for future health care decisions. While it's not an easy topic to consider, it is important for every adult to have a Health Care Directive - a written plan for loved ones and health care providers to follow - so that your wishes are known if a time comes when you cannot speak for yourself.
Click here for more information Honoring Choices Minnesota. Launching thought, conversation, planning.
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6-6:30am Monday morning Power Prayers small group:
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Opportunity to serve: Provide and serve "Fellowship Time" treats following worship. Serving treats is a fun way to celebrate /or honor life's moments- A birthday, anniversary, employment, job promotion, retirement, baptism, graduation, a home coming, a loss or a gain, an achievement, or "just because". Click here for Sunday availability.
You may reserve your date by signing-up on the bulletin board at the back of the fellowship hall or by calling the church office at 651-451-3636 or our email at Office@MtBethelChurchIGH.org
Maybe you're thinking... I can provide treats but serving is not my 'thing'. Good news, Mt. Bethel Church is blessed to have members who are gifted in hospitality. It would bless them to serve your treats. Let the church office know 651-451-3636, or email at Office@MtBethelChurchIGH.org that you need help with serving your treats.
You may reserve your date by signing-up on the bulletin board at the back of the fellowship hall or by calling the church office at 651-451-3636 or our email at Office@MtBethelChurchIGH.org
Maybe you're thinking... I can provide treats but serving is not my 'thing'. Good news, Mt. Bethel Church is blessed to have members who are gifted in hospitality. It would bless them to serve your treats. Let the church office know 651-451-3636, or email at Office@MtBethelChurchIGH.org that you need help with serving your treats.
Retiree Breakfast
The retirees of Mt. Bethel Church meet every other Thursday morning, 8:00 am for breakfast and fellowship at the Cahill Dinner 6504 Cahill Ave. (Cahill & 65th Street). Following breakfast, many in this gathering of retirees head to Mt Bethel Church and do the weekly custodial cleaning.
The retirees of Mt. Bethel Church meet every other Thursday morning, 8:00 am for breakfast and fellowship at the Cahill Dinner 6504 Cahill Ave. (Cahill & 65th Street). Following breakfast, many in this gathering of retirees head to Mt Bethel Church and do the weekly custodial cleaning.
Quilting & More... Small Group: Believers, gathering for loving encouragement, doing handiwork (quilting, knitting, scrapbooking), together in friendship goodness. We gather the 2nd Monday of the month at Polly's house to put pieces = peaces together.
Contact church office for directions.
Contact church office for directions.
- Monday, February 10th, 6:30p
- Monday, March 9th, 6:30p
- Monday, April 13th, 6:30p
Remember Mt Bethel Church in your estate planning.
