The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Local churches and extension ministries provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. Simply put, our mission is; loving God, serving others, doing no harm. We have many opportunities for you to love, serve and bless others! Join with us in worship, serving others through our outreach ministries and/or click on our Give Now button.
Thank you for sharing with us in the Hope, Grace, Joy & Love of generous discipleship – giving till it feels good.
Thank you for sharing with us in the Hope, Grace, Joy & Love of generous discipleship – giving till it feels good.
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Welcome to the Mt Bethel Church web site. We seek to make disciples, transforming the world for Christ - Together. It is our prayer that all people in the world worshiping would experience the grace and peace of God through the Holy Spirit. 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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Wednesdays, 6p • Lent Forge Worship:
April 14, 10a • Palm Sunday Worship April 18, 6p • Maundy Thursday Passover Seder Meal April 19, 6:30p • Good Friday Tennebre Worship April 21, 9-9:45a • Easter Breakfast April 21, 10a • Easter Worship April 24, 6p • Forge Easter Worship |
This Lent and Easter season our focus is on The Gift of Forgiveness. God gives The Gift of Forgiveness through Jesus; You accept The Gift and forgive yourself, and then give The Gift to your family and friends, and even to your enemies. Ultimately, you become a Person of Forgiveness freely giving God's Gift to everyone you meet.
Tennebre Good Friday Worship Service on April 19 at 6:30p. The word "tenebrae" comes from the Latin meaning "darkness." The Tenebrae is an ancient Christian Good Friday service that makes use of gradually diminishing light through the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of that week from the triumphant Palm Sunday entry through Jesus' burial.
This increasing darkness symbolizes the approaching darkness of Jesus' death and of hopelessness in the world without God. The service concludes in darkness, sometimes with a final candle, the Christ candle, carried out of the sanctuary, symbolizing the death of Jesus. A loud noise may also sound symbolizing the closing of Jesus' tomb. The worshipers then leave in silence to ponder the impact of Christ's death and await the coming Resurrection. Join us for our 6:30p Tennebre worship service
~ Your life will be touched and changed by the experience.
This increasing darkness symbolizes the approaching darkness of Jesus' death and of hopelessness in the world without God. The service concludes in darkness, sometimes with a final candle, the Christ candle, carried out of the sanctuary, symbolizing the death of Jesus. A loud noise may also sound symbolizing the closing of Jesus' tomb. The worshipers then leave in silence to ponder the impact of Christ's death and await the coming Resurrection. Join us for our 6:30p Tennebre worship service
~ Your life will be touched and changed by the experience.
Studying the Gospel of John.
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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 |
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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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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.
Health and Faith in Minnesota life care planning click here to view video.
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.
Health and Faith in Minnesota life care planning click here to view video.
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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click image Hospitality availability
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, April 8, 6:30p
- Monday, May 13, 6:30p
- Monday, June 10, 6:30p
Remember Mt Bethel Church in your estate planning.
