We are churching - being the Body Of Christ, Mt Bethel Church from our homes - and for some of our attenders who are on
the front lines of the COVID-19 our work too.
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.
the front lines of the COVID-19 our work too.
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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Our Calendar
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Sunday 10am Worship & Wednesday Forge 6pm Worship & Friday 10am Devotions
click here. Watch from our FaceBook page Or. click here to watch from YouTube
** If you are logged into your facebook account, you will be able to view the live video making of the worship service from the Mt Bethel FaceBook page. When making the video of worship is happening there will be a red cue that says 'live' - click and watch.
**If a person does not have a facebook account or is not logged into their facebook account. One can view the facebook page and watch worship after the filming is complete. A person who does not have a facebook account or is not logged into their FB account will not be able to see the live video filming of worship until after the filming of worship is completed....
** After the Facebook filming of worship, the Worship service video is available from the Worship page 30 to 45 minutes after making the worship video for your viewing.
click here. Watch from our FaceBook page Or. click here to watch from YouTube
** If you are logged into your facebook account, you will be able to view the live video making of the worship service from the Mt Bethel FaceBook page. When making the video of worship is happening there will be a red cue that says 'live' - click and watch.
**If a person does not have a facebook account or is not logged into their facebook account. One can view the facebook page and watch worship after the filming is complete. A person who does not have a facebook account or is not logged into their FB account will not be able to see the live video filming of worship until after the filming of worship is completed....
** After the Facebook filming of worship, the Worship service video is available from the Worship page 30 to 45 minutes after making the worship video for your viewing.
Power Prayers
- May we pray for you? May we lift joy or your burden to the Lord?
- Power Prayers share joys & burdens, we read scripture, share together in the Upper Room devotion, talk, pray and bless each other - transforming our homes and community in Jesus name.
- A helpful guide for prayer. James 5, The prayer of faith.
- Friday 10:30a Zoom prayer time - Zoom connection/link posted in weekly e-newsletter. Click on the posted Zoom link and join with others in prayer (Fridays 10:30-11:15 am).
Bible Study meeting Monday 3:30pm by ZOOM contact Pastor Dave for link
Friday Devotional 10am Facebook
Friday Prayer 10:30am by ZOOM click on link in e-newsletter
Friday Devotional 10am Facebook
Friday Prayer 10:30am by ZOOM click on link in e-newsletter
We are all in this together.... A message from Bishop Ough. View video message here. Click to Read message here
We are home churching - home worshiping. click here to worship with us
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.
- COVID-19 Pandemic Pause Safe at Home giving - Mail your generous offering to Mt Bethel UM Church, 3239 70th Street E., Inver Grove Hts, MN 55076 Please mark in the Memo line where you desire generous offering applied (General ministry or Mortgage reduction or Special giving). If no notation, offering is directed to General Ministry account. Thank you to the people of the USPS who 'usher' our generous offering to Mt Bethel Church secure mailbox.
- On-line Banking through your bank, set up a recurring offering schedule. Typical information needed to set-up regular giving facilitated by your Bank's protocol is 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.
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.
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.
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. |
Click PDF icon, Order Form opens in
Web browser or click Download File. 
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Due to COVID-19 Stay Safe MN Stay Home Order - Sunday, in person Worship time is paused -
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.
Due to COVID-19 Stay Safe MN Stay Home Order - Thursday, in person breakfast is Paused - Be Well at home.
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.
Paused - Be Sew Well at home ~ Piece to us all ~
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, March 23rd, 6:30p -Paused-
- Monday, April 13th, 6:30p -Paused-
- Monday, May 11th, 6:30p
Remember Mt Bethel Church in your estate planning.
