We are the Body Of Christ, Mt Bethel Church from our homes
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.
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 Worship at 6pm & Friday 10am Devotions
click here Watch from our FaceBook page Or click here to watch
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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 Wednesday 3:30pm by ZOOM click on link in e-newsletter
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
It will be a one-day: Session one 9:30-11:30 a.m. Session two 1:30-3:30 p.m. Live streamed from Facebook click here to view
Click to review Plan
Re-Opening In-Person Church Preparedness Plan for Mt Bethel Church
7.22.2020 Purpose: This document will serve as a place for formulating our process and plan to reopen for public worship at Mt Bethel United Methodist Church Sundays and Forge Community and small group meeting gatherings.
Each of the items of the preparedness is subject to change as more information becomes available and as discussion and discernment continues to take place. Please read Preparedness Plan click here parking lot worship addressed also in plan.
7.22.2020 Purpose: This document will serve as a place for formulating our process and plan to reopen for public worship at Mt Bethel United Methodist Church Sundays and Forge Community and small group meeting gatherings.
Each of the items of the preparedness is subject to change as more information becomes available and as discussion and discernment continues to take place. Please read Preparedness Plan click here parking lot worship addressed also in plan.
- 6 foot Social Distancing will be practiced
- Wearing a face mask is State mandated
- Going to “Church” is different from pre global pandemic
- Names of attendees will be documented
- If ill, Stay home – be together in worship via livestream, webpage &/or zoom
- Sanitizing and disinfecting will occur
Worship 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.
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Matthew 22:35-40 Dismantling racism ~ Start with Listening.
United Methodists throughout Minnesota and country are working to dismantle racism as part of the Church’s commitment to freedom and justice for all people. Be a seed of change, listen and hear Matthew 13 & Matthew 22: 35-40. We as a congregation can work toward equality and equity for all by planting a seed of intentional listening. Let us begin by listening to the different voices and experiences of those in the community. Our mission to be the Church – the Body of Christ that intends to transforms lives, make disciples of Jesus Christ, let us begin by Listening.
United Methodists throughout Minnesota and country are working to dismantle racism as part of the Church’s commitment to freedom and justice for all people. Be a seed of change, listen and hear Matthew 13 & Matthew 22: 35-40. We as a congregation can work toward equality and equity for all by planting a seed of intentional listening. Let us begin by listening to the different voices and experiences of those in the community. Our mission to be the Church – the Body of Christ that intends to transforms lives, make disciples of Jesus Christ, let us begin by Listening.
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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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, June 8, 6:30p -Paused-
- Monday, July 13, 6:30p -Paused-
- Monday, August 10, 6:30p
Remember Mt Bethel Church in your estate planning.
