Sunday, March 10 at 11 AM members held a Mt Bethel All Church Charge Conference meeting facilitated by Rev. Michelle Hargrave, Minnesota Annual Conference District Superintendent.
Agenda, 4 Motions that received Full/unanimous Agreement.
Agenda, 4 Motions that received Full/unanimous Agreement.
- Move to discontinue Mt Bethel United Methodist Church.
- Move that May 12, 2024 be the last Worship Sunday for Mt Bethel UM Church. Faith UM Church, begin Worship on May 19, 2024 -Pentecost Sunday at 3239 70th Street, IGH.
- Move that the Mt Bethel UM Church membership as a whole be moved to Faith UM Church the week of May 19, 2024.
- Move to appoint Trustees to handle the transaction; Craig B, Vern E, Linda E.
On Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 in Worship, MN Conference Historian Thelma Ballinger Boeder shared Mt Bethel's historic roots to Old Salem Shrine.
On the conference website you can read her research of the MN United Methodist church from 1837-2018. Info on Mt Bethel is on page 260. Click here to read her Sunday Jan 1 Mt Bethel testimony. Planting UM Roots in MN 1837-2018 (p260) |
Mt Bethel United Methodist Church exists for in Matthew’s Gospel, the risen Christ made it clear: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you”
Matthew 28:19-20 Mt. Bethel began Sunday, December 12, 1960 as a mission of the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Church. Membership and strength was significant in the early years. Facility growth of a church addition in 1983, a Sanctuary and basement classrooms were built in 2004. The Cross and Flame is a registered trademark, and the use is supervised by the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of the United Methodist Church. Pastors who have answered God's call to serve the community of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church
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Mt Bethel began this journey in 1960 as a mission of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. From humble beginnings, the congregation flourished, holding its first service at the Old Salem Historic Shrine before moving to 3239 70th Street East in Inver Grove Heights in December 1960. Mt Bethel grew in both membership and mission. From the addition of the Sunday school classrooms in 1983 to the construction of a sanctuary and basement classrooms in 2004, the church continually adapted to meet the needs of its community. A commitment to serving others remained a cornerstone of Mt Bethel's identity throughout the church's existence.
The Mt Bethel Church ministry has been a symphony of service, from the early days as a daycare provider to the partnerships forged with Neighbors, Inc. Also, through many many events such as; the Roast Beef dinners, highway cleanup, Gertens flower fundraisers, Power Prayers, the Xcel Center concession crew, Spirit Band, Retreats, IGH Days parade, Church camp sponsorships, the Retiree’s Clean Team, Thursday coffee fellowship, Back to School Backpack distribution, Bible Studies, Book Studies, Night to Unite, Trunk or Treat, Mahjong + Hand & Foot and helping at Hilltop Elementary. Mt Bethel has been a chorus of compassion in our community. The youth of Mt Bethel Church added their own vibrant melodies: gathering for Sunday school and lock-ins, retreats, and mission trips, McPrayer, Christmas program productions and service projects that have shaped faith in the 34 confirmation classes of 260 confirmands.
March to June 2022, Mt Bethel Church congregation entered into MN UMC Conversations at the Crossroads with a consultation Pastor Paul Woolverton, a retired UMC Pastor. The outcome of Conversation at the Crossroads occured at 7/10/2022, an All Church meeting were membership voted to enter into a Legacy Ministry. A Chaplain type ministry, chaplain pastor at half-time to lead weekly worship and other needs including but not limited to offering communion, spiritual care to worship attenders, visitations to homebound or care facility members and life celebrations. During this time, Mt Bethel members were committed to a season of Prayer - to discern how God might lead membership in developing a Legacy Ministry for the future Mt. Bethel; A season of letting go in order to leave a legacy. As part of the Prayer initiative, pray for a church planter who will launch a transformational ministry to reach new people in the Mt Bethel mission field.
Prayer works! March 2024 members held an All Church Charge Conference meeting facilitated by Rev. Michelle Hargrave, Minnesota Annual Conference District Superintendent. The agenda, to donate the church facility & grounds and transplant Faith UM Church of West St Paul to at 3230 70th Street IGH. The agenda motions received Full/unanimous Agreement. Move to discontinue Mt Bethel United Methodist Church. Move that May 12, 2024 be the last Worship Sunday for Mt Bethel UM Church. Faith UM Church, begin Worship on May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday at 3239 70th Street, IGH. Move that the Mt Bethel UM Church membership as a whole be moved to Faith UM Church the week of May 19, 2024. On May 12, 2024, Mt Bethel Church attendees gathered to celebrate and close the rich history, vibrant community, and the celebrate the enduring legacy of Mt Bethel United Methodist Church.
This photo album contains historical pics of Mt Bethel Church building in the 1960, 1983 & 2004 & also of ministry.
The Mt Bethel Church ministry has been a symphony of service, from the early days as a daycare provider to the partnerships forged with Neighbors, Inc. Also, through many many events such as; the Roast Beef dinners, highway cleanup, Gertens flower fundraisers, Power Prayers, the Xcel Center concession crew, Spirit Band, Retreats, IGH Days parade, Church camp sponsorships, the Retiree’s Clean Team, Thursday coffee fellowship, Back to School Backpack distribution, Bible Studies, Book Studies, Night to Unite, Trunk or Treat, Mahjong + Hand & Foot and helping at Hilltop Elementary. Mt Bethel has been a chorus of compassion in our community. The youth of Mt Bethel Church added their own vibrant melodies: gathering for Sunday school and lock-ins, retreats, and mission trips, McPrayer, Christmas program productions and service projects that have shaped faith in the 34 confirmation classes of 260 confirmands.
March to June 2022, Mt Bethel Church congregation entered into MN UMC Conversations at the Crossroads with a consultation Pastor Paul Woolverton, a retired UMC Pastor. The outcome of Conversation at the Crossroads occured at 7/10/2022, an All Church meeting were membership voted to enter into a Legacy Ministry. A Chaplain type ministry, chaplain pastor at half-time to lead weekly worship and other needs including but not limited to offering communion, spiritual care to worship attenders, visitations to homebound or care facility members and life celebrations. During this time, Mt Bethel members were committed to a season of Prayer - to discern how God might lead membership in developing a Legacy Ministry for the future Mt. Bethel; A season of letting go in order to leave a legacy. As part of the Prayer initiative, pray for a church planter who will launch a transformational ministry to reach new people in the Mt Bethel mission field.
Prayer works! March 2024 members held an All Church Charge Conference meeting facilitated by Rev. Michelle Hargrave, Minnesota Annual Conference District Superintendent. The agenda, to donate the church facility & grounds and transplant Faith UM Church of West St Paul to at 3230 70th Street IGH. The agenda motions received Full/unanimous Agreement. Move to discontinue Mt Bethel United Methodist Church. Move that May 12, 2024 be the last Worship Sunday for Mt Bethel UM Church. Faith UM Church, begin Worship on May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday at 3239 70th Street, IGH. Move that the Mt Bethel UM Church membership as a whole be moved to Faith UM Church the week of May 19, 2024. On May 12, 2024, Mt Bethel Church attendees gathered to celebrate and close the rich history, vibrant community, and the celebrate the enduring legacy of Mt Bethel United Methodist Church.
This photo album contains historical pics of Mt Bethel Church building in the 1960, 1983 & 2004 & also of ministry.
