 |
Record of Faithfulness
April 19 |
|
|
Giving:
General Fund: $1869.00
Summer Camp
Dinner Fundraiser $319.00
Summer Camp
Donation $80.00
Total: $2268.00
Attendance:
Traditional: 56
Contemporary: 72
Sunday School: 85 |
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Events |
|
Women's Bible Study 9 AM Monday -- Youth Center Women's Bible Study
4:30 PM Sunday -- Youth Center
Every 2nd Saturday
Simpson Point Garbage Pickup, Top of the Mountain @ 8:00AM
Every 4th Sunday
United Methodist Mens Breakfast 6AM to cook, 7AM to eat.
Fireproof Bible Study
Sunday at 2:30PM - Fellowship Hall
Confirmation Class-
Sunday 5PM - Choir Room
Every 3rd Saturday-
10:00-12:00 Youth Garbage Pick-up
Word Mountain |
|
Members in Ministry
April 26
2009 |
|
|
Traditional
Ushers: Ron Colomb
Contemporary Greeters:
Katie Buffington
Wyatt Buffington
Nursery:
Traditional:
Melinda Dixon
Trish Harnen
Sunday School: Regina Filmore
Contemporary:
Shannon Stahl
Projection Assistant:
Laura Clontz / Phillip Clontz |
|
Birthdays and Anniversaries |
|
|
April 24th Birthday
Anthony Olinger
April 25 Birthday
Paula Campbell
April 27 Birthday
Kayla Van Etten
|
|
Weekly
Happenings |
|
|
6 PM Dinner
6:45-7:45PM Class
Friday April 24th
NLCA Trike-a-thon and Yardsale
Saturday April 25th
6-10AM Pancake Breakfast
NLCA Yarksale
Sunday April 26th
6AM to cook UMM Breakfast
7AM UMM to eat breakfast
April 26th Sunday Service Puppet Show!!
Tuesday April 28th
6PM Lay Leader Meeting
7PM Church Council
For a complete calendar visit our calendar on the church website. | |
|
New Life Line
April 22, 2009 |
|
|
Greetings!
According to Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, one of our essential tasks as a church is to ask the right questions and one of the most important questions we can ask is this:
"What would be missing if our church ceased to exist? Would it leave a hole in our community?"
During Lent, we prayed for the community of Grant and how we can best be in ministry to this community. During the season of Easter, I would like to challenge us to meditate on Weem's question. What difference would it make to Grant and to the Kingdom Of God if New Life did not exist? What do we bring to God's kingdom?
In the coming months, we will be talking together about God's vision for New Life and I think answering this question will help us know and understand New Life and her ministry in Grant better.
This week in worship, we'll hear about the very first Easter according to the Gospel of Matthew as some of our youth lead us in worship.
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." Matthew 28:1-10
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Sherill
|
|
|
Wednesday Night Dinner April 22nd!!
We need KitchenHelpers for May. Sign up with Thames Robinson ASAP!!!
We can only take pre-ordered food at this time, so it is important to keep a check on the web page calendar, email bulletins and church bulletins for the menu.
All orders and money must be in the church office by Tuesday.
Make checks payable to New Life UMC
the basket in Narthex or in Katie's mailbox in the Church office.
Menu for
Wednesday April 22nd
$6.00 Adult Meal
BBQ Pork Ribs
Meaty Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Bread
Dessert
$3.00 Kids Meal
Hot Dog
Chips
Dessert
For your convenience order forms are in a basket in the narthex! |
|
Opportunity to help those in need in Guatemala
April Item:
Sunglasses and Reading Glasses
Kelly Saylor, Lisa Saylor and Sherry Newton will be going to Guatemala in a few months on a medical mission trip. They have a long list of things that they would like to gather for their trip. Each month, we will ask you to bring a few of these item and place them in a basket near the door to the Sanctuary. |
Sunday School Teachers Needed
For all ages, see Thames Robinson or call church office 728-2093, if you are
interested.
|
High School Graduating Students!!
Please submit the names of your 2009 high school students that will be graduating this year!! |
YARD SALE THIS FOUNDERS DAY!!
Primetimers are having a yard sale. A trailer has been left in the church parking lot for all donated items. Donations can be made between 9 and 6PM. The key for the trailer is in the church office/daycare. So start cleaning those closets!! No clothing will be accepted for the yard sale. |
SUMMER CAMP
Pancake Breakfast
FUNDRAISER
Saturday April 25th 6AM-10AM
In conjuction with the NLCA Yard Sale
Shop and Eat, what a way to start the day!!
Come early for those bargains!!
|
|
Membership Updates
We are adding all members and attendee's to our new church database! Please fill out the "Member Information" sheets, even if your not a member here, please fill out a sheet so I can update your information and keep you in the know! These forms are in the Narthex, the church office, and are given out on Wed. nights during dinner. |
|
Youth Minisrty Scholarships
Anyone interested in obtaining a scholarship for Camp Sumatanga, please contact Pastor Sherill
728-2093 |
Education Night on Diabetes
On Monday May 11, in the DAR campus lunchroom, at 6:30 PM. there wil be a Free diabetes screening and education. also a "Kiss the Kritter" constest to raise money for diabetes awareness. The contest is between three DAR school representatives, Jeff Davis, Lisa Fountain and Coach Hunter Holland. Support this very needy disease and get involved!! |
|
Serving from the Heart Workshop
Finding Your Gifts and Talents for Worship
Friday, May29th 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 30th 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost $11 for book (and scholarships are available)
Come join us as we explore the gifts that God has given us for service. I want to encourage everyone to attend. If you should need childcare, let us know so I can arrange for that.
Please sign up by calling the church office or e-mailing Pastor Sherill by simply replying to this newsletter! I need a count for lunch and to purchase the books, so please sign up by May 24th!
|
FREE EVENT!!!!
TOWN HALL FOR HOPE
"The economy, your money and real answers, with Dave Ramsey."
Live Nationwide
When: April 23rd 7:00PM
Where: Arab First United Methodist Church.
Call for more info: 256-586-5792
Website: townhallforhope.com | |
Church Office Hours
9 AM - 1 PM Monday Through Friday
728-2093
Church Staff
Pastor:
Sherill Clontz (256) 508-3760 (cell)
Secretary:
Katie Buffington 728-3570
Contemporary Worship Leader:
Milanda Taylor 728-3099
Contemporary Music Director:
Jim Holcomb 587-0217
Children's Ministry Director:
Greta Ayers 728-2347
| |
|
|
