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Record of Faithfulness
May 3 |
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Giving:
General Fund: $5403.10
Yardsale: $200.00
Camp Pancake
Breakfast $541.00
Communion
Rail Offering $143.00
Camp Donation: $275.00
Total: $6562.10
Attendance:
Traditional: 49
Contemporary: 67
Sunday School: 52 |
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Upcoming Events |
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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 Men's 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 Trash Pick-up
Word Mountain |
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Members in Ministry
May 10
2009 |
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Traditional
Ushers: Jack Wilkie
Daniel Newton
Nursery:
Milanda Taylor
Sunday School Nursery:
Contemporary Greeters:
Heather Saint
Baylee Saint
Katie Buffington
Projection Assistant Wyatt Buffington
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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May 6, Birthday
Alma Kennamer
May 9, Birthday
Sierra Croft
May 13, Birthday
Caleb Smith
May 16, Birthday
Autumn Martin
May 27, Birthday
Johnny Rice
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Weekly
Happenings |
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Tuesday May 5
6:00PM SPRC Meeting
7:00PM Trustees Meeting
6:00PM Dinner
6:45-7:45PM Class
Saturday May 9
8:00AM Simpson Point Trash Pickup
9:00AM-11:00AM Confirmation Class
For a complete calendar visit our calendar on the church website. | |
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New Life Line
May 7, 2009 |
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Greetings!
This week we continue to explore our calling and our spiritual gifts. Our Scripture this week is the beginning of three chapters dealing with Spiritual Gifts.
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. 4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. 1Cor 12:1-11
- Why do you think Paul is telling Christians that no one speaking by the Spirit of God would ever say, "Let Jesus be cursed"?
- While Paul did not know anything about our current doctrine of the Trinity, notice that he seas of varieties of gift-same Spirit, varieties of services-same Lord, and varieties of activities-same God. Why do you think he is emphasizing these varieties and their connection to God?
- What is the connection between spiritual gifts and God's grace?
- What are the purpose of the spiritual gifts?
- Notice the order of the gifts mentioned by Paul. This list is not exhaustive by any means, Paul will list other gifts in other letters. What do you think he may have been trying to say with this particular list and with this particular order?
- Chapter 13, the "love" chapter often used at weddings, is actually the second of the three chapters dealing with spiritual gifts. What does love have to do with it?
Also, please remember to keep this question as you pray and meditate during this Easter Season: 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?
Pastor Sherill
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Wednesday Night Dinner May 13th!!
We can only take pre-ordered food at this time, so it is important to keep a check on the email newsletters 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, place meal envelopes in the offer plate,
the basket in Narthex or in Katie's mailbox in the Church office.
Menu for
Wednesday May 13th
$6.00 Adult Meal
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
With grilled green peppers and onions
chips
pickle
cookie
$3.00 Kids Meal
Hot Dog
Pickle
Chips
For your convenience order forms are in a basket in the Narthex! |
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Opportunity to help those in need in Guatemala
May Item:
Moisturizing Soap (like Dove)
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 items 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.
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High School Graduating Students!!
Please submit the names of your 2009 high school students that will be graduating this year!! |
Yard Sale
Prime timer church wide yard sale has been re-scheduled for May 15th and 16th beginning at 6 AM each day.
Here is your second chance to Spring clean! |
STRENGTH FOR SUNDAY SERVICE
On Sunday May 31, 2009, we will have the opportunity to thank our military troops by collecting a special Strength For Service offering. Strength for Service is a daily devotional book that is specifically written for those in the service of others. Your gift will help send these much needed books to our military men and women overseas who protect our freedom daily. |
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Membership Updates
We are adding the names of all members and attendees to our new church database! Please fill out the "Member Information" sheets, even if you are not a member here, so your information can be updated. These forms are in the Narthex, the church office, and are given out on Wed. nights during dinner. |
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Camp Fundraiser
Scheduled for May:
Saturday May 23 from 8-11 is the Pancake Breakfast. Everyone should be selling the pre-paid tickets for this breakfast. Contact for this is Paula Wright
Saturday May 30 from 8-12, is the car wash at San Ann, contact for this is Kim Van Etten.
Make a note and support our kids!! Thanks!
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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" contest 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!! |
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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! |
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Greeter Ministry Training
Sunday, May 10th
Do you have the gift of service or hospitality? We need men and women-young and older-willing to serve as greeters in each of our services!
If you currently serve as a greeter or if you are willing to serve as one, please join us for a brief (approximately 10 minutes) training on Sunday, May 10th. Rocky Harnen will conduct our training and will be waiting for you in the Narthex. Please contact Rocky or the church office if you know you will be coming.
Training for Traditional Greeters will be held immediately following the traditional service (10 -10:10 a.m.). Training for Contemporary Greeters will be held immediately before the contemporary service (11:00-11:10).
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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
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