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Record of Faithfulness
September 13th |
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General Fund $ 5055
Building Fund $ 1000
Attendance:
Traditional 70
Sunday School 82 Contemporary 62 |
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Upcoming Events |
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Women's Bible Study 9:00AM Monday -- Youth Center
Every 2nd Saturday
Simpson Point Trash Pickup, Top of the Mountain @ 8:00AM
Every 3rd Saturday-
10:00-12:00 Youth Trash Pick-up
Word Mountain
Every 4th Sunday
United Methodist Men's Breakfast 6:00AM to cook, 7:00AM to eat. |
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Members in Ministry
September 20, 2009 |
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Traditional Service
Ushers: Don Dixon
Nursery: Rhonda Dennis
Sunday School
Nursery: Regina Filmore
Contemporary Service
Greeters: Dimple Patterson
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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September 18th -
Caitlin Harnen
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Weekly
Happenings |
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Wednesday
September 16th
6:45pm Youth Council
Meeting
6:00pm Lay Leadership
Committee Meeting
7:00pm Church Council
Meeting
For a complete calendar visit our calendar on the church website. |
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New Life Youth |
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New Life Youth (grades 6th - 12th) meet Sunday Nights at 5:30 pm at the Youth Center. Come eat, worship, and study God's Word with us! Bring your friends! |
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Needed:
Prayers!! |
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Nell Barker and Denise Acker have agreed to head up our prayer team! If you would like to be a part of the praying community at New Life, please contact Nell Barker at barker2@nehp.net or 728-8003 or Denise Acker at kittey@nehp.net or 728-4988
Thank you! |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! |
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On September 27th, Bishop Will Willimon will preach at both services. We will have a reception for him during the Sunday School hour.
Be sure and plan to be here that Sunday and invite others to join us! |
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HONEYCOMB
CEMETERY
CLEAN-UP |
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| Saturday October 3rd 9am-12pm
Rain date: Saturday October 10th 9am- 12pm.
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New Life Line
September 16, 2009 |
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THE JOURNEY CONCLUDES!
And it is still not too late to join in the journey with us!
This week we conclude our six-week church-wide study designed to help us discern God's vision for New Life UMC. We want EVERYONE to be involved and it is not too late! If you are not currently part of a small group Bible study, we are asking you to participate in one during the final week! In addition to joining an on-going class, Pastor Sherill will teach a class on Sunday Nights at 5:30 p.m in the Fellowship Hall.
Please continue to keep New Life and God's vision for our ministry in your prayers and get ready to enter into God's Promised Land for New Life!
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Greetings!
Please be sure and check out our new youth and children's sections in the newsletter. Even if you do not have a youth or a child, take a moment to see the opportunities for you to help share the gospel with a new generation!!
As we conclude our journey toward God's Promised Land for New Life, we hear these words from an ancient hymn describing the work of Christ on our behalf:
1 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. 5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death- even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:1-11
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What are the characteristics of life lived in relationship with Jesus Christ?
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Why did God exalt Jesus?
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How can a church glorify God?
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How can your life glorify God?
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Paul wrote these words from a prison cell. Why was Paul thankful?
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Have you seen the self-emptying love of Jesus in your life? In our church?
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What ministries would you expect a church defined by the self-emptying love of Jesus to emphasize?
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Sherill |
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Don't Forget Wednesday Night Classes!! |
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Serving from the Heart Workshop
Finding Your Gifts and Talents for Worship
Sundays at 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct 4th - Nov 22nd
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 to purchase the books, so please sign up by September 27th! |
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The Shack Bible Study - Pastor's Bible Study Continuing Wednesday nights at 6:45 in the Fellowship Hall. |
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The Prime-Timers Sunday School Class Needs Your Help!!
On Saturday, September 26th, in conjunction with the "Mile-Long" yard sale, we will be having a yard sale, selling breakfast biscuits and hot dog lunches, and having a bake sale.
We need you to clean out your attic/garage and bring the items to the trailer that is parked in front of the church. Please price your items before you bring them. No clothes please!
We need and will greatly appreciate baked goods, especially homemade breads. Please bring your baked goods on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to the church kitchen.
Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for your support in helping us make needed repairs in our church. If you have any questions, please call Jean Wilkie at 728-7725. |
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YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING: Wednesday, September 16th at 6:45 pm
HELP NEEDED: Fundraising Captain for Youth. We desperately need an adult volunteer to organize fundraisers for the youth. We would like to be able to offer scholarships to youth who are unable to afford retreats and mission trips. See Milanda if you are willing to serve in this important position.
BEHOLD YOUTH RETREAT: All youth grades 6-12 will be attending BEHOLD January 16-18, 2010 at Camp Sumatanga. Due to this retreat filling up quickly, a $25 registration fee will be required to hold your spot, with $100 balance due in January. Deadline to turn in registration fee has been extended to Sunday, September 27th! If you need a scholarship, please let Milanda know ASAP!
JR HIGH RETREAT: Middle School Youth, grades 6-8, will be attending the Jr. High Retreat: A Simple Life November 6-8, 2009 at the Springville Camp and Conference Center. Cost is $90. Sign-up with Milanda; $90 due by Sunday, October 4th. If you need a scholarship, please let Milanda know ASAP!
YOUTH PUPPET PRACTICE: Wednesday, October 7th at 6:45 pm. See Sherry Newton for details. |
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday Night Teacher Needed for early elementary. If interested please contact Ashley Olinger at Ashley.Olinger@charter.net or 728-5692.
Trunk or Treat Organizer Needed. If you are willing to take the lead in this annual community event please contact Ashley Olinger at Ashley.Olinger@charter.net or 728-5692
New Life Children's Ministry and NLCA are sponsoring a Fall Festival Wednesday, October 28th 2009 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm open to the community. We will have Activities, Games, Food and Fun. We are in need of Bags of individually wrapped candies, small items for prizes, drinks (water, soda, juice boxes, etc), fall decorations and donations for food. A collection basket will be placed in the Narthex. If you would like to make a monetary donation please specify "Fall Festival". Any questions or to volunteer contact: Ashley Olinger 728-5692 or Jami Schrimisher 728-5330 (director of NLCA).
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Lay Speaker Training
Lacey's Spring UMC
Basic Course: October 30th from 6-9 pm
October 31st from 8 am - 5 pm
Advanced Course: November 13th from 6-9 pm
November 14th from 8am - 5 pm
"Lay speakers serve the local church by witnessing to the Christian faith through spoken communication, church and community leadership, and caregiving ministries. When certified, the lay speaker may conduct services of worship, preach, and lead study sessions as requested by the pastor or the district superintendent."
If you feel God calling you to serve as a lay speaker, please contact Pastor Sherill for more information and for the registration forms.
Courses are limited to 15 students and registration closes Friday, October 16th!
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:
Anthony & Jennifer Anderton
and their boys CJ, William, Jesse, and Charlie Brown and Xavier Anderton.
1100 Holcomb Ridge Road
Woodville, AL 35776 | |
Church Office Hours
8 AM - 12 PM Monday Through Friday
728-2093
Church Staff
Pastor:
Sherill Clontz (256) 508-3760 (cell)
Secretary:
Shawna Sisk 728-2093
Contemporary Music Director:
Jim Holcomb 587-0217
Youth Director:
Milanda Taylor 728-3099
Children's Ministry Director:
Ashley Olinger 728-5692
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