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SUNDAY
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Please bring brunch food (Casseroles, veggie trays, fruit concoctions, scones, muffins, whatever is good) for the Bishop's reception at 10am. Thank you! |
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Record of Faithfulness
September 20th |
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General Fund $1740.08
Building Fund $790.00
Attendance:
Traditional 49
Sunday School 74
Contemporary 72 |
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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 27, 2009 |
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Traditional Service
Ushers: Don Dixon
Nursery: Melinda Dixon
or Trish Harnen
Sunday School
Nursery: Regina Filmore
Contemporary Service
Greeters: Dimple Patterson
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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September 28th -
Jean Wilkie
September 28th- John
Moore
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Weekly
Happenings |
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Thursday
September 24th
6:30pm Vision Team
Meeting
7:00am United Methodist
Men's Breakfast
6:00pm Age-Level
Ministries
7:00pm Worship 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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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 23, 2009 |
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Abundant Giving for Joy-Filled Living
God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.
2 Corinthians 9:7b (The Message)
Be sure and look below for a message from our Church Council Chair explaining more about this emphasis and our Celebration Sunday event on October 25th. |
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Greetings!
This Sunday, Bishop Will Willimon will preach at both services. We will have a reception for him at 10 am. Be sure and bring your favorite brunch item to share!
Be sure and plan to be here that Sunday and invite others to join us!
Our scripture lesson this week comes from the Gospel of Mark:
When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live." So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him.
While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader's house to say, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?" But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe." He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. When he had entered, he said to them, "Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, "Talitha cum," which means, "Little girl, get up!" And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.
Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
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When Jairus first approaches Jesus, he seems very sure that Jesus can heal his daughter. But after he is told that his daughter is dead and encouraged to not bother Jesus, Jesus says, "Do not fear, only believe."
o Under what circumstances does fear get in the way of your belief?
o What do you do when the facts of a particular situation seem to indicate that it is hopeless?
o What would Jesus say to you in that situation?
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What might this passage have to say to us as a congregation as we discern our vision and look at how we will support that vision in the coming year?
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Sherill |
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Don't Forget Wednesday Night Classes!!
Plus an added surprise: A meal!
This Wednesday night, a meal will be provided by Mickey and Jean Cobb and Jan Eddleman. We will have chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwiches and brownies. The cost is a donation which will be used to cover the costs of the meal. Any extra will go toward mission. |
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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 28th! |
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ABUNDANT GIVING FOR JOY-FILLED LIVING
God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.
2 Corinthians 9:7b (The Message)
For the last six weeks, we have stood at the end of God's Promised Land and now we are preparing to enter into a land filled with milk and honey. As we do so, we will take the time to reflect on how much God has given to us and how we can joyfully give back to God.
This year's stewardship emphasis is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship.
During morning worship on Celebration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make an estimate of giving for 2010 to our church's ministries in this community and around the world. Rather than creating a budget that we ask the congregation to support, we will use the estimates of giving to determine our budget for 2010. We believe that if everyone gives as God (rather than a speaker or pastor or church leadership) leads you to give that we will have enough funds to do what God is calling us to do in the coming year.
Every attendee and member attending morning worship on Celebration Sunday who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card. We urge people who feel strongly opposed to completing a card to attend also, as the celebration is for all the blessings that God has given us, as well as our individual and congregational commitment of our gifts, of all types.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader, Rick Owen, will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Stewardship Team and Church Council. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Celebration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Celebration Sunday events.
Rod Eddleman
Chair, Church Council |
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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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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR EVERYONE WHO TEACHES OR WORKS WITH OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
MANDANTORY SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009 AT 6:30 PM IN THE SANCTUARY
If you work or wish to workwith our children or youth in any capacity and are over 18, you must attend a Safe Sanctuary Training and complete a request for background check. |
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YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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.
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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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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