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Record of Faithfulness
October 4th |
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General Fund $5453.00
Rail Offering $197.25
Kids Ministry $136.00
Primetimers' Yard Sale
$987.60
Thanksgiving Baskets
$86.00
Attendance:
Traditional 51
Contemporary 75
Sunday School 57 |
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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
October 11th, 2009 |
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Traditional Service
Ushers: TBD
Nursery: Mary Edmonds
Sunday School
Nursery: Regina Filmore
Contemporary Service
Greeters: Katie & Wyatt
Buffington Nursery: Katie Buffington
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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October 8th- Joyce VanEtten
October 10th- Daniel
Jackson
October 10th- Douglas
Robinson
October 11th- Eric Stahl
October 12th- Mike Daniel
Pat Henderson
Sandy Stewart
October 14th- Jim Holcomb
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Weekly
Happenings |
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Saturday
October 10th
8:00am Emmaus Walk
Team Meeting
Sunday
October 11th
4:30pm Spiritual Gifts
Training
5:30pm Choir Practice
6:30pm Handbell Practice
Tuesday
October 13th
6:30pm Safe Sanctuaries
Training
7:30pm Trustees 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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New Life Line
October 7, 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 mark your calendar for our Celebration Sunday event on October 25th! |
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Greetings!
Our Natural Church Development Health Team is looking over the responses from the Journey to the Promised Land bible study as well as other material and beginning the process of prayerfully discerning a vision statement for New Life. Please keep praying for God's vision to be discerned and fulfilled here at New Life!
6The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 9As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." 10He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; 12for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 13Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, 14while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. 15Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- What promise does God give to those who give generously?
- What does God provide?
- Paul says God loves a cheerful giver. The word translated cheerful is hilaros, which is the root of the word hilarious. In other words, God loves a joyful, fun-filled, happy giver. What would have to change in your life for your giving to God to reflect that kind of joy and fun?
- What can a reluctant giver do to become a cheerful giver?
- Why should we talk about money in the church?
See you on Sunday!
Pastor Sherill |
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Don't Forget Wednesday Night Dinner and Classes!!
This week hot dogs, chips and drinks. Donations go to cover the costs of the meal and any remaining money goes to missions!
Next week, Pastor Sherill's class will begin a study of world religions using Adam Hamilton's book, Christianity and World Religions. The book is not necessary and everyone is invited to come and join us!! |
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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
If you were unable to come last week, it is not too late!
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 today!! |
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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 work with 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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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
ART AND CRAFTS SUPPLIES NEEDED. Children's ministry is in need of arts and crafts supplies. This may be a good time to clean out that closet. We can use just about anything for art projects. ( artificial flowers, beads, crayons, paper, stickers, rubber stamps, etc)
New Life Children's Ministry and NLCA are sponsoring a FALL FESTIVAL Wednesday, October 28th 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 of to volunteer contact Ashley Olinger 728-5692 or Jami Schrimsher 728-5330(director of NLCA).
CHILDREN'S BULLETINS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. These bulletins are biblically based, puzzles and games to reinforce each week's sermon. Which will actively involve children in worship.Available in the Narthex for ages 3-7 and 8-12. |
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YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
YOUTH FUNDRAISING: For all youth fundraising events, youth will earn "points" based on their participation in fundraisers. Additionally, adults who volunteer to chair a fundraising event will receive "points" for the youth of their choice. Each point will be worth money towards youth retreats. Adults who want to chair a fundraiser, contact Milanda.
BEHOLD YOUTH RETREAT: We have 28 youth registered to attend BEHOLD, January 16-18th at Camp Sumatanga. Remaining balance per person is $100 and is due to Milanda by December 27th.
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 $95 if paid in full by Sunday October 21st and $100 after October 21st. If you need a scholarship, please let Milanda know ASAP!
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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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TRUNK OR TREAT
DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2009
PLACE: Back Parking Lot New Life UMC
TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm
Everyone is invited and encouraged to decorate their "trunk" with happy and/or Christian themed decorations. You can also just park your car and give out candy. Please do not decorate with anything scary. BE CREATIVE - we have had tents, boats, trucks, etc. so don't limit your imagination!!! We would love to have the entire back parking lot filled with decorated vehicles. This has become such an enjoyable event sponsored by our church for the entire community, so begin planning now and be a part of the festivities on Saturday, October 31st! If you have any questions please contact Paula Wright at 728-4558.
We will be serving hot dogs, chips, dessert, and canned drinks for $5.oo each to raise money for our Youth Ministries.
ATTENTION YOUTH - this will be a youth fundraiser so all youth are encouraged to sign-up during Youth Night on Sunday night. You will be working the food table in 30 minute increments. You are also encouraged to decorate a trunk, give out candy, and/or help your parents with their trunk. You will be expected to participate from 6:00-8:00. If you have any questions, please talk to Mrs. Taylor or Paula Wright.
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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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