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September 19, 2010
General Fund $3928.12
Attendance
Traditional Service: 60
Sunday School: 63
Contemporary Service: 52
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Wed, September 22nd:
6:30pm Bible Studies for all ages
Sunday, Sept. 26th:
9:00am Traditional Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am Contemporary Service
*Pot Luck Luncheon to Follow the Contemporary Service*
5:30pm Youth
6:30pm Handbell Practice
Tuesday, Sept. 28th:
6:30pm Lay Leadership
Wednesday, Sept. 29th:
6:30pm Bible Studies for all ages
7:30pm Age-Level Ministries
for a complete calendar visit our calendar on the church website. |
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Ministry
September 26 | | |
Traditional Service:
Ushers: Ron Colomb
Nursery: Melinda Dixon or Trish Harnen
Sunday School:
Nursery: Volunteer Needed
Contemporary Service:
Greeter: Volunteer Needed
Nursery: Volunteer Needed
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| Birthdays and Anniversaries | | |
Happy Birthday Sept. 4th Glen Whitaker
Sept. 8th Curtis Brown
Sept. 12th Chuck Bradley
Sept. 17th
Kenneth Paul Dennis
Sept. 24th Milanda Taylor
Sept. 28th Jean Wilkie
Happy Anniversary
Sept. 5th
Kelly & Lisa Saylor
Sept. 26th
Gregg & Milanda Taylor
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Prayers!! | | |
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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Upcoming Events | |
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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Mentor a Child | |
Mentors meet with a child weekly to develop and provide healthy relationships for children in the Marshall County school system. If you are interested, please contact Diana Turner at turnerd@marshallk12.org |
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HELP WANTED
CHOIR DIRECTOR/ ACCOMPANIST
New Life is accepting applications for the position of choir director/accompanist.
If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact the church office for an application. |
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New Life Line
September 22, 2010 |
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Greetings!
This Sunday concludes our Stewardship emphasis and we will
be blessed by the presence of Rev. Joe Estes, who will bring our message! His scripture comes from the book of
Hebrews, which in turn draws from the book of Genesis.
1 Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from
your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will
show you. 2 I will make of you a
great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will
be a blessing. 3
I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and
in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Genesis 12:1-3
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped
for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received
approval. 3 By faith we understand
that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made
from things that are not visible.
8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called
to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out,
not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he stayed for a time in the land
he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and
Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he looked forward to
the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11 By faith he received
power of procreation, even though he was too old-and Sarah herself was
barren-because he considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one
person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, "as many as
the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the
seashore." 13
All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a
distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and
foreigners on the earth, 14
for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a
homeland. 15 If they had been
thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity
to return. 16 But as it is, they
desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed
to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
The letter to the Hebrews tells us
that faith is the conviction of things not seen. I have a sweatshirt that puts it another way: "Hope is
believing despite the evidence and watching the evidence change."
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When Sarah overheard the promise that she would give birth in
her old age, she laughed. What
things has God promised that you find laughable?
- How would your life be different if you, like Abraham and
Sarah, laughingly stepped out in faith?
- In verse 13, we are reminded that Abraham and Sarah died
without receiving the promises. How do we keep the faith while waiting for the
promises of God to be fulfilled?
- In what ways has God blessed you to be a
blessing?
Don't forget to join
us for worship on Sunday and for lunch at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Bring
your favorite dishes to share!
See you Sunday!
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Sunday, September 26th is Consecration Sunday for the "Enough" Sermon Series and Stewardship Campaign. We will have the pleasure of having Joe Estes to preach.
A Pot Luck Luncheon will follow the Contemporary Service.
Please mark you calendars! |
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Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity
Schedule of Events:
Sep. 22 Small-Group Study Ends
Sep. 26 Consecration Sunday
Oct. 10 Celebration Sunday - Results Celebration and Consecration of Next Year's Ministry Commitments
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~~ * ~~ * ~~ KID'S NIGHT OUT ~~ * ~~ * ~~
Friday, September 24th
6:00 - 10:00 pm
$5 suggested donation to cover the cost of
food and activities
3 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
(Preferably those without Elementary Aged Children - You are supposed to be taking a break on Kid's Night Out!)
1 volunteer for Simple Kitchen Duty
2 volunteers for supervising help
Please Pre-register with Pastor Melisa or
the Church Office!
SEE YOU THERE!
Food Donations also needed: Hot Dogs, Buns, Chips, Cookies, Kool-Aid |
New Life Sunday Night Youth
Begins Sunday, September 19th
For 6th - 12th grades
Fellowship Hall
Optional Meal and Hang Out 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Bible Study 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Building a relationship with God doesn't require a contractor's license or an architect's degree, but it does require work on our part. Having the right tools and blueprint will help you construct a solid relationship with our Holy Savior. In truth, building that relationship strong is a lifelong process - we're always "under construction."This year youth will be paying a nominal price for meals on Sunday Nights: $1.00 for pizza, cheeseburger, or nachos and $.50 for soda. The meal is optional. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall until further notice.
Youth Fall Schedule
Sunday Night UMYF 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
On Wednesday Nights youth will assist with Children's Ministry at 6:30 pm
Youth Center Renovations
The youth center is currently under renovation. If you, your family, or small group would like to adopt one of the rooms at the youth center, see Milanda for details. The adoption may include labor, money or both. We are currently in desperate need of painters!
Youth Fundraiser
The Youth are selling God's Creation Wall Calendars as a fundraiser for the youth center. The calendars have beautiful photographs of God's Creation with NIV Scripture Verses each week. Cost: $10. Great Christmas gifts for friends, family, parents, grandparents, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, coaches, and volunteers! Contact Milanda to purchase or visit our table in the Narthex on Sunday Mornings to see a sample.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Bible Studies for all ages, every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, September 22nd will be the last small group bible study for the "Enough" Sermon Series. |
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NEW LIFE SHEPHERD MINISTRY
We need each of you to be praying to find out if God is leading you into this ministry.
The Shepherd Ministry will be making phone calls, visiting, and sending cards to members of our church family.
Each member will receive a list of approximately 8 to 10 families for which you will be responsible for keeping in touch with calls, visits, and/or sending cards.
If God leads, please join us for blessings you won't believe.
Contact Nell Barker at 728-8003 |
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Church Office Hours
8 AM - 1 PM Monday Through Friday
728-2093
Church Staff
Pastor:
Sherill Clontz (256) 508-3760 (cell)
Secretary:
Carrie Bucklin 728-2093
Choir Director:
Susan Smith 728-7559 (hm)
Contemporary Music Director:
Jim Holcomb 587-0217
Youth Director:
Milanda Taylor 728-3099
Children's Ministry Director:
Custodian:
DeLoris Bevel 728-2093 |
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Vision of New Life United Methodist Church
The mission statement of the United Methodist Church is:
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
Therefore, we will:
NURTURE
EMPOWER
WORSHIP
LOVE THEM IN
INVITE PEOPLE INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST
FELLOWSHIP
ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY
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