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March 25, 2010 Volume 39, Issue 11
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"The Seven Last Words of Christ"
The seven last "words" of Christ are actually seven short phrases that Jesus uttered from the cross. You'll recall some of the most familiar of those words: "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do," and "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Those words have captured the hearts and minds of humans for 2000 years, have been pondered, preached, and performed. And they have been a source of great grace and guidance throughout the world in every land and in every generation. The words have also been used extensively in classical, sacred music, notably by composers such as Franz Josef Haydn and Theodore Dubois, and also put to contemporary music by widely acclaimed artists such as Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman. During Holy Week, we'll gather in the Sanctuary each evening at 6 p.m. for a series of half-hour worship services between Palm Sunday and Good Friday as we meditate on the Seven Last Words of Christ.
Sunday, March 28--The First Word:
"Father, Forgive Them"
Monday, March 29--The Second Word:
"Woman, Behold Thy Son...Behold Thy Mother"
Tuesday, March 30--The Third Word:
"Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise"
Wednesday, March 31--The Fourth Word:
"My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?"
Thursday, April 1--The Fifth Word:
"I Thirst" (communion will be served on this night)
Good Friday, April 2--The SixthWord:
"Into Thy Hands I Commit My Spirit"
and The Seventh Word:
"It Is Finished"
Rev. Flint E. Shea
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UMW and Jewel House Cooking UP Fun!
Noel ladies from UMW Circle #2 and their daughters hosted three young ladies from the Jewel House, a local shelter, for an "evening at home." The entire group worked together in Noel's kitchen to chop, cook, and set tables. After dinner, they enjoyed ice cream sundaes and shared favorite scriptures.
spirit league celebration
Members of the 2010 Noel Spirit League recently celebrated their "perfect season" with a dinner at Mr. Gatti's Pizza. Under the guidance of coach, Brian Middleton, (far right), the team experienced the joys of sportsmanship, friendship and teamwork.
Pictured (L to R) are Garrett Summers, Ryan O'Donnell, Aaron Dowis, Nathan Skinner, Clyde Crawford, Forrest Shea, and Coach Brian Middleton. Not pictured are Robert Bell, Alex Dowis, and Maze Thorton.
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Masterworks Psalm Festival
 On Sunday afternoon, March 20, it was a cold and snowy first day of Spring when we gathered to celebrate the Psalms as a part of the Noel Masterworks Series. Our festival leader was Mr. Michael Morgan, a writer, historian, and musician from Atlanta, GA, where he teaches at Columbia Theological Seminary, and serves as organist at Central Presbyterian Church. The Noel Masterworks Choir presented major works by Hubert Parry, Richard Purvis, and Cesar Franck, and the congregation sang the Psalms as paraphrased by Mr. Morgan and set to familiar hymn tunes. Mr. E. Ray Peebles of First Methodist in Shreveport was such a delight as the festival organist with his beautiful and creative hymn playing. Following the program, guests were treated to 38 rare and historic Psalters and Bibles which Mr. Morgan displayed in the Parlor. Included in the collection were Psalters by John Wesley, Archbishop Parker, Isaac Watts (and signed by him too!), and Lord Fairfax. Mr. Morgan is pictured here with a first printing of the King James Bible, circa 1611. | |
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second mile Campaign Update-To date, we have received $60,998 in cash and $18,022 in pledges totaling $79,020 towards our $100,000 goal. Thank you for continuing to support Noel during these uncertain financial times; we are pleased with the results, but are still short of our goal. Our campaign will end May 2; if you need any information or a second mile pledge card, please contact the church office.
Prayer Requests-If you have a prayer request, joy or concern, we would like to pray for you and your loved ones. Please send your requests to careteam@noelumc.org or call the church office at 221-5207. You may also enter prayer requests via our website at www.noelumc.org and click on Prayer Requests on the front page.
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Spring is not only in the air, but blooming amongst the grounds of Noel church thanks to the efforts of Clyde Gorum, (center), and Doug and Jane Peterson, (L & R). Since adopting the beds of the church, these three have given their talents in landscape design and master gardening to make Noel as colorful and welcoming outside as it is on the inside. |
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Mission In Motion
Youth in mission
The Middle School Youth Group from Kings Hwy. Christian Church spent a recent Saturday working in our Noel Food Pantry. If you have a group that would like to work, please contact Susan Foster at 424-0434.   |
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OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
Congratulations: to Chris and Sarah Susilovich upon the birth of their son, Charles David "Charlie" Susilovich, born Wednesday, March 17. Proud grandparents are Larry and Jan Knighton.
Remember in your prayers our known ill: Walter Anderson (Frankie Norton's dad), June Ballinger (Karen Mitchell's mom), John Carpenter, Sugar Clary, Herb Goad, Mary Gorum, Roger Gray (Beverly Gray's son), Mollie Griffith, Billie Haacker, George Harrel (Bonnie Watkin's cousin), Bill Hightower, David Lloyd (Susan Harrison's nephew), Norma Morgan, Art Reasor, Chrystine Reeves, Glenn Richardson, Libby Roby, Alton Sartor, Joan Sistrunk, Claud Spence, Jackie Thurmon, Dorothy Tooley, Don Trussell, Betty Whittington and Herman Williamson. |
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