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Volume 39 Issue 13 April 7, 2010 |
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"Breathe In...Breathe Out"
"Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live. "
- Ezekiel 37:5
It really began with the Easter Meal that Saturday. I walked in the door and was overwhelmed. The aroma of smoked chicken, the busy bees in the kitchen, the laughter. And the helpers! O my, the helpers. And of every age imaginable. All working together to serve God and neighbor. What a day!
And then, the parade of palms. Into the church they processed. Following some guy with a trombone (Go, Doug Peterson!) who looked like he had done this a time or two, and who, I might add, seemed to be having more fun than the kids, who, by the way, couldn't wait to go hunt some eggs, which, by the way, seemed to be more numerous than the stars!
"The Seven Last Words of Christ" - I'd heard them many times. But to sit in the stillness of the Sanctuary every single night and hear them again...for the first time...until He breathed His last.
Consider the lilies. What a glorious morning Sunday was! They said there were 558 people here on Easter morning. It simply took my breath away. The sound of the singing. I could hear it in my ears and feel it in my bones.
Can these bones live? "O Lord God, you know." And the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude.
Can these bones live? "O my Noel, you know." And the breath came into them, and they went forth to exhale into the world.
I'll see you at the "living, breathing, serving, laughing, singing, feel-the-Spirit-of-God-in-your-bones" place this Sunday,
Flint
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CLC FUNDRAISING DINNER
Vice President of Centenary College, Rev. Betsy Eaves, (r), honors Bonnie Watkins (l), with the 1st Annual Christian Leadership Award for her outstanding work and commitment. The 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner sponsored by the Christian Leadership Center at Centenary College was held in Noel's Fellowship Hall on Sunday, March 21. Congratulations, Bonnie. We're proud of you! |
NOEL NEWS
second mile Campaign Update-We have received $71,618 in cash and $16,285 in pledges totaling $87,903 towards our $100,000 goal. It's not too late to contribute to the campaign which ends May 2; if you need any information or a second mile pledge card, please contact the church office. |
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Mission in motion
Mission possible kids
On Saturday, April 3, the Mission Possible Kids played "Easter Bunny" by assembling and delivering 20 Easter baskets to the Salvation Army. Each basket contained candy donated by the Mission Possible Kids, a stuffed bunny, some play dough, and a book. Due to the holiday weekend and other conflicts, we had a smaller group than usual, but the Mission Possible Kids who were able to attend did a fantastic job. They even had to "sample" some of the candy, just to make sure it was OK to give away! A big thanks goes to Rachel Scott for organizing the trip to this great, local facility. |
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NEXT AT NOEL
COMPANIONS IN CHRIST, Join us Sunday, April 11, from 4:30-6:00 p.m., for a new Companions in Christ study, "The Way of Transforming Discipleship," written by Trevor Hudson and Stephen D. Bryan. Trevor Hudson is from Africa and this study comes from his experiences and writings. This is a six-week study concluding with a closing pilgrimage and retreat that will take us into places of hope and pain in our community. Copies of the participant's guide are available in the church office for $10.00. Leaders are Sue Kamm, Rachel Scott, and Linda Jamar.
YOUTH PHONE-A-THON, beginning Sunday, April 11, through Tuesday, April 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Church Office. The youth phone-a-thon will be calling your homes on the evenings listed above to gain financial support for youth mission trips this summer. Please keep the youth in your prayers and give as you are able.
SACRED PATHWAYS, Thursday, April 15, 6:00 p.m., Chapel. Join us for a brief meeting in Lane Chapel as we prepare our hearts to select one of three contemplative choices, Lectio Divina, Labyrinth Walk, or Centering Prayer. This wonderful experience happens every third Thursday.
CHURCH COUNCIL, Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. All members of the congregation are encouraged and welcome to come.
SOUPER SATURDAY, Saturday, April 24, 9:00 a.m., Kitchen. Join in this ministry that warms the heart and soul by providing soup to those who are homebound. Volunteers are needed to provide soup and to help deliver and package meals. Contact the church office, 221-5207, to sign up.
BLOOD DRIVE, Sunday, April 25, 8:00 a.m., Gym. Come give the gift of life!
CAFÉ NOEL, Wednesday, April 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Rear Fellowship Hall
"FAITH IS BLOOMING" WOMEN'S EVENT, Thursday, April 29, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Noel Women's Ministry and Journey of Sisters invite you to enjoy a light supper and see how faith is blooming. Free admission and childcare with reservations by Monday, April 26.
CALLING ALL GALACTIC CADETS! If you know a child between 3-years-old and the 5th grade, have them join us on an out-of-this-world space adventure. The starship, Galactic Praise, will blast off on a special mission, July 19-23, 2010. Your mission will include spacewalking through the Good News Galaxy, art projects at Cosmic Crafts, singing moon tunes, and exploring science at the Orbital Observatory. Look for further Mission Control announcements and register on-line at www.noelumc.org.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
9:15 a.m.-Sunday School*
9:15 a.m.-Library Open
9:30 a.m.-Early Christian Awareness 2
10:15 a.m.-Early Christian Awareness 1
10:15 a.m.-Café Noel
10:30 a.m.-Traditional Worship Service*
11:00 a.m.-Contemporary Worship Service *
3:00 p.m.-Youth Band Rehearsal
4:00 p.m.-Youth Choir Rehearsal
4:30 p.m.-Companions in Christ
5:00 p.m.-Youth Phone-a-thon
5:00 p.m.-Family Music GYMBOREE 2
5:00 p.m.-Children's Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, April 12, 2010
12:45 p.m.-AA Meeting
3:00 p.m.-Noel Community Arts Music Lessons
5:00 p.m.-Youth Phone-a-thon
6:15 p.m.-Youth Handbells
6:30 p.m.-The Inner Room
7:00 p.m.-Boy Scout Troop 15
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
6:15 a.m.-Pickleball
8:30 a.m.-Staff Chapel
9:00 a.m.-Program Staff Meeting
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
12:45 p.m.-AA Meeting
3:00 p.m.-Noel Community Arts Music Lessons
5:00 p.m.-Youth Phone-a-thon
5:30 p.m.-UMW Circle #2
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
7:00 a.m.-Men's Bible Study
8:00 a.m.-Noel Community Arts Music Lessons
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
12:45 p.m.-AA Meeting
4:00 p.m.-Noel Care Team
5:30 p.m.-Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
6:00 p.m.--Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal
6:00 p.m.-Carillon Handbell Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.-Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 15, 2010
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
10:00 a.m.-Choral Ensemble
12:45 p.m.-AA Meeting
1:30 p.m.-Joyful Noise Handbell Rehearsal
3:00 p.m.-Noel Community Arts Music Lessons
6:00 p.m.-Sacred Pathways
Friday, April 16, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Older Adult Shopping
12:45 p.m.-AA Meeting
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 a.m.-Noel Food Pantry
10:00 a.m.-Hand Building Pottery Class
10:00 a.m.-Neighborhood Ministries Flower Pick-up
*Child Care provided
**Child Care provided by reservation
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