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JUNE 10, 2010 VOLUME 39 ISSUE 22 | |
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"A Scout Is Courteous"
cour-te-ous: \'kər-tē-əsadj: - having or showing good manners polite
"A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent."
- The Scout Law
"Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully."
- I Peter 3:15, The Amplified Bible
Whatever happened to good manners? Along with putting your napkin in your lap, sending in an RSVP (on time!), and saying "Yes, ma'am," "Yes, sir," "please," and "thank you," most manners have all but disappeared. Replaced with "yeah" and "whatever," the practices of politeness have pretty much perished.
But not for everyone. Just the other day, I received the nicest note from a young lady who had visited Noel for the first time the Sunday before. She wanted to let me know how much she and her family had enjoyed being in worship and how warmly welcomed they felt. It was a handwritten note - a rather rare art form these days - on nice stationary, which she had obviously taken time to choose carefully, thoughtfully, lovingly. The words were gracious, affirming, and filled with gratitude.
I was taken aback by the note. Not that it wasn't appreciated. It certainly was. I guess it just surprised me. Most of the mail I open, both snail mail and e-mail, is impersonal. Bills, direct-mail ads, credit card offers, or just plain junk. So when I opened the nice note, it was such a delight to see actual handwriting, and to read such wonderful words.
The next Sunday, one of our active members came straight up to me after church. Standing with her was a family whom I had not met. She said "Flint, I want you to meet our friends. They came for the first time last Sunday. And this is their son (so and so)." Remembering her name, I said, "Ah, yes! Thanks so much for your nice note."
And then it happened. This fine young man, who was probably 10 or 11, stuck out his hand and, with a firm handshake, looked me right in the eye and said, "Nice to meet you."
cour-te-ous: \'kər-tē-əsadj: - having or showing good manners; polite
I was taken aback. But then again, as impressed as I was, I shouldn't have been surprised. After all, the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.
I'll see you at the "courteous" place this Sunday,
Flint
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Children's ministry
Animals crackers project
Animal Crackers, a family mission project, concluded on May 23 with a party in Fellowship Hall. Games were played, food was consumed, and money was raised for Heifer Project. Over a 6-week period, families raised over $340 which will be used to buy several different animals to help families around the world. Good job!!!
Third Grade presentation
Noel's third-graders just completed an intensive, but fun, year of Bible study after receiving their Bibles last August. Parents and clergy were invited to share the day as the class presented a Bible skit, received certificates, and enjoyed refreshments. Teachers are (l to r) Susie McBride, Audrey Westby, and Martha Holemon. |
Blood drive-give the gift of life
The next scheduled Blood Drive is June 20, 2010, in the gym, 8:30 a.m.-noon. We will provide breakfast for participants. We have been forced to drop two dates for the Blood Drive this year. This is due to the lack of blood units received. Next year we will have two less donation dates. We will have the rest of this year to grow our numbers, if it does not happen, then we will probably not have a blood drive at Noel. Contact us if you have any suggestions. We hope and pray that everyone can adjust their schedule to participate at the June 20, 2010, Blood Drive. You or your family may be one of the 25% who will need blood in their lifetime.
Hugo Holland and Gene Land |
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OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
Community Unity Prayer: Those Facing Job Uncertainty
Upcoming Surgery: Lee Phillips
Hospital: Russ Ballinger, Clair & Jean Bryan, Corita Jones (Clyde James' mom)
Remember in your prayers: Walter "Ray" Anderson (Frankie Norton's dad), Carolyn Ballard, June Ballinger (Karen Mitchell's mom), Bill Bivins, Ozzie Brown, John Carpenter, John & Sugar Clary, Colleen Collins (Lucille Collins' granddaughter), Irene Cooke, Carlene Culp, Carla Culpepper (Jo Anne Culpepper's sister-in-law), Mary Dupree (Ellyce Thomas' mom), Marie Fort, Dan Fortuna (Dave Fortuna's brother), Jocelyn Galloway (Janet Meier's mom), Gaston Family, Martha Guess, Roger Gray (Beverly Gray's son), Mollie Griffith, Billie Haacker, George Harrel (Bonnie Watkins' cousin), Colin Harper (Martha Holemon's nephew-in-law), Eugenia Hiers (Susan Foster's mom), Bill Hightower, Marjorie Hodge, Dorothy Holt, Elouise Jouett, Marjory Lawrence, David Lloyd (Susan Harrison's nephew), Carol Massey, Eleanor and Vernon McFarland, Laurie Moffett, Norma Morgan, Art Reasor, June Renaud (June Dowis' mom), Glenn Richardson, Libby Roby, Bob Rushing, Joan Sistrunk, Claud Spence, Lily Ruth Summrall (Sue Kamm's niece), Kim Susilovich (mother-in-law of Sarah Susilovich), Jackie Thurmon, Jack Tillman, Dorothy Tooley, Minor & Ruth Vinck, Mary Watkins Elliot White (Martha Beadles' grandson), Betty Whittington and Herman Williamson.
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NEXT @ NOEL
CHURCH DIRECTORIES are available in the church office. A $3.00 donation to cover costs is appreciated.
FRIENDLY CIRCLE, Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. This month's program for our senior adults who are young at heart will be "Sonny Hinton and the Classic Country Band" followed by lunch at noon. Please make reservations by Monday, June 14.
SACRED PATHWAYS, Thursday, June 17, 6:00 p.m., Chapel. Join us for a brief time of worship and prayer 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 is offered monthly every third Thursday.
ALTAR DESIGN WORKSHOP led by Mary Dark of New Wine Design, Friday, June 18, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at Altar Works, 9400 Ellerbe Rd, & Saturday, June 19, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Noel's Sanctuary. If you are a Noel member interested in serving your church on the altar design team, you are needed! Learn how to decorate the church in meaningful ways relating to the scripture readings and Sunday sermons. Whether you purchase materials or design and plan, we can use your help. Light supper provided at Friday event. Contact the church for information, 221-5207. The deadline for registering is June 16.
BLOOD DRIVE, Sunday, June 20, 8:00 a.m., Gym. Give the gift of life!
WORSHIP AT THE GLEN, Sunday, June 20, 3:00 p.m., Glen Retirement System. Join us every third Sunday, as Noel United Methodist Church goes on the road to visit The Glen Retirement System for worship services.
CAFÉ NOEL-WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER, Wednesday, June 23, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. This monthly dinner provides fellowship, fun, and food. A $3.00 donation to cover costs is appreciated.
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL DRUM BALLET PROGRAM, Thursday, June 24, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Enjoy students under the direction of Zinese Aggine, for a program filled with imagination and expressive storytelling. The drum ballet is a series of rhythms that combine hand and body movements to present a very entertaining performance piece. It is a powerful team building activity for the students and is hand drumming at its most exciting. The After School Drum Ballet comes at the invitation of the Noel Community Arts Program.
NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM-SUMMER MUSIC & ART CAMP, Monday, June 21, through Friday, June 25, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. n us in exploring the music and art of Disney's "Alice in Wonderland." In art, we'll make pottery for our Mad Hatter's Un-birthday Party and paint a backdrop for the week's end performance. In music, we'll sing songs from the movie, dance, and enjoy daily hands-on demonstrations by professional musicians! Cost is $50.00 per child, with need-based scholarships available. Completed grades K-5th. Call Erin Fort at (318) 573-5913. VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. PLEASE CALL!
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NEXT @ NOEL-CALENDAR
Sunday, June 13, 2010
8:00 a.m.-Youth Choir Tour Departs
9:15 a.m.-Sunday School*
9:15 a.m.-Library Open
10:15 a.m.-Sunday Brunch
10:30 a.m.-Traditional Service*
11:00 a.m.-Contemporary Service*
12:00 p.m.-Ministers' Reception
Monday, June 14, 2010
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
6:30 p.m.-The Inner Room
7:00 p.m.-Troop 15 Meeting
Tuesday, June 15, 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
10:00 a.m.-UMW Circle #1
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
5:15 p.m.-Trustees/Finance Board Meeting
6:00 p.m.-Children's Center Board
6:00 p.m.-Summer Youth Nights!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
7:00 a.m.-Men's Bible Study
30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
5:30 p.m.-Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
6:00 p.m.-Jewelry Making Class
6:00 p.m.-Worship Band Rehearsal
Thursday, June 17, 2010
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
10:30 a.m.-Friendly Circle
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
6:00 p.m.-Sacred Pathways
6:30 p.m.-Pickleball Friday, June 18, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Older Adult Shopping
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
5:30 p.m.-Altar Design Workshop
Saturday, June 19, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Altar Design Workshop
10:00 a.m.-Hand Building Pottery Class
10:00 a.m.-Noel Food Pantry
*Child Care provided
**Child Care provided by reservation
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