NEXT @ NOEL

ALTAR DESIGN TEAM MEETING, Tuesday, July 13, 4:15 p. m., Parlor.  If you like to sew, woodwork, run errands, organize volunteers, or spend time with others serving God, then come join the Altar Design team.  Even if you did not attend the workshop, we want your input in this vital ministry.  
 
UMW CIRCLE MEETINGS, Interested in joining United Methodist Women?  A circle meeting is a great way to find out what UMW is all about.  Select from the two meetings listed:
Tuesday, July 13, 5:30 p.m., Dining out, call June Dowis at 453-8667.
Tuesday, July 20, 10:00 a.m., Rasmussen Class, call Daisy Snelling at 929-3225.
 
FRIENDLY CIRCLE, OLDER ADULT FELLOWSHIP, Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.    This month's program begins with fellowship in the Parlor followed by Rev. Joey Ketchum and Larry Lafitte and their Circle of Life Band.  Lunch will follow in Fellowship Hall for a cost of $3.00.  The menu is Chicken Salad, Green Salad, Fruit, Crackers, Dessert, Tea, & Coffee.  Reservations are requested by Monday, July 12.  Call the church office for reservations, 221-5207.
 
SACRED PATHWAYS, Thursday, July 15, 6:00 p.m., Parlor.  Join us for a brief time of worship and prayer as we prepare our hearts to select one of three contemplative choices: Lectio Divina, Labyrinth Walk, or Centering Prayer.  Contact the church office at 221-5207, for more info.
 
WORSHIP AT THE GLEN, Sunday, July 18, 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 for worship services.
 
CALLING ALL GALACTIC CADETS-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!  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 
 
CHURCH COUNCIL, Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall.  All members of the congregation are encouraged and welcome to come.
SOUPER SATURDAY, Saturday, July 31, 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.
 
DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY, Free Preview Class, Sunday, August 8, 5:00 p.m.,  Actual Classes begin Sunday, August 22, 5:00 p.m.  Class Fee is $93.00 per couple or per single individual.   During these Life-Changing Classes, you will learn how to get control of your money, stop struggling to make ends meet, tell your money what to do, and change your family's future.  To learn more about Financial Peace University, go to www.daveramsey.com.  Register by calling the church office at (318) 221-5207 or visiting our website at www.noelumc.org/events.