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  Volume 39 Issue 27 July 15, 2010 |
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 "A Scout Is Thrifty"
"A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent."
The Scout Law
thrifty: \'thrif-tē\: adj.- practicing good management, especially of money; not wasteful
I remember going on this one hiking trip when I was a Boy Scout. We had to pack lightly because the journey would be rather long, and if you were to endure the trek, your backpack needed to be lightweight. I had initially packed too many things, thinking I would need extra items just in case. That's the motto of the Boy Scouts -- Be prepared. But being prepared is one thing. Being a packrat is another.
The Scoutmaster had us unload our packs and then proceeded to do an inspection. He made sure we had the essentials, extra socks, rain gear. Just the necessities. In my pack, I had a whole box of wooden matches. "Too many," he said. "You'll have to take just a few."
"But what if I run out," I asked? I figured I'd need a bunch of them to get the fire started.
"Well, you'll have to learn to be thrifty. It's one of the twelve points of the Scout Law. Learn to build the fire the right way, and it will only take one match. Plus, it'll do you good to learn how to not waste things that you might need later."
So I re-packed, bringing only the things I (actually he) thought I needed, and we set out on our weekend adventure.
We hiked most of the day, and when we got to the campsite, the first thing he wanted me to do was build a fire. It was cold out, and we only had a little daylight left. Everyone collected wood, made three piles - twigs in one, small sticks in another, and bigger sticks in the other - and then he sat us in a circle and we watched as he taught us just the right way to build a fire. One that would light easily, catch quickly, and burn for a good while.
And he only used one match. Of the three he let me bring. My first lesson in being thrifty.
I'll see you at the "thrifty" place this Sunday,
Flint
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election of church officers
Every congregation in The United Methodist Church elects its leaders annually in the fall at a meeting called "Charge Conference" scheduled by the District Superintendent. In keeping with The United Methodist Book of Discipline, we will be electing the following officers at Charge Conference:
Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development (a 3-year term with 3 seats available);
Staff-Parish Relations Committee (a 3-year term with 3 seats available);
Board of Trustees (a 3-year term with 3 seats available);
Finance Committee (a one-year term with 3 seats available);
two Lay Delegates to the Annual Conference (a one-year term);
the Lay Leader (a one-year term);
and the Chairperson of the Church Council (a one-year term).
If you are interested in being elected as a church officer, the first step is to attend one of the orientation meetings on Sunday, August 8,,OR Sunday, August 15, at 9:45 a.m. in Lane Chapel. Only those who attend one of the orientation meetings will be considered for election at the Charge Conference scheduled for Monday, November 1, at 5:30 p.m., here in the Fellowship Hall. Our new District Superintendent, the Rev. Dr. Donald Avery, will preside.
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Youth High School Mission Trip
Appalachia Service Project
Appalachia Service Project is possibly one of the best mission trips a youth could go on. They learn how to work well as a team, experience new surroundings, and learn a skill they may not learn elsewhere. God is alive in those mountains, ready and willing to show his beauty to the youth and the families they reach out to during the week. The memories and impact of ASP will stick with them for the rest of their lives.
Elizabeth Williamson-Adult Volunteer ASP 2010
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"The Lord's Prayer"
A New Sermon Series at Noel Church
You've prayed it a thousand times. You can say it without even thinking about it. It's probably the most widely known and frequently prayed prayer of all time. Throughout the past two-thousand years, it has been spoken in services of worship, in times of personal crisis, and at the graveside of a loved one.
When they asked him, these were the words Jesus taught his disciples to pray. So, of all the words he could have chosen, why these? Of all the things to pray for, why these?
During this series of sermons, may the words of the Lord's Prayer draw you closer to your heavenly Father; may they become your daily bread; and may they be a foretaste of the kingdom, and the power, and the glory that lasts forever.
July 25 "Our Father"
August 1 "Thy Kingdom Come"
August 8 "Give Us This Day"
August 15 "Forgive Us Our Trespasses"
August 22 "Lead Us Not Into Temptation"
August 29 "The Kingdom,
and the Power,
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our life in christ
Community Unity Prayer: The Cure for Cancer
Hospital: Joe Hood, Elouise Jouett
Upcoming Surgery: Jo Glezen (Paula Desoto's mom)
This Week's Prayer Concerns:
CCE, Sandy Dunham, Dossie Mae Franklin (Deborrah Coleman's aunt), Friends of Chris & Sara Shankle, Jo Glezen (Paula Desoto's mom), Cody Green, Joe Holemon, Lara Latham (Gordon & Janis Latham's daughter-in-law), Mike LeBlanc (Susan Harrison's son-in-law), Susan Meekins, Megan Maranto, Sharon Prejean, Gloria Sartor, Bellamy Sylvester, Bonnie Taylor, Mary Alice & Leighton Tilley, Marie Trest, Maureen Trussell, Richard White
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NEXT @ NOEL
SUNDAY! VBS SET-UP DAY,Sunday, July 18, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. All VBS volunteers and anybody else who wants to help are asked to stay after church to help set up for VBS. There will be sandwich makings available. Tear down will be Sunday, July 25, at noon.
SUNDAY! WORSHIP AT THE GLEN, Sunday, July 18, 3:00 p.m., Glen Retirement System. Join us every third Sunday, as Noel UMC goes on the road to visit The Glen for worship services.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRIES MEETING - July 21, 5:00 p.m., Upper Room. There are many facets to Noel's congregational care ministries - Homebound visitors, hospital visitors, homebound Communion servers, comfort shawl knitters, flower deliverers, prayer team, care team note writers, and more. If you are currently involved in any of these ministries, or if you are interested in becoming involved, please plan to attend this organizational meeting on Wednesday, July 21, at 5:00 p.m. in the Upper Room classroom. For more information contact Mimi McDowell at 221-5207 or mmcdowell@noelumc.org.
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.
UMW GENERAL MEETING, Saturday, August 7, 10:00 a.m., Parlor. Join the United Methodist Women for their general meeting, with a program on UMW origins. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy food, fun, and fellowship and find out more about UMW.
DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY, Free Preview Class, Sunday, August 8, 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Actual Classes begin Sunday, August 22, 5:00 p.m. Class Fee is $93.00 per couple or per 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.
CALENDAR
Sunday, July 18, 2010
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*
3:00 p.m.-Worship at the Glen
Monday, July 19, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Vacation Bible School
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
5:30 p.m.-Troop 15 Executive Comm. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.-The Inner Room
7:00 p.m.-Troop 15 Meeting
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6:15 a.m.-Pickleball
9:00 a.m.-Vacation Bible School
9:00 a.m.-Program Staff
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
10:00 a.m.-UMW Circle #1
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
6:00 p.m.-Summer Youth Nights!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
7:00 a.m.-Men's Bible Study
9:00 a.m.-Vacation Bible School
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
5:30 p.m.-Wheel Throwing Pottery Class:00 p.m.-Jewelry Making Class
6:00 p.m.-Worship Band Rehearsal
6:15 p.m.-Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, July 22, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Vacation Bible School
9:30 a.m.-Adult Learning Center Class
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
Friday, July 23, 2010
9:00 a.m.-Older Adult Shopping
9:00 a.m.-Vacation Bible School
12:00 p.m.-AA Meeting
Saturday, July 24, 2010
8:30 a.m.-Troop 15 Scout Hut Clean Up
10:00 a.m.-Noel Food Pantry
10:00 a.m.-Digital Photography Class
*Child Care provided
**Child Care provided by reservation
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attendance for July 11, 2010 WORSHIP
Traditional 224
Contemporary 113
Nursery 13
Total 350
YTD Average 345
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Current Total 264
YTD Average 252 |
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