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Volume 39 Issue 37 November 5, 2010
It's Daylight Saving Time!
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday,
November 6.
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Noel Never Sleeps!
There is always something going on here at Noel and with the holiday season upon us, things are only going to get more exciting. Find a place to share your talents, enjoy the fellowship of this marvelous church family, and continue to spread the love of God within our walls and throughout the world.
Enjoy all the photos of recent Noel events, beginning with Methodist Madness below.
METHODIST MADNESS
 
Methodist Madness, a family festival held Sunday, October 31 at Centenary College, was a huge success!
Many members of Noel turned out to enjoy the festivities, work the various games, registration tables, booths, and cook food.
It was a fun, safe night for all who attended. |
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New Sermon Series
"That Was Then. This Is Now.
What Is Next?"
What makes Noel Church the phenomenal presence that it is? What events shaped the foundation of this congregation that has come up through the ashes time and again? Celebrate our triumphs, learn from our mistakes, then buckle your seatbelt as we head off into the future-a future filled with possibilities, promise, and you, the people who make up this great church we call Noel.
In this current series of sermons, Rev. Flint Shea takes us on a journey that is Noel, past, present, and future.
October 17: "That Was Then"
October 24: "This Is Now"
October 31: "What Is Next?"
November 7: "Now It's Your Turn"
November 14: "Are You In?"
November 21: "The Great Thanksgiving"
Childcare provided Sunday mornings in our state-of-the-art child-care center at no charge.
A CD of the entire sermon series will be available in the church office when the series is complete. Call 221-5207.
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THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR FRIENDSHIP HOUSES
On Friday, November 19, Noel will host the Highland Friendship Houses for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner. It will be in the Worship Center starting at 6:30 pm. Servers and a clean-up crew are needed and sign-up sheets are coming in Sunday school packets. You may also sign up by calling Jackie Hines at 861-4634 or the Church Office at 221-5207. The church provides the turkey and dressing, but your help is needed for the other meal items. If your last name begins with: A-G bring desserts, H-M bring green beans and/or corn, and N-Z bring sweet potatoes. Bring cooked food to the church kitchen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19. Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated.
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GIVING Factory work day
Several members of the Upper Room Class helped with the Giving Factory Work Day on Wednesday, November 3. The next work day is Wednesday, November 10 in the Gym if you are able to help out. |
Crop Walk
Noel was the starting point for the CROP Walk held on Sunday, October 24. Several members of our congregation participated.
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Greater gift market
The Greater Gift Market was a big success!! Over $7,000 was made that benefits artists around the world, our Food Pantry, Heifer Project, Church World Service and local artists. A portion of that total, over $500, will go toward Noel's mission projects, such as the upcoming Giving Factory. Thanks to all who volunteered for the market, and for all who came and shopped - you helped make a difference in the lives of others!
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OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
Condolences: to Flint and Stacey Shea and family upon the loss of Stacey's grandfather, Julian Brown, on October 29; to Leah Miller and family upon the loss of her mother, Roba Bridges, on November 3.
Hospital: Jocelyn Galloway, Walter Anderson, (Frankie Norton's father), Russ Ballinger (Karen Mitchell's father), Lillian Miller (Frankie Norton's grandmother),
This Week's Prayer Concerns: Mike Collier (Julie Kueker's brother), Colleen Collins (Lucille Collins' granddaughter), Sherri Connel, John Major DePingre, Sandy Dunham, Phylis Graham, Rev. Dale Hensarling, Hugo Holland, Kathy, Robert Kemp (Billy Jean Reasor's son), Lara Latham (Janis & Gordon Latham's daughter-in-law), Mike LeBlanc (Susan Harrison's son-in-law), Timothy Lee, Carol Massey, Don McDowell, Nell McQueen, Noel's Homebound Members, Darrel Norberg, Johnny O'Neill, Art Reasor, Carol Rust (Mark Rust's sister), Gay Shirley, Terri & Johnny Sour, Dorothy Tatum, Those in the Military, Don Trussell, and Mike Wainwright.
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Attendance
 | | Pledges as of November 4, 2010 |
october 31, 2010
WORSHIP
Traditional 184
Contemporary 97
Youth Camping Trip 21
Nursery 18
Total 320
YTD Average 342
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Current Total 254
YTD Average 248
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Help needed!
Volunteers are needed to help in the sound booth. If you have experience in this area, please contact Mike McLallen at 773-4840, for more information.
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NEXT @ NOEL
UMW CIRCLE #2 MEETING, Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 p.m., Rasmussen Classroom. Join the ladies from United Methodist Women Circle #2 to enjoy fellowship and refreshments during their program.Contact June Dowis at 221-5207 for more information.
FINAL GIVING FACTORY WORK DAY, Wednesday, November 10, 3:45 p.m., GYM. Come be a part of preparing food items for the Giving Factory, which will be held on Sunday, December 19.
NCAP ART AT LILAH'S, through Saturday, November 27. Come enjoy the artwork of Su Stella on display at Lilah's Deli and Bakery, 440 Olive St. Shreveport. Artwork is on display as part of the Noel Community Arts Program working with area artists.
MEN'S MINISTRY PRAYER MEETING, Thursday, November 11, 5:30 p.m., Lane Chapel. Come join the men of Noel in a half-hour prayer time.
VETERAN'S DAY WORSHIP SERVICE, Thursday, November 11, 12:15-12:45 pm., Sanctuary. Come help pay tribute to our treasured veterans in a special Veteran's Day Service. The Caddo Magnet High School JROTC Color Guard will be here in their honor.
NCAP FALL MUSIC RECITAL, Thursday, November 11, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center. We hope you'll join us for a short evening of music followed by a light reception in support of our Noel Community Arts Program students. Listen to some of our talented musicians as they play short pieces for your enjoyment.
UMW CIRCLE #3 MEETING, Saturday, November 13, 10:45 a.m. Interested in joining United Methodist Women? A circle meeting is a great way to find out what UMW is all about. Contact Clarice Moore at 865-2900 for meeting location.
NCAP AT HIGHLAND JAZZ & BLUES FEST, Saturday, November 13, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Columbia Park. The Noel Community Arts Program will have a kid's craft booth. Please come show your support.
STARTING POINT, Sunday, November 14, 12:00 p.m., Worship Center. If you are new to Noel, and considering making this your church home, you're invited to attend "Starting Point" where you will have the opportunity on a Sunday afternoon over lunch to learn more about the church, meet others who are also new to Noel, get to know our pastors and staff, decide if you would like to join the church, and discover ways to get involved. The lunch is at no charge, childcare is provided for infants through 5th grade, and will conclude at 1:00 p.m. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Bobra Brown at the church office at bbrown@noelumc.org or call 221-5207.
UMW CIRCLE #1 MEETING, Tuesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m., Rasmussen Classroom. Circle #1 meets every third Tuesday at Noel Church in the Rasmussen Classroom. Contact Circle Leader, Daisy Snelling, at 929-3225 for more information.
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Contact Us!
Phone: (318) 221-5207
Fax: (318) 425-7643
Hours: M-Th. 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
520 Herndon St. Shreveport, LA 71101 |
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