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Volume 39 Issue 38 November 18, 2010
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving !
Plenty
How did it happen, God?
How did we come to believe in scarcity?
In "not enough to go around;"
In "you gotta look after yourself"?
How did we miss the plenty bursting out around us?
How did we fall for the deception that what we can grasp in
our hands
would ever be enough?
How did we grow so blind and so foolish,
that we would allow so much beauty and life,
joy and laughter,
sharing and love,
to pass us by unnoticed?
How poor we have become, and how poor we have made others,
simply because we forgot your infinite, overflowing abundance;
because we allowed ourselves to think
that sharing and giving
leaves us with less;
because we nurtured appetites that are never satisfied
unless they have far more than is needed,
thinking our gluttony would silence our fear.
Forgive us, and teach us about your generosity again;
remind us that you are able and willing
to do far more than we can imagine;
and open our eyes to the plenty we enjoy,
the plenty we share,
and all the plentiful goodness in our world
that cannot be owned, but can be enjoyed by all.
Amen
By John van de Laar
©2009 Sacredise
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Lions club eye screenings
The Downtown Shreveport Lions Club, through its Cub Sight Program, provided eye screenings for the Noel Children's Center.
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THE MOVIES, THE MANGER, & THE MESSAGE
A New Sermon Series at Noel Church
We all have our favorite Christmas movie. Heart-felt, humorous and always meaningful, these vintage films have become Christmas classics, reminding us of the "reason for the season." In this new series of sermons by Rev. Flint Shea, we'll take a brief look at four all-time favorite films, each one pointing us to the message of the manger. Join us during December and on Christmas Eve, for The Movies, The Manger, & The Message.
Sunday, December 5 - "The Christmas that Stole Grinch:
A Heart Strangely Warmed"
Sunday, December 12 - "A Red-Nosed Reindeer:
The Redemption of Rudolph"
Sunday, December 19 - "It's a Wonderful Life:
Even if it Starts in a Manger"
Friday, December 24 - "The Polar Express:
Believing in the Unbelievable"
Worship:
Traditional 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Contemporary 11:00 a.m., Worship Center
Christmas Eve: 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Childcare is provided Sunday mornings and on Christmas Eve in our state-of-the-art childcare center at no charge.
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What Noel Means to Me by Martha Holemon
Noel means being where the Lord has led me. It has been my lifelong goal to be where He wills and to follow His guidance. Noel United Methodist Church entered my life in the late 1990's when I came to work as Director of the Noel Children's Center. During the 2 1/2 years I worked there, I fell in love with the people of Noel. When our grandson needed skull surgery at 5 months of age, Noel supported us with prayer and concern. For years people continued to asked us how he was doing. (He is fine, by the way.) Joe and I had always been members of Baptist churches, so it was not an easy thing to change denominations. But after my many inward discussions with God, He had the deciding vote on where we would worship and serve. From the day the decision was made, Joe and I have never looked back. We have been blessed more than I can put on paper by the Bible studies and missions opportunities we have been a part of, and the love of the people.
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Boy Scout Troop 15
Rev. John Braden (on right in green shirt), has been teaching Noel's Troop 15 the skill of carpentry as one of their merit badge goals.
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High School
Camping Trip
The High School Youth along with several adult volunteers spent a recent weekend camping in the Ouachita National Forest.
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OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
Prayer Concerns: Russ Ballinger (Karen Mitchell's dad), Jason Beck, Kathy Breamme, Kim Broussard, Mike Collier (Julie Kueker's brother), Colleen Collins (Lucille Collins' granddaughter), Sherri Connel, Kevin Craton, Betty Day, John Major DePingre, Sandy Dunham, Phylis Graham, Rev. Dale Hensarling, John Wade Hoffpauir (Carol Hall's brother), Hugo Holland, 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, Nell McQueen, Noel's Homebound Members, Darrel Norberg, Johnny O'Neill, Art Reasor, Carol Rust (Mark Rust's sister), Those in the Military, Don Trussell, and Mike Wainwright.
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Pledges as of November 17, 2010
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NEXT @ NOEL
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN BAKE SALE, Sunday, November 21, 8:30 a.m., Noel Café. Come enjoy all the delectable treats available for purchase to help support UMW Missions.
WORSHIP AT THE GLEN, Sunday, November 21, 3:00 p.m., Glen Retirement System. Join us every third Sunday, as Noel Church hosts a service of worship at The Glen Retirement Center.
CHURCH OFFICE & CHILDREN'S CENTER CLOSED. The Church Office and Children's Center will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving Holidays. The Food Pantry will also be closed those days and also Saturday, November 27.
GIVING FACTORY ITEMS NEEDED! Please bring the following items for the Giving Factory as you are able; Sunday, November 28, Canned Vegetables; Sunday, December 5, Canned Fruits; and Sunday, December 12, Canned Soup. These items may be placed in the "Giving Factory" gift boxes around the church.
ANGEL TREE is coming! Watch for the angels appearing on the Christmas tree in the Worship Center (Fellowship Hall) soon. Choose an angel tag to purchase gifts for a child in the Highland neighborhood. The Angel Tree party will be on Thursday, December 16, at 4:00 p.m. and helpers are needed for this. Contact Sara Shankle at 865-1355 to volunteer or for more information.
POINSETTIA ORDERS-It's time to order your holiday poinsettias in honor or memory of your loved ones. They will be displayed on Sundays, December 12 and 19, and on Christmas Eve. Order forms are available around the church. Poinsettias are $10.00 each and the deadline to order is Monday, December 6, at 12:00 p.m.
HANGING OF THE GREENS SERVICE-The Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 28, we will participate in a "Hanging of the Greens" in both worship services. This is a time that we prepare our worship areas for the Advent Season.
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY, Sunday, November 28. Every year, hundreds of students receive scholarships and loans funded by United Methodist Student Day. In today's economy, your contributions are needed more than ever. Please look for special offering envelopes on Sunday, November 28.
MEXICO MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING, Tuesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m., Rasmussen Classroom. Come to our first informational meeting to discuss plans for the next Mexico mission trip, safety issues and to get information. This year's mission trip to Juarez, Mexico, will be February 19 - 26, 2011. The cost will be the same as last year-$200 for Noel members and $300 for those from other churches. Please invite any friends or others you think would be interested. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Scott at 797-8721 or Skip Buford at 865-2576. |
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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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