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Volume 39 Issue 39 December 3, 2010
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Noel Neighborhood Ministries News
A great stocking stuffer for Christmas is our Noel Neighborhood Ministries Gift Card in honor of a loved one. When a donation is made in someone's name, a card is provided to send to the honoree. Thanks to those who purchased $465.00 worth of cards at the Greater Gift Market!
Also if you purchased a gift card at the Greater Gift Market and have not received it yet, or would like to purchase one, please call the Food Pantry at 424-0434.
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John Carpenter (center) is surrounded by this week's truck unloading crew at the Food Pantry.
If you'd like to volunteer, please contact
Food Pantry Director, Susan Foster at 424-0434.
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The Noel Food Pantry received a sweet note from one of its clients:
Happy Thanksgiving. All the year you all have helped so many people.
Just wanted to say thank you.
May God bless you.
Love,
Carrie R. Grossley
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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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MEMORIALS & GIFTS
Children's Center Scholarship Fund-in memory of Dorothy Tooley by Susie McBride.
Food Pantry Fund-in memory of Dorothy Tooley by Evelyn Rodgers; in memory of Frances McGee and in honor of Hilton and Martha Bordelon by Sara Burroughs; in memory of Pace Harris, Roba Bridges, Dorothy Tooley, and Milton Causey, and in honor of Hilton and Martha Bordelon by Warren and Carol Grafton; in memory of Pace Harris and Milton Causey and in honor of Hilton and Martha Bordelon by Hugo and Ann Holland; and in memory of Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Harrison and in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby L. Smith by Shelby L. Smith, Jr.; and in honor of Jane Peterson by Jim and Kathy Adams.
Library Fund-in memory of Dorothy Tooley and Frances McGee by Charles Ellis Brown.
Memorial Fund-in memory of Dorothy Tooley by Bob and Ruenell Jarriel and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Harkey, Pat Young, Bill and Mary Frances Tippett, Mitchell and Mary Evanoff, Mark Trombetta, Marianne Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Gwinn, Jr., Mrs. Pike Hall, Jr., JoAnne Culpepper, and Ruth Belcher; in memory of Frances McGee by Linda Montgomery.
Mexico Mission Fund-in honor of Doug Peterson by Jim and Kathy Adams.
Neighborhood Ministries Fund-in memory of Dorothy Tooley by Juan and Bonnie Watkins and by The Mother's Class; and in memory of Pace Harris by Betty Richardson.
Souper Saturday Fund-in memory of Roba Bridges by Susie McBride.
Trickett Garden Fund-in memory of Milton Causey by Gene and Lynda Land.
Upper Room Seminary Fund-in memory of Pace Harris by Gene and Lynda Land and Margaret, Anne, Patricia and John McLaurin; and in memory of Frances McGee by Jason W. Fairchild, Bobbie Brasher, and Shelby L. Smith, Jr.
Wesleyan Service-in memory of Jim Gardner by Paul and Jane Cooke.
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POINSETTIA ORDERS
It's time to order your holiday poinsettias in honor or memory of your loved ones. They will be displayed in the Sanctuary and Worship Center on Sundays, December 12 and 19, and in the Sanctuary 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.
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WORSHIP AND SUNDAY
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
NOVEMBER 7, 2010
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Pledge as of December 2, 2010 |
WORSHIP
Traditional 200
Contemporary 70
Wesleyan 68
Nursery 19
Total 357
YTD Average 342
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Current Total 246
YTD Average 249
NOVEMBER 14, 2010
WORSHIP
Traditional 202
Contemporary 87
Nursery 19
Total 308 
YTD Average 342
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Current Total 256
YTD Average 249
NOVEMBER 21, 2010
WORSHIP
Traditional 198
Contemporary 69
Nursery 16
Total 283
YTD Average 340
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Current Total 227
YTD Average 248
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OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
Condolences: to John and Janet Meier and family upon the death of John's father, James Meier, on Tuesday, November 23; and to Bobbie Kincade and Dixie Keeley and their families upon the loss of their brother, Bill Smith, on Friday, November 19.
Hospital: Bob Rushing
Prayer Concerns: Russ Ballinger (Karen Mitchell's dad), Jason Beck, Mike Collier (Julie Kueker's brother), Kevin Craton, Vicki Cromer, John Major DePingre, Sandy Dunham, Phylis Graham, Susan Harrison, Rev. Dale Hensarling, Hugo Holland, Robert Kemp (Billy Jean Reasor's son), Lara Latham (Janis & Gordon Latham's daughter-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, Mike Wainwright, Kimberly Washington (Alex Storey's mother), and Tommy Winn.
New Members: Diane Hopper joined by Certificate of Transfer from First Baptist Church in Columbia, LA, on Sunday, November 21; also Robert S. Cook joined by Certificate of Transfer from another United Methodist Church in the community on Sunday, November 21.
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NEXT @ NOEL
GIVING FACTORY ITEMS NEEDED! Please bring canned soup for the Giving Factory on Sunday, December 12. The cans may be placed in the "Giving Factory" gift boxes around the church.
ANGEL TREE is here! The angels are on the Christmas tree in the Worship Center (Fellowship Hall). 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 564-2250 to volunteer or for more information.
MEN'S MINISTRY PRAYER MEETING, Thursday, December 9, 5:30 p.m., Lane Chapel. Join the men of Noel for a half-hour prayer time.
BOY SCOUT COURT OF HONOR, Monday, December 13, 7:00 p.m., Lane Chapel. Come support the Boy Scouts as they are presented with badges and awards for their achievements.
FRIENDLY CIRCLE, Thursday, December 16, 10:30 a.m., Parlor. Reverend Flint Shea will provide a Christmas message for this month's program. The lunch menu will be ham slice with raisin sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, red jello, rolls, pecan pie, tea and coffee at a cost of $3.00 per person.
BOOK SIGNING, Saturday, December 18, 11:00 a.m., Barnes and Noble, Youree Drive, Shreveport. Dr. Donald Webb has announced the publication of "Take Bread and Cup, then Serve!" He will greet friends, former parishioners and colleagues at a book signing at Barnes & Noble. The book is also available at www.atlasbooks.com . The hardcover book, published by Eucharist Press, responds to a resurgence of interest in the traditional service of Holy Communion as practiced at the Wesleyan Communion Service at Noel on the first Sunday of every month. "Take Bread and Cup, then Serve!" follows the liturgical year with a series of sermons from the services. It also includes the liturgy used by the congregation. Dr. Webb contends that those who participate in communion should be motivated to serve others, and it is therefore appropriate that the proceeds from the book, funded by the Grayson Foundation, will support Noel Neighborhood Ministries. A portion of the proceeds will also be dedicated to perpetuating the Wesleyan service at the church. Development of the book has been sponsored by Noel's Class of 75. On behalf of the class, Danielle Richard created the graphic design elements and Marilyn Joiner provided editing and promotion assistance.
BLOOD DRIVE, Sunday, December 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Church Parking Lot. In place of our regular blood drive held in the Gym, the Lifeshare Blood Drive Van will be in the Parking Lot for donors to visit. The Gym will be full of Giving Factory supplies. Please donate the Gift of Life!
WORSHIP AT THE GLEN, Sunday, December 19, 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.
GIVING FACTORY WORK DAY, Saturday, December 18, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Gym. If you are able, please come help set up for the Giving Factory which will be held on Sunday, December 19, at 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jackie Hines at 393-0355.
NOEL'S ANNUAL GIVING FACTORY, Sunday, December 19, 3:00 p.m., GYM. Come be a part of filling over 600 bags of food for our neighbors for Christmas. This is a great family activity and there is a job for everyone. Contact Jackie Hines at 393-0355 for more information or to assist with this event.
CHURCH OFFICE & CHILDREN'S CENTER CLOSED. The Church Office and Children's Center will be closed Friday, December 24, Saturday, December 25, and Monday, December 27 for the Christmas Holidays.
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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.
Address: 520 Herndon St. Shreveport, LA 71101 |
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