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July 14, 2011 |
Vol 40, Issue 14 |
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520 Herndon St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-5207 |
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Saying Grace in a Restaurant
Sometimes we forget the really important things in life.
Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant. My six-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Nana gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my grandson burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my grandson and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."
"Really?" my grandson asked.
"Cross my heart," the man replied.
Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my grandchildren ice cream at the end of the meal. My grandson stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman.
With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already.
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NEXT @ NOEL
PICNIC & PRAISE - A WOMENS' EVENT, Monday,July 18, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Worship Center. Come enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun as Annette Fortuna delivers a message on the miracle of the five loaves and two fish. Everyone will bring their own sack supper to enjoy, with the lemonade and watermelon provided. Everyone is also asked to bring a can of tuna and a loaf of bread to donate to those in need as part of the closing worship for the evening. Call the church office to register at 221-5207. A nursery will be available.
NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS SUMMER MUSIC & ART CAMP, Monday, July 18-Friday, July 22, 8:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Children 6-11 years old are invited to join us as we explore the music and art of "The Wizard of Oz" culminating in an end of the week performance. The cost is $50.00 per child; snacks included. Partial and full scholarships are available based on need. Limited spaces available. To register, print the form at www.noelumc.org/NCAP and mail it with your check. For questions, please call Erin Fort at (318) 573-5913.
UMW CIRCLE #1 MEETING, Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 a.m., Parlor. Interested in joining United Methodist Women? A circle meeting is a great way to find out what UMW is all about. Circle #1 meets every third Tuesday at Noel Church. Contact Daisy Snelling, at 929-3225 for information.
CHURCH COUNCIL, Tuesday,July 19, 7:00 p.m., Worship Center. All members of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to come.
FRIENDLY CIRCLE, Thursday,July 21, 10:30 a.m., Parlor. This month's program will be Dr. John Hall speaking about "Indians." The lunch menu will be Chicken Salad, green salad, fruit, crackers, dessert, tea & coffee at a cost of $3.00 per person.
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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:
1. Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development
(a 3-year term with 3 seats available);
2. Staff-Parish Relations Committee
(a 3-year term with 3 seats available);
3. Board of Trustees (a 3-year term with 3 seats available);
4. Finance Committee (a 1-year term with 3 seats available);
5. Two Lay Delegates to the Annual Conference (a 1-year term);
6. Alternate Lay Delegate (a 1-year term);
7. Lay Leader (a 1-year term);
8. Church Historian (a 2-year term);
9. Chairperson of the Church Council (a 1-year term).
If you are interested in becoming a church leader in one of the above areas, please pick up an Elected Leader Nomination Guide and Prayer Guide in the Church Office no later than Sunday, July 31. Only those who have completed the election requirements in their packets will be considered for election at the Charge Conference.
Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour. John 12.26
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Noel Community Arts &
Rutherford House
Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP) is proud to be providing art classes for the summer to the Rutherford House.
The Rutherford House has 5 residential facilities that have been organized as alternatives to traditional and sometimes distant training school institutions. Juveniles who have come to the attention of local courts are eligible for intake consideration. It is their belief that youth in trouble can benefit from treatment in a program that provides for removal from the home on a short-term basis.
Local artist Connie Stephens (pictured) is currently teaching drawing to all 5 houses at their facilities. She has remarked that some of the participants have some real talent at art. She has taught around 50 students this summer in the Rutherford House program. NCAP hopes to have an art show at Lilah's in August featuring some of the boys' work.
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Trietsch United Methodist Youth Choir
Following their performance at Noel United Methodist Church, the Trietsch United Methodist Youth Choir spent a recent Saturday working in the Noel Neighborhood Ministries Food Pantry.
They cheerfully bagged 500 pounds each of cornmeal and sugar!
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Noel's Generosity
at Work!
Laura Adame, pictured, is one of the recipient's of Noel's generosity. Laura is a graduate of Lydia Patterson Institute, a United Methodist School located in El Paso, Texas. The majority of LPI's students come from Juarez, Mexico where Noel has built homes with Proyecto Abrigo. Thanks to donations to the scholarship fund, Laura and other young people have had the chance to pursue their life-long dreams. If you would like to make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact Terry Cook at the Church Office at (318) 221-5207.
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