E-News for February 28, 2018
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“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
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No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world! This coming Sunday, Rev. Joseph Nader, Director of the UTA Wesley Foundation, will be preaching on this text during all three services.
To be the light of the world is to shine even without using words. How well are you shining? Most of our communication (well over 50%) is nonverbal communication. In fact, many studies claim that only 7% of our communication is the actual words that we use. If we are going to shine in the world, that would mean our actions have to even go beyond the words that we say about what we believe.
As you prepare your hearts for this Sunday, consider:
What do others see when they see you? What message does your life communicate?
On the following Sunday, Pastor Mike will be back in the pulpit. He and his family have been traveling to the Holy Land for a couple of weeks and we can look forward to hearing about this trip. I hope you will join me in praying for the safety of everyone traveling back from the Holy Land.
In the meantime, here is a link to last Sunday’s sermon.
NWUMC-listen online.
With great love, Pastor Erin
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The New World Girl Scouts would like to thank our veterans for their service to our country. This Sunday March 4, the Girl Scouts will have a table set up in the concourse to give cookies to our veterans. Stop by the table and grab a box of cookies. We appreciate your service!!!
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The Pastor Parish Relations committee and the staff is excited to welcome Jin Ah Kwon as our new Organist/Music Assistant. Jin Ah will begin work on March 12
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Jin Ah is a native of Korea. She began playing the piano at the age of five. At 12 years old, Jin Ah began to receive the spotlight in many domestic and international piano competitions. During her youth, Jin Ah earned acclamation's as the winner of the 1996, 1997 and 1998 National Piano Competition in Korea. She won the 2001 Ge Cheon Art Competition, the 2001 National Piano Competition in Gyeong Sang Province and the 2001 Seo-Gyeong Newspaper competition. One newspaper quoted that she appears as a comet when she plays.
Jin Ah’s undergraduate study was at Seoul National University. Jin Ah was the prizewinner in both 2004 Korean Society Piano Competition and 2005 Young San art Hall Competition. After a successful debut with the Russia-Tombov Philharmonic Orchestra in 2006 performing the Grieg Piano Concerto Op. 16, Jin Ah started to perform concerts around the country.
Currently, Jin Ah is completing work on her doctoral degree at University of North Texas where she won the Concerto Competition in 2016 performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concert No. 1. She continues to enter competitions and play concerts around the area.
Jin Ah has extensive experience in the church as well. Jin Ah worked in her church for many years in South Korea and has held other church positions in the US and volunteers with other ministries in the area.
At New World, Jin Ah will be playing for the 8:15 and 10:50 worship services, assisting with
Good News
and
Hands & Feet
as well as directing the
Joyful Noise
group that meets on Sunday morning. Jin Ah will also accompany for the Chancel Choir. There will be a small reception on March 18
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following the 10:50 service to welcome Jin Ah Kwon to New World.
In the meantime, feel free to use these links to hear this amazing talent!
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For our March Prime Timers lunch we’ve invited the two candidates for Arlington City Council District One, Helen Moise and Barbara Odom Wesley. They’ll each talk to us about their vision for the city and answer our questions. The meal will be catered by David’s BBQ for $8.00 per person. No reservations required, pay that day by cash, or check to New World with PT lunch in memo. Join us in the fellowship hall on Tuesday, March 13, at 11:30. Guests welcome!
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At a time when so many people are spiritually disillusioned and searching for ways to live, love, work, and play that nurture the soul rather than destroy it, Matthew Kelly delivers a powerful book that encourages us in our weariness, challenges us in our comfort, and invites us to rediscover the beautiful possibilities God places before us daily.
Rediscover Jesus
is a profound invitation to seek deeply personal answers to our deeply personal questions.
Lisa Alexander will lead a study on this fabulous book. This four week study will begin on Sunday April 8, and last through Sunday April 29. The study will meet in room 23. Copies of the book are available in the main office for $5. For more information about this study or to sign up contact Rev. Gena Anderson at
gena@nwumc.org.
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Healthy Church Initiative Update...
SAVE THE DATES
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The dates have been set for the next phase of our Healthy Church Initiative (HCI) process. The Pre-Consultation seminar is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, and the Consultation Weekend is April 27-29. Stayed tuned for more details.
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New World Preschool begins 2018-2019 registration for currently enrolled students and church members on February 12, 2018. Registration opens to the public on February 26, 2018. Registration is on a first come-first serve basis and spots fill up quickly. If you would like more information about our preschool or how to get a child registered, please contact Ms. Amber Walter at 817-460-4212 or
preschool@nwumc.org.
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Join us in welcoming our newest members of New World, Danny & Linda McCoy. Danny and Linda joined on Sunday, February 25, during our 8:15 worship service.
WELCOME!
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Julie Sessler received the Faithful Steward Award on Thursday, February 22 during their volunteer appreciation dinner. Congratulations to Julie!
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Using technology to help you stay connected, our mobile directory provides contact information on any device, anywhere. When you’re on the go, our mobile directory is right there with you.
Click
here
to log in and use the code
new17
. If you have any questions, please call the church office for assistance.
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Did you know we have a lost & found collection box at New World? It's located in the lobby near the Children's Wing. If you think you may have left an item behind, please stop by to claim it. All items left after Sunday, March 4, will be donated.
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The children want to remind everyone to bring canned goods with you to church to help our neighbors in Arlington that are in need of food.
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The Confirmation Class
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meet on Wednesday, February 28, in the Youth lounge. Pastor Erin Jackson will lead this session.
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The children are collecting money for Heifer International during Lent. The children were given banks to collect their money and calendars to learn more about how Heifer International helps people. If you did not get a bank and calendar, come by the church office to pick one up.
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Lord, Hear Our Prayers...
Hospitalized
Betty Bentzel:
Interlochen Rehab
Judy Chaplin:
Baylor, Grapevine
Terry Dunklin:
Interlochen Rehab
Leo Grace, father of Donna Riggall:
OnPointe, AMH
Jodi McMann:
Kindred Rehab, Arlington
Richard Merrill:
Baylor Hospital, Dallas
Rachel Nolen: Medical City, Fort Worth
Recuperating at Home
Bob Hankins; Bob McGrath; Evelyn Polanco; Kathy Shearer
Death
Doris Layne,
member of New World died on Friday, February 23, 2018. A service for Doris will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 28, at Wade Family Funeral Home. Please keep her husband Marvin, daughters Kelly and Sara and their families in your prayers during these difficult days.
Those Facing Cancer and its Treatment
Lynda Arnold’s sister, Jonda; Norma Lupton; Todd Milam
Evelyn Tatom's husband, Bob
Jamie Harris, Kathy Alexander's brother
Chronic Condition
Bob Chaplin; Leigh Jamieson
Tradel Harris, Darlus Schoonover’s granddaughter
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Our Gifts and Our Presence
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February 25, 2018 - $15,342.03
Month to Date - $78,994.53
Year to Date - $140,897.09
Worship Attendance -236
Adult Sunday School - 64
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Mike Alexander
Senior Pastor
Erin Sloan Jackson
Associate Pastor of Missions
Interim Director of Student Ministries
Gena Anderson
Associate Pastor of Discipleship
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Steven Couch
Director of Worship & Music
Kathy Alexander
Director of Children’s Ministries
Karen Richardson
Business Administrator
Heather James
Business Administrator
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Becky Hankins
Executive Administrator
Gail Hall
Communications
Francisco Adon
Facilities
Amber Walter
Preschool Director
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