E-News for September 18, 2018
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There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain.”
Isaiah 4:6
As news reports come in from around the world regarding the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence and Typhoon Mangkhut (remember that a typhoon is the same thing as a hurricane), it is tempting to feel like you cannot do anything to help.
As United Methodists, we are connected to the thousands of first responders volunteering with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), already in place to help people in the wake of these storms.
From UMCOR, here are five ways you can help support relief efforts:
- Please pray for those whose lives have been impacted by Florence and Mangkhut. Please also pray for Early Response Teams, disaster coordinators, and the many volunteers who are working tirelessly to provide relief.
- Make relief kits. Download the packing list and shipping label at umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies. You can bring your donations to New World UMC and we will make sure complete relief kits get to the appropriate collection center.
- Give to UMCOR’s relief and recovery efforts: U.S. Disaster Response, Advance #901670. International Disaster Response, Advance #982450. Visit umcor.org/donate to give. Because UMCOR is supported by our apportionments, when you make a donation to UMCOR Advance special accounts, 100% of your donation goes to relief. You can also make a donation in person by writing a check to New World and designating “UMCOR” on the memo line.
- Donate only those items requested. (To keep relief supplies in stock, give to Material Resources Advance #901440 at umcor.org/donate.)
- Please wait for an invitation to volunteer.
Bishop Lowry is asking for prayer for all those affected by these storms and has called on the local churches of the Central Texas Conference to take up a special offering. New World will be answering that call this Sunday.
The United Methodist Committee On Relief is grateful for your relentless prayers and support.
Be blessed to be a blessing,
Pastor Erin
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Looking For Fall Fest Volunteers!
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Shelley Allman will be in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday signing-up volunteers for Fall Fest. There are lots of opportunities to help. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Shelley:
shelleyallman@outlook.com. Don't forget to invite your family and friends to this day of fun, food and fellowship!
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New World Ukulele Ensemble Begins September 30
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The ukulele has had a great resurgence in the music world. Many Ukulele Choirs and ensembles are popping up around the US. Our youth have expressed interest in adding ukulele to our
Hands & Feet
youth band and we will be teaching ukulele to our
Good News Players
as well. We have a great local teacher, Clayton Edwards who sometimes plays bass guitar with
The Way
on Sunday mornings. Clayton has a wide range of teaching and performing experience. Clayton will be teaching us ukulele (basics) on Sunday, September 30. There will be two classes, one from 4:30-5:30 and another from 5:30 to 6:30. Anyone with interest in ukulele is encouraged to come and learn a few chords, laugh, sing and play. Let me know if you are coming and if you need a ukulele!
steven@nwumc.org
. Yes, we will get Hawaiian shirts when we play in public!
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Laity Sunday Community Service Day
SIGN-UP IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL THIS SUNDAY!
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On Sunday, October 7, New World will celebrate Laity Sunday with a day of community service. The theme for this year is “
With Love, From New World UMC
”. We have a wonderful variety of available projects, to serve our local senior citizens, police and firefighters, students and other neighbors in need - no matter your age or skill level, we’ll have something for you!
There will be sign-up sheets and more information available in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday. Please come and volunteer your time - we will share God’s love, have fun and show gratitude for the blessings we have been given.
Chris & Lynn Schoenthal
Lay Leaders
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Blood Drive
October 7, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Our third and final blood drive of the year will be held Sunday, October 7, from 8:30-12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Kathy Goodell and Mary Ann Kelly will be helping make appointments during Connection Time this Sunday. If you prefer to make your appointment online click here:
Blood Drive.
October 7th is Laity Sunday at New World and our Lay Leaders, Chris and Lynn Schoenthal, have several service projects in the works for that afternoon. Giving blood is also a service to those whose very lives depend on receiving blood. Thank you in advance for using a small amount of your time to make a lifetime of difference to others. Each blood donation we receive touches three others desperately in need of life-saving blood.
Note that during the blood drive, the Faith Community Nursing Program will also be offering flu shots for anyone who would like to take them here.
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New World’s annual women’s retreat will be January 18-20, 2019 at Camp Hoblitzelle near Midlothian. This will be a spirit-filled weekend full of fellowship and relaxation in the beautiful Alamo Lodge.
Registrations will begin on October 14th. Contact
erin@nwumc.org for information.
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I would like to say a big "Thank You" to Susan McCain and Brittany Lee and Cathy Brown for helping with children’s Sunday school recently. I would also like to say "Thank You" in advance to Jerri Chatman, Tammy Calandro, and Chrissana Calandro for volunteering for this next Sunday, September 23.
This past Sunday we had
20
children in Sunday school from the age of Kindergarten - 5th grade...all in one classroom. That number does not include our Preschool children who were in the Nursery having Sunday school. It is a wonderful joy to have so many children, but it's not the best learning environment to have that many children with such a wide age range in one classroom. We need to divide the children into 2 groups; Kindergarten - 2nd grade, and 3rd grade - 6th grade. The only way for us to be able to do this is to have 4 adult volunteers every week. 2 adults to work with the early elementary children and 2 adults to work with the older elementary. If we had at least 12 adults to make a commitment to volunteer once a month, we could easily divide the class.
If this is something you could help with, there will be a sign-up table in the Fellowship Hall. Please stop by and pick a Sunday in October to volunteer!
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Our Youth performed a skit for the Children's Ministry during Bible Explorers on Sunday, September 16.
Thanks for your help!
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September 23
Hands & Feet Practice ~ 4:30 - 5:30
Shine ~ 5:30-7:30
September 29
Fall Fest ~ 8:00 - 3:00
October 6
Lock-In (Stay tuned for more details!)
October 21
Shine Halloween Party! ~ 5:30 - 7:30
October 28
Trunk or Treat ~ 4:00 - 6:00
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We seem to have so many things going on in our lives. We wake up each morning and before we can say “Thank You Lord for this new day”, we are drowning in our to do list. We know the day will be better if we pause to ask for God’s guidance, but we “don’t have the time”. How utterly foolish to begin the day without him.
Ransomed Heart Ministries sent us a letter last month that highlighted the “early morning battering of the accuser” – as we realize that we have again failed to be what the Lord would have us be. Thoughts dancing across our minds that we are not the friend we should be, or God’s Hands or Feet that we could be.
St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a prayer that you can find at:
ransomedheart
. In part it reminds us of the mercy that Our Father offers us, that Jesus won for us, and that the Holy Spirit beckons us to receive.
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Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear who hears me.”
God Bless each and every one of you, our friends. He is with you - don’t forget to take him along!
submitted by
Gail and Jeff Smith
New World Intercessory Prayer Ministry
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Lord, Hear Our Prayers...
Recuperating at Home
Bob & Evelyn Tatom, Jean Warner
Those Facing Cancer and its Treatment
Kathy Alexander's brother, Jamie Harris
Lynda Arnold’s sister, Jonda
Meagan Feik
Amanda Heathcott
Todd Milam
Hospice Care
Eva Buckner:
Autumn Care, Flower Mound, TX
Ruth Savage:
Meadowbrook Memory Care, Arlington
Chronic Condition
Gwenne Galati; Leigh Jamieson
Tradel Harris, Darlus Schoonover’s granddaughter
Death
Mary Beth Stern
, long time member of New World, died on September 17. A memorial service for Mary Beth will be held at New World on Friday, September 21, at 10:00 am. Following the graveside service at Moore Funeral Home, there will be a tailgate
at Pappadeaux restaurant. The family is asking that people wear their “best gameday wear” to the funeral and tailgate. Please keep Mary Beth's family and friends in your prayers during the difficult days ahead.
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Our Gifts and Our Presence
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Text To Give:
817-789-4129
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Worship Attendance:
Sunday, September 16 - 287
Adult Sunday School - 88
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Mike Alexander
Senior Pastor
Erin Sloan Jackson
Associate Pastor of Missions
Gena Anderson
Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Steven Couch
Director of Worship & Music
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Jin Ah Kwon
Organist/Music Assistant
Kathy Alexander
Director of Children’s Ministries
Sarah Bush
Director of Youth Ministries
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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