Love God - Love Neighbor - Make Disciples
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I invite you to make a special effort to attend worship July 22 and 29 as we complete this emphasis in the Season of Prayer. If you are out of town you can hear the sermon on our website,
nwumc.org
or request a CD that is available on Sunday or through our church office.
July 22
“Teaching the Ropes of Prayer”
Matthew 17:19-20
The disciples saw that prayer was very important to Jesus, so said to him, “Teach us to pray.” Jesus gives to them and us the model prayer; The Lord’s Prayer. These are the keys to praying when life is difficult. Our spiritual lives are weak because we do not spend enough of our days in prayer.
Sign up to pray in our
Prayer Vigil
from Sunday, July 22 – Friday, July 27. You can come to the church to pray or choose which day of the week you will pray for New World UMC. Stop by our
Prayer Wall
to make your prayer request and pray for other requests.
July 29
THIS IS THE DAY OF PRAYER.
This service is a little different. A meditation will replace the sermon. We will have a focus on prayer and some music. The 8:15 service will include Communion.
Pray with me in the days that remain in our Season of Prayer. This season is foundational for all that is to follow. Please pray for our clergy, staff, and lay leadership as we move into how we fulfill our vision to
“Love God, Love Neighbor, and Make Disciples.”
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Mike
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As we approach the end of our Season of Prayer, New World invites you to take part in our prayer vigil. Beginning Sunday, July 22 through July 27, our church will open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, for anyone who wishes to drop by the church to pray for New World during this time of transition. Check the Prayer Room for a number of resources to assist you as you pray. A Prayer Guide will be available for you. You may want to personalize a prayer stone with a challenging or comforting word or use on one of the necklaces provided.
If you can come to the church and pray, we would like to know you plan to be here. It isn’t necessary to choose a specific time, just list your name and the day you’ll be in prayer. If you can’t come to the church but you’ll be in prayer at home, please sign the sheet as well or call the office, 817-460-4212, so we are aware of all our prayer warriors.
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New World Preschool is currently enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year. We offer small class sizes so we can nurture each individual child’s learning ability. Each class has 2 teachers that are CPR certified and First Aid trained. We have several spots open in our Freshman (1 yr. old)class. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested in our school, please contact Amber Walter at 817-460-4212 or
preschool@nwumc.org for further information.
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A world of thanks to all my church family for the many months of calls, visits, cards, food and most of all prayers, not just for Richard during his illness but, for our family as well. I hope I have thanked everyone individually for donations made to the church in Richard's memory. Your love and care was so evident in the Celebration of Life you helped put together in June. It was exactly what I wanted. And your love and care for me continues. Thank you all from our family.
Sharron Merrill, Alyn Merrill, Laura Merrill Anz and families
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There is a New World mission trip to McCurdy Ministries, Espanola, NM, from
October 7-13, 2018
. McCurdy Ministries serves McCurdy School as well as the Espanola community.
The approximate cost of the trip is $260 per person. This covers room (double occupancy) and meals. If you have not been to McCurdy in the last three years, there is also a $30 charge for the McCurdy Safe Sanctuary online training. Transportation is extra.
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Our trip coincides with the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (October 6-14, 2018).
There will be a McCurdy Mission Trip Meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm, in Room 25-26.
If you would like more information on this mission trip, contact Rev. Gordon Johnson at
gordonandcandy@gmail.com or by phone at 817-300-8007.
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The All Church Cookout was a wonderful success! We had about 90 people from our Church family and our Preschool family join together for a delicious Hamburger/Hot Dog Cook out. A Big Thank You to Jeff and Sarah Duer for grilling up some scrumptious hamburgers and hot dogs. There were lots of activities going on. We had exploding science fun thanks to Chris Church, Jay Johnson, and Amy Vitek. There were water gun battles, jump roping competitions, climbing large rocks, bubble blowing, lots of running and playing by all ages. We ended the evening with the Kona Ice Truck snow cones. I had 2 phone texts from parents that evening saying their kiddos could not wait until next year to do this again! It was a great time for everyone - a time for the people from different worship services to gather together for Fellowship and Fun! I hope to see everyone on Sunday for Sunday school and Worship!
Kathy Alexander
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This week we have 15 youth and adult missionaries serving the community of Caldwell, Texas. Please be in prayer for Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson, Alyson, Garrett, Wallis, Caden, Kristen, Amber, Sherri, Kayla, Susan, Hayden, Samantha, Lucy, Sara and Lauren as they go live out our mission to Love God, Love Neighbor and Make Disciples.
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"Lessons from the Farm"
Without caller ID or the caller telling you their name, how many people's voices would you recognize on the phone? Why do those voices live in your memory?
Over the past few summers, I have gained a deeper appreciation for voices, particularly in regard to sheep. While sheep were common place in Jesus' time and He spoke of them often, I didn't really have firsthand knowledge of our fleecy friends. However, I've had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with my college roommate, Angie, who is a former veterinarian. She and her husband retired to a farm on Orcas Island, Washington, and they raise Clun Forest sheep, the breed with the cute black faces. I visited her during sheep shearing time. On another visit, they were haying their pastures and the sheep needed to be moved from one area to another. Let me just say that it's much more difficult than it looks. Sheep have a mind of their own. They must be led. They need a shepherd, or they will find themselves prey. Sheep are often clueless. Even though my friend's pair of Great Danes looked like gentle giants, they would be feasting on lamb chops if given a chance. The simple act of leaving a gate open could have disastrous effects. Sheep are stubborn animals. It's also helpful for them to have someone behind them to encourage them to keep moving forward. The more I learned about sheep, I realized that there's more I have in common with them than I'd like to admit. Perhaps you can relate as well.
Two instances with the sheep stand out in my mind. First, when I called the sheep, they may have glanced in my direction but quickly resumed munching grass. I got a little more attention when I shook their food bucket. However, when Angie called them, the sheep came running as fast as their little legs could carry them. Why did they respond to her immediately yet didn't give me the time of day? They knew the sound of her voice and she could call them by name. "C'mon Doris, C'mon Clare..." Angie was the one who fed them, watered them, provided shade for them, cleaned their hooves, protected them, and took care of them. I was a stranger. They knew Angie was their shepherd because she had invested time and energy in them, day after day, year after year.
As Jesus states in John 10:14, 27: “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me... My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
Secondly, after the sheep had been sheared it was my job to drive them out of the shearing pen and into the pasture with the rest of the sheep. {Have you ever tried to herd sheep? Or cats for that matter?} I felt like I was pretty successful for a rookie. Except for that one pesky lamb who was born that spring that clearly didn't understand the drill. She got stuck in the corner on the wrong side of the fence. No matter how much I called to her, she didn't come. It wasn't until a ewe was sent in to retrieve her that she joined the rest of the flock. Sheep relate best to sheep, not humans. And humans relate best to humans, not heavenly Creators. In his infinite wisdom, God understood our limited minds and sent us Jesus.
One of my favorite Christian songs is "Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns. Some of the lyrics are:
"But the voice of truth tells me a different story. The voice of
truth says, 'Do not be afraid!' The voice of truth says,
'This is for My glory'. Out of all the voices calling out to me,
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth."
submitted by
Michelle Frawley
New World Intercessory Prayer Ministry
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Lord, Hear Our Prayers...
Hospital
Jane Semler;
Pavillion Rehab, Mansfield
Recuperating at Home
Betty Bentzel; Cathy Dressel; Ann Glendinning; Rhonda Pugh
Those Facing Cancer and its Treatment
Kathy Alexander's brother, Jamie Harris
Lynda Arnold’s sister, Jonda
Meagan Feik
Amanda Heathcott
Todd Milam
Evelyn Tatom's husband, Bob
Hospice Care
Eva Buckner:
Autumn Care, Flower Mound, TX
Mary Beth Stern: Dallas, TX
Death
Merna Mann
, former New World member, died Monday, July 16, 2018.
A funeral service for Merna will be Thursday, July 19, at First UMC - Burleson,
at 2:00 pm. Please keep her husband, Don, and their children, Denise
and Kelly, in your prayers.
Chronic Condition
Gwenne Galati; Leigh Jamieson
Tradel Harris, Darlus Schoonover’s granddaughter
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Our Gifts and Our Presence
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Worship Attendance:
Sunday, July 15 - 258
Adult Sunday School - 70
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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
Jin Ah Kwon
Organist/Music Assistant
Kathy Alexander
Director of Children’s 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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