E-News for March 13, 2019
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As chairman of the Pastor Parish Relations committee I’ve been tasked by acting District Superintendent, Mike Ramsdell, to deliver this important message from Bishop Lowry:
The Bishop and his Cabinet have decided to reappoint Mike Alexander from New World to First United Methodist Red Oak, effective July 1. As soon as I know you will know who will be appointed here as our new Senior Pastor.
As you might expect, Kathy Alexander will be resigning her position as Director of Children’s Ministry, also effective July 1.
Soon we will communicate important dates and times for events that we, as a congregation, can honor the Alexanders’ 6+ years of ministry here at New World.
This decision will affect each of us personally in different ways, but I’m quite certain there would be little argument when I say: The Rev. Mike Alexander was and is a selfless servant and a Man of God.
Scott Gigliotti
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The United Methodist Women (UMW) will be conducting a
Silent Auction Fundraiser in conjunction with our
Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, April 6.
All of the proceeds from the auction go to benefit the charities our organization serves and supports throughout the year: Arlington Charities, Arlington Urban Ministries, and the UTA Wesley Foundation.
You can help support our efforts in two ways: First, please consider inviting your family and friends to attend our event. Second, we would like you to consider donating an item or particular service you or an organization you know of could provide.
Donation ideas could include:
- Event tickets: Sports, Theatre, or Concert tickets
- Experiences: such as a Golf foursome, Spa certificate, Gift cards, or Zoo passes
- Services: Handyman for a day, Lawn care, Pet sitting, Personal training, Babysitting
- New items: Household items, Jewelry, Accessories
- Themed Gift Baskets
- Gift Cards
We will need all donated items by Sunday, March 31.
For more information about the Silent Auction contact:
Shelley Allman shelleyallman@outlook.com
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The Lent Photo Challenge will run from Wednesday, March 6, through Sunday, April 21. Remember to mention @nwumc and to use #nwumclent along with your pictures so we'll know you're participating. Can't wait to see your photos!
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New World Preschool will be having a Garage Sale this Saturday, March 16, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Donations will be accepted through Friday, March 15. Babies and Children items ONLY please. If you would like to volunteer, please contact
Kathy Goodell
or
Amber Walter
for more information.
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The Children’s Department will be highlighting Arlington Urban Ministries during the season of Lent. Each week we will have a designated item that you can bring to church to donate to the ministries of AUM.
This is a project that children can get excited about. They can help shop for the items, then bring them to the church and see all the different things that are collected.
The weekly needs include:
- March 17 - 22 - Canned Meats
- March 24-29 - Socks for all ages
- March 31- April 5 - Sunscreen/Bug Spray (with summer coming this is a needed item for homeless people)
- April 7-12 - Travel size Hygiene Items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hand sanitizers
- Palm Sunday- A special and extra donation of money to be given to Arlington Urban Ministries
Let’s help others!!!
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Confirmation Class of 2019
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The Preschool and Children's Choirs are preparing music for Palm Sunday, the Sunday we remember Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the beginning of Holy Week.
The children will lead the Palm Sunday processional in both the 9:30 and 11:00 am worship services.
The children should arrive by 9:15 am. The Preschool children will gather in Room 11 and the Elementary children will gather in Room 8,9,10. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Alexander,
kathyalex@nwumc.org
or Steven Couch at
steven@nwumc.org
.
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We will gather at Gibbins Park at noon for a
Church Family Picnic of Hot Dogs and Fixins.
We will need lots of filled Easter Eggs for the children to hunt.
The Hot Dog Lunch will be provided by the church.
Bring your lawn chairs & blankets to sit on
and plan to have a great time with friends and family!
Invite your friends, co-workers, and
family to join us!
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Important Youth Dates
March 17
Hands & Feet ~ 4:30-5:30
Shine ~ 5:30-7:30
March 24
Hands & Feet ~ 4:30-5:30
Shine ~ 5:30-7:30
Mission Trip
June 16-22 to the Gulf Coast. Want more information?
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Are you graduating from high school, college, or from getting your bachelors, masters, GED, etc? The New World Stitchers quilt ministry is making quilts to honor those who are graduating, and these will be given out on Senior Sunday May 19
th
. If you are graduating
and would like to be honored, please email Sarah Bush at
sarah@nwumc.org
by April 21.
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“’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster” - Joel 2:12-14
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We have just come out of a week of prayer called for by our ministers and into the thirty days of prayer called for by our bishop. Whether or not you came up to the church or prayed elsewhere, I hope you did/do take time for this.
Prayer. Does this word make you stop and think, or does it just slide right on by your thoughts? Do you have intentional prayer, pray throughout the day, or only when you have time/happen to think about it? Are we concerned with “telling” or “listening”?
In his book,
Prayer and Devotional Life of United Methodists
, Dr. Steve Harper asks, “What would praying in the United Methodist tradition look like in our day?” First, we would
recover the apostolic spirit.
The original apostles asked Jesus to teach them to pray and he gave them what we now call The Lord’s Prayer to shape and develop their praying. John Wesley said it should be the model for all our prayers. In reality, prayer is more attitude than any particular form. The plural words in the prayer indicate there can be no genuine prayer in isolation from the rest of the body of Christ. We never pray alone. Think about it. At any given time, someone else is praying.
Secondly, we restate
“Not my will, but thine be done”
which would indicate discernment. We are knowing and doing the will of God – conviction that God speaks the first and primary word and is the cultivation of an open and receptive heart.
We could designate a place for our prayer time. Some will have a specific room or chair. Some will call it a Prayer Room, Prayer Space, or even a War Room. Ideally, we would spend time here each day.
Our clergy and lay leaders need to be reinforced through protective intercession. Too often, they hear more words of criticism than support. If United Methodism is to recover its spiritual vitality and power, is for it's people to say “Enough!” and undergird our leaders with specific and sustained prayer support.
Practicing the life of prayer will confirm why it is needed to bring us into the presence of the One who loves you more than you can imagine.
“God, what are you doing in the world today that I can help you with?”
Dr. Frank Laubach.
Submitted by Melissa Darrow
New World Intercessory Prayer Ministry
If you have a prayer article that you would like to
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Lord, Hear Our Prayers...
Hospital
Terry Dunklin:
Heritage Oaks
Richard Noren:
Surgery, March 13, Baylor Orthopedic
Recuperating At Home
Jim Freeman, Mildred Hall, John Mitchell, Jerry Richardson,
Nancy Tyson's husband, Paul
Those Facing Cancer and its Treatment
Lynda Arnold’s sister, Jonda
Amanda Heathcott
Todd Milam
Hospice Care
Gwenne Galati:
Home Hospice Care
Ruth Savage:
Meadowbrook Memory Care, Arlington
Chronic Condition
Leigh Jamieson
Tradel Harris, Darlus Schoonover’s granddaughter
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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, March 10 - 218
Adult Sunday School - 62
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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 Student 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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