E-News for September 5, 2018
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I’m not sure who the original author of this quote is but I love it nonetheless, “Christianity is not a spectator sport.” These are true words regardless of who first penned them! If our following Christ just involves attending church and not doing anything for Christ then we fail miserably as disciples of Jesus Christ. This week we will begin a 4 week series on the book of James. In our Scripture for this Sunday, James reminds us to not be just hearers of the word but doers of the word also.
As followers of Christ we are called to be in ministry to others. All too often we sit on the sidelines of church. We believe that we are being good Christians because we show up to church and try to be kind to people but being a follower of Christ is much more than that. It is a radical reorientation of our lives so that we are totally committed to following Christ in our lives. We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ, and if we are sitting idle and not using our gifts we are not being faithful followers of Jesus Christ, we are simply being spectators.
Pastor Mike and I look forward to exploring this topic with you this Sunday!
With great love,
Pastor Gena
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The speaker for our September lunch will be Trent McNair of the Arlington Fire Department. He’ll tell us about some of the services they offer.
The meal will be catered by Nizza Pizza - lasagne, chicken marsala, salad, bread, and dessert. The cost is $10 per person. Pay that day by cash or check. No reservations required. Join us on Tuesday, September 11, at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Guests welcome!
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Fall is the perfect time to grab a cup of coffee or tea and curl up with a good book! Consider adding these three books to your reading list for 2018 and join us on the last Sunday of the month for dinner and a book discussion!
Each of the New World Book Club meetings will be held 6:30-7:30 pm, on the last Sunday of the month in the Coffee Bar. Please buy or borrow your own books, but if you need help finding a copy contact Pastor Erin. If possible, RS
VP to Pastor Erin (
erin@nwumc.org
) so she knows how many to provide dinner for.
Sunday, September 30
“Everybody Always”
by Bob Goff
Sunday, October 28
“The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self Discovery” by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Sunday, November 28
“Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be”
by Rachel Hollis
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Laity Sunday Community Service Day
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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 & 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, on Sundays, beginning September 9. 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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What Does It Mean To Be United Methodist?
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What does it mean to be United Methodist? Get in touch with historical Wesleyan roots and learn how United Methodists “do” church. Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the United Methodist denomination, including introductions to history, beliefs, structure and current challenges. This class is for those new to New World, anyone considering joining the church, or anyone who would like a Methodist refresher. Pastor Gordon will be leading this class on Sunday mornings at 11:00 in room 23. To sign up, click here:
gena@nwumc.org
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Children and Youth Choir Rehearsals Begin
THIS SUNDAY!
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Joyful Noise
Sunday, September 9
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9:50-10:25 in Room 8,9,10 with Jin Ah Kwon
Kindergarten through 2
nd Grade
Hands & Feet Youth Band
Sunday, September 9
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4:30-5:30
7
th Grade through 12
th Grade
Good News Music & Arts
Sunday, September 9
th 5:30-6:30 in Sanctuary
3
rd Grade through 6
th Grade
(followed by Bible Explorers 6:30 - 7:30)
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Fall Fest Vendor Application
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Our Fall Fest is right around the corner! If you are interested in securing a vendor table, please fill out the Vendor Application Form and return it to New World. Applications, along with payment, can be hand delivered to the office or emailed to
staff@nwumc.org
. If you have any questions, please contact Fall Fest Chair, Shelley Allman at
shelleyallman@outlook.com.
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Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Bible Presentation
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On September 9, Students in Kindergarten and 3rd Grade will receive a Bible from the Church during the 9:30 worship service.
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Bible Camp
September 14 -15
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Bible Camp is for 3rd-5th graders who have just received their Bibles or are interested in learning how to use their Bible to learn all the promises God has for their lives. Students who have attended before will go deeper with their Bibles on a devotional level and will go a step further with journaling, devotionals, etc. The two groups will run concurrently with different breakout sessions for each level.
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Bible Explorers Begin THIS SUNDAY!
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This Sunday, September 9, Bible Explorers will begin the Fall semester. We will begin at 6:30 pm following the Good News Music and Arts time. We will meet in the Children’s Wing. All children in 3rd – 6th grade are invited to come and bring a friend. This week we will work on our skills of locating chapters and verses in the Bible and discover that the Bible offers treasured words for our everyday life.
Bring your Bibles
and come join the learning and fun.
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September 9
Hands & Feet Practice ~ 4:30 - 5:30
Shine ~ 5:30-7:30
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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What is a “Quiet Time”?
Many times, we hear “During my quiet time…”, “How do you spend your quiet time?”, “Where do you go for your quiet time?” and wonder what they were talking about? A “Quiet Time” is a daily personal appointment with God, during which we get away from distractions and meet with God through prayer and or Bible study. Through these disciplines, God talks to us and we talk to God.
How do you prepare for a Quiet Time?
Set some time aside
during a day, or every day. Start with about 15 minutes and you work up to 30 minutes and more for each day.
Pick a place
that you want to go to be alone. It doesn’t matter where you go. I have several places I like for my quiet time – depending on the day and time. It can be the dining room table, sitting outside, or in the quiet of the bedroom with no animals. The important thing is that you get rid of all distractions. Get away from people, phones, the internet, computers, anything that would detour your thoughts from God.
Get your Materials Together.
Your bible, a notebook and pen, a book you are studying, maybe a candle and some soft music.
Follow a Simple Plan: Relax - Be Quiet before God
– ask God to settle your mind and heart and then to become present with you. It is difficult to set aside all the voices in our lives that compete for our attention. Ask God to quickly bring to mind the important tasks that need to be accomplished that day. Write them down and set the pad of paper aside. This practice will allow you to release these concerns knowing that you will return to them later. Turn your mind toward God. Think about who he is, what he has done, and your relationship with him. This intentional focusing on God begins your quiet time.
Pray – Talk to God.
About anything you’ve just read in the Bible. About your requests for others. About what you need. About anything that comes to mind.
Worship - Praise
– for who God is.
Thanksgiving
– for what God has done.
Adoration
– express to God your love for Him
Where and how will you spend your Quiet Time this week?
submitted by
Melissa Darrow
New World Intercessory Prayer Ministry
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Lord, Hear Our Prayers...
Recuperating at Home
Bob Gilbert, Steven Midkiff, Jane Semler, Evelyn Tatom
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
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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Text To Give:
817-789-4129
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Worship Attendance:
Sunday, September 2
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Adult Sunday School - 43
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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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