e-news, 8-14-19

E-News for August 14, 2019

From the heart of the Pastor:

This Sunday we will be blessing the backpacks, the students, the parents, and all school personnel during worship. Back to school for me was always exciting. As a child it was exciting because I would get to see all my friends, find out who was going to be in my classes, who I would eat lunch with and what teachers I would have. As a teen, it meant back to tennis team, art classes, seeing John every day and finding out what classes we had together, and studying with my best friend, Brenda. As an adult, it was exciting to get my household back into the routine and network with other parents, volunteer at the school, and bless the teachers and leaders in the church where I served who were also teaching children and youth.

As you can see, for me it was all about the relationships. I was a good student and learning came easy. Whenever our children struggled with learning, we sought to connect them with people who could guide and equip them. We taught them that education was important, but we also taught them that how we care for and get along with one another is equally important.

This school year is a fresh start for families of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are starting Preschool or entering into college on some level – it is a fresh start with new learning and expanding the mind to learn how to better live and love in this world. And here is the other truth – God is with us every moment of each day. His presence is powerful. We have the opportunity to show the love of Jesus through what Jesus taught us and that means we also have to be about the education of faith.

Back to school is the perfect time to also get back to learning God’s holy Word. Through Worship, learning in the Sunday morning class offerings for all ages, and setting aside time to study the Word, teach prayers, and when around the table sharing our blessings from the day as well as praying for our struggles. I invite each of you to find a way to learn and grow further in your faith walk through study. We are life-long learners of the faith and it is now time to go back to school.

Proud to be your pastor,

Rev. Leslie Byrd

ENGLAND WESLEYAN HERITAGE TOUR WITH

PASTOR LESLIE AND JOHN

MARCH 2020

Did you know that John Wesley was one of the first to visit in prisons, establish orphanages, wrote a small book on home remedies for the sick? There is a great deal of history and learning about the founder of the Methodist movement to learn. I want to invite you to join me as we travel with Educational Opportunities, along with the pastors of Smithfield UMC and Copperas Cove UMC, on a trip of Wesleyan Heritage to England in March of 2020. There are still spaces available for this breathtaking trip. For more information, or to sign up for this trip, please contact Leslie and pick up a brochure. We will complete 4 sessions of history and study before the actual trip and we would love for you to be a part.

Tour Information

Trustee Committee Update

Starting next Monday, August 19 ^th,the main entrance doors will be locked at all times, except on Sunday mornings. This is one more way we can ensure the safety of our preschool children, staff, visitors and groups who use our facilities for meetings. The office staff is in the process of creating unique door codes for each group that will allow them access to the building in the evenings. Those will be distributed starting this week. For questions or to receive a code for your group or function, please contact Heather James ( heather@nwumc.org).

Please join the New World Chancel Choir as we host a

Baby Shower for our Pianist/Organist

Jin Ah Kwon and her husband Eunsuk Oh.

All New World members and friends are invited to this

come and go party.

Where?

The New World Fellowship Hall

When?

Saturday, August 17th - THIS SATURDAY

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Registered at Target

Jinah Kwon & Eunsuk Oh

Questions? Please contact either

Sandy McGrew

sandy@mcgrewfam.com

817-929-5313

Sherri Lucas

sm-lucas@tx.rr.com

817-456-0652

Join us for a great day of fun, food and fellowship!

Stay tuned for more information.

Want To Strengthen Your Spiritual Life?

Wesley Group

Sundays 6:30 – 7:30 pm in Room 28

When he founded the Methodist Church in 18 ^th Century England, John Wesley, assembled small groups to reach out, offer support and provide accountability and religious instruction to one another. This practice continues today in the Wesley Group. Wesley Group is a group of people who are looking for a closer connection to Christ. Each week they examine their relationship with Christ and how God is moving in their lives. The current group will resume meetings this Sunday, August 18 ^th at 6:30pm. You are invited to join the group!

New Groups can form and meet on different days with leadership provided to them if Sunday does not work for you. You are invited to check out this group and do as Jesus suggested, “Come and see.” For more information, contact Sarah Cantrell 817-461-8727 or sjc0317@aol.com .

BLESSING OF BACKPACKS, STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS for a new school year is on Sunday, August 18 ^th during the 9:30 am service. During the 8:00 am and 11:00 am service, we will also pray for the students, parents and teachers in a special way. Students from preschool age all the way through those who will be attending College are invited to bring their backpacks, totes, or lunch boxes and we will pray for a year guided by God’s wisdom, the love of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit to watch over these young persons.

New World UMC Missions

Wish lists for our Neighborhood Schools

Collection Area

New World Fellowship Hall

Collection Dates

August 4-25

All school or classroom supplies donations are welcome

(not just the ones on the wish lists above).

Everything donated will go to help our neighborhood schools. Questions? Erin@nwumc.org or 817-460-4212

New World UMC · 2201 N Davis Dr. · Arlington, TX 76012 · nwumc.org

If anyone is available to deliver donations on Monday, August 26, they can contact Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson, erin@nwumc.org .

Love God · Love Neighbor · Make Disciples

Mission & Art Nights

Looking for an outlet to serve your neighbors, to be creative or to learn more about God?

Salvation Army Mission and Art Nights resume weekly on Monday, September 9.

Each Monday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm, New World volunteers lead and participate in art workshops with the residents of Arlington’s Salvation Army Family Shelter. It is a beautiful chance to serve our neighbors, have a relaxing and fun evening of volunteering, and to learn how God is at work in our neighborhood. The evening schedule includes set up time, a short devotional, a variety of art projects and clean up time. Volunteers are needed to help with both children and adults, and no artistic talent or experience is required.

Donations of broken jewelry/beads, fall craft supplies and gift cards to local craft stores are appreciated. To get more information or to volunteer, contact Rev. Erin at erin@nwumc.org .

College Care Packages

New World loves our college students! We send out three care packages during the year and would love to include your student! Please update us with their college address, what school they are attending and what year they are currently enrolled (undergraduate year, graduate school, etc.) All information can be sent to the church office by email at staff@nwumc.org or just give us a call!

Community Sunday School Class

All are invited to join us in a new study starting this Sunday, August 18th. LeeAnn Wendell, the Associate Director at UTA Wesley Foundation, will be leading us as we look at the Gospel of Mark. Bring a friend, bring a bible (if you don't have one, we have extras in the classroom) and join us in the Adult Education wing in room 25-26 after the conclusion of the 9:30 am service.

Join Us For Lunch!

Please join us Sunday August 25 ^th at noon in the Fellowship Hall for a welcome lunch to officially celebrate Rev. Leslie Byrd’s appointment at New World. We will be serving pasta, salad, bread and dessert. If you would like to assist with food or set up, please call or email Heather James heather@nwumc.org.

Sunday Schedule for

Youth, Children and Music

Beginning September 8 ^th

Joyful Noise Children’s Choir (Grades K-2)

9:50-10:30 am, in Children’s Wing

Hands & Feet Youth Band(Grades 6-12)

4:00pm-5:00pm in Sanctuary

Good News Players (Grades 3-5)

5:00pm-6:00pm in Sanctuary

Bible Explorers (Grades 3-6)

6:00pm-7:00pm in Sanctuary

Youth (Grades 7-12)

5:00pm-7:00pm in Fellowship Hall

For more information on any of these groups, please contact, Steven Couch - steven@nwumc.org, Kathy Alexander - kathyalex@nwumc.org, or Sarah Bush - sarah@nwumc.org.

Add These Important Dates To Your Calendar!

Church Office Hours

As summer comes to an end, the church office will resume it's regular office hours...Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The newsletter will stay on it's current every-other week schedule.

Bible Camp for

3rd - 5th graders

September 13 & 14 from

5:00 pm Friday thru

5:30 pm Saturday

You can register online by clicking on the image above.

Registration ends on September 2.

The weekend is filled with adventure, learning, worship, and fun. Activities include fishing, swimming at our water park, hiking, participating in arts and crafts, playing team games, learning

how to use our Bibles in breakout sessions and worshiping together.

We will leave the church at 5:00 pm on Friday. The children need to have eaten dinner before we leave.

After you register for the camp you will receive a confirmation letter and a packing list.

Please let Ms. Kathy, kathyalex@nwumc.org, know when you register your child so that we can prepare transportation.

Parents and Grandparents of Kindergarten and 3rd graders, mark your calendar for Sunday, September 8.

These students will be presented a Bible from the church. This is a very exciting Sunday for these children. We would like to encourage everyone coming to worship that day to bring a Bible that you received as a child or any Bible that is special to you. Post a picture on Facebook or Instagram of a favorite Bible of yours and share the story of how you received it. Include #byobible.