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Volume 39 Issue 32 August 26, 2010 | |
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 In March, Noel's Children's Ministry Team met and dreamed of ways to make Sunday mornings more inviting and exciting for young families. It was decided that it would be really cool if we could decorate the building to look like a tree house of some sort, and folks began researching what that would look like. Randy Triplett, a minister and artist and super nice guy, visited Noel and talked to a large group of interested individuals about the possibility of creating a Treehouse theme within the Children's Building. Planning and preparation began, and, with the help of the Trustees and some sheetrock guys, we were ready at the end of June to begin painting. From June 30 until July 17, a large group of Noel folks (41 different individuals over the course of 3 weeks) gathered most evenings to prep and prime walls, spackle holes, put down blue tape, PAINT, draw grid lines, draw mural outlines, PAINT, laugh, encourage, make a Sonic run...and PAINT some more. By the time Randy arrived on July 18, the walls were ready for his handiwork. His artistry is amazing! He took our colorful, but flat, backgrounds and transformed them into trees, clouds, bushes, wooden planks, and so much more! He stayed and worked about ten days, adhering animals, signs, and other characters to the walls to create a whole new world. The children love it! What we teach on Sunday mornings has not changed, but the environment in which we teach is so much more fun and attractive now. Again, HUGE THANKS to everyone who came out and painted, to those who encouraged us, to the custodial staff who stayed on duty as we painted late into the night, to those who contributed financially, and to the Trustees who made all this possible. If you have not had a chance to see the transformation (and we're not completely through, yet), please feel free to drop in for a tour on Sunday morning.
Mary Green, Children's Ministries
*Enjoy the Treehouse pictures
throughout these pages.
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prayer rocks
During VBS this summer, the children made "prayer rocks," rocks that they painted with a cross or heart on them, to go in packets for the Gulf Coast oil spill workers. We sent the prayer rocks along with cards that the children made to go with them. The scripture verse on the cards was, "God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken." Psalm 62:2. The Louisiana United Methodist Church has an outreach ministry to these workers and visits them weekly to provide support and hand out devotional and inspirational material.
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"The Lord's Prayer"
Current Sermon Series
You've prayed it a thousand times. You can say it without even thinking about it. It's probably the most widely known and frequently prayed prayer of all time. Throughout the past two thousand years, it has been spoken in services of worship, in times of personal crisis, and at the graveside of a loved one.
When they asked him, these were the words Jesus taught his disciples to pray. So, of all the words he could have chosen, why these? Of all the things to pray for, why these?
During this series of sermons, may the words of the Lord's Prayer draw you closer to your heavenly Father; may they become your daily bread; and may they be a foretaste of the kingdom, and the power, and the glory that lasts forever.
July 25 "Our Father"
August 1 "Thy Kingdom Come"
August 8 "Give Us This Day"
August 15 "Forgive Us Our Trespasses"
August 22 "Lead Us Not Into Temptation"
August 29 "The Kingdom,
and the Power,
and the Glory, Forever"
Missed a Sunday? Copies of each sermon will be available on CD in the Church Office. Call 221-5207. |
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our life in christ
Baptism: Sophie Ellen Ardis, daughter of Glen and Sarah Ardis, granddaughter of Ron and Julie Keuker.
This Week's Prayer Concerns: Russ Ballinger (Karen Mitchell's dad), Pat Bethel, Brian Cain, Natali Calhoon, Milton Causey (Steve Causey's brother), Hector Clark, Mike Collier (Julie Kueker's brother), Colleen Collins (Lucille Collins' granddaughter), Sherri Connel, Adrienne Critcher, Sandy Dunham, Ken Harris, Louanne Quinn Hickson (Brenda St. Andre's cousin), Joe Hood, King Jimmerson, Lara Latham (Janis & Gordon Latham's daughter-in-law), Mike LeBlanc (Susan Harrison's son-in-law), Howard Moore, Noel's Homebound members, Darrel Norberg, Art Reasor, Stephen Rothell, Carol Rust (Mark Rust's sister), Trissy & Braden Skaggs, Bonnie Taylor, Those in the Miliitary, and Mike Wainwright.
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attendance
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friendly circle
The new Friendly Circle officers for 2010-2011 were installed at the monthly meeting on August 19, 2010.
Shown in the photo are: Marie Fort (seated on left), Secretary-Treasurer;
Back Row left to right: Rose Kissinger, Vice President; Sybil Kelly, Program Chairperson; Rupert Pickett, Song Leader.
Front Row left to right: Rosemary Barker, President; Hattie Burton, Sunshine Chairperson.
Friendly Circle is a group of young-at-heart older adults who meet the third Thursday of each month for food, fellowship, and fun. |
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altar flower orders
Altar flowers are a thoughtful, beautiful, way to honor or remember your loved ones; and ordering is easier than you think.
To place an order, contact Bobra Brown at the church office, 221-5207, and let her know which Sunday you are considering. After a date is chosen, you have the option of ordering one bouquet for $50.00 or two for $100.00. |
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altar design team
 The Altar Design team met recently to begin organizing their supplies used for Sunday worship services.
If you are interested in being a part of this creative team, there is a team meeting on Sunday, September 12, at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor and another clean-up day on Saturday, September 18, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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MEMORIALS & GIFTS
Choir Fund-In memory of Betty Ward by Doug and Jane Peterson.
Food Pantry Fund-In memory of Albert Westby and in memory of Laurie Moffett by Hugo and Ann Holland.
Memorial Fund-In memory of Frances McGee and in memory of Rose King by Harbin Boddie.
Older Adult Fund-In memory of Julia Cochran by the F.M. Freeman Fellowship Class.
Upper Room Seminary Fund-in memory of Frances McGee by Sylvia and Bud Shepard, Gordon and Janis Latham, Mer Rouge United Methodist Church, Kathryn Bancroft, Jason W. Fairchild, Richard Heusel, Jr., Chris and Sophia Demopulos, James and Jean Goins, and Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Blackwell; in memory of Bootsie Huddleston by Gordon and Janis Latham; in memory of Jane Rogge and in memory of Dr. Eldridge John Turner, Jr., by James and Jean Goins; and in honor of Bob and Johnnie Schulman by James and Jean Goins. |
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Sunday Schedule
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NEXT @ NOEL
YOUTH-LED COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE , SUNDAY,August 29, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary. Join us in the Sanctuary for a youth-led worship service for the entire congregation. There will be only one service at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary; the Contemporary and Traditional Services will be combined into this one service.
NOEL MASTERWORKS CONCERT SERIES, SUNDAY, August 29, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary. Come enjoy talented soprano, Jane Perry, in the first of three concerts in this Masterworks Series.
FALL FLOWER SALE, NOEL NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES. It's time to order your fall flowers to support the Noel Food Pantry. Order forms are in the church office and around the church in various locations. The deadline to order is September 13, and the pick-up date will be October 16. For further information, contact Susan Foster at 424-0434.
WESLEYAN SERVICE, Sunday, September 5, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary. Experience the historic liturgy of the Wesleyan tradition every first Sunday of the month. This month's service will be held in the Sanctuary rather than Lane Chapel. Beautiful words, music, and communion make this an experience to remember.
AARP DRIVING COURSE, Wednesday, September 8, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rasmussen Class.Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Register by calling the church office at 221-5207. Registration deadline is Friday, September 3.
NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM UPCOMING CLASSES: Treat yourself to one of these two exciting classes offered by NCAP. Needs-based scholarships are available. For detailed information on available classes, you can call Erin Marshall at 573-5913, or visit the website at www.noelumc.org/ncap.
The Art of Cooking, Saturdays, September 11 & 18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (2 weeks), $30.00. Students from middle school age to adult will learn how to make two fantastic meals from start to finish and eat them too! Under the direction of chef/artist, Steven Soffer, we'll take a look at building a budget-friendly meal without sacrificing great flavor and will learn various cooking techniques. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
The Art of Home Repair, Wednesdays, September 1-22, 6:00-8:00 p.m., $35.00. Dave Fortuna takes participants through basic home repairs in this class for older youth and adults. We will work with basic hand tools and power tools. This class is not for children, but older youth are certainly welcome. You do not need to be a particularly "handy" person to take the class, but you do need to have a willingness to learn. We will have some fun, learn some handy tricks and hopefully save you some heartache and money when your house needs a little TLC.
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