EVENTS
June Purple Bag Ministry
List: Cake Mix, Cake Icing, Pkgs. of Cookies. Kool Aid Packets, Water 16.9 oz., and Boxes of Jello
Bags with instructions in Noel’s office/worship spaces or shop online; noelumc.org/pantry
Weekly Ceramics
Thursdays on-going, 9am-12pm, NCAP Art Room
Weekly Thursday Class open to all adults $10 per session
Graduation Reception for Rev. Dr. Max Zehner
Sunday, June 15, 10-11am, Noel’s Parlor, Come & Go
Notes of congratulations and love offerings can be sent to the Church office
or dropped off in the basket available at the front desk.
Lemonade Day U Camp
LEMONADE DAY U! June 23-27, 9am-12pm, Ages 2nd-6th grade completed. Free! What is Lemonade Day U? It’s taking the project of a lemonade stand one giant step further by blessing it with Biblical teaching. Your child will learn how to be an entrepreneur through prayer and planning, how to serve their customers, and finally how to spend, save and share their earnings; lessons that will follow them throughout life.
NCAP Summer Crash Courses
Perfect for kids, teens, and adults who want to explore a new instrument in just 3 sessions!
Both Courses - Ages 12 & up, and held at the Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave.
Ukulele: Tuesdays: July 1, 8, & 15, 5:30–6:30pm, $35 (limited loaners available)
Recorder: Wednesdays: July 2, 9, & 1, 5:30-6:30pm, $40 (recorder to keep provided)
Note: Safe Sanctuaries: an adult must remain onsite with students under age 16.
Vacation Bible School at Noel UMC
Deadline to register is July 7! July 14-17, 9am-12pm,
3yrs. before June 1, 2025—completed 5th grade.
Sunday Worship at Noel
Join every Sunday for Worship at Noel UMC!
9am Traditional Service in our Sanctuary
10am Sunday School in various classes
11am Contemporary Worship in our Worship Center
NCAP SUMMER ART CAMPS
Each Camp is $135. Times: 9am-12pm, Ages 5-11: June 9-12, and July 7-10. Ages 11-16, July 21-24 All camps at the Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave. Shreveport.
Workshop-style camps with professional artists introducing students to a variety of mediums/techniques.
Register for July 21-24 Camp - Ages 11-16
Highland Open Studio Tours
This month’s self-guided tour features TWO creative hubs bursting with local talent:
The Hive of Highland – an eclectic artists collective on Robinson Street
Noel Community Arts Program’s Highland Art House – 1525 Stephens Ave
Meet the artists. Explore the studios. Feel the magic of Highland’s creative spirit.
Free and open to the public!
Interested in participating as an artist?
Contact Tracy McComic via text @ (318) 455-3423 or email @ ncap@noelumc.org
Noel Scholarships
Noel Scholarship Deadline has been extended to Friday, June 6, 2025!
Noel has scholarship opportunities that benefit both Centenary and Non-Centenary students. High School applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in the academic areas of Math, Science, History, English, Social Studies and Foreign Language. College students must maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA as well as a minimum 2.0 GPA in the previous semester to continue eligibility. Current recipients are not automatically renewed and must re-apply each year at this time.
Applications are available in the church office, or on-line at: noelumc.org/scholarship
Zoom Prayer Vigil
Once you sign into Zoom you will be prompted for the following information:
Zoom ID: 970 471 5261
Passcode: noelprays
There is no need to set up an account, just click on the link below, then click the dropdown arrow on 'meet' at the top middle of the screen, then click, 'join a meeting' and you will be prompted for the information above.
Lane Chapel Ascension Sunday Service
June 1, 11am, Lane Chapel Communion and Special music by Brenda Wimberly
Chimp Chat at Chimp Haven - A Young at Heart Ministry Event
Saturday, May 31, 9-11am, Chimp Haven 13600 Chimpanzee Pl, Keithville
Chimp Chat is a special tour with a behind the scenes look at life at the sanctuary and in-depth conversation with experts on the Chimp Haven staff at the beautiful 200-acre sanctuary.
Ages 7+ $80 per person. Limited to 25 people.
Holiday Closing
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Project Noel for May
Support the Louisiana Methodist Children & Family Services by purchasing salsa & jelly!
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmands will be introduced in our Traditional Service and confirmed in our Contemporary Service. Come celebrate their faith journey.
Paint Your Heart Out
Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport is an annual event sponsored by the City of Shreveport.
Homeowners 62 or older, and/or disabled can qualify to have their homes painted free of charge. Volunteers paint houses which have already been prepped for painting. Noel is partnering with Christ UMC to form a team and you are needed! To sign up, email Rachel Scott.
Monthly Zoom Prayer Vigil
This is a wonderful time to share in the power of prayer.
Zoom ID: 970 471 5261 Passcode: noelprays
Handbell Concert
From delicate melodies to bold harmonies, our Spring Concert showcases the full range and beauty of handbell music. Come be swept away by the rhythm, resonance, and spirit of community in every note.
Church Council
Tuesday, April 29, 6pm, Lane Chapel
All members of Noel’s congregation are welcome & encouraged to come.
A Nursery is available by reservation:
Contact Ashleigh Salley: asalley@noelumc.org.
NCAP Spring Recital
Sunday, April 27, 2-4pm, Worship Center Come hear what our students have been up to and enjoy a performance by the Highland Choir!
Bonnie Watkins Art House Dedication
April 26, 1:30pm, Highland Art House, 1525 Stephens Ave. Shreveport
This special event will feature remarks, reflections, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony in recognition of Bonnie Watkins' lasting impact on the arts and Noel Community Arts Program.
Souper Saturday Ministry
Prep/Deliver on April 26, 9:15am, Noel’s Kitchen
Soup delivered to 50+ people once a month. Please consider making soup (any kind, any amount), cornbread, muffins, or cake with no icing, brownies or cookies.
Questions, Leah Miller: 318-230-9662.
Game Night & Potluck
Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7:30pm, Noel Café The newly-formed Young @ Heart adult ministry of Noel will host a game night for adults 18 and above. Participants are asked to provide an item for the potluck dinner.
Support NCAP! Give for Good
Support NCAP through Give for Good, a 24-hour online giving challenge sponsored by The Community Foundation. For every dollar raised, there is a “Lagniappe Fund” to amplify your gift. Just $25 provides a music or an art class for a Highland neighbor, $45 provides an outreach class and $105 provides lessons for a full month! Any amount is greatly appreciated to help artists and musicians of every age and every income level discover and develop their God given talents!
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 20, 10am, Sanctuary steps (weather permitting) or Gallery Hall
Infants - 5th grade, must be accompanied by a parent. Bring an Easter Basket.
Easter Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, April 20, 10am, Noel Café and Parlor.
In lieu of Sunday School, we will be fellowshipping on a church-wide basis.
Easter Sunday Bring a Fresh Flower
Bring a flower for our Living Cross in front of Lane Chapel, take a DIY photo and tag Noel!
Holiday Closing
Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Maundy Thursday Service at Noel UMC
Thursday, April 17, 6pm, Lane Chapel
Special service commemorating the supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Childcare provided.
Palm Sunday at Noel UMC
Sunday, April 13, 9am, Sanctuary & 11am, Worship Center
Infants—5th grade, are invited to participate in the annual Palm Parade.
For Traditional Worship: Children meet in the library at 8:40am.
For Contemporary Worship, children meet in Noel Cafe at 10:50am.
NCAP Purr-Fect Perspectives Art Exhibit
Opening April 6, 2-4pm, Exhibit runs through June 13 Highland Art House 1525 Stephens Ave.