As we begin this month of September, I guess we're officially in school and more in a routine, and our schedules looking more predictable.
The final four months of each year are typically the strongest for us as far as numbers and giving and strength are concerned. They will be in 2010, too.
This is one of the reasons we've waited until this time to move into the new schedule. KEEP THAT DATE OF SEPTEMBER 12 IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS WE BEGIN OUR NEW SCHEDULE THAT DAY.
We gather around the Table of Grace this Lord's Day on Communion Sunday.
And bring a friend with you as we come for this special time together.
See you then,
Steve
New Sunday Schedule
NEW WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12
8:15 - 9:15 (Worship)
9:30 - 10:30 (Bible Study)
10:45 - 11:45 (Worship)
Survey on Sunday
New Worship Schedule Interests Survey
AND
2011 Committee Assignments Survey
They're Going Out Again on Sunday!
Thank you for your Responses
Quote of the Week
"If you don't have any charity in
your heart, you have the worst kind of
heart disease." (Bob Hope)
Sermon Title/Text for Sunday
COMMUNION SUNDAY
"A Second Helping"
John 13:1-12
Read Through the Bible in a Year
September 6: Ezekiel 32-34
September 7: Ezekiel 35-37
September 8: Ezekiel 38-39
September 9: Ezekiel 40-41
September 10: Ezekiel 42-43
September 11: Ezekiel 44-45
September 12: Ezekiel 46-48
Pathfinders Road Trip to Ruston
On Thursday, September 9, the Pathfinders Bible Study Class, United Methodist Women and others who are interested will be heading to Ruston for a Road Trip!
They're leaving the Church at 4:00 P.M. and will head to Ruston for a bus tour of the United Methodist Children's Home and dinner at Landry's Market Place.
A few seats are still available. See at Pathfinder or call the Church Office (929-2307) for more information.
Join the Group to visit and see a long time mission of the Church - and enjoy great fellowship together!
North Shreveport Food Pantry
SEPTEMBER MISSIONS EMPHASIS
North Shreveport Food Pantry
Housed at North Highlands United Methodist Church
Supported by Five Churches in Blanchard/North Shreveport
Take a Grocery Bag, Fill It and Return It
to NorthPoint Narthex (about $25 to fill)
Love Offering Donations Received
During the Month of September
We have just spoken with the Food Pantry folks at North Highlands and they are in desperate need of help. Our support this month could not come at a better time. Thank you for your support!
Moore About Students
We were blessed with almost 60 in attendance during Student PrimeTime on Wednesday, and the chicken spaghetti made by Tammy Herbert was great! Big "ups" to her for the huge pan of chicken spaghetti, sugar and chocolate chip cookies.
The lesson tonight was on the subject of lying from the book of Proverbs, and how it is mentioned twice in the six things God hates the most.
Everyone enjoyed the slideshow from Magic Springs, and we are looking forward to another great trip coming up in December to Branson.
Be here Sunday for a fun filled lesson.......
God Bless,
Kevin Moore
Pictorial Directory Update
If you have "activity pictures" of our Church Family in recent months that you feel might be good for the Pictorial Directory, please call Sharon Dutton (Directory Coordinator) @ 773-7251 or the Church Office @ 929-2307. Please place your name and phone number on the back of the photo when submitting, or request instructions for e-mailing photographs. If possible, please submit those photos in by this Sunday, September 5.
UPwords
"You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household." (Ephesians 2:19)
Ushers and Greeters
WHO'S UP
September 5
USHERS: Larry Bagley, Danny Lawler, Kevin Moore, Jamie Scantlin
GREETERS: Robin Brown, Kevin Moore, Jamie Scantlin, Monica Scantlin
WHO'S ON DECK
September 12
8:15 USHERS: Pat Collins, Tommy Fleetwood
8:15 GREETERS: Liz Collins, Pat Collins, Tammy Fleetwood, Tommy Fleetwood
10:45 USHERS: Wayne Durr, Larry Bagley, Tom Erwin, Danny Lawler
10:45 GREETERS: Johnnye Durr, Wayne, Durr, Stacy Erwin, Mary Parsons
UPcoming on the Calendar
September 5 - Sunday
Communion Sunday
North Shreveport Food Pantry Emphasis
September 6 - Monday
Labor Day
(Church Office Closed)
September 9 - Thursday
Pathfinders Class to Landry's
Marketplace in Ruston
(Leave Church at 4:00 P.M.)
September 10 - Friday
Northwood High School Football Team Meal
(3:00 P.M., Northwood High School)
September 12 - Sunday
NEW SUNDAY SCHEDULE BEGINS
8:15 - 9:15 = Worship
9:30 - 10:30 = Bible Study
10:45 - 11:45 = Worship
North Shreveport Food Pantry Emphasis
September 14 - Tuesday
Stewardship Committee, 6:00 P.M.
Administrative Council, 6:30 P.M.
September 19 - Sunday
NEW SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:15 - 9:15 = Worship
9:30 - 10:30 = Bible Study
10:45 - 11:45 = Worship
North Shreveport Food Pantry Emphasis
Sunday Night at the Movies
(5:00 P.M., Worship Center)
September 26 - Sunday
NEW SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:15 - 9:15 = Worship
9:30 - 10:30 = Bible Study
10:45 - 11:45 = Worship
North Shreveport Food Pantry Emphasis
NorthPoint 101 Class
(5:00 P.M., Worship Center)
September 29 - Wednesday
Annual Charge Conference
(5:30 P.M., Worship Center)
Trivial Pursuits
When George Washington was elected President, there was a king in France, a czarina in Russia, an emperor in China, and a shogun in Japan. Only the office of President remains today.
Holy Land Trip in 2011
We're making plans now for a trip to the Holy Land in the Spring of 2011. If you're interested in accompanying the Pastor in this life-changing trip, contact him at docswf@yahoo.com
IF YOU NEED INFORMATION RELATED TO ITINERARY, AIRFARE, ETC., PLEASE PHONE THE CHURCH OFFICE (929-2307) AND SPEAK TO NAN ABOUT YOUR REQUEST.
The dates of the trip are March 7-16, 2011 and will involve a tour of Israel including: Tel Aviv, Mt. Carmel, Nazareth (Jesus' boyhood home), the Sea of Galilee (Capernaum, Beatitudes Site, Mt. Hermon, Baptism in the Jordan River), Jericho, Dead Sea, Masada, Bethlehem (Jesus' Birthplace) and Jerusalem (Temple Mount, Wailing Wall, Upper Room, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane and Communion in the Garden Tomb).
Make your plans now to go on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Our Deepest Sympathies
Our deepest Christian sympathies go to Dan and Denise Maples in the passing of Denise's grandmother, Ms. Lera Woodard. Her memorial service was Wednesday, September 1, at Rose-Neath (Marshall Street). Be sure and remember this family in your thoughts and prayers.
From the Old Church Bulletin Files...
PROOFREADERS NEEDED...
"The Pastor would appreciate it
if the ladies of the Church would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Saturday."
Bible Study/Worship Service Times
Please forward along to your family and friends this e-message about our Church and the service times for Bible study, Worship and other activities:
Bible Study for All Ages - 9:30 A.M.
Children's Church (Ages 5-11) - 10:30 A.M.
MORNING WORSHIP - 10:30 A.M.
Student PrimeTime - Wednesdays @ 6:30 P.M.
(Middle and High School Students)
"First Wednesday" Bible Study/Supper
(First Wednesday of Each Month @ 6:00 P.M.)
Boy Scouts (Troop 48) - Mondays @ 6:30 P.M.
Cub Scouts (Pack 91) - Tuesdays @ 6:30 P.M.
The Next-to-Last Word
We continue to develop and improve the exterior of our Church, so staying "in the lines" - that is, staying on the drives and parking lots will be increasingly important for all of us.
Often, there are ruts in the lawn and this week - in the flower beds to the side of the front door.
We are moving at this time to plant and landscape the front of our Church Building and will be doing so in the next few weeks - to make it even more attractive.
Please be extra careful as you drive through and around the Church.
