Noel's Library-Check it Out!

 

Noel’s Library – Check It Out!

 

A couple of things that are buzzing at the library, two books in particular. 

 

One is Same kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.  This book follows the relationship between two men, one a homeless drifter and the other a world traveling art dealer.  This unlikely friendship was the dream of the art dealer’s wife and the story is amazing and true.  Not only that, it takes place right in Red River Parish and Texas.  Very thought-provoking and inspiring.  We have two copies in the library, but they go fast.

 

The other book is The Shack by William P. Young.  This book has gotten a lot of press around town, even a discussion at Centenary College last week.  This work of fiction centers around a man whose daughter is abducted during a family vacation.  It is suspected that she has been murdered when evidence is found in a shack deep in the Oregon wilderness.  The father is invited back to the shack four years after the incident.  What he finds there will change his world forever.  The Shack wrestles with the timeless question? “Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?” We have two book copies and one cd.  All are checked out at this printing.

 

These are just two of the thousands of items we have in the Annie T. Munday Library.  Stop by to see us when you get a chance, it is a beautiful place to visit.

 

June R. Dowis/Librarian

REVOLVE

"On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, I will not be moved " --lyrics from Natalie Grant's "I Will Not Be Moved"

Thanks to a very generous, anonymous sponsor from Noel, twelve teenage girls and 6 adults drove over to Dallas September 19 for the REVOLVE Tour, which is sponsored by Women of Faith. The Friday night and all day Saturday event was lots of fun and proved to be an adventure for all of us. Natalie Grant and Hawk Nelson were headlining the music and the messages of both the songs and the speakers were great! The REVOLVE drama team was a favorite, as well as speaker, Chad Eastham. And who could miss the t-shirt/souvenir booth!

What an amazing thing to be in a room with 7,000 teenage girls who are laughing, singing and worshiping God!

Upward and other stuff!

Hey, everybody!  It’s almost time to sign up for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading!  Keep watching the website because pretty soon you will be able to sign up online.  I am working on getting that up and running right now.  If you prefer a paper form, those will be ready in about a month.  I’m excited and I hope you are, too!  I’ll let you know when online registrations can start.

 

 

Mary Green

Greater Gift Market

On Saturday October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Noel will host the Greater Gift Market in the Fellowship Hall. It will be a great opportunity to get a head start on the holiday season and to buy gifts that support sustainable, fair-trade markets around the world.

Last year, Noel (along with several other Methodist churches) hosted a Bead for Life sale and the response was incredible ----we sold out right away of the wonderful handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings! This year, Noel’s gym will be transformed into a one-stop gift shop featuring a variety of fair trade merchandise. Bead for Life items will be back, but they will be joined by other wonderful gift items from artisans and farmers from around the world. These artisans have been paid a fair price to produce their goods, and each purchase helps them to become more self-sufficient. We will feature a large selection of beautiful jewelry, purses, needlework, bath and body items, toys, holiday ornaments and other handcrafts, as well as coffees, teas and chocolates from Ten Thousand Villages and the Two Hands Worldshop. In addition, there will be alternative gift items available for purchase from our own Neighborhood Ministries and The Heifer Project.

Be sure to mark the date -- October 25 --on your calendar, and pass the word on to friends and co-workers. Flyers will be available in the church office if you would like to post them at your place of business. In addition, if you would like to help out on the day of the sale, please call the church office.


Linda Jamar

Women's Ministry Is Busy

Lots of activities are going on for women around Noel.  Join us Monday, September 15 at 5:30 for dinner and Bible study with Sister chicks.  We laugh a lot and share good fun during our Bible study together! 

 

Also, we have tickets for Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer!  Call today and reserve your ticket for $35.00.  You will definitely be glad that you attended this event at First Baptist Bossier on September 26 and 27.  Well worth your time and effort!

 

Jennie Dimkoff and The Storybook of Love will be here before we know it on October 18!  Again, an event you don’t want to miss out on.  Jennie is a gifted storyteller and you will truly be blessed by being a part of this special day!  Call today 221-5207 or go online at www.noelumc.org and register today!

 

Questions or ideas for women call me and let’s visit!  We believe all women should join together and encourage each other all the time!

 

Encouraging,

 

Debbie Covington

Director of Program and Women's Ministry

Noel Memorial United Methodist Church

(318) 221-5207 church

(318) 423-9000 cell

 

Remember, Psalm 3:3