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

 

Helpers Needed for Homebound Ministry

Helpers Needed for Homebound Ministry


The Homebound Visitation Ministry at Noel United Methodist Church is a team of members who minister the homebound members who are unable to attend church or church functions. 

Volunteers for the homebound ministry are matched with a member to become their link to our congregation by providing scheduled visits, or making phone calls, writing notes, delivering altar flowers or helping out in a variety of other ways that reach out to that person in Christian love.

If you, or your Sunday School class, would like to volunteer to help or "adopt" a member, please contact Terri Wehlander at the church office 221-5207 or home 219-9009 or email twehlander@noelumc.org <blocked::mailto:twehlander@noelumc.org> . 

Also contact the church office if you know of a member who could benefit from the homebound visitation ministry.   Our homebound members are those who are confined with limitations to their residential home, assisted living facility or nursing homes. 



Terri Wehlander
Visitation Ministry


Matthew 25: 40 "I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you overlooked or ignored one of these, you did it to me.'



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Cole Slaw Recipe from Fish Fry

Hey everybody,

 

I’ve been asked to share the Oriental Cole Slaw recipe from the Fish Fry the other night so here goes:

 

ORIENTAL COLE SLAW

 

1 large bag shredded mixed cabbage

½ cup sesame seeds

½ cup slivered almonds

1 pkg. ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)

1 bunch of thinly sliced green onions

 

Dressing:

¼ cup sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

6 Tbsp. white vinegar

2 tsp. Accent

 

Mix dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.  Toast sesame seeds and almonds separately.  Sesame seed burn quickly.  Mix together.  Crumble ramen noodles and combine all three.  Mix cabbage and onions.  When ready to serve, combine noodle mixture with cabbage and add dressing. 

About 8 servings.

 

P.S. I had some people share that they used sunflower seeds instead of sesame seeds and used cider vinegar instead of white vinegar for this recipe.

 

Hope you enjoy serving this to your family and friends.

 

In Christian Service,

 

Sue Kamm

Summer Youth Fun!!!

Roach motel (conference overbooked)...$39 a night
Synchronized swimming...priceless!

A MOM'S PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE AT NOEL

A MOMS PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE AT NOEL

 

One of the main reasons we joined Noel is so our sons, ages 9 and 11 at the time, would have a great group of kids to hang around and keep them grounded as they grew.  There are many times as parents that we second guess ourselves on the decisions we make, so when one of them turns out to be right, it is truly a blessing.  This past weekend at the end of summer youth retreat, Come to the Cross, I got a full day of witnessing how wonderful a church family can be.  This was a day full of swimming, skiing, tubing, and tons of food, but is was also a day memories are made of.  Our boys have had four years in this church and the relationships they have developed will stay with them for a lifetime.  From building with our Pastor in North Carolina and working in the kitchen with grandmothers to playing trench ball in the gym, my boys have had the privilege of witnessing God’s hand in so many age ranges, cultures and situations.  We are truly blessed to belong to this family of faith.  I take great comfort in knowing that there are strong friendships here that my children can rely on for guidance and support when they need it.  A mother couldn’t ask for anything more.

 

Remove price tags from people. Everyone has worth, the excitement lies in the discovery of thier value.- Leo Buscaglia

 

Have a Wonderful Day!

 

June Rose Dowis

Noel UMC

(318) 221-5207

 

Back to School and back to Church!

Hey Fiends!

Hope everybody is falling into the back to school mode and life is good. I just wanted to remind everyone that our small groups are kicking off again and we have several really good ones offered. Please check out the list on the home page and sign up for something. I'm sure others will invite you too, but you are certainly invited to "Christianity 101" that I will be teaching. This class is a refresher, beginner course in what we believe. If it's been a while since you went over that, just coming back to church in general or you never really got a hold on it, this class just might be for you.

We will cover basic Christianity and we will even give you a Bible for FREE! What a deal! Hope to see you there.

Shalom, Pastor Dave

NOEL'S LIBRARY-CHECK IT OUT!!

 

Hey Guys, Noel’s Librarian here.  That’s right, Noel UMC has a library, not only does Noel have a library, it is the oldest church library in Shreveport.  Just because we are old and steeped in tradition, it doesn’t mean we aren’t up-to-date.   We have a wide selection of books/videos/dvds/cds/ etc. to choose from.  We also have been known to have copies of summer reading material for those of us who wait until the last minute to get going.  And lately, we have a group of people making a dent in a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Our regular hours are Sundays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  During the week, just call between 8:30-5:00, 3:00 on Fridays and we can more than likely accommodate your visit.   If you haven’t checked out our library in a while, or if you didn’t even know we existed, come check us out!  (318) 221-5207 or email at jdowis@noelumc.org

 

Experience is what you get when you didn't get what  you wanted-Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

 

Have a wonderful Day!

 

June Rose Dowis

Noel UMC

221-5207

 

Women's Mission Opportunity 2009

Women of Shreveport/Bossier

Recently, I have truly felt God’s calling me to organize a non-denominational women’s work week around Shreveport/Bossier. Noel ladies made a wonderful trip to New York City and did mission work at World Vision, Yorkville Food Pantry and the Taft Houses please see the picture below. It was fabulous! During this trip God kept prodding me that we have things in your back door.

Upon my return to Shreveport, I’ve visited with several churches and next June we are going to come together to work in different organizations around Shreveport/Bossier to help our neighbors. The dates are June 14 – 17, 2009 and it will be a wonderful few days. Ladies, join us and pass the word along to other women to check this opportunity out. Watch for M & M at work!

Join the team of Asbury Methodist, First Baptist Bossier, First Presbyterian and Noel in June 2009! Call me at 221-5207 to ask questions and sign up!

Sweet Blessings,

Debbie Covington

Caregivers Support Group

On the second Monday each month, the Caregivers Support Group meets in Noel’s ARK to have lunch, to have fellowship and to hear a speaker on a different topic related to care giving.  This month Annette Fortuna will be sharing with us about her experiences as a caregiver.  She’ll be giving us some hints on how to keep our spirits lifted while we are caring for a loved one or friend.  Coming to a support group helps because you can be around people who understand what you may be dealing with on a daily basis.  It also gives you a short break from your routine.   Just give us a call at 221-5207 to let us know you want to come.  Our next meeting is Monday, August 11 at 12 noon.  Maybe this is just what you need!

 

Sue Kamm,

Adult Ministries

Weekend of the Cross - A success!

Well, the youth are back from Weekend of the Cross and all went well. God showed up and provided clear blue skies (even though some of us prayed hard for rain to cool it off!)  But sunny it was and so were the people. What a great way to give back to the Shreveport Community. Weekend of the Cross is just one way that we try to “make a difference for the sake of Christ, starting right here!” Great job everyone!! 

 

In Christ,

Jonathan

 

Jonathan Andrews

Youth Director/Contemporary Worship Leader

Noel UMC

520 Herndon St

Shreveport, LA  71101

318-221-5207 (work)

318-834-2946 (cell)

jandrews@noelumc.org

 

I had good things planned for my life but God had GREAT things in store. -  J. A.

Women's Ministry Mission Trip

New York here we come! Fourteen women are headed to the The Big City Saturday morning and we ask for your prayers! We are going to work at the World Vision Storehouse, Yorkville Food Pantry, Taft House in East Harlem and we are going to visit some of the New York tourist sites.

We need your prayers and your support! Watch for us on Thursday morning on CBS Early Show. We will have a few Noel signs. We will do our best to get a sign up front for Noel. Have a wonderful week and we will see you back in our regular pews on Sunday, June 15, 2008.

Conspire Children's Ministry Conference

I just got back a week or so ago from Chicago where I attended the Willow Creek Association Conspire Children's Ministry Conference. The conference got its name by combining the words 'connect' and 'inspire'. It lived up to its name. There was lots of time for visiting with folks from all over the country which was interesting. Even though they talk funny, they face many of the same issues we face. (For some reason they thought I talked funny! What's up with that?!?) I got to experience some great worship and hear a variety of speakers. Some of the speakers included a Disney animator and a Disney voice talent director as well as Phil Vischer, who created Veggie Tales. The editor of "Children's Ministry Magazine" gave an inspiration talk. It was a lot to absorb in just 2.5 days. I came back with a few new ideas and refreshed energy, but I also came back with the belief that we are doing lots of things right. I'd love to tell you more about my trip. When you have a minute (or twenty), ask me about it.

Notes from Children's Ministries!

What a spring! The year is flying by, but I can't complain. I am counting the days until school is out almost as much as my children are! Summer is going to be great! You don't want to miss Beach Party VBS and Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading camps! They are both in July this year. Check out Noel's calendar frequently. Stuff is happening all the time!

Summertime at Noel!

Hey guys! We promise we haven't forgotten about you! Things are really busy these days at Noel. We are gearing up for one great summer. Mary is busy working on plans for another excellent VBS and Upward Sports Camp. Jonathan and the youth are planning on this year's Weekend of the Cross. Debbie is getting ready for the Ladybug's Women's Retreat. And not to mention Brian and the musical delights our choirs will be bringing us in the coming weeks! There might still be a chill in the air but summer is just around the corner and we're ready for ya! So come join us!

Also don't forget! We will be dedicating the Trickett Memorial Garden during all 3 worship services this Sunday, May 4. You can see photos of it by clicking the link in my post below.

Trickett Memorial Garden Photos

I have added photos of the Trickett Memorial Garden at Noel to the photo gallery. The garden will be dedicated on May 4, 2008. Click here to go to the gallery.

YOUTH - - - Weekend of the Cross

Weekend of the Cross is coming soon! If you are interested in the best local mission outreach available here in Shreveport, sign up now! Youth and adults welcome.

• Registration fee before May 1st -- $130
• Registration fee after May 1st --$150

Information and registration forms available at http://www.noelumc.org/connected/youth.html.

Spring Showers

I have updated the photo gallery with photos from the Spring Showers women's ministry event held on March 31. Click here to go to our gallery to see these photos and ones from the Easter Meal Celebration.