First United Methodist Church exists to glorify God as we Welcome persons into the body of Christ, help them Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ and Send them to serve in the world. First United Methodist Church Newton, North Carolina Loving People into the Kingdom of God in the Heart of Catawba County Bolivian Mission Trip April 22-May 2 This spring, First Methodist will join members of Central UMC in Asheville on a mis- sion trip to The Kory Wawanaca Children’s Home in Bolivia. Kory Wawanaca is lo- cated in the village of Tacachia which is nestled deep within the Andes Mountains, a few hours outside of the capital city of La Paz. The Home opened its doors in 2008 and now provides a loving home for twenty-one amazing children between the ages of four and thirteen. Kory Wawanaca is much more than a home – it’s a family. It’s a place where children regain their childhood and a place where God’s love abounds. The mission team will help with a current construction project of building an extension home in a nearby village in addition to building relationships with the children and staff. All level of abilities are welcome on this mission experience. David Greene will be leading the team from First Newton. Cost for the 11 day experience will be approximately $750- $1000. This includes airfare, lodging, meals and donation for construction costs. On Sunday, February 23, Carrie Blackburn Brown, Founder and Director of Kory Wawanaca, will be speaking in worship to share her story of the genesis of the ministry and how the Home provides a rehabilitative haven where children are healed through agriculture, nature, tranquility, and affection. If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact David Greene at [email protected]and visit: www.kwchildren.org. inspiring worship PRAISE SERVICE Reignites on march 2 9:00am the fellowship hall casual dress dynamic church uplifting music relevant teaching Thank You . . .For your generous support with the Souper Bowl of Caring, $730.44 was collected for Corner Table and ECCCM ministries. PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY are extended to Coye Kidd following the recent death of his brother, Kim Kidd, of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Also, we extend prayers and sympathy to the family of the Rev. Robert (Bob) Russell who died on Saturday, February 8th. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 13 at 12:00 pm at Salem Fu- neral Home, 120 S. Main Street in Winston-Salem with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 pm. A graveside ser- vice will follow at 2:30 pm at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church in Pur- lear, NC with a reception following the service.
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First United Methodist Church exists to glorify God as we Welcome persons into the body of Christ,
help them Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ and Send them to serve in the world.
First United Methodist Church Newton, North Carolina
Loving People into the Kingdom of God in the Heart of Catawba County
Bolivian Mission Trip
April 22-May 2
This spring, First Methodist will join members of Central UMC in Asheville on a mis-sion trip to The Kory Wawanaca Children’s Home in Bolivia. Kory Wawanaca is lo-cated in the village of Tacachia which is nestled deep within the Andes Mountains, a few hours outside of the capital city of La Paz. The Home opened its doors in 2008 and now provides a loving home for twenty-one amazing children between the ages of four and thirteen. Kory Wawanaca is much more than a home – it’s a family. It’s a place where children regain their childhood and a place where God’s love abounds.
The mission team will help with a current construction project of building an extension home in a nearby village in addition to building relationships with the children and staff. All level of abilities are welcome on this mission experience.
David Greene will be leading the team from First Newton. Cost for the 11 day experience will be approximately $750-$1000. This includes airfare, lodging, meals and donation for construction costs.
On Sunday, February 23, Carrie Blackburn Brown, Founder and Director of Kory Wawanaca, will be speaking in worship to share her story of the genesis of the ministry and how the Home provides a rehabilitative haven where children are healed through agriculture, nature, tranquility, and affection.
If you are interested in being a part of this mission experience, please contact David Greene at [email protected] and visit: www.kwchildren.org.
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Thank You . . .For your generous support with the Souper Bowl of Caring, $730.44 was collected for Corner Table and ECCCM ministries.
PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY are
extended to Coye Kidd following the
recent death of his brother, Kim Kidd,
of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
Also, we extend prayers and sympathy
to the family of the Rev. Robert (Bob)
Russell who died on Saturday, February
8th. Visitation will be on Thursday,
February 13 at 12:00 pm at Salem Fu-
neral Home, 120 S. Main Street in
Winston-Salem with a memorial service
to follow at 1:00 pm. A graveside ser-
vice will follow at 2:30 pm at Arbor
Grove United Methodist Church in Pur-
lear, NC with a reception following the
service.
*February 16-22, 2014* SUN. 8:45 Worship Service 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 2:00 Trustees Meeting 2:45 Youth to Abernethy Laurels 4:00 Journey
Betty Fernald Amy Cable Michael Eckard Lynn Delancey Rick Peyton Susan Reinhardt Danny Delancey Susan Reinhardt Lawrence Campbell Scott & Gina King Frank Hadley Scott & Gina King Anne Haluska Betty Jackson Amy Henry June Sherrill Sylvia & Dennis Moore Roy & Kaye Lewis
Out-of-Country Military: Scott Beal, Patrick Caldwell, Jacob Campbell, Keno Clark, Brent Cossich, Gary Hogan, Tai Orange.
In-Country Military: Andy Blanton, Todd Houtz, Corey Lail, Laird Lambeth, Brad McRee, Andrew Richardson, Michael Schell, Ty Shillito, Kyle L. Sigmon, Ryan Windham, President Obama & leaders.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT, February 2, 2014
Attendance: Sunday School 115 11:00 a.m. 177 8:45 a.m. 82 Offering: Tithes & Offerings $12,029.36 Initial Offering 20.00 Souper Bowl of Caring 730.44 Garden Fund 20.00 Capital Bldg. Campaign 5,740.00 $18,539.80
Attendance: Sunday School 106 11:00 a.m. 185 8:45 a.m. 92 Offering: Tithes & Offerings $9,064.80 Initial Offering 9.00 Hunger Fund 20.00 Love Labor Corps 150.00 Garden Fund 25.00 Capital Bldg. Campaign 1,635.00 $10,903.80
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEXT 2 WEEKS
NEW MEMBER
On Sunday, February 2 we welcomed Matt Isenhour into membership at First Church, Newton. He is the husband of Erica Isenhour and father of Layla and Ma-son. Matt joined by letter of transfer.
NEW ROBE FUND
Our congregation is so fortunate to a have a wonderful choir and dedicated group of acolytes and cross bearers. What would our worship service be like without them? They are so important because they help us focus our hearts and minds on the good news of Jesus Christ every Sunday when we gather for worship.
Now these groups need our help. Because of the age of our existing robes and because of the recent growth in our chancel choir, we are in desperate need of new robes for the chancel choir, acolytes, and cross bearers. Would you prayerfully consider being a part of making this happen? You can do so by making a generous gift to the New Robe Fund. The goal for this project is $6000.00. Your support will demonstrate to everyone who serves in the choir or as an acolyte and cross bearer that they are valued and appre-ciated.
ECCCM work days for First Methodist Church,
Newton will be on February 24-27.
Brandy Burnette—Catawba County Library Goody bags for children.
Community HelpersCommunity HelpersCommunity HelpersCommunity Helpers
Phyllis Watson—Emergency Management Services How to make a 911 call.
B. J. Williams—Newton Police Department School Resource Officer
Kids 4 Christ participants made pine cone bird feeders for Meals on Wheels recipients. Pastor David Greene
VOLUME XXXIII February 11, 2014 No. 3
First United Methodist Church 300 N. Main Ave. PO Box 926 Newton, NC 28658-926
Return Service Requested
First United Methodist Church Staff
David Greene, Senior Pastor cell: 828-461-5910 Lara “Willis” Greene, Associate Pastor cell: 828-461-5918 Nikki Cavin, 8:45am service Pianist John Coffey, Organist Brent Roland, Music Director Michael Roberts, Director of Praise Service Rose Bibeau, Children’s Music Julie Fowler, Director of Children’s Ministry Ann Cook, Administrative Assistant Ruth Rockett, Office Assistant Kayla Sigmon, Nursery Ministry Julia Macemore, Preschool Director
Church office phone: 828-464-8422 Website: www.fumcnewtonnc.org
First United Methodist Children’s Ministries Children's Sunday School
Walking on Water, Matthew 14: 22-23
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades will explore our topic this Sunday through Science activities with Jane Clark.
3rd, 4th & 5th graders will be Cooking with Gina King.
Children, share your Valentine love and remember to hug your Sunday School Teachers!!!
Kids for Christ —— Wednesdays 3:00pm - 5:30pm
The Valentine bags we made for our shut-ins were a big hit! We will continue with our theme of "Love Your Neighbor" for the rest of February. Please join us for a fun filled af-ternoon.
First Methodist Youth Ministries First Methodist Youth will be Valentine Caroling at Abernathy Laurels this Sunday, Feb. 16th. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 2:45 pm. We will help with the Ves-per's service from 3 to 5 pm at Abernathy, and then head to Geppeto's for dinner. Please bring money for your dinner. We will back at the church for pick up by 7:15 pm. All youth grades 6th - 12th are welcome to attend.
