The Grapevine. New Covenant United Methodist Church. Corner. Pastor s. January 2013 THOUGHTS OF THE PASTOR

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1 The Grapevine January 2013 The 2013 Planning Session has been scheduled for Saturday, January 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Following a brief time of breakfast and fellowship, we will prayerfully spend some time planning for our ministry together in While this planning session is for members of the Administrative Council, all persons who are a part of New Covenant Church are welcome to attend. (Please bring a breakfast item for all to enjoy.) New Covenant United Methodist Church Corner THOUGHTS OF THE PASTOR My daughter, Heather, spent 2 ½ years serving our country in the Peace Corps on the continent of Africa. She lived in a small village in the northern part of Zambia without the benefit of electricity or running water. During her time there, this Dad had the joy of going to visit her in Zambia, to see the beauty of the Zambian countryside, and to meet the people of the village where she lived. One of the people I met there was a man named Lapson, the patriarch of the village where Heather lived and worked. I brought gifts for all the people of the village where Heather lived, but I brought a special gift for Lapson. Heather had shared with me that he wanted a new Bible and that his old Bible was weathered and worn. Lapson had literally given pages out of his Bible to others who he thought would benefit from the Word. One of the most touching moments for me during my time in Zambia was giving that Bible to Lapson and seeing tears stream down his cheeks as I put that book into his hands. While Lapson had little riches as the world would see them, he truly knew what a rich treasure is God s word. As you read this, a new year of 2013 is only days away or only days old. I am excited to share with you that 2013 will be the year of the Bible here at New Covenant Church. I invite you to join me in a journey through the Bible in 2013 as we read through the holy scriptures together. By reading 3 chapters a day 6 days a week and 5 chapters on one day a week, we can read through the entire Bible in There will be a reading plan made available to help you do this in There also will be other resources to help you along the way such as the following: gatherings throughout the year as we complete reading sections of the Bible such as the New Testament and Old Testament small group opportunities where people can share their thoughts or questions about what they are reading. We will be encouraging Sunday School classes to give a few minutes weekly to what they read during the past week. My weekly messages in worship will focus on one of the passages of scriptures we read together during the last week. I truly believe that we as followers of Christ and we as a Church will be transformed by this journey through the Bible in Come along on this journey through the Bible in 2013, and discover again or for the first time the treasure of God s word. Pastor Randy Wall Pastor s

2 Happy New Year!!!! I pray God blesses us all this coming year. This year in youth ministry I feel God is going to do some great things that will make a difference in peoples lives. As most have seen, we have a very special group of young people that are eager to serve Christ. This year they will have a chance to do just that in a ministry of their choice. This will be called Student Lead Teams where youth will recruit others, youth and adults, to begin a ministry they feel strongly about. This could be from service work of setting up chairs and tables or calling each youth or contacting and connecting with new youth. It could also be starting a ministry to help elders or those with special needs, the homeless, orphans or adopting a child overseas through Compassion. We have already had one youth step up and speak up to take over organizing, inventorying and making goodie bags for RITI. Hannah Carpenter decided on her own she wanted to do this and then contacted the people she needed to talk to about doing it. I have seen her work very hard already on this ministry and we all should be proud we have such compassionate youth. To close, I want to mention a few things coming up. Winter Jam this year is January 5th at Time Warner Arena. It is a Saturday this year, yeah!!!!! Also the second weekend in February, we are planning a ski trip to Lake Junaluska. Lastly, on March 15th, Live Out Loud, our youth praise band, has been asked to play at an Aktion Club fundraising event. What makes this exciting is the fundraiser is at a Charlotte Checkers hockey match. So LOL will be playing at Time Warner Arena!!!!! If your not familiar with Aktion Club, they help those with special needs through the ARC of Mecklenburg and the Kiwanis Club. If you can, make plans to come out March 15th and see a hockey game. Tickets are $15 and $7 of that goes to the Aktion Club. Personally, I am really excited about this year. Thank you everyone who helps, prays, and supports our youth. I love them so much, and all of you too. God Bless. Todd Guest Blood Pressure Screenings will be taken on Sunday, January 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the parlor. Questions, see Robin Lanham, Betty Simmons or Judy Price! The Trustees will meet to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary on January 6th at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. On Sunday, January 13th, at 10:45 a.m., the Children s Council will meet to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary in the parlor, and the Committee on Lay Leadership will meet to elect a Vice Chairperson and Secretary in the sanctuary. 9:00 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Service Barry Rhyne Curt Deskus Bill Hamilton Tim Reavis William T. Hamilton 6801 Leisure Town Rd., Apt. 109 Vacaville, CA SPC Carson, Jayson FSC 2/327 No Slack FOB Joyce APO AE Unclassified Donnie Lanham Jerry Miller

3 Visitation Teams for January Jan 6th Bobby & Jane Riggins Jan 13th Shannon Reavis & Debbie Stewart Jan 20th Gregg & Cindy Ganous Jan 27th Marvin, Janet & Matt Hinson Happy Anniversary! Steve & Diane Hinson 2 Joe & Sherrill Beatty 3 Sam & Judy Price 3 Steve & Missy Michael 5 Gregg & Cindy Ganous 9 Jerry & Ernestine Carroll 9 Roger & Donna Jordan 9 John & Patty Park 16 Calvin & Mayoris Hart 28 Paul & Jean Henkel 30 Rickey & Anita Hallman 30 OOPS... Did we miss your birthday or anniversary? Please let us know! Drop a note off by the office so that our records can be updated. Hannah Carpenter 1 Angel Silver 5 Vic Beatty 9 Lisa Henkel 10 David Shirley 11 Rodney Henkel 12 Amy Jackson 12 Patty Park 12 Collin Sumner 12 Amelia Matzke 13 Jessica Sprinkle 14 Tom Dougherty 15 Baron Smith 17 Ruth Allen 20 Eddie Nantz 20 Allison Tench 20 Ray Reynolds 21 Barbara Jones 22 David Moore 22 Mayoris Hart 23 Bridget Matzke 24 Nancy Gasperson 25 Marvin Hinson 26 Seth Hutchison 27 Johnny Stewart 29 Bryan Abernathy 31

4 Important Dates/Activities Fellowship Meal Please join us for our Fellowship Meal on Wednesday, January 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Food for the tummy and friends for the soul! Menu to be announced. We will need desserts and beverages. This meal is being sponsored by the Lost and Found Sunday School Class. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund. UMM Breakfast The UMM breakfast has been scheduled for Sunday, January 13th, at 7:00 a.m., in the FLC. Lay Speakers The New Covenant Lay Speakers will meet on Jan. 18th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., at the church. If you would like to be included in the New Covenant group, please contact Kim Reese at Casey Pittman, Cheryle Bridges Bill & Bess Willard Chuck Staton Family, David Staton Dan Moore, Gail Moore Sam Owen, Sheri Bunch Cynthia Stickel Rodger Baucom, Lewis Baucom Melinda Rodriquez Josh Lusk, Bob Lazevnick Carly Graham, Pat Brown Joe Beatty, Fred McCoy Ruth Bower, Steve Gantt Steve & Karen Carter Peggy Brockenbrough, David Sellers Tattie Boerkel Pansy Calvert, T.W. Nickel Mildred Morrison Family The Unemployed, Unspoken Aloma Dougherty, Canipe Family Roger & Wendy Blantons Little Girl Inez McConnell Family Ruth Allen, Hannah Martin Charlie & Vertie Cox Troops, Joe Vellers Family Jerry & Polly Miller Dave Humphrey, Donald Kiser Family Morgan, Jerry Clawson Family Elsie Hutchison, Eddie Putt Family Denise Orr, Josh Vaughn Family Leroy Allen Towle Family, Steve Blackley Families of CT Victims Chad Minehart, Brian Ellis Family Mason, Marrianne Bryant Hampton Emma Stowe Jody Biggerstaff Family Pat Talbert Casterline Family Scott Cambell Jr. & Family Winifred Bridges Brandy Firefighters, Police & Teachers Olin Laws Paul & Eloise Warren Philip Austin Steven Bennett Don & Sue Miller Jimmie & Peggy Cranfield Bonnie Mast David Mullis Family Emily McGowan, Jennifer Simpson Molly Canaday Family Billy, Lydia, William & Hannah Smith Tom Roberts Ginger Owens Our Country Joan Estes Family Jason Wilcox David Tench Ann Crocker, Frances Smithey Sue Wickersham Family Donnie Perry Ruth Michelle Stroupe Lynn Robinson Ward Family Nick Henderson Remember those who cannot be a part of our fellowship on a regular basis: Ruth Allen Terrace Ridge Assisted Living 1251 East Hudson Blvd. Gastonia, NC (704) Gerald Carroll 321 Winding Trl. Stanley, NC (704) Jane Waldroop Woodlawn Haven Rest Home 301 Craig St., Room B4 Mt. Holly, NC If there is someone you would like to put on this list, please call the church office.

5 January 6 January 13 January 20 January Nursery Schedule 9:00 11:00 Cindy & Cameron Ganous Samuel & Anna Davenport John & Kelly Carpenter Luann Elliott & Polly Miller Robin & Lauren Lanham Michelle Stroupe & Christy McInnis Dustin & Danielle Hutchison Bryan & Crystal Abernathy Debbie & Emily Stewart Carol & Christian Kelly Hawkins & January 27 Sam & Judy Price Thomas Wayne Beatty Thank you for helping with our nurseries! If you can t make your assigned Sunday, please contact Amy Jackson & Luann Elliott for 9:00 a.m. and Marjorie Goodling & Dannette Carson for 11:00 a.m..

6 UMW Morning Circle Please join the UMW Morning Circle on Thursday, January 10th, at 10:00 a.m., at the church. All ladies are invited to attend. UMW Morning Circle Volunteer at Mt. Holly Adult Day Care On the second Tuesday of every month, the UMW Morning Circle will volunteer at the Mt. Holly Adult Day Care. They will be leaving the church at 9:30 a.m. to go to the day care center. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please see Carol Thomas or Lynda Sims. UMW Hart Circle The UMW Hart Circle will meet January 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Karen Rhyne. Missy Michael will lead our lesson on Taming the Tongue and Group 3 will provide refreshments. Group 3 members are Gail Foster, Cindy Ganous, Robin Lanham, Marjorie Goodling and Micah Little. We hope you can join us as we show our support for our new Hart Circle Leaders, Luann Elliott as Chairperson, Marjorie Goodling as Treasurer and Sherrill Beatty will continue to be the Hart Circle Secretary. UMW Unit Meeting The UMW Unit meeting will be held on Thursday, January 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Our new Co- Presidents, Missy Michael and Judy Price will preside. The new UMW Secretary will be Kim Reese and Carol Thomas will continue her duties as Unit Treasurer. Acolytes for January Jan 6th Kevin Sellers Jan 13th Christian Thomas Jan 20th Leah Carpenter Jan 27th Ginny Overbay There will be information sessions for young people and their parents who are interested in being a part of a Spring, 2013 Confirmation Class at the following times: Sunday, January 27th, from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the church parlor or Wednesday, January 30th, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the church parlor. Questions, see Pastor Randy. January Special Mission Offering Our January Special Mission Offering will assist Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County. Crisis Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit pro-life organization of committed Christians sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and actively helping women, men and families in crisis pregnancy situations. They are supported by individuals, churches, and the local community, so they are able to provide their services free of charge. They treat each individual with kindness and compassion and direct them to the appropriate resources. Crisis Pregnancy Center provides a warm and safe environment to everyone while providing information about pregnancy. Our offering will be received on January 6th during both worship services. Thank you in advance for your donations.

7 Church Staff Ministry Team Rev. Randy Wall Pastor Todd Guest Director of Youth Ministry At New Covenant Sunday through Thursday Linda Stroup Church Secretary At New Covenant Monday through Thursday Janet Hinson Director of Music At New Covenant Wednesday and Sunday Church Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM NEW COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lucia-Riverbend Hwy. Mt. Holly, NC Phone: Fax: The Body of Christ: Going in Faith, Growing in Love, and Serving Others