Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10-11
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Children's Christmas Recital
Despite the weather scare, our children and families gathered for a Christmas recital. Thank you to Joy for coordinating this and to everyone who helped!Those who performed were:
Ashley Cook - piano
Caleb Bauer - piano
John Bauer - paino
Abby Crump - violin and voice
Paige Brooks - voiceElaine Ivy - violin and handbells
Lydia Ivy - cello and handbells
Billy Ivy - handbells
Carson White - voice
Joshua Bauer - voice
Cassandra Bauer - voice
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Training
I am excited to announce that there is a Children's and Youth Ministry Volunteer Training set for January 19th with Guest Presenter Tina Houser! She is a nationally known trainer in the area of Children's Ministry and is a published Sunday School Curriculum writer as well as the author of two books, More Than Cookies and Punch and It's Not Junk It's Resources!
Tina is ordained through the Church of God (Anderson) and has been working in children's ministry for 28 years. We are incredibly blessed to have Tina come lead us in training at New Life!!
Child care WILL BE provided. We just need folks to RSVP their attendance and how many children they are bringing. Breakfast will be served for all in attendance.
A special program is being presented for the kids at 10:00 a.m. Locally owned and operated pet store The Pet Jungle will be bringing in some exotic animals and teaching about pet care and the environment. The kids will also have a game time and be watching a movie during the morning.
EVERYONE from nursery volunteer through high school ministry is invited and encouraged to attend!
Jenni Sprague
Training--January 19, 2008
When: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: NLCC
Tina is ordained through the Church of God (Anderson) and has been working in children's ministry for 28 years. We are incredibly blessed to have Tina come lead us in training at New Life!!
Child care WILL BE provided. We just need folks to RSVP their attendance and how many children they are bringing. Breakfast will be served for all in attendance.
A special program is being presented for the kids at 10:00 a.m. Locally owned and operated pet store The Pet Jungle will be bringing in some exotic animals and teaching about pet care and the environment. The kids will also have a game time and be watching a movie during the morning.
EVERYONE from nursery volunteer through high school ministry is invited and encouraged to attend!
Jenni Sprague
Training--January 19, 2008
When: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: NLCC
Family Nights Kick-Off!
HDcv is back and will kick off our next round of family nights on January 9th! It'll start at 7p.m. and is for all ages. There will be no meal or other classes on this evening, but come ready to worship as a family!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Upcoming Events
A reminder of what's to come for this month - Christ Birthday Offering, Sunday December 16th, 2007
To Find out more about this offering, follow this link. What does it support?
Blood Drive - Sponsored by the REd Cross of Indiana
Saturday, December 22, 9a.m.-2p.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center if you'd like to donate.
Christmas Service, Sunday Evening, December 23rd - 6:30p.m. Join us for Carols and Communion
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Another Family Tradition!
The Brooks family -
One of our traditions that the kids have really enjoyed is our annual trek to the tree farm. Brett is a stickler for the live tree—I think because of the childhood stories his dad tells of when Santa would bring a live tree on Christmas Eve. Every year, our family goes to the tree farm and the search is on for that “perfect” tree—too fat, too thin, too tall... And every year, our budget dictates more of a Charlie Brown quality tree than a White House one. But that’s part of the beauty of it—the imperfections are what make it perfect. And you can always put the ugly side toward the wall. Anyway, after we agree on a tree, which is never easy, we spend the next half hour playing a game of hide and seek in the tree farm, which is a blast. We have done it every year since Paige was a toddler. We’ve done it in warmer weather, in the rain, and in the flurrying snow. We’ve hidden in tree holes, run across deer grazing, discovered praying mantises, and annoyed lots of other tree shoppers, I’m sure. But it’s a must-do tradition for our family; I think that Brett and I will be out there just the two of us even after the kids are out of the house on their own. :o)
One of our traditions that the kids have really enjoyed is our annual trek to the tree farm. Brett is a stickler for the live tree—I think because of the childhood stories his dad tells of when Santa would bring a live tree on Christmas Eve. Every year, our family goes to the tree farm and the search is on for that “perfect” tree—too fat, too thin, too tall... And every year, our budget dictates more of a Charlie Brown quality tree than a White House one. But that’s part of the beauty of it—the imperfections are what make it perfect. And you can always put the ugly side toward the wall. Anyway, after we agree on a tree, which is never easy, we spend the next half hour playing a game of hide and seek in the tree farm, which is a blast. We have done it every year since Paige was a toddler. We’ve done it in warmer weather, in the rain, and in the flurrying snow. We’ve hidden in tree holes, run across deer grazing, discovered praying mantises, and annoyed lots of other tree shoppers, I’m sure. But it’s a must-do tradition for our family; I think that Brett and I will be out there just the two of us even after the kids are out of the house on their own. :o)
Monday, December 3, 2007
Day of Prayer
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 4th has been designated as a day of prayer. Let's unite and as one voice go to the Lord, reflecting on His goodness, confessing our sins, interceding for the needs of our church family, and giving thanks to God for all that He has done and will do! The Bible says, "Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)
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