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Weekly Newsletter of New Beginnings UMC May 24, 2020
Sunday 5/24
8:00a Join us online for worship
Monday 5/25 8:00a Church Office closed Happy Memorial Day
Tuesday 5/26
8:00a Church office open until 4pm 10:00a Staff Meeting
Wednesday 5/27 8:00a Church Office open until 4pm
Thursday 5/28 8:00a Church Office open until Noon
Friday 5/29 8:00a Church Office closed
Sunday 5/31 8:00a Join us online for worship 11:00a Tailgate Worship Noon Farewell Tailgate Lunch
At this time, all in – person worship services and daytime and evening events have been suspended until further notice.
This Week’s Activities
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Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. — John 17:25-26 Things are up in the air! Like all of you, my family and I have been living in the uncertainty of this time. The past two months have been unlike anything I have experienced. I admit that I was not prepared for this as a parent, a husband, or a pastor (they don’t train you for pandemics). Add no school to the mix, an unexpected move with a fluid departure date, and an unknown return to “in-person” worship…and, yeah, things have been up in the air! I do not simply want a return to normal; I need to return to some structure. I like structure. I like knowing what to expect and how to plan for the expected. And, I would like to feel confident that Walmart will have some Charmin when I go there next… Am I alone in feeling this way? I’m guessing I am not alone. I was shopping the other day when I crossed paths with a member of our church. She and I had a wonderful conversation. We shared our disappointment of living separate from one another as a congregation for so long; and, we shared our hopes of having opportunities to gather in some form in the near future. At the end of the conversation, our friend simply said, “I miss the hugs.” I said, “I know what you mean. I know I am supposed to keep my distance, but may I offer you a hug.” She accepted. There was something in our exchange of words and, also, our exchange of Christian embrace that speaks to what I believe a lot of us are feeling. We miss one another! It is that simple.
Separate but not
This Sunday’s Sermon
This Sunday’s sermon focuses on living as one unified body of believers that we may reflect the love that binds the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
You are invited to join us for online worship with a video that will be available after 8:00am this Sunday.
A link to access that video will be emailed to our newsletter subscribers.
Other Access Points Are:
NBUMC Website Facebook YouTube
Graduate Sunday moved to June 14th Originally scheduled for May 17th, Graduate Sunday has been rescheduled for June 14th at the 11:00 service. If you are graduating from High School or College in 2020, we would like to get some information from you so we can recognize your accomplishments this day.
High School: Full Name, Parent Names, High School you attend, College or other plans, along with no more than 11 photographs.
College: Full Name, Parents Name, College attended, major of study or degree, along with 1 photograph.
If you have photos that need to be scanned, I can do that—just make arrangements with Lisa Diestler to schedule a time to drop them off. You can email your photos in JPEG or PNG format to [email protected]
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My message this Sunday will discuss the “oneness” to which we are called as a Christian community. Our lesson comes from John 17, which concludes with these verses: “Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” (John 17:25-26) Jesus appeals to his Father. He has made the name of his Father known to his disciples/followers so that they will know the love of God through Jesus. Things may be up in the air for you. I know they are for me. And, at the end of the day, I simply miss being in community with other believers. I miss the unity shared through a common faith. The Good News for all of us, though, is that the love of God in Jesus Christ is still very real! Nothing can separate us from that love. In this time of the unexpected, rest in the assurance of God’s love for you and know the power of His love in Jesus Christ. Blessings, Pastor Ross
The Church Office will be closed on Monday May 25th for Memorial Day. Have a happy and safe holiday. We remember and honor the men and women who have died while serving our country.
Mark your calendars!
Tailgate Worship Service and Farewell Celebration Sunday, May 31st 11:00am Back Parking Lot Bring a lawn chair and lunch and join us for worship in the back parking lot, featuring our Praise Team.
Following worship will be a time for lunch, fellowship and music by the Praise Team as we wish Pastor Ross, Ginny, James Edward, Patterson and Gaines Chellis farewell and blessings on their move to Duncan Memorial UMC in Georgetown, SC.
A box for cards and gifts will be available in the church office next Tuesday-Thursday from 8am –4pm and will also be available at the tailgate worship service.
If you are not able to attend service that day, or if it is raining we will also have our usual online service at 8am for you to view.
Praise and Prayer Worship Service Sunday, June 7th 11:00am Back Parking Lot This service will be a time of song and prayer led by Richey Blackwood and our Praise Team. Bring a lawn chair, your family and friends and make plans to join us. There will also be an online message sent out at 8am for you to view if you are unable to attend.
3K– 4th Grade
KidLink
Pray for our Children and Youth Campaign starts May 18- June 1st NBUMC's "Pray for me" campaign has launched and will run until June 1, covering the last two weeks of our school districts year. Participants will commit to lifting our children/youth in prayer daily during that window of time, a simple act that has eternal impact. Prayer prompts will be provided. *If you signed up through the church wide email, your response has already been recorded. If you still want to participate, please contact Sarah Pruitt at [email protected] Thank you!
KidLink Daily Devotions with Mrs. Sarah Mrs. Sarah provides a daily devotion for our KidLink friends! Available online, this video series provides a brief devotion delivered via email for viewing when it works best for your family. If you want to join in, just contact Sarah at the address below.
KidLink Newsletter Mrs. Sarah puts out a weekly newsletter to connect parents with Sunday school lessons and ways to stay involved. It is also full of ideas and resources for parents, grandparents and caregivers to do with the kids. If you would like to be included, please email her at the address below.
For more information on any Children’s Events, Contact Sarah Pruitt at [email protected]
5-12th Grade
For more information on any Youth events, Contact Pastor Ross at [email protected]
Daily Devotions for Youth Our team recently started a daily devotion and encouragement thread for NBUMC students using the app GroupME. If your NBUMC student would like to participate but did not receive the invitation to join GroupME, please email Sarah Pruitt at [email protected] and we will add them to the list.
Did You Miss a Sermon?
We are posting the sermons online in video and podcast format.
Video: Visit our website: www.newbeginningsumc.org
Click on the “Resource” tab and then "Sermons”.
Podcast: Visit Buzzsprout.com
https://www.buzzsprout.com/194909
May 10, 2020
Our Presence
Traditional No Service
Contemporary No Service
Sunday Total 0
Our Gifts YTD Actual
Income $204,920.53
Expense $202,443.02
Last week’s giving $8,578.00
Prayer Requests To submit a prayer request:
• Email to [email protected]
• Write them on the Sunday Bulletin Communication Card.
• Visit the Prayer tab on our website.
If want to pray for concerns please send an e-mail to: [email protected] to be added to the list.
Congregational Care
• Congregational Care Information: Sue Miller [email protected] 864-590-2651
• For a phone call or visit: Sue Miller [email protected] 864-590-2651
• For cards or mail: Nancy Hallgren [email protected] 864-578-9761 For congratulatory, illness or death.
• For Meals: due to illness, surgery or accident or funeral services. Sue Miller [email protected] 864-590-2651
• Prayer Shawl Ministry: Prayer shawls for anyone who is seriously ill or going through a serious life challenge. Jane Wofford [email protected] 864-494-1176
• Stephen Ministry: Christian care for those experiencing a life challenge or crisis. Rev. Ross Chellis [email protected] 864-599-1303
Registration for Child Care Child care is available free of charge for all church ministry meetings and church -sponsored events (unless indicated). No reservations are needed for worship services. Reservations required 48 hours in advance.
• Complete the Child Care request on the Sunday Bulletin Communication Card.
• Visit the Nursery tab and register on the church website.
Church Calendar The official church event calendar is on our website. Contact Lisa Diestler at [email protected].
Text to Give Simply send a text to 864-952-0918 with the amount you wish to contribute. Once you register, future giving is easy. Just send a text with the amount you wish to give and it will process automatically. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
Fellowship Class Leaders: Cathy Blair & Sandra Shaw Room 4, M & M Center
Foundation Class Study of the book of Hebrews Leader: Brian Cannon Lecture and Bible Study Room 6, M & M Center
Living by Grace Class The Daniel Dilemma by Chris Hodges Leader: Sonya Floyd Room 7, M & M Center
Live It Class Study of the Book of Genesis Leader: Wes Craven Room 1, M & M Center
G.I.F.T. Class - Growing in Faith Together Everybody Always by Bob Goff Leader: Phil Griswold Room 3 M & M Center
Tired Parents Class The Gospel Project Leader: Ginny Chellis Room 8, M & M Center
Weathering the Storm - Young Adults Unafraid by Adam Hamilton Leader: Frank Adams Room 5, M & M Center
Youth Sunday School
Junior High Class - Grades 7 - 8 Youth Building Senior High Class - Grades 9 - 12 Youth Building
Children’s Sunday School
Children’s Classes - Grades K3 - 6 KidLink Building
Sunday School 9:45am
Office Hours 8:00am- 4:00pm Monday – Thursday Closed Friday
210 Rainbow Lake Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Phone: 864-599-1303
www.newbeginningsumc.org
Reverend Ross Chellis Pastor [email protected]
Sarah Pruitt Children’s Ministry Director [email protected]
Lisa Diestler Communications Lead [email protected]
Jeannie Smith Director of Traditional Music Ministries [email protected]
Richey Blackwood Director of Contemporary Music Ministries [email protected]
Tonya Miller Financial Administrator [email protected]
Ryan Hyatt Worship Tech Coordinator [email protected]
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