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A Warm Welcome to our Special Guest Booklet
13146 Midlothian Turnpike • Box 187• Midlothian, VA 23113 Office: 804.794.4522 • [email protected] • www.newlifeumc.org
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A special greeting to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was a great blessing for New Life UMC to have you join us for service. The people of New Life United Methodist Church sincerely hopes you enjoyed your experience and that you felt welcome. Our hearts, our minds and our doors are always open. We look forward to seeing you again. May our Heavenly Father bless and keep you. Amen.
If you have any questions or would just like to talk with a staff person from New Life UMC, please feel free to call our main office number at 804.794.4522. You can also learn a little more about New Life UMC by visiting our outpost for Christ on the web at www.newlifeumc.org.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
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New Life United Methodist Church: Christian Education New Life UMC has many opportunities to learn about God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Please feel free to take advantage of any of these opportunities, as it is through the study of the Bible that we can understand God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and ourselves. Reading, discussing, and understanding the scripture is an integral part of being a Christian.
Sunday School New Life UMC has Sunday School classes each Sunday from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. for preschool–aged children through adults. The young children’s classes are separated into two or three grade levels per class, and the older youth are separated into a junior high school class and senior high school class. Currently, there are three Sunday School classes from which adults can choose to attend: the Adult Bible Study class, the Healing class (which studies biblically–based books about healing), and the Pathfinders (class which studies various books about scripture). At any time, however, a group of people can decide to start a new adult Sunday School class. Let us know if beginning a new adult class may interest you!
Children’s Worship After a special Children’s Message, which is delivered during the worship service, children in kindergarten grades depart for one of the classrooms. They will then enjoy a lesson based either on understanding parts of the worship service or on special days in the liturgical year (Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter, etc.). Children are not required to attend this class. However, those who do certainly enjoy the lessons and the crafts.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
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New Life United Methodist Church: Christian Education (continued) Disciple Bible Study Beginning in September, Disciple Bible Study is an extensive study of the Bible in which each phase lasts 32-34 sessions – one session per week. There are four phases in this study: Disciple I is an overview of the whole Bible; Disciple II is an in-depth study of Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts; Disciple III is a study of the Prophets and Paul’s letters; and Disciple IV is a study of the Writings, the Gospel of John, and Revelation. In order to take Disciple II, III, or IV, you must first have completed Disciple I. This program requires home study each week.
Women’s Bible Study New Life UMC has a Bible study program for women each Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. during the school year. A variety of books and topics are discussed, and no prior Bible knowledge is required. Announcements are made prior to starting a new book or topic, so that new participants may enjoy this special time of fellowship.
Vacation Bible School Each summer, New Life UMC hosts a Vacation Bible School. This is truly a family oriented program. Vacation Bible School takes place over five evenings – usually Sunday through Thursday. A light supper is provided followed by an adult study class. The children also have special activities to participate in. Many from the New Life youth group provide greatly appreciated help with the smaller children, while learning the lessons themselves.
Confirmation Confirmation is a class for 6th graders and up which teaches the basics of Christianity and leads young people to make professions of faith and join the church. The class begins during the Lenten Season (late Winter or early Spring) with Confirmation Sunday being Pentecost Sunday, usually in May or early June. The topics taught include: The Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles’ Creed, the Ten Commandments, Church History, Christian ethics and mission and ministry of the church. The class is taught by Pastor Bonney and other leaders in the church.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
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New Life United Methodist Church: Youth Ministry At New Life UMC, there is a strong and active youth group in which the individuals enjoy being with one another. The youth group represents students grades 6 through 12. For Sunday School, the group is separated into a junior high class (6-8 grades) and a senior high class (9-12). We balance social activities of the youth group with mission oriented projects. We firmly believe that God calls us to look outside our own needs and to assist others with their needs. Once a month we participate in the Pennies for Heaven project in which we help to feed the homeless in our community. We also visit nursing homes to carve pumpkins at Halloween and to sing carols at Christmas time. Doing yard work at United Methodist Family Services and for individuals in need is part of our ministry to others. We look to serve globally too – making school kits for children of Afghanistan and baby kits for the needy around the world. Some of our youth have even been to Costa Rica on mission trips! Social activities have included trips to the beach for swimming, mountains for skiing, Blackstone for the Richmond District Youth Retreat, Williamsburg for the Awakening program featuring Christian bands and inspirational speakers, and Kings Dominion for just plain fun and listening to Christian bands. We also stay close by with trips to Maymont Park, bowling, and putt-putt golf. Because we see ourselves as part of a much larger group of Christians, we are active in the Richmond District Youth group. To round out our varied activities, we also have youth group meetings on many Sunday afternoons. At these meetings, we socialize, pray for people’s needs, celebrate with our praises, and have a devotional on how God teaches us to live our lives according to His will. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12)
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 6
New Life United Methodist Church: Children’s Ministry New Life UMC is a very family-oriented and child-friendly congregation. The Children’s Ministry of the church serves those children who are in fifth grade and younger. The Children’s Ministry not only serve the needs of the children, but we also have the children serve the needs of others. Social activities are balanced with mission activities, such as participating in the Heifer Project and Operation Christmas Child, making Valentine bookmarks for the residents in an assisted-living home, and making place mats for the Ronald McDonald House. The children take fun trips, swimming in the summer, have pizza and ice cream parties, and recognizes children’s birthdays as well. There are also times during the year that the children have choir practices and then sing a song or two during the worship service. New Life UMC feels that including children in the worship service is important. After all, it was Jesus who said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14) Each worship service includes a special “Children’s Message” – a time when the children can come to the altar and receive a biblical message geared to them. We also provide crayons and a children’s bulletin of activities for those that are interested. For the third through fifth graders, we offer the opportunity to serve God by performing the duties of acolytes during the Sunday worship services. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is always a big hit with the children, youth, and the adults! Not only do we have the traditional egg hunt, but also we have clowns, face painting, games, and crafts. All are welcome to attend, and all are welcome to volunteer and participate. The educational opportunities for children at New Life UMC are described in the section titled “Christian Education.” Please read that section, as New Life UMC lives by Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it.”
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 7
New Life United Methodist Church: Preschool Ministry New Life UMC is excited to offer as one of it’s ministries for young children and their families a preschool for ages 2, 3, and 4. In a loving atmosphere, each child will be respected for his or her individuality. We are dedicated to the physical, creative, social and spiritual growth of God’s children. Learning comes to life with stories, music, books, puppets, painting, crafts, chapel, outdoor play, and much more. New Life UMC offers 2-day classes for two-year olds, 3-day classes for three and four-year olds, and a 5-day pre-kindergarten class. Class times are 9:30-12:30 on each of the days. There will be, however, one extended day per week where, for an extra fee, the children of those parents who choose so may stay at preschool for another hour and 15 minutes to play and eat lunch. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14)
Nursery At New Life UMC, we welcome people of all ages, including infants and toddlers. We offer a safe, clean, inviting nursery for our youngest people during the 11:00 worship service. Each Sunday, two volunteers from the congregation lovingly look after the children in the nursery. There is plenty for the children to do with an array of age-appropriate toys, books, and puzzles. There are also cribs for the infants who may want to take a snooze. The only thing your child will be missing is a great message from the pastor!
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 8
New Life United Methodist Church: Sports Ministry One of the best things about New Life United Methodist Church is its wonderful, loving family. A great way to get to know that family while getting some exercise and have fun at the same time, is to participate in our sports ministry. New Life UMC operates its ministry through the Southside Churches Recreation Association, which sponsors leagues in co-ed volleyball, men’s basketball, and co-ed, men’s, and women’s softball. The volleyball and basketball leagues run from the late fall through the winter months, while softball is played from early spring through mid July. New Life UMC has teams in both co-ed volleyball and co-ed softball and look to expand into the other sports as the interest grows...and it is growing! When we began the sports ministry in 1998, at the end of New Life’s first year of existence, there was enough interest to form two volleyball teams. There were five teams in the 2001 season! All of the sports include the youth. We take full advantage of that! One of the teams in recent volleyball seasons has consisted of all youth, and they also participate on the softball team. It won’t take you long to discover that at New Life UMC – we are truly one big family that enjoys fellowship in Christ’s name through the Sports Ministry. Come and join in.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 9
New Life United Methodist Church: Evangelism Ministry “To go forth and make disciples for Jesus Christ.” This is at the heart of what New Life UMC Evangelism Ministry strives for and achieves while reaching out to the community. Many tools are used to Reach Out and Reveal (ROAR) His love to the general public – tools such as printed collateral or the world wide web. However, little can reveal His love more easily or directly than that of a warm greeting and a welcoming smile shared with our special guest – such as you! Another goal is to educate the congregation about the ongoing importance of our collective responsibility as a church family for evangelism – to empower the congregation with the courage and the tools needed for everyone to Reach Out and Reveal (ROAR).
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 10
New Life United Methodist Church: Step by Step Clown Ministry We are Clowns for Christ. We spread God’s love in a childlike fashion through regular excursions to hospitals and nursing homes. You can even find us strolling down the avenue during festivals and parades – expressing the love of Christ to all in a way that only a clown can. The Christian skits that are performed help deliver His message of eternal love. Wether it’s in a church or out and about in the community, our goal is to spread the Gospel through our unique clown performances for the children and adults of all ages to enjoy.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 11
New Life United Methodist Church: Missions Team The Missions Team has an exciting and active program at New Life UMC. Here are just a few programs that Missions involves itself in to spread the Love of our Father. Each year during the Christmas season, we sponsor an Angel Tree in association with prison ministries. CARITAS (Churches Around Richmond Involved To Assure Shelter) is a week-long program during which time our church becomes home for the homeless. We have also been very involved with annual mission trips to Costa Rica. Our work teams have participated in building churches, hospice, parsonages, and have been involved with Habitat for Humanity. We have sent mission teams to Franklin County to join in flood clean up efforts. Children participate in the Heifer Project each Lenten season. During the fall, we sponsor a pumpkin patch – with the proceeds going to benefit other missions projects. The New Life UMC Missions Team continues to contribute in many more ways and are always looking for new and challenging ways to show God’s love. No matter the age, skill or talent – many mission programs provide an opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the limitless bounty of God’s love for us all.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
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New Life United Methodist Church: Notes
07/12/02
11:24 AM
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A Warm Welcome to our Special Guest Booklet
13146 Midlothian Turnpike • Box 187• Midlothian, VA 23113 Office: 804.794.4522 • [email protected] • www.newlifeumc.org
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
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A special greeting to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was a great blessing for New Life UMC to have you join us for service. The people of New Life United Methodist Church sincerely hopes you enjoyed your experience and that you felt welcome. Our hearts, our minds and our doors are always open. We look forward to seeing you again. May our Heavenly Father bless and keep you. Amen.
If you have any questions or would just like to talk with a staff person from New Life UMC, please feel free to call our main office number at 804.794.4522. You can also learn a little more about New Life UMC by visiting our outpost for Christ on the web at www.newlifeumc.org.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 3
New Life United Methodist Church: Christian Education New Life UMC has many opportunities to learn about God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Please feel free to take advantage of any of these opportunities, as it is through the study of the Bible that we can understand God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and ourselves. Reading, discussing, and understanding the scripture is an integral part of being a Christian.
Sunday School New Life UMC has Sunday School classes each Sunday from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. for preschool–aged children through adults. The young children’s classes are separated into two or three grade levels per class, and the older youth are separated into a junior high school class and senior high school class. Currently, there are three Sunday School classes from which adults can choose to attend: the Adult Bible Study class, the Healing class (which studies biblically–based books about healing), and the Pathfinders (class which studies various books about scripture). At any time, however, a group of people can decide to start a new adult Sunday School class. Let us know if beginning a new adult class may interest you!
Children’s Worship After a special Children’s Message, which is delivered during the worship service, children in kindergarten grades depart for one of the classrooms. They will then enjoy a lesson based either on understanding parts of the worship service or on special days in the liturgical year (Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter, etc.). Children are not required to attend this class. However, those who do certainly enjoy the lessons and the crafts.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 4
New Life United Methodist Church: Christian Education (continued) Disciple Bible Study Beginning in September, Disciple Bible Study is an extensive study of the Bible in which each phase lasts 32-34 sessions – one session per week. There are four phases in this study: Disciple I is an overview of the whole Bible; Disciple II is an in-depth study of Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts; Disciple III is a study of the Prophets and Paul’s letters; and Disciple IV is a study of the Writings, the Gospel of John, and Revelation. In order to take Disciple II, III, or IV, you must first have completed Disciple I. This program requires home study each week.
Women’s Bible Study New Life UMC has a Bible study program for women each Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. during the school year. A variety of books and topics are discussed, and no prior Bible knowledge is required. Announcements are made prior to starting a new book or topic, so that new participants may enjoy this special time of fellowship.
Vacation Bible School Each summer, New Life UMC hosts a Vacation Bible School. This is truly a family oriented program. Vacation Bible School takes place over five evenings – usually Sunday through Thursday. A light supper is provided followed by an adult study class. The children also have special activities to participate in. Many from the New Life youth group provide greatly appreciated help with the smaller children, while learning the lessons themselves.
Confirmation Confirmation is a class for 6th graders and up which teaches the basics of Christianity and leads young people to make professions of faith and join the church. The class begins during the Lenten Season (late Winter or early Spring) with Confirmation Sunday being Pentecost Sunday, usually in May or early June. The topics taught include: The Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles’ Creed, the Ten Commandments, Church History, Christian ethics and mission and ministry of the church. The class is taught by Pastor Bonney and other leaders in the church.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 5
New Life United Methodist Church: Youth Ministry At New Life UMC, there is a strong and active youth group in which the individuals enjoy being with one another. The youth group represents students grades 6 through 12. For Sunday School, the group is separated into a junior high class (6-8 grades) and a senior high class (9-12). We balance social activities of the youth group with mission oriented projects. We firmly believe that God calls us to look outside our own needs and to assist others with their needs. Once a month we participate in the Pennies for Heaven project in which we help to feed the homeless in our community. We also visit nursing homes to carve pumpkins at Halloween and to sing carols at Christmas time. Doing yard work at United Methodist Family Services and for individuals in need is part of our ministry to others. We look to serve globally too – making school kits for children of Afghanistan and baby kits for the needy around the world. Some of our youth have even been to Costa Rica on mission trips! Social activities have included trips to the beach for swimming, mountains for skiing, Blackstone for the Richmond District Youth Retreat, Williamsburg for the Awakening program featuring Christian bands and inspirational speakers, and Kings Dominion for just plain fun and listening to Christian bands. We also stay close by with trips to Maymont Park, bowling, and putt-putt golf. Because we see ourselves as part of a much larger group of Christians, we are active in the Richmond District Youth group. To round out our varied activities, we also have youth group meetings on many Sunday afternoons. At these meetings, we socialize, pray for people’s needs, celebrate with our praises, and have a devotional on how God teaches us to live our lives according to His will. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12)
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 6
New Life United Methodist Church: Children’s Ministry New Life UMC is a very family-oriented and child-friendly congregation. The Children’s Ministry of the church serves those children who are in fifth grade and younger. The Children’s Ministry not only serve the needs of the children, but we also have the children serve the needs of others. Social activities are balanced with mission activities, such as participating in the Heifer Project and Operation Christmas Child, making Valentine bookmarks for the residents in an assisted-living home, and making place mats for the Ronald McDonald House. The children take fun trips, swimming in the summer, have pizza and ice cream parties, and recognizes children’s birthdays as well. There are also times during the year that the children have choir practices and then sing a song or two during the worship service. New Life UMC feels that including children in the worship service is important. After all, it was Jesus who said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14) Each worship service includes a special “Children’s Message” – a time when the children can come to the altar and receive a biblical message geared to them. We also provide crayons and a children’s bulletin of activities for those that are interested. For the third through fifth graders, we offer the opportunity to serve God by performing the duties of acolytes during the Sunday worship services. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is always a big hit with the children, youth, and the adults! Not only do we have the traditional egg hunt, but also we have clowns, face painting, games, and crafts. All are welcome to attend, and all are welcome to volunteer and participate. The educational opportunities for children at New Life UMC are described in the section titled “Christian Education.” Please read that section, as New Life UMC lives by Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it.”
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 7
New Life United Methodist Church: Preschool Ministry New Life UMC is excited to offer as one of it’s ministries for young children and their families a preschool for ages 2, 3, and 4. In a loving atmosphere, each child will be respected for his or her individuality. We are dedicated to the physical, creative, social and spiritual growth of God’s children. Learning comes to life with stories, music, books, puppets, painting, crafts, chapel, outdoor play, and much more. New Life UMC offers 2-day classes for two-year olds, 3-day classes for three and four-year olds, and a 5-day pre-kindergarten class. Class times are 9:30-12:30 on each of the days. There will be, however, one extended day per week where, for an extra fee, the children of those parents who choose so may stay at preschool for another hour and 15 minutes to play and eat lunch. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14)
Nursery At New Life UMC, we welcome people of all ages, including infants and toddlers. We offer a safe, clean, inviting nursery for our youngest people during the 11:00 worship service. Each Sunday, two volunteers from the congregation lovingly look after the children in the nursery. There is plenty for the children to do with an array of age-appropriate toys, books, and puzzles. There are also cribs for the infants who may want to take a snooze. The only thing your child will be missing is a great message from the pastor!
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 8
New Life United Methodist Church: Sports Ministry One of the best things about New Life United Methodist Church is its wonderful, loving family. A great way to get to know that family while getting some exercise and have fun at the same time, is to participate in our sports ministry. New Life UMC operates its ministry through the Southside Churches Recreation Association, which sponsors leagues in co-ed volleyball, men’s basketball, and co-ed, men’s, and women’s softball. The volleyball and basketball leagues run from the late fall through the winter months, while softball is played from early spring through mid July. New Life UMC has teams in both co-ed volleyball and co-ed softball and look to expand into the other sports as the interest grows...and it is growing! When we began the sports ministry in 1998, at the end of New Life’s first year of existence, there was enough interest to form two volleyball teams. There were five teams in the 2001 season! All of the sports include the youth. We take full advantage of that! One of the teams in recent volleyball seasons has consisted of all youth, and they also participate on the softball team. It won’t take you long to discover that at New Life UMC – we are truly one big family that enjoys fellowship in Christ’s name through the Sports Ministry. Come and join in.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 9
New Life United Methodist Church: Evangelism Ministry “To go forth and make disciples for Jesus Christ.” This is at the heart of what New Life UMC Evangelism Ministry strives for and achieves while reaching out to the community. Many tools are used to Reach Out and Reveal (ROAR) His love to the general public – tools such as printed collateral or the world wide web. However, little can reveal His love more easily or directly than that of a warm greeting and a welcoming smile shared with our special guest – such as you! Another goal is to educate the congregation about the ongoing importance of our collective responsibility as a church family for evangelism – to empower the congregation with the courage and the tools needed for everyone to Reach Out and Reveal (ROAR).
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 10
New Life United Methodist Church: Step by Step Clown Ministry We are Clowns for Christ. We spread God’s love in a childlike fashion through regular excursions to hospitals and nursing homes. You can even find us strolling down the avenue during festivals and parades – expressing the love of Christ to all in a way that only a clown can. The Christian skits that are performed help deliver His message of eternal love. Wether it’s in a church or out and about in the community, our goal is to spread the Gospel through our unique clown performances for the children and adults of all ages to enjoy.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
Page 11
New Life United Methodist Church: Missions Team The Missions Team has an exciting and active program at New Life UMC. Here are just a few programs that Missions involves itself in to spread the Love of our Father. Each year during the Christmas season, we sponsor an Angel Tree in association with prison ministries. CARITAS (Churches Around Richmond Involved To Assure Shelter) is a week-long program during which time our church becomes home for the homeless. We have also been very involved with annual mission trips to Costa Rica. Our work teams have participated in building churches, hospice, parsonages, and have been involved with Habitat for Humanity. We have sent mission teams to Franklin County to join in flood clean up efforts. Children participate in the Heifer Project each Lenten season. During the fall, we sponsor a pumpkin patch – with the proceeds going to benefit other missions projects. The New Life UMC Missions Team continues to contribute in many more ways and are always looking for new and challenging ways to show God’s love. No matter the age, skill or talent – many mission programs provide an opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the limitless bounty of God’s love for us all.
2002_Booklet
07/12/02
11:24 AM
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New Life United Methodist Church: Notes
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