New Creation: Joplin, MO
Newsletter - May 2009
- Cliff Mansley
- May 13, 2009
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MAY METAMORPHOSIS
(Newsletter)
BLOCK PARTY
The weather is getting hot and so is New Creation! Our very first block party is right around the corner on May 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
We’re inviting the whole neighborhood for burgers and dogs on the grill as well as ice cream sundaes. The New Creation Band will be performing. We’ll have games for the kids including carnival games and bounce toys. Of course there will be plenty of time to enjoy meeting our neighbors.
To insure the success of this event our elders are asking that everyone volunteer for some area. We need about 10 people to assist with games for kids… please let Beth Hanschu or Sharon Sherrod know if you can help. We need another 10 folks to assist with the set up of the stage and sound system outside as well as tables and chairs. We need 6 to help us set up & serve food. We have three master chefs (by our standards) manning the grills… oh yes, if you have a charcoal grill that you can loan the church please let us know. If you need assistance transporting to the church we can help. We need everyone to help clean-up. Call the church to let us know where you can help! 782-8200.
We’re asking everyone to bring a bag of munchies to share. If you have lawn chairs… bring as many as you can.
Saturday May 2nd we’ll be distributing flyers beginning at 10 am when we meet at the church. If you can assist at another time give us a call. In the meantime, we’re lookin’ forward to seeing ya there!
NEW MEMBERS
Would you like to formalize your commitment to the New Creation family? Check out the new members Inquirer’s class coming up May 17th and 31st following Sunday School. Discover more about our beliefs and vision as well as what it means to belong to the New Creation family. These two classes will also include a delicious lunch as well childcare. Class will conclude prior to 2 p.m. Please sign-up in Fellowship Hall or call the church office at 782-8200.
Keep in mind that these classes are designed to allow you to visit with leaders about New Creation. Simply participating in our classes does not commit you to membership.
Cliff’s Notes: HEARTS, HEADS, HANDS, and FEET
I’m a bit of a rebel. I can’t sit by and settle for the same old same old when I see people, families, marriages and kids torn apart by drugs, divorce, poverty, perversion and a general sense of meaninglessness. I’ve never much wanted to be a part of a church that seems oblivious to that kind of stuff.
When I think about the things I love about
How do I know? I see an increasing passion for worship for one thing. Settling for the same old same old in worship isn't what we’re about. We’re all heart!
I’ve also witnessed a hunger and thirst to go deeper in our understanding of God’s Word… His will and His ways. We use our heads!
But things don’t stop there. I’ve noticed that we have a ministry of interruptions. We let other people into our lives. When someone has a concern we stop and pray with them. When someone has a need we do our best to try and meet it. We’re not stingy people! We’re quick to extend our hands.
Have you noticed that many of us have been hitting the streets? We’re not afraid to go door-to-door or to send short-term missionaries overseas. We use our feet!
What a cool church God’s entrusted to us. I love being a part of New Creation! I hope you do too!!
With Love in Jesus - Pastor Cliff
et ready for a fun-filled summer! Excitement abounds with our summer kid’s program! Start off with “KIDS DAY OUT” - four hours of fun on Tuesdays during June and July for ages 5 thru 12. Skits, games, Bible stories, food, crafts, movies and fun from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. at New
SUMMER EXCITEMENT FOR KIDS
Next up is
Join us as we teach the children of our church and community the about Jesus through the eyes of Peter and watch them learn that Jesus is the rock on which they can build their lives. The VBS theme “Son Rock Kids Camp” centers around camping and the outdoors. It will be easy to decorate and fun for the kids.
What a delight it will be to teach children the Good News about Jesus Christ!!! Sign-up to help out in any area you desire… teach a class, lead a game, be a song leader, assist with snacks, help decorate rooms, help out with skits… There’s a place for everyone!
Please call us as soon as possible by contacting Sharon Sherrod at 438-2839 or the church at 782-8200. We’re going to have a fantastic time!
NEW CREATION GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Bible We believe the Bible is God’s true, inspired Word and the final authority for each person’s faith and conduct. God calls each of us to study, believe, proclaim, teach and apply God’s Word as life-giving truth. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Worship We believe worship is the chief means of glorifying God and leads believers to a passionate relationship with Father, Son & Holy Spirit. (1 Chr 16:23-36, Ps 95:6, Jn 4:24, Rom 12:1, Phil 2:10-11)
Prayer We believe God calls us to an intimate personal relationship with Him that is passionately expressed in prayer. As one body we are also called to expressions of prayers of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, & supplication. (Prv 15:29; Lk 19:46; Acts 1:14; 2:42; 1 Jn 5:14-15)
Evangelism We believe that all people are created in God’s image and matter deeply to Him. Jesus calls us to deliver his message of truth and salvation to the lost with enthusiasm, love, compassion and genuine hospitality. (Gn 1:27, Ps 139:13-16, Matt 24:14; 28:18-20, Mk 1:14-18)
Discipleship We believe discipleship is the transforming process which equips a believer to grow into a new life of prayer, holiness and an ever maturing relationship with Christ. (Lev 11:45, Rom 12:2, 1Thess 5:11, Heb 6:1-3; 12:1-3, Eph 6:18; 4:11-12, 2 Co 5:17)
Service We believe servanthood is a lifestyle of ministry every believer embraces in response to God’s grace requiring creativity, energy, and excellence according to each believer’s spiritual gifts. We are called to ministry in the place and among the people where God has planted us. (Mk 10: 43-45; 1 Cor 12, Eph 6:7)
Community We believe that new life in Christ is lived out, not as isolated individuals, but in an authentic community of loving relationships, including marriages and families, friendships and small groups. (Jn 13:34-35; 17:20-23, Acts 2:44-47, 1 Cor 1:10; 12:12-13, Heb 10:25, )
Missions We believe that the church is missional by nature and is responsible for nurturing people spiritually, physically, and emotionally in practical ways throughout the neighborhood, community, nation and world. (Acts 1:8, Jas 1:27, Matt 28)
Generosity We believe that every Christ-follower is called to reflect the abundant generosity of God as we give of the time, energy, money and resources entrusted to us. God challenges us to begin with a 10% tithe in all that we offer Him. (Prov 3:9-10; 22:9, Mal 3:10, Matt 25:14-30, 2 Cor 8:1-7; 9:6-8,1 Tim 6:17-18)
Encouragement We believe that followers of Christ are to come alongside and “pour courage into” one another, especially the lonely, forgotten, the sick, the grieving, the poor, and those who minister to them. (Heb 10:24-25; Matt 25:31-46)
Leadership We believe true leadership is exhibited through those dedicated to honoring God, living with integrity, following Christ’s example of servanthood, & setting a clear vision for the Church while being accountable to God and the people they serve. Our leaders must be willing to step out with a bold faith & take risks. (Matt 17:20; 19:26; Prv 29:18; Jas 4:2; Jn 14:13-14; 1Tim 3, Titus 1:5-9)
Creativity We believe God created people in His image and are, thus, by nature creative. Therefore we are called to incorporate spiritually dynamic & innovative creativity at every level of our life together to the end that God is glorified and His followers spiritually enriched. (Genesis 1:27: 2:19-23).
MAY PRAYER PAGE
Thank God for all the marvelous organization there is in Christian work, for medical missions and finely educated missionaries, for aggressive work in every shape and form; but the key is not in any of our organizations, the key lies exactly to our hand by our Lord’s instruction, “Pray.”
-Oswald Chambers
Please take time each day to pray for the witness, depth, and passion of
May
1st godliness would prevail in the hearts and halls of our government and economic institutions
2nd many from New Creation would participate in serving at tomorrow’s Block Party
3rd many from our neighborhood would attend the Block Party today and that many would return for worship
4th those at New Creation and in our community who suffer from financial distress
5th God would bring thousands out for the National Day of Prayer this coming Thursday
6th the strength of our leadership team for
7th our nation that we would turn back to following Christ on this National Day of Prayer and on all days henceforth
8th the success of the Yard Sale for Matt Park’s mission to work with Dr Clement in
9th Dr. Clement and the SramAshrams of
10th God’s hand of blessing would rest upon the infants of our congregation Landon Webster and Isabella Holden
11th those who are suffering from various illnesses and maladies in the New Creation family
12th the many volunteers of
13th God would break the chains of meth addiction in this community
14th we would be passionate in our study and practice of God’s Word
15th our youth group would continue to grow spiritually, numerically, and enthusiastically
16th God’s hand of protection and provision would be upon Joseph Hobbs and Amanda O’Day as they go on mission
17th God’s hand of blessing would be with Joseph, Amanda and other student missionaries in their witness
18th the Church would begin to lead the culture instead of the culture leading the Church
19th the wisdom and tenacity of our spiritual leaders Hank, Scott, and Dan as they guide our congregation
20th God would raise up an additional elder at New Creation who will faithfully serve with passion and compassion
21st the strength and joy of our Praise Team… Drew, Hank, Darrell, Andrew, Jean, Joseph, Roberta, Jen, and Sarah
22nd God would keep our hearts soft to those who are poor, oppressed, and bound in sin
23rd God would bless, protect, grant wisdom, and bring success for our men and women serving in harm’s way
24th Christians everywhere would give thanks for our men and women serving in the armed forces
25th God would grant peace, provision and abundant faith to all who grieve the loss of loved ones in the military
26th for the financial success of
27th a new spirit of faith, love and integrity centered on Jesus Christ to sweep throughout our land
28th many new people would begin to join us for worship at New Creation
29th a great spirit of godliness to come upon all of the Pastors and Christian workers throughout
30th our Mayor Gary Shaw, City Manager Mark Rohr, City Council Members would lead our city in godly humility
31st our college students would be a great witness to their families and co-workers as they return home on break
HOUSING NEEDED
Great News!!! Joseph Hobbs & Amanda O’Day would like to stay in town this summer as interns at New Creation (they’ll also hold part-time jobs). The only catch is that they need places to stay. If you have an extra room or know of someone who does and would like a house guest please speak with Joseph and Amanda or speak with Pastor Cliff.
In just three weeks Joseph Hobbs and Amanda O’Day along with other Christian students from
SCRIPTURE MEMORY
“ 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
- Philippians 2:5-11
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Yard Sale
For
May 8th & 9th
At New Creation
Please bring in all of your saleable items… furniture, clothes, bedding, décor, cars, tools, toys, you name it we can sell it!
Matt Parks will join our partner mission the SramAshrams of
Praise Team Rehearsal
Thursday Evenings @ 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Heartfire
Youth Group meets from 5:30 - 7:15p.m. Sunday evenings
Breakfast Club for youth meets @ 7am Tuesday mornings at I-HOP (on Rangeline)
Small Groups
9:30 a.m. Mondays at the Church - Philippians Study
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the church building - Prayer Group
7:15p.m. Tuesdays at Jean Seibert’s - Philippians Study
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in fellowship hall – Truth Project
Church Office Hours :
Monday thru Thursday 9-5 * Please call ahead to verify… 782-8200
Campus Ministry
Pastor Cliff on Campus Tuesdays (Lion’s Den) & Wednesdays (Student Cafeteria) at MSSU 11am - 1pm
10am-2pm every Friday at