• Cliff Mansley
• Nov 1, 2009

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Metamorphosis!

Newsletter of New Creation Church

Joplin, Missouri

 

ARISE! CRY OUT!!!

“Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at the head of every street.” - Lamentations 2:19

Dear friends, it’s time! If ever there was a season in our nation’s history and city when children were desperate for the prayers of mothers it is now. Families are falling apart, child abuse is at an all time high,  schools have evicted God, and our nation has lost its moral compass.  In this desperate era the Spirit of God calls out to women everywhere to “Arise! Cry Out!”

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th women all across the world will be joining together to pray for children and schools. In Joplin the only church hosting this event is New Creation Church from 9am –1pm. It is our prayer that women from all over our area will invite their friends for an intense four hours of prayer, worship and encouragement.

For more information, please contact Karen Brock at 417-438-3608 or Jennifer Dunn at .

This event is sponsored by Moms in Touch International, Revive our Hearts, FullFill, Mothers of Preschoolers, Hearts at Home and the Praying Life Foundation.

See you  there!!!!

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

This year millions of children all across the world will receive Christmas gifts perhaps for the first time! The youth of New Creation Church are coordinating our efforts to put together as many shoeboxes as possible loaded with good things for children living in poverty. Operation Christmas Child is sponsored by Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse. To pack a box follow these instructions:

1. Pray for the child who will receive your gift

2. Use a plastic box (about the size of a shoe box. Please wrap the lid and box separately. (don’t seal)

3. Determine if this is for a girl or a boy & child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Mark the age category on the label & tape it to the lid.

4. Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will delight a child. (small toys, hygiene items, candy, gum, extra batteries etc.)

5. Include a donation of $7– or more for each box to help w/shipping

6. Drop off your boxes at New Creation no later than NOV 22nd.

For more info Madeline Sherrod 417-438-2839 or www.samaritanspurse.org

 

CLIFF’S NOTES:  GIVING THANKS IN TOUGH TIMES

I don’t know too many people who haven’t felt the effects of the economic troubles of our nation. In our fair city alone there we have seen the poverty rate rocket from about 30% to 40%. Times are tough, children are often hungry, and many are doing without the usual extras that we’ve come to enjoy. Christmas isn’t far off and it looks like there won’t be much under the tree for a lot of families.

Even so, we have a great deal to be thankful for at New Creation. We have a church family who really cares about people. I have never seen anyone in trouble who isn’t loved on and given whatever assistance we can afford. People in our congregation bend over backwards to be kind, thoughtful and generous. I also see a church that doesn’t make a show of things. We aren’t cliquish or condescending. We willingly offer our shoulders to cry on, our words to encourage and our prayers to uplift. Truthfully, I couldn’t ask for a more spirited congregation. Your great enthusiasm spurs me and so many on. When you see a need you try to meet it. When asked to serve or volunteer we always have people willing to step up to the plate. You’re not reluctant to give of yourselves. How much I thank and praise God for you!

On a personal note, Jane and I are deeply grateful for the kindness you showed us during Pastor’s Appreciation Month. Thank you all for your love and blessings!

With Deep Love in Christ

                                    -Pastor Cliff

 

STEPPIN’ OUT

Whoa!!!!!!!! Isn’t it constantly amazing to see the great things God is doing at New Creation Church??

If you haven’t met Nikki (aka “Porshe) you’re really missing out! This very talented, enthusiastic young woman has been volunteering with our youth and children’s ministries for some time now. Nikki comes to us from Shreveport, Louisiana and now lives with Charles and Barbara Cunningham. She has recently started working at Hastings and hopes to start at OCC this winter.

To make a long story short Nikki has stood up and stepped out for Jesus with a group of young middle schoolers as she has formed a “step, drill and stomp” team. Ever heard of one of those before? Yep, they drill, the memorize Scripture, they dance, an march and worship God with all of their hearts. As part of their commitment, these young ladies are required to participate in worship, Sunday School and youth group. Truly, they are fabulous!

So get fired up!! You’ll be seeing a lot more of them in worship soon!

 

ON BLESSINGS AND PIGGY MESSES

O yuk!!! Have you ever wandered thru the church building enjoying our spacious facility when suddenly you come upon a plate of some unknown substance covered with ants? Yik! It happens! Or maybe you find gum wrappers or cookie crumbs or toilet paper or food or paper bits strewn about as if a minor twister hit the inside of our facility. Shocking to think that such a thing could ever hit the inside of New Creation Church. Perhaps it’s swine flu? No it’s just someone’s thoughtless piggy mess. Yep, that’s right. Someone didn’t clean up after themselves.

It’s a blessing to have so many new people and activites around New Creation, but did you know that our pastor spent five hours cleaning our facility before driving to Chicago the other day? He shouldn’t have had to do that, but the place was a pit and we don’t have a custodian. He woke up at 4:00 a.m. just to finish projects that had to get done before he left town because he had to clean-up after others.

Friends, we need you to join the ranks of thoughtful people and clean-up after any programs you participate in. In fact, we need volunteers to offer fifteen minutes or so every Sunday after worship and other programs during the week to pick-up, vacuum and clean surfaces. If you can volunteer during the week call ahead and we’ll get you some cleaning supplies. Your kind assistance is a blessing!

 

VACUUM CLEANER NEEDED

Yikes! Have you ever attempted to find a vacuum cleaner at New Creation Church??? We have two vacuums for 24,000 square feet of space!! Who knows where one of those fine little machines may be lurking about?

If you happen to have an extra vacuum cleaner that functions pretty well or would like to purchase one on behalf of the church it would be a wonderful blessing to all who are of the mind that cleanliness is next to godliness… or at least don’t like ants and rodents roaming about our facility.

 

Please speak to Jean or Pastor Cliff if you are able to help us out with this item.

 

RUMMAGE SALE 2010

 

You heard it right! Our last rummage sale was such a success that we are starting to collect items now for next year. Clothing, furniture, appliances, tools, toys, gold bullion you name it… we’re collecting it!

 

All such items will be stored in one of the side rooms off the large “ping-pong table room” to the north of the kitchen. So don’t throw your stuff away or let it collect in the garage or attic. We promise to put your stuff to good use. In fact, if we find things that can be useful around the church we’re not ashamed to say that we’re gleaners! See Miss Jean if you would like to drop off some items.

 

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

Tuesday evening November 24th    

New Creation Church will hold Thanksgiving worship service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a fellowship dessert at 7:45 p.m. Please invite your friends and families for a traditional evening of gratitude and praise.

Please plan on bringing a pie to share!

 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY TEAM

New Creation Church has been growing by leaps and bounds this fall. This is fantastic news!

With growth comes new joys and responsibilities. Many of the women of New Creation have agreed that it’s time to start organizing to undergird many of the valuable ministries that have been springing into existence. This is why we’re getting the word out about the new Women’s Ministries Team. This ministry is not only designed to strategically support the overall ministries of the church, but also to encourage, inspire and strengthen the needs of women in our congregation.

Please contact Sharon Sherrod (417-438-2839 ) for more information as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity!

CHRISTMAS PARADE

Imagine a beautiful parade float honoring the Lord Jesus Christ between marching bands making its way down main street in Joplin. Can you see our new drill team marching in front of the float and friends from New Creation friends tossing candy out to the crowds with a big banner that invites people to our church? It’s no longer a dream… it’s a reality.

This year New Creation will, for the first time ever, enter a float in the Christmas parade… December 1st. Our college, youth and step team will be heading up the décor of the float along with any other willing volunteers. It should be a lot of fun!

We not only need volunteer decorators, but we also need folks who will ride the float and hand out candy. If you are able to contribute candy please drop it off at the church office. See Miss Jean if you would like to participate in any way.

Dan and Beth Hanschu have willingly loaned us their trailer and Scott Brehm has said that we can store it at his facility down. Thanks guys!

 November Prayer Page and Scripture Reading

God does not delay to hear our prayers because He has no mind to give; but that, by enlarging our desires, He may give us the more largely.     --Anselm of Canterbury

Please take time to pray daily for the church, family, friends, yourself and for or that...

 

1     (Leviticus 3, Acts 9, Psalm 63) God would bless Kyle and Tim as they lead us in worship today and that             our fellowship dinner would be sweet and winsome!

2     (Lev 4, Acts 10 Psalm 64) our new Women’s Ministry Team would be dynamic, strong and effective!

3              (Lev 5, Acts 11, Ps 65) the strength and vitality of our outreach to college students

4              (Lev 6, Acts 12, Ps 66) God would generously provide food for the children’s ministry. There are many   children who lack enough food in their homes.

5              (Lev 7, Acts 13, Ps 67) we would be successful in our effort to build a float for the Christmas Parade

6              (Lev 8, Acts 14, Ps 68) joy, passion and sincerity of heart would mark our worship services

7              (Lev 9, Acts 15, Ps 69) our nation and our desperate need to employ our people in meaningful labor

8              (Lev 10, Acts 16, Ps 70) the strength, growth, passion, vision and stamina of our interns: Ben Whet           stone, Tim Little, Kevin Bray, Michael Thomas, Drew Neimeier, and Scott Yount

9              (Lev 11, Acts 17, Ps 71) the effectiveness of our new worship Step and Drill Team and that Nikki’s             strong leadership would truly impact many middle schoolers for Christ.

10           (Lev 12, Acts 18,  Ps 72) those who are hurting, lonely or ill in our congregation and community

11           (Lev 13, Acts 19, Ps 73) the leadership of our Elders Dan Hanschu, Hank Hoffman and Scott Brehm

12   (Lev 14, Acts 20,  Ps 74) God would continue to bless the wonderful ministry of Miss Jean at NCC

13           (Lev 15, Acts 21, Ps 75) we would love one another as Christ first loved us

14   (Lev 16, Acts 22, Ps 76) God would bless the Women’s Gathering at New Creation… ARISE, CRY OUT!

15   (Lev 17, Acts 23, Ps 77) each of us would be dedicated to witnessing to people in this community

16           (Lev 18, Acts 24, Ps 78) the success of our new Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study gathering

17   (Lev 19, Acts 25, Ps 79) our hearts would be filled with love for each other

18   (Lev 20, Acts 26,  Ps 80) our nation’s President and leaders would lead with honesty and integrity

19           (Lev 21, Acts 27, Ps 81) the youth and  children of New Creation would be built-up in Christ

20           (Lev 22, Acts 28, Ps 82) God’s blessing on Joseph Hobbs and Amanda O’Day as they study overseas

21           (Lev 23, Romans 1, Ps 83) your witness to ____________________ would be dynamic and effective

22   (Lev 24, Rm 2, Ps 84) God would supply our financial needs here at New Creation with generous givers

23   (Lev 25, Rm 3, Ps 85) continue to bless our Kid’s Quest Ministry that has had such a marvelous start!

24           (Lev 26, Rm 4, Ps 86) Pastor Cliff would faithfully lead with love, compassion and biblical integrity

25           (Lev 27, Rm 5, Ps 87) many new people would begin to attend New Creation Church

26           (Numbers 1, Rm 6, Ps 88) our hearts be greatly filled with gratitude to God for his many blessings this                 Thanksgiving Day and always!

27           (Nm 2, Rm 7, Ps 89) God would protect and provide for our partner mission in India… the Sram-                 Ashrams as led by our dear friends Dr. K. Clement and Sathya

28           (Nm 3, Rm 8, Ps 90) our new Buildings and Grounds Team would be strong and effective… Roger              Spencer, Ken Goettel, and Charles Cunningham… also that others would join the team.

29           (Nm 4, Rm 9, Ps 91) God would bless the many high school and college volunteers at Kid’s Quest

30           (Nm 5, Rm8, Ps 92) God would strengthen Nikki & the middle schoolers with the new step & drill team

 

NURSERY ROTATION

Jesus once said, “let the little children come to me and do not hinder them.” We consider children to be very precious at New Creation. We are blessed with strong leadership and care in the nursery. We would like to expand our volunteer base, however, and create a consistent rotation. If you would like to volunteer in the nursery please see Karen Brock. to get in the rotation.

SHARING IN THANKSGIVING

Where are you spending   Thanksgiving this year?

Need some friends or a family to share in the festivities? We have families and friends who would like you to join them. Why not give us a call and we’ll link you up with a place to call home for the holiday.  Jean...  782-8200

 

TUESDAY PRAYER

Need prayer? Join us! Need to pray? Join us!! Need to learn how to pray? Join us!!!

Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. there is a group of prayer warriors who gather in the conference room to pray for friends and neighbors as well as the life and spiritual vitality of New Creation Church. We would love to have you join us!

 

COLLEGE STUDENTS

College Students and Young Adults meet Sundays following worship in various people’s homes. Every week it’s at a different location so you’ll need to watch the Sunday bulletin or speak to Ben Whetstone, our College Ministry Intern, for more information. His phone number is… 417- 499-0232 . If you would like to meet with Ben he is on the MSSU campus. Call him any time. Pastor Cliff is also on campus once or twice a week around noontime.

 

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

In addition to our current adult Sunday School Class “The Sinai Connection”,  we will be starting a new Sunday School class for adults November 8th entitled “Rockin’ thru Romans.” This will be a chapter by chapter series through Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. Romans is known as one of the greatest theological treatises ever written. Pastor Cliff will instruct this class in Fellowship Hall.

Coming in the new year… DISCOVER YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS… taught by Ministry Intern… Tim Little.

 

ADULT INQUIRERS CLASS

Interested in discovering more about the vision, mission and core beliefs of New Creation Church? Considering making a public commitment to joining New Creation Church? This is an important class that will help you determine whether or not your ready to throw your hat into the ring with New Creation for the long-haul.

Class will be held immediately after Sunday School on November 13th. We will start with lunch and be done by about 3:00 p.m. RSVP 782-8200.

 

SR HIGH SOUL

It’s happenin’ every Sunday at 5:45… starting with dinner, followed by the likes of Ninja tag , worship, and Bible Study. The discussion is free wheeling and the friendships are awesome! Great things are coming up… keep your eye on the calendar and invite your friends!

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL FUEL

Middle School FUEL is in full Swing with a ton of activity. We’ve already had our first lock-in with twenty-plus kids and a ton of sponsors. Students are inviting their friends and that’s great. FUEL begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays followed by dinner at 5:15 p.m. every week. Invite your friends!

 

Fellowship Dinner

This Sunday (November 1st)

Following Worship

11:15 a.m.

RSVP Jean Seibert @ 437-7002

Please bring a side dish, dessert or a salad

 

This month is cleaning supplies month! Please drop off dish washing detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, Lysol disinfectant etc.  @ the NCC office.

 

 

November Birthdays and Anniversaries

Elizabeth Welters (3rd) Alexa Friend (8th) Daniel Blackwood (14th) Joseph Hobbs (26th)

Kids Quest

Every Wednesday Afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Bible Stories, Games, Songs, Tutoring and More!!!

Middle School Fuel and Sr High Soul (Dinner served in-between)

4:00 - 5:35 p.m. Sunday Middle School Youth Group   *   5:45 Sunday High School Youth Group

Small Groups

9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at New Creation - Prayer Group

10:00 a.m. Wednesdays - An Introduction to Reformed Theology

 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays Dinner and Bible Study

Church Office Hours*

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday * Please call ahead to verify… 782-8200

Mission Fridays at Watered Gardens

10am-2pm every Friday at 531 South Kentucky Avenue

New Creation Interns

Drew Neimeier, Worship * Scott Yount, Children * Tim Little, Ministry * Kevin Bray, Youth                                                       Michael Thomas, Youth * Ben Whetstone, College