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METAMORPHOSIS

September 2009

New Creation Church Newsletter

1831 South Connor Ave * Joplin, Missouri * 64804

www.newcreation-joplin.com

(Modified… without pictures or special fonts)

 

A new day is dawning at New Creation as we enter the fall. Do you realize that God has blessed us with six interns? And not only that, but we’ve added an Audio/Visual Tech person to our team as well!

Drew Niemeier will continue to serve as our worship intern.  This will be Drew’s last semester with us before his graduation from Ozark Christian College.

Ben Whetstone will be interning with our college students. Ben is currently studying philosophy at MSSU and has natural gifts in evangelism.

Scott Yount will be serving as our children’s ministries intern. Scott is currently studying at MSSU and has served on Kid’s Day Out Staff this past summer.

Just back from India, Matt Parks will be serving as a Youth Ministries Intern. Matt is a psychology major at MSSU. He is a Resident Advisor in the men’s dorm.

Brand new to New Creation are Kevin Bray and Michael Thomas. Both are studying for youth ministry at Ozark Christian college. Kevin comes to us from Kansas. Michael from Oklahoma.

J.D. Miller is our new A/V Tech person. He is currently completing his degree from OCC. Though he is not interning with us we are delighted to have  him join our team!

Be sure to congratulate our interns on their new positions.

Our interns will participate in weekly Bible study and planning sessions. While they have significant responsibilities in leadership it is of vital importance that all of us volunteer to serve alongside of them.

 

Wednesday Nite Dinner and Study

On September 16th New Creation  will launch our first evening dinner and study group. Karen Brock and Martha Brehm will be coordinating this effort.

The evening will begin with a light meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by a study from 6:00 - 6:55 p.m. We will need various folks to help with this. Kid’s activities will be provided.

We’re trying to come up with a creative name for this study. Share your best ideas with Karen.

Praise Team will be switching their rehearsals from Thursday evening to Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. so that they can participate.

 

Cliff’s Notes:                     A Dream For New Creation

Do you have a dream for New Creation? I have a lot of dreams about this church that I love so much.

One of the most important dreams that I have for New Creation is that we would all have servant hearts. That we would take time out of our busy schedules to volunteer to teach, offer hospitality, help with the kids and youth ministries, welcome college students into our homes, assist with the set-up and clean-up of different activities and just say “yes” to helping out where there is a need.

I’ve heard it said that the healthiest churches have people who “see a need... meet a need.” I like that motto. I also know a lot of folks at New Creation who are like that. When the call goes out they don’t hesitate to say “yes!”

 So many churches are filled with people who sit back for the show, but ask them to lift a finger and they somehow disappear. That’s why most  churches live by the “Paraedo Principle” where 20% of the people do 80% of the work. Yuk! Let it never be said about New Creation!!

Throughout this newsletter you can read about all kinds of ministry activities… kids, youth, college, adult etc. Ask yourself… “where are there needs for volunteers… and where can I make a difference?” You see, there is nothing quite so beautiful as a church where 100% of the people do 100% of the work!       - With Love in Jesus                                                Pastor Cliff

 

Kids Church

 

It’s such a challenge to find a new church… and when you have kids… WOW! You definitely want a place where your kids are going to want to be a part of things.

Many at New Creation have recognized that we have a huge need to do more to connect with kids 1st thru 5th grade) on Sunday mornings. For this reason we will be starting a new Kid’s Church ministry on Sunday September 13th. Mid-way through our worship service children will be dismissed to join our children’s ministries intern Scott Yount and his team of volunteers for a worship experience geared more toward the elementary age group.

We currently have two volunteers working with Scott. In order to establish a strong rotation of leaders we are praying that three more volunteers who have hearts for kids will step up to the plate and serve in this very important area. For more information call Scott Yount at 317-1875.

 

A.S.K. “After School Kids” Club

 Walk the streets around New Creation sometime after school lets out and you’ll find that they are teaming with children. Hundreds of them! Many of them have no church home and home life for them is sometimes very difficult. Most don’t have the foggiest idea about faith in Jesus. All of them want to be loved.

 

New Creation has an amazing opportunity to reach these kids for Christ every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with our new after school ministry slated to kick-off on September 23rd.

 

We’ll have snacks, games, singing, prayer, Bible Stories and tutoring. It’s a pretty fast moving afternoon and we’ll need all the help we can get. If you think you might be able to help instruct reading, writing or arithmetic with children Kindergarten through fifth grade, we need your help. If you can provide and serve snacks on any given afternoon… we need your help. If you like to lead games or singing… we need your help. If you can put an arm around a kid to encourage them… we need your help! Call Scott at 317-1875.

He’s In The Army Now

 If you haven't met Tony Brazas yet you’re probably the only one at New Creation who hasn’t. Tony has been at NCC since the Sunday we moved into our building. His infectious enthusiasm and delightfully friendly spirit has brought a great deal of joy to all of us. Tony is truly family.

This November Tony’s life will dramatically change as he has made the commitment to join our nation’s armed forces as a part of the Army Airborne Infantry. Please remember Tony and all of our troops in prayer. We’re going to miss you brother!

 

RUMMAGE  SALE

 

Yes! Finally!! It’s here!!! After all of the delays we’re finally ready for our first-ever rummage sale SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12th. We will accept contributions for the sale right up until Friday the 11th. If you need assistance with pick-up or drop-off please call the church offices at 782-8200. Watch your junk turn into gems! Remember that the proceeds go toward our children’s ministries.

We need volunteers to help with our final set-up on Friday (or any day the week before). We also need people who will help out with the sale itself.

 

TUESDAY LUNCH

This Tuesday (September 8th) a group of New Creationists will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. to help organize our rummage sale items. Afterwards we’ll be heading to lunch at RYANS about 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate! RSVP with Jean Seibert @ 437-7002.

 

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

 

Whoaaaaa!!!! Middle School youth and High School youth will  meet separately as of September 13th when we kick-off our first youth group meetings of the year!

Middle School will meet at 4:00 p.m. through 5:35 p.m. and High School will meet from 5:45 p.m. through 7:15 p.m.

Get fired-up for our kick-off meetings! We’ll have fast-paced games (yes, floor hockey too!), new friends, snax, singing, worship, prayer, and, of course, you’ll get to meet our new youth ministry interns… Matt, Mike and Kevin!

So invite your friends, family, cousins, the popular kids at school, the nerds, the geeks, the jocks, your goldfish, and, of course, your school principal (uh, okay, maybe they are just grown-up kids, but you don’t need to invite them!). Time to get fired-up!!!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

How do you know the events in the Bible were real? What do you say to the skeptics who challenge the evidence for your faith? Elder Dan Hanschu along with Michael Rood will be your guides throughout an exploration of faith strengthening archaeological discoveries. The Sinai Connection Sunday School Class will begin Sunday September 13th.

Additionally, we will launch The Prodigal God series by Tim Keller on the 13th. Tim Keller is an amazing teacher and church planter from Manhattan (NYC). This class is excellent for those unfamiliar with the teachings of the Christian faith or for those who are longing for a bold, fresh understanding of the Gospel. (This class will be repeated later this year.)

Both of these classes will be excellent opportunities for strengthening your faith!

September Prayer Page and Scripture Reading

Nobody ever got anything from God on the grounds that he deserved it. Haven fallen, man deserves only punishment and death. So if God answers prayer it's  because God is good. From His goodness, His loving kindness, His good-natured benevolence, God does it! That's the source of everything.

-A. W. Tozer

 

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

 

1      (Exodus 13, 2 Corinthians 13, Psalm 33) New Creation would be genuine in faith and love for God

2      (Exodus 14, John 1, Psalm 34) we would love one another as Christ first loved us

3              (Ex 15, Jn 2, Ps 35) the strength and vitality of our outreach to college students

4              (Ex 16, Jn 3, Ps 36) Ben Whetstone be blessed in his ministry as college intern

5              (Ex 17, Jn 4, Ps 37) George Markham would be blessed on his 80th birthday today!!!

6              (Ex 18, Jn 5, Ps 38) joy, passion and sincerity of heart would mark our worship services

7              (Ex 19, Jn 6, Ps 39) our nation and our desperate need to employ our people in meaningful labor

8              (Ex 20, Jn 7, Ps 40) our youth interns Matt Parks, Michael Thomas and Kevin Bray would be dynamic

9              (Ex 21, Jn 8, Ps 41) the spirit of our praise team & worship intern Drew Niemeier would be infectious

10           (Ex 22, Jn 9, Ps 42) many would volunteer to serve with our children, youth, and college ministries

11           (Ex 23, Jn 10, Ps 43) our children’s ministry intern Scott Yount and those who volunteer with him

12           (Ex 24, Jn 11, Ps 44) the success of our rummage sale that funds be raised for children’s ministries

13           (Ex 25, Jn 12, Ps 45) the youth of our congregation and community as we kick-off youth group today

14   (Ex 26, Jn 13, Ps 46) the Lord would be with Joseph Hobbs as he acclimates to life in Spain this fall

15   (Ex 27, Jn 14, Ps 47) each of us would be dedicated to witnessing to people in this community

16           (Ex 28, Jn 15, Ps 48) the success of our new Wednesday evening dinner and Bible study gathering

17   (Ex 29, Jn 16, Ps 49) our hearts would be filled with love for each other

18   (Ex 30, Jn 17, Ps 50) our nation’s President and leaders would lead with honesty and integrity

19           (Ex 31, Jn 18, Ps 51) the youth and  children of New Creation would be built-up in Christ

20           (Ex 32, Jn 19, Ps 52) Dan Hanschu and Pastor Cliff as they lead a new season of Sunday School

21           (Ex 33, Jn 20, Ps 53) your witness to ____________________ would be dynamic and effective

22   (Ex 34, Jn 21, Ps 54) God would supply our financial needs here at New Creation with generous givers

23   (Ex 35, Acts 1, Ps 55) our After School Kids club would really take off in a positive way today

24           (Ex 36, Acts 2, Ps 56) Pastor Cliff would faithfully lead with love, compassion and biblical integrity

25           (Ex 37, Acts 3, Ps 57) many new people would begin to attend New Creation Church

26           (Ex 38, Acts 4, Ps 58) Amanda Hobbs as she is studying abroad in Ireland this semester

27           (Ex 39, Acts 5, Ps 59) the success of One Great Day of Service here in our community

28           (Ex 40, Acts 6, Ps 60) those who are hurting, lonely or ill in our congregation and community

29           (Leviticus 1, Acts 7, Ps 61) the leadership of our Elders Dan Hanschu, Hank Hoffman and Scott Brehm

30           (Lev 2, Acts 8, Ps 62) God would continue to bless the wonderful ministry of Miss Jean at NCC

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.

NEW CREATION CHURCH DIRECTORIES

Ever find yourself searching for a phone number or e-mail address of someone who goes to New Creation? Have no fear… our new directories are almost here!

We’re finalizing the information and pictures for the directory over the next few weeks. Please review your personal data in Fellowship Hall before we send them to print.

 

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 AND CAREERS

Young men and women between 18 and 30 are often the most dynamic people participating in churches today… yet very few churches seem to attract people in this age range. By God’s grace New Creation has been blessed with a wonderful group of college aged men and women in this age range. In the days ahead we will hold gatherings after worship in people’s homes as well as hold spontaneous events and retreats. Ben Whetstone is serving as our College Ministries Intern and Pastor Cliff is on campus at least twice a week. Be sure to welcome our students!

ARISE! CRY OUT!!

Saturday, November 14th 2009

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

“A worldwide Day of Extraordinary Prayer for Children and Schools”

Join New Creation Church and Moms in Touch for this amazing day of prayer for women.

New Creation Church will be serving as the host church for the city of Joplin. For More Information contact Karen Brock at 438-3608 or www.momsintouch.org.

 

ADULT INQUIRERS CLASS SEPTEMBER 13^th

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 September 13th. We will start with lunch and be done by about 3:00 p.m. RSVP 782-8200.

An Awesome Summer!!!

If there is one thing this summer proved it was that New Creation has the capacity to reach a lot of kids for Christ. Thanks to Sharon Sherrod and at least fifteen to twenty volunteers many children experienced the love of God over the past few months. There were games, songs, swimming, Bible stories, museums, hiking on Shoal Creek, MacAroo Gym, and so much more. To top it off we had a fantastic Vacation Bible School with SonRock Kid’s Camp. Many thanks to    everyone who volunteered!

Let’s keep up the great work as we reach kids for Christ!

GREAT DAY OF SERVICE

September 27th

New Creation will be joining people all across the city to lend a hand to our neighbors a hand with lawn mowing, painting, raking, trimming, cleaning etc!

New Creation will begin work at 11:15 a.m. following worship. No Sunday School.  Bring your rakes, mowers, cleaning rags and tools! We’ll be focused on our neighborhood.

This month is paper products month! Please drop-off paper towels, toilet paper, Clorox wipes and copier paper  @ the NCC office.

September Birthdays and Anniversaries

George Markham with the BIG 80!!!! (5th) Caitlin Smith (17th) Tony Brazas (20th)

Heartfire

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 - The Reason For God Book Study

5:30 Wednesdays Dinner and 6:00 Bible Study (Starts September 16th)

A.S.K… After School Kid’s club starts September 23rd 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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