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The New
MillenniumFebruary 2009 The Newsletter of New Life United Methodist
Church Office Hours:Monday - Friday
9:00a.m. until 3:00p.m.
Church Staff checks phone
messages throughout the day.Pastor Maxwell is available for
appointments days and eve-
nings and is glad to schedule at
convenient times.
Worship Opportunities:Christian Education (all ages):
Sundays 9:45a.m.
Sunday Worship:
8:30a.m. and 11:00a.m.
Praise & Worship Service:6:30p.m. on 3rd Sunday
On The Inside:Interested in Joining the ChurchScout Sunday
Womens Lunch Bunch
Join A Small Group
Music Guests
Music Notes from Mary Ellen
Fellowship Ministry
Job Network
Congregational Care
Youth Stuff
Wood MinistryWorship Flowers
Community Garden
Valentine Feature
Finance Committee Report
Older Adult Ministires
Family Night Dinner
February 22, 5:30p.m.
Praise & Worship Service
to follow at 6:30p.m.
Floris UMC Praise Teamwill be our special guest!
More information onpage4
Something exciting is happening at New Lifeduring the season of Lent.
Come and see!
Lent is the six weeks leading up to Easter. It is often a seasonmarked by reflection upon Jesus life, confession of our sins andself denial after the example of Christ who died on the crossfor us. Sometimes during Lent people consider what they willgive up: chocolate, soft drinks, biting nails, and the list goeson. I want to challenge you to pick up something that will helpyou grow deeper in your relationship with Christ: join the churchwide Lenten journey.
You will gain the most from the journey if you commit yourselfduring February and March to the three practices that makeup the journey: attend a weekly small group, read and respondto daily Scripture readings, and attend weekly worship. (Lookfurther in the newsletter for more information).
This church wide study is an invitation to learn six thingseverybody ought to know about God. The first disciples didntknow much about Jesus when they began to invite their friendsto meet him. None of them had degrees in theology or yearsin Bible study. They just had the simple truth that an encounterwith Jesus was life changing. The Gospel of John tells us thatafter Philip met Jesus, he went to tell Nathaniel.
Philip said, We have found the one Moses wrote aboutin the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote Jesus ofNazareth, the son of Joseph.
Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?Nathaniel asked. Come and see, said Philip. John 1:45-46
Lent is a time of self-denial. You can do anything for 6 weeks.So eat all the chocolate you want, but join a small group andlearn 6 Things Everybody Ought to Know About God thewhole church will be doing it Come and see!
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Interested in joining the church?You are invited to
Lunch with the Pastors
Sunday, February 8
12:30pm 2pm
Whether or not you have been previously connected to a church, Lunch with the Pastorsis how you get connected in membership to New Life UMC. At this lunch you will have theopportunity to get to know better your pastors and others who are joining the church at thesame time as well as understand what it means to be a Christian, a United Methodist, anda member of New Life UMC. Following the Lunch, participants will have the opportunity todecide whether or not membership is for them. If you know someone who is interested in
joining, tell them Lunch is on us! and to indicate their interest on the Registration pad orcall the church office at 794-4522.
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New Life United Methodist Church would like to recognize the boys and girls who participate in
Scouting. They will help out in the service and participate in a responsive reading. There are nonames or groups called out during the service, so theres no need to RSVP. Everyone is invited,
whether they attend New Life or not. The Scout is welcome to invite their group to attend!
If you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Van Derwerker at 598-9608 (Boy
Scout Sunday) or Cindy Butler, Director of Christian Education, at 379-3578 or education@
newlifeumc.org.
Womens Lunch Bunch
For our February lunch bunch gathering, LauraAdkins has invited us to her house for a salad barlunch! This lunch will be on Friday, February 20that noon, 10724 Red Lion Place, Richmond. PleaseRSVP to Laura by Wednesday, February 18th so shecan plan accordingly (320-8358, [email protected]). This is a fun fellowship time to meet and chatwith the women from New Life Church. You arewelcomed to invite friends and neighbors!
Boy Scout Sunday
February 8, 2009
Girl Scout Sunday
March 8, 2009
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Eat the chocolate and join a small group!
The church wide study Come and See: 6 Things Everybody Ought to Know AboutGod really is for the entire church: children, youth and adults! This is an easy way forfamilies to begin conversations about faith.
The journey has three components. As with anything, the more you put into it, themore you will get out of it. So, you will gain the most from this journey if you commityourself to all three practices: attend a small group, individual reading plan, attendworship.
What is a small group?
Spiritual growth is enhanced through community. A small group is just that a small groupof people gathered to discuss insights, questions, life experiences and most importantly,apply lessons learned from individual study and corporate worship. Each group willmeet once a week for six weeks which includes a video to enhance learning and group
involvement.
What is the individual reading plan?
For centuries people have grown in their relationship with God by reading the Bible daily.A participant guidebook is available to help draw you into a daily conversation with Godby reading key scripture passages, responding to reflective questions, and journaling yourconsiderations of how this encounter applies to your life.
What will be happening during worship services?
Each Sunday during the six week series, the worship service will emphasize the theme ofthe week. The message will not be a repeat of the daily devotional journal or the group
time, but rather a deeper exploration of the six things everybody ought to know about God.
Materials will be available in the Narthex in the beginning of February and groups willmeet for six weeks beginning the week of February 22 and through the end of March. Weinvite you experience how exciting learning about faith with others can be as we all learn 6things everybody ought to know about God!
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MUSIC NOTES
from Mary Ellen
This is a new year that the Lord has made. Even though the economy is disappointing
right now let us remember that we were created by God to worship Him. In the midst of ourplenty we often forget to be thankful for what we do have. There is an old hymn that says,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings, see what God
has done. As we look to God in praise, adoration, confession, and with petitions we must put
our trust in Him that He will guide and direct. As we stand at the door and knock He does hear
us and will bless us. Our mission as a church is to be a witness of Him to others that they may
know His love, peace, joy and comfort as well as His direction. I am convinced that the very
heart of God is displeased with the corruption, greed and self centeredness that are all around
us in our world today. This church will have new visions as we reach out to others in this
community and support each other in our faith walk in this new year.
When new people come to New Life UMC what kind of impressions do they get from beingin our services of worship? Are wefilled with His Spirit so they see Christ in us? Lets make a
new promise to loudly sing His praises and tell of His Love. Your heart-felt singing can reassure
others of your praise and worship of God, the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Let your
songs of thanksgiving for His blessings be evident in your lives.
Do check our weekly schedule for the different music groups in this church and take
advantage of counting your blessings through music and making a positive stand for the Lord.
Come and share your gifts and talents, a good new years resolution.
Exciting Musical Guests at New Life!
Come out and join the New Life Praise Team and the Praise Team from Floris United Methodist
Church in song! Floris UMC is Pastor Mikes previous church and they have graciously agreed
to come perform for us during their music tour. They will be coming Sunday, February 22. We
will have dinner before at 5:30pm and theservice will be at 6:30pm. Due to the fact that
Floris UMC is coming on the fourth Sunday of
the month, this will be our Praise and Worship
Service for the month of February. Our Praise
Team will be performing, as well as Floris
UMCs Praise Team. It will be a great time to
sing praises to our Lord! For more information,
contact Sarah Cafazza at [email protected].
Hope to see you all there!
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Vacation Bible Study will be June 21- 25 and our theme is Camp E.D.G.E.
(Experience and Discover God Everywhere). As always it will be in the
evening with a snack dinner, a Bible skit , and classes/activities for all. This
is a fun family event!
Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman a retreat for New Life women and
their friends
Come and enjoy a morning away at the Becoming a Proverbs 31 Womanretreat here at New Life UMC on February 28th. Barbara Markland has
written this and many other studies and retreats for women. You can find
out more about her, her Bible studies, and this retreat at her website www.
blessingsmailed.com, or go to Postal Pal, where her books are sold. More
information will be in handouts and email alerts. If you have any questions,
please contact Cindy Butler, Director of Christian Education at 379-3578 or
Fellowship Ministry is Gearing Up!
With a new year comes a new, or at least revised, ministry at New Life! We are changing thename of Family Ministry to Fellowship Ministry, so that members and friends of the church knowthat this ministry is all about bringing people together in Christian fellowship, and so that wehave more opportunities to invite newcomers to our church events. Look for announcements
of Fellowship activities throughout the year, and make sure you join in on (and invite othersto!) the fun! Ourfirst gathering was on January 18 when we ate dinner together before beingblessed by a service led by the Youth Praise and Worship Band.
The Fellowship Ministry will continue to organize the coffee and snacks offered on Sundaymornings. If you would like to participate by bringing snacks to share, please call Mary LouSybert (379-7911) or me.
This ministry will also be responsible for stocking the kitchen. If you have a need, please callme. Personal dishes that are left after events will be placed in the bottom cabinet to the left ofthe stove.
If an event is planned for the evening and you dont like to drive at night, please call me tolet me know, and I will arrange for someone to pick you up and take you home. We wanteveryone to participate in the events that are planned, and we dont want transportation to bean issue!
Fellowship Ministry is for everyone to enjoy, and we welcome any who are willing to help andgive ideas. Let me know if you are interested in joining our team!
Sharon Pastore
423-6476
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Congregational Care Job Network
Do you know of employment opportunities within your company or elsewhere that you can share with
Congregational Care, for those in our church family that may be in need of work?
In our congregation, we have the following needs:
Help WantedCaregiver for an 8-year-old
With Down Syndrome
Flexible hours
Please keep our community in your prayers; as each day, there are more layoffs, andcompanies going out of business.
Please contact Anne Pierce at 804-379-5733 or Laura Adkins at [email protected]
Help Wanted
Baby sitter (Red Cross Certified)
JOB NETWORK
Networking is an important tool for someone who is seeking employment. New Life Congregational
Care would like to provide a venue for networking within our congregation.
Several people from New Life have already lost their jobs and several more are waiting for word about
their employment situation.This is how you can help with this networking mission. When you know of a full time, part time, or
temporary job opening in your organization please pass it on to Laura Adkins at cladkins@comcast.
net, 320-8358. She will post the job on the bulletin board in the Narthex at church. Supply a brief
job description, company name, address, phone number, website, and the date the job was posted,
when the posting will close, and your contact information. Every two weeks Ann Pierce or Laura
will follow up with you for a status check on the job.
For those seeking employment: Contact Laura Adkins or Ann Pierce ([email protected], 379-
5733) to let them know what type of employment you are seeking. They will anonymously post that
information on the bulletin board as well.
Other resources:
The Career Transition Group hosted by Needles Eye Ministries meets weekly on Mondays and
Wednesdays at 7-8:30 am. The sessions include support, encouragement, networking, prayer
and bible study. For more information and location contact Lisa Rattner at 358-1284 or lrattner@
needleseye.org.
Career and Connect at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, has human resource
professionals who can offer tips to aid job searches as well as a group that shares how to walk
through the emotional changes that job loss brings. The meetings are the second and fourth
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at 9155 Hungary Road, Room 122. For more information call 270-7613 or visit
goodshepherdumc.us.
Please feel free to offer other sources of information or suggestions on how we can support ourfriends
at New Life.
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Congregational Care
Do you know of someone in our church community who isin need of care, please contact our church office or Robin
Ann Gauthier @ 804-350-9045.
Do you have a prayer concern/request you want to share
with your church family?
1. Visit www.newlifeumc.org and click on Eprayer to submit your prayer
request. If submitting via computer is not for you, please call Robin Ann
@ 804-350-9045.
2. On Sundays, at worship service, your prayer request may be placed in the
offertory plate for the prayer team and/or church family.
Congregational Care
Shepherd Meeting
February 15thfollowing 11 oclock
service
This will be a brief meeting
for all shepherds. Hope to
see you there!
Congregational Care
Shepherd Ministry
Anniversary
Reception
Sunday, March 1st
following 11 oclockservice
in the narthex
Please join your shepherd and flock
for a refreshment in celebration of
the 1st Anniversary of our Shepherd
Ministry.
Help Wanted
Part-time Director of Christian Education- New Life UMC is seeking Christian based
enthusiastic leadership to recruit, train, support, and maintain participation of children,
youth and adult leaders which will provide a quality Christian education program. Previousprofessional experience on a church staff is preferred. Please send your resume and letter of
intent to [email protected] or to New Life U.M.C., Attention SPRC, 900 Old Hundred
Road, Midlothian, VA 23114
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G.R.A.V.I.T.Y. Stands for:
Grounded in the Redeeming love of Christ, we Aspire to make the Voice of God
heard and Inspire others to learn about him Through ourYouth.
WHAT IS G.R.A.V.I.T.Y. ALL ABOUT?
G.R.A.V.I.T.Y. is New Life UMCS Youth Group.
We meet on Sundays:
*To be involved in MISSIONS
*Learn through DISCIPLESHIP programs*Experience WORSHIP Youth-Style &
*To FELLOWSHIP through fun activities
FEBRUARY 2009 YOUTH SCHEDULE
Sunday, Feb. 1st: Mission & Fellowship
Superbowl of caring mission event in the morning during both services bring a cannedor boxed food to donate to a local food pantry.
In the p.m. we will party like rockstars at the annual superbowl party. Time and place tobe announced in the bulletin.
Friday, February 6th: Fellowship Tubing At Wintergreen
We will meet to leave at 3:30 p.m., tube from 7-9 p.m., and return to church around11:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is only $12. The deadline is Sunday, January 18th.
Sunday, February 8th: No Youth Group
Sunday, February 15th: 4:30-6:30 P.M. Discipleship Small Groups
We will be starting our Lenten small group sessions. Come and be apart of what Godis calling us to do at New Life UMC.
Friday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 22: Richmond District Youth Retreat
The retreat will take place at Eagle Eyrie Retreat Center. We will leave in the afternoonon Friday and return in the late afternoon on Sunday. The cost for the retreat is $105/youth. Deadline to register is January 25th.
Sunday, February 22nd: Praise & Worship Service Led By Floris Umc
Come out and support Pastor Mikes former church as we listen for God through theirpraises. Make plans to attend!
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Summer Youth Mission Project
The youth of new life have a unique opportunity this coming summer. We will
incorporate a hands-on, awesome youth conference that is focused on missions
as part of our youth mission project this summer. DC/LA is a youth conference
that is an opportunity for students to join in the adventure of learning how to liveinto the mission of God. It is a call to be, love, serve!! (please visit www.
youthspecialties website for more information on DC/LA) we will also have a free
fun day and then proceed to our mission in the inner city of Washington D.C./
Baltimore area. The dates for our mission trip are Friday, July 10 Saturday, July
18. The mission trip will be open to all youth who have completed grades 6th-
12th. A $50 deposit is due no later than March 1st in order to secure a spot. If you
are interested in going on our mission project this summer please see Lori Epps
for a mission project packet and all the wonderful details. Also, if you are an adultplease prayerfully consider going with us as a chaperone. Your life will be changed
forever!!!
Wood Ministry
Our church is currently serving 6 or 7 families thru our wood ministry. We have been
supplying much neededfirewood for several years now. Some of the families whoreceive the wood not only heat with it but also cook with it.
On a cold December morning we had a wonderful group come together to serve our Lord,by delivering and splitting wood for these families. We would like to thank Chris Kerns,Jimy Edwards, Mike Maxwell, Ken Branum, Corinne Campbell, Chuck Stewart, KurtCooper, Mike Littleton, and Trent Overvoe. We would also like to thank Robert Talley whohas helped many times make last minute deliveries and the Klings who have supplied alarge quantity of wood.
The wood ministry is currently accepting hardwood
donations that can be dropped off at the storagearea. Please contact Dale Scott with questions at314-7448.
We would like you to know that the MissionCommittee is here to serve the needs of churchfamily, local missions and beyond. If you know of aneed please let us know.
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The garden is off to a great start!Look for changes to the garden area located just beyond the picnic tables.The garden will include individual family plots and a cooperative churchcommunity vegetable and flower garden.
More details will be available soon
If you have an interest in the project, please call Barbara Roe at 794-0226or email at [email protected].
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We have been enjoying the wonderful flowers that have adorned
our Sanctuary Worship Table this past year, and thank all who have
contributed in this way.
Anyone is welcome to provide flowers on the Sunday of their choice
to honor or memorialize someone or some occasion. You may do
this by signing up on the flower chart designating the particular
Sunday and reason. Then we would ask that you write a check for
$30.00 on or before that date. Make the check out to New Life UMC
with Sanctuary Flowers on the memo line.
You will find the new Flower Chart for 2009 on the wall behind the door to the church office.
What a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or pay tribute to a loved one.
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40years and adding.Jimy and Loyce EdwardsYes, thats how long weve been married. I think hes a keeper.
Jimy and I met at a MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) Fundraiser when I was a Seniorin high school and he was a mere Junior. When we go back to our former church forHomecoming Sunday, they always have a scrapbook out which includes a picture of uskissing under the mistletoe at one of those MYF Christmas Parties. Oops, now all the worldknows.
We married on a cold and drizzly day (but you couldnt have told me that) in December1968 and much hasfilled the years since. However, we have only lived in two homes. Theone we came to after our honeymoon, and the one were are now in.
Weve had our ups and our downs; our triumphs and our struggles. But with faith,determination, a little or a lot of patience, much fun and a very necessary sense of humor,those 40 years haveflown by and God has blessed us tremendously. As I said before, I thinkhes a keeper and I would love to add on another 40.
Loyce Edwards
February 14th is Valentines Day. New Life has manylong-time sweet hearts . Enjoy reading a few of these couplesthoughts on their marriages.
28years and still counting.Paul and Patti Davis
Yes, Paul and I have been married for a long time and like any other marriage it hashad its ups and downs. I should have seen the writing on the wall when the wedding
photographer came into my dressing room and asked if Paul usually ran late. Thensometime later, the photographer returned and informed the bridesmaids that even thoughhe normally started with groomsmen, he would start photographing them, because the
groom and the best man still had not arrived.
I am not sure how much time went by (certainly time for him to get there), thephotographer again entered the dressing room and asked Are you sure that the groom isgoing to show up? Well, eventually he did show and the rest is, as they say, history. Paul,to this day, blames his brother and sister-in-law, who were suppose to pick him up andbring him to the church, had lost track of time shopping at the mall.
That is his story and he is sticking with it.
Patti Davis
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60years a bond for life.Margaret and Ed Higham
Ed and I met on January 22, 1949 on a blind date and were married on August 13th1949. A year later, Ed was called back into the Navy during the Korean War. We livedin Newport News for two years while he was in the service. I worked as a Bookkeeper
for a tire recap shop and two service stations.
After returning to Bon Air, Virginia we had a daughter and son. In 1965 we took two
boys from the United Methodist Orphanage and raised them as foster children for 10years. We have three grand children and one great granddaughter.
Ed worked for the U. S. Government for 36 years. I drove the school bus for 22 yearsafter her children started to school.
We both agree it takes a lot of give and take on both sides and a lot of love. We werealso taught that marriage was a bond for life.
Margaret Higham
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52years for many reasons.Mary Ellen and Fred Balarzs
Fred and I have been married for 52 years. We have two married daughters, two sons-in-law and four grandchildren. Worship of God and church activities have always comefirstin our marriage. Fred is an out-doors man and I am afine-arts person. We have workedat allowing each other to pursue favorite leisure activities. The tips listed below apply to
family relationships as well as between husband and wife.
Here are our favorite tips for lasting relationships:
1. keep communications open; being sensitive to the needs of each other
2. laugh often (Freds good at making jokes.)
3. respect and trust each other4. allow each other to be themselves
5. find your love language - Little things mean a lot.
6. find ways to compliment and complete each other
Mary Ellen Balarzs
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We are very grateful for the faithfulness of God, and Gods people, in
providing the financial resources necessary for the ministry of New
Life and our congregation. We realize that the past year was difficult
for many in our midst, but despite that, giving has remained strong. In
2008, we received the following:
General Fund (also called Mission and Ministry): $311,450
Restricted Funds (Including Good Samaritan, Missions, Music, Youth
and Older Adults) $7,947
Building Fund (Pays mortgage on our current building, and
accumulates funds for the next phase) $130,701
We cannot overstate the importance of your gifts to the church. Although expenditures slightly
exceeded income, the stewardship of the leaders in the ministry areas kept the deficit to a minimum.
We all are facing another uncertain year, and the church is as well. In 2008 there were 76 pledges to
the general fund in the amount of about $255,500. This year pledges are significantly less 66 pledgesfor $215,250. We know from talking to some of our members that they do not feel they can pledge this
year because of the economic uncertainty, but they will continue to donate to the church as they are
able.
The budget that the Finance Committee is recommending to the Church Council is basically unchanged
from the 2008 budget, which was $323,462. The Staff Parish Relations Committee has kept all staff
members at the same salary level as in 2008 and only the Apportionments that we pay to the Richmond
District and Virginia Conference of the Methodist Church have increased. Still the budget is significantly
underfunded by the pledges to date. Therefore, we ask that if there are any changes in yourfinancial
status that you communicate with Paul Davis, the Financial Secretary, any increase or decrease in your
fi
nancial support to the church. You may reach Paul Davis at 897-5671 or [email protected] are trusting that God will provide the resources to continue the work of NLUMC. Thank you for your
continued faithfulness in sharing what He has given to you.
In Christ,
Dave Bailey
Finance Committee Chair
Our family would like to thank you for all
the thoughts, prayers and kindness during
Paris recovery from back surgery. It is so
nice to know that people were thinking of us
during this time. Paris is doing well and we
are hoping for a speedy recovery. Thanks
again!
The Neofotistos Family
Thank you New Life Family forthe shawl. It brings warmth ofyour love.
June Veith
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New Life
Older Adult Ministries Council
Be ready for fun and excitement!
We are not retired but re-treaded!!
Lunch Bunch
WE WISH TO GIVE GREAT THANKS TO OLIVE JANE STILLER, who
has always made our arrangements and taken our reservations ever
since the Lunch Brunch began. She has been so faithful in serving us
in this way. It is time to give her a break. Now the arrangements will
be made by someone different each month. At our January lunch we passed around a sign-up
list and it was filled for the whole year. Thank you to each of the volunteers who took a month.
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR NEWSLETTER EACH MONTH TO FIND WHO TO MAKE YOUR
RESERVATION WITH.
This month, on the 2nd Sunday of February, the 8th , we will have our monthly lunch out after
Church Service at TOPEKAS STEAKHOUSE at 4731 Brad McNeer Parkway off of Rt. 360 in the
Brandermill area. Come and enjoy the great fellowship and fun we always have. This time please
make your reservation with Loyce Edwards at 794-4570 or by e-mail at [email protected] by
Friday Feb. 6. Call Olive Jane only if you want to; make your reservation as stated above. Thanks
and we will see you there; come HUNGRY.
Bible Study Workshop
Our continuing DVD presentation and discussion on the Book of Revelation is scheduled for
February 12 and 26, 2009 at 10:30 11:30 AM. We are enjoying this study very much; gainingmuch insight and knowledge. You are welcome to come join us anytime; its never too far along in
the study that you wont learn something. Bring your Bible and were sure to have an interesting
time together.
Boomers and Beyond
Lunch follows the Bible Study Workshop on February 12 at 11:30 AM. Even if you cant come for
the Bible Study Workshop, come for food and fellowship. This month we will have an all you can
eat Pancake and Sausage Feast. And back by popular demand, we will have a BINGO party for all
who attend. Who knows? You may win a loaf of bread or a trip to Petersburg. The prizes may not
be overwhelming, but we have lots of fun.
Alzheimers Support Group
Each 2nd Wednesday at 10 AM, the Alzheimers Association conducts a Support Group Meeting
here at New Life. If you have a loved one affected by this disease or any dementia like behavior,
there is much to be gained and learned by coming together with others who care and wonder like
you. Come learn about this journey on February 11, 2009.
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New LifeUnited Methodist Church
900 Old Hundred Road
Midlothian, Virginia 23114
Office:
804-794-4522
Rev. Mike Maxwell:
www.newlifeumc.org
New Life Weekday Preschool
LOVES FebruaryNew Life Preschool is celebrating LOVE in February. We
will focus on how much God loves us, and how much we love
our friends and family. In addition to our Chapel time and music classes our exciting
highlights this month will include our Valentine Parties and a visit from our community
fire fighters.
We are currently holding registration for the 2009-2010 school year. Make your
childs first experience in school a positive one. Our qualified and loving teachers help
children explore their creativity through art, music, stories and play. We offer classes
for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. For more information, contact Tracy Cooper, Director at 794-
4522 (Monday-Thursday 9a.m. 1:00 p.m.)