Weekly Newsletter of New Beginnings UMC June 7, 2020

Sharing Space

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This Week’s Activities

Sunday 6/7 8:00a Join us online for worship 11:00a Tailgate Worship

Monday 6/8 8:00a Church office open until 4pm 6:30p Security/Medical Team 6:30p SPRC

Tuesday 6/9 8:00a Church office open until 4pm 10:00a Staff Meeting 6:30p Scout Troop 413 Girls—picnic shelter

Wednesday 6/10 8:00a Church Office open until 4pm

Thursday 6/11 8:00a Church Office open until 4pm

Friday 6/12 8:00a Church Office closed

Sunday 6/14

8:30a Traditional Worship 11:00a Contemporary Worship

In person church worship will resume on June 14th. Reopening plans for worship services and events will be announced soon.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Sunday morning gave us a wonderful opportunity to gather with one another in celebration of the Holy Spirit. There was a different feel to our worship time. Sitting outside in lawn chairs beside our cars was unfamiliar. Gathering alongside others, however, offered a familiar comfort. Our time together was wonderful and I am so thankful for that time of gathering. It was a bit windy on Sunday, which was not a bad thing. The wind emphasized the significance of our scripture reading. As we recalled the disciples’ baptism of the Spirit, which came like a rush of violent wind, we felt a renewing wind sweep through us. It was a truly special moment for a special Sunday. Sunday also offered my family and me the opportunity to say “farewell” as we begin our transition to my next appointment. Your new pastor will be arriving in a couple of weeks and he will be in the pulpit shortly thereafter. Thank you to everyone who gathered at our farewell tailgate to see us off. We appreciate the many gestures of kindness so many of you offered us — from farewell cards to lasagnas and chocolate cake. Thank you to each of you who offered Ginny and me a special note or gift. We truly appreciate these gestures of love. The UMC is organized with an itinerate structure. For this reason, I knew there would be multitude of moves in my life. Each appointment offers unique blessings. The same is true of New Beginnings. Thank you to everyone who gave shape to our ministry, support us in our call, and encouraged us in our sharing of the Gospel.

Thank You and Farewell

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NBUMC ERT Tornado Rebuild Mission July 10-18th Estill, SC Phil Griswold, our Spartanburg District Assistant Disaster Coordinator will be leading a team from the Spartanburg District to Estill, S.C. for the purpose of repairing five homes from storm damage during the last round of tornadoes. Stephen Turner, Disaster Coordinator from the Anderson District will be the overall Mission Coordinator and will have at least three teams there to assist, including the Spartanburg team.

At Phil’s request we are asking anyone, 18 years or older, ERT certified or not, if they would consider attending the rebuild mission to assist our brothers and sisters in need. The teams will be housed and fed at “Camp Christian” in the Estill area. The team will leave on Friday, July 10

th and return on Saturday, July 18

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COVID 19 protocols will be adhered to during this call-out. If you can attend this rebuild mission in July please contact Phil Griswold at the number below. If you cannot attend this mission we ask for your prayers and support for those going.

Chuck Marshall, Spartanburg District Disaster Coordinator 864-216-1876

Phil Griswold, Spartanburg District Assistant Disaster Coordinator 864-814-4444

This Sunday’s Online Sermon

This Sunday will be the last message from Pastor Ross before his move.

You are invited to join us for online worship with a video that will be available after 8:00am this Sunday.

A link to access that video will be emailed to our newsletter subscribers.

Other Access Points Are:

NBUMC Website Facebook YouTube

Graduate Sunday June 14th 11:00am Service We will be honoring our 2020 High School and college graduates at this service. A slide show featuring all grads will be shown at both the 8:30 and 11:00 service. At the 11:00 service the high school graduates will be receiving a blanket, bible and will be prayed over.

United Methodist Men Garbage Pickup Saturday June 13th 8:00am Meet in the front parking lot. All men are welcome to join us. Contact Brian Cannon at cannon.brian32@gmail.com or Mark Phillips at volpapaw@charter.net. Rain Date June 20.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the leadership, who shared my vision and supported my witness. I, especially, want to thank the team of staff with whom I will dearly miss. NB’s staff is comprised of some truly amazing people. Chris and Ryan were always amenable to any need. It is a gift to stand up on a Sunday morning knowing you can trust the person in the booth has your back! Richey and Jeannie were a delight to serve alongside. Leaving the music in their hands never disappointed. Tonya is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She always goes the extra mile with a smile on her face. She is a gem! Sarah and Miranda give their whole self to New Beginnings. Their ministry to our children and youth is exceptional, but I was most uplifted by their willingness to commit to any of the church’s needs. And, then there is Lisa! Words cannot express how thankful I am to have had Lisa. She does so much for the church. There are so many little things, help me! As I leave you with this farewell, I wish to borrow the words of Paul to the Thessalonians. May these words express my sentiment — Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Blessings, Pastor Ross

Upcoming Worship Schedule

June 7

11:00am Back Parking Lot This will be a “tailgate” service featuring song and prayer with the NBUMC Praise Team. Feel free to sit in your car or bring a lawn chair to sit outside. Worship service will be broadcast on our Facebook page. The last pre-recorded message from Pastor Ross will be available as well.

8:30am Traditional 11:00 Contemporary Sanctuary This will be our first service back in the sanctuary. Rev. Wes Craven will be our guest pastor. We will honor our graduates at the 11:00 service. Worship service will be broadcast on our Facebook page.

June 14

June 21

8:30am Traditional 11:00 Contemporary Sanctuary Praise Team leader Richey Blackwood will be leading both services and it will be broadcast on our Facebook page.

June 28

8:30am Traditional 11:00 Contemporary Sanctuary UMCSC Congregational Specialist Chris Lynch will be leading both services and it will be broadcast on our Facebook page.

Information and rules for reopening on June 14th will be released in the next few days. Watch your email, social media and website for announcement.

Tailgate Worship and Farewell Celebration 5-31-20

Summer Camp at Asbury Hills Suspended for 2020 Parents of registered Asbury Hills campers- the decision was made to suspend all camps this summer. Please follow the link below for details to request your refund. https://asburyhills.org/covid-19/

KidLink Daily Devotions with Mrs. Sarah Mrs. Sarah provides a daily devotion for our KidLink friends! Available online, this video series provides a brief devotion delivered via email for viewing when it works best for your family. If you want to join in, just contact Sarah at the address below.

KidLink Newsletter Mrs. Sarah puts out a weekly newsletter to connect parents with Sunday school lessons and ways to stay involved. It is also full of ideas and resources for parents, grandparents and caregivers to do with the kids. If you would like to be included, please email her at the address below.

KidLink now has a Facebook Page! Take a minute to visit and “like” their page New Beginnings UMC KidLink.

*Just a reminder that the KidLink Facebook page is a public page and if you would like to participate with out posting to Facebook you can email your video to Sarah Pruitt at childrens@newbeginningsumc.org.

Did You Miss a Sermon?

We are posting the sermons online in video and podcast format.

Video: Visit our website: www.newbeginningsumc.org

Click on the “Resource” tab and then "Sermons”.

Podcast: Visit Buzzsprout.com

https://www.buzzsprout.com/194909

Daily Devotions for Youth Our team recently started a daily devotion and encouragement thread for NBUMC students using the app GroupME. If your NBUMC student would like to participate but did not receive the invitation to join GroupME, please email Sarah Pruitt at childrens@newbeginningsumc.org and we will add them to the list.

May 31, 2020

Our Presence

Traditional No Service

Contemporary No Service

Sunday Total 0

Our Gifts YTD Actual

Income $216,553.41

Expense $210,446.41

Last week’s giving $6,106.88

For more information on any Children’s Events, Contact Sarah Pruitt at childrens@newbeginningsumc.org

For more information on any Youth events, Contact Sarah Pruitt at at childrens@newbeginningsumc.org

5-12th Grade 3K– 4th Grade

KidLink

Prayer Requests To submit a prayer request:

• Email to prayerlist.nbumc@gmail.com

• Write them on the Sunday Bulletin Communication Card.

• Visit the Prayer tab on our website.

If want to pray for concerns please send an e-mail to: prayerlist.nbumc@gmail.com to be added to the list.

Congregational Care

• Congregational Care Information: Sue Miller jimmysue81@hotmail.com 864-590-2651

• For a phone call or visit: Sue Miller jimmysue81@hotmail.com 864-590-2651

• For cards or mail: Nancy Hallgren nhall39@bellsouth.net 864-578-9761 For congratulatory, illness or death.

• For Meals: due to illness, surgery or accident or funeral services. Sue Miller jimmysue81@hotmail.com 864-590-2651

• Prayer Shawl Ministry: Prayer shawls for anyone who is seriously ill or going through a serious life challenge. Jane Wofford woffordjane@gmail.com 864-494-1176

• Stephen Ministry: Christian care for those experiencing a life challenge or crisis. Rev. Ross Chellis pastor@newbeginningsumc.org 864-599-1303

Registration for Child Care Child care is available free of charge for all church ministry meetings and church -sponsored events (unless indicated). No reservations are needed for worship services. Reservations required 48 hours in advance.

• Complete the Child Care request on the Sunday Bulletin Communication Card.

• Visit the Nursery tab and register on the church website.

Church Calendar The official church event calendar is on our website. Contact Lisa Diestler at communications@newbeginningsumc.org.

Text to Give Simply send a text to 864-952-0918 with the amount you wish to contribute. Once you register, future giving is easy. Just send a text with the amount you wish to give and it will process automatically. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Sunday School

Office Hours 8:00am- 4:00pm Monday – Thursday Closed Friday

210 Rainbow Lake Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Phone: 864-599-1303

www.newbeginningsumc.org

Reverend Ross Chellis Pastor pastor@newbeginningsumc.org

Sarah Pruitt Children’s Ministry Director childrens@newbeginningsumc.org

Lisa Diestler Communications Lead communications@newbeginningsumc.org

Jeannie Smith Director of Traditional Music Ministries music@newbeginningsumc.org

Richey Blackwood Director of Contemporary Music Ministries praise.team@newbeginningsumc.org

Tonya Miller Financial Administrator finance@newbeginningsumc.org

Ryan Hyatt Worship Tech Coordinator media@newbeginningsumc.org

facebook.com/newbeginningsumc

twitter.com/NBUMC

@nbumcsc @nbumcstudentministry @nbumcsckidlink

youtube.com/user/newbeginningsumcsc

During this first phase of reopening,

all Sunday School classes have

been suspended until it has been

deemed safe to resume.

Scheduled Meetings

SPRC Monday, June 8th at 6:30pm Room 6 Contact Ken Walter 964-590-1310.

Safety/Medical Team Monday, June 8th at 6:30pm Gym Contact Mark Phillips at 864-266-3195.