EVENTS

March Purple Bag Ministry
Mar
1

March Purple Bag Ministry

MARCH List: Boxes of Jello, Packets of Grits and Koolaid,

Jiffy Cornbread Mix, and Saltine Crackers

Bags with instructions in Noel’s office/worship spaces

or shop online; noelumc.org/pantry

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Lenten Small Groups
Mar
10

Lenten Small Groups

You will be placed into groups and provided with study materials to guide weekly discussions

at a time and location that works best for your group. This is a wonderful opportunity to

focus on the journey Jesus took to the cross and the hope that the resurrection brings.

Register by February 28: email Rev. Megan Stuermann mstuermann@noelumc.org

 

 

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Greens on the Red
Mar
16

Greens on the Red

Sunday, March 16, 2-4pm, Highland Community Garden across from Noel

(weather permitting) or Noel’s Gym

Noel’s Community Garden! Healthy community through delicious and nutritious greens.  Tasting, recipes, hula hoops, yoga, music, gardening, Gumbo Z’Herbes, celebrating, and learning!  NCAP will be ‘planting’ their latest batch of artistry garden totem poles.

 

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Noel's Blood Drive
Mar
23

Noel's Blood Drive

March 23, 8:30am-12:30pm, Noel’s Gym                                                                                                 walk-ins are welcome, but they will be waiting behind those who pre-registered.

Registration coming soon.

 

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Palm Sunday at Noel UMC
Apr
13

Palm Sunday at Noel UMC

Sunday, April 13, 9am, Sanctuary & 11am, Worship Center 

Infants—5th grade, are invited to participate in the annual Palm Parade.

For Traditional Worship: Children meet in the library at 8:40am.

For Contemporary Worship, children meet in Noel Cafe at 10:50am.

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Collecting Easter Goodies
Feb
23

Collecting Easter Goodies

Collecting bags of Individually wrapped candies (no peanuts), Easter stickers, or small trinkets to fit into eggs.

Drop donations in  containers  at worship entrances and/or the church office. 

 

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February Project Noel
Feb
9

February Project Noel

February 9, 9:45-10am Sanctuary and 10:45-11am, Gallery Wall

Stop by the Project Noel tables to make Valentines for residents of Oakwood Home for Women, Project Celebration and the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

 

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Souper Bowl of Caring
Feb
9

Souper Bowl of Caring

February 9, Sanctuary Lobby/Elevator and Worship Center entrances.

We are raising awareness of charities that provide shelter, food, and compassion.    

Noel’s youth will be on hand to collect your donations of canned soup to put into the ‘winning team’s wagon’ along with any monetary donations for Noel’s Food Pantry.

Or give online at noelumc.org/give (select Neighborhood Ministries - Food Pantry)

 

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Holiday Closing
Jan
20

Holiday Closing

Noel’s Campus, including the Church Office, Children’s Center and Food Pantry will be closed in observance of The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

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Sign up for Noel Texts
Dec
31

Sign up for Noel Texts

SIGN UP FOR NOEL TEXT MESSAGES 

Text messages will include upcoming special services and events as well as emergency information as needed.  This is an important way to keep in touch with our church family!  ALL steps below must be completed to sign up. Questions: (318) 221-5207.

Visit: noelumc.org/contact

Click on the link: Sign up to receive texts.

Fill in email address and first and last name.

IMPORTANT:  Check box  ‘text me with news and offers’ in order to put in phone number.

Click: Verify to Receive Texts

 IMPORTANT: On your cellphone, Reply ‘YES’ to recurring news & promo texts.

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Art & Appetites - December
Dec
22

Art & Appetites - December

December 22, 5-7pm, 3rd Floor ~ Childcare Provided

Witness the Wonder of food in everyday life and in our faith. Celebrate awe in our daily lives with watercolor and art supplies. Children in childcare will also be creating art ~ Free There is Wonder in silence; enjoy time in the Thin Place

 

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Blue Christmas Worship Service
Dec
19

Blue Christmas Worship Service

Thursday, December 19, 6pm, Lane Chapel  - All are welcome!

Prayerscripture, and music acknowledging that God’s presence is also for those who mourn, those who struggle – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. All are welcome. Witness God’s Word coming to shine light into our darkness.

 

 

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Creswell Christmas Cartons Work Day
Dec
17

Creswell Christmas Cartons Work Day

Work Day, December 17, 3:15pm, Noel’s Gym

Noel UMC provides cartons of non-perishable food to students at Creswell Elementary who are at high risk of not having enough to eat during Christmas break. This year there are 35 students. On our work day, we will pack and deliver boxes to Creswell Elementary.

 

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Highland Christmas Shoppe
Dec
14

Highland Christmas Shoppe

Saturday, December 14, 9am-12pm, Highland Center Gym

Volunteers and presents needed! Lists are around the church! Turn in gifts by: December 8.  The Shoppe places new gift items and toys donated for Highland residents in a Shoppe, where they can purchase gifts for Christmas, keeping prices low, but dignity and respect high. 

Volunteer to Help

Shop Online for the Christmas Shoppe

 

 

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Noel Christmas Masterworks
Dec
8

Noel Christmas Masterworks

Sunday, December 8, 6pm Sanctuary 

Join us for a telling of the mystery that is the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Noel Chancel Choir will be joined by string orchestra and soloists Nacy Carey, Abigail Mallory, Liesl Cruz, Scott Ochoa, and Steve Valenzuela to present Camille Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio. This concert will also feature several familiar Christmas anthems and hymns which will surely leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. All Masterworks Concerts are free and open to the public. 

Childcare is provided.

 

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Food Pantry Gift Card Sales
Dec
8

Food Pantry Gift Card Sales

Sunday, December 8, 9-11am, The Corner

Stop by to pick up beautiful Food Pantry Giving Cards!  This is a Great Gift Idea to give “in honor of’” or “in memory of” your loved ones while supporting Noel’s Food Pantry. Also on sale in the Food Pantry, Monday-Thursday,10am-2pm. $10 each or 6/$50.

 

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