NEW GARDEN FRIENDS MEETING
“Organization is a good servant
but a bad master; the living fellowship within the Church must remain free to
mould organization into the fresh forms demanded by its own growth and the
changing needs of the times.”
W.C.Braithwaite, New England Faith & Practice, p.121
Each item in the order of worship arises out of the silence that
encompasses the whole hour of meeting for worship. As Quakers, we value these
quiet moments in the presence of God and our gathered congregation.
WORSHIPFUL MUSIC Michael Greene, organist
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN NO. 223 “Though I May Speak With Bravest
Fire”
“I got plenty and then some----what do I
do?
I go out and help somebody get plenty and
then some, too
Cause I got it to give
And when you got enough to give away
…it’s the only way to live.”
The Gospel Truth, Help Somebody, by Susan Werner
SONGS BY ALAN
TEICHMAN -------COMMENTARY BY DAVID W. BILLS
I’d Rather Live by the Side of the Road
Chorus (see bulletin for words)
I Am a Pilgrim (traditional)
Chorus (see bulletin for words)
COMMUNION AFTER THE MANNER OF FRIENDS
“The absence from
Friends’ worship of the outward observance of the Lord’s Supper, water baptism,
and other sacraments emphasizes the reality of inward experience. Friends are
aware of the power of a true, inward baptism of the Holy Spirit; in meeting for
worship at its best they know direct communion with God and fellowship with one
another. These experiences make the outward rites seem unnecessary and, to some
Friends, a hindrance to full attainment of the spiritual experiences which are
symbolized.”
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Faith and Practice, page 32.
GREETING
AFTER THE MANNER OF FRIENDS Friends conclude worship with a friendly handshake which
signifies that we are one in the Spirit.
LOOKING
AHEAD AT NEW GARDEN
FIRST DAY
Friends are reminded that this period is for silent worship.
SECOND DAY
8:00
Meditation Group: Meditation, Silence, and Spirituality Series. All are
invited.
FOURTH DAY
FIRST DAY FORUMS (
July 27 & Aug 3: Open Discussion from Queries
THE BROTHERHOOD CLASS (
July 27: Christ
as Messiah
Aug 3: Doers of the Word
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July 27
28
Cheney Gantz, Ruth Anne Hood, Peggy McKee, Alice Miller
Aug 1 Tim
Cox, Andy Haile, Francie Portnoy, Lyla White
2 Emmbolya Harper, Zack MacKenzie,
Caroline McAlister, Betty Smith, Matt Williard
THANKS TO TODAY’S CHILDCARE
VOLUNTEERS:
Crib – Carol
Cothern, Chloe Lindeman, Emery Kiefer
3-year olds & up – Robb Jolly, Janet Inmon
Childcare information – Emily Wright
OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY is with:
Charles
Cameron and Elizabeth
Riggs on the death of Charles’ father on
John
Farmer and Bonnie
Lawrence on the death of John’s father, Ernest R. Farmer, on
Miles and Jane Foy on the death of Jane’s mother, Rachel Meschan, on
FLOWERS in the worship room today are given by Donna
Moran and Garnett Hughes.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NEW GARDEN MEETING are needed to support our programs, our
ministry to one another, and our efforts to help make a better world. Please
give generously.
REGISTRATION FORMS for the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends 2008 Annual
Sessions are available in the meeting office. They are also available on-line
at www.ncym-fum.org. The 2008 Annual
Sessions will be held at Blue Ridge Assembly,
PLEASE BRING IN YOUR clean, new or used, items for the Fall
Flea Market. Please leave them in the appropriate area in Norvell Hall. Look
for the signs designating the various areas. Come to the meeting office if you
would like a receipt. Your donations to this important fundraiser are greatly
appreciated.
You may purchase items in the Flea Market
now, if they have been priced.
IN 2001, OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUNG FRIENDS participated in THE QUAKER STORIES
PROJECT, an opportunity for Young Friends to meet with and interview seasoned
Quakers at Friends Homes and area meetings about their experiences of the
spirit.
Out of that experience came a booklet of
interviews with Elmer Brown, Margaret Beal, Jean Bills, Charlie Hendricks, Pat
Newlin and other weighty Friends. I have 22 copies of the booklet still remaining.
If you would like to have one, they are available in the foyer for $7.50 each. The
following is a quote from Elmer Brown:
“As a boy he [my father] had a set of
slides, pictures that he used in a peace sermon, and in one of the pictures was
TODAY, we will hold our monthly vigil for peace
on the corner at the rise of Meeting for Worship. We will gather the last First
Day of every month. Please join us as you can as we stand for our Quaker belief
in peace as the way.
CHORUS FOR I'd
Rather Live by the Side of the Road
I'd rather live
by the side of the road,
And try to point
souls to the blessed abode,
Than to be a King
or a millionaire,
And live in
mansions in bright array.
I'd rather do a
neighborly deed
for some
traveler, or a friend in need.
I'd rather live
by the side of the road,
And help some
pilgrim along life's way.
CHORUS FOR I
Am a Pilgrim
I am a pilgrim
and a stranger
Traveling through this wearisome land
I've got a home in that yonder city, good Lord
And it's not, not made by hand
MONTHLY MEETING
FOR BUSINESS will be held on Sunday, August 3,
FIRST DAY SCHOOLTEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS NEEDED!!
Please
consider helping out with our
3s, 5-Ks, 2nd-3rd, 4th-MS.
We will focus on a combination of Quaker History and Bible/Spirituality at most
age levels. Further Details available very soon.
Weekly lessons will be spelled out for you.
You are, of course, invited to use
your own ideas as you teach the curriculum provided. Ellen and the RE committee
are available to help you.
No teacher will be asked to teach for
more than ½ of the
Assistants are needed
for 2-3s, 5-Ks, and 2nd-3rd.
Teachers are need for
2-3s, and 5-Ks.
Yes I would like to teach/assist (circle one)
(name)
My interest is in
teaching/assisting the ______________ class.
I would like to teach/assist for ½ of the year (a 4 1/2-month
block). _______
I would prefer Sept-mid Jan ___ mid Jan-May___
I would prefer to teach/assist on a rotating basis with
another teacher (i.e. every other week, every other month, etc.)________