1. What is ORANGE?
ORANGE is a strategy that we will be using to better connect the CHURCH and the HOME. The name comes from the mixing of the colors red (like a heart, the home) and yellow (like a light, the church) together to make a an even more vibrant color ORANGE!
2. So how do you plan on doing that?
We will work on two goals: equipping parents to be the spiritual leaders of their children and using proven strategies to improve the way we communicate God's story to toddlers, children, and the youth.
3. What's the strategy?
We will be adopting a new curriculum by the ReThink Group (the creators of the Orange philosphy) that will teach teach three basic truths at each age level. (see below) We have learned that it is really important to use a curriculum that builds on itself at each age level, giving kids an opportunity to experience the WONDER, DISCOVERY, and PASSION of a relationship with Christ.
KNOW - Birth through Pre-School
God made me.
God loves me.
Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
BE - Kindergarten through Fifth grade
God is the source of wisdom.
God has a plan for my life.
I can treat others as I want to be treated.
DO - Sixth through Twelvth grade
I was created for an authentic relationship with my creator.
I belong to Jesus and I define who I am by what He says.
I exist to demonstrate God's love to a broken world.
Life Events of Our Church Family
Congratulations &
Celebrations
New Castle Little League 12 year old All Stars team won the Indiana District 6 Championship in late July. The games were played in Pendleton. The team was coached by Scott Welch and two of the team members were Garrett Welch and Brady Renner.
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A reopening of the Baker Park basketball courts was a celebration with lots of activities. One was to determine the best shooter on the court. Out of 50 entrants Max Pierson won his way into the final round of four contestants and won the trophy by hitting four of six shots and was named King of the Court. Max is a member of the Trojan varsity team.
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James Willyard was named to the spring dean’s list at Ball State University and he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Todd Catron was named to the spring dean’s list at Muncie Ivy Tech.
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Mike Montgomery and his horse, Sunshine, competed in the Challenged Riders division of the World Championship Palomino Show in Tulsa, OK. In a class of 17 competitors, Mike finished second, making him reserve World Champion!
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Hubert Wisecup was visited by family from Indianapolis, Virginia, and West Virginia which brought five generations together. His daughter, Barbara; granddaughter, Barbara Dianne; great-granddaughter, Tasha; mother of great, great-granddaughter, Shaylyn.
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A baby girl was born to Melanie and Chris Hufford. She weighed 9lbs 1oz, was 21” long and is named, Macy Lynae. Great-grandparents are Margaret and Bob Bowman and Janet and Everett Caudill.
PRAYER CONCERNS
· Family of Marilyn Pierce of Indianapolis who died on August 8th. She is survived by husband, James, three sons, three brothers, and three sisters. One of her sisters is our church family member, Karen Rains.
· Kit & Stacey Crane, Cara & Emily, Cindy & Rick Willyard and James and the extended family of Joe Crane who died on August 18th. His service was held in the church sanctuary on Thursday, August 26th. A Marine Corps Honor Guard participated in the service and burial.
· Cathie Adams as she continues undergoing tests in Arizona. Jack and Nancy Renner as they are with Cathie in Desert Hills, AZ.
· Ilene Wallace as she returns home from Ball Memorial Hospital and recovers from her illness.
· Candy Sneed as she recovers in her home from surgery.
· Georgia Muncy had surgery on August 16th and is recovering at home.
· Fred Wright & Beth Gray as they are at home and have not been able to get out to join us for worship on Sunday morning.
· Ann Wood—as she continues with chemotherapy treatment
· Ken Pew as the doctors are trying to find the proper medicine and treatment for him.
ACOLYTES FOR SEPTEMBER
September Captain – Joni Baker
5 – Michael Newby & Luke Atterson
12 – Zoe Conway & Natalie Milligan
19 – Tommy Witham & Andrew Glover
26– Joe Garvin & Lily Garvin
