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There are lots of ways you can get involved with our Children's Ministries. You can help with designing, painting or decorating our clasrooms, work with our children's council, or volunteer for Vacation Bible School, mission camps, advent, Confirmation, picnics and more! If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Kim George, 817-460-4212, Ext. 722, or kim@nwumc.org

Be a Tour Guide for kids! Help children travel the different continents during Sunday School each week by guiding them to their classes and assisting Sunday School Teachers during class. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Kim George, 817-460-4212, Ext. 722, or email kim@nwumc.org

Teaching Rotation Sunday School isn't your normal Sunday School teaching obligation in our Children's Ministry. Teachers are asked to teach three weeks in a row, teaching the same lesson in the same workshop. For example, if you taught in Antarctica you would teach a different grade level in the same classroom for three weeks and then your obligation is done! No year-long commitments. You can teach again as your schedule permits. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Kim George, 817-460-4212, Ext. 722, or email kim@nwumc.org

Because of financial cutbacks for LIFT (Literacy Instruction for Texas), our partnering agency, New World will not be offering English as a Second Language classes this fall. ESL classes are still available in our area if you wish to volunteer to teach or enroll. Contact the church office, 817-460-4212, for more information.

Since 1978, Arlington Charities has endeavored to feed the hungry and clothe the poor. Volunteers to sort and hang donated clothing are always needed, and you can work at your convenience. Pantry helpers receive training on how to pack groceries for different size families. The agency is open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to Noon. Call Darlene, Volunteer Coordinator, at 817-275-1511, for additional information. Audrey Koepp is the New World contact person.

For a number of years, New World has cooked and served the evening meal at the Life Shelter on 5th Sundays and 5th Wednesdays of the month. This year, we have added 5th Fridays to our service schedule. In addition, we serve breakfast the next morning and provide sack lunches for the clients to take with them.

Service dates for the remainder of 2010 are September 29, October 29 and 31, and December 29 and 31. If you are interested in more information about this ministry or volunteering, please contact Bill Dugan at nydu@tx.rr.com or Mission Chair Alison Chapman alisonchapman@sbcglobal.net.

Arlington Urban Ministries is an outreach of Arlington area United Methodist Churches, providing assistance to struggling individuals and families in Arlington. If you would like to volunteer at Arlington Urban Ministries, please contact Joan Church at 817-861-8585. Information about AUM can be found at their website www.arlingtonurbanministries.org

For many years, New World has partnered with CarterBlood Care, holding two blood drives a year. The Carter Bloodmobile will be on the New World parking lot February 13, 2011. Please consider donating blood at that time. Your donation is a gift of life. For more information or to sign up to donate, contact Becky Hankins in the church office, 817-460-4212 or email staff@nwumc.org

Habitat for Humanity has built in excess of 225,000 homes around the world. The local habitat branch, Trinity Habitat for Humanity, serves Tarrant, Parker, Johnson and Wise Counties, building on the belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live at a price they can afford. Using donations of money and materials, volunteers work hand in hand with the families they serve to build quality homes. If you are interested in more information or want to volunteer with Trinity Habitat, check out their website http://trinityhabitat.org

In 2002, New World partnered with Trinity Habitat for Humanity to build the first habitat home in Arlington. New World built a second home in Mosier Valley in 2004, and we partnering in October with First UMC, Arlington and Keller UMC to build a third home in the area. For more information about New World's partnership with Trinity Habitat or to volunteer your help, email our New World contact person, Bill Dugan, nydu@tx.rr.com or New World Mission Chairperson Alison Chapman alisonchapman@sbcglobal.net

Our goal is for every guest and member to receive a warm welcome from the moment they enter our parking lot and come through our doors. If you are interested in serving as a friendly Sunday morning greeter/host, usher, or parking lot attendant, please contact Pam or Tim Dunlap, psdunlap@swbell.net or Church Receptionist Sandy Edmonds, sandy@nwumc.org

The New World Intercessory Prayer Team prays for the needs and concerns of those who have asked for prayer. A Prayer Web is also available for urgent requests. If you are interested in being part of this vital ministry, contact Virginia Lackey, h.lackey@sbcglobal.net

New World Stitchers meet the first and third Thursday of the month from 9:00-11:30 am in the education wing and use this time to create prayer quilts for those in the congregation who are experiencing difficult times. They sew, tie, and prepare the quilts for delivery by one of our pastors. You are invited to join this fun group and participate in this caring ministry. Lunch usually follows. Contact Joan Miller, 817-275-8271, or Janice Farris, 817-275-1809, if you have questions.

Many clients of Tarrant County SafeHaven leave their homes very hurriedly to escape domestic violence, taking only a bare minimum of their belongings. To show these women that we care about their situation, New World United Methodist Women provide personal care kits on a quarterly basis. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, contact Virginia Lackey, h.lackey@sbcglobal.net.

UTA Wesley Foundation is the university's United Methodist campus ministry. Their board of directors is made up of representatives from churches in the Mid-Cities District who oversee the operation of the ministry. New World has been represented on the board for more than 10 years. There are always opportunities to support The Wesley. Contact the director, Rev. Joseph Nader, at 817-326-4242, to find out how YOU can help.