UPCOMING EVENTS
Listed below are some church-wide events that we hope you can attend! You can also view church calendar, fill out an event application, or let us know you have a communication request.
MASK-er-ADE Drive-Thru!
Friday, August 14, 6:30-8:30pm (rain date: Aug. 21)
When life gives you lemons . . . make lemonade . . . and masks! Bring your loaded squirt guns and Soak the Staff (and be soaked back if you wish!) as you drive through our parking lot stations and Bubble Zone and collect your free goodies at each stop. We're giving away 200 free goody bags, each filled with treats. You'll be asked as you enter whether your family includes a teacher, school-aged children, students and parents, or none of the above as well, so that we can give you our specially curated goody bag prepared just for you.

What are you giving away, you ask? Great question! 
- White cotton face masks (two sizes available) + fabric markers & instructions to create your own unique mask at home.
- Hand sanitizer (of course!)
- Make your own lemonade kits, each with a fresh lemon and instructions
- School supplies for the kiddos
- K-cups for the adults
- A handwritten note of encouragement from our New Song Family
- And many more fun surprises!

Need another reason to come?  Popsicles will be given out as you leave!

Attendees are encouraged to make their own masks and lemonade at home and post photos to our Facebook Page using #MASKerADE by August 21. Submitting a photo automatically enters you in a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Three winners will be drawn and announced LIVE during our Drive-In Worship Service on Sunday, August 23, 10 am.

Face it, you can't get all of this in a virtual meeting! Get in your car and drive on over. You'll experience water, bubbles, treats and contactless love from your New Song Church Family, all from the safety of your car.

Why are we doing this?
Because we know life's been rough, and we're here to support you and offer a free fun experience while practicing all COVID-19 protocols.
AUGUST ACTS OF KINDNESS!
August 1-31, 2020

Throughout August, we invite you to join us in a little experiment... we want to overwhelm the local community with kindness!  No thank you's required, no applause requested... just lots of good, kind deeds for strangers & neighbors, alike! The world has enough negativity: let's try to influence the culture in a positive way. Any time you do something, feel free to post a pic on our Facebook page. Pay for the person's coffee behind you, wash your neighbor's car, return someone's cart at the store, plant a tree, give a compliment... just be KIND! Feel free to bring others into our journey!
COMMUNITY-WIDE BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, August 24, 11am - 4pm  |  New Song Church, Worship Center

A person can donate blood once every 3 months. All who come to donate MUST wear a facemask. At this time, the American Red Cross is in critical need of donations due to COVID-19 and its unprecedented impact on blood donations and inventory. This is very concerning and could affect our ability to treat cancer, transplant, trauma and all patients that depend on life-saving blood. If you are a healthy person between 18 and 59 years old, please consider coming to donate.  To adhere to social distancing, walk-ins will be allowed, however:all donors having a scheduled appointment is strongly encouraged (appointments can be made even the day-of). All precautions are being taken to ensure the health of the nurses and donors.  When on redcrossblood.org, search for New Song by typing in "New Song United Methodist Church" or "23111" in the search field.
Free $5 Amazon E-card for all donors!
 Drive-In Worship: Sunday, August 23, 2020, 10:00am

The first Drive-In Service went so well, we're doing it again!  We followed all the rules and we're allowed to repeat this adventure, weather-permitting.  We'll feature live sound, along with an FM transmittor directly to an FM station on your vehicle's radio dial. This time, masks are not required while in your car; our restrooms will be available for emergencies. 

Holy Communion will be available for those in attendance.  If you'd like to participate, we have room for up to 65 cars, and we'd love to include you and yours!  All participants must register, so make plans now to fill-out the available form through the button below!  SEE you in worship on 8/23 @ 10!
(Note: this worship service will also be live-streamed.) Rain date: 8/30.
HEY KIDS!
This Summer, we're ready to help our community know that
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
Weekly Lessons, July 5-August 2!
Just click the button below to register & get all the details!
New Song: 101
Sunday, August 23, 6-7:30pm, ZOOM

New Song: 101 is an opportunity for those who have questions about our Church (history, beliefs, future plans, updates, etc.), along with any next steps around membership, baptism and getting more involved in everythiing from a small group to a leadership position. New Song is full of ministries, ideas and blessings - we can't wait to tell you all about it! This gathering will be a Zoom event, so feel free to join from anywhere you have an internet connection.

​Although we normally have childcare and refreshments, we'll just have to make that up to you sometime very soon after all the precautions are lifted!  Zoom with you soon! (Note: once registered, a link will be sent in order to connect to our Zoom account.) 
CARD-WRITING OPPORTUNITY
​CARITAS Women's Program & United Methodist Family Services

New Song has been invited to help reach out to women in our local homeless ministry, CARITAS, and also to kids who are residents at UMFS.  If you might have interest in helping us send cards to these individuals, please be sure to reach out to our Coordinators:

CARITAS Cards: Peggy Meek: bockboysx3@yahoo.com
UMFS Cards: Heather Shaheen: hshaheen96@gmail.com 

More information for the UMFS opportunity is available at:  
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084ba9a92cabfe3-send1
Hearts, Hands & Feet Mondays! 
Monday, August 10 (11am-6pm) @ New Song!
(Drive-Thru School Supply, Walmart Gift Card & Food Drive!)
"Help us help others" as we combat essential supplies & food insecurity in our community.

​Please consider donating:
- School Supplies to benefit Cold Harbor Elementary
- Walmart Gift Cards
- Non-perishable food items

* Reminder: if you are symptomatic or have been exposed, please remember we will receive your contributions at a future collection!
"Operation Clean-Out" Group
Tuesdays, August 11 - August 25, 9-11am

Modeled after our successful Gardening Group, but working inside our church building in the cool a/c instead of dripping with sweat in the heat, this new, weekly group will meet to chat & connect while tackling any inside areas that need cleaning out and organizing, beginning with our kitchen. Whether you're looking for a way to connect with others while volunteering your time and organizational skills, or are just looking for a change of scenery and a way to plug in, look no further.

You are welcome to come anytime between those hours and help as your schedule allows. (An evening group will also be considered depending on interest.) For more info, or to join in, email:
sherrywright@newsongumc.org or call the Church Office:
804-559-6064 ext. 204.

*Note: masks are required inside our building, along with maintaining a safe 6' physical distance from each other. Communicating your interest to us helps us to set up a safe working environment for you.
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