Sunday, August 30, 2020
9:00am | Annual Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual meeting. Members will be voting on the 2020-21 budget, elder candidates, and a property purchase proposal. We will not have a 9:00 worship service this Sunday.
10:45am | Worship Service
Uncomfortable Church - Week 4, Pastor Michael
Most of us have an idea about what the perfect church is. Sometimes we can romanticize the early church and forget all the trials and difficulties they experienced. This sermon series will be a challenge to embrace the truth that many times we grow spiritually when we get out of our comfort zone. This 5 week series will be calling us into deeper relationships and community. It will challenge our consumeristic attitude toward the church and encourage us to roll up our sleeves and get involved on a deeper level. We may be pleasantly surprised when we get out of our comfort zone, step out in faith, that we once again we experience the joy of the Lord.
We encourage you to fill out the online Friendship Register when you worship with us online or in person. You can share prayer requests, ask questions about our ministries, or just let us know that you’d like someone to contact you.
Recommended for Membership
Dave & Darci Adam have applied for membership and have been recommended by the New Life Elder board. Their names will be posted here for two Sundays and then they will be welcomed into membership.
New Members Class
Sundays at 10:00am, beginning September 20
If you are interested in learning more about New Life Church, we invite you to attend the New Members Class. It is four weeks long and we’ll talk about the EFCA, the Statement of Faith, the history of New Life Church, and what it means to be a member. At the end of the class you will have an opportunity to apply for membership. Please sign up below so we can have enough materials ready to go.
Deeply Rooted in God’s Word Together
From June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 we will be focused on intentionally setting aside time to read God’s Word. We have some tools for you as well as ways to let us know what you've been reading so we can track our progress as a church family. We'd like read 52,000 chapters this year!
We have a basket for completed cards in the foyer. You can also pick up a new cards there. If you’ve been letting us know how many chapters you’re reading through our online form, we don’t need the cards back - we don’t want to count the chapters twice! But if you haven’t told us yet, we really want to record your numbers so we can reach our goal of 52,000!
You can track any chapters that you read. If you aren’t sure where to start, we have resources to help on our website.
Women’s Weekly Zoom Meeting
A group of women will be having a weekly Zoom meeting on Monday evenings (7-8pm) to discuss the Bible Reading on the plan. If you’d like to join in you can contact Dawn S. (dawnmstee@gmail.com) or Dana N. (dananiemann@gmail.com) to get the Zoom invite.
Men, Mark your calendars…
Baptisms on Sunday, September 13
We are planning a time for baptisms on Sunday, September 13. If you (or your child/teen) would like to be baptized or if you have questions about baptism, please contact the church office (605-886-1977 or lezliee@newlifeefree.org).
WEEKLY MISSIONS PRAYER FOCUS
TIM & JULIE NELSON
Praise:
Praise the Lord for the 27 decisions for Christ related to the food distribution efforts by local churches in Honduras.
Prayer:
Pray for safety as we return to Honduras September 5.
Pray that we can encourage and be a blessing to the pastors and future missionaries in Honduras.
Pray for wisdom in planning our upcoming visit to Angola. We are looking for a new date in 2021, since our October 2020 trip was postponed due to COVID. This trip is critical to introduce our mission leadership and potential future missionaries to the Angolan church leadership we will be working with and sign legal partnership agreements.
Opportunities to Pray Together
Sunday Mornings, 8:25am in Room 209 | Pray for our Sunday morning services
Thursdays, 12-1pm in Room 209 | Beginning Sept. 17, we’ll be meeting to pray for spiritual renewal in our homes, our church, and our six counties. If you are not able to be here in person and would like to join via Zoom, contact Sherry for an invite (sherryd@newlifeefree.org or 886-1977).
Concerts of Prayer, our New Life Family coming together | next one is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at 6pm
Community Evenings of Worship & Prayer, a group of Watertown churches joining together | next one is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 6pm here at New Life Church
Jason Gray Concert at New Life
Join us for a special Acoustic-style evening of stories and songs, up close and personal, with Singer/Songwriter Jason Gray as he returns to New Life Church for the Singer & The Songs Tour. Jason writes catchy pop songs that are radio staples, and heartfelt ballads that resonate deeply. Jason is humble, funny, and wears his heart on his sleeve. His music speaks to people who are hurting, with an infectious joy and hope. Bring along someone to encourage!
- General Admission $10 ($11.49 w/service fee)
- Concert at 7:00pm, Doors open at 6:30pm
We are limiting the number of tickets sold, so there will be space to spread out.
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Missions Trip Opportunity | Summer 2021
We are planning a mission trip to return to Dorie's Promise in Guatemala City July 10 -16, 2021. If you are interested in more information about joining the trip, please contact Lorna at hoferl@yahoo.com or 881-6747.
Help Wanted at Midwest Bible Camp
Midwest Bible Camp is in search of a Camp Administrator. This is a full-time position. Fair market compensation according to experience and/or education. Includes benefits. Office Experience helpful, but not required. Training provided. Candidate would assist with camp activities, along with a range of administrative, clerical, financial and managerial tasks. Email resume to Hank Roso, hank@midwestministries.org. Phone: 605-886-3165.
Operation Christmas Child
Each year we give our church family an opportunity to pack shoeboxes that are distributed to kids around the world. This is a great time to plan ahead and get some extra school supplies and/or clothing items that you can add to your shoeboxes.
