Fall Kick-off | Sunday, September 13, 2020
New Service Times & Ministry Fair
New Sermon Series begins…
Reigniting Your Spiritual life: Five Words That Lead To Greater Joy In Christ
Week 1 | Forgiven
What would it take to regain your passion for God? Deep inside do you have the nagging thought that there must be more to your Christian faith than what you are currently experiencing? What are some of the clues we find in the Word of God that will help us to rekindle our first love for God? During this 5 week series we will look at five words that will help us move out of our spiritual doldrums and into a vibrant walk with Christ. Don’t miss it!
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.
Sundays at 10:00am, beginning September 20
Adult Sunday School & Connections
Youth Sunday School
New Members Class
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.
Kids Sunday School
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.
Women’s Fall Social
We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 20 at 5:00pm for good food and good fun. Bring a friend or two!
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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Men’s Morning Study
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30am, beginning September 24
At New Life Church, donuts and coffee will be served
Teens are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Care Ministry Training
Would you like to be better equipped to interact with the people in your everyday life?
The Care Ministry of New Life Church is offering Foundations of Biblical Counseling. This highly beneficial training is a starting point where you’ll learn how to: (a) biblically address common personal struggles, (b) apply biblical truths to every situation, and (c) help others experience lasting growth and change.
Community Prayer Gathering
Saturday, September 26, 10:00am
(Held in conjunction with the Franklin Graham Prayer March 2020: https://prayermarch2020.com/ )
2nd Street South, one-half block from Kemp Avenue, in front of Fallout Shelter Ministries. (Across from Hope for Life Community Church.)
Please come join area churches, pastors and business leaders for prayer from 10-11:00am.
People are welcome to stay for a simulcast to be held at 11:00am. Don’t bring signs or weapons, instead, bring lots of love and a strong burden for our country.
Marriage Night
Saturday, October 3, 6:00-9:30
New Life Church
$30/couple
Laugh and learn with your spouse as you hear from marriage experts and discover how to honor God in your marriage.
Dessert will be served. You may want to plan ahead for you and your spouse to have dinner out together prior to the event. Child care will not be provided.
WEEKLY MISSIONS PRAYER FOCUS
Derek & Hannah Steward
Praise for a safe summer of flying and aircraft maintenance.
We are thankful MARC has had opportunities this summer to serve in more ways than just aviation such as cutting down dead trees for a Bible camp, helping with facility maintenance and repair for a Bible college, performing carpentry work for a church's parsonage, and helping other local Christian organizations with IT solutions.
Pray for good judgment as Derek maintains a variety of aircraft this fall/winter.
Pray for Isaac as he adjusts to 1st grade and Ada as she helps Hannah at home.
Pray for healing and wisdom to manage James' food allergies.
Pray that we would always seek God's Kingdom first and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus!
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
New Life Kids
We are offering Children’s Church for kids age 3-5 during the 11:00 worship service beginning this Sunday (9/13). We look forward to seeing your kids!
We are making plans to re-open our nursery. We look forward to offering nursery care again when we have enough volunteers and we feel we can provide it safely. Please contact Janet if you are willing to serve in the nursery. janets@newlifeefree.org or 886-1977
Sunday School classes will begin on September 20 at 10:00am for kids age 3 through 6th grade.
The Awana Carnival and Club 56 Fun Night will be Wednesday, September 23. Regular Club Nights begin on September 30.
Please visit our website for details and to register your kids!
New Life Youth
September 16 - Bonfire and Pizza, 6:30pm
September 23 - Regular Youth Nights start, 6:30pm
Help Wanted:
We are looking someone to help with keeping our church nursery staffed, clean, and safe. This would be a part-time paid position. If you or someone you know is interested, you can take a look at the job description and contact Janet (janets@newlifeefree.org or 886-1977).
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.
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.
