Sunday, June 9, 2024
Worship Services - 8:30am and 11:00am
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available during Sunday School (10:00-10:45) and during the 11:00 service.
Children’s Church for ages 3-5 is available during the sermon portion of the 11:00 service.
You might be tempted to think that the historical events (Jews being liberated from Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, wandering in the wilderness, giving of the Ten Commandments, God dwelling with his people in the tabernacle) that took place in Exodus have nothing to say to those of us living in our day and time. Don’t give into that temptation! Every single page of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, is relevant for our everyday life! In the book of Exodus we will explore themes like: the fiery holiness of God, where we can find true freedom, deliverance from sin and slavery, the presence of God, the problem of idolatry, and most importantly we will see that Jesus is the greater Moses and he is the only One that gives us the freedom we desperately need. We are praying that this sermon series through the amazing book of Exodus deepens your knowledge, and your affection, for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Sunday School classes will not be meeting this summer.
We will have coffee and cookies available in the foyer between the two worship services. It’s a great time to catch up with a friend or meet someone new!
Join us on Sunday morning to pray over our worship services!
Connection Cards
We have Connection Cards available on the backs of the chairs in the sanctuary. Guests can fill them out and take them to the Info Center for a free gift. Anyone can use them to submit prayer requests, request more information about ministries, update personal contact information, ask a question, or give feedback. Cards can be dropped into the offering boxes at the entrances to the sanctuary.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
June 9 | Pizza with Pastors, for those new to New Life, Room 209 following the 11:00 service
June 9 | Concert of Prayer on the Redlin Center grounds, 6:00pm
June 16 | Baptisms during our Worship Services
June 17-20 | Breaker Rock Beach VBS, 5:30-7:30pm with a meal at 5:00
June 30 | Celebration and Farewell Service for the Wallenmeyers, during and between our regular services
July 14 | Outdoor Worship Service at Foundation Plaza, 10:30am
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In the summer we like to have Concerts of Prayer outside of the church building. We especially enjoy getting out into the counties all around us. If you would be willing to host a Concert of Prayer, please let us know - you can call the church office (886-1977) or send an email to Lezlie (lezliee@newlifeefree.org).
Call the church office (886-1977) or send an email to Lezlie (lezliee@newlifeefree.org) if you or your child/teen would like to be baptized.
Join us for VBS!
June 17-20 (Mon-Thurs)
Meal at 5:00pm - VBS activities 5:30-7:30pm
Hank and Holly are looking for helpers to work in the kitchen or dining room during Free Camp for Kids at Midwest Bible Camp. The days available to serve are June 18-20 (Tue-Thu) and June 24-26 Mon-Wed). Times available each day are 7-10 AM breakfast, 10 AM - 1 PM lunch, 3 - 6 PM supper, and 7 - 9 PM canteen. You may pick any shifts you'd like. Please text or call Hank at 815-549-0825 for questions or to sign up. Thanks so much.
New Members
This week we welcome Karie Popp and Marie Waterworth as members of New Life Church! If you are wondering how membership works, you can read what our church constitution says about it here. The Next Steps Class is required for membership and we typically hold two series of classes each year. We’ll announce the dates/times here in the digital bulletin when we schedule the classes.
There is a committee in Watertown (H2O-50) that is beginning to look at goals for our community for the next 25 years. They are asking for input from Watertown residents. This survey is an opportunity for our congregation to advocate for healthy community outcomes that will encourage more families to stay here, love it here, and move here, likely helping to grow our congregation and create a brighter and more wholesome future. It is a way for us to represent our opinions in this process.
Do you have extra Bibles at home?
A member of our community is collecting Bibles to send overseas. If you have used Bibles that you would like to donate, you can place them in the box near the office door.
Each month, we will be highlighting a missionary or organization that is supported by New Life. We encourage you to be praying for them and also learning more about how God is working through them in their area of ministry.
Praise:
We are praising the Lord that we made it (FINALLY) to Angola. Thank you for praying us here!!
Very thankful for the local Angolan church (UIEA) that has welcomed us, taken care of us and helping to get our bearings.
Pastor Calenga, the president of UIEA has been very strategic in introducing us to Pastors and the UIEA staff that we will be working with.
We were able to move into an apartment until our house becomes available and repainted. It needs some love, but we are thankful for a secure location and it's big enough to host many visitors.
Pray:
God will use us in Angola to further HIS kingdom.
Pray for the 4 Honduran couples that are praying about joining us.
Avant has a conference in Cyprus that we will be attending at the end of June. Pray for safety in travel and that we can be an encouragement to the other Avant missionaries.
THANK YOU for your prayers!
Discipleship Pathway
Are you ready to take the next step? Find out more about how to get involved in a Life Group or a D-Group.
