Sunday, June 16, 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.
This week we’ll have donuts between the worship services - for dads and everyone else! It’s a great time to catch up with a friend or meet someone new. Happy Father’s Day!
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 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
(keep reading for more details)
Join us for VBS!
June 17-20 (Mon-Thurs)
Meal at 5:00pm - VBS activities 5:30-7:30pm
This year at VBS we are inviting the kids to bring items for a Community Giving Project. We’d like to help the Beacon Center serve families in out community. If you’d like to help out, you can send items with the kids or bring them to the church yourself. Here are some of the items requested by the Beacon Center:
pancake mix
Hamburger Helper
canned fruit
toilet paper
dishwasher soap
Saran Wrap
any toiletry items
Please deliver items to New Life Church June 17-20
Summer Women’s Bible Study Opportunity (via Zoom)
Who & What: Join us (Dana & Dawn) for a short summer Bible study on the book of James.
When: 7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. on Mondays from July 8th - August 12th.
Where: You will do this in the comfort of your own home as we meet via Zoom! We will send you a text reminder and a Zoom invitation each Monday.
Why: Life is hard! This book will teach us how to profit from our trials, have joy in the midst of the chaos, be doers of The Word, and develop friendships with women in both our church & community.
For a detailed reading plan and Zoom dates, call or text Dana Niemann (605) 237-3007 or Dawn Stee (605) 868-1445.
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.
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.
