Sunday, February 11, 2024
Worship Services - 8:30am and 11:00am
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available 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!
Here are two short videos that give an overview of the Book of Exodus:
We have Exodus overview resources available on the tables as you enter the sanctuary.
Sunday School for all ages at 10:00
Islam.
You can hardly listen to a news report without hearing about Muslim involvement in world affairs. Animosity and hatred of the Jews, Religion of Peace, Jihad, Sharia, Great Satan, Little Satan, what does all of this mean and what is a Christian to make of it all?
In his book and video series, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, author and apologist Nabeel Qureshi takes viewers deep into apologetics and evangelism among Muslims through powerful storytelling and personal experience. He explores Muslim culture, the most common Muslim objections to Christianity, and the core doctrines upon which Islam stands or falls.
Qureshi, a Pakistani-American evangelical Christian apologist raised by a devout Ahmadi family, converted to Christianity from Ahmadiyya Islam as a university student following several years of debate with a Christian friend.
Join us as we spend 6 weeks learning more about Islam and more importantly, why Christianity is the only way to peace with God.
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
Feb 16-17 | Men’s Retreat
Feb 18 | Concert of Prayer, 6:00pm
Mar 2 | “Messiah in the Passover” meal. Get your tickets now!
Mar 3-24 | Next Steps Classes, learn more about New Life and membership, Sundays at 10am
Mar 5 | PrimeTime Lunch for those 60+, 12:00 in the Fellowship Hall
Mar 10 | Pizza with Pastors, for those new to New Life, 12:15pm, Rm 209
Mar 29 | Good Friday Service, 6:30pm
(keep reading for more details)
We sent an email earlier this week with some resources for individuals and families as we prepare our hearts for Easter. We don’t have any new books for you this time, but we do have a few family devotional books that were leftover from last year. Stop by the Info Center if you’d like to pick one up.
Good News!
Haven Center opened this week. Please continue to pray for Haven Center and the board as they welcome clients into the pregnancy center. The button below will take you to the website where you can learn more making donations, volunteering, and signing up for the newsletter.
Men’s Retreat 2024
Friday evening - Saturday morning, February 16-17
at New Life Church
We are all made to pursue pleasure; it’s one of those innate drives that our Creator wired into our DNA. Men in particular, often in white hot pursuit, chasing after that which they believe will “scratch the itch” and bring the most pleasure, find that they forfeit the very thing that will bring true and lasting satisfaction. Unfortunately while we are “running down the dream” we often neglect our calling to be the spiritual leaders our families and churches so desperately need.
Come discover what men like King David, Saul of Tarsus, Noah, Job, Jim Elliot and others throughout history have discovered about treasures and worthy pursuits of pleasure! Only after we have “tasted and seen that the Lord is good”, can we be the spiritual leaders God desires us to be.
$25 registration fee includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and a t-shirt (if you register by January 28).
New Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday mornings at 5:45am, Room 209
February 20 - April 9
What's the story behind all those feasts?
It's hard to know when you read about the Feast of Booths why exactly it matters for your life. What in the world is the Feast of Trumpets supposed to be teaching you? We’ll learn…
The significance of these feasts and why God wanted His people to celebrate
How each of them point to Jesus and His work in redemption
Why all of this matters for our lives today
You will discover that passages you once skimmed over are now rich and meaningful in your life today.
Contact Sherry if you’d like us to order a book for you: sherryd@newlifeefree.org
There is some homework to be done before the first study, so we’ll need to order the books early.
Saturday, March 2, 5:00pm
As we study through the book of Exodus and prepare to celebrate Easter!
We have a guest speaker from “Chosen People Ministries” joining us to lead us through a Passover meal together. This powerful visual demonstration tells not only the drama of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, but also the beautiful story of redemption from the bondage of sin through the atoning work of Jesus. The ceremony be approximately 2 1/2 hours long with the meal being served roughly 1 hour into the ceremony.
No childcare will be provided. Because of the length of the event and the amount of time sitting and listening, this event will not be appropriate for all children. Please consider the duration and format of the event so that everyone who attends can have a pleasant experience.
Tickets are $12.00
Purchase them between services on Sunday mornings, online, or at the church office during regular hours M-Th. Limited number of tickets are available. The last day to purchase tickets is February 18.
NEXT STEPS is an opportunity to learn more about New Life Church, the Evangelical Free Church of America, and our Statement of Faith. We’ll discuss…
The background of the EFCA and New Life Church
The 10 points in our statement of faith
How to get plugged into serving at New Life
How to take the next step on the Discipleship Pathway
This class is required for membership at New Life, but is also good for anyone wanting to learn more about the church.
We invite you to come to Room 209 between the worship services March 3-24!
Recommended for Membership
The New Life elders are recommending Janice Paulson for membership. In following our church constitution, her name will be posted here for two weeks and then she will be welcomed into membership. 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 - see above…
Missions Trip Opportunity
Steve Austvold (Mission’s Mobilizer with the Northern Plains District of the EFCA) is leading another crisis response team trip to Lake Charles, LA April 28-May 4. This will be the final trip to this area as ReachGlobal is closing up their site there soon. You would be serving alongside others from EFCA churches in our area. Check out the video to hear Michaelle & Jomi tell about their trip in 2021. You can find more information through the button below.
Missions Trip Opportunity | Summer 2024
We are planning a mission trip to return to Dorie's Promise in Guatemala City. There are two weeks to choose from: June 15-21 or June 29-July 5. Trip highlights will include activities with the children at Dorie's Promise, opportunities to help local families, ability to gain a new firsthand perspective on life in Guatemala, and enjoying the beauty of Guatemala's people and natural resources! The cost of the trip would be $1375 plus airfare. If you are interested in more information about joining the trip, please contact Lorna at hoferl@yahoo.com or 881-6747.
THERE IS NO OTHER GOSPEL!
This year the youth will be studying two important letters that Paul wrote, Galatians and Ephesians. Both of these letters are foundational to understanding that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, and in Christ alone. Not only do they explain how we are made right with God, but both Books are so practical in teaching us how to live the Christian life, because we are now “in Christ”. You will be surprised at how clearly they speak into our culture today.
We end each youth evening with snacks for the students. It’s a fun time to hang out and get to know each other. Parents and others in our church family have been great about baking or purchasing snacks for us - if you’d like to sign up to bring the snack one evening, you can use the button below.
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.
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.
