Sunday, March 26, 2023
This Sunday we will take a one week break from the Gospel of John. Pastor Michael will preach from a powerful passage in the book of Job (Job 1:6-22) and the topic of suffering.
Everyone suffers, everyone. The question is this, how do we respond to it? Suffering is the cause of so many people losing faith in God and his goodness. In this sermon we will be encouraged by the faith of Job and be reminded that God is always good and no matter what we are going through there are many reasons to fall flat on our face and worship him. We hope you will join us this Sunday!
Worship Services - 9:00am and 11:00am
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available. Children’s Church for kids age 3-5.
Join us for a time of worship and prayer Sunday evening (3/26) at 6:00pm!
Sunday School for all ages | 10:15-11:00am
Adult Sunday School Class
February 19 - April 16
Our American culture is working overtime to shape the way that we think, feel, and live when it comes to our sexuality. Which means that the very worst thing the church can do is to remain silent about sex, same-sex attraction, transgenderism, porn, purity culture, and the temptations that we all face each and every day. It has been said that the more religious a family is the less likely they are to talk about sex in the home. This needs to change in the home and in the church! When it comes to this class we want you to bring your questions. We want you to bring your friends. Together we will discover just how incredibly relevant God’s Word is when it comes to addressing all these topics. Pastor Michael will be leading this 8 week class and it all gets started on Sunday, Feb 19th, 10:15 AM. Nursery is available and there are Sunday School classes for all of your children. Hope to see you there!
Week 1-How We Got To “I’m A Woman Trapped In A Man’s Body”
Week 2-Is Our Sexuality Who We Really Are?
Week 3-What Purity Culture Got Wrong And Right
Week 4-Homosexuality
Week 5-Pornography
—— Week 6-Parenting Kids In A Hyper-Sexualized Culture ——
Week 7-Approaching These Issues With Truth And Love
Week 8-Growing in Holiness
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
March 26 | Concert of Prayer, 6pm at New Life
March 31-April 1 | Annual Women’s Retreat
April 7 | Good Friday Service, 6:30pm
April 9 | Easter Sunday - Worship Services at usual times, Breakfast 10-11am, No Sunday School classes
April 10 - May 8 | The Bridge Course on Monday evenings, 6:00-7:30pm
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We encourage you to invite a Friend, Relative, Acquaintance, Neighbor, or Co-worker! There are printed invitations at the Info Center in the foyer. You could also share our Facebook events…
We have a book for families available at the Info Center!
This family devotional book is easy to use to focus the hearts and minds of your family on Christ’s sacrifice as we look forward to celebrating Easter. There are suggestions and questions to encourage participation for kids and teens. Stop by and pick one up.
Friday 6:30-9pm and Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm | Cost: $20
Ladies! Save the date to join us on March 31 and April 1st at New Life Church for our annual Spring Retreat. As a church, we have been seeking to grow in being prepared for sharing the reason for the hope that we have in an ever-changing world that seeks to "progress.” We desire to help equip you with Biblical answers to tough questions. For this year's retreat we will hear from speaker Amy Davison of Mama Bear Apologetics on the topics of apologetics and Biblical sexuality. Amy co-wrote Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality. These topics are not just for moms and dads of school aged children, but for all spiritual parents as well. Join us for a time of learning, Q&A, great food, and great fellowship.
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.
Marc and Ruth Marques are in Watertown this week and will be joining us at our Worship Services! They will share briefly about what God is doing.
You are also invited to join Marc and Ruth at the Watertown Regional Library on Saturday, April 1, 3-5pm. Channel to Brazil is celebrating 40 years of ministry this year!
Celebrate Recovery Step Study for Women
What is a Step Study? A Step Study is a personal journey through each of the 12 Steps of Celebrate Recovery in a confidential group led by a facilitator who has completed a study. The step study is where we get into the heart of the program and true healing from life's' hurts, hang-ups, and habits occur. A Step Study is a long-term commitment, but will change your life. When the group has completed the first Participant Guide, the group is closed to new people.
Participant Guide #1 - Stepping Out Of Denial
Participant Guide #2 - Taking An Honest And Spiritual Inventory
Participant Guide #3 - Getting Right With God
Participant Guide #4 - Growing In Christ
Many think that recovery is only for those with alcohol or drug problems. The truth is that only about one-third of those attending Celebrate Recovery are dealing with chemical dependencies. Whether the struggle is emotional, financial, relational, or chemical, there is hope. Celebrate Recovery offers a way to move forward…beyond hurts, habits and hang-ups…by offering the tools needed to experience emotional health and peace in the midst of life’s stresses.
Zoom Meetings
Fridays, 1:30-3:00pm, beginning May 5
Please contact Dana Niemann if you have any questions, or if you would like to join the study - dana.niemann@yahoo.com or 605 237-3007.
Celebrate recovery requires all zoom meeting to maintain the same level of privacy for members as an in-person meeting. We ask that you have headphones of some sort so that anyone else in your home cannot overhear what other members are sharing. If you join we also ask that you do not share other group members identities. This preserves each member’s anonymity and confidentiality.
If you are a follower of Christ, God wants to use you to bless those around you. We talked about practical ways to do this in our previous Sunday School class and want to continue to provide resources and ideas for you. Stop by the display across from the nursery to find book recommendations and articles!
Opportunity to serve our Youth…
Each Wednesday we end our youth group evening with a snack and time to hang out together after their small group time. People from our New Life family have been providing snack for us - either homemade or picked up at a store. The students really enjoy this time! If you would like to bring a snack you can sign up using the button below (the sign up is near the bottom of the page), or call the church office (886-1977) and we can help you get signed up.
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.
