Sunday, June 19, 2022
Hank Roso will be preaching this Sunday. We hope you will join us!
Sunday Worship Services at 9:00am & 11:00am
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available all morning. Children’s Church is offered during the 11:00 service for kids age 3-5.
New Sermon Series begins June 26
1 John: That You May Know
There are a number of themes in the book of 1 John. In 1 John you will find themes such as the divinity of Jesus, the importance of having right doctrine, living a godly life, and the centrality of love. Although there are a number of different themes there is perhaps one question above all others that John is seeking to answer; how does a person know that they are saved?
We read this in 1 John 5:13, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John will inspire and challenge you to seek hard after Christ and to make sure your life reflects what it is that you say you believe. Invite a friend and join us as we dig into 1 John this summer!
Sermon Series Challenge
We are going to challenge everyone at New Life Church to memorize the first chapter of 1 John during this sermon series.
“I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Proverbs 119:11
Sunday School Classes are taking a break for the summer.
We’ll start up again after Labor Day!
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 19 | Father’s Day and Child Dedications
June 20-23 | Spark Studios VBS
June 26 | Concert of Prayer in Clark County, 6pm
July 23 | New Life Golf Outing in Castlewood
August 5-6 | Church Campout at Memorial Park
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Upcoming Prayer Opportunities…
Join us for a time of prayer in Clark County. We will be gathering in Dave & Darci Adam’s yard for worship, prayer, and some refreshments. You can drive out on your own (41927 162nd St, Clark, SD) or meet at the church parking lot at 5:00 to carpool.
New Life Golf Outing - Saturday, July 23
Men and women golfers are welcome! Bring a friend or neighbor along. We’ll meet at the golf course in Castlewood at 8:00am and play 18 holes. The cost will be $32 per person - you can pay at the golf course. We are not planning a meal together this year. Please sign up so we know how many to plan for. You can use the button below or sign up at the Info Center.
Kids Hope USA
New Life Church has an opportunity to serve children at Roosevelt Elementary by participating in the Kids Hope USA mentoring program. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to spend one hour a week with a student who is in need of a mentor. We are also looking for prayer partners who will commit to praying for students and mentors. Francie Johnson is the program coordinator and she would be happy to talk with you about mentoring, praying, or any questions you may have.
Elder Nominations
If you would like to nominate someone to serve as a New Life Elder, please visit www.newlifeefree.org/elders or pick up a paper form at the Info Center.
We need to have the nominations by June 26.
VBS - June 20-23 (evenings)
Join us at Spark Studios™ where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened. Whether kids are exploring their artistic side in the Bible Study Studio or Crafts Design Center, laying down a track at the Music Sound Stage, or bringing inventions to life at the Missions Workshop, they will learn, like King David, to use their talents to bring glory to God. They will discover that their creativity is a gift from the infinitely creative Creator who designed them for His glory.
There are plenty of opportunities for youth and adults to serve.
Next fall, a group of Watertown area pastors will be leading a trip to Israel and you can go along!
We have brochures with more information at the Info Center in the foyer or you can use the button below to look at a digital version. The brochure includes a registration form. You do not need to have the COVID vaccine to go on the trip.
Deeper in Relationships
From June 2021 to August 2022 we will go deeper in relationships with people outside and inside the church body to intentionally share the grace and love of Jesus Christ with them and to grow together as his disciples.
The Gospels are full of stories of Jesus intentionally engaging those inside and outside the family of God. We want to know and obey the words of Jesus and we also want to emulate his lifestyle. We will be a people who are willing to get out of our comfort zone and make building relationships a higher priority in our everyday lives. We know that in our post-Christian culture it is a poor strategy to sit back and wait for people to attend our worship services. We challenge every person at New Life to meet, talk to, get to know, and go deeper with at least 1 person within our church family and 1 person outside our church family each month!
In the coming months you can anticipate sermons about reaching out to others with the love of Christ, evangelism training taking place in Life Groups, continued times of prayer, and an overall focus on building relationships with people in the six counties all around us.
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.
