Sunday, July 17, 2022
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!
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.
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!
We invite you to join us for coffee and cookies in the foyer between the worship services.
You can stick around after the 9:00 service or come a little early for the 11:00 service.
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
July 17 | Pizza with Pastors, 12:15pm
July 23 | New Life Golf Outing in Castlewood
July 24 | Night of Worship at New Life
July 31 | Concert of Prayer in Deuel County, 6:00pm
August 5-6 | Church Campout at Memorial Park
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Join us for an evening of worship at New Life - led by some of our college-age young adults. Come when you want, leave when you want.
Upcoming Prayer Opportunities…
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.
Annual Church Campout
August 5-6 at Memorial Park
The Church Campout is Coming! The cost is $55 total for both nights. Call the church office (886-1977) or email Rachel (rachels@newlifeefree.org) to reserved your campsite.
Not planning to camp? We'd still love to see you for any and all of the events that we have planned. Mark your calendars for an all-church meal and baptisms on Saturday evening.
If you or your child/teen would like to be baptized at the church campout, let us know! You can call the church office (886-1977), send an email to Lezlie (lezliee@newlifeefree.org), or mark “Baptism” on the Connection Card on Sunday mornings.
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.
