Sunday, December 18, 2022
In the Gospel of John we are going to go in-depth and look at the single most amazing human (God-man) to ever walk the face of this earth, Jesus Christ. Throughout this study in John we are going to be encouraged, shocked, convicted, and left with a deep sense of awe in regards to Jesus of Nazareth. The deepest yearnings of our soul will only be satisfied by the truths that we find in this book. Invite your family, friends, colleagues and join us as we gaze intently at the One who created the world and yet loved us enough to die for 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.
Sunday School for all ages | 10:15-11:00am
Sunday School classes will not meet December 25 or January 1.
Do Miracles Still Happen Today?
Today we hear more and more discussion about miracles but unfortunately there is quite a bit of confusion when it comes to understanding what the Bible teaches about this topic.
We will ask and answer questions like these:
Do miracles happen today?
Why are there fewer miracles today?
What are the greater miracles promised by Jesus?
Since we are going through the Gospel of John and we are learning about the miracles of Jesus this topic is particularly relevant for us. Hope you will join us for this two week class (12/11 & 12/18)!
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.
We have advent books for families available in the hallway across from the nursery!
Stop by on Sunday and pick one up.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
December 24 | Candlelight Christmas Eve, 5pm
December 25 | Christmas Morning Worship, everyone together at one service - 11am
December 31 | New Year’s Eve Worship Night, 7:30-8:30pm
January 8 | Pizza with Pastors - for those new to New Life, 12:15pm
January 8 | New Adult Sunday School Class begins - BLESS, 10:15am
January 22 | Child Dedication during our worship services
(keep reading for more details)
End of the Year Giving
Any donations that you would like to have reported in 2022 need to be at the church, given online, or postmarked by December 31. The church office is closed on Fridays - so Thursday, December 29 will be the last day the church office is open this year.
Thank you for your faithfulness in giving!
Recommended for Membership
The New Life elders are recommending Vern & Sharon Manley and Merrell & Christine Ness for membership. In following our church constitution, their names will be posted here for two weeks and then they 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 and we typically hold two series of classes each year. We’ll announce the dates/times here in the digital bulletin when we schedule the classes.
Please join the staff at the Midwest Bible Camp for…
Soups and Songs
Saturday, December 17, at 5 PM
We’ll serve delicious soups, breads, coffee, and cookies. We’ll then gather around the piano with Doug and Mary and close the evening by singing Christmas songs from our hymnals.
There is no charge, but there will be a donation box for the Midwest Bible Camp Free Camp for Kids outreach.
Child Dedication
Sunday, January 22
On Sunday, January 22, we will have a time of Child Dedication during our worship services. We’d love to have your family participate! Call the church office or email Lezlie (lezliee@newlifeefree.org) if you would like to dedicate your child(ren).
New Women’s Study
Tuesday mornings | 5:45am at New Life | beginning January 24
How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In these three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. And he reminds us, as well. In this 10-session Bible study on the letters of 1, 2, and 3, John, Jen Wilkin helps you see how two thousand years later, his words call to Christians in similar challenges to recall a great salvation and to abide in the truth.
Call the church office (886-1977) or email Sherry (sherryd@newlifeefree.org) if you’d like us to order a book for you.
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.
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.
