Sunday, September 5, 2021
I Corinthians | A Gospel-Centered Life
Even in the early church there were all kinds of issues, problems, distractions and sinful behaviors. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to bring spiritual renewal to a church that was in desperate need of it. Week in and week out we will find this book to be incredibly relevant for our day and time. We will learn what it means to be a healthy, gospel-centered, unified Church that makes a difference in the six counties all around us. Hope you and your family will join us!
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.
Our Next Sermon Series
For 5 weeks, beginning September 12, we will be talking about something very dear to the heart of God, evangelism. At the heart of the gospel story we see Jesus leaving behind the glory of heaven to rescue the lost sons and daughters of God. You and I have received this lavish grace from Jesus and now we have the amazing opportunity to share it with those who are living all around us! We will also be discussing this important sermon series in our Life Groups. Our prayer is that each person at New Life Church is so in love with Jesus that they can’t help but talk about him to others in their daily life.
We encourage you to fill out the online Friendship Register when you worship with us online or in person. You can share prayer requests, ask questions about our ministries, or just let us know that you’d like someone to contact you.
New Podcast Episode from Pastor Michael: America And The Satanic Lullaby
“I learned recently about some of the specific persecution that is going on in Afghanistan. Women being sold into sex trafficking. Christians are literally running for the mountains and living in caves. Yet, it might be shocking for you to learn that up until this point the church is growing like crazy in Afghanistan. And this is true in Iran as well. When we fix our gaze on what is going on here in America we see a disturbing apathy that characterizes far too many churches and Christians. A pastor living in the Middle East recently referred to America as being under the influence of a “satanic lullaby.” What does that mean? Is it true? Let’s talk about it!”
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.
Annual Meeting Report
Last week at the Annual Congregational Meeting, the members of New Life voted to approve the 2021/22 proposed budget and also to approve the elder candidates: Jeff Lindahl, Jared Quenzer, and Wade Taylor. Mark Rodvold and Tony Wiegman will be stepping off of the elder board. They have each faithfully served for six years and we are grateful for them!
Current Elders:
Pastor Michael Wallenmeyer
Bob Johnson
Jeff Lindahl
Jared Quenzer
Bryon Stee
Wade Taylor
Wednesday Gatherings for Kids & Youth begin September 8!!!
Learn more and register on our website…
Plan to join us between the worship services on Sunday, September 12 for the annual Ministry Fair.
As we kick off a new ministry year, you’ll be able to visit with ministry leaders about how to get involved and ways you can serve. Grab a soft pretzel and some root beer and learn more about what is going on in Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Family Ministry, Life Groups, D-Groups, Adult Sunday School, and more!
Upcoming Prayer Opportunities
Sunday, September 12 | Concert of Prayer is leaving the building again!
This summer and fall we will be taking some of our Concerts of Prayer into the counties around us. On Sunday, September 12, we will gather to worship and pray at the Niemann Home (18044 466th Ave, Clear Lake, SD) at 6:00pm. We’ll have a time of fellowship afterwards with refreshments. Meet at the church at 5:00 if you would like to ride the bus. If you have trouble finding the farm you can give Ron and Dana a call at 605-793-2677.
PASTOR BILLY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION FOR SUMMER
Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College
Men of New Life!
We are going to be going to the SDSU vs. NDSU game on Saturday, November 6. This is a huge rival game and it is going to be a blast. We will be meeting at the church at noon, Pastor Michael will give an encouraging devotion from God's Word, and then we will head out for the game at SDSU. Tickets are $65. There are only 30 tickets, first come first serve. You are guaranteed a spot only after you have purchased your ticket. Stop by the church during the week to get your ticket or come by the Welcome Table in the church foyer.
