Mark Your Calendar …
July 28: Journey With Jesus Bible Study
August 1: Choir Practice after worship service
August 1: Evensong
August 15: New Life Congregation Meeting ... and POTLUCK!
August 19 : Thirsty Thursday at New Life
 Reminder ...
Bring a multipack of toilet tissue for Grace Pantry this Sunday... We wont to deliver a "truckload" of tissue this month!
Wednesday Night Bible Study: Journey with Jesus at 7:00 pm. We are delving into the Gospel of Luke for all the challenges and questions it raises and for its life-giving proclamation of good news in troubled times. Historical context, contemporary relevance and interactive discussion led by Pastor Brad. No experience necessary!
Congregation Meeting and Potluck ... Sunday August 15. It's time for an update on our ministries and opportunities. So, we'll gather after worship for a presentation by our Leadership Team, followed by a potluck lunch in the Youth Center where we can talk about all that's going on, all that's possible and what God is calling us to as a community. Plan now to attend and bring an entree, salad or dessert to share.
New Life Ministry Teams ... present great opportunities for everyone to connect and participate in the growing ministries of New Life. Whether its spiritual growth or outreach, youth or congregational life, there are places where your gifts and talents and passions can touch ground in meaningful ministry. contact one of our Nominating Committee members (Kym Oltrogge, Shirley England, Dana Broddrick) today and discover the true meaning of "blessed to be a blessing!"
Paper Recycling. We are recycling paper at New Life! We have two bins in the back of the Worship center where you can bring dry paper and cardboard. Green Goddess collects at the church each Wednesday afternoon. And remember: our Girl Scouts collect aluminum cans for recycling as well. Please bring them "pre-crushed."
First-Ever New Life “Howl At the Moon!”Wow - What a great party we had a Jim and Mary's ... . Another "Howl at the Moon" is being planned... and You won' want to miss it!! Check back for details.
ART WALL - We need NEW stuff on our art wall. We've enjoyed the items currently displayed, but it's time to rotate in some fresh items. So if you have something up ... THANK YOU for sharing and now let's make room for other art. Anyone is welcome to bring any art they like and want to share. It does not have to be "religious". It does not have to be a painting or photo. Bring a favorite piece and write something on a card to display with it telling us why it is a favorite of yours. Share your art with us!
Sundays at 7:30pm - Food Addicts in Recovery Food has become one of the leading “substances” around which we develop unhealthy patterns of living. Food Addicts in Recovery or “FA” is an international fellowship of women and men who are employing a “12-Step” program of spiritual growth to address difficulties in life experienced as a result of the way they eat. A new FA group is gathering weekly in New Life’s Youth Center and all are welcome to participate. For more information visit www.foodaddicts.org or call Mary Jo Bertani at 263-7576.
Grace Pantry Needs You! “Feed my sheep!” We’re fulfilling that commandment at Grace Pantry each week … and you can help. Every Monday at 4:00 pm we are in the City Hall parking lot to provide food to hungry people from around the area. Plus, there are other times to volunteer for pickup and stocking of food and other essential tasks. Talk to Mary McCauley about how you can help feed hungry people right here in our own town."God's Work, Our Hands."
Firetrade Coffee? Firetrade is a “fair-trade” non-profit coffee company that is working to create independently owned, mission-supported coffee businesses as ‘micro-economies’ throughout the world. All the coffee 100 percent organic Arabica and is processed in carbon-neutral hand-powered roasters. The first Firetrade sponsored mission has created a co-op among 30 growers in the impoverished San Martin region of the Andes Mountains. Check it out … see the display at the bulletin board or talk to our New Life Firetrade coordinators Stan and Mary Rech!
Church Directory. Mary Miller is compiling contact information on members into a directory. Please check with Mary to be sure your information is current. The final directory will be available soon to pickup at church or for download from this site on a secure page so your information will be kept confidential.
We closed on our LAND! After a year of negotiations we have finalized the purchase of our land and secured our new location ... across from DS Elementary on RR 12. It will be an awesome campus and offer us great opportunities to serve the community. More Details Soon!
Vacation Bible School 2010 in EGYPT was a blast! New Life partnered once again with the Presbyterian Church for VBS. We hosted more than 50 kids at Stark Sports Camp for an adventure in "EGYPT ... Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace!".
Many THANKS to all our New LIfe volunteers - adults and youth - and New Life Kids who participated in the program this year! And thanks to all who donated materials and resource support. You are a total blessing and did a wonderful job of making the week fun and educational for everyone involved. Special Thanks! to JoAnn Schultz who organized everything and made this a wonderful experience.
We hope to see all of you again next summer! Invite a friend! |
