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New Life Church Weekly Update | |
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This Sunday: February 18, 2024
8:00 am Praise in the Park, Gilchrist Park
9:15 am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
10:45 am Contemporary Worship, Life Center
Message: "Why We Fight"
Scripture: Psalms 3:1-8
Pastor Mike Loomis
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Please Note: The Church Office will be closed on Monday, February 19
in observance of Presidents' Day.
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New This Week
- Wednesday Lenten Services begin February 21
- Operation Christmas Child, February & March Donations
- Welcome New Members!
- Scam Texts and Emails
- Hope Chapel, Kihei Maui Update
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Welcome New Members
We welcomed 14 new members into our church family on Sunday, February 11!
8:00 Service
Skip & Sandy Bassett
9:15 Service
Gaye Brownie
Dillard Coleman
Ralene Flynn
Edgar & Nancy Godfrey
Steve & Linda Rucker
10:45 Service
Brad & Laurie Betting
Roxanne Reabe
Robert & Marcia Russell
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Hope Chapel, Fire Relief Update
We were blessed as a church to provide Hope Chapel in Kihei Maui $1,456.00 of assistance after the fire in Maui. Here is an excerpt from an update we received last week from the Pastor:
"As I reflect upon this past year there are many moments filled with both joy, and with tears - and with all that we have experienced and in every circumstance, God has been near to us.
By God's grace and through your generosity, we are so happy to report that not only did we meet our December target to finish on budget, we received an additional $202,441 that will allow us to begin 2024 strong and prepared to continue to share the good news of Jesus in increasing measure.
Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel. Your faithfulness in prayer, serving and giving is so important to the health and growth of the body of Christ here at Hope!
Better Together, Ben Pragnell"
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Scam Texts and Emails
It has come to our attention that recently some scam texts have been received "appearing" to come from New Life Church, asking for gift cards from the recipient.
Please note:
- No one on staff will EVER send out this type of request by text or email.
- NEVER respond to this type of thing...EVER.
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Harmony Class, Lenten Study
The Harmony Class will begin a special Lenten Study, “He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart” by Max Lucado, on Sunday, February 18th. Every gift from God reveals His love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross. As we examine the gifts that Christ gave at his crucifixion and unwrap them, we will hear Him whisper, “I did it just for you.”
The Harmony Class meets Sundays at 9:15 am in Lenox Hall and all are welcome to attend!
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Men's Breakfast, February 17
Please join us for our next Men's Breakfast this Saturday, February 17th in Lenox Hall at 8 AM. All men are welcome!
Ben Bridges, VP of Saint Matthew's House Programs, will talk about the mission, past, present, and future, and how Saint Matthew's House's core purpose drives their forward progress, including upcoming activities in Charlotte County.
"As an expression of God's love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway on their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported."
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Today Matters, February 17
Today Matters Mental Health Ministries invites you this Saturday, February 17th at 4 pm in the Life Center for a candid conversation with Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Lt. Greg Bueno.
Please watch a special preview message from Briyin Butgereit below:
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Your continued support for Today Matters Mental Health allows New Life Church to set the bar, covering sensitive topics with top-tier speakers with a passion for helping others.
Join us Saturday, February 17th starting promptly at 4 pm!
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Wednesday Lenten Services
Please join us on Wednesdays at noon, beginning next week!
February 21, Clarice Setser
February 28, Jay Mumper
March 6, Brian Smith
March 13, Earl Smith
March 20, TBD
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Operation Christmas Child, February & March Donations
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Mission Team requests donations in February & March of “Wow” items. A ‘quality’ shoebox for each child is important. A “Wow” item, such as a medium sized doll, stuffed animal, soccer ball with pump, clothing outfit, solar flashlight, large toy car, or a small musical instrument is important to capture the child’s attention the instant the shoebox is opened! (I’ve had great success finding stuffed animal dog toys. Not only are they less expensive than children’s stuffed animals, but they are also well-made and very durable.) Please leave your donations in the Operation Christmas Child Donation box in Lenox Hall! Thank you for your help in making this a fantastic year to spread the Good News of Jesus to children around the globe!
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Lead Pastor Selection Committee Announcement
The following New Life in Christ Church members have been assigned to serve on the Lead
Pastor Selection Committee:
Peter Bell, Chair
Ellen Webb
Ken Moses
Dorothy Strunk
Michelle Sharp
Jack Gowan
Peter Gillen
Pastor Mike will be a non-voting member of the committee.
The Selection Committee members will be meeting with many of our church groups for input
into the Committee’s criteria for selection of a new Lead Pastor.
The Selection Committee will review all applications and background materials of the
candidates; review initial sermons of all candidates; interview selected candidates; set up final
candidates to visit and preach at our church, and all other duties as needed.
The committee will report and make recommendations to the Staffing Committee. The Staffing Committee will review the final candidates and report and make a final recommendation(s) to the Leadership Committee for approval.
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Feed the Harbor, February 25
The fourteenth annual “FEED THE HARBOR” food drive is on February 25th from 9-3 pm. Its purpose is to help the less fortunate in our community. The food donations help fill the shelves of 25-30 local food pantries. Thankful pantries receive their boxed food at 3pm.
The event is ecumenical, organized by a committee representing five churches which provide our volunteers. They will be collecting food donations at all Publix stores in Charlotte County.
Please come to the Airport Road Publix on Sunday, February 25 to shop OR drop off food. There will be volunteers at the store to collect your items to sort and organize for the specific panties to pick up at the end of the day.
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FEED THE HARBOR - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Are you able to volunteer on February 25 at the Airport Road Publix for a few hours passing out flyers (of the food items needed - non perishable), collect or sort food items? We need YOU! Please contact Sherri O'Connell via email: sherri.oconnell1003@gmail.com or by phone 941-916-4050.
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A Word from Worship
Greetings New Life Church family and friends,
Amazing as it seems to me, we are in this holy season of Lent. For some reason, in recent years, as my physical challenges get worse, I can appreciate on a much deeper level what Christ went through for me and you. I don't want that to sound dramatic, but with great humility and on an extremely different level it has somehow impacted my life. I know what it is to suffer, and I can only imagine the impossibly horrific physical and emotional pain that he endured to save us. When we moved here in 2004, one of my goals was to find a physician and hair salon I would like and a church that would show me how to develop a deeper relationship with God. We had attended church up north hit or miss - much more miss than anything. Some of you know the story of how we found this church when we had been shopping and while I waited out front while Don was checking out, I was approached by a lady who asked how long we'd lived here. In the course of our conversation. I told her of my wish list for a church and she smiled and sweetly said, "Why don't you try my church?" and directed me here. The next Sunday, we came here to worship and knew we were home. We never saw that sweet angel again even after asking around, but we were definitely blessed. To have a church family and leaders who you can go to for help when you need comfort or can answer your questions to guide you in your faith walk is indeed a beautiful blessing. When you are a believer in Jesus Christ we have the great honor of a permanent invitation to help you through any situation or challenge you may face and He will never reject or abandon you. I have discovered that we have a unique opportunity to share in intimate conversation with Him through the gift of prayer. Of course in the beginning I had some doubts about this! How the God who controls the entire universe, would have time to have a conversation with me, Jeremiah 33:3 tells us, "Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know."
Our part is to develop a strong prayer practice. I used to think that maybe God doesn't really hear my requests but He wants us to have total confidence in Him. I read somewhere that God never intended for us to approach Him with a "hope so" attitude.
He wants us to know for certain that our loving and powerful heavenly Father is always available to listen to our cries and to respond to our prayers. I have learned that when facing painful trials His loving comfort and guidance have helped me be stronger and triumphant rather than feeling weary and defeated. You can experience God as deeply and intimately as I have. He wants us all to use this gift of prayer every day of your life and He paid the price so we all can have it. Through His death on the cross and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. Because of this we have an open invitation to the gift of prayer. This is why we try to encourage prayer vigils during this season of Lent! We will once more have a 24/7 Prayer opportunity during Holy Week. Please watch the Bridge for sign-up information. I can't encourage you enough to sign up for at least one hour of prayer time and hopefully more! We have reading material available in the prayer room in case you're worried that an hour is too long. You'll be surprised how fast the time goes. Take advantage of reading the notes on the Wailing Wall and then write a note yourself and post it. I can testify that you will be blessed by this experience. The other challenge to reach our goal of a powerful church of prayer is to set your phone alarm for noon pause where you're at and say The Lord's Prayer. The power of prayer if all our members were praying this during Lent would be a blessing. It takes less than a minute and we can see beautiful results!
Remember: I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
rosie@newlifeforall.church
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Dates to Remember - Mark your Calendars! | |
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Men's Breakfast, February 17
Today Matters, February 17
Feed the Harbor, February 25
View our entire Lenten Schedule HERE
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Hospital Visitation, Prayer Available
We want to know when you are having surgery or are in the hospital! We are available to pray with you before surgery and visit you in the hospital, rehab, etc.
Contact us through email: prayerteam@newlifeforall.church or call/text Pastor Bob, Minister of Pastoral Care (941) 585-9576.
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Church Name Tags
When you come to the church campus, please wear your New Life Church name tag. If you do not have a church name tag, you can order one HERE.
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Update Your Contact Information
The church office strives to maintain the most up-to-date and accurate contact information for all of our members and regular attenders. Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to fill out our 2024 Contact Update form for each member of your household by clicking the link below:
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