New Life Church Weekly Update

January 19, 2024

This Sunday: January 21, 2024

8:00 am Praise in the Park, Gilchrist Park

9:15 am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

10:45 am Contemporary Worship, Life Center

Message: "Things Jesus Never Said: As long as it makes you happy."

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Pastor Mike Loomis

New This Week

Welcome our Newest Member
Viewing Past Services
Birthday Box Donations
Tuesday Night Small Group Descriptions

Welcome our Newest Member!

We are so happy to welcome our newest New Life Church family member, Kathy Hanley! Kathy joined last Sunday, January 14 at our 9:15 service.

Worship Service Videos

Did you miss worship last Sunday or would you like to share the service with a friend?

All of our past services are available on our ChurchCenter App and our YouTube channel! If you know you will be away on Sunday, you can watch them live on the app, website, or YouTube.

Traditional

Contemporary

Announcements - January 14

Download our ChurchCenter app HERE.

Look how your Birthday Box donations help

with higher education!

Randy Buck is a past recipient of four higher education scholarships awarded over a four-year period. Randy graduated from the University of South Florida in the spring of 2023, with a Biomedical Engineering degree. Here is an update from Randy on his career path since graduating.

“My official role is the mechanical engineer for Bexorg, Inc. I design, fabricate, and assemble parts of brain perfusion devices for complex and active brain studies. I also make quality of life improvements to current processes related to the setup or analysis of the device and its output data. On a larger scale, I work with a highly motivated team of biologists, surgeons, biochemists, data scientists, software engineers, etc. to help better understand the human brain with the goal of ending brain disease.”

For more information visit: www.bexorg.com

Thank you to our many church members who have donated to the Birthday

Box throughout the years. Know that you are giving to the higher education

of student recipients who graduate and go on to marvelous career

opportunities!

Men's Breakfast

The Men will be meeting on Saturday, January 20th at 8:00 am in Lenox Hall. Our guest speaker is Leo Modica, author of Mainstream Apologetics, a website that trains leaders to defend the truth claims of the Christian faith. He will be presenting “How to Engage with People on Matters of God’s Truth.” Leo will present the case for Modern Evangelism and our need to identify with people in this age of Relativism.

A Continental Breakfast will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but please make

reservations by Thursday, January 18th by contacting Wayne Sharp at sharpww@me.com.

RSVP - Men's Breakfast

Happy Birthday, Rosalie!

Rosalie Wilford is turning 102 years old! Her family would like to invite everyone to an open house to honor her on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2-4 pm in Lenox Hall.

Please stop by to wish her a "Happy Birthday" and enjoy a piece of cake and some coffee. No gifts please!

Today Matters, January 20 - Canceled

The program for January 20th at 4 pm has been canceled. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us February 17!

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:

Update Your Contact Information

Apostles Build 2024

New Life Church is one of 12 churches working with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Port Charlotte for Melissa Kinney and her two children. They are very excited to be starting construction on their new home after many years of renting. Our commitment is to provide volunteers and to raise $5,000 to help with costs. New Life Church volunteers will be working on the home Saturday, February 3rd. Donations are welcome. Please indicate ‘Apostles Build’ on your offering. For more information, call Wayne Sharp at 612-867-3017or sharpww@me.com.

First Steps Class

Are you considering becoming a member of New Life Church? Or, do you just want to know more about who we are and what God is calling us to be and do?

Then, join us for our First Steps Class, on Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 pm in Room 9.

This 2-hour session will be led by Pastor Mike as he takes you through what it is to be a Christian, and specifically, a Christian who worships, grows, and serves at New Life in Christ Church.

Sign-ups are extremely helpful to ensure we have enough materials and goodies for all. Please use the link below to sign up. Please contact Gail 941-639-3842 or gail@newlifeforall.church with any questions.

Tuesday Night Small Group Descriptions:

Financial Class

Facilitated by Dick Brewer

We are offering a new small group called FreedUp. It uses an app that you download to your phone and includes a workbook. No matter what your current financial situation is, this class will help you get FreedUp in 2024. There is a $19 charge for the app and workbook.

Note: An identical session of this class will be offered on Friday mornings, facilitated by Cathy Smith - details coming soon!)

Digging Deeper

Facilitated by Pastor Angela

Let's dive into Scripture together as we read through and discuss the book of Ephesians for the next six weeks, I hope to see you there!

Biblical Citizenship

Facilitated by Wayne Sharp

This class will explore Biblical principles as they relate to our constitution. Being “salt & light” requires knowledge of the culture we are attempting to preserve as we fulfill the Great Commission to “make disciples.” This course includes a captivating overview of the constitution, filmed in Independence Hall where it was actually framed. The principles presented will help you be the catalyst for restoring Biblical values in your neighborhood, State, and Nation.

Christian Apologetics

Facilitated by Leo Modica

As Christians, we are called to always be prepared to give an "answer" for what we believe and a "reason" why. (1 Peter 3:15 NIV) In this class, we equip believers to overcome personal doubt in God and build confidence in defending the truth claims of the Christian faith. We explore the fundamental topics in Christian apologetics including the existence and creation of God, the reliability of the Bible, the divinity and resurrection of Jesus, and more.

Lead Pastor Job Posting

We have posted the Lead Pastor position. If you know someone who may have interest, please refer them to the link below to apply:

Job Posting

Jesus Loves You Ministry

Fundraiser 2024 Walk for THEM - February 10, 2024

Our Shower Ministry will be participating in a fundraiser walk benefiting the Jesus Loves You Ministry on February 10th at 9am. Consider donating to this ministry which our church supports. Please note "Jesus Loves You Ministry" on your check and you can leave in the offering boxes on Sunday morning. Thank you!

A Word from Worship

Greetings New Life Church family and friends -

This is one of those weeks I guess. I've been sitting here, praying, reading devotionals, and various articles, and then more prayer and - I have nothing to write about. I then realized that was my problem; I was trying to figure it out rather than giving it to God. I prayed some more and opened an article from awhile ago titled Prayer For Listening to God. I know that He is good and faithful and not far off but as near as reaching out my right hand. I believe God speaks to us when we are in need but it's up to us to listen. How do I listen? When I sit for a lengthy time trying to come up with a topic and nothing happens I know my mind is cluttered with numerous scattered thoughts I know I'm not listening. Then I silence my heart and in quiet prayer I am led to a scripture or article or that quiet still voice with a word that puts me in the right direction to share. I understand the difference when I do listen because you make a comment that something I wrote touched your heart. Those comments are all thanks to God. I am grateful for those experiences because it encourages me to keep trying. God has encouraged me to do some amazing things. In spite of my physical condition worsening, He has led me to do more work for His kingdom. Writing this weekly article, starting and coordinating a weekly prayer group or recording devotionals and prayers on the radio are things I would never have done on my own. Our God is an awesome God. I am grateful that He pushes me because He has allowed me to turn my pain into a purpose. I want everyone to experience the joy to worship God and praise Him when you come to Him.in prayer. Whatever we might be suffering in our lives, we can thank our Father that He Sent His son who suffered on our behalf. We are never alone and for that we should give thanks. We worship God and praise Him when we come to Him in prayer. Let's all praise God together at noon daily by stopping whatever we're doing and say the prayer He taught us: The Lord's Prayer.

You are invited to join our Prayer warriors by signing up to receive prayer requests when people are in need. I am blessed by your prayers.

I am praying for you!

Rosie Young

Worship Coordinator

rosie@newlifeforall.church

Dates to Remember - Mark your Calendars!

Men's Breakfast, January 20

Rosalie Wilford - Birthday Open House, January 20

First Steps New Member Class, February 4

Tuesday Night Small Groups Begin, February 6

Ash Wednesday Service, February 14

Today Matters, February 17

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.