New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - January 27, 2023 |
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This Sunday: January 29, 2023 |
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9:00 am Contemporary, Life Center
11:00 am Traditional, Sanctuary
Message: "Hand to the Plow"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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- Crafters for Christ
- Men's Breakfast - February 18
- Church Library News
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Pray4Movement from Jack Wilson
- UPDATE on Aslan
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Fifth Sunday Offering this Sunday |
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We will be collecting our 5th Sunday offering for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home on Sunday, January 29th. The Children's Home provides a family environment for children in the foster system, as well as those in dire family situations. Offering a place with house parents, counseling, and educational support, the Home allows children to feel some sort of normal in their day-to-day life. Envelopes will be available on the tables provided in the Life Center and in the Sanctuary. Please prayerfully consider a donation to help the Home not only provide a place to call home, but a family for these children in need. |
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Men's Fellowship & Breakfast - February 18 |
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The Men will be meeting on Saturday, February 18th at 8:00 am in Lenox Hall. Tom Parker will be our speaker. He recently joined Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as the lead person and will be talking about his new role and vision for reaching youth. Tom was previously the Area Director for Young Life. A Continental Breakfast and beverages will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP by Thursday, February 16th below or email Wayne Sharp: sharpww@me.com. |
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During the post Hurricane Ian weeks, like many spaces on the church property, our church library was occupied by the inspiring members of the Samaritan's Purse volunteers. We found a pile of books to shelve after they vacated our property and were so happy with the thought that after long days of service to our community, a mystery reader(s) found entertainment and/ or solace in our collection!
WE ARE NOW OPEN to church visitors, members, and staff! Please stop in and pick up a book or two. Please see the new catalog folder that contains a paper list of our books collection. This catalog is a work in progress. Our volunteers are back on some Tuesdays mornings working to complete this ongoing project.
We noticed our "Heaven " topic shelf is a little light and is missing the Randy Alcorn "Heaven" book. If you own a lightly used copy, please consider donating this book to the library.
If you are new to our church, you can find our church library in the Life Center building ! If you need assistance regarding the library, please email shelbydecapite@yahoo.com. |
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Aslan is HOME!
He came home from the hospital last night. All the needed medical equipment was finally delivered.
Now, Sean, April, Aslan and the rest of the family will begin settling into a new routine.
Thank you for your continued prayers!
I am deeply grateful for all your support and concern.
Mike
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Seekers Sunday School Class |
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You are invited to join us Sundays at 9:15 am in Room 9 to discuss being a disciple in a broken world based on the series by Ray Vander Laan. For more information call or text Jerry Oravec at 941-256-4013. |
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Crafters for Christ - Come Join us! |
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WE NEED Anyone who can sew on a button, crochet, knit, draw, design, or has ANY creative talent! We work together while enjoying each other's company.
We meet in Room 9 at New Life in Christ Church every Wednesday from 12:30-4:00 pm.
Contact:
Pictured above is an example of one of our current projects: A fidget mat for those who have dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injury, or special needs children:
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It has been brought to our attention that if you have a pacemaker you should consider not using a nametag that has a magnet on it. We will be happy to order you a replacement pin-style nametag if you contact Gail at the church office, 941-639-3842.
If you have questions, we suggest you contact your physician.
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2022 Contribution Statements |
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Contribution Statements will be emailed soon. If you have changed your email address or we don’t have it on file, please give the Church Office a call at 941-639-3842.
If you do not receive emails, statements will be mailed at your request.
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If your goal is to keep as much of YOUR money as possible during tax season, let VITA help. Our IRS-certified tax preparers are available AT NO COST to hold your hand through preparing your income taxes. Our team is trained to ensure you receive every deduction and credit that you are eligible for.
Appointments begin February 1 and run through mid-April. (The deadline to file your income tax returns is April 18, 2023.) Our appointment slots fill up quickly, so now is the time to schedule YOUR appointment.
If your household income for 2022 was $66,000 or less, go to unitedwayccfl.org/appointments or call us at 941-421-7100 to get your name on the list for a FREE tax preparation appointment.
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Everything we believe in the Christian faith is based on the fact that a man predicted his own death and resurrection—and pulled it off! Jesus is the reason for everything we do.
At the same time, most of what we know about Him comes from the Bible.
So, if you want to know Him more, begin with reading Scripture.
You will find two plans to help you do this. The first is a 5 x 5 x 5 New Testament reading plan. If you will spend 5 minutes a day, reading one chapter a day for 5 days, you will read the entire New Testament during 2023.
The second plan follows a similar structure: 5 days a week, but closer to 10 to 15 minutes of reading during those days. With this plan, you will read the entire Bible in 2023.
If you are not already reading the Bible intentionally, I want to encourage you to choose one of the recommended plans. The New Testament 5 x 5 x 5 is a good entry into Scripture.
You will find links here to download either (or both) to your computer, phone, etc:
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Our first quarter New Life Church contribution envelopes are delayed but will be arriving soon. You may still give by placing your check in the offering plate and you will receive credit for your offering. |
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Find a Place to Serve in 2023 |
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The launch of a new year is a great time to get involved at New Life Church. We have many ministries and serving opportunities just waiting for YOU! Take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Form, letting us know what areas interest you, and we will be in touch to help you get plugged in. |
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Shower Ministry Clothing Needs |
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Men
- New socks in packages
- New underwear (briefs or boxers in all sizes) in packages
Gently used and no stains in:
- Shorts (casual, cargo or jean) sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
- Jeans sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
- Shirts (casual or t-shirts) size S,
M, L, XL, XXL
- Tennis shoes, casual or sandals in all sizes (lightly worn)
- Belts in all sizes
Women
-New socks in packages
-New underwear in packages in all sizes
Gently used and no stains in:
-Pants (casual or jeans) in all sizes
-Shirts (casual or dressy) in all sizes
-Shoes (casual, tennis shoes or sandals) in all sizes (lightly worn)
Please bring your donated items to the bin in Lenox Hall. Thank you!
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Our Children's Ministry is GROWING! |
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We need your help! We have a great year planned for Sunday school, but few teachers. We need you as a partner in ministry! If you like kids, can read a lesson plan with minimal lesson planning, and desire to see all ages growing in faith, consider joining our team. We would like to find at least 8 more Sunday School teachers and at least 4 preschool teachers and a few substitute teachers. We want children of all ages to dive deep into the Bible!
Please contact Becca if you are available to serve:
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Vacation Bible School - Volunteers Needed |
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VBS will be June 5-9 this summer from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm for children ages 3-12. Join the fun as a volunteer! Registration is now open! VBS REGISTRATION
Please contact Becca if you are available to serve:
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We are looking for two part time nursery positions. If you, or someone you know are interested, please email your resume to: kathy@newlifeforall.church.
The job description can be viewed HERE, and is also on our website at the bottom of the STAFF page. |
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Greetings Everyone,
I have some exciting news to share…Barbara Moses will be performing a concert of favorite hymns. The program is entitled, “An Afternoon of Hymns on the Harp”. The concert will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 4:00PM in the Historic Sanctuary. This event is free – no tickets needed.
“An Afternoon of Hymns on the Harp” Concert – March 26, 2023 at 4:00PM
Barbara Moses, Harpist
Free Concert – No Tickets Needed.
The Chancel Ringers rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:00PM and plays at the 11:00AM service once a month. If you are interested in joining our handbell group and can read music I want to talk to you!
The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 6:00PM in the Historic Sanctuary and sings Sundays at the 11:00AM Service. The Chancel Choir is open to anyone interested – no audition is necessary.
Please contact me for more information or questions.
Soli Deo Gloria!
David Bellows
Director of Music Ministries
This Sunday’s Music – January 29, 2023 - 11:00AM Service
Prelude: This Little Light Of Mine – M. Hayes
Opening Hymn: 396 O Jesus, I Have Promised
Offertory Anthem: How Firm A Foundation – C. Courtney
Doxology 95
Closing Hymn: 578 God Of Love And God Of Power
Postlude: Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C Major, BuxWV 137 – D. Buxtehude
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Greetings New Life Church family --
Here we are at the end of January already. I have done infusions seven days a week since December 22 - but who's counting?! One of the blessings of this forced downtime was additional prayer and reading. It's hard to get too distracted when you're tethered to an IV pole. Seriously, it was a gift to delve deeper into God's word and learn how to rest in God's presence. Usually, when a tragedy strikes, our reaction is to tell someone else, which we also do when we receive good news. Of course, we learn that there will never be a situation or circumstance when God is not with us. He has promised to be our help and our hope. He has promised to get us through whatever happens. He has a plan for us and it's good. We can trust Him to complete His purpose for our lives because He loves us. Deuteronomy 31:8 "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you."
When I'm struggling, I often find myself slipping back into old habits of prayer- then feeling like I need to figure out solutions if things don't resolve soon enough. When anxiety builds, I quickly realize I haven't truly been listening. I've learned that God's time isn't necessarily my time. But each time I face adversity or even discouragement I better understand that God will provide exactly what I need when I need it. Proverbs3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." I believe that through these difficult life events, God is training us to come to Him in times of trouble and in times of joy. It gives me great hope to seek Him in prayer and be willing to wait for His solution. We may not know how or when He will answer us, but we can keep putting our hearts before Him in prayer. We need to keep seeking, keep trusting, keep asking, and keep praying.
I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
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