New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - July 1, 2022 |
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 10 AM
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This Sunday: July 3, 2022 |
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Message: "Freedom"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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Volunteers are needed with set-up, clean up and during the event on July 3. If you are willing to serve, please sign up today - thank you! |
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A Note of Thanks from Pastor Bob |
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Thank you so much for all of your kind comments and best wishes upon my (semi) retirement. And thank you for the generous gifts. The Retirement Party on June 23 was more than I could have possibly imagined. I was repeatedly roasted and honored. What a night. My wife, Sue, and our three grandsons, Daniel, Andrew and Christopher enjoyed it very much.
I am the one who owes you a great deal of thanks. It has been such a privilege to serve this congregation. There is no church where I would rather be.
Visiting people during their difficult times is what I am called to do. Please let me know if I can assist you or someone else, whether in the hospital, rehab, nursing home, assisted living or in their home. As the minister of pastoral care at New Life Church, I want to continue sharing the love of God with everyone I can.
With love and appreciation for all of you,
Pastor Bob Carlson
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Important Message from the Finance Office |
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Effective July 1st, please make your checks payable to New Life in Christ Church. If you pay your tithe by bill pay, please remember to change the name of the church in your bill pay set up at your financial institution.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the church office.
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NOTE: The church office will be closed on Monday, July 4. |
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New Life in Christ Church |
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Read more about how we came to our new name, "New Life in Christ Church" HERE.
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Sunrise Kiwanis - Shoes for Kids Project |
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June 19 – July 24, 2022
Purpose: The Sunrise Kiwanis Shoes for Kids project collects new tennis shoes for children (pre-K, elementary, middle, and high) in the Charlotte County Public School System. The need for the 2022-2023 school year is 4100 new pairs of sneakers. So please consider helping this worthwhile project!
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Port Charlotte Sunrise
Donations accepted: For more information on the project or on making a monetary donation, visit our website at www.shoesforkidsproject.org or call 941-769-0864. All monetary donations should be made payable to the clubs 501c3: Kiwanis Club of Port Charlotte Sunrise Foundation Inc
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Download our July Children's Ministry Calendar HERE.
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Who: Church Families
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Where: Naples Zoo
Address: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples, FL 34102
Time: 9:00 am
Cost: Adults $10, Children FREE
RSVP by: Thursday, July 14, 2022
To RSVP: Email Becca, becca@newlifeforall.church
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Payment to be made to the Children's Ministry.
Tickets will be purchased together prior to the event.
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Download our July Youth Ministry Calendar HERE.
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Greetings New Life For Christ Church family!
Happy 4th of July, and blessed new beginnings! We have much to celebrate and much to be thankful for. I hope everyone will join us this Sunday in the Life Center, at 10am for worship. We will of course celebrate communion and enjoy a mix of traditional and contemporary music. It is our first opportunity to welcome our new Associate Pastor, Angela Hinchman and her family. Be sure to dress in casual attire, as we'll enjoy a picnic lunch following worship. A special thank-you to Joey, staff and volunteers who will be working hard cooking, setting up and taking down all the tables and chairs. They work hard and deserve an extra pat on the back!
As you know, we are now officially the New Life in Christ Church, and we have already had some very humorous mistakes when trying to answer the phones with our new name. So please be patient with us as we all readjust to new things. For those who have asked -- new name tags will be coming.
I had the honor this past week to pray for someone having surgery, and also someone having questions about how to pray. I am not an expert but I have been led on this prayer journey over several years by my pastors and by listening to my Lord and Savior. I read something by C.S. Lewis that said; "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me." I began my prayer life by reciting prayer words out of a book. As I got older, I got distracted saying the same things over and over. I couldn't stay focused and my mind wandered. Over time I found myself in greater need and began reaching out for guidance. This gradually taught me that the Holy Spirit wants to teach us to pray and show us that it's not as complicated as we try to make it. God does not look for perfect words, I believe He just wants our hearts. At times when I've been in my worst pain, especially during the dark of night , I can only manage the simplest of prayers; " Jesus, help me". I read somewhere that the name, Jesus, is used casually, or even as a curse word, but really is the name we can call on in the best of times and in the worst of times. For me, it's a source of peace. No matter what we're facing that prayer "Help me
Jesus" can be used anywhere, any time, any place or in any situation.
Have a safe and blessed weekend! I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
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The Eighth Note – Music Ministry in a Minute! |
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Greetings Everyone,
The Chancel Ringers are on Summer vacation until the Fall. Regular rehearsals will resume on September 7
The Chancel Choir will continue to rehearse and sing through the Summer. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30PM in the Choir Room and sings Sundays at the 11:00AM Service.
Please contact David Bellows for more information or questions.
Soli Deo Gloria!
David Bellows
Director of Music Ministries
This Sunday's Music - July 1, 2022 - 10:00 AM Combined Service
Prelude: Holy Manna – D. Wood
Opening Hymn: 696 America The Beautiful
Offertory Anthem: Like A Mighty Stream – M. Hogan
Special Music: Freedom Reigns
Closing Hymn: Old Church Choir
Postlude: Stars And Stripes Forever – J.P. Sousa; arr. E.P. Biggs
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Discipleship Opportunities |
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View a complete list of Adult Bible Studies, Care & Support, Children, Youth, and other groups at New Life in Christ Church HERE. |
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2022 Bible Reading Schedules |
We want to encourage you to join us as we once again read through the Bible. Start your new year off right by committing to read God's Word!
Download the 2022 reading guide HERE.
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Worship Service Information |
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 10 AM
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm
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All past issues of The Bridge are available on our website HERE.
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