New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - July 15, 2022 |
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 9 & 11 AM
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This Sunday: July 17, 2022 |
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Message: "All Filled Up"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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Sunday, July 17, 2022
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Donors Receive:
– $20 eGift Card
– OneBlood Towel
– Chick-fil-A Coupon
– Wellness Checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening.
Schedule your appointment HERE
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Dessert with the Pastors - July 26 |
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If you are new to New Life Church, we want to get to know you more! Join us for a special "Dessert with the Pastors" event in Lenox Hall on Tuesday, July 26 at 6pm.
Dessert with the Pastors is your opportunity to meet our Pastors Mike, Angela & Bob, learn more about who we are, and where you can get connected. And, of course, enjoy delicious dessert!
Please RSVP by following the link below or call the church office, 941-639-3842.
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Crafts 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 have made the following items:
- Baby blankets for Pregnancy Solutions
- Crocheted octopus for preemie babies
- Greeting cards for our own Care Ministry team
- Walker & Wheelchair bags for Douglas T. Jacobson Veteran's Nursing Home
- Activity mats for those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's donated to nursing homes locally and to family members who could benefit from them.
We meet in Room 9 at New Life Church every Wednesday from 1-3:30 pm.
Contact:
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Operation Christmas Child |
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The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry Team is requesting the following donations for July & August: School Supplies! Children in most of the countries receiving OCC shoeboxes cannot go to school without bringing their own school supplies. Requested items are: Crayons, pencils, colored pencils, pencil cases, markers, watercolor sets, small spiral notebooks, pads of paper, scissors, glue sticks, small manual pencil/crayon sharpeners, small coloring pads, coloring books. The donation box is located in Lenox Hall.
Thank you for your help in this important outreach ministry!
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New Life Church Name Tags |
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To welcome Pastor Angela and help her learn our names, we are asking everyone to wear their name tag on Sunday mornings. We will be ordering name tags with our new church logo, and you can request yours HERE.
When the name tags are ready (sometime in August), they will be available for pick up on Sunday mornings between services.
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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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Our Youth Group had a fun break from the July heat at the SunSplash water park this week!
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Please Pray for our Youth Summer Mission Team |
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A team of 11 students and leaders will be traveling to minister in Tennessee from July 15th - 22nd. They will sleep on air mattresses in a church basement, fix their own meals, do physical labor primarily outside, and even "shower" outside after their hard work is completed each evening. Pray for these teens as they serve God on behalf of New Life in Christ Church. |
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Greetings New Life family--
Hard to believe that July is half over already. It seems like this time of summer is quiet and trying to encourage me to clean out my office, and do a major cleaning of my house ‐ neither sounds very exciting to me. In trying to motivate me, I pull out books, devotionals, and my Bible for ideas to do better, and be better when I get in these slumps. As happens frequently, the first article I opened was titled "One Step At A Time ". While it wasn't about cleaning (thank goodness), it was an article about how God doesn't expect us to be perfect. This is great news because I make mistakes and feel discouraged and unsure at times. This story was about Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax collector and was very rich. He was known as a sinner but took a bold step to see Jesus. The story in Luke tells how he climbed up into a sycamore tree to get a glimpse of Jesus over the crowds of people. As he passed by, Jesus looked up, called Zacchaeus down, and said "Come, I must be a guest in your home." Because he took that brave step to be close to Jesus it shows us that God's love and teachings are for everyone, including outcasts and sinners. I don't need to climb a tree, but when I am discouraged, I can do something out of the ordinary to get one step closer to Jesus. Some ideas; Ask the Holy Spirit to prompt me during the day to pray; go for a walk and pray out loud asking God how I can draw closer to Him; write a letter to God with requests and praise; ask a Christian friend or family member to share their testimony with you.
Here is the prayer included with this story:
Lord, thank You for the reminder of Your life and faithfulness through the story of Zacchaeus. Please open my eyes today to how You are working in my life. Help me to be bold today in taking one step closer to You. Thank You that I do not have to be perfect in this life. I only have to rely on You. Holy Spirit, be near me as I look for ways to draw closer to You. Amen.
Don't forget to wear your name tags. New ones are being ordered but please be patient during this process. You can order one online or there will be a notepad available at the main entrance also. Have a blessed week.
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 17, 2022 - 11:00 AM Service
Prelude: Air for the G String – J. S. Bach
Opening Hymn: 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Offertory Anthem: A Jubilant Song – M. L. Lightfoot
Closing Hymn: 539 O Spirit Of The Living God
Postlude: March – F. Scotson Clarke
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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 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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8 AM Praise in the Park | 9:15 AM Contemporary | 11 AM Traditional |
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We look forward to seeing you on Sunday at one of our 3 worship services.
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Please wear your name tag! If you do not have a name tag, or would like a New Life Church name tag, please let us know by filling out a Name Tag Request HERE.
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Masks are available
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If you are feverish or not feeling well, we ask that you stay home and join us online on our Facebook and YouTube channels.
Please enter the Life Center through the main entrance facing the Fellowship Hall courtyard. All other exterior doors remain locked.
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Join us this Sunday at 8 am for Praise in the Park! Open to everyone, this is your opportunity to join us for "in-person" worship as we enjoy God's scenery from the lawn of the beautiful Gilchrist Park Pavilion, weather permitting of course. If it is or has been raining, Praise in the Park will relocate to our historic Sanctuary. Time may not always be sufficient to get the word out, so in case of inclement weather, please proceed to the Sanctuary.
Please plan to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets, and, yes, we will be asking you to practice social distancing. Don't forget to join our "Praise in the Park" group on our Church App! As a reminder, our outside services are always subject to change due to the weather. Please make sure you are connected with us through the app, our email list, or social media to receive our updates concerning schedule changes. See you Sunday for Praise in the Park!
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 9:15 & 11 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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