New Life Church Weekly Update

June 13, 2025

This Sunday: June 15, 2025

9:15 Traditional Worship, Sanctuary

10:45 Contemporary Worship, Life Center

Message: "How to Survive Temptation"

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Pastor Casey

New this Week:

Wednesday Morning Small Group, begins June 18
Harmony Class, new study begins Sunday, June 29
WANTED: Woodworker for Prayer Room Project
Water & Juice Boxes needed for VBS
Blessing of the Backpacks, Donations Needed

Wednesday Morning Small Group

Wednesdays at 9 am in Room 13

Begins June 18, 2025

All are welcome!

We will be reading and discussing "The Lord is My Shepherd" by Robert Morgan - all about Psalm 23.

For more information contact Jerry Riseley, 941-626-3969.

Harmony Class

The Harmony Class will begin a new six-week study on Sunday, June 29th at 9:15 am in Lenox Hall. This study by Max Lucado, “What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through The End of This Age,” provides a reassuring overview of what God’s Word has to say as we move into the end of this age, and reminds us that we are headed to a far better place than where we started. Class materials are provided, and all are welcome to attend!

NOTE: The is no Harmony Class this Sunday, June 15th.

WANTED

One person with DIY talents and skills working with wood and staining to make a new prayer board for the soon to open Prayer Room. We have a picture to go by. If you need a small project and can help, contact Ellen at ewebb3436@gmail.com or call 941-626-9215 and leave a voice message. Thank you!

Water and Juice Boxes needed for VBS

VBS is in need of bottled waters (small 8oz) to keep our kids and volunteers hydrated! (50 kids and 20+ Volunteers)

Juice boxes are also needed for snacks! All donations are appreciated and can be left in Lenox Hall by the VBS display.

Help us make VBS a great experience! Thank you for your generosity!

Contact AJ at aj@newlifeforall.church with any questions.

Do You Have a Camp Chair to Loan?

VBS “Bible Story Adventures” needs about eight (8) foldable camp chairs for children to safely sit in while listening to the Bible story during the Bible Adventures rotation. If you are willing to loan VBS a camp chair, please pin your name and phone number on the camp chair and bring it to the Youth Game Room in the Life Center. The game room is located next to Tim Buck’s office. VBS is held during the week of June 23-27. After June 27, you will be able to pick up your “loaner” camp chair. The VBS Bible story volunteers will have them safely stored on the second floor of Lenox Hall until you can pick up your chair. Let AJ Rilat know when you are coming for your chair. Contact AJ at aj@newlifeforall.church.

Pray for our VBS

Dear God, thank you for going before us as we prepare for VBS. Help us meet any need of supplies, decorations, and volunteers we may have. Provide the opportunity for families far and wide to attend VBS. Thank you for the opportunity to pour into the lives of these kids in deep and meaningful ways. we pray that above all else you are glorified in our VBS.

Blessing of the Backpacks

July 13, 10:45 Service

The beginning of the 2025-26 school year is right around the corner! All school-aged children and their parents are invited to a "Blessing of the Backpacks" on Sunday, July 13 during the 10:45 Service. Children are invited to bring their backpack along, and we will fill it with supplies for the upcoming year.

Church family, your help is needed to fill the backpacks!!

Below is a list of needed items. You can bring your supplies to the collection bin in Lenox Hall beginning this Sunday, June 15. Thank you!!

#2 Pencils
Glue Sticks
Crayons (16 count)
Colored Pencils
Erasers
Prong Folders
Pocket Folders

Contact AJ with any questions: aj@newlifeforall.church.

Kiwanis Shoes for Kids - Shoe Drive

June 15 - 20, 2025

We are partnering again this summer with the Kiwanis “Shoes for Kids” project. The purpose of “Shoes for Kids” is to provide new tennis shoes to any student in Charlotte County which needs them to begin the new school year, or throughout the academic year. Approximately 75% of the shoes are delivered to the Elementary Schools. You can drop off your donations of new shoes to the collection box located in Lenox Hall, beginning June 15. The collection will run through July 20th.

A Word from Worship

Greetings New Life Church family and friends,

Happy June! I've been home from our week in Marathon in the Keys for four days and I feel like I'm still recovering!. I need to acknowledge what a beautiful blessing it was for my family to include me in their annual vacation. What a gift. I have to admit that I'm not easy to take along. With all my many medical issues I need to drag additional equipment and supplies along- but it all worked out just fine. The beautiful house that we stayed in had two flights of stairs- or 18 steps every time I went outside or back in. I'm happy to report I did just fine with that challenge. Of course I'll share that I got some extra prayers in while thanking God for my success and no falls! It was a wonderful time of spending extra closeness with family; my son and daughter in law, Chris and Carmen; granddaughters Abby and Haley and Haley's husband Nik; and great granddaughter Marley and great grandson Archer. What sweet blessing. After being alone for these past months it was a true gift to share laughter with others. Amazingly we all felt Don all around thanks to 18 month old Archer. He had one of Papa Don's memorial cards with his picture. He carried that card around and each morning when I came out into the living room he'd bring that picture card to me to kiss Papa good morning. Every night before he went to bed he'd bring that card around to each of us to kiss Papa Don good night. That was truly a glory gift for us. Of course, you cannot sit on the beach at the ocean and not thank Him for one of His glorious masterpieces. To look out at the beautiful endless expanse of blue and green water is a reminder of God's great glory. It was a wonderful week but it's taken me awhile to recover from long car rides, extra activities and foods. But everyone else tell me they're in recovery mode also. I am so grateful to have family around me , including my church family and friends. You can't imagine how I've missed being at church these past months when I've been sick. I'm happy to be back as much as I can. I've had lots of time to catch up on reading and study and it's reminded me how important it is to surround ourselves with people who follow the example Christ set for us. When we spend a great deal of time with people, our tendency is to begin to act like they do. This is why we need to choose our friends wisely, and why we need to follow the examples of Christ. Our lives get busy with jobs, children, and other things of this world. None of these things are wrong, in fact they are wonderful. But I think God wants us to remember the prize of our eternal life in heaven. I love life, as difficult as it is sometimes. But I remind myself to ask God to help me to keep my eyes on Him as I go about things of the world. A week at the ocean is a perfect reminder!

Please continue to pray for our church, and for people who are hurting.

Please contact me if you are able to help greet at worship on Sundays.

I look forward to talking with you! I'm praying for you!

Rosie Young

Worship Coordinator

rosie@newlifeforall.church

New Life 101

July 13, 20 & 27, 2025

New Life 101 is for anyone new or new-ish who wants to know more about New Life Church. Classes are held over three consecutive Sundays from 12:30 - 2pm. The first session is an overview of New Life. All three sessions are required for anyone considering church membership. Lunch will be provided (as will nursery, upon request).

Dates to Remember - Mark your Calendars!

JUNE

Youth Mission Trip - June 15-21

Vacation Bible School - June 23-27, 9 am - Noon

JULY

No Family Night in July

New Life Birthday Celebration - July 6, between services

Blessing of the Backpacks - July 13

New Life 101 - July 13, 20, 27

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.

New Life Name Tags

If you would like a name tag (magnetic or pin style), you can request one HERE or by calling Katherine in the church office 941-639-3842 ext 106. Suggested donation, $6 per nametag.