New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - May 5, 2023 |
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8:00 am Praise in the Park, Gilchrist Park
9:15 am Traditional, Sanctuary
10:45 am Contemporary, Life Center
Message: "Most Important - Part 2!"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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- Youth Yard Sale - Thank you!
- Nominations for Committee Positions - Staffing, Building & Grounds
- Operation Christmas Child
- United Christian Women
- Dedicated Prayer Email Address
- New Life Kid Zone MAY Calendar
- 24/10 Prayer Vigil, May 18-28
- Cuba Mission Trip, May 20
- Mental Health Awareness Walk, May 20
- Movie Night, May 30
- Lunch w/the Pastors, June 11
- 1st Steps - New Member Class, June 11
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Youth Yard Sale Was a Huge Success! |
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The New Life Youth Group would like to thank our church family for helping them with their very successful fundraiser. Many of you donated items to their sale, others worked along with our teens sorting and pricing items, and many more of you shopped at the sale last Friday and Saturday. In total, the teens raised $3,058 to help send a team of 11 to Austin, Texas on a 9-day mission trip this coming June.
A special thank you to the ladies at the Bargain Boutique for their assistance and support of our youth yard sale again this year.
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Vacation Bible School - Volunteers Needed! |
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We still need:
- 1 additional adult leader for Bible Story
- 1 additional adult leader for Missions
- 1 additional adult leader for Games
- 1 adult leader for PreK
- 10 Group Leaders (teen or adult)
- Snack Help!
- Decoration help (May 30- June 1)
Thank you for considering being a part of molding the minds of our children!
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View all of our children's activities for May HERE! |
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Volunteer Opportunities Available
to New Life in Christ Church Members
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Do you or someone you know have experience in Human Resources, Management, or Employee Relations? If so, we would love for you to fill out a Nomination Form to join the Staffing Committee (formerly Staff Parish) at New Life in Christ Church.
Do you or someone you know have experience in Building Trades, Property Management, or Construction? If so, we could use your expertise on the Building and Grounds Committee (formerly Trustees) at New Life in Christ Church.
If you would like a Nominations Form you may contact Kathy Butgereit at kathy@newlifeforall.church or pick one up in the church office. We would like all Nomination Forms returned no later than May 19, 2023. |
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Operation Christmas Child |
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The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry Team will be collecting monetary donations during the months of May & June to help defray the shipping costs for OCC shoeboxes packed during the Church Packing Party (date TBA). Our goal this year is to pack 100 shoeboxes at the party! The shipping cost per shoebox is $10, so any amount you can give is greatly appreciated! Please note in the memo line of your check or on your donation envelope: ‘Shoebox Shipping’.
Thank you & God Bless You for your support of this important ministry mission!
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Cuba Mission Trip - May 20 |
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On Saturday, May 20, a Mission Team with Geri Bodnar, Daniel Candia and Tom Little will go to Guaro Cuba to visit our sister church and Pastor Ron, his family, and the church members. After the three hour service on Sunday they will be joined by the new District Superintendent, Yamel Miranda, to learn about what else is happening to the churches in the Holguin Norte District. We will carry over the counter medications as we did in January. Pastor Ron has asked for supplies for his Sunday School kids which is a growing ministry.
For those who would like to support this sister church, there is a CUBA Box on the Mission Table in Lenox Hall. Attached to the box is a list of the most urgently needed items.
We still need two large suitcases with rollers. The maximum size is 62 inches (calculated length + width+ depth). If you have an old suitcase to spare or if you have questions about this mission trip contact: Tom Little, 941-769-0002, kalani@comcast.net.
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Mental Health Awareness Walk - May 20 |
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Today Matters will not be hosting an event in May, instead, we invite you to join us at the Mental Health Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 20 beginning at 9 am in Laishley Park. We will be hosting a vendor table sharing the Today Matters Ministry with the community.
View the event flyer HERE! |
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The United Christian Women's (UCW) monthly meeting was held on Monday, April 24th. Two future events were agreed upon. First, our May meeting will be Monday, May 22, 2023, at 12:30 PM as a 'field trip' at Jesus Loves You Ministry location: 1734 Cedarwood St., Port Charlotte. They wish to thank us for our support-financial donation and the monthly sandwich bag lunches we make. We have been invited to have lunch and a tour of the facility. All should go directly to the Jesus Loves You Ministry facility - do not stop at our church. Save the date and see you there!
Second, several UCW members are excited to start plans for a women's 'church wide' invitational event called: "Portrait of a Bride An Evolving Silhouette" presented by Leigh Anne Brown of her 20 wedding gowns from the Victorian era to the modern day. The presentation is planned for Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00 am in the Life Center. Save the date- spread the word-invite a friend! UCW Member-Hosts will invite and sell the tickets which will cost $20/person. We will have a light reception menu - beverages, tea sandwiches, and cake desserts. AJ Riat is asking for your bridal portrait or wedding photo. She is heading up the table decorations. Think of where your gifts lie; promotions, signage, getting gift certificates, baking, beverage serving, luncheon service, tablecloth laundering, set-up, or break-down. We need everyone to make this a fun-filled successful fundraiser! Show your support...
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New Life Embroidered Shirts |
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You may have seen Pastor Mike or one of the staff wearing an embroidered New Life Shirt recently... now is your chance to order one (or 2) for yourself!
We will be placing a bulk order on May 15. If you would like a shirt, they are available for a suggested donation of $25 each. Please use the link below to request your shirt. We will contact you as soon as the shirts arrive!
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Christian Serving Opportunity |
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Matthew 25: 40 “…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.”
Right now there is a dire need for men & women from our church to help feed the homeless & those with food insecurity at the Bayshore Park in Charlotte Harbor. A sister church, Christ Community United Methodist Church in Harbour Heights has had their “Ministry of Meals” going on for over 2 years. Every Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm they have provided home cooked meals to the less fortunate. Their entire active membership is 60 individuals! They are calling out for help to adjunct their diminishing numbers by asking for:
1) “servers”, to pick up prepared meals, take it to the park and serve it and/or
2) “cooks”, those that can take the food supplies the church has in their freezers and prepare a meal for pick up (also, you can purchase & make your own meals of choice)
They serve 12-14 people at the park each evening.
Please pray and see if our Lord Jesus is calling you to help this vital ministry in our outreach community. Their need is now, your timely response would be appreciated and thank you.
Contact: Linda Gillen 941-661-9988 (Mobile)
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In the 1970s, young Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) is searching for all the right things in all the wrong places: until he meets Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie), a charismatic hippie-street-preacher. Together with Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer), they open the doors of Smith’s languishing church to an unexpected revival of radical and newfound love, leading to what TIME Magazine dubbed a JESUS REVOLUTION.
Watch the movie trailer HERE: |
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For families with younger children:
Due to the PG-13 rating of "Jesus Revolution," New Life Kid Zone will be showing a movie for younger children upstairs in Lenox Hall during Movie Night.
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Dedicated Prayer Email Address |
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Salvation Army Food Drive |
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Our "Mother's Prayer of Hope" food drive for the Salvation Army runs until Mother's Day. Please consider bringing one canned item each Sunday for the next 3 weeks. Donations can be delivered to the collection box in Lenox Hall.
View a suggested Shopping List HERE!
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Greetings Everyone,
Now is a great time to consider joining the Bell Choir or Chancel Choir. If you have been sitting on the sidelines thinking about it come give it a try. There does not need to be any long-term commitments.
Music Ministry Opportunities:
The Chancel Ringers rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM and play at the 9:15 AM 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 6:00 PM in the Historic Sanctuary and sings Sundays at the 9:15 AM 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 – May 7, 2023 – 9:15 AM Service
Prelude: The Peace Exchanged from Rubrics – D. Locklair
Opening Hymn: 8 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Offertory Anthem: O Bless The Lord, My Soul – M. Ippolitov - Ivanov
Chancel Choir & David Bellows, Director
Doxology 682
Closing Hymn: 463 Lord, You Give The Great Commission
Postlude: Postlude on “In Christ There Is No East Or West” – G. Martin
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Greetings New Life Church family,
Happy May! Amazing that almost half the year has passed. Reminds me how precious and important each day is. I also now appreciate how important naps are!
I have been getting back into a better prayer pattern and as I mentioned last week - back to the basics. Back to Gratitude Journaling, which is a simple technique with great focus. Also, more focus on daily scripture reading. Philippians 4:6-8 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." God's peace is different from temporary or even worldly peace. God is near us when we are afraid, or brokenhearted. He doesn't get upset with us He is always near. When I'm done praying, I always try to take a moment of silence to listen for Him.
I'm excited to share an upcoming opportunity for all of you with our next 24/10 Prayer Vigil in our designated prayer room. I can tell you that spending one hour of prayer and meditation in there is uplifting and powerful. You can begin to sign up this Sunday 5/7. There will be a 3-ring notebook in Fellowship (Lenox) Hall with sign-in sheets for dates beginning Thursday 5/18 (Ascension) through Sunday 5/28 (Pentecost). If you're wondering how long an hour can be, you'll be surprised how quickly it goes. Please stop by and sign up for an hour or more of this special experience. I promise you'll be blessed. When you sign up fill out a reminder slip for your designated time and you'll have the code to enter the prayer room.
I am excited and grateful to tell you that my second year of Bridge articles is printed in booklet form. They will be available starting on Sunday. Writing those articles is definitely a labor of God's love and we're definitely a big step outside of my comfort zone. So a huge thank you to all of you who have continued to encourage me to keep writing. My prayer each week before I begin writing is to ask God to direct me to somehow touch someone's heart. I am humbled and blessed with your support.
Don't forget to pick some times during our 10-day prayer vigil. Our Country needs much prayer right now with all the terrible violence that's happening daily. Prayer is powerful!
I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
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Lunch with the Pastors - June 11 |
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If you are new to New Life Church, we would love a chance to get to know you better! The Pastors invite you to join them for lunch on Sunday, June 11 after the 10:45 service in the Life Center. Please RSVP to Gail in the church office, 941-639-3842 or email gail@newlifeforall.church. |
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1st Steps Class - June 11 |
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If you are interested in becoming a member, we invite you to our 1st Steps Class, which will take place on Sunday, June 11 at 3pm in the Life Center. Please register with Gail in the church office so we will have enough materials available: 941-639-3842 or gail@newlifeforall.church. |
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When you come to the church campus, please wear your New Life Church name tag.
If you do not have a church name tag, you can order one HERE.
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The Bargain Boutique will close for the summer months beginning June 1, 2023. |
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm
Sign up to receive text messages & daily devotions by calling the church office.
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All past issues of The Bridge are available on our website HERE.
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