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This Sunday: November 19, 2023
8:00 am Praise Service, Sanctuary
9:15 am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
10:45 am Contemporary Worship, Life Center
Message: "The Green-Eyed Monster"
Scripture: Gen 4:2b - 8
Pastor Mike Loomis
Due to a Craft Show at Gilchrist Park, Praise in the Park
will be held in the Sanctuary this Sunday.
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New This Week
- Cuba Sunday School
- Offering Box Reminder
- Gift Wrappers Needed! November 28
- Town Hall Meeting, December 3
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Men's Breakfast, November 18
All men are invited Saturday, November 18th at 8:00 am in Lenox Hall. Avner Boskey will speak to us live from Israel via Zoom on the large screen TV in Lenox Hall. The title of Avner’s presentation is "The Bible, the Middle East and the Jews - what’s really happening?"
Avner and his wife Rachel have led a music ministry in Israel since 1978. During those years, they have spent short periods of time in the United States and pastored a church in St. Petersburg, Russia for one year. Pastor Bob and Sue Carlson first met Avner in 1977.
A Continental Breakfast will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but please make reservations by Thursday, November 16 by contacting Wayne Sharp at sharpww@me.com. Invite a friend.
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Today Matters, November 18
On the heels of the attack on Israel, our guest for November and Today Matters Mental Health Ministries, will discuss firsthand accounts of the region and personal experience dealing with the various terrorist groups. This is a “Do Not Miss” program this Saturday, November 18th starting at 4:00 pm sharp!
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Schedule your November 19 Blood Donation Appointment HERE | |
Food Donation Needs:
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NEED DESPERATELY! Fully Cooked Turkeys (50 needed - only 15 received)
- Green Beans, Large Can
- Yams, Large Can
- Turkey Stuffing, Large Box
- Mashed Potatoes, Large Box
- Gravy, Large Jars
- Pumpkin Pies
Please label all food donations "THANKSGIVING" and deliver them to Lenox Hall or the Life Center.
ALL cooked turkeys should be delivered the MORNING of Thanksgiving, 8-10:30 am to Lenox Hall for carving.
Dinner Coordinator:
Sherri O'Connell
Email: sherri.oconnell1003@gmail.com
Call/Text: 941-916-4050
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Cuba Sunday School
The increasing participation of children in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School has shown the requirements for classroom space and kindergarten supplies. Presently all our children's classes are held outside in the yard or on the sidewalk. It is mostly a verbal presentation because the children have nothing to follow along with. They need Bible stories, Bible coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, Biblical dolls for Christmas and other items that you can provide for a 3-5 year old. We can carry vitamins to help them grow healthy and medicines to help the sick and hurt get better, but we also need to provide for their spiritual growth. All children go to elementary school at age six and have all the items necessary to learn in school. Our help is needed for those younger kids who need to hear about Jesus.
The Cuba Box in Lenox Hall is the place to drop off your gifts. On that box is a list of the medical needs along with the children's learning needs. Our deadline for packing for Cuba is Wednesday December 6 so do not wait too long. Questions can be directed to Tom Little, 941-769-0002.
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Offering Boxes Available
A reminder to our Snowbirds who may be just returning...Our new offering boxes are available in the Sanctuary and Life Center by the doors. The offering boxes are where you can leave your weekly Tithes & Offerings as well as your Connect and Prayer Cards.
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Town Hall Meeting, December 3
The topics covered in our Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, December 3 will include an update on the process of hiring a new Lead Pastor and information on the GMC vs. Non-Denominational. Join us in the Life Center on Sunday, December 3rd at 4pm.
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December Shower Ministry Needs
-Small men’s underwear (new and in packages)
-Men’s cargo shorts and jeans sizes 28, 30, 32, 34 (smaller sizes very much needed!)
-Men’s small, medium, large, 2X, 3X casual shirts and t-shirts
-Men’s tennis/boat shoes and sandals sizes 10 and up
-Men’s belts
-Lightweight blankets
*Please make sure all items (with exception of socks and underwear) are lightly worn and free from stains*
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Foster Care Christmas Luncheon - Gifts Needed!
The Foster Care Christmas Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 2nd in the Life Center. We have 130 kids registered for this event! Please help us to make this a special Christmas for these children by providing them with gifts. If you are willing to purchase a gift for under $25, please stop by the table in the Life Center on Sunday before the 9:15 and 10:45 am services. Please attach the card to the unwrapped gift and return it to the Life Center outside room 6 by November 26.
Thank you so much for helping us bless these children.
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Do you enjoy wrapping Christmas Gifts?
Join us November 28
We need at least 25 volunteers to skillfully wrap over 300 gifts that we are collecting for our foster children. We plan to have a HUGE gift wrapping “party” on Tuesday, November 28th in the Life Center. No RSVP is necessary, simply come when you can, and leave when you must between the hours of 9 am and 12 noon.
We will provide all of the colorful wrapping paper, scotch tape, bows, and ribbon. You are merely asked to bring a joyful spirit and your favorite pair of scissors. Your help wrapping all these Christmas gifts will help bring joy to 44 foster families, comprised of 142 foster children, this Christmas season.
If you have questions about this special project Foster Care Christmas project, please contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Tim Buck, by emailing him at Tim@newlifeforall.church or call him at church 941-639-3842.
I would like to remind you that any outstanding Foster Care gifts that you have not yet returned must be dropped off by Sunday morning, Nov. 26th. Bins for these gifts are located outside Tim Buck's office (Life Center Room 6).
Thanks in advance for your help and support of the Foster Children of Charlotte County.
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Larry Keller's Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Room 13 & Online (Zoom)
December 6th we will begin a 12-week study on God’s grace.
We will be using Dr. David Jeremiah’s materials called, "Captured by Grace."
The study guide is available for purchase HERE.
Contact: Larry Keller
Email: keller657b@gmail.com
Phone: 941-391-3940
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed
We will be returning to the Airport Road Publix this holiday season to ring the bells for the Salvation Army (November 25 - December 23). Please sign up for a time to ring the bell by using the link below, or you can call Gail in the church office 941-639-3842.
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Christmas Eve, Children's Ministry
Volunteers & Christmas Treats Needed!
Craft / Games Leaders
If you are available to help Christmas Eve from 12:30 - 3:00 pm at Gilchrist Park, please sign up using the link below:
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Christmas Treats
We are planning a Christmas Treat Bake Sale to benefit our Children's Ministry. Treats would be needed in the Lenox Hall kitchen by Thursday, December 21. Please label all treats and if any nuts are in the recipe let Becca know. (becca@newlifeforall.church)
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A Word from Worship
Greetings New Life Church family and friends,
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Someone even asked me if I had my tree up yet! Really?!
As we approach this special time of year, I am especially filled with more gratitude than ever. After a rocky year of health problems, I am still able to serve during this busy season. This year, our family is not only all together, but we are blessed to be awaiting the birth of two new great grand-babies before Christmas. While we are filled with gratitude and Thanksgiving for these blessings, I know that many are struggling with illnesses or loss of loved ones. We are blessed here at New Life Church to offer programs like Surviving the Holidays (on 11/18) and Grief Share classes to help folks through these difficult situations. In addition, there are Bible studies available to help us grow in our faith. Please check online or The Bridge for specific information. Another faith builder during the weeks leading to our Christmas celebration is to join a prayer group. Rosie's Prayer Moments is open for anyone who'd like to join us on Thursdays from 12 until 1pm in our historic sanctuary. We all need prayer at times and the greatest gift is to pray for others when they are in need. James 5:13 "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray." Many of us tend to turn to human solutions to try and solve problems but God promises His assistance and grace to those who call on Him through prayer in their time of need. When we are thankful, we worship Him with reverence and awe. Thanksgiving is not just a holiday once a year, but an attitude of our heart that gives us joy. We cannot worship God with an ungrateful heart. We can go through the motions but ingratitude will definitely hold us back. When you're struggling emotionally or spiritually, stop and think about your attitude. I know it's hard to feel grateful when everything seems to be going wrong, but sometimes writing things down - even seemingly small things - will help us shift our attitude from things that are"wrong" to gradually focus on things that we can rejoice as "right". No matter what is happening in our lives, we can be joyful in God's promise of His gift of salvation. Allow your heart to overflow with thankfulness, and He will fill us with joy.
I am looking for volunteers to help with decking the halls of our campus on Monday 11/27 and Tuesday 11/28. Contact me at my email below for more info.
Let's pray for each other during this very busy and sometimes difficult time of year. The blessings are huge.
I am praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
rosie@newlifeforall.church
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Pregnancy Solutions Annual Fundraising Gala, December 12
The Pregnancy Solutions Annual Fundraising Gala on December 12 will be a night to remember, having a meal with like-minded individuals who share a passion for reaching families in their time of crisis. Your partnership will impact more than 2,600 lives in 2024, bringing hope and stability to families throughout our area. Your contribution will create lasting change and provides essential resources to those who need them most. Because of your generosity, our clients engage in one-on-one mentorship, education, material support, and group class opportunities…all at no cost to them!
Our church members may share a table with Debbie Harrington as Host. To register to go the website: https://pregnancysolutions.org/gala/.
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Operation Christmas Child
The New Life Church Goal Page for Packing a Shoebox Online will be available until December 31st. Click on the “Go to Your Goal Page” button below.
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Dates to Remember - Mark your Calendars! | |
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November 18, Men's Breakfast
November 18, Surviving the Holidays
November 18, Today Matters
November 19, Blood Drive
November 23, Community Thanksgiving Dinner
November 27/28, Decorating the Church
December 2, Foster Care Christmas Luncheon
December 3, Town Hall Meeting
December 8, Harp Concert
December 17, Blue Christmas
December 24, Christmas Eve
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Blue Christmas
For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the Christmas Season can be very painful. Added to the memories of Christmases with those we have lost, there is a seasonal pressure to put a smile on and join the festivities. We invite you to join us on Sunday, December 17 at 4pm in the Sanctuary for a time of honor and remembrance.
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Women's Bible Study - Cost: $20, payable at the first session
Childcare reservation deadline: December 23, 2023
Register HERE or by calling the church office 941-639-3842.
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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.
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Church Name Tags
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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Offering New Life in Jesus Christ, by Seeking, Shaping, and Sending Disciples
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