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This Sunday: October 15, 2023
8:00 am Praise in the Park, Gilchrist Park
9:15 am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
10:45 am Contemporary Worship, Life Center
Message: "You Only Have to Die"
Scripture: Romans 6:3-14
Pastor Mike Loomis
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New This Week
- First Steps Membership Class, October 22
- Surviving the Holidays, November 18
- Thanksgiving Dinner Needs
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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party!
Tim Buck
We are having an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox packing party on 10/15 at 5pm in the Life Center. Everyone is invited to come pack a shoebox, write a note to the child receiving the box, and pray over them.
The teens of the church are sponsoring this event. They will be serving Christmas cookies and punch after your box has been filled. With your help, our youth group hopes to fill over 100 shoeboxes that night! Please join them and help them reach this lofty goal.
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First Steps Class
Are you considering becoming a member of New Life Church? Or, do you just want to know more about who we are and what God is calling us to be and do?
Then, join us for our First Steps Class, on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:00 pm in Lenox Hall.
This 2-hour session will be led by Pastor Mike as he takes you through what it is to be a Christian, and specifically, a Christian who worships, grows, and serves at New Life in Christ Church.
Sign-ups are extremely helpful to ensure we have enough materials and goodies for all.
Please contact Gail 941-639-3842 or gail@newlifeforall.church.
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Halloween Volunteer Sign-up Sheets are available in the Sanctuary, Life Center and Lenox Hall. Help is needed for set-up, clean-up and during the event. If you have any questions on how you can help on Halloween, contact Becca: becca@newlifeforall.church. | | |
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Children's Books Donations Needed!
We are collecting new or used children's books (ages 12 and under) to donate to the Literacy Bus which will be on campus for Halloween.
There is an orange bin in Lenox Hall where you can leave your book donations. Thank you!
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Shower Ministry Needs
-Men’s M sized underwear (NEW AND IN PACKAGES ONLY)
-Men’s S, 2X, 3X t-shirts or casual shirts (not dress shirts)
-Men’s shoes/sandals sizes 10-14
-Men’s denim pants and cargo shorts only, sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, 44
-Men’s belts all sizes
-Women’s 2X, 3X casual shirts/dresses
*Please make sure donated items are lightly worn & free from stains*
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Portrait of a Bride, November 4
Linda Gillen, United Christian Women
Portrait of a Bride is a program about antique, vintage, and contemporary wedding gowns with a discussion of the historical significance surrounding each era and dress. Leigh Ann Brown will focus on the evolution of the American woman through all her trials and triumphs as we discuss the social, economic, and educational aspects of the time. There will be a light reception at the event including beverages, tea sandwiches, and dessert.
Learn more HERE about Portrait of a Bride, An Evolving Silhouette.
Tickets are available between services at the Gazebo. For more information contact Linda Gillen, 941-661-9988 or Nancy Wolaver, 813-763-2297.
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Surviving the Holidays
Have you or someone you know experienced the death of a loved one? No matter how long it's been, grief can make the holidays a painful time, but there is hope. Our GriefShare program is once again offering an encouraging seminar to help those dealing with grief survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again. We want to encourage you to sign up for this 2 hour seminar today, and join us Saturday, November 18. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. For reservations or information, please call or text Melodie Austin at 941-661-0842 or you may email her at melharryaustin@yahoo.com.
Reservations must be made before Monday, November 13th.
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we are still in need of people who are willing to fully cook any size turkey and deliver the same to Lenox Hall the morning of Thanksgiving to be carved. We also are in need of people who can cook pumpkin pies or purchase same and deliver to the church for Thanksgiving. We still need volunteers for all areas of this event, as well as all the food items.
Please contact Sherri O'Connell via email sherri.oconnell1003@gmail.com or telephone 941-916-4050.
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A Word from Worship
Greetings New Life Church family and friends,
I know that I say this frequently but October is about half through already. Honestly, it does make me aware of how fleeting life is. I am not a wise person who can give advice, but I've been very conscious of how quickly the days, weeks, months, and years go by. I think this is especially true when a person goes through long periods of struggles or hardships of any kind - whether acute or chronic health problems like mine or any other type of problems causing you or loved ones a hardship. This most recent bout of intense treatment I've gone through has prompted several comments or questions about the "good attitude" I have in spite of everything. Believe me, I love and appreciate your comments, concerns, encouragement, and especially prayers. It gives me another opportunity to praise our Heavenly Father and share with others the joy I receive from Him, especially during these toughest times. When tests and challenges come at us from all sides, consider it a joyful opportunity. We shouldn't waste time or energy regretting how things are or wishing we could go back to yesterday. We have a sovereign, powerful, and loving God who has promised that He is there to help us. The first thing I do, when things get bad, is reach out for His hand with trust, knowing that I am not able to handle these situations by myself- but together we can handle anything. He is there for each of us and believe me, you can be joyful in the midst of struggles. For me, this requires prayers, patience, and perseverance. One of the hardest things is waiting for resolution, but I've found that praising God for things both big and small, seen or unseen is a great faith builder. Even when I might feel
down, I turn to Romans 12:12, "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer ". We can praise God even when our hearts feel heavy because He is especially good when things are hard, or when the future seems bleak. Sometimes it's the last thing we might feel like doing, but actually, it's the best thing we can do. We can praise Him with our actions, our voices, or our attitudes and put Him at the center of our lives.
Psalm 150:6
Let everything alive give praises to the Lord!
You praise Him!
Hallelujah!
Please remember: Sign-up sheets are available in each building to volunteer to help with the Halloween event. Stop at the Gazebo between services to get tickets for the UCW Bridal Gown event. Don't forget the Senior Expo on Saturday, October 14th in the Life Center. All of this info and more is available online and in The Bridge. Please stop by the sanctuary on Thursdays at 12 o'clock for a time of prayer. We have much to pray for!
I am praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
rosie@newlifeforall.church
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A Night with Jimmy Wayne!
Friday, November 17, 2023 at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church
Doors open at 6:30pm (No reserved seating).
Show starts at 7pm.
Jimmy Wayne, former foster kid turned award-winning Nashville recording artist, author,
and inspiring speaker will share his music and passion for foster care reform. Proceeds benefit Crossroads Hope Academy.
Tickets are $40 and are available at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-noon. as well as Deep Creek Community Church (DC3), and First Presbyterian PG.
For more information, please contact Kathy at KBrownMayes@gmail.com
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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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