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New Life Church Weekly Update | |
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This Sunday: October 27, 2024
10:45 Combined Worship, Life Center
Message: "It's Harder Than You Think"
Scripture: Joshua 23:14, 24:14-22
Pastor Mike Loomis
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New this Week:
- Town Hall Meeting & Prayer Vigil, November 3
- Operation Christmas Child - Box Pickup begins this Sunday!
- Church Database Photos, November 10 & 17
- Shoebox Packing Party, November 10
- First Steps Class, November 17
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This past Sunday we said "goodbye" and prayed over Sandy Forbes as she is relocating
to Nebraska, closer to kids and grandchildren. We thank Sandy for her years of friendship
and leading us in worship with her many musical gifts. Sandy, you will be missed!
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Town Hall Meeting & Prayer Vigil
Please join us Sunday, November 3rd at 4pm in the Life Center for a campus update and prayer time for our church and community.
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Surviving the Holidays, November 16
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 16 in the Life Center from 10am until Noon. 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 11th.
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First Steps, November 17
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, November 17th at 2:00 pm in the Life Center.
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 to register.
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Photos Needed for our Database!
Thank you to those who have already submitted a photo for our church database! To assist those who still need a photo, we are going to set up a Sunday Morning photo "studio" November 10 & 17 between services to take your photo.
We would like to have as many photos of our members and regular attenders in the church database as Pastor Casey prepares to join us. Being able to match a photo with a name will help him get to know us, and we need your help!
We do have some photos, but there are many more that we do not have.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Please note: If you use our Church Center app (we hope you do!!) it is easy to upload your photo in the Profile & Settings: Profile & Settings > Contact & profile information > Update Photo
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Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes will be available for you and your family to pick-up this Sunday and November 3rd in the Life Center. The New Life Church goal is to pack 200 shoeboxes and 75 (BASBO) “Build A Shoebox Online.” Operation Christmas Child has three main shoebox goals for 2024: Make them FUN (include a WOW Item), Pack them FULL, and Make them PERSONAL (the “Let’s Be Friends” page; a note or photo). All shoeboxes will have labels already on them so just check the GIRL or BOY box and the AGE of the child on the label BEFORE you return it. Inside each shoebox is a “How To Pack A Shoebox” brochure, a “Let’s Be Friends” page (to make it PERSONAL), and a Prayer Bookmark to guide you to pray over your shoebox and for Operation Christmas Child. The “How to Pack a Shoebox” brochure has a self-addressed, stamped envelope to mail your $10 per shoebox check to Samaritan’s Purse to cover shipping and other expenses. You can also activate your FOLLOW YOUR BOX label online with your $10 donation. Please do not put any money inside the shoebox! The Deadline to Return your shoeboxes to the Life Center is Sunday, November 17th. Need more time? The New Life Church Drop Off Center Gazebo will be open from 10:00 a.m. – Noon every day beginning November 18th until Monday, November 25th at NOON. Thank you for supporting Operation Christmas Child to Spread the Gospel to Children Around the Globe!
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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party!
The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party will be held Sunday, November 10th in the Life Center from 5-6pm. Shoeboxes and packing items will be provided. All are invited!
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Build a Shoebox Online
The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts: New Life Church Build-A-Shoebox Online Goal page is active! Shop and select the perfect shoebox gift from the comfort of your home computer! Simply Click on the link below to connect with our Goal Page. Our BASBO goal is 75 shoeboxes before January 31, 2025! Let’s make sure 75 MORE children have access to The Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Below is the direct link to New Life Church Goal Page. This is the ONLY link that will work toward our Goal of 75 shoeboxes online.
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Disaster Recovery - Community Resources are Available | |
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Samaritan's Purse Assistance, Call 833-747-1234 | FEMA Disaster Aid, Call 800-621-3362
Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center:
South County Regional Park
670 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda
OPEN: Thursday - Sunday, 9 am - 7 pm
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Crisis Cleanup
Crisis Cleanup connects you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with cleanup after a storm such as mucking out, trees, tarp, debris. Call 844-965-1386 to ask for help. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, or insurance. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work.
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Dates to Remember - Mark your Calendars! | |
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Town Hall Meeting & Prayer Vigil, November 3
Church Database Photos, November 10 & 17
Shoebox Packing Party, November 10
Surviving the Holidays, November 16
First Steps Class, November 17
Operation Christmas Child - Shoebox Deadline, November 17
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Meal Train for Don & Rosie Young
October dates are now available! Click HERE to sign up.
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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
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm
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Deadline for the Bridge is the prior Wednesday, by noon.
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