New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - September 16, 2022 |
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 9:15 & 11 AM
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This Sunday: September 18, 2022 |
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Message: "If Truth Be Told"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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PLEASE NOTE: Our 8:00 AM service will be held in the sanctuary this week!
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Today Matters - September 17 |
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Please join us this Saturday at 4pm for a Tribute to 9/11 with Today Matters special guest speaker Chaplain Carlo Gargiulo from the Punta Gorda Fire Department; honoring all Veterans and First Responders.
We hope everyone will join us!
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Stop by Lenox Hall for an informal time of fellowship each Sunday morning between the 9:15 and 11 am services. Donuts and coffee provided! |
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New Member Class - this Sunday! |
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Are you considering becoming a member at 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?
The 1st Steps Class is an informal session which will give you the opportunity to learn about our core beliefs, vision, and structure. The date for the next 1st Steps Class is September 18th after the 11:00am worship service in Lenox Hall. Lunch will be provided.
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The APPALACHIAN STRINGS, under the direction of Cathy Smith, casual fiddler, will be playing in Room 13 on our church campus every Tuesday from 9:30-11:00 am, starting September 13. Come join us!
We welcome all acoustic instruments like the dulcimer, ukulele, guitar, violin and many more. We are a very casual, not professional, group of beginners, experienced, and once-in-a-while players that just love to play music! We have music to start, so dust off your instruments and join us! We have several that don’t read music and play by ear. If that is you, don’t hesitate to come. Many songs are very familiar.
If you have any questions you can contact me at cmsmith8@msn.com. No email? Call me at 607-427-3511.
Cathy Smith
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Blood Drive - September 25 |
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Sunday, September 25
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Donors Receive:
- $20 eGift Card
- Cancer Awareness T-shirt & Socks
- Chick-fil-A Coupon
- Wellness Checkup including blood
pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count,
and cholesterol screening.
Appointments are encouraged, use the link below!
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‘Meet & Greet’ for UCW - September 26 |
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(UCW - United Christian Women, our church organization that some women know as United Methodist Women from their churches)
Time to start to get together! Bring your sack lunch and we will serve dessert & beverages in Lenox Hall at 11am Monday, September 26th. There will be NO business meeting. We will share in ‘Heart ❤️ Connection’- any prayer concerns & what’s new in your life!
Any questions?? call Linda Gillen at 941-661-9988.
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Arthur Blessit Movie Night - September 28 |
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If you weren't able to make the first showing, we are planning a second showing of Arthur Blessitt’s journey with the cross, this time in Russia. It will be September 28 in Lenox Hall at 6:30 PM. Popcorn and drinks provided. RSVP to Larry Keller at keller657b@gmail.com.
All are invited!
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Cancer Support Ministry - Resuming October 5 |
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Our New Life Cancer Support Ministry will restart its monthly meetings on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Room 9 at 6:30pm. This faith based cancer ministry is open to all adult cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers from New Life Church and our surrounding community. New participants are always welcome. At this upcoming meeting we look forward to a celebration around our Fountain of Hope, a time of sharing and caring of summer happenings, fun and fellowship with our fellow cancer survivors and meaningful words of encouragement and support from our special guest, Pastor Angela Hinchman.
The goal of our Cancer Support Ministry is to discuss and discover the role and importance of our faith in meeting the challenges of cancer in our lives. We want to extend a very warm welcome to all and look forward to seeing you. For questions please contact the Church office.
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Gulf Coast Time Senior Expo |
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New Life Church will be hosting the 2nd annual Gulf Coast Time Senior Expo in the Life Center on Saturday October 8th, from 9 am til 2pm. There will be vendors, workshops, food, prizes and fun! All totally free!
The Church and its ministries will be represented along with information on Medicare, Taxes, Financial Planning, Real estate, Long Term Care, Assisted living and more!
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Download our September Children's Ministry Calendar HERE.
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Halloween Outreach - October 31, 2022 |
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NEW LIFE FAMILY... We need YOUR help to make this year's Trunk or Treat a big success! We are in need of Candy Donations to help serve Punta Gorda and surrounding communities. You can bring candy to Lenox Hall and leave it in the designated bin. Please make sure the candy you donate is individually wrapped. Your donations will be a big help in making this event successful!
We are anticipating a large number of children and we want to make sure we have enough candy to share with all of our Trunk-or-Treaters!! So please help us make this event a ‘fun’tastic Halloween celebration for our children.
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NEW LIFE FAMILY... In order to make this year's Trunk or Treat FUN and SAFE, we need YOUR help! Extra hands are always helpful! We will need help with set up, tear down, parking attendants, popcorn poppers, candy runners, and MORE!
With so many people visiting the NEW LIFE campus, more hands makes for lighter work and a safer environment for all or our guests, staff and volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please email Becca at Becca@newlifeforall.church
IT’S GOING TO BE A SPOOKTACULAR EVENT!!!!
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Download our September Youth Ministry Calendar HERE.
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Please accept this message as a huge note of thanks and appreciation. It is difficult to find the appropriate words to express my gratitude, but I am going to try my best.
About this time last year- obviously September isn't my best month-- I was going through a different health crisis, and wrote an article about acts of radical kindness. So forgive me, but I'm going to share those thoughts again since they came back to me full circle. The story in Luke 10:25-37 of the Good Samaritan tells about the man traveling on foot from Jerusalem to Jericho who was attacked by robbers. A priest and a Levite came along but both left him. Then a Samaritan came along and showed mercy and kindness. Praying about that parable led me to write about showing real Christian love and kindness to others. I continue to believe that in doing that we show the heart of Jesus. And you, both as my church family, and as individuals, have blessed me in ways too numerous to list here. From the moment word got out that I was scheduled for foot surgery, people prayed; and the blessings kept coming! Hugs of thanks to all the many ushers/greeters who stepped up and asked " how can I help"? ; and to all those who sent messages of love and support; and you fabulous cooks who blessed Don by bringing meals to give him a break; thanks also to all three of our pastors for praying with me to soothe my spirit. Of course I give thanks to my heavenly Father for leading me to a skilled and kind surgeon who knew instantly what needed to be done and got me on his schedule quickly; and the huge blessing of saving us from a potential serious motor vehicle accident as we traveled to the Surgery Center the morning of surgery when traffic moved into our lane on 41 and Don was able to avoid contact with any other cars. All of your expressions of kindness, and love filled me with such a sense of calm and peace, like I've never experienced facing any of my other surgeries. I love you all for that!
Now I'd like to ask you to pass it on -- I know I will. Here are some things we can do everyday.
* Send a card to someone.
* Pay for someone else's food in line.
* Drop off flowers, a plant or food to a neighbor.
* Pray for your hardest to love person.
* Always say thank-you with a big smile.
I know there are many ways we can show others the heart of Jesus . I am humbled and overwhelmed with the kindness and love you have shared with me through all these blessings. Please stop by our beautiful sanctuary on Thursdays at noon for a time of prayer and sharing.
I am truly blessed by your prayers.
I am praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
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The Eighth Note – Music Ministry in a Minute! |
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Greetings Everyone,
The Chancel Ringers rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30PM and plays at the 11:00AM service once a month. If you are interested in joining this group and can read music I want to talk to you!
The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30PM in the Choir Room and sings Sundays at the 11:00AM 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 - September 18, 2022 - 11:00 AM Service
Prelude: Blessed Assurance – D. Wood
Opening Hymn: 175 Jesus, The Very Thought Of Thee
Offertory Anthem: Precious Lord, Take My Hand – M. Hayes
Doxology 95
Closing Hymn: 454 Open My Eyes, That I May See
Postlude: ‘The Jig’ Fugue in C Major, BuxWV 174 – D. Buxtehude
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Discipleship Opportunities |
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View a complete list of Adult Bible Studies, Care & Support, Children, Youth, and other groups at New Life Church HERE. |
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Tuesday Night Small Groups |
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Beginning Sunday, October 2, The Harmony Class will begin a new 4-week DVD-based study “The Case For Christ” (book & movie) by investigative journalist and former atheist, Lee Strobel. This study will pose challenging questions and explore the real evidence of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Strobel shares what he learned when he sought the truth about Christianity which reveals compelling facts about Christ that cannot be ignored. Why believe Jesus is the Son of God? How can we know he rose from the dead? Can I have doubts and still be a Christian? Come join us at 10:30 a.m. in Lenox Hall. All are welcome to attend. |
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2022 Bible Reading Schedules |
We want to encourage you to join us as we once again read through the Bible. Start your new year off right by committing to read God's Word!
Download the 2022 reading guide HERE.
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Worship Service Information |
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8 AM Sanctuary this week | 9:15 AM Contemporary | 11 AM Traditional |
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We look forward to seeing you on Sunday at one of our 3 worship services.
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Please wear your name tag! If you do not have a name tag, or would like a New Life Church name tag, please let us know by filling out a Name Tag Request HERE.
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Masks are available
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If you are feverish or not feeling well, we ask that you stay home and join us online on our Facebook and YouTube channels.
Please enter the Life Center through the main entrance facing the Fellowship Hall courtyard. All other exterior doors remain locked.
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The 8:00 AM service will be in the sanctuary this week, September 18. |
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Join us this Sunday at 8 am for Praise in the Park! Open to everyone, this is your opportunity to join us for "in-person" worship as we enjoy God's scenery from the lawn of the beautiful Gilchrist Park Pavilion, weather permitting of course. If it is or has been raining, Praise in the Park will relocate to our historic Sanctuary. Time may not always be sufficient to get the word out, so in case of inclement weather, please proceed to the Sanctuary.
Please plan to bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets, and, yes, we will be asking you to practice social distancing. Don't forget to join our "Praise in the Park" group on our Church App! As a reminder, our outside services are always subject to change due to the weather. Please make sure you are connected with us through the app, our email list, or social media to receive our updates concerning schedule changes. See you Sunday for Praise in the Park!
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FOLLOW US & JOIN US THIS SUNDAY FOR WORSHIP LIVE AT 9:15 & 11 AM
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm
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All past issues of The Bridge are available on our website HERE.
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