New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - September 2, 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 4, 2022 |
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Message: "Who Am I?"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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Note: The church offices will be closed on Labor Day - Monday, September 5. |
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Bunko Game Night - Tonight! |
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September 2, 2022
5:30 – 8:30 PM, in the Life Center
Join us for a night of fun and fellowship! Dinner and childcare provided. Adults 59 and younger, men, women, single, married or without kids welcome!
Contact Pastor Angela with any questions -
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Bargain Boutique - Reopening Sept. 7 |
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Look who is shopping at the bargain Boutique!
We will open September 7th, the hours remain the same... Mon-Weds-Fri 10AM-2PM. Our shelves are stocked, new clothing on our racks and yes Halloween decorations. We have seen our families, new babies, said goodbyes, went to Iowa, and other places. We have unpacked, found new restaurants in town, been with the Dixie Chicks, heard the new Pastor, Angela and have seen those Crafty Ladies in Room 9 are still at it. A new study on Romans under the Royal Poinciana is right beside us.
Wow, we are ready to be back on campus . See you soon.
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End of Summer ‘Meet & Greet’ for UCW |
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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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Did you know that New Life Church has a local weekly radio spot each Tuesday? Tune in to 100.9FM / 1580AM on Tuesdays at 11am and check it out! |
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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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Our latest library project is almost completed. We have been busy placing new "New Life
Church" stickers over the old UMC property stamps in each one of our library books. Our library volunteers welcome a teen helper, Alaina Hinchman! Alaina loves to read and we think this is a great fit for all of us. Thanks Angela for sharing her!
Please see the list below of the newest additions to our collection:
- Control: Why we Crave it, the Anxiety it gives us, and the Real Power God Promises.
- Fostering Hope: The Story of Crossroads Hope Academy
- The Practice of the Presence of God
- Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your Grandchildren
- Shadow over England by Roseanna White Two books in a Christian historical fiction series set in WW 2 England.
If there is anyone who would like to purchase/donate a book for our church library in memory of a loved one, we can obtain memorial book plates and make this happen.
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Operation Christmas Child |
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During the month of September and until October 16th, Operation Christmas Child will be collecting “WOW” items for the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes that will be packed at the church Packing Party scheduled for Sunday, October 16th! Recommended items are: dolls, stuffed animals (kids of ALL ages love stuffed animals), toy cars, trucks or boats, soccer balls (with a manual pump to reinflate), baseballs, baseball gloves, kick balls, hacky sacks, bouncy balls, small musical instruments (harmonicas or recorders), or an outfit of clothing. Leave your donations in the Collection box located in Lenox Hall. Thank you for your assistance in this outreach ministry for the Children of the World! |
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Charlotte County Peace River Camp Gideons |
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The local Gideons Peace River Camp distributes and shares the Gospel in over 50 local public areas. When people receive the Bibles, God takes over. The Holy Spirit wins people to Christ, we are just the messengers. In this regard Gideons partner with local churches to spread God’s Word. Where We’ve Been Locally this last year which ends in May: |
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Since 1908, Gideons International has distributed over 2 billion copies of the Bible and New Testament in over 200 countries around the world; published in over 95 different languages.
All this happens because of people like you, through your donations and the dedicated Gideons. As to where the Gideon name came from, check out and read the 6th chapter in the book of Judges in the Bible. We thank you for your support.
Larry Keller
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Today Matters - September 17 |
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Download our September Children's Ministry Calendar HERE.
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Family game night on August 26 was great time of fellowship and fun with our families! |
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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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Hello, New Life Church, my name is Marissa and this summer I had the opportunity to go on my first summer mission trip. My main job was at a therapy horse ranch called Freedom Reigns Ranch where they mentor children to young adults who have experienced trauma. God created horses to know how people feel so they are amazing therapy animals. They gave me many different tasks from painting to cleaning stalls. It was a life-changing experience for me so think about going on a mission trip, I'd recommend it to anybody! |
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Greetings New Life Church family -
Happy September! This summer seemed to fly past in super high speed. After prayer time as I opened my Bible and a couple of my books on prayer they fell open to Psalm 90:12 -"Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom". I think when you have challenges of any kind, you learn to value the gift of time. Each morning when I wake up, I thank God for another day. For me, having this time in conversation with God helps me to focus and eliminate anxiety, and worries, which are a terrible waste of time, and instead be filled with His hope and sense of peace. On those days when emergencies of any kind arise, I'm able to pray and listen to direction from our Lord, rather than waste time being non-productive. Learning to be patient and listen was a gift I received during long times of health issues. Sounds crazy, I know, but when you're at those times when you don't know what to do, or are overwhelmed with fear, you can receive the gift of peace. Jesus said "I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace ". I've spent many situations over the years struggling with fear and anxiety about what to do to solve the problem. Do I still have life situations or nights of little sleep because of pain? Yes, on occasion- but now I trust the Lord to lead me through it. Deuteronomy 31:8 promises, "The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you. He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."
A big thank you to everyone who attended our recent Welcome Team meeting. We had a great discussion with much good feedback. Anyone who was unable to attend but would be willing to help greet or usher on a rotation schedule please let me know at my email below. Stay tuned for info re. a training session date. Also be sure to check our website for upcoming events. I think it's going to be an exciting and fun Fall season!
Remember- I'm 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 are resuming rehearsals on September 7 at 6:30PM in the Life Center. The Bell Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings and plays at the 11:00AM service regularly. 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 4, 2022 - 11:00 AM Service
Prelude: Variations on Dundee – S. Gabrielson
Opening Hymn: 378 Amazing Grace
Offertory Anthem: I Love To Tell The Story – G. Martin
Closing Hymn: 163 Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know
Postlude: Fugue sur les Théme du Carillon des Heures
de la Cathedral de Soissons, Op. 12 – M. Duruflé
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CRAFTS FOR CHRIST Group - Join us! |
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WE NEED Anyone who can sew on a button, crochet, knit, draw, design, or has ANY creative talent! We work together while enjoying each other's company.
We have made the following items:
*Baby blankets for Careline Pregnancy Center
*Crocheted octopus for preemie babies
*Greeting cards for our own Care Ministry team
*Walker & Wheelchair bags for Douglas T. Jacobson Veteran's Nursing Home
*Activity mats for those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's donated to nursing homes locally and to family members who could benefit from them.
We meet in Room 9 every Wednesday from 12:30-4:00 pm.
Contact:
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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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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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Zoom Bible Study - Begins September 12 |
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Meeting on ZOOM Mondays at 10am, September 12 - December 19. To join, please email Cathy Smith, cmsmith8@msn.com.
“Paul: A Biography”
Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostle's greater role in Christian history—as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished—and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history.
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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 Praise in the Park | 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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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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