New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - September 9, 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 11, 2022 |
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Message: "Caught in Crossfire"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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Today Matters - September 17 |
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New Member Class - September 18 |
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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 Fellowship 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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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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Download our September Children's Ministry Calendar HERE.
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We are thrilled to announce that our Children & Family Ministries Director, Becca Tomasello and her husband Matt have been blessed with a Baby Girl!
We will be having a Baby Shower on Friday, September 16 from 7-8:30 PM. If you are able to come, please RSVP to Pastor Angela - angela@newlifeforall.church.
Becca & Matt are registered at Walmart. The registry can be found 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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Greetings New Life Church family -
I hope everyone had a holiday weekend exactly that they hoped for- whether you had a weekend away, or you went sales shopping or you stayed home and had a quiet, restful.,relaxing time.
We were blessed to have family come over for a time of food and fun in the pool. Our beautiful red-headed great granddaughter, Marley loved splashing around in ithe water, and entertained us all afternoon. We are definitely blessed to have family living nearby, and to also have a loving church family. God is good! Speaking of families, did you notice our newest adorable little one in church on Sunday? Ask Ms. Becca about the beautiful blue-eyed blond baby girl she had in her arms. Welcome little one!
Be sure to listen to announcements and watch The Bridge for upcoming events and classes that will be starting up.
Some of you may have heard that I'll be having surgery on my foot this Friday. My foot has been a problem for some time with recurring infections and pain with resulting deformities. Since that is one area of my body which has not yet required screws and other hardware to hold it together, I'm not surprised that the time had come. Kidding aside, someone asked if I am angry to have to go through yet another surgery. This person knows that I pray and I'm sad if this causes doubt about the power of prayer. I believe that God is in work in each of us, whether we know it or not, or whether we want it or not. I also believe that God takes no pleasure in making life hard. I think when He seemingly throws roadblocks in our way, He begins doing good work in us, and when our faith is tested, our endurance has a chance to grow. My experience has been that God somehow uses my struggles for good. Life can come at us in a fury- whether pain, loss, or other catastrophes, but with God's help we can bounce back. I read somewhere that "if God can make a prince out of a prisoner, don't you think He can make something good out of your struggle "? I will share however, that before I lived a life of prayer, I tried to hide my pain, my feelings of insecurities and my sense of failure that my prayers weren't being answered. The more I prayed and the more I listened, through His word, and many writings of prayer warriors, I heard the most important message: You must persevere. You must continue praying whether you see immediate results or not. Prayer binds us together with our Father and is the key to receiving His answers. Matthew 21:22 "Whatever you ask in prayer. . . If you believe. .
you will receive". It's a beautiful journey and I invite you to join me. Each Thursday a group of folks gather in the sanctuary at 12 noon for an hour of sharing and quiet prayer. If you're unable to join us please take a few moments at noon and pray wherever you're at. There is power in prayer! And now I'll ask for your help! When you read this on Friday I'll probably be in surgery or recovery so please pray for an uneventful recovery with complete healing. I thank you.
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 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 11, 2022 - 11:00 AM Service
Prelude: Festive Trumpet Tune – D. German
Opening Hymn: 62 All Creatures Of Our God And King
Offertory Anthem: What A Fellowship – D. Cherwien
Doxology 95
Closing Hymn: 717 The Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Postlude: Toccata in G Major – T. Dubois
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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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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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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 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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