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Sunday, October 5, 2025

This Week's Message is:

“Increase Our Faith”

Luke 17:1-10

WELCOME SUNDAY

Don't forget there will be one joint worship service

this Sunday at 9am!

And stay for a delicious breakfast hosted by the Skaars!

(Chicken and waffles, scrambled eggs, mac & cheese - gluten free options as well!)

ACCESS WORSHIP

Join us for our Traditional worship Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and at 9:45 a.m. for Praise worship which is livestreamed on our Facebook and available on YouTube any time after. Our most recent worship services are also posted to our website. To view the last Sunday's Service click here.

WELCOME SUNDAY

This Sunday, October 5, we will gather as a whole community at one worship service at 9am! Along with this and our usual first Sunday breakfast, we will also welcome new community partners. If you would like to know more about making this your church home, please talk to Pastor Heather and/or come to the Information Session she's offering this Saturday, October 4 at 10:30am.

PLUS we want to make a concerted effort to invite people to worship that day, so we will be talking about this in worship - who will you invite? We will have gifts to give visitors that day so please start inviting friends and neighbors to join us that day!

FALL ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Make plans to grow your faith this fall with the following opportunities:

Women's Bible Study meets every Thursday at 9am to study the Book of Revelation with a wonderful video-based study by Jen Wilkin. Come anytime for this exciting conversation about an often misunderstood book.

Wednesday Faith Formation continues tonight at 6pm as we look at the life and teachings of St. Paul. Most of the New Testament has been written by this influential disciple, so there is much to learn about him and his ideas. Dinner will not be provided, but if you'd like to please feel free to bring your own dinner and join us for conversation. Come anytime!

Sunday Faith Formation has a week off this Sunday, but starting on October 12 at 11am, Heather Strand will offer insights into living your best faithful life with a class entitled Love Who You Are: Be Your Own BFF. This class will dive into the topics of self-worth, mindset, and boundaries. Plan to be there!

NEXT WOMEN'S EVENT

Please save the dates for our fall gatherings! We hope all women and their friends will join us for times together to grow in faith and fellowship! If you’d like to be added to the email list to hear details about these events, please email Janice Newell at buckshome6@yahoo.com.

Thursday, October 9 – We will be attending GLEAM, a light show at Olbrich Gardens. Tickets are $18, and you will need to purchase them ahead of time. OBG | Ticketing. Please purchase your tickets for the 6:30 pm entry time and we will meet in the lobby at 6:15. Contact Janice with questions and let her know if you’d like for us to watch for you.

Saturday, November 1 8:00 am to 3:00 pm – We will attend the Greater Things Women's Conference in Sun Prairie. More information (and to purchase tickets) can be found here: Greater Things Conference – A Day of Hope, Faith, Joy & Connection! If you purchase your ticket by October 5, it is $35. After that, tickets are $40 while supplies last. (They did sell out last year.)



Thursday, December 11 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Advent by Candlelight women's event at New Life Church. More details to come!

WE'RE HIRING!

New Life is actively seeking the right fit for our Office Manager position. It is very flexible and a valuable member of this staff. The hours and pay make it the perfect position for young parents or someone newly retired. If you or someone you know would like to apply, please contact Pastor Heather. We are hoping to fill this position by the end of October at the latest. Here is the full job description as well. You can also find it on Indeed.com

NEW LIFE KIDS

New Life Kids is back in full swing! Join us 8:50-9:40a Sunday mornings in the Recreation center. This week will will begin to learn about the life of Moses. Ashley is looking for volunteers for this fall. Please reach out to Ashley find out about volunteer opportunities with New Life Kids.

We are also offering youth conversations in the youth classroom at the same time as New Life Kids (8:50-9:40am Sundays). Please talk to Ashley about this as well!

REMINDER: NO NEW LIFE KIDS OCTOBER 5th

YOUTH TEAM MEETING

Our next Youth Team meeting will be Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30p via Zoom. Please consider joining to engage in conversation around our youngest disciples. All are welcome! Email Ashley for the Zoom link!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Teen & Tween Fun: Join us for pumpkin carving, games, and a movie.

Saturday, October 18, 6-9p. Grades 5th and up.

(Bring a shirt that can get dirty)

Fall Family Fun: Join us for pumpkin decorating, snacks, and fall fun!

Sunday October 19, immediately after second service!

(bring an art shirt/smock!)

We need volunteers and donations!! 

Sign up here for candy donation, set up and tear down, trunk decorating and/or helping with games!

CarePortal UPDATE

New Life is thrilled to have met a CarePortal need in September. Through our donation we were able to help a survivor of human trafficking purchase diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies. This recipient also requested an invite to attend church so we are hopeful that we could welcome her to a New Life service soon. Thank you to our CarePortal team for making this possible! If you would like to know more about CarePortal, please contact Nicole Hines.

ST MARK'S FOOD PANTRY

Thank you to all who have donated to St Mark’s food pantry. Last week your donations again filled the back of our SUV. Your support and generosity is so appreciated by those working at the pantry. It allows those shopping the pantry to have a more pleasant experience since they get the foods they want. Although any donations of shelf stable food are welcome, canned fruit, diced tomatoes and jam are currently in short supply. Donations can be placed on the table in the community room. Paper, plastic and reusable bags can also be donated.

SOCIAL PURPOSE FUND

We continue to need your help in order to be able to distribute gift cards to those in need - which totals on average about $1,000 every month! Because of the increased need, if you would be able to give to this fund, please submit checks with "Social Purpose Fund" in the memo or give online to that fund. Thank you! Also, please know that if you are experiencing any financial need (rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, medical, unemployment/furlough, etc.) you only need to let Pastor Heather know. This information will be kept confidential to her and our financial officers (treasurer and bookkeeper).

Prayers needed for

Hospitalized, Injured, Ill or Medical Prayers



Russ and Shirley Theel

Barb Zimmerman

Linda Sime's friend Sara

Every Day Prayers

Condolences

Ann Krebs Byrne in the death of her mother

If you would like to be included on our prayer list, please contact the church office. Permission is required from the individual for us to print their name. Individuals will be on the list for one month unless requested to office.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday. Please feel free to contact staff members of New Life by email at newlifelc@newlifelc.com or by calling the office at 608-223-9337. Contacts are listed here.

New Life Staff:

Rev. Heather Hayward, Pastor

pastor@newlifelc.com

Ashley Reinke, Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator

youtheducator@newlifelc.com

(Vacant) Office Manager/Newsletter

newlifelc@newlifelc.com

Jim Manos, Bookkeeper

bookkeeper@newlifelc.com

Shakia “Queen” Turner, Property Manager

shakiamturner@yahoo.com

New Life Church Council:

Jillene Fisch, President

Linda Sime, Vice President

Tom Olson, Secretary

Ken Wundrow, Treasurer

Iris Christenson

Brian Coel

Shannon Erb

Deb Kohlwey

Louise Miller

Shawn Peters

Uriah Reppert

Derek Schuette