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Sunday, October 18th, 2026

This week's message is:

"It's All God's"

Matthew 22:15-22

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 below.

PASTOR HEATHER HAVING MINOR SURGERY

Please keep Pastor Heather in your prayers as she had minor shoulder surgery last week. She will be out of the office for at least a week but plans to be in worship this coming Sunday!

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

Pastor Heather would like to recognize those who have died this past year as well as the Saints in your life that you are remembering. Please email her with names you'd like remembered in worship on November 1st. And don't forget, the time changes that day, we will have a combined service at 9 am, and we'll have breakfast too!

FALL ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Join in these uplifting conversations and grow your faith this fall! All are welcome so please share this information!

On SUNDAYS at 11am in the Classroom, we are talking about Honoring Our Neighbors Faith - looking at different denominations and faiths and how they compare with our Lutheran beliefs. Each week we will look at least a couple of denominations - this Sunday Oct 18 we are excited to host some friends of New Life to talk about Hinduism, and then on Oct 25, Raja Hassan will bring his insights about the Muslim faith. Come join us for these inspiring and insightful conversations!

On WEDNESDAYS at 6:00pm we are digging into a great book called Reclaiming the "E" Word, meaning Evangelical. Being evangelical is part of our Lutheran heritage, but that word has been usurped by Christians that don't always reflect our values. It's time to reclaim this part of what it means to follow Jesus! Come for lively discussion! Please note: we WILL have class this evening!

NEW WOMEN'S GROUP

Pastor Heather is beginning a new Bible study time for Women to gather and be spiritually uplifted, especially for women who work. This group will meet in people's homes once or twice a month and our first gathering is Thursday October 22 at 6:30pm at Leanne Havertape's home (3670 Graham Paige Rd., Cottage Grove). If this is of interest to you, please contact Pastor Heather. We will be using a resource called "A Beautiful Year in the Bible" that goes through the Bible by topic.

NEW GALLERY SHOW

Our next Gallery show features artist Connie Swed! Connie is an award winning artist from Waunakee. She has worked with many different mediums, but her preference is oil painting. Here is a short description of her work: "Her passion is to paint portraits of people in a more hyperrealist ways, often including some whimsical hidden gems, which urges to the viewer to take a closer look. Connie's attention to detail and unique style of hiding images and an acronym with her work, makes her creations vivid, visually pleasing, and entertaining." Come check out her amazing pieces!

MEN'S GROUP

The Men's Group will meet this coming Saturday, October 17th at the church from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Please plan to join us! All are welcome!

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS!

Are you wondering how faith fits into the life of a high schooler?

We will be starting weekly meetings and we want YOU to be there!

Click here to add your name to this list to learn more!

JOIN US FOR THE INVITATIONAL CHRISTIAN WORKSHOP

LEAD BY REV. DAVID DAUBERT

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026. 

Time: 9am-12:30pm 

Location: New Life Lutheran Church, Madison, WI

Registration fee: $35 - Deadline: Nov 2

Designed for congregations across our synod, this workshop will equip leaders and members alike to look at how the biblical story grounds our stories as God’s people. It will help people tell their stories and be better at listening to each other’s stories. The goal is to form deeper story communities where people share deeply and faith is nurtured. Through conversation, reflection, and real-life application, you will discover how small, intentional practices can open the door to deeper relationships and spiritual curiosity in your community.

We look forward to being together!

For more information contact the Rev. Walter Baires, Director for Evangelical Mission and Associate to the Bishop.

REGISTER

CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK VISIT

As part of the "Honoring Our Neighbor's Faith" adult faith formation, we will be attending a worship service at Christ The Solid Rock Baptist Church. In addition to serving as this congregation's pastor, Reverend Everett Mitchell is a Dane County Judge who presides over the Juvenile Division. He also is an active member for social justice in our community and a great speaker.

We look forward to worshipping with this community on Sunday, November 8th at 11:30 am. We will carpool from New Life after our 9:45 service. Please text/call Kathy Mullen at (608) 469-8811 or email, kathy.mullen@sbcglobal.net, if you plan to attend.

ST MARK'S FOOD PANTRY

Our congregation continues to give generously to St Mark’s food pantry -another large donation was delivered last Friday! Many thanks to those who support this ministry. Although any shelf stable food, household essential or personal care item is appreciated, here are some items currently requested, but are in short supply: canned peas and canned potatoes, condiments, toilet paper and bar soap/body wash.  Donations can be placed on the St. Mark's table in the community room. Plastic, paper and reusable bags are also a continuing need.

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 $1,200 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

Dawn & Jim Melka

Rosalynn Horsley

Barb Zimmerman

Mary Leatherman- Roberts

David Michaelis

Heather Strand

Bishop Joy Mortensen-Wiebe

Donna Butler

Every Day Prayers

Shane Peters

Connie Losse

Ed Damon

Rick Krueger

Don Skaar

Pam St. John

Condolences

Deb Kohlwey and family on the death of her Aunt Mary Richmond

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

Sarah Sheffer, 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

Uriah Reppert, Secretary

Ken Wundrow, Treasurer

Iris Christenson

Shannon Erb

Jackie Jensen

Jeff Meicher

Louise Miller

Tom Olson

Shawn Peters

Derek Schuette