We continue offering worship via Facebook Live at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays - please join us on our Facebook page for this opportunity!

If you have trouble joining Facebook Live, the worship videos will be available by each Monday on New Life's YouTube Channel.

Thank you to all who have been participating in our weekly worship!

View last Sunday's 9:30 am service from Sunday, November 27 - click here.

For the Thanksgiving Eve service from Nov. 23, click here.

ACCESS WORSHIP

Join us for worship Sundays at 8:15 a.m. (Traditional) and at 9:30 a.m. (Praise Band Worship) which is also always livestreamed on our Facebook page and available on our YouTube page any time after, not just when we're live. Our most recent worship services are also posted to our website on Monday mornings and are featured in the weekly newsletters on Wednesdays. Masks are optional but encouraged if people want to wear them.

WE NEED HELPERS!

Decorators!! If you can help, TONIGHT! Nov. 30th at 6:15 p.m. we will need many hands for the "Hanging of the Greens" (garland, trees, ornaments) in the Worship Center! PLEASE help if you can.

You are invited to join others in the New Life community for dinner tonight (Nov. 30th) let's do a Potluck - bring leftovers from your Thanksgiving meal. After dinner (approximately) at 6:15 p.m., we'll stay to decorate.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT

OUR SAVIOR'S DECEMBER 2ND TO BENEFIT LOCAL FOOD PANTRY

Everyone is invited to join in on December 2nd at 7 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie for the 21st Annual Food Pantry Christmas Concert. 550 Lincoln Drive, Sun Prairie.



Due to Covid, their last concert was in 2019. The time has come to reestablish this tradition with a night filled with beautiful holiday music and delicious Christmas treats. The concert is free and and benefits the Sun Prairie Food Pantry. Musicians from New Life Church will be participating in the concert, performing three songs.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Saturday December 3

8:30-11:00am

WE NEED HELPERS!

Come start the season off with a wonderful family-friendly morning. Pictures with Santa, a filling breakfast, items for kids to “purchase” as gifts for adults in their lives (donations welcome but not necessary), and a festive atmosphere! We are still collecting new or gently-used small adult gifts ONLY through tomorrow! Items such as ties, socks, candles, scarves, mittens/hats, purses, etc. We will not be accepting any large items, clothing, or gifts for children. We are in desperate need of tissue paper! This FREE event is open to the whole community, so please invite your neighbors and friends! If you would like to help at the event or donate food items, click on this Sign Up Genius form! We need more breakfast servers, shopping helpers, and clean-up help. Please sign up today!

Do You Like Breakfast?

On the First Sunday of the Month we like to enjoy a nice breakfast between services, hosted between 9:00-11:00 a.m. The next "First Breakfast" will be on Sunday, December 4 with items from Breakfast with Santa coordinated by Linda and Brian Sime, Verne Scholl, and Rick and Tricia Krueger.

We NEED people to sign up to host breakfasts in 2023! See sign-up sheets for 2023 on the left kitchen serving window. We'd love to have your help! It could be a couple of families/friends, a small group you meet with, even a whole ministry team! It's fun and easy to do, and we can help you with details. Contact us in the church office to let us know.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE CHURCH DATABASE (Community Church Builder, or "CCB")

Curious about the church's database? Did you know you can enter and update your contact information and view your own giving profile? Follow this link with step-by-step directions provided by our church treasurer Ken.

YOUR OFFERING

Thanks for your support to meet our financial obligations. Consider giving online, if you aren't already! You can select a one-time donor or recurring donation, and it's easy to do - just click the box below to begin. Or as always, you can mail in your donations to New Life.

MEN’S GROUP

Hey guys! We're offering a time for the men of our community to gather and be strengthened in their faith, and we invite new people to join us anytime! The next time we'll get together will be on Saturday, December 17th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. at the church. We are working on some potential projects and gatherings. If you have questions, please let the office know.

NEW LIFE SATURDAY BOOK CLUB

The New Life Book Club led by Melanie Stepherson will meet next on Saturday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Classroom. We will be discussing Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxas. This is the story of British abolitionist William Wilberforce, and his role as human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. 

This account of Wilberforce's life will help many to become acquainted with an exceptional man who was a hero to Abraham Lincoln and an inspiration to the anti-slavery movement in America.

Sunday Mornings

New Life Kids

Join us during the 9:30 a.m. service for a children’s message and craft.

Explorers & eMerge

Youth Faith Formation is every Sunday after 9:30 service.

We are diving into two different video series. Each week we will watch a 20 minute clip, discuss it and then end in games. 

Explorers (6th - 8th) - Check out the Alpha Youth Series trailer here!

eMerge (9th - 12th) - Check out the Life Revealed Series trailer here!

Middle and High Schoolers!

On Sunday, December 11th after 9:30am service we will go shopping for the Big Brother Big Sister Teen Gift Drive.

Sign up here!

MISSION TRIP 2023 - Sarasota, FL

Trip Dates: Sunday, July 9th - Friday, July 14th

We will be spending the week in Sarasota Florida to bring relief and restoration to the victims of Hurricane Ian.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the informational meeting! The majority agreed that they would rather fly. I will continue to look into flights and as of the right now we still plan on the cost being around $300 - $500.

There are only 15 spots available for youth and chaperones. The deposit and sign up are due by December 18th.

If you are interested or want more information on any of the activities, feel free to reach out to Jessica Korrison.

SOCIAL PURPOSE FUND

Throughout the pandemic, we have been able to help so many families in the community because of this fund. Most recently, due to inflation especially at the gas pump, we have distributed almost $2000 in much-needed gift cards. 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).

Also, because of these increased needs, 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.

Other ways you and your family can partner: support black-owned businesses (click here for a list and for other ways you can help).

Again, thank you for caring and sharing!

TEEN GIFT DRIVE

It's that time again - the annual New Life Teen Gift Drive to gather gifts for middle and high school students in our area. We will once again be working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County to distribute the gifts we collect. The now familiar Gift Box will be set up at church on November 30 through Sunday, December 11.   

We do have a few gift ideas but the best approach is to get advice from a teen. If you would prefer, the BBBS folks have put together an Amazon Wishlist to purchase items and have them shipped directly to them.  This is the link for the wish list if you are interested: https://a.co/8r3x8tV.

Teen gift ideas: Paint by numbers, Card or board games, Bluetooth speaker, Hydroflask stickers, LED photo clip lights for a room, Headphones, sweaters, nail polish, socks, Carhart winter hats, glove spa-like face masks. OR gift cards to places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.

New this year there's an option to donate money for our middle and high school youth to go shopping on December 11th.

Questions? Contact Kathy Michaelis at ksmichaelis@gmail.com. gref ple manage during this time of year.

One More Idea for the Holiday Gift Giving...you could donate towards the social purpose fund with a $50 Woodman's gift card and bring it to the church office.

SOUL SANTA

Dinner with Soul Santa started in 2008 as an event to bring together a few families in the community to share in a holiday celebration. The event, hosted in partnership by Foster Dane County along with Nehemiah, has grown massively since then and is often sold out in advance.

The dinner is centered around meeting the cultural needs of families of color by giving children an opportunity to see a Santa who reflects their cultural identity. In addition to a hearty holiday meal, attendees sing Christmas songs, make crafts, and play games together. The event is free for all families that RSVP so don’t miss out!

If you would like to learn more or donate toward this event please contact them here.

Please Keep These People in Your Prayers

Donna Butler’s grandson Anthony, Shaq Brown, the friends and family of Carolyn Dawson, Boyd Fleming, Terry Hines (Dave Kolmodin's cousin), Michele Kiefer, Dave Kohlwey's brother Neil, Gail Kriel, Patti Kolmodin, Vicki Landes, Hailey Lennberg, Annie O'Kane, Stephanie Peck (grandfathers in hospice), Alvina Phillips, Trish Splettstoesser, Bobby Spridco, Cheryll & Bill Steinke, Bill Sterud, Russ & Shirley Theel's son-in-law Gil Franco, Carolee Zick, and Barb Zimmerman.

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 on the list for one month unless requested. Please let us know if there is someone to be added, or if someone has improved or healed and can be taken off the list.

This Sunday and Updates for this Week

December 4, 2022

8:15 a.m. Traditional Praise Worship Service

9:30 a.m. Contemporary Praise Worship Service

(also livestreamed on Facebook Live)

9:30 a.m. New Life Kids

10:30 a.m. Youth Faith Formation (Community Room)

"1st Sunday" Breakfast (from Breakfast with Santa)

Schedule of Events This Week

Wednesday, November 30

5:30 p.m. — Dinner (Community Room)

6:30 p.m. — Hanging of the Greens (Worship Center and around building)

Thursday, December 1

9:00-11:00 a.m. — Bible Study Group (last one for this session) (Classroom A)

5:30-8:00 p.m. — Cub Scouts Pack 145 (Community Room)

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Contemporary Praise Worship Band Practice (Worship Center)

7:00 p.m. — Shawn's MCF Band Practice

Friday, December 2

1:00-3:00 p.m. — Set Up and Drop Off Items for Breakfast with Santa

7:00 p.m. — Christmas Concert at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie (proceeds to benefit Sun Prairie Food Pantry)

Saturday, December 3

8:00 a.m. - Noon — Breakfast with Santa & Shop with an Elf at New Life

Monday, December 5

10:00 a.m. - Noon — Gift Cards Distributions (Social Purpose Team)

Tuesday, December 6

11:00 a.m. — Carolyn Dawson memorial at Cress Funeral Home

Wednesday, December 7

9:00 a.m. — Dawson burial

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Synod Office meeting here at New Life (Classroom A)

5:30 p.m. — Dinner in Community Room

6:30 p.m. — Advent Service

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

Jessica Korrison, Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator

youtheducator@newlifelc.com

Kathy Scholl, Office Assistant/Newsletter

newlifelc@newlifelc.com

Mike Berchem, Bookkeeper

bookkeeper@newlifelc.com

Shakia “Queen” Turner, Property Manager

shakiamturner@yahoo.com

ELCA South-Central Wisconsin Synod website:

https://scsw-elca.org/

New Life Church Council:

Iris Christenson, Secretary

Brian Coel, Vice-President

Jim DePass

Rick Krueger

Joe Milanese

Janice Newell, President

Tom Olson

Shawn Peters

Linda Sime

MacKenzie Swanson

Jan Wilson

Ken Wundrow, Treasurer