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Sunday June 15, 2025

This Week's Message is:

“Trinity”

John 16:12-15

SUNDAY SERMON SHOUTOUT

Preaching on June 15th is CJ Webster. CJ gave the sermon on the first Sunday of Pastor Heather's first sabbatical period, introducing our "puzzle" plan. He should also be a familiar face as a New Life member several years ago. His calling is as a psychotherapist following careers as an elementary teacher and career counselor. CJ grew up on the outskirts of Sydney Australia giving him an accent that is so lovely to hear!

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 Sundays Service click here.

SUPER SALE COLLECTION BEGINS!

Any time the office is open you may come drop off items. Office hours are 8am-2pm Monday -Thursday. If you need a time after those hours, Please send an email to Liz in the office or give her a call! Please do not leave items outside of the ReCreation Door. Next sort is June 18, from 6-7:30. Look for messages on the white board by the door. Incoming donations go on wood tables. Whatever is on white tables stays where it is. Please ensure donations are in good working order and clothes are free from rips, stains, and odors (esp. cig smoke!). NO mattresses, large appliances, baby cribs/car seats/walkers. This list might grow! Questions or exceptions, email Jillene.

SABBATICAL UPDATE

Pastor Heather's next time on sabbatical is here! - May 19 through June 30. During this time we will have wonderful preachers, Sabbath activities as a community, and be praying for her experience in Paris with her mother and daughter. And stay tuned for some fun plans when Pastor Heather returns as well! The Sunday she's back, July 6, we will have a combined worship service at 9am to hear about her experiences. Plan to be here!

And take a look at the new GALLERY WALL down the hallway which will be featuring all your Sabbath practices pictures!

WALKING THE LABYRINTH

How and Why, led by Terri Beck-Engel

Wednesday, July 16th, 6:30-7:30 (rain date July 17)

Learn how to walk our beautiful outdoor labyrinth and how it can become a life practice, walking prayer, meditation and a centering with God in nature.

HR TEAM!

Is HR your calling? Do you have experience in hiring? Employment law? We need you on our HR team! This new team will assist Pastor Heather in a handful of tasks and the commitment would be minimal. If you have questions or are interested, please contact Jillene .

BRAT FEST

Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time. As a church we will have roughly 96 hours for the church!

New Life Kids is out for Summer! See you back in the Fall!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - JUNE 26th!

Tween & Teen Event

Campfire, yard games, s'mores and more!

Rising 5th-8th graders: 5-8p

Rising 9th-12th graders: 8-11p

ALL ARE WELCOME- BRING A FRIEND!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - AUGUST 4th-7th!

VBS - Vacation Bible School!

FREE EVENT!

ALL ARE WELCOME- BRING A FRIEND!

Registration (participants and volunteers) is open!

A Day to Celebrate!

BABY TO 4K FAMILIES - Sunday at 8:50am Families with babies - 4K are invited to meet in the Kidzone to spend time together. This is a time for children to play together and for families to connect.

GIVING TREE

We will be launching a donation opportunity over 4th of July weekend to continue to support the Afzali family. They are the family of 7 from Afghanistan that New Life sponsored who recently moved to Madison.

Look for the giving tree, similar to what you’ve seen at Christmas time, in the community room starting on July 6th. There will be “ornaments” with specific items the 5 children will need as they get ready for the school year.

If you participate in worship remotely and would like to make a donation or for any other questions, please contact Kathy Mullen.

FASHION SHOW

Our Social Purpose Team is sponsoring this special event on July 19th as a way to support our Afghan neighbors and friends. Invite a friend and come for any part of the event that fits your schedule. Contact Iris Christenson if you have any questions (608) 239-6060. 

ST MARK'S FOOD PANTRY

Thank you for your continued support of St Mark’s food pantry.  Your generosity in donating shelf stable food is appreciated. Our focus as we head into the summer months will be condiments (ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, hot sauce and barbecue sauce) as these are normally not available from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Donations (including paper, plastic and reusable bags) can be placed on the table in the community room. However, our support of the pantry extends beyond the donation of food. Two of the members of our congregation, Donna Butler and Cheryll Steinke, are regular volunteers at the pantry. Thank you Donna and Cheryll for your support of this ministry. If you are interested in exploring volunteer opportunities you can contact Mark Taylor at stmarksfeeds@gmail.com.

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).

BLOOD DRIVE

New Life Church is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, June 27 from noon until 5 PM. Please consider giving blood, donating items to feed the donors, volunteering your time to work the drive, or simply liking and sharing the event on Facebook. Sign up here for volunteering or sign up here for food.

MEAL TRAIN

At New Life Church, we have many opportunities as a body of Christ to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. During the month of June, we have a unique opportunity to bless one of our own. As you may know, Pastor Heather, her mother, Joan, and daughter Emma will take a trip to Paris as part of Pastor’s sabbatical activities this month. During this time, Pastor Heather’s father, Bill, will be “ holding down the fort” while his wife, Joan, is away. Let’s show Bill some New Life love by providing him with meals during this time. 

In order to facilitate this effort, we have set up a Meal Train, which is an organized effort to provide meals. Bill has some dietary restrictions and preferences that are listed in the Meal Train information. Volunteers can deliver a home-cooked meal or deliver meals ordered from Bill’s favorite restaurants. The restaurants and favorite menu items are also listed in the Meal Train information. Please contact Mary if you have any questions. All aboard the Meal Train!Please sign up here

Prayers needed for

Hospitalized, Injured, Ill or Medical Prayers



Barb Zimmerman

Every Day Prayers

Remy Skaar

Condolences

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

Liz Rusch, 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

Russell Theel