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Foolish Decisions

6/30/2020

Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil stink, so a little foolishness is weightier than wisdom and honor.

What keeps me from reading the Bible?

6/23/2020

If you have spent any time around New Life, you will recall the statement “I want to get into God’s Word, until God’s Word gets into me.” A major emphasis at New Life this past year has been to encourage our faith community to engage the content in the Bible on a regular basis. If you have started this discipline you recognize the frustration of regularly starting and stopping the process.

Questioning God in a Broken World

6/16/2020

The Old Testament is full of prophets who carried the banner for justice. Habakkuk was a prophet to Judah prior to the Babylonian exile. His prophecy came around 600 B.C. and much of his prophecy is filled with questions. These questions where stirred up in his mind because the evil that surrounded him in a culture that had turned from God. Notice his lament in the first few verses…

A Tenacious Hope in Christ

6/8/2020

This past Sunday we spent time looking at a model church in the book of 2 Thessalonians. As you reflect on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 it is obvious that this church had a mature faith that produced authentic love for one another and tenacious hope in Christ. The idea of hope is not specific to the Thessalonians, it is the heart of the gospel and it is present in every scripture passage found in the Bible.

II Thessalonians Sermon Series: Faithfulness

6/1/2020

This Sunday we begin a study in the book of 2 Thessalonians. You will quickly discover that Paul intends to bring encouragement to a church experiencing confusion, disillusionment, and discouragement. The reason they had such heavy hearts is because they believed that they had missed the second coming of Christ. As a result Paul responds with instructions about Judgment Day: the day of transition between redemption and restoration.

Sunday Gathering 5/24/20

5/20/2020

This Sunday New Life will begin Phase 1 of our re-entry process. The church will offer a worship gathering at 9am and 11am. The space in the sanctuary will be limited to 25. We will also provide additional space in the fellowship hall for overflow. During this phase we will not staff the nursery with volunteers but the space is available for parents to tend the needs of their children. Here are some things that we encourage you to remember as we go through this phase:

We are increasing the amount of cleaning and disinfecting that takes place on the church campus and will continue to do so during this phase.

If you are sick or have been sick within the past 3 days PLEASE stay home and join in on Livestream at 11am on Facebook. I am encouraging our staff and volunteers to do the same. While this is always a wise and loving practice, it is worth reminding all of us to take this precaution as there are many vulnerable people in our church. We continue to publish our sermons online each week. I hope these resources can encourage those who may be unable to attend church.

Practice good hygiene. Use hand sanitizer when necessary. The volunteer staff has placed bottles of hand sanitizer in various places around the church for you to use.

Minimize physical contact. Families and individuals are asked to respect safe social distancing – 6ft. Parents are asked to keep their children contained and not allow them to run about in the building or auditorium. You are welcome to avoid shaking hands and hugging as we greet one another at church. While some of us will be less worried about this than others, please be considerate and understanding of those who feel they may need to take extra care during this time.

Please note each person will need to evaluate their own health and feelings about their return to congregational gatherings. Your presence in the assembly is your own and final decision to be respected. If you feel you should remain at home there is no reason to feel that you will be judged having a lack of faith or commitment.

May 24th Worship Gathering

5/13/2020

Hey guys, I have two important announcements concerning re-entry at New Life!

The elders have set May 24th as the official day to re-enter at New Life.
We will offer a 9am and 11am service with no more than 25 participants in the sanctuary and 20 participants in the fellowship hall as an overflow room. The fellowship hall will have lifestream available.

Please follow the 10 day prayer guide as we prepare to celebrate Christ together on May 24th.

Be Anxious for Nothing

5/4/2020

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

April 28th, 2020

4/28/2020

We live in a day of much fear and anxiety. Perhaps your fear and anxiety has increased over the past few weeks because of COVID-19, but the reality is we have existed in this realm as Americans for many years. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the most common mental illness in the U.S. are anxiety disorders, affecting nearly one in five adults every year. The New York Times cites that Americans are among the most anxious people in the world, causing us to spend over $2 billion on anti-anxiety medications every year.

CHRIST: THE POWER OF GOD

4/13/2020

Easter 2020 will definitely be a day to remember. This year was the first time in the history of our nation that the majority of churches were empty. This is a day that churches typically have their highest attendance. But because of COVID 19 the majority of church services were canceled. Thankfully we have several opportunities through technology to stay connected even in year with much confusion. As you may recall for the past two weeks we have been in the greatest material concerning the resurrection.

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