New Life Church Weekly Update

January 26, 2024

New This Week

• 2023 Contribution Statements
• Office Phones are Working Correctly!
• Feed the Harbor, February 25
• Operation Christmas Child

2023 Contribution Statements

2023 Contribution Statements were emailed on Monday, January 22. Please print your statement before February 1, as they will disappear soon after that.

IF you don't have an email or a printer and need a copy, please call or email denise@newlifeforall.church and a copy will be mailed to you. Thank you!

The Church Office Phones are Working!

Many of you know that the church office phones had not been working correctly since Hurricane Ian. We are happy to share that the issues have been (finally) resolved! Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Feed the Harbor, February 25

The fourteenth annual “FEED THE HARBOR” food drive is on February 25th from 9-3 pm. Its purpose is to help the less fortunate in our community. The food donations help fill the shelves of 25-30 local food pantries. Thankful pantries receive their boxed food at 3pm.

The event is ecumenical, organized by a committee representing five churches which provide our volunteers. They will be collecting food donations at all Publix stores in Charlotte County.

Please come to the Airport Road Publix on Sunday, February 25 to shop OR drop off food. There will be volunteers at the store to collect your items to sort and organize for the specific panties to pick up at the end of the day. 

Operation Christmas Child, February & March Donations

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Mission Team requests donations in February & March of “Wow” items.  A ‘quality’ shoebox for each child is important. A “Wow” item, such as a medium sized doll, stuffed animal, soccer ball with pump, clothing outfit, solar flashlight, large toy car, or a small musical instrument is important to capture the child’s attention the instant the shoebox is opened! (I’ve had great success finding stuffed animal dog toys. Not only are they less expensive than children’s stuffed animals, but they are also well-made and very durable.) Please leave your donations in the Operation Christmas Child Donation box in Lenox Hall! Thank you for your help in making this a fantastic year to spread the Good News of Jesus to children around the globe!

Look how your Birthday Box donations help

with higher education!

Randy Buck is a past recipient of four higher education scholarships awarded over a four-year period. Randy graduated from the University of South Florida in the spring of 2023, with a Biomedical Engineering degree. Here is an update from Randy on his career path since graduating.

“My official role is the mechanical engineer for Bexorg, Inc. I design, fabricate, and assemble parts of brain perfusion devices for complex and active brain studies. I also make quality of life improvements to current processes related to the setup or analysis of the device and its output data. On a larger scale, I work with a highly motivated team of biologists, surgeons, biochemists, data scientists, software engineers, etc. to help better understand the human brain with the goal of ending brain disease.”

For more information visit: www.bexorg.com

Thank you to our many church members who have donated to the Birthday

Box throughout the years. Know that you are giving to the higher education

of student recipients who graduate and go on to marvelous career

opportunities!

Update Your Contact Information

The church office strives to maintain the most up-to-date and accurate contact information for all of our members and regular attenders. Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to fill out our 2024 Contact Update form for each member of your household by clicking the link below:

Apostles Build 2024

New Life Church is one of 12 churches working with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Port Charlotte for Melissa Kinney and her two children. They are very excited to be starting construction on their new home after many years of renting. Our commitment is to provide volunteers and to raise $5,000 to help with costs. New Life Church volunteers will be working on the home Saturday, February 3rd. Donations are welcome. Please indicate ‘Apostles Build’ on your offering. For more information, call Wayne Sharp at 612-867-3017or sharpww@me.com.

First Steps Class

Are you considering becoming a member of New Life Church? Or, do you just want to know more about who we are and what God is calling us to be and do?

Then, join us for our First Steps Class, on Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 pm in Room 9.

This 2-hour session will be led by Pastor Mike as he takes you through what it is to be a Christian, and specifically, a Christian who worships, grows, and serves at New Life in Christ Church.

Sign-ups are extremely helpful to ensure we have enough materials and goodies for all. Please use the link below to sign up. Please contact Gail 941-639-3842 or gail@newlifeforall.church with any questions.

Tuesday Night Small Group Descriptions:

Digging Deeper

Facilitated by Pastor Angela 

Let's dive into Scripture together as we read through and discuss the book of Ephesians for the next six weeks, I hope to see you there!

Biblical Citizenship

Facilitated by Wayne Sharp

This class will explore Biblical principles as they relate to our constitution. Being “salt & light” requires knowledge of the culture we are attempting to preserve as we fulfill the Great Commission to “make disciples.” This course includes a captivating overview of the constitution, filmed in Independence Hall where it was actually framed. The principles presented will help you be the catalyst for restoring Biblical values in your neighborhood, State, and Nation.

Christian Apologetics

Facilitated by Leo Modica 

As Christians, we are called to always be prepared to give an "answer" for what we believe and a "reason" why. (1 Peter 3:15 NIV) In this class, we equip believers to overcome personal doubt in God and build confidence in defending the truth claims of the Christian faith. We explore the fundamental topics in Christian apologetics including the existence and creation of God, the reliability of the Bible, the divinity and resurrection of Jesus, and more.

FreedUp, Financial Class

Facilitated by Walt Howell

We are offering a new small group called FreedUp. It uses an app that you download to your phone and includes a workbook. No matter what your current financial situation is, this class will help you get FreedUp in 2024. There is a $19 charge for the app and workbook.

Note: Identical sessions of this group will be offered on Thursdays and Fridays.

Lead Pastor Job Posting

We have posted the Lead Pastor position. If you know someone who may have interest, please refer them to the link below to apply:

Job Posting

Jesus Loves You Ministry

Fundraiser 2024 Walk for THEM - February 10, 2024

Our Shower Ministry will be participating in a fundraiser walk benefiting the Jesus Loves You Ministry on February 10th at 9am. Consider donating to this ministry which our church supports. Please note "Jesus Loves You Ministry" on your check and you can leave in the offering boxes on Sunday morning. Thank you!

Hospital Visitation, Prayer Available

We want to know when you are having surgery or are in the hospital! We are available to pray with you before surgery and visit you in the hospital, rehab, etc.

Contact us through email: prayerteam@newlifeforall.church or call/text Pastor Bob, Minister of Pastoral Care (941) 585-9576.

Church Name Tags

When you come to the church campus, please wear your New Life Church name tag. If you do not have a church name tag, you can order one HERE.

Download a Bible Reading Plan:

5 x 5 x 5 Plan: Download HERE | 5 Day Plan: Download HERE