We are in need of 2 volunteer golf cart shuttle drivers for each worship service (on campus only). If you are willing to serve one or more Sundays, please sign up by following the link HERE.

If you have questions about this special project Foster Care Christmas project, please contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Tim Buck, by emailing him at Tim@newlifeforall.church or call him at church 941-639-6954 ext 221.

We would love to get to know you better and invite you to Pizza with the Pastors!

Please RSVP by clicking HERE.

Pastor Earl Smith will offer a four week Bible Study helping to prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas. It will be held each Wednesday in the sanctuary from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. He will begin the study the week following Thanksgiving. Those dates include November 30 and December 7, 14, 28.

Hurricane Ian has disrupted our lives in many ways but the calendar continues to march forward. As it does we continue to do cleanup, all the while trying to get some sense of order and routine back into our lives. But we also know that each year between Thanksgiving and the New Year life can get hectic and very non-routine! Therefore, we need a time in the midst of that to pause and reflect upon the reason for the Christmas season. Especially this year, we don’t want the hustle and bustle of the holiday to become too crazy. After all, it is more than a holiday. It is a Holy Day! Therefore, let’s gather together in midweek Bible study to focus our spirits on this most Holy of events.

The title of our study book is “The Heart the Grew Three Sizes” by Matt Rawle

Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons, and bows. We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. In this new Advent study, Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! including, how did the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes come Christmas morning? How did Christmas save the Grinch? Could it be that the very thing we think we hate is the one thing that changes our lives? This Advent and Christmas season, look at a familiar classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture.

With intrigue, thoughtfulness, and humor Pastor Earl will help lead our focus in that very direction. No need to sign up or pre-register – just show up!

The cost is $10 each and only 1 is needed for each household. You can get your book from Pastor Earl on Sunday, between both services, out by the gazebo, weather permitting. (inside Lenox Hall if it’s raining)

Members and Friends of our Church will meet for a week of fun at Hardee Lakes County Park from Monday February 13 leaving on Friday February 17. The park is about 40 miles from Punta Gorda and the camping sites are on the lake. While there we will hike, canoe, kayak, fish and enjoy sitting around the campfire and having our evening meals together. You can come for the whole week or as much as you want. Our hosts are Peter and Linda Gillen and they are on site 47. For more information about the park and to make reservations call 863-761-1100. If you want to go, let us know.

Peter Gillen: 941-661-8367

Tom Little:  941-769-0002

We will be returning to the Airport Road Publix to ring the bells for the Salvation Army from November 26th to December 23rd.

Sign-up sheets will be available on Sunday between the worship services at the Gazebo. You can also email bellringers@newlifeforall.church and someone will contact you to sign up.

We will be having a Parent's Night Out - Children's Christmas Pajama Party on December 17 from 5-8pm. An opportunity for parents to get last minute Christmas shopping and wrapping done!

Children will watch a movie, have some hot chocolate & cookies, along with a special visit from Santa! Don't forget to wear festive Christmas PJ's.

RSVP to becca@newlifeforall.church by December 10.

Download our December 2022 Youth Calendar HERE.

The Chancel Ringers rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:00PM and plays at the 11:00AM service once a month. If you are interested in joining our handbell group and can read music I want to talk to you!

The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 6:00PM in the Historic Sanctuary and sings Sundays at the 11:00AM Service. The Chancel Choir is open to anyone interested – no audition is necessary.

Prelude: An Advent Prelude – C. Callahan

E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come – P. Manz

Sandy Forbes, Flute & David Bellows, Organ

Opening Hymn: 211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Offertory Anthem: Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers – J. Finney

Chancel Choir & Sandy Forbes, Flute

Doxology 95

Closing Hymn: 196 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Postlude: Postlude on ‘Veni Emmanuel’ – A. Carter

Greetings New Life Church friends and family --

In only a couple of days we will be celebrating a day set aside a day to give thanks. Thanks for so many things, and yet this year, many continue to suffer the consequences of Hurricane Ian. Insurance claims, repair estimates, phone and computer problems , etc etc are still daily topics of conversation - and I imagine will be for some time into the future. I've had the opportunity to talk with and pray with friends and it's obvious and understandable that it's a time of overwhelming stress and frustration.

Times like these, which are extreme in that it affects so many of us at the same time, make me think about all the times in our lives when we are faced with challenges of different kinds. Sometimes it's health crises, relationship problems or losses of any kind. I was one who lived in anxiety that something would go wrong all the time. What a gift it was when I began reading His word and discovered that Jesus suffered just like we do. He understands what we're going through and knows exactly what we need. For 33 years he felt everything we feel: he felt weak and tired, and was afraid of failure. I'm sure he got colds and headaches and even felt lonely at times. Because he faced all these human things, he understands our weaknesses and is with us always. Matthew 28:20 tells "I am with you always, to the very end of the age".  At this special time of Thanksgiving, it's an opportunity to think about all the wonderful things God has done for me this year. Something that helps me to focus is to make a list, and while I never remember all my blessings, I remember enough to humble me and fill me with gratitude.. I am blessed by you, my church family, for your prayers whenever needed. It is a gift when I ask for help with decorating Christmas trees and so many showed up that in one short hour, the trees were bright and beautiful! Thank you!

It's time to get ready for Christmas Eve services; there are 2 contemporary services at Gilchrist Park at 12 and 3pm.  We have 2 Traditional services in the Life Center building at 6pm and 8pm.  We'll need many volunteers to help usher and greet for each of those worship services.  Please text me at: 941-661-4156 or email me to let me know when you can help.  Please take this opportunity to bless others by serving. "All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the Lord your God"

Deuteronomy 16:17

Have a Happy Thanksgiving weekend filled with beautiful blessings.

I'm praying for you!

For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the Christmas Season can be very painful. Added to the memories of Christmases with those we have lost, there is a seasonal pressure to put a smile on and join the festivities. Join us for a time of honor and remembrance at our Blue Christmas Service, December 18 at 4pm.

12:00 pm, Children & Family Service

3:00 pm, Contemporary Service

6:00 and 8:00 pm, Traditional Services

We will have one combined service at 10:00 am in the Life Center

When you come to the church campus, please wear your New Life Church name tag. This will help Samaritan's Purse security identify that you are with the church. Thank you!

If you do not have a church name tag, you can order one HERE.

Some of the name tags that have been ordered are in, and will be in the foyer of the Life Center this Sunday before and after worship.

Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Base Camp has teams of volunteers ready to help with:

To volunteer call: 941-290-8650