9:00 am Contemporary, Life Center

Message: "Mission? Fishin'!"

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Pastor Mike Loomis

Today Matters Mental Health Ministries is bringing back our speaker series this Saturday, January 21st. We are so excited to welcome Holly K. Oxhandler who is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Baylor University. Holly has written a book for caregivers everywhere, in every role, who sense the sacred spark within them saying, in effect: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Her book is titled The Soul of the Helper. We hope to see you Saturday - all are welcome!

Sign up in advance for your donation appointment HERE.

You are invited to join us Sundays at 9:15 am in Room 9 to discuss being a disciple in a broken world based on the series by Ray Vander Laan. For more information call or text Jerry Oravec at 941-256-4013.

For those who did not get an information card last Sunday about the ministry of Jack and Polly Wilson and time who would like to receive regular updates, contact them at jackandpollywilson@sent.com. You will then get regular information from the Wilson Witness.

It has been brought to our attention that if you have a pacemaker you should not be wearing a magnetic name tag. We will be happy to order you a new one if you contact Gail at the church office at 941-639-3842.

Contribution Statements will be emailed soon. If you have changed your email address or we

don’t have it on file, please give the Church Office a call at 941-639-3842.

If you do not receive emails, statements will be mailed at your request.

Please email denise@newlifeforall.church, if you have questions.

If your household income for 2022 was $66,000 or less, go to unitedwayccfl.org/appointments or call us at 941-421-7100 to get your name on the list for a FREE tax preparation appointment.

So, if you want to know Him more, begin with reading Scripture.

You will find two plans to help you do this. The first is a 5 x 5 x 5 New Testament reading plan. If you will spend 5 minutes a day, reading one chapter a day for 5 days, you will read the entire New Testament during 2023.

The second plan follows a similar structure: 5 days a week, but closer to 10 to 15 minutes of reading during those days. With this plan, you will read the entire Bible in 2023.

Our first quarter New Life Church contribution envelopes are delayed but will be arriving soon. You may still give by placing your check in the offering plate and you will receive credit for your offering.

The launch of a new year is a great time to get involved at New Life Church. We have many ministries and serving opportunities just waiting for YOU! Take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Form, letting us know what areas interest you, and we will be in touch to help you get plugged in.

Our first mission trip to Cuba in more than three years will leave on Friday, January 27 to visit our sister church in Taguasco and the four missions that we support. We will be able to carry a single checked bag on the plane. We need to fill that bag with over the counter medicines such as aspirin, cough drops, and antibiotic ointment. There is a box on the mission table in Lenox Hall to receive your medicine gifts. There is a list on the box of the most needed items if you need some ideas. No liquids. Expiration date must be beyond February 2024. No prescription drugs.

Additionally, we can take in our carry on luggage the following: Iphone 5 or newer, Ipad, and laptop. All must have 110v charging adapter, for when electricity is available. Call if you have one to donate.

Questions can be directed to Tom Little, 941-769-0002.

We need your help! We have a great year planned for Sunday school, but few teachers. We need you as a partner in ministry! If you like kids, can read a lesson plan with minimal lesson planning, and desire to see all ages growing in faith, consider joining our team. We would like to find at least 8 more Sunday School teachers and at least 4 preschool teachers and a few substitute teachers. We want children of all ages to dive deep into the Bible!

Please contact Becca if you are available to serve:

becca@newlifeforall.church or 941-639-3842 ext. 213

VBS will be June 5-9 this summer from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm for children ages 3-12. Join the fun as a volunteer! Registration will be available soon!!

Please contact Becca if you are available to serve:

becca@newlifeforall.church or 941-639-3842 ext. 213

We are looking for two part time nursery positions. If you, or someone you know are interested, please email your resume to: kathy@newlifeforall.church.

The job description can be viewed HERE, and is also on our website at the bottom of the STAFF page.

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.

david@newlifeforall.church 

Greetings New Life Church family --

I sit here tonight, wondering how I can possibly write anything that could possibly make sense. This latest health journey has certainly been interesting.  Like a roller coaster ride -- up one minute and down the next. Most of the time feelings of gratitude and then tears of frustration-- you know those times when our human nature takes over and we think we can figure out how to get through things faster, easier maybe better!?...  And then I gather up a couple of devotionals and they fall open to topics like "Choose Joy" and "Shout for Joy" and more. I know these things but when you're struggling with pain, medication side effects and feelings of frustration, it's helpful to reach out for help. The best and perfect place to seek encouragement and help is our Heavenly Father. I try to be joyful always by remembering that He loves me always and in all circumstances. Isaiah 54:10 says "Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed ". Another way to increase Joy is to give thanks in all circumstances, no matter what. Even during the worst of times, I try to find things for my gratitude list each day. Sometimes we pray without expecting much of a response.  Even though we may have prayers that haven't been answered yet, continue to give those requests to God., knowing that He is listening, though sometimes the answer might be different than we were expecting. Our Father has promised us joy; mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. When we are suffering, we can choose joy- it will probably be the strength we need. Here's a few thoughts when you are hurting; make a friend, help a neighbor ( maybe bake cookies for them,) pay for a stranger's coffee, etc. Choose Joy- it's helped me.

You're invited to join our Thursday prayer group next Thursday 1/26 @ 12oclock for a prayer walk around our campus.  We will be praying for all of the Bible studies, classes or small groups, as well as buildings such as Bargain Boutique for a successful 2023. Keep on praying! I'm praying for you!

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 a magnetic one HERE.