New Life in Christ Church Weekly Update - April 28, 2023 |
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This Sunday: April 30, 2023 |
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8:00 am Praise in the Park, Gilchrist Park
9:15 am Traditional, Sanctuary
10:45 am Contemporary, Life Center
Message: "Most Important!"
Pastor Mike Loomis
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- Cancer Support Group - May 3
- New Life Shirts
- Habitat Women's Build
- Christian Serving Opportunity
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Youth Yard Sale - Today & Tomorrow! |
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Friday, April 28
(New Life Church family only)
6-8 pm in the Life Center
Saturday, April 29
9 am - 2 pm in the Life Center
This is a CASH-only sale (no checks, credit cards, Venmo or apple pay will be accepted).
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Jesus Loves You Ministry - Benefit Concert |
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The April 21 Benefit Concert for the Jesus Loves You Ministry had 148 in attendance and a total of $4,000 was raised for this very important ministry. Thank you to all who attended! |
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New Life Embroidered Shirts |
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You may have seen Pastor Mike or one of the staff wearing an embroidered New Life Shirt recently... now is your chance to order one (or 2) for yourself!
We will be placing a bulk order on May 15. If you would like a shirt, they are available for a suggested donation of $25 each. Please use the link below to request your shirt. We will contact you as soon as the shirts arrive!
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Habitat for Humanity - Women's Build Project |
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All women are invited to participate in our Women's Build Project. During this project, we empower women to help us build a safe, sustainable, and durable home for a well-deserving single mother.
Habitat Build Details:
Address: 304 Elida St., PC 33954
Time: 8:50 AM – 3:00 PM
Dates: 4/26/2023 (Wednesday) - 5/10/2023 (Wednesday) Excluding Sunday
More dates will be listed for volunteer opportunities in the future
For those interested, please sign up & fill out a volunteer application by using this link.
More information/questions:
Jill Symmonds
Volunteer Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity
Phone: 941-639-3162 Ext 114
Email: Volunteers@Charlottecountyhfh.org
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Christian Serving Opportunity |
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Matthew 25: 40 “…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.”
Right now there is a dire need for men & women from our church to help feed the homeless & those with food insecurity at the Bayshore Park in Charlotte Harbor. A sister church, Christ Community United Methodist Church in Harbour Heights has had their “Ministry of Meals” going on for over 2 years. Every Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm they have provided home cooked meals to the less fortunate. Their entire active membership is 60 individuals! They are calling out for help to adjunct their diminishing numbers by asking for:
1) “servers”, to pick up prepared meals, take it to the park and serve it and/or
2) “cooks”, those that can take the food supplies the church has in their freezers and prepare a meal for pick up (also, you can purchase & make your own meals of choice)
They serve 12-14 people at the park each evening.
Please pray and see if our Lord Jesus is calling you to help this vital ministry in our outreach community. Their need is now, your timely response would be appreciated and thank you.
Contact: Linda Gillen 941-661-9988 (Mobile)
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Holy Land Trip - Informational Meeting, May 1 |
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Join us to learn more about a trip to the Holy Land Monday, May 1 at 6:00 pm in Lenox Hall.
Departs March 5, 2024
Return on March 14, 2024
(unless you sign up for an extension).
Mike and Debbie Loomis, Hosts
Angela and Christian Hinchman, Co-Hosts
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Cancer Support Group - May 3 |
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The Cancer Support Group will be holding our regular monthly meeting on
Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30 pm in Room 9. The Cancer Support Group is open to all
patients, survivors, and caregivers. We are open to the community, if you have
friends on a Cancer Journey, please invite them to come. Our goal is to bring
“Hope for Your Journey: Coping with Cancer Through Faith.”
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"Revealing the Mysteries of Heaven" - May 3 |
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A new Bible study "Revealing the Mysteries of Heaven" will begin on May 3rd at 6:30 pm in Room 13. Participants should purchase the study guide in advance HERE.
This is going to be an exciting study because Heaven is where we will be going... for eternity! Have questions? Come and learn. All are invited!
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Seeker's Bible Study Group |
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You're invited!
Visit the Seeker’s Bible study group
(Free Study Material Available)
Stop into Room #9, Sundays at 10:30 am
immediately following the 9:15 Service.
For more information call
Jerry O’Halloran 941-205-2277 (office).
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We say goodbye to our church library volunteer, Lynda Platt, as she and her husband are moving to Aiken, SC. Lynda is a busy lady and has been involved not only with our library but, as a volunteer at the Peace River Wildlife Center and has served as the first woman president of the Charlotte County Jazz Society. We will miss her lovely presence and are thankful for her beautiful photos that she has donated to enhance our church library. God Bless you in your new home!
Three new books have been added to the "It's about the story God is writing in your life" TEEN section of our Church Library.
Two Kingdoms by DC Moore was Awarded the Reader's Favorite Book Award Finalist "Injustice, plague, and evil stalk the land. Caught up in the conflict are three youths-a blacksmith, a squire, and a knight's daughter."
Shaken by Tim Tebow "...it's about the story God is writing in your life."
The Girl Behind the Red Rope by Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker
"Mind-bending thriller written by this father-daughter team. "
Happy Reading!
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Salvation Army Food Drive |
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Our "Mother's Prayer of Hope" food drive for the Salvation Army runs until Mother's Day. Please consider bringing one canned item each Sunday for the next 3 weeks. Donations can be delivered to the collection box in Lenox Hall.
View a suggested Shopping List HERE!
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Greetings Everyone,
Now is a great time to consider joining the Bell Choir or Chancel Choir. If you have been sitting on the sidelines thinking about it come to give it a try. There do not need to be any long-term commitments.
Music Ministry Opportunites:
The Chancel Ringers rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM and play at the 9:15 AM 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 6:00 PM in the Historic Sanctuary and sings Sundays at the 9:15 AM Service. The Chancel Choir is open to anyone interested – no audition is necessary.
Please contact me for more information or questions.
Soli Deo Gloria!
David Bellows
Director of Music Ministries
This Sunday’s Music – April 30, 2023 – 9:15 AM Service
Prelude: Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring – J. S. Bach
Opening Hymn: 22 Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
Offertory Anthem: Be Thou My Vision – R. Shephard
Chancel Choir & David Bellows, Director
Doxology 682
Closing Hymn: 595 Living For Jesus
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B flat Major – J. S. Bach
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Greetings New Life Church family,
I shared last week that it had been a quiet week, as compared to the weeks preparing for Easter, but as always, plans are being made for some special, fun events for the upcoming months. Of course, Tim's annual garage sale is happening right now! This is a huge event, with the Life Center filled with incredible bargains, all to raise money for the Youth program. So be sure and come out and shop on Friday evening or Saturday to support this great cause.
We are praying and planning a 24/10 prayer vigil, in our dedicated prayer room. More info to come but as I confessed last week, I felt as if my prayer life was a little off. From my own personal experience, one of the easiest ways for me to get back on track is to get back to the basics. It's so easy to think that I can resolve problems on my own or with earthly assistance rather than first taking everything to Him. I am immediately reminded of what a privilege it is to have an intimate relationship with God through prayer. It's natural to feel so overwhelmed when faced with life difficulties. We feel no hope, no solution to our dilemmas, or no positive end to our suffering. It doesn't have to be like this! The gift of prayer is so powerful because we are interacting with the Almighty who is the true source of our help. Jeremiah 32:27 "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?" Time spent in prayer helps us get to know Him better -- and while we can pray anywhere, what better place than our prayer room? You can sign up for one-hour time slots, believe me, it goes by quickly, or you can partner with a friend. The Lord loves us. His love is not like human love, unpredictable or waiting on our response. Time in prayer shows us that we can truly count on Him to help us. He is there for us, and never rejects or abandons us.
I know that many of us have had amazing experiences through prayer during previous prayer room journeys. I'm looking for people who are willing to share their stories. If you have a prayer room testimony please let me know at my email below or give me a call.
Watch The Bridge for sign-up info for all the exciting events to come in the next several weeks. I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
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Vacation Bible School - Volunteers Needed! |
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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.
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The Bargain Boutique will close for the summer months beginning June 1, 2023. |
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm
Sign up to receive text messages & daily devotions by calling the church office.
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All past issues of The Bridge are available on our website HERE.
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