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This Sunday: September 10, 2023
8:00 am Praise in the Park, Gilchrist Park
9:15 am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
10:45 am Contemporary Worship, Life Center
Message: "Power and Love"
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19
Pastor Mike Loomis
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New This Week
- Shower Ministry Needs
- United Christian Women (UCW) Meeting, September 11
- Aslan Update
- Candlelight Recovery Vigil, Friday, September 15
- Blood Drive, September 24
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Shower Ministry Needs
-Men’s M-sized underwear (NEW AND IN PACKAGES ONLY)
-Men’s S, M, 2X, 3X t-shirts or casual shirts (not dress shirts)
-Men’s shoes/sandals sizes 10-14
-Men’s denim pants and cargo shorts only, sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, 44
-Men’s socks (NEW AND IN PACKAGES ONLY)
-Men’s belts of all sizes
-Women’s 2X, 3X casual shirts/dresses
-Women’s size 9, and 10 underwear (NEW AND IN PACKAGES ONLY)
-Baseball-type hats
*Please make sure donated items are lightly worn & and free from stains*
Thank you!
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Aslan Update
Mike and Debbie Loomis
Aslan turned 10 months old over the weekend!
He now weighs nearly 20 lbs and he is crawling all over the place.
While he still aspirates liquids (they go into his lungs), he is now able to ‘eat’ things like baby food.
In addition, he will be having eye surgery, probably within the next few weeks.
Thank you for your continuing concern and prayers. We cannot fully express how much your care for him and our family means to us.
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United Christian Women
TWO IMPORTANT UCW MEETINGS—
Monday, September 11, 2023, and
Monday, October 9, 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm in Lenox Hall
Purpose: Pre-event planning meeting for the November 4th UCW-sponsored “Portrait of a Bride…” special event.
For any questions: contact Linda Gillen 941-661-9988 or gooddecision@msn.com.
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Candlelight Recovery Vigil
Today Matters will be participating in the Candlelight Recovery Vigil sponsored by Charlotte Behavioral Health Care on Friday, September 15th and all are invited to join!
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. This vigil is to increase the awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, to celebrate those people in recovery as well as their family members, and to highlight community resources available for a successful recovery.
We have a short presentation where community members share their inspiring stories of recovery, along with honor beads, rock painting, a basket raffle, and candles for the vigil.
FREE T-shirts to first 100 walkers • FREE refreshments & snacks • Honor Beads • Raffle Prizes • FREE Mental Health Screening • FREE Narcan & Community Information tables.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs
No registration is necessary; we hope to see you there!
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8:30 am - 1:30 pm; appointments are recommended. Schedule a donation time HERE. | |
Bargain Boutique
The Bargain Boutique re-opened September 6 for sales and donations. We are looking forward to seeing old friends who shop with us and welcoming new shoppers.
As the old saying goes 'we are loaded for bear'...but not exactly! We do have beautiful art work, unbelievable fashionable clothing, (gently used and new), kitchenware. The list goes on. And oh, the jewelry!
See you soon,
The Ladies of the Bargain Boutique
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Today Matters
Briyin Butgereit
Today Matters Speaker Series has a special guest this month that is a topic that is very near and dear to our hearts. Have you heard of equine therapy?? Before moving to Florida, Kathy B. had horses in Michigan and boarded them at a ranch that did equine therapy and she often got to participate in the therapy sessions with corporations and companies looking to help their leadership teams find unity. Also, she got to witness the benefit of equine therapy for those living with mental health issues. It can be truly life changing. When we needed to move to Florida, she donated her horse to an equine therapy facility that is now using him for working with disabled children.
We hope you will join us on Saturday, September 16th at 4:00 pm in the Life Center as we
welcome Carla Benefield and Sampson from Horsepower for Healing. They are located right
here in Punta Gorda and are offering much needed equine therapy to many groups and
individuals here in Charlotte County. Horsepower for Healing’s mission is to offer mental relief,
tools to resolve conflict and spiritual empowerment through the hope and healing of horses.
We hope you will join us and come hear how this type of therapy is so beneficial for so many!
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Challenge to Read
Myrt Creigh
Since the early 90’s I’ve had a deep fascination with the book of Revelation. I shared with you earlier this month how my son and I were enamored with the Left Behind series. Several times over the years in Bible classes, I led discussions on the book of Revelation. I say lead because I cannot sincerely say teach because I myself was limited in knowledge and insight in Revelation study.
Here it is almost 30 years later when there are so many wonderful resources. It never ceases to amaze how God nurtures writers to awaken the clarity of scripture. I’ve just read Ron Rhodes’s book, The End Times in Chronological Order. The title, sadly, is bland but the author’s writing is definitely not. If you have a genuine interest in this topic, I guarantee you will find this book eye-opening and, oddly, enjoyable.
Have we forgotten the words of Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:15-18? Believe it or not, that is actually why the Father put us here…
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Scholarship Committee Update
Thank You! – Our scholarship recipients send their gratitude and appreciation. As you read segments of their expressions of gratitude, please consider giving a donation to the scholarship fund through the Birthday Box. Birthday Boxes are located in the Life Center foyer, the foyer of the Sanctuary, and in the church office lobby.
Jillian O’Connell – Thank you New Life Church for supporting me in my last 18 years. You all have prayed for me, donated money for me to go on mission trips for the past seven years, and now you are supporting me through all the expenses of college. It’s amazing what our church has done for me and other high school graduates here. I appreciate the opportunity to accept this scholarship money, and I plan to use it well and get a greater education.
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Dedicate a Hymnal
We are offering you the opportunity to dedicate hymnals in memory or in honor of loved ones. Each hymnal will have a nameplate with the name of the person who is being honored or remembered as well as the name of the donor (if you so desire).
Hymnals (Our Great Redeemer’s Praise) are available for a suggested donation of $35 each.
Simply fill out the form below and mail/drop off a check for the number of hymnals you are donating. Please fill out a separate form for each hymnal you would like to donate in memory/honor.
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Music Ministry Updates
Dear New Life in Christ Church,
I want to thank you all for the opportunity to serve you as your Minister of Music here at New Life in Christ Church. It has been my pleasure to get to know you and work with you. Last week, I announced that I had accepted a new church position in North
Carolina. My last Sunday will be September 10. Xu and I are excited for where God is leading us in this next chapter and we are grateful for the many kindnesses you have shown us. We will miss you all!
Sincerely,
David Bellows
Director of Music Ministries
Music Ministry Opportunites:
The Chancel Ringers will resume rehearsals on September 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
The Handbell Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM in the Historic Sanctuary and plays about once a month at the 9:15 AM Service. The Chancel Ringers is open to
anyone – the ability to read music is necessary.
The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 6:00 PM in the Choir Room and sings
Sundays at the 9:15 AM Service. The Chancel Choir is open to anyone interested – no
audition is necessary.
Please contact the church office for more information or questions.
The Music for Sunday – September 10, 2023 – 9:15 AM
Prelude: A Festive Trumpet Tune – D. Wagner
Great Is Thy Faithfulness – A. L. Page
Chancel Ringers; David Bellows, Director
Opening Hymn: 402 When In Our Music God Is Glorified
Special Music: O God Beyond All Praising – R. Powell
All Creatures Of Our God And King – R. Powell
Sandy Forbes, Flute
Offertory Anthem: This Little Light Of Mine – G. Mabry
Chancel Choir; David Bellows, Director
Doxology 682
Closing Hymn: 487 Power In The Blood
Postlude: Toccata from Symphony V – C. M. Widor
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A Note from the Staffing Committee
We want to wish David well in his new adventure in Wilson, North Carolina. If anyone would like to send a card and a love gift to David, they may send it to the church office and we will make sure that he receives them.
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A Word from Worship
Greetings New Life Church family and friends -
Happy September! There seemed to be a slight freshness in the air this morning- or perhaps I was just so filled with hope. Hope has been on my heart a lot lately. Actually, a few prayer team members, knowing I've had some new medical problems recently, have shared cards with themes of "hope" and one dear friend gifted me a beautiful devotional titled "Refresh your Hope". All wonderful reminders that no matter what is happening in our lives, we shouldn't forget that true joy, true contentment is still always in our reach. We just have to open our hearts and our eyes to it. I know that sometimes that seems easier said than done; however through prayer when we learn to see hope and thus joy in every circumstance and face each day no matter what we'll face. Philippians 4:11 says - "I'm not telling you this because I'm in need, for I have learned to be satisfied in any circumstance." As many of you know, I've been back on daily infusions again. Most recently, as the infection began to subside, it became apparent that one of the screws that was placed in my foot in surgery one year ago was coming out through the skin. This is usually another trip to surgery etc etc. Now, I'm aware that y'all are probably tired of this recent trauma but it's not about the suffering, but the gift of joy that God fills our hearts so our pain loses the ability to overtake every aspect of our lives. In spite of facing overwhelming difficulties, we can pray to develop an attitude if gratitude and thanksgiving. We can reach out to others who may be suffering and find joy in serving and loving others. In my situation , your prayers for me helped me to avoid another surgery. My doctor went above and beyond to get that screw removed in the office instead of a trip to surgery today. I was blessed yesterday to meet a new patient in the IV clinic whom I was able to pray with for her upcoming surgery. A sense of hope heals our hearts and joy is contagious. Its healing powers are endless. I am grateful for your prayers. Prayer can be the best medicine. Proverbs 17:22
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
Be sure to watch The Bridge for upcoming information. As we're entering into the very busy fall schedules, be sure to watch for available Bible studies or Prayer groups. It definitely helps us to grow in our faith to study and share scripture and share encouragement with each other. Everyone is welcome to stop by the sanctuary on Thursdays at noon for a time of fellowship and prayers. Have a blessed week.
I'm praying for you!
Rosie Young
Worship Coordinator
rosie@newlifeforall.church
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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.
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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.
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