Church Office Closed for New Years

Just a reminder that our church offices will be closed on Monday, January 2nd for New Years. The office will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, January 3rd.

This Sunday- Grounded and Growing

Join us this Sunday as we look at how to become "Grounded and Growing in the Word of God."

New Life Group Starting in January

We have a new life group launch at the first of the year. Mark and Jenny Loomis will be hosting a group on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm. The group will start the second week of January. Get in on the ground floor and be an member of this new group.

For more information about this new group, click here or contact the church office at info@newlifecommunitychurch.net

2012 Bible Reading Challenge

The Bible is the inspired word of God that helps us to know God and follow him. Many of us own a Bible, but don’t have a regular plan for reading it. To help bring focus, we’ve put together a Bible reading plan that brings you through a chapter of the Bible each day. If you follow this day by day checklist, you’ll be taking the next step toward knowing more of God’s word.

Check out our website for our Bible Reading Challenge checklist for the upcoming year.

Year End Giving

A special word of thanks to everyone who gave to God at New Life this past year. All financial gifts received on or before December 31st will be recorded as 2011 giving. The statements will be sent out by the end of January 2012. For more information, contact the church office or email us at finance@newlifecommunitychurch.net

Office Closed for Christmas

Just a reminder that our church offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th for Christmas. The office will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, December 27th.

Christmas Weekend @ New Life!

Join us for Christmas weekend at New Life! On Saturday, December 24th at 5:00 pm we will be having a Christmas Eve Communion Service. On December 25th, we will be offering one morning service at 10:00 am. Classes will be available for children ages preschool to 6th grade, All other kids are welcome to join us in the adult service. Our regular service times and children’s programs will resume the following Sunday.

No More Small Groups!

As of January 1st, there will be no more small groups at New Life. This is because as of the first of the year, we're changing the name to become "Life Groups." So Life Groups will start at the beginning of the year, because there is nothing small about groups.

New Life Group Starting in January!

We have a new life group launch at the first of the year. Mark and Jenny Loomis will be hosting a group on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm. The group will start the second week of January. Get in on the ground floor and be an member of this new group.

For more information about this new group, click here or contact the church office at info@newlifecommunitychurch.net

Follow Us On Twitter!

We're @newlifechurch on twitter. You can follow us here.

We had to break the glass..

Hey New Lifer’s,

We need to share an important financial update:

We had to “break the glass” - For the very first time, we’ve had to tap into our church’s “back up” reserves. These reserves are the equivalent of our “In Case of Emergency: Break Glass” savings. This is obviously not good!

A quick review - If you’ve been following our financial updates, you know that we have been facing an ongoing monthly shortfall in giving. Previously we were able to cover these shortages by a combination of budget cuts and tapping existing funds. But at this point there are few cuts to make, and we do not have the cash to cover the ongoing shortfalls.

Two Options - Right now, we are falling short by an average of $500 dollars per week. That means we need to do one of two things, 1) Increase our giving $500 a week, or 2) Make further cuts in ministry. But at this point, further cuts would result in dramatic staff cuts and/or a change of facility. Neither of those is good.

Our Hope - Our hope is to see the giving go up. $500 is a significant amount, but it’s a shortfall we can overcome. To put things in perspective, for a church of 100, $500 a week averages out to $5 per person. This seems like a hurdle we can overcome.

In Closing - If we can get enough people thinking and praying about this, we can see a turn around. Thanks for taking time to read this update, and please pray for our financial situation.

Video Update - For more information, check out this 4-minute financial update by Mike Hannah.

This Sunday- Collide

In a stressed out world, Jesus calls us to let go of worry. In a world full of opinions, Jesus calls us to dump a judgmental attitude. In a world where the focus is here and now, Jesus calls us to seek first the Kingdom of God.

Join us for the final week of our series, “Collide: The Intersection of Kingdom and Culture.” This week, we'll look at building a life that lasts.

For more information- Click here.

Helping Those In Need

Would you like to help someone in need this holiday?

The Bible says, “He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done” Proverbs 19:17. The holidays are a great time to reach out to those in need. There are members of our community, and even in our own church family who can use a helping hand over Christmas. Here are a few ways that you can get involved:

1) Buy a gift card to a local supermarket and drop it off at the church office, we'll then pass it along to someone in need.

2) Make a special financial gift to the church and deisgnate it for "members in need," we'll direct 100% of the gift to a member who could use a helping hand.

If you would like to find out more practical ways to help, check out our "Helping Those in Need" webpage.

Gift to the King

The holidays are a time of tradition. One of the traditions at New Life is our annual “Gift to the King” Christmas offering. Every holiday season we offer an opportunity to give a special gift, over and above our regular giving towards Christ’s work at our church. Stop by the Information Table to pick up an envelope.

Christmas Weekend @ New Life!

Join us for Christmas weekend at New Life! On Saturday, December 24th at 5:00 pm we will be having a Christmas Eve Communion Service. On December 25th, we will be offering one morning service at 10:00 am. Classes will be available for children ages preschool to 4th grade, All other kids are welcome to join us in the adult service. Our regular service times and children’s programs will resume the following Sunday.

Thanks to those who serve

Here's a video from last night's volunteer appreciation banquet

Year End Giving

A special word of thanks to everyone who gave to God at New Life this past year. All financial gifts received on or before December 31st will be recorded as 2011 giving. The statements will be sent out by the end of January 2012. For more information, contact the church office or email us at finance@newlifecommunitychurch.net

Serve at God's Kitchen

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35

Our church helps feed those in need on the second Wednesday of each month. We do this through a partnership with a local organization called "God's Kitchen." For more information contact Ingrid Mirander at ingridmirander@yahoo.com or sign-up at the Information Table on Sunday. You can also check out our website for more information on serving locally.

November Giving Update!

How did we do in the month of October?

We were $5,578.99 short of our monthly budget.

How much does it “cost” to run the church?

In a 4 Sunday month it takes a minimum of $30,521. It allows us to pay the bills and fund a minimal amount to our ministries.

How much was the actual giving for the month?

The giving for November was $24,942.01.

What do we do cover the short fall?

Last month was the first time we had to tap into our “back up” reserve. Previously we were able to cover the shortages by using exisiting funds. But at this point we do not have the cash to cover on going shortages. We will continue to use this reserve until our monthly expenses consistenly match our giving. Please pray as we seek to strengthen our financial situation.

Is there anything else I need to know?

If you’re someone who regularly gives to God at New Life: Thanks! Your giving makes a difference.

If you’re someone who is not yet giving: Make a decision to get involved. Take the first step toward the biblical practice of giving. You can find out more about giving here.

And for everyone: Please take time this week to pray for the finances of both our church family, and the individual families that make up New Life.

This Sunday- Collide

In a stressed out world, Jesus calls us to let go of worry. In a world full of opinions, Jesus calls us to dump a judgmental attitude. In a world where the focus is here and now, Jesus calls us to seek first the Kingdom of God.

Join us for week five of our series, “Collide: The Intersection of Kingdom and Culture.” This week, we'll look at why seeking God is worth the work.

For more information- Click here.

No More Small Groups!

As of January 1st, there will be no more small groups at New Life. This is because as of the first of the year, we're changing the name to become "Life Groups." So Life Groups will start at the beginning of the year, because there is nothing small about groups.

The Consumption Assumption

Did you miss the message on Thanksgiving weekend? The topic was "The Consumption Assumption". The speaker was Andy Stanley, and it was part of a series called "Guardrails" that Andy delivered at his church in Georgia. He shared the 10-10-80 principle. Give 10%, Save 10%, Live off 80% of your income.

If you would like to watch (or re-watch) the message, you can do it online. You can also watch the other messages from the 6 part Guardrails series. Here is the link to the series. The Consumption Assumption is part 5 of the series.

Opportunities to Play a Part @ New Life

Help us in our mission as a church! Below our some ways to get plugged in and "On Mission":

1) Bulletins: Volunteer every other month helping to fold, stuff, and prepare the bulletins for our weekly services. This involves a weekly pick up and drop off of bulletin materials and about 1 hour to package bulletins for the month you serve.

2) Info Center Host: Welcome and assist service attendees at our info center after the 9:30 or 11 am service. This is a once a month or every other week position.

3) Kidzlife Check-In Center Host: Welcome and assist parents checking in their kids for classes. This involves arriving early to the 9:30 or 11 am service. This is a once a month or every other week position.

4) Greeters: Greet and assist service attenders at our 9:30 or 11 am service. This involves arriving early to one of the services. This is a once a month or every other week position.

5) Refreshments: Provide a welcoming and connecting atmosphere by preparing snacks & drinks for our weekly services. This is a once a month position preparing for both services. This involves purchasing & preparing snacks during the week, arriving at 10:10 am on Sunday to set up for first service. Then also setting up for the 2nd service.

If you would like to play a part in one of these areas of ministry, send us an email at serve@newlifecommunitychurch.net

Andy Stanley Messages

Several weeks back we heard a message from Andy Stanley during the weekend service. Andy is a well known Bible teacher and the pastor of North Point church in Atlanta Georgia. If you would like to hear more of Andy's teaching, or subscribe to his messages via itunes, you can find links on North Point's message webpage.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner!

Are you someone who serves at New Life? If so, don't miss our appreciation dinner this Sunday, December 11th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 7th by emailing us at info@newlifecommunitychurch.net.

Gift to the King

The holidays are a time of tradition. One of the traditions at New Life is our annual “Gift to the King” Christmas offering. Every holiday season we offer an opportunity to give a special gift, over and above our regular giving towards Christ’s work at our church. Stop by the Information Table to pick up an envelope.

This Sunday- Collide

In a stressed out world, Jesus calls us to let go of worry. In a world full of opinions, Jesus calls us to dump a judgmental attitude. In a world where the focus is here and now, Jesus calls us to seek first the Kingdom of God.

Join us for week three of our series, “Collide: The Intersection of Kingdom and Culture.” This week, we'll look at avoiding a judgmental attitude.

For more information- Click here.