Year End Giving for 2020

Thanks for everyone who gives at New Life. Your giving makes a big difference in the mission of Christ!

As a reminder, all gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31st to be recorded as part of that year’s contribution. Gifts received after this deadline will be included in your next year’s giving record.

To see more and to make a year-end gift, click here.

Join our Tuesday Night Life Group Online

         

Thank you to Solomon and Genevieve for hosting our Tuesday night life group. 

If you are interested and would like to be a part of this online group, contact Solomon Cheifer at 951.520.6979.

"Voices From The Christmas Story" Part 2 with Pastor Brian Park 12.27.20

Thank you to Pastor Brian Park for speaking at New Life.

Pastor Brian is the director of Glocal Outreach.  To learn more about this local ministry, visit their website here  - http://www.glocaloutreach.us

Today we heard about voices from The Christmas Story. To listen/watch the message, go to https://fb.watch/2EZYAPgYRv/

A Letter from our Pastor

As we spend time with friends and family during this Christmas season, I want to share one additional thought:

Christmas is a time of nostalgia, family, and togetherness. For most of us, we look on this time with fondness and excitement, anticipating the arrival of a season that is special and full of memories. But there is also a great sadness for some of us. With Christmas comes painful memories, as not every person we love is here any more. As much as we love to be with our closest friends and family members, the absence of our lost loved ones is sometimes felt just as much as the presence of those who are physically in our midst. 

For you, this may not be the case, but 2020 has robbed you of experiencing Christmas to its fullness. Maybe you are being forced to experience Christmas through a computer screen, you or someone you know has become ill, or something else about this year has destroyed your image of what Christmas would be like.

I, as much as anyone, recognize this pain and don’t want to ignore it. My dad passed away only days before Christmas fourteen years ago. It was sudden, unexpected, devastating. Every year is difficult and there is always a part of me that expects him to come walking in the door. I always tell myself that one day the pain will go away, but it doesn’t. 

With this, every Christmas, I attempt to remind myself of two things:

First, I am reminded that our pain is just one way we identify with Jesus’ sacrifice for us. While it isn’t sentimental or “feel good,” this theological reality is something I cling to each year during Christmas. When Jesus went to the cross, he took on a pain that is deeper and more profound than the deepest sadness I will ever experience.

Second, I am reminded that pain is evidence of love. After all, if there were no pain, sadness, or grief, how could I say that I ever loved my dad? As much as I want God to remove my pain, I can also experience peace in knowing that it is this very pain that reminds me of how much he meant to me.

You may be experiencing pain for any number of reasons. Maybe, like me, you have lost someone you love. Or maybe, due to our current health crisis, you are unable to see your loved ones in person and a “virtual Christmas” seems so disappointing, a let-down of an otherwise beautiful experience. Maybe it’s something entirely different. Whatever the case, just know that you are not alone. 

And this brings me to a third—and quite important—reality: We are not alone. After all, this is the reality of Christmas, that Jesus came as Immanuel, which means “God with us.” This Christmas, as you look around a full room—virtual or otherwise—and perhaps even amongst family you are tempted to feel lonely, let the gentle and powerful whisper of God lean into your ear and say, “I am with you.”

Merry Christmas,

Brian Drinkwine

"Voices From The Christmas Story" 12.20.20 Message with Pastor Brian Park

Thank you to Pastor Brian Park for continuing to speak at New Life.

Pastor Brian is the director of Glocal Outreach.  To learn more about this local ministry, visit their website here  - http://www.glocaloutreach.us

Today we heard about voices from The Christmas Story. To listen/watch the message, go to https://fb.watch/2vnPf_RTcP/

Youth Virtual Christmas Party, Tonight @ 5p.m.!

 

Yoooo! Party starts in less than an hour! Hope to see y'all there. Fun, games, and prizes is what to expect!! Join the Google meet and let's celebrate! 
https://meet.google.com/wfb-ffia-uop

LYFE Youth Ministries Meeting Tonight @ 7p.m.

 

Hey there youth peeps! We're embarking on our 3rd week of our Advent studies. Tonight, let's chat about Something Priceless! See you at 7p.m. 
https://meet.google.com/wfb-ffia-uop

Join our Wednesday Night Life Group with Greg & Kristina

           

Thanks to Greg and Kristina for leading our Wednesday night life group.  

If you would like to join and be a part of this online life group, you can join us via zoom at .  Or you can contact Greg Olney at gregory_olney@yahoo.com. 

"Hanukkah" 12.13.20 Message with Pastor Brian Park

Thank you to Pastor Brian Park for continuing to speak at New Life.    

Pastor Brian is the director of Glocal Outreach.  To learn more about this local ministry, visit their website here  - http://www.glocaloutreach.us

We went live with today's message and on Facebook.  To listen/watch the message, go to https://www.facebook.com/118846191463425/posts/4201114486569888/?sfnsn=mo

Church Gathering Sunday, December 13th

 

Good afternoon New Life Members! 

This Sunday, please continue to join us with Pastor Brian Park. We are still meeting outside, and are so excited to worship and have fellowship with you.

There are no programs for children or youth on Sunday's as of yet, so families will need to sit together.  

If you’re not able to attend, the message for Sunday will still be available online.  

Please pray for God to change lives as we gather together in Christ’s name. 

LYFE Youth Ministries Tonight @ 7p.m.

 

Good evening kiddos & parents! Tonight, our youth will continue in our Advent series while focusing on the topic of Giving. Join us at 7p.m. tonight. Hope to see you there! 

Join the Google meet: https://meet.google.com/wfb-ffia-uop

"It's Christmas Time" with Pastor Brian Park (12.6.20 Message)

Thank you to Pastor Brian Park for continuing to speak at New Life.    

Pastor Brian is the director of Glocal Outreach.  To learn more about this local ministry, visit their website here  - http://www.glocaloutreach.us

To listen to the message, go to https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/Hxf9YL3f .

LYFE Youth Ministries Tonight @ 7p.m.

 

Good afternoon! Tonight we kick off a 4-week series focused on the coming of Christ; ADVENT. Join us at 7p.m. tonight as we explore the topic of worship. Hope to see you there!

Join the Google meet: https://meet.google.com/wfb-ffia-uop

Gift to the King Offering

 

The holidays are a time for tradition. One of the traditions at New Life is the annual “Gift to the King” Christmas offering. God has given us so much, and this is an opportunity to give back to Him.

Gift to the King is a time to make a special gift “over and above” your regular giving, toward Christ’s work at our church. Your gift will go directly to strengthen our outreach, our weekend services, our children’s ministry, our youth program and the other important ministries at New Life.

You can make your gift online, or write "Gift to the King" on your gift during the Weekend Service.

Join Our Tuesday Night Life Group with Solomon & Genevieve

        

Thank you to Solomon and Genevieve for hosting our Tuesday night life group. 

If you are interested and would like to be a part of this online group, contact Solomon Cheifer at 951.520.6979.