Sunday, June 8, 2025
Worship Services - 8:30am and 11:00am
Sunday School classes are taking a break for the summer. We’ll start up again after Labor Day.
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available during the 11:00 service.
Children’s Church for ages 3-5 is available during the sermon portion of the 11:00 service.
Who doesn’t want to be wise and understanding? Who doesn’t want to have answers on what to do in your life, pitfalls to avoid, ways to lead your family, insight into handling other people and your relationships with them? But are we looking in the right place and listening to the right voices?
The Book of Proverbs gives true wisdom, from our only infallible source of truth, God. The wisdom provided is able to help each of us navigate through life, being a benefit to both ourselves and others. The key to the entire Book is having a “fear of the Lord” that leads to true practical knowledge in relationships. We are to come to the Proverbs with reverence and humility before God to learn how He would want us to handle everyday situations. While we do not live in the same time period or covenant, wisdom from God is universally applicable.
Come journey with us this summer as we gain wisdom in navigating life through the Book of Proverbs.
Sunday School classes will not be meeting this summer.
We will have coffee and cookies available in the foyer between the two worship services. It’s a great time to catch up with a friend or meet someone new!
Join us to pray together!
Connection Cards
We have Connection Cards available on the backs of the chairs in the sanctuary. Guests can fill them out and take them to the Info Center for a free gift. Anyone can use them to submit prayer requests, request more information about ministries, update personal contact information, ask a question, or give feedback. Cards can be dropped into the offering boxes at the entrances to the sanctuary.
It’s Time to Update our Church Photo Directory…
If you would like to be included in the church directory, please use the button below to fill out a short form. In the form you will be able to give us new information or let us know that nothing has changed and we can print what we used last year. You are also welcome to call the church office (886-1977) or contact Sherry by email (sherryd@newlifeefree.org) with any information or questions.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
June 23-26 | Magnified! VBS
June 29 | Concert of Prayer, 6:00pm at the Redlin Center Grounds
July 13 | Outdoor Worship Service at Foundation Plaza, 10:30am
(keep reading for more details)
Recommended for Membership
The New Life elders are recommending Dustin & Amy McFarlane and Daniel Moffenbier for membership. In following our church constitution, their names will be posted here for two weeks and then they will be welcomed into membership. If you are wondering how membership works, you can read what our church constitution says about it here. The Next Steps Class is required for membership and we typically hold two series of classes each year. We’ll announce the dates/times here in the digital bulletin when we schedule the classes.
Join us for VBS!
June 23-26 (Mon-Thurs)
Meal at 5:00pm - VBS activities 5:30-7:30pm
Midwest Bible Camp has their Free Camp for Kids coming up!
Two weeks to choose from: June 16-19 or June 22-25
For 1st grade through age 16.
They are also looking for volunteers to help in the camp kitchen. Call or text Hank at (815) 549-0825 if you would like to help out. There are few shifts available: 7-9am, 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, and 8-9pm.
Sunday, July 13, 10:30am
Foundation Plaza, 217 E Kemp Ave
We’re taking our Worship Service outside and everyone is welcome to join us! Bring your own chairs and invite a friend!
If there is rain, we’ll meet at the church building.
Invite a friend! We’ll have printed invites available Sunday morning and you can share the Facebook event and mark that you are “Going” anytime!
Listening Visits
Pastor Chris and Rhonda are setting up times to meet with those in our church family for “listening visits.” In addition to helping them get to know the New Life family, these visits will help Pastor Chris as he works with the Transition Team to find the man God has for us for our next Senior Pastor. If you would like to set up a time to meet, you can call the church office (886-1977) or send an email to Lezlie.
Do you have extra Bibles at home?
A member of our community is collecting Bibles to send overseas. If you have used Bibles that you would like to donate, you can place them in the box near the office door.
Each month, we highlight a missionary or organization that is supported by New Life. We encourage you to be praying for them and also learning more about how God is working through them in their area of ministry.
Pray for Haven Center’s Lake Day event coming up July 11
Pray for the search for a part-time Client Services Manager (RN)
Youth Group is taking a break from regular Wednesday meetings this summer. They will be having some teaching nights and other fun events.
Send an email to Pastor Billy if you would like their summer schedule. He can also add you to his text reminder group: billye@newlifeefree.org
Discipleship Pathway
Are you ready to take the next step? Find out more about how to get involved in a Life Group or a D-Group.
