Sunday, September 20, 2026
Worship Services - 8:30am and 11:00am
Communion will be served during both worship services this week.
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available during Sunday School and during the 11:00 service.
Children’s Church for ages 3-5 is available during the sermon portion of the 11:00 service.
What does your faith actually rest on? In a world of endless noise, competing voices, and spiritual exhaustion, it's easy to lose sight of the foundations. This fall, we're diving into five truths that the church has always held — truths so radical that they once changed the world, and so solid that they still hold today.
Enough: Rediscovering the Foundations of Our Faith is a ten-week journey through the five solas of the Reformation — Scripture, Christ, Grace, Faith, and the Glory of God alone. Whether you're new to faith or have followed Jesus for decades, these truths aren't just historical landmarks. They're the ground beneath your feet. Join us as we rediscover together why, in Christ, we truly have enough.
Sunday School Classes for all ages start this week!
The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers of the Colossian church, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.” (Colossians 3:16)
In Ephesians Paul reminds the church that God’s plan is for us, “the saints,” to be equipped to do the work of ministry, building up the body of Christ, causing us to all mature, growing up in every way into Him Who is the Head. (Ephesians 4:11-16)
We’re excited because this fall In Adult Sunday School we will be going through a 12 week study called Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands which will help equip us to be ministers to one another as we learn to use the Word of God to build up the body here at NLC. Join us starting September 20 and together we will learn how to become useful Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands!
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.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
September 20 | Sunday School classes begin, 10:00am
September 20 | Pizza with Pastors, for those new to New Life, Room 209, 12:15pm
September 20 | Prayer Gathering, 6:00pm at the church building
October 3 | Women’s Ministry Bonfire, mark your calendar and watch for more info soon!
October 4 | Child Dedications in both worship services
Oct 4-25 | Next Steps Class, Sundays at 10:00am in Room 209
October 4 | Prayer Gathering, 6:00pm at the church building
October 6 | PrimeTime Lunch, for those 60+ at 12:00. Sign up at the Info Center.
October 17 | Men’s Ministry Tailgating and Shamrocks Game, Tickets ($10) are available online, at the church office, or in the foyer on Sundays.
October 18 | Prayer Gathering, 6:00pm at the church building
(keep reading for more details)
Recommended for Membership
The New Life elders are recommending Scott and Rebecca Farleigh 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.
NEXT STEPS is an opportunity to learn more about New Life Church, the Evangelical Free Church of America, and our Statement of Faith. We’ll discuss…
The background of the EFCA and New Life Church
The 10 points in our statement of faith
How to get plugged into serving at New Life
How to take the next step on the Discipleship Pathway
This class is required for membership at New Life, but is also good for anyone wanting to learn more about the church.
We invite you to come to Room 209 between the worship services (10:00-10:45) October 4-25!
Child Dedication - October 4
We will have a time of child dedications in our worship services on October 4. If your family would like to be involved or if you would like to learn more about child dedication you can mark “Child Dedication” on a Connection Card or contact the church office.
605-886-1977 or lezliee@newlifeefree.org
In case of inclement weather, we will meet in the Life House.
New Life Men’s Ministry - Tailgating and Shamrocks Game
saturday, october 17, 2026
Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
Tailgating in the parking lot at 5:30pm | Game at 7:00pm
New Life men are planning to attend a Shamrocks game together on October 17! We’ll meet to tailgate in the parking lot of the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena at 5:30pm. Food will be provided. The game starts at 7:00pm. Tickets for the tailgate meal and the game are only $10 and you can purchase them in the foyer on Sunday mornings, at the church office during the week, or through the button below. If you don’t want to attend the game, you are still welcome to come to parking lot and eat - there is no charge for that. Invite a friend, co-worker, or neighbor - bring your sons! Tickets for the game will be available through October 8 or until we sell out, whichever comes first.
Open House Wedding Shower
Tina Antonsen is engaged to James Jorgenson and getting married on Saturday, November 14 in Waubay, South Dakota where she will reside after the wedding. Tina has been a vital part of the staff at Midwest Bible Camp and has also been involved in Young Adult Ministries and served on the Host/Info Center team at New Life Church. Please consider this your invite to honor Tina at this Open House Wedding Shower.
Saturday, October 31, 10:00am-noon
Midwest Bible Camp Dining Hall
Tina and James are registered on Amazon (search for “Christina Antonsen”). If you have questions, please call or text Holly Roso at 815-549-0828.
Praying for Pastor Glenn
Pastor Glenn will be taking a sabbatical for 8 weeks this fall, August 31 through October 26, 2026. He will be using his time away to pursue God, to grow deeper spiritually, and to seek God’s will and vision for the ministry years ahead as he continues to serve the New Life Body in the future.
Please join us in committing to pray for Pastor Glenn and Julie during their time away!
Youth Group is meeting regularly again!
Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to join us.
Our Youth Group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm during the school year. This is a great opportunity for teens to build relationships with other students, to connect with leaders/mentors, and to search the Scripture for a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ and God's plan for our lives. We have worship, teaching time, small group discussion, and opportunities for deeper learning.
Our study for 2026-27: Gospel of Mark
Who is Jesus? What did he do? Why has he had such an impact on our world?
These are questions that have eternal significance to how you answer them. These are also questions that many in our world today do not know how to answer. That’s why this year we are going to be learning about the most important person who has ever walked this Earth, Jesus! We are going to be reading one of the earliest Gospel accounts that we have, Mark, and learning who Jesus really is and what he accomplished in his earthly ministry. Be ready to be amazed at what the Bible actually says about Jesus Christ.
Invite a friend, classmate, or someone you know to join us to find out who Jesus really is!
Young adults 18-26(ish) are welcome!
Tuesdays, 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall (sept-may)
Meal, Teaching, Discussion Groups
Have you ever wanted to be more certain and confident in your faith? Can you prove that God exists? Do you know the reasons you can trust the Bible? Who Jesus is? That you can actually have a relationship with the God of the universe?
This year in Young Adults we are going to be reading John’s (the “beloved” Apostle’s) Epistles and learn how he could have such confidence in his faith in Christ. We are going to see that John wants his readers to know, that they can know, that they know, who God is.
Along the way we will be taking the time to explore apologetics topics so that we can learn to better give a defense for our faith. Exploring questions like: How can we know that there is a God? How did we get the Bible? How do we show the logical consistency of a Christian worldview?
Come join us this year as we grow in confidence in our faith!
Please call the church office or send an email to Pastor Billy if you have any questions - 605.886.1977 or billye@newlifeefree.org
Are you able to provide a meal?
We like to start each young adult evening with a meal. It's a good time for them to come together and have some fellowship time prior to teaching and discussion. Meals can be dropped off at the church kitchen during the day on Tuesdays or you and your life group can serve the meal starting at 6:30pm.
We need to have enough for 75-80 (young adults and leaders). If you have questions about the amount or any other questions please contact Pastor Billy - billye@newlifeefree.org
Awana and Club 56
5:00-5:25 | Picnic Style Meal
5:30-6:30 | Small Group & Large Group Time
Awana (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) | Children age 3 through 4th grade will enjoy time together worshiping, playing games, and most importantly learning truths from God’s Word! Children need to be 3 by September 1 and need to be independent in the the bathroom in order to register.
Club 56 | Our 5th and 6th graders meet together on Wednesday evenings during the school year for a teaching time and then split up into small groups for discussion. We will also have lots of fun activities and games throughout the year - a great way for this age group to learn, build relationships with friends & leaders, and eventually transition into youth group.
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.
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.
