Sunday, April 13, 2025
Worship Services - 8:30am and 11:00am
Sunday School classes for all ages at 10:00am
Nursery care for children 0-2 is available during the 11:00 service and during Sunday School.
Children’s Church for ages 3-5 is available during the sermon portion of the 11:00 service.
In the history of the world there have been people who have had a profound impact. Whether it is in introducing a new way of thinking, challenging the status quo, or changing the way that people live. However, in the history of the world’s existence there has never been anyone who had changed faith, culture, and society like Jesus. Born in humility and yet our great God and savior. Loved and yet died a criminal's death on the cross. Challenging tradition and yet delivering eternal truth. Jesus is like no other.
This season we are going to take time to focus on Jesus and His impact on the world. Who was He? Why was He so important? What is significant about this life of a mere three decades? Come and learn more about Jesus and how he changed the world forever.
Join us to pray together!
We would like to have people committed to praying for 30 minutes for a full 24 hours - from 6:00pm on Friday, April 11 to 6:00pm on Saturday, April 12. There are still a few time slots open today - you can sign up below. No need to go anywhere for this - just pray where you are!
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
April 11-12 | 24 Hours of Prayer for Easter
April 13 | Concert of Prayer, 6:00pm at the church building
April 18 | Good Friday service, 6:30pm
April 20 | Easter Sunday, Breakfast during Sunday School time, Baptisms during our worship services
April 21 - May 19 | The Bridge Course, Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm
April 27 | Pizza with Pastors, for those new to New Life, 12:15pm in Room 209
April 27 | Concert of Prayer, 6:00pm at the church building
May 6 | Prime Time Lunch for those 60+, 12:00pm
May 14 | Youth Group Senior Honors Night, 6:30pm at the Life House
(keep reading for more details)
Adult Sunday School Class
10:00am in the Fellowship Hall
Recommended for Membership
The New Life elders are recommending Tye & Jessica McClanahan 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 are just finished our spring classes and will announce the dates/times of the fall classes here in the digital bulletin when we schedule them.
New Members
This week we welcome George & Carol Slama and Scott Russell as members of New Life Church!
We have Easter devotional books available in the foyer for families with elementary age kids. Stop by and pick one up! (Suggested donation: $10.)
Let us know if you or your child/teen would like to be baptized on Easter Sunday. You can mark “baptism” on your Connection Card, call the church office (886-1977), or send an email to Lezlie (lezliee@newlifeefree.org).
Easter at New Life
Friday, April 18 | Good Friday Service at 6:30pm | Songs, Scripture, and Communion
Sunday, April 20 | Breakfast served 10:00-10:45, Sunday School Classes will not meet
Be praying about who you could invite! We have invite cards available - you can find them on the board across from the nursery. Take as many as you’d like. If you are on facebook, you can share our events or mark “going” or “interested.” This will help more people see them!
The Bridge Course is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a fun, relaxed way. Each week begins with a meal followed by a talk addressing common questions about life and God. Afterwards there is a small-group conversation where you can ask questions or sit back and listen. There’s no pressure and no one will force you to believe anything.
who is it for?
The Bridge is for everyone, especially those wanting to explore the Christian faith, those who have unanswered questions, newcomers to the church and new Christians.
Pray about who you could invite and offer to come with them!
Five Monday Evenings | April 21 - May 19
6:00 - 7:30pm at New Life Church
We’ll be serving a free meal and providing childcare.
Please register so we can be prepared with food and childcare workers.
Midwest Bible Camp Request
We are in need of the following items to replenish our ‘Welcome Kits’ for our Recovery Room guests:
Hand soap
Body soap
Band-Aids
Kleenex
Deodorant (Men’s and Women’s)
Combs
If you would like to donate, please drop off items at the Info Center in the New Life foyer or at the Midwest Bible Camp office. Thank you, in advance, for any help in donations you can provide.
Youth Group Senior Honors Night
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 AT 6:30PM
Each year our youth group celebrates with the graduating seniors on the last youth night of the school year. We’ll have a meal, worship, and a special guest speaker. Anyone in our church family is welcome to attend, as well as family and friends of our seniors.
Serving Opportunity - Meals for Young Adult Group
We like to start each young adult evening (Tuesdays) with a meal. It's a good time for them to come together and have some fellowship time prior to teaching and discussion. We have had a few Life Groups provide meals - other groups are welcome to serve also. Meals could be dropped off at the church kitchen during the day on Tuesdays or you/your life group can serve the meal starting at 6:30pm.
We need to have enough for 60 (young adults and leaders). If you have questions about the amount or any other questions please contact Pastor Billy - billye@newlifeefree.org
Use the button below to see what weeks are available and sign up to provide a meal.
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.
Youth Group | 6:30pm on Wednesdays
This year’s study: Genesis 1-11
In the beginning, God. Some of the most profound and powerful words that have ever been written. We are going to be taking a deep dive into the first 11 chapters of the Book of Genesis. We are going to encounter so many amazing truths that have an impact on us today in our world. Where did everything come from? Why are we here? Why is the world the way it is? Is there hope?
We end each youth evening with snacks for the students. It’s a fun time to hang out and get to know each other. Parents and others in our church family have been great about baking or purchasing snacks for us - if you’d like to sign up to bring the snack one evening, you can use the button below.
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.
