April WGYWB

What if lots of "New Lifers" came together for some food, fellowship and fun? You'd get a great evening like the one we had last night! We love all of you, Mimi and Pastor John

Here are a few photos from our April "We're Glad You Were Born" celebration: (The first one is our April birthday people)

Women's Tea

Several women attended the second annual women's tea this morning. Everything was lovely! The planning committee did such a beautiful job pulling all of the details together. There were scones, finger sandwiches, cookies, a chocolate fountain, fresh fruit, a punch fountain, and of course, hot tea of all flavors. Memories, praises, a devotion, and testimonies were shared. We look forward to next year's tea already! And ladies mark your calendars, there's a movie and dinner night coming up on Friday, June 6th at Lori Kolczak's home!

Surprise!!

Many gathered to celebrate and surprise Donna Watson, Ron Bill, and Gordon Wagoner last night. Donna turned sixty this year, Ron seventy, and Gordon eighty! Now that's something to celebrate! More than that, the three of them are loved beyond words and it was a wonderful evening of friendship, joy, and delicious food. Best of all, the surprise was a success and their reactions were priceless!

Indians Game

Here are pictures of the evening at Victory Field. It's unanimous, everyone had a great time!

WGYWB March

We almost forgot to post some pics from our March "We're Glad You Were Born" evening - so here they are a little late! We had a great time of relaxing, eating goodies, and learning more about each other with 3 New Life families. If you had a March birthday and couldn't make it, please come when someone else in your family has a birthday in one of the upcoming months. Our family wants to spend some time with each of you and get to know you more.

Sunday, April 27th is the date for the April WGYWB, 6:30 pm. If you have an April birthday we hope you'll bring your family to our home!


In Christ,
Mimi & John

Scrapbooking and Crafts

Women, you're all invited to come to the church for an evening of scrapbooking and fellowship, this Saturday evening at 6p.m. You can scrapbook or bring any craft you're working on. Come join us! Contact Joy Bauer with any questions.

Reminder! - Victory Field Family Event!

NEW LIFE FAMILY EVENT
Victory field Indianapolis Indians vs. Pawtucket Red Sox, Friday April 18, 7: 15pm.

**Box seat tickets cost will be $11.00 per person, due THIS SUNDAY, to Leslie Galema or a pastor.

For more information visit http://www.indyindians.com/, or contact Leslie Galema, galemas@yahoo.com.

Family Nights and Gulf Missions Trip

New Life Community Church,

1 reminder and 1 announcement to let you know about…

1. Don’t forget that our Spring Quarter of Family Nights begins tonight. Classes for all ages including two new adult classes (see below). We hope everyone will join us tonight for dinner at 6:00 and classes at 7:00 pm.
a. The Spiritual Disciplines – Lead by Pastor John Klotz
b. Sacred Marriage – Lead by Pastor John Crump

2. There is an opportunity for us to do an adult mission trip to the Mississippi gulf area August 3-8, 2008. If you would have any interest in participating in this mission experience, would you please respond to this email and let me know. I will need to know that there is enough interest in order to secure our spots with the Experience Missions organization. Please prayerfully consider your possible participation and let me know soon!

Thanks!

John Crump
Associate Pastor

Town Hall Meeting Update

This past Sunday the steering committee hosted a town hall meeting after morning worship. Here is a basic outline of what was discussed. Please feel free to contact any of the steering committee members with your thoughts and/or questions.

New Life Steering Committee members:
Pastor John Klotz – chair
Gary Murray – vice chair
Donna Watson – secretary
Kelli Brooks
Bryan Hunt
Ed Spear
LeAnn Henry

New Life Finance Committee
Sam Bauer – Church treasurer
George Bauer
Patty Nicholas
John Kerr
Pastor Klotz
One steering committee member to possibly added in the future.

Pastor Crump gave updates on:
-Children’s Ministry led by Jenni Sprague and her team.
-Crosswalk led by Brett Brooks and Mark Henry
-Youth with Ashley Fletcher leading Wednesday nights, assisted by Bryan and Susan Hunt and Nancy Murray.
-More focus to be directed to small groups in the near future.
-Block party again this summer with a potential fish fry.

Pastor Klotz gave updates on:
-Sunday mornings – continuing with two services, the 8:30 service to worship “unplugged” with no drums or bass guitars and the 10:30 service will continue with a full band.
-The steering committee, which will continue to meet the first Saturday of each month to conduct church business. They will also meet the second Wednesday to discuss church vision and where God is leading.
-Family nights will not cease for the summer as in the past. Community service projects will be sought to bring God into the community.
-A capital campaign committee has been formed. Sunday was the end of the last 3 year campaign. Outside consultants are being researched and it will be four to five more months before an official plan will be formed.

First quarter finances were passed out and discussed. Please see George or Sam Bauer for a copy.