A Poem from Darlene

Darlene Spear wrote this years ago while going through a faith-trying time in her life. I thought it was beautiful and wanted to share it with you. Thank you Darlene.

If your son were asking for a piece of bread,

would you give him a stone?

If he smiled at you, threw his arms open wide,

would you leave him alone?

If we then being evil, know how to give good gifts to our sons,

How much more does our heavenly father love His chosen ones.

If your child ran away from the safety of home,

could you find any rest?

No, you would search all around until your lost had been found,

you would do your best.

Jesus tenderly searches for His sheep that's gone astray.

Just like a loving shepherd He wants to bring you back home to stay.

I am just one of His children and forever I'll be.

Just one of His children through all eternity.

For I've been purchased, I've been bought with His blood.

I am just one of His children and forever I'm loved.

Jingle Jam Help needed!

We need YOUR help!

This Christmas we are planning a BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY for our Church family and the families in our community!

Saturday December 13, 2008 @ 7pm

We have a great team of singers, dancers and actors who are already working hard in preparation!!

Invitations will be handed out to EVERYONE in our church, PLEASE be thinking of friends and family that you can invite!

We need your help to get things borrowed or donated to add the final touches!

WE NEED:

2 pair of Mens Cowboy Boots (old and used or whatever we can get!)
size 11.5 and 12-13
***just to be borrowed WILL be returned!

1 airblown inflatable snowman (used outdoors)
(to be borrowed!)

colored christmas tree lights

Homemade Christmas Cookies (8-10 dozen)

Hot Chocalate Mix (to serve 100)

Christmas Plates and napkins (100)

cups (100)

reindeer antlers headband

GOODY BAG:
stickers
pencils
candy

100 WHITE lunch bags

1 bag of sand

Please see Leslie Galema for more information!

THANK YOU!!!!

Upcoming Events

New Life Family,

This is a reminder of some important events taking place this Friday & Sunday at New Life.

1. Concert of Prayer starts at 7 PM this Friday. We will spend time praying for our church through guided group & individual times of prayer.
2. “Mini Shower” for newlyweds Peter & Amanda Graham this Sunday at 10 AM in the foyer. Come wish them well on their marriage and introduce yourself.
3. Great Expectations Campaign Info Meeting right after Sunday’s worship service in the Crosswalk meeting room. This is an opportunity for anyone who is not in a home group or attended a recent campaign info meeting to hear details about our debt-reducing stewardship campaign and participate in a question & answer time. Dan Salmon will be leading this info meeting. Call the church or email me if you will be attending.

Your attendance and participation at these events will be pivotal in the life of our church. I look forward to seeing you at each one.

John Klotz
Lead Pastor

Concert of Prayer

On Friday, October 17th at 7 PM, everyone is encouraged to gather for a time of prayer. As part of our 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting, an evening is being set aside where we can spend time praying for our church's life & ministry and for our Great Expectations stewardship campaign. God will bless us with unity and a sense of purpose as we set aside the time from our busy schedules to pray in Jesus' name. This time will a combination of worship, individual and group prayer. Childcare will be available.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas?

Jingle Jam

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

NLCC 7p.m.

Guys I am so excited to announce that we are going to be offering a HIGH ENERGY Family Event much like HDCV and I NEED YOU!

We are going to have an informational meeting THIS SATURDAY (Oct 11) at NLCC at 9am.

We have a few spots left for speaking parts.

We need dancers!

We need singers!

We need a team of hosts.

We need a technical team.

Let's face it - it is going to take ALL of us to pull this off!

Please be thinking of friends you can invite!

There is probably a lot more that I am not even thinking about right now.....(give me a break it's OCTOBER!)

so mark your calenders!!

Please shoot me an email if you have any questions or want to volunteer!

Leslie,

galemas@yahoo.com

Baby Mikey is Here

Congratulations to Brian and Sarah LeRoy on the arrival of their first son, Michael Brian LeRoy! He was born Sunday morning, September 28th, and was 6lbs. 12oz. and 21 inches. Please keep baby Mikey in your prayers as he is jaundice and having to use a billi-blanket, and please pray for Brian and Sarah as they adjust to life as parents.

He's adorable, isn't he?!