Kid's Club--a huge success

Summer Kid's Club this year was the perfect opportunity for kids to learn about Jesus and to have some fun too. It was also the perfect place for parents to not only drop their kids off for a few hours, but to learn about New Life and what we are all about.

This year's Summer Kid's Club theme was Son Rock Kids Camp and would not have been possible without the following people giving their time and their skills:

Jim Boswell, Adam Galema, Brian LeRoy, Kyle Lynas, Kaitlyn Klotz, Lori and Eric Shaw, and the Ivy family, all stepped up and volunteered to help out on the first water night. The kids had a blast!

Georgiann Hany was in charge of crafts and did an amazing job! She is so talented and was a true blessing to the kids.

Mimi and Kimmi Klotz were in charge of music and really got the kids excited to sing "SON ROCK KIDS CAMP!"

Landi Moore lead the Bible studies each week and truly put her heart and soul into the stories to get the kids excited about Jesus.

Kristian Frye was in charge of the skits, and her and Shane Frye designed an awesome set. It couldn't have been possible without them and the actors!

Brian LeRoy and Adam Galema were in charge of recreation for the kids and they did a great job coming up with games and had a creative use of supplies.

Thanks to everyone else who helped out. It couldn't have been done without you--and God truly used you as His hands and feet these past two months!

Each week we had at least 40 kids or more! The kids also collected over 100 canned foods for the community food pantry. This Kids Club has truly blessed this church and the community. Here are some truly moving stories about how Kids Club has changed lives:

A single dad with a baby daughter asked about Sunday services and wanted to know
more information about the church. Also, a father of two kids who came to Kids
Club wrote a check to the church just because he felt blessed by our church. One
of the single moms in the community said with tears in her eyes that she was
blessed that she had a free and safe place to bring her child.

God has truly blessed this church and has been working through the church and this Kids Club in the past two months. Please be sure to welcome any new faces you see at church and make them feel welcome!

God is great and He loves you!

Youth Group/Day Care Rummage Sale

The Youth Group and Day Care Rummage Sale was held on Saturday, June 13. There was a great turnout. Thanks to everyone's generous donations and helping hands, we raised over $1,000 for the youth and the day care!

I am a Christian

I received this poem in an e-mail and it really humbled me. It reminded me of what it truly means to be a Christian. Becoming a Christian doesn't mean that you'll become rich, successful and have everything you want just because you pray for it. It doesn't mean that you will always be healthy and happy. It's about being completely dependent on God for everything in your life, and trusting Him to give you everything you need. It means having forgiveness and compassion for others. It means allowing God to transform your life and to fill you up with so much love and hope that you can't help but show it to others. I hope it reminds you of a what a Christian really is.

I am a Christian
by Carol Wimmer

When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"

When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble, needing God to be my guide

When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on

When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion, asking humbly to be taught

When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I'm worth it

When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name

When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority--I only know I'm loved


Amanda Graham

Pastor John's Surprise Party

Disguised as the Youth Group/Crosswalk cookout, Pastor John's Birthday Surprise Party was a fun way to show John how much we love and appreciate him. Dan Salmon and Susan Hunt were the masterminds behind the party, and everyone was invited to bring food to pitch in. Dan even made John a steak dinner! It was a great turnout and everyone had fun celebrating John's special day.

Team New Life's First Softball Game

Vacation Bible School

Believe it or not summer is approaching and school is slowly coming to an end...which means it's time for Vacation Bible School! This year's theme is SonRock Camp and we've got camping fever! So, we have two things to request:

1) If you have any camping supplies (tents, christmas trees, stuffed forest animals, fake campfires, etc.) please bring them to the church so we can set up our camping scene.

2) We would love volunteers! If you are in the youth group or Crosswalk, or are just interested in having fun and teaching our kids about Jesus, we need your help!

VBS will be a little different this year. It starts June 3rd and ends July 1st and will be held every Wednesday night from 6:15pm-8:30pm. Don't forget to tell friends and family about VBS--the more the merrier!

Contact Sarah LeRoy if you are interested.

We need volunteers!!

Want a fun, rewarding way to get involved with New Life and share God's love with others? Teaching our kids about Jesus is a great way to do that! The New Life Kids City Summer program could use your time and talents!

Please consider volunteering for our kids classes this summer--May 31-August 2. You can help out with Wiggle Way, the 2 and 3 year olds, or Up Town-Route 34, the kindergarden through 4th grade group. If you are interested in Wiggle Way, there is one opening for the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month and 2 openings for the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. If you would like to help with Up Town-Route 34, there is one opening for the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month.

Contact Leslie Galema or Sarah LeRoy for more details!

Good Friday Service

This year we had a Good Friday service to remember for years to come. It was a quiet service spent remembering how Christ died for our sins so that we can be forgiven and spend eternal life with our Father in heaven. As we walked into the dimly lit, quiet sanctuary, we visited four stations that allowed reflection on how Jesus can break down barriers, remove bitterness from our lives, and lead us to God. We were also asked to reflect on all of the distractions in our lives that keep us from growing in our faith and spending time with God. By dipping our fingers in red paint and writing our names under the words "Remember Me" we reflected on how Jesus saves each and every one of us, and how we can all have a place in the kingdom of heaven if we give our lives to Jesus Christ.

We also read scripture about the events leading up to Jesus' death, sang worship songs, and silently prayed. The service was a perfect time to reflect on what Jesus did for us, and to prepare our hearts and minds for Sunday morning when we celebrated Jesus' resurrection.

Easter Sunday and Art Festival

Home Group Month is coming to a close and we still have two groups to cover. Feel free to visit the groups to find the group that's right for you.

Jeff and Dianne White are the leaders of the Pendleton/Fishers Home Group. They meet on the first and third Sundays of the month from 5:30 to 7:30. They usually have dinner or a small meal together and visit for a while and then do a Bible study or discussion time together afterwards. There are quite a few families with children in this group, so childcare is provided.

The Noblesville/Cicero Home Group is led by the Nicholas's and the Murray's. They meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 at Dave and Lois White's home. Visit their group for fellowship, get to know them better, and just share life with them!

March is Home Group Month, a chance for all church members to consider joining a home group and start connecting with eachother. This week we are featuring two groups.

First is the Noblesville home group. The group started out as a men's only group, but are now inviting everyone; men and women. They meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7:00 to 8:45 at Allen Settles home off of State Road 38. If a weeknight works better for you than Sunday nights, this group may be great for you. Contact Todd Rankin, the leader of the group, for more information.

Second is the Noblesville/Westfield home group. Lead by the Hunts and the Salmons, this group meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 6:00-8:00. They meet at Dan and Sarah Salmon's home. Contact them to see if you can visit the group to meet everyone and to see if this group is right for you.