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For information about events and announcements, call the Church office at 352-261-5333 or click here.
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Upcoming Events
Christmas Blessings Tree
If you are new to New Life, let us introduce you to our annual Christmas Blessings Tree.
For the past several years the New Life family has contributed to a local ministry called Caring Hands, a ministry of First Baptist Church, Wildwood. By the first week in December when contributions are picked up our foyer is usually filled with toys, games, clothes, books, bicycles, and monetary gifts.
There is only one more Sunday before the gifts are picked up, so we encourage you to put unwrapped gifts for children of all ages - infants to teenagers - under the blessings tree Sunday or bring it by the church this week.
In addition to the Christmas gifts, Caring Hands Ministry also provides a large basket of food to each needy family in the Wildwood area.
For the past several years the New Life family has contributed to a local ministry called Caring Hands, a ministry of First Baptist Church, Wildwood. By the first week in December when contributions are picked up our foyer is usually filled with toys, games, clothes, books, bicycles, and monetary gifts.
There is only one more Sunday before the gifts are picked up, so we encourage you to put unwrapped gifts for children of all ages - infants to teenagers - under the blessings tree Sunday or bring it by the church this week.
In addition to the Christmas gifts, Caring Hands Ministry also provides a large basket of food to each needy family in the Wildwood area.
Women's Christmas Brunch
“The Gift Left Unopened”
Women's Ministry Brunch: New Life Women’s Ministries
Christmas Brunch!
Saturday, December 11th
10:30 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.in the NLCC Fellowship Hall
Women's Ministry Brunch: New Life Women’s Ministries
Christmas Brunch!
Saturday, December 11th
10:30 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m.in the NLCC Fellowship Hall
Food * Fun * Program * Caroling* Music by the NLCC Men’s Trio
Tickets are $20, available in NLCC Foyer. Sold out - Waiting List Only
Tickets are $20, available in NLCC Foyer. Sold out - Waiting List Only
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If you can help with these things in any way,
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The Prayer & Card ministry needs volunteers. They meet Wednesday mornings in the Fellowship Center from 9-10am. For info contact Terry Hazard at 352-250-7727.
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We really need interested people on the tech platform. Contact Mike Thomas (407-683-0137, Mike@nlchristian.org) or Jeff Buford (309-531-7085, jlbuford@outlook.com).
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NLCC Lunch Bunch
Watch here for the next Luncheon. When it is announced you'll see it here.
There is a signup sheet at the Activities Counter in the foyer. Driving directions are there also. We ask you to sign up early to give the restaurant plenty of notice about our group size.
If you have any comments or suggestions, contact Sharon Briggs at sharonj1@embarqmail.com.
There is a signup sheet at the Activities Counter in the foyer. Driving directions are there also. We ask you to sign up early to give the restaurant plenty of notice about our group size.
If you have any comments or suggestions, contact Sharon Briggs at sharonj1@embarqmail.com.
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Ukulele GroupChuck and Evelyn Hustig have started a group for those who want to sing and play Christian and patriotic songs on the ukulele. For information on this activity, please call Chuck or Evelyn at 352-751-6809.
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New Sermon Series
The Christmas series titled "Names on a Stocking" will have 5 exciting episodes which started November 28th. Check it out.
The links to the series and weekly sermons can be found on the "Media" page.
The links to the series and weekly sermons can be found on the "Media" page.
A message from the Elders
The Elders had the opportunity and privilege to pray over another member after the second service Sunday. We thank you for this opportunity and ask that you please let us know if you would like for us to do this for you or a loved one. James chapter 5 verse 14 tells of this process.
The “Blessing Tree” is sprouting gifts and we thank those that have provided them. If you would like to be a part of this great opportunity to make someone’s Christmas extra special, you’ll have a couple more weeks to put unwrapped gifts under the tree for a needy family in our area. Caring Hands Ministry will distribute them before Christmas.
I announced Sunday, we will be collecting a love offering for our staff, as we do each year, and present it to them before Christmas. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful group of people that work together so well. If you would like to contribute, please note on your check, or envelope, “staff gift” and the funds collected will be divided among them. We will collect for this through December the 12th.
Hope to see you Sunday. Please call on us if you have a need. Remember, we are here for you!
The “Blessing Tree” is sprouting gifts and we thank those that have provided them. If you would like to be a part of this great opportunity to make someone’s Christmas extra special, you’ll have a couple more weeks to put unwrapped gifts under the tree for a needy family in our area. Caring Hands Ministry will distribute them before Christmas.
I announced Sunday, we will be collecting a love offering for our staff, as we do each year, and present it to them before Christmas. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful group of people that work together so well. If you would like to contribute, please note on your check, or envelope, “staff gift” and the funds collected will be divided among them. We will collect for this through December the 12th.
Hope to see you Sunday. Please call on us if you have a need. Remember, we are here for you!
A message from Mike
'Tis The Season! Our choir, orchestra, tech team, and seamstresses have been working hard to make this year’s Christmas Worship Celebration something wonderful. I hope you are as excited as we are. If possible, please attend the 3:30 performance so there will be room for guests at the 6:30 showing. I believe God will be doing something special at this presentation.
Saturday, December 18th, New Life will host a group called Tuba Christmas. They are a wonderful group from the community and villages, about 75 strong, who will take our stage to perform some great holiday music on tuba and euphonium. I hope you can attend. This will definitely be something you will enjoy.
I am looking forward as well to our Christmas Eve Service. Mark that on your calendar.
I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving.
Blessings, Mike
Saturday, December 18th, New Life will host a group called Tuba Christmas. They are a wonderful group from the community and villages, about 75 strong, who will take our stage to perform some great holiday music on tuba and euphonium. I hope you can attend. This will definitely be something you will enjoy.
I am looking forward as well to our Christmas Eve Service. Mark that on your calendar.
I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving.
Blessings, Mike
A message from Matt
Monday morning I had the privilege doing three baptisms. It was something they had been thinking about and decided it was time to take care of it. I know there are a lot of people in the church who are thinking the same thing. In the Bible when people understood their need to be baptized they didn’t delay; Lydia was at a prayer meeting, a Ethiopian stopped his chariot at a pool of water, and a jailer in Philippi was baptized in the middle of the night. So, why put it off? Give me a call and let’s make this happen.
Sandwiched somewhere between Halloween and Christmas is a Thursday holiday that is slowly becoming more miniscule in the minds of millions of Americans – Thanksgiving. We've forgotten the reason for celebration that first Thanksgiving. Gratitude for survival! . . . In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had been in America less than a year. During those months, over half their original population died from disease or starvation. The Pilgrims hosted the first feast, not to try out their latest recipes, but to celebrate life with their Indian friends and give thanks to God for His provision in difficult circumstances.
Perhaps you'd like to redirect your attitude toward gratitude this year. Here are a few suggestions:
• Write Bible verses that name the attributes of God on fruit-shaped cut-outs. Place them in a basket. Each day draw one out and think about ways you have experienced each of God's qualities.
• Think about reasons for ingratitude. Most of us are incredibly blessed, yet we find reasons to complain.
• Think of someone you love and appreciate, but rarely see. Make plans to call, send a card, or visit that person.
• Focus on praising God. Thank God for material provision, physical health, spiritual blessings, our country, our church, and family.
Use your creativity to come up with others and enjoy making Thanksgiving a holiday to remember. (Read the whole column in this Newsletter)
Sandwiched somewhere between Halloween and Christmas is a Thursday holiday that is slowly becoming more miniscule in the minds of millions of Americans – Thanksgiving. We've forgotten the reason for celebration that first Thanksgiving. Gratitude for survival! . . . In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had been in America less than a year. During those months, over half their original population died from disease or starvation. The Pilgrims hosted the first feast, not to try out their latest recipes, but to celebrate life with their Indian friends and give thanks to God for His provision in difficult circumstances.
Perhaps you'd like to redirect your attitude toward gratitude this year. Here are a few suggestions:
• Write Bible verses that name the attributes of God on fruit-shaped cut-outs. Place them in a basket. Each day draw one out and think about ways you have experienced each of God's qualities.
• Think about reasons for ingratitude. Most of us are incredibly blessed, yet we find reasons to complain.
• Think of someone you love and appreciate, but rarely see. Make plans to call, send a card, or visit that person.
• Focus on praising God. Thank God for material provision, physical health, spiritual blessings, our country, our church, and family.
Use your creativity to come up with others and enjoy making Thanksgiving a holiday to remember. (Read the whole column in this Newsletter)
Next Steps
We just had Next Steps on October 30th (<click to see photo album). There is also a poster in the church lobby on the welcome counter. About 40 people who are new to New Life came to learn a little about what this church is all about. David and Pam Perine did their usual outstanding job of organizing the whole thing. They were assisted by a large group of volunteers.
We have a lot of fun and you learn a lot. So watch for the next class announcement if you would like to know more about NLCC.
For more information contact the Church office at 352-261-5333
We have a lot of fun and you learn a lot. So watch for the next class announcement if you would like to know more about NLCC.
For more information contact the Church office at 352-261-5333
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Visitors who have decided to commit to attending NLCC on a regular basis and would like to order a permanent name badge can sign up at the Welcome Center in the church foyer.
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For information about events and announcements, call the Church office at 352-261-5333 or click here.
