A message from Matt
Sunday’s worship was so good, especially the music! Along with the congregational singing there were two special numbers that added so much. Cheryl De Jonge played “This is my Father’s World” as a piano solo. Cheryl was our pianist for six years, so I know a little about how she goes about things. She doesn’t just reach in a drawer and pull out something to play. Cheryl’s preparation begins with seeking what God would want her to play. That makes what she does so meaningful and special. Thanks, Cheryl.
In addition to Cheryl, Amy Thomas and our choir and orchestra sang and played the powerful song, “I Bless Your Name”. It was great. If you were not present, I encourage you to watch the on-line service from our website. Sunday was the choir and orchestra’s last day for a while. They are taking their well-deserved summer break. I will miss them because I think they add so much to our worship. But in a month or so they will be back.
If you want to see how it was built, visit, this site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peR-AePmSBw. The Ark Encounter is associated with The Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY. The website for The Ark Encounter is, https://arkencounter.com/ and for the Creation museum, htttps://creationmuseum.org/. I encourage you to visit them.
Matt Malott
(there is a lot more. See this weeks newsletter.)
In addition to Cheryl, Amy Thomas and our choir and orchestra sang and played the powerful song, “I Bless Your Name”. It was great. If you were not present, I encourage you to watch the on-line service from our website. Sunday was the choir and orchestra’s last day for a while. They are taking their well-deserved summer break. I will miss them because I think they add so much to our worship. But in a month or so they will be back.
If you want to see how it was built, visit, this site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peR-AePmSBw. The Ark Encounter is associated with The Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY. The website for The Ark Encounter is, https://arkencounter.com/ and for the Creation museum, htttps://creationmuseum.org/. I encourage you to visit them.
Matt Malott
(there is a lot more. See this weeks newsletter.)
A message from Mike
Well, summertime is here again, and we tend to see some folks gone for the
season. It has been wonderful to see so many new faces, and I am constantly
speaking with new people who are feeling blessed by New Life.
Thank you for worshipping the Lord and bringing a sacrifice of praise to Him each week. Please check out the playlist that we put in the newsletter on Wednesdays. These are the songs we will be singing as a congregation.
season. It has been wonderful to see so many new faces, and I am constantly
speaking with new people who are feeling blessed by New Life.
Thank you for worshipping the Lord and bringing a sacrifice of praise to Him each week. Please check out the playlist that we put in the newsletter on Wednesdays. These are the songs we will be singing as a congregation.
I wanted to continue to remind you of several things. We will be hosting the Julian Bond Jazz trio on July 31st. They will be in our services that morning as sort of a preview for the evening concert. I hope that all of you will attend. I wanted to do something a little different this summer and I think this will be a great way to showcase some extremely talented guys who love the Lord, and do what they do best.
Blessings, Mike
A message from Catherine Daugherty
Catherine Daugherty
The Women’s Ministry Prayer Retreat on July 9th is fast approaching. Since it was summertime, I didn’t know how many women would give up a summer Saturday to spend at New Life. I should not be surprised that the numbers are well past 60 and climbing to 70 participants! New Life women LOVE to get together! There is still time to sign up and invite a friend!
We plan to begin with coffee, have a lovely lunch provided by Marlene and friends, and end with an encouraging prayer activity in the afternoon. While our time together will be very intentional and purposeful, we will also have fun! We need 10 NEW items donated for our activity for some extra unique fun. Do you have a “regifting closet” or a NEW item you don’t plan to use that you want to DONATE to women’s ministry for the prayer retreat? If you do, please contact me as soon as possible. The sky is the limit for the item you might donate! Let’s see what things we can come up with for the retreat!
We plan to begin with coffee, have a lovely lunch provided by Marlene and friends, and end with an encouraging prayer activity in the afternoon. While our time together will be very intentional and purposeful, we will also have fun! We need 10 NEW items donated for our activity for some extra unique fun. Do you have a “regifting closet” or a NEW item you don’t plan to use that you want to DONATE to women’s ministry for the prayer retreat? If you do, please contact me as soon as possible. The sky is the limit for the item you might donate! Let’s see what things we can come up with for the retreat!
I want to remind you about the women's ministry event coming to New Life women on Saturday, October 15. Michele Pillar is a Christian singer, songwriter, author, and beautiful woman-of-God. She will be presenting her program called The Clothes-line Lady. We want our snowbirds to be sure and mark their calendars to return to The Villages in time for this event on October 15. I researched scripture, looking for God's Word on why gathering together is essential. God has a lot to say to us about being together. Paul told the Thessalonians, "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing" (1 Thessalonians 5:11.)
A message from Gary Serago
Monday September 12th at 11 am in the Fellowship Center I will begin a new six-week class on "All You Need To Know To Improve Your Prayer Life". We will be learning from the "prayers" of Hezekiah, Hannah, Nehemiah, Daniel, and Jonah.
We have a container next to Room 150 where these items can be deposited. Fred and Molly Plantz deliver these items to Indiana.
We have a container next to Room 150 where these items can be deposited. Fred and Molly Plantz deliver these items to Indiana.
Discovering Your Place at NL - will be taught on July 2, from 8:30 - noon, lunch will be provided after the class. In this class you will discover your Spiritual Gifts, Personality Profile and Ministry Passions. This class will help you find out where God wants to use you here at New Life.
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In His Grip, Gary
We thank our wonderful staff for their excellent leadership in handling the worship services last week in Matt’s absence. We are so blessed to have such a dedicated staff family at New Life.
Our finance team is in need of counters and financial secretaries. If you would like to help in this area or need more info about the positions, please contact Mary King at 1901mek@gmail.com. Hope to see you Sunday.
Please call on us if you have a need. Remember, we are here for you!
Our finance team is in need of counters and financial secretaries. If you would like to help in this area or need more info about the positions, please contact Mary King at 1901mek@gmail.com. Hope to see you Sunday.
Please call on us if you have a need. Remember, we are here for you!
David Wheeler & your NLCC Elder Board
