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Creating a godly atmosphere with a spirit of excellence!
If you haven't seen the "Music" page, there you will find video of the specials we have in church each Sunday. Mike also has a special introductory greeting for everyone, plus his periodic "music notes" news letter. There's a list of songs for Sunday and a music player with a compilation of piano music played during Communion. There's about an hour of spiritual, uplifting easy listening piano music to enjoy.
If you are considering joining the New Life music ministry, contact me. Our Choir sings twice a month with special seasonal presentations. Practices are every Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Praise Team members are scheduled for worship music one Sunday a month, rehearsing the prior Thursday at 4 p.m. The Praise Band members are instrumentalists who play every Sunday to accompany the Praise Team and they rehearse every Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
If you would like to be part of the music ministry please feel free to call me at 407-683-0137. I would love to speak with you.
Blessing, Mike Thomas
If you are considering joining the New Life music ministry, contact me. Our Choir sings twice a month with special seasonal presentations. Practices are every Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Praise Team members are scheduled for worship music one Sunday a month, rehearsing the prior Thursday at 4 p.m. The Praise Band members are instrumentalists who play every Sunday to accompany the Praise Team and they rehearse every Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
If you would like to be part of the music ministry please feel free to call me at 407-683-0137. I would love to speak with you.
Blessing, Mike Thomas
Greeters/Bulletin Team
Greet guests and members with a smile to make everyone feel welcome; distribute bulletins as needed. This is a fun ministry that doesn't take any extra time since you are already here. Give it a try. You'll meet other people you might not otherwise get a chance to meet.
Contact Duane and Carol at 352-399-2441 or email duabenn@hotmail.com
Café Ministry
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Offer coffee and a sweet treat with a “good morning” smile on Sunday morning. Talk about easy. And you get a free sample just for helping.
To get involved, contact Nancye Etter at 352-643-0671 or nancyeetter@gmail.com.
To get involved, contact Nancye Etter at 352-643-0671 or nancyeetter@gmail.com.
Baptism Events Team
We create a prayerful atmosphere that shares the love of Jesus to those being baptized and ensures participants are provided with a helpful, comfortable, and caring experience. This is the ultimate service.
Contact the Church office by clicking here
Volunteer Opportunity
Parking & Safety Ministries - helpers are needed with good observation and communication skills to serve in our Parking & Safety Ministries.
To help with Parking contact: Roger Long - rogerlongtx@gmail.com
To help with Security contact: Frank Sheasley - Sheasley@fastmail.fm
Parking & Safety Ministries - helpers are needed with good observation and communication skills to serve in our Parking & Safety Ministries.
To help with Parking contact: Roger Long - rogerlongtx@gmail.com
To help with Security contact: Frank Sheasley - Sheasley@fastmail.fm
and Medical Response Teams
Coordinate security measures for NLCC grounds, facilities, church services and special programs, and provide a calm, reassuring, approachable presence in an emergency. And to Ensure people receive competent, intermediate medical help while waiting for a 911 response. Both teams currently have positions available. If you are interested in serving in those areas, please contact Frank Sheasley for safety at sheasley@fastmail.fm or Carl Hortin for parking at crhortin@yahoo.com.
For more information about this essential ministry contact Frank Sheasley at 317-385-7718 or email Sheasley@Fastmail.FM
Hands Helping Hands Ministry
HHH meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. We make fidget blankets, clothing protectors, and others necessary items for loved ones dealing with Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, Hospice, etc. No sewing or other experience is needed. Anyone can be a part of this ministry. This is a wonderful, fun, and heartfelt Ministry for those with a gift or desire to serve. We also welcome donations of hand and dish towels, and textured and furry fabrics from anyone who would like to help.
Hands Helping Hands has also partnered with Kindred Hospice in Ocala and has provided them with over a hundred fidget blankets and clothing protectors. One week during the pandemic they made and donated 100 masks to this hospice organization.
Hands Helping Hands has also partnered with Kindred Hospice in Ocala and has provided them with over a hundred fidget blankets and clothing protectors. One week during the pandemic they made and donated 100 masks to this hospice organization.
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Patti McLain oversees the “Hands Helping Hands” ministry. The folks in this ministry make a variety of articles for people in care facilities and nursing homes, things like “fidget blankets” and clothing protectors. If you are not sure what those are, you need to talk to Patti. She usually attends both Sunday services and she is not difficult to find.
(Read about Hands Helping Hands our Newsletter.)
If you have an interest and want to know more give Patti McLain a call or just show up at one of their meetings.
Sign up in the Foyer - All are Welcome! Contact Patti McLain at 413-374-2175
(Read about Hands Helping Hands our Newsletter.)
If you have an interest and want to know more give Patti McLain a call or just show up at one of their meetings.
Sign up in the Foyer - All are Welcome! Contact Patti McLain at 413-374-2175
A grief support ministry, Led by Norma Bryant
Living with Loss is a support group for those dealing with a significant loss. We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Whether you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, loss of health, or loss of a loved one's health, you are welcome to attend. Each meeting lasts an hour during which information is shared about the grieving process. There is always opportunity for participants to share their feelings and experiences. But those who wish to just listen are encouraged to do so as well!
Our conversations are grounded in the love of God through Christ Jesus. For more information, please call Norma Bryant at 330-619-0826.
Whether you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, loss of health, or loss of a loved one's health, you are welcome to attend. Each meeting lasts an hour during which information is shared about the grieving process. There is always opportunity for participants to share their feelings and experiences. But those who wish to just listen are encouraged to do so as well!
Our conversations are grounded in the love of God through Christ Jesus. For more information, please call Norma Bryant at 330-619-0826.
Opportunities for ministry during the week
Prayer/Card Ministry
We could use volunteers to help send out greeting cards and in praying for those on the prayer list.
We meet each Wednesday morning at 9am in the Fellowship Center.
For more information, contact Terry Hazard at 352-250-7727.
We meet each Wednesday morning at 9am in the Fellowship Center.
For more information, contact Terry Hazard at 352-250-7727.
Small groups are a vital part of NLCC's commitment to spiritual growth. Our groups are spread throughout the community, and we encourage everyone to participate. These groups meet in host homes, at church, and online to study and discuss selected topics. Some groups take a summer break.
Groups are encouraged to remain together. While there will be the flexibility to move between groups, the goal is long-term bonding to share life and ministry together.
Many are asking about getting involved in a small group. We still have several small groups meeting but they are maxed out in size. Also, many of our small groups have disbanded for a few reasons, Covid being the big one. Much of that danger has passed and with the return of our seasonal members, we are seeking some of you to host or facilitate a new small group. We need people from all areas of the Villages.
This is a fun and fruitful extension of church life and we will be providing some training for the leaders.
Please pray about getting involved. Visit the Activities Counter if you have questions. Chuck Costolo (814-392-3215) or Dennis Nelson (630-205-3732), will be there to help.
Groups are encouraged to remain together. While there will be the flexibility to move between groups, the goal is long-term bonding to share life and ministry together.
Many are asking about getting involved in a small group. We still have several small groups meeting but they are maxed out in size. Also, many of our small groups have disbanded for a few reasons, Covid being the big one. Much of that danger has passed and with the return of our seasonal members, we are seeking some of you to host or facilitate a new small group. We need people from all areas of the Villages.
This is a fun and fruitful extension of church life and we will be providing some training for the leaders.
Please pray about getting involved. Visit the Activities Counter if you have questions. Chuck Costolo (814-392-3215) or Dennis Nelson (630-205-3732), will be there to help.
(updated 9/15/21)
Join men the third Tuesday of each month at the church at 8 a.m. for breakfast, devotion and fellowship.
Watch for the announcement of the next Men's Breakfast.
Contact Gary Nellans at 574 270-8258 or email gmnell@yahoo.com
Watch for the announcement of the next Men's Breakfast.
Contact Gary Nellans at 574 270-8258 or email gmnell@yahoo.com
For all women of NLCC, opportunities for fellowship and service are planned throughout the year such as Bible studies, a Christmas luncheon, and a raffle to benefit Rapha International. Occasionally special speakers are invited or local trips are organized.
Contact Judy Lugar at 352-430-2350 or email jelugar@yahoo.com for more information
Contact Judy Lugar at 352-430-2350 or email jelugar@yahoo.com for more information
Sign up this Sunday to be included in an existing New Life Women’s Fellowship Group.
Each group has a hostess who will help in communicating and getting the group together. Groups meet monthly for various activities - most popular are shop-ping, lunch, neighborhood pools, and sightseeing. This is an excellent way to meet new people and get better acquainted!
For information call the Church office at 352-261-5333.
Each group has a hostess who will help in communicating and getting the group together. Groups meet monthly for various activities - most popular are shop-ping, lunch, neighborhood pools, and sightseeing. This is an excellent way to meet new people and get better acquainted!
For information call the Church office at 352-261-5333.
A Fellowship of Single Women, Widows, & Caregivers. Our meetings are a great time of fun, food, sharing, and getting to know other single women at New Life. Single women (members and non-members) gather to support each other and to have a friend with whom to talk or to go to social events.
See the Announcements page about upcoming events.
See the Announcements page about upcoming events.
For questions or more information Contact Cheryl Sorensen at 865-406-8113
or email cherylsorensen286@gmail.com
or email cherylsorensen286@gmail.com
