January 26
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 3:07PM From Pastor Dennis:
Ever been on a long trip… perhaps traveling across our fine nation? When arriving at Wyoming, some think, Wow! We’ve come a long way! For others, they think, Wow! We have so far yet to go! Both can be encouraging thoughts, especially when you realize you’re on a journey and eventually you’re going home.
That’s a great picture of BEING THE CHURCH and BLESSING THE WORLD! That’s a great picture of NewLife. We only began in 1998… and we’ve come very far. God has done and continues to do wonderful things in our midst and for his glory. Yet… when we look around us… when we look at our community, when we see brokenness in people’s lives, when we see people living life outside of the presence of the Lord, in darkness, without purpose, hurting themselves and others even while trying to find meaning… it reminds us… we have a long way to go!
NewLife… we’re on an adventure… and eventually we’re going home. Let’s make the most of the adventure! I want you to know that 20 people gathered in prayer last night for you. These pray-ers prayed that WE would continue to be transformed into the likeness of Christ… SO THAT Christ might be displayed IN US to THOSE WHO DO NOT YET KNOW HIM!!!
I encourage you to read 2 Corinthians 3 and 4. But now, hear a few key verses:
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (3:18)
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ… For God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. (4:4, 6)
Let’s stay on the journey of Being the Church and Blessing the World
Other News:
Wind & Fire Men’s Event: Saturday, January 28 at Grace Church at Middleburg Heights. Cost: $20 per person. It is not too late to sign up. Call the office at 740-694-5433. They will meet at the NewLife Church parking lot to car pool at 7 a.m. Saturday.
Alliance Women Adventures in Leadership Training: Saturday, February 4 at 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Worship Center. All women who lead others either at home, work, or church are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served as we learn together from our instructor, Lori Turner. You can sign up on the Quick Response Form Sunday or call the office. Questions? Contact Carolyn Turner at 419-564-3648 or Lora Thoen at 740-694-6010.
2011 Annual Report Sunday will be February 5. Rejoice in what God has done!
Behind the Mask Purity Retreat: February 10-12, for girls in grades 7-12. Cost: $85 per person (scholarships available). Registration deadline is this Sunday, January 29. Questions? Contact Michelle Oswalt at 419-571-2019 or youth@nlifecma.org.
In case of inclement weather go to our website at www.nlifecma.org or listen to 93.7/1300, 106.1/1400, 90.9, or watch 10 TV for closing information.
Prayer and Praise:
Steve, Angela and Elias Ball to have safe travels starting today through February 16 for their International Adoptions. Also be praying for Angela’s father who has been having mini strokes and is at Riverside. He has 90% blockage in his carotid artery and will be having surgery while they are gone. You may follow them on their journey through this blog www.saball04.bogspot.com. Attached you will also find an itinerary of their trip so you can pray daily for their travels.
Mike and Annie Currier’s son Nick is running a temp of 101.5 and has been for a ten days. He has had many tests done and nothing found. The doctor wants to send him to an infectious disease doctor at Children's today or tomorrow. Annie would like to wait until Monday to see if this goes away. Please pray for healing and pray for Mike and Annie as they want to make the best decision for Nick.
Janet Anthony, Carolyn Staiger, Diane White and Denise Smith Honduras trip: Attached you will find prayer requests for the Kidz at Heart International Ministry Trip.