Mark Your Calendar …
August 31: Girl Scout Service Unit Silver Award Workshop 6:30-7:30
September 01: Journey with Jesus Bible Study
September 01: Craft Circle Project
September 07: Leadership Team Meeting (6:30PM)
September 08: Journey with Jesus Bible Study
September 12: RALLY SUNDAY!!
September 12: Evensong
September 16: Thirsty Thursday
September 19: Girl Scout Meeting 3:30-5:30pm
September 26: Girl Scout Cadettes 3:30-5:30pm
October 23: HOWL at the MOON
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Rally Sunday and Ministry Fair! September 12! We are looking forward to a great season of fall programming at New Life. And we're kicking it off with a Rally Sunday celebration and Ministry Fair. We'll be introducing faith formation programs for people of all ages, introducing teachers and curricula. We'll be highlighting New Life's ministry teams and opportunities for everyone to jon in the mission and ministries of the church. and, we'll celebrate God's goodness and grace with some refreshments and fellowship time together! Our programming begins Sunday, September 19.
Fall Schedule:
9:00 Faith Formation -- Children and Youth/ Youth Center
9:15 Faith Formation -- Adults/Worship Center
10:15 Morning Worship
 Craft Circle! We've been talking about forming a Craft Circle for fun and fellowship for some time. Sharon Kemp has an opportunity to get us jump started THIS Wednesday, Sept 1st if you guys are game… Click here!
DIAPERS!! We need lots of diapers. All sizes for all Ages. This is our special mission for Grace Pantry this month. Bring disposable diapers each Sunday in August and we'll deliver them to Grace Pantry. And THANK YOU for all the toilet tissue you contributed last month. :)
 Music Ministry! There are some big plans for music and choir activities including some Christmas season special events ... but we need more people to participate. Prayerfully consider being part of our music ministry by becoming a singer in the choir or by playing an instrument or any other way you are inspired to make a joyful noise! See Todd ... even if you don't feel you can sing or play, you can HELP!
It's time for our August Adopt a Highway clean up. We always have a great turnout of volunteers, but we need someone to coordinate. Please contact Pastor Brad to help.
Thirsty Thursday at New Life … September 16. Join us at 7:00pm on the third Thursday each month for an evening of poetry, music and story-telling. Open mic and featured artists! Share your favorite poem or song, or simply listen and enjoy. Bring treats to share and invite a friend along! For more information, call Thirsty Thursday host Nancy Fierstien at 858-2024.
 Hey ... we are on Facebook! Visit our site. Comment. Invite. Facebook has a lot of features that can help us communicate and grow. Check it out!
Be sure to visit our Volunteer Opportunities page ... for ways YOU can serve.
Journey with Jesus - Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 pm. We are delving into the Gospel of Luke for all the challenges and questions it raises and for its life-giving proclamation of good news in troubled times. Historical context, contemporary relevance and Interactive discussion led by Pastor Brad. No experience necessary!
Paper Recycling We are recycling paper at New Life! We have two bins in the back of the Worship Center where you can bring dry paper and cardboard. Green Goddess collects at the church each Wednesday afternoon. And remember: our Girl Scouts collect aluminum cans.
“Feed my sheep!” Every Monday at 4:00 pm we gather at Grace Pantry in the City Hall parking lot to provide food to hungry people from around the area. Talk to Mary McCauley about how you can help feed hungry people right here in our own town.
What’s Firetrade Coffee? Firetrade is a non-profit coffee club that is creating mission supported coffee ‘micro-economies’ throughout the world. Enjoy 100 percent organic Arabica coffee while you support this vital mission. Talk to our Firetrade coordinators Stan and Mary Rech!
Be brave … Sign up! Take a moment to sign up on the Volunteer sheet and take an active part in community life. Whether it’s participating in worship or cleaning or providing refreshments, we’ll make sure you have everything you need to pitch in.
Do you have New Life News to share? Contact Nance on Sunday.
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