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New Life Presbyterian Church
MINISTRIES SUPPORTED
BY NEW LIFE DRESHER
Northeast Community Church Partnership
Serge Gibraltar Team Partnership
Alpha Pregnancy Services
Bethany Christian Services
Eastern PA Presbytery Church Planting
Presbyterian Church in America
Whosoever Gospel Mission (Resurrection Offering)
ESL (Resurrection Offering)
International Justice Mission (Resurrection Offering)
Hunting Park Christian Academy (Resurrection Offering)
Children’s Jubilee Fund (Resurrection Offering)
Medical Ministry Int’l (Resurrection Offering)
Kianga Kids (Resurrection Offering)
David and Debra Almack, Philadelphia, CLC Int’l
Eric and Karen Brauer, Europe, Serge
John and Sue Burch, Atlanta, Mission to the World
Robert and Lois Carr, Philadelphia, Mission to N. America
Tom and Jan Courtney, Europe, Solas
Richard and Robyn Crane, Florida, Mission to the World
Ellen Dykas, Philadelphia, Harvest USA
Jon and Tracy Eide, HMA, Mission to the World
Meredith and Sandy Elder, Philadelphia, Serge
Jodee Fortner, Peru, Medical Mission Int’l—Canada
Dan and Gini Herron, Spain, Serge
Mike and Judy Hollenbach, Easton, Bridge Community
Church
Andrew and Mary King, Penn State University, Intervarsity
Steve and Jessica Lutz, Penn State University, CCO
Jeff and Jodie McMullen, Philadelphia, Serge
Rose Marie Miller, England, Serge
Tom and Lisa Seelinger, North Carolina,
Mission to the World
David and Eowyn Stoddard, Berlin, Mission to the World
In addition, NLD maintains a presence in N. Africa
NEW LIFE DIACONATE
DEACONS
Dave Fischer
Rob Radcliff
Dave Frearson **
Paul Thress *
Brian Gill **
Ed Wright
Rich Knudsen
Randy Yardumian
Scott Lauer
DEACONESSES
Pam Baird
Donna McLaughlin **
Julie Courtney**
Janet Snyder *
Dyan Fischer
Maryanne Soper
Patti Kane
Kelly Yardumian
STAFF
Ron Lutz, Pastor
Joshua Earman, Assistant Pastor
Anthony Gammage, Assistant Pastor
Women’s Ministries
Annie Notary, Coordinator
Children’s Ministries
Debbie Leonard, Director
Beth Anne Lesshafft, Assistant
Presbyterian Church of Dresher
Student Ministries
Todd Hill, Director
Jacob Lee, Assistant
April 12, 2015
Crossroads
Tim Gorbey, Coordinator
Worship
Joyce Johnson, Coordinator
Outreach Partner
Laurel Kehl
Office
Michael Todd, Treasurer
Ward Shope, Church Administrator
Carol Rhodes, Secretary
Fae Hicks, Secretary
Andrew Bors, Communication Specialist
Prelude
Call to Worship: Jeremiah 33:3
Scripture Songs: I Timothy 4:12: Matthew 17:20
I Will Worship
Prayer of Confession
Scripture Song: Psalm 40:1-2
General Offering
NEW LIFE ELDERS
STRATEGIC TEAM
Dave Almack
Jeff Nitz
Sam Chez
Bill Parr
Joe Johnson
Nothing But the Blood
Scripture Songs: Philippians 4:6-7: I Corinthians 16:13-14
Children Dismissed
Lord, for Your Glory
SHEPHERDING TEAM
Don Beebe
Jeff McMullen
Meredith Elder *
Paul MacQueen
Keith Humphreys
Ward Shope *
Don Joos
Dave Solt
Justin King *
Keith Soper
Kevin Krasinski
Missions Moment: Tom and Jan Courtney
ELDERS AT LARGE
Jim Baird
Jeff Stark
Deacons’ Offering
Currently on Sabbatical *
Currently on Extended Leave **
Church Office: 215-641-1100 Fax: 215-641-1107
New Life Church, 2015 S. Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025
www.newlifedresher.org
New Life is a local church of the Presbyterian Church in America.
Congregational Prayer
Sermon: “Our Father in Heaven”, Ron Lutz, preaching
Communion
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
There is a Redeemer
Benediction
Please silence your cellular phones during the service.
Welcome
Welcome!
New Life News
Announcements
Have you ever had a friend stop speaking with you? When one we know
well turns their back or ignores us the pain is deep. We gather to worship
our God who will not turn his back on us and sent Jesus to restore our
relationship to God.
If you are visiting today we are glad you are here! Whether you come with
questions and curiosity about Christianity or are looking for a church to call
home we would like to get to know you. You can tell us a little about
yourself and receive updates on happenings around the church by filling out
the card in this bulletin and placing it in the offering plate at the end of the
service. Come by the info desk in the lobby to get more information about
New Life, ways to get connected to our community, and to learn more about
the many opportunities to grow in your Christian life.
For those who are interested in knowing more about New Life
Presbyterian there will be a six week course starting this morning, April 12
from 10-11am. Topics include our core beliefs as a church and what it
means to follow Jesus as a member of a local church. Join us upstairs in
room 304.
Worship
Worship Celebration
8:30 and 11:10am
“Our Father in Heaven”
Matthew 6:5-13
Ron Lutz, preaching
Joyce Johnson, worship
Anthony Gammage, prayer 8:30 service
Dave Almack, prayer 11:10 service
Nursery
Children’s Church at 8:30 and 11:10
Nursery care for infants and
toddlers is available throughout
the morning.
Children's Church is available after the
singing portion of worship. Children will
be dismissed to their classrooms at the
appropriate time. Please escort your
child to their classroom, and pick them
up promptly after the service.
Room 202: Infants-12 months
Room 201: 12-24 months
Room 208: New Mom’s Room
Room 203: 2 and 3 year old
Room 204: 4 and 5 year old
Room 206: K through 2nd Grade
New Life Directories are available. Pick up the copy with your name on it in
the lobby.
Courtney Dessert. Ron and Sue Lutz will be hosting a gathering for Tom and
Jan Courtney tonight at 6:30pm to update us on their ministry. The Courtneys
train pastors and other Christian leaders in evangelism within the European
context.
Scripture Song CDs. Scripture songs are an excellent tool for you and your family to
tuck God's word away in your heart. If you are interested in purchasing scripture songs
used in worship today - as well as others, they are available for purchase on the bookself
in the lobby for $5 per CD.
Women’s Prayer Group: A weekly women’s prayer group meets from
8-9:30am on Saturday mornings in Room 208. Hope you can join us. If you
have any questions call Dayle Godlewski (215) 576-6647 or Nancy Smith
(215) 542-2861.
We are in need of :
Pasta and pasta products
Spaghetti sauce
Rice and rice products
Macaroni and cheese
Canned fruit
Peanut butter
Jelly
Tuna
Chick peas
Please no outdated food or dented cans. Place your donations in the
tub near the kitchen door. Thanks so much to all who contribute.
General Offering Stats as of April 5, 2015
PREVIOUS WEEK
YEAR-TO-DATE
Needed:
$25,545
$357,630
Received:
$32,261
$339,934
New Life News
Children’s Ministries
School of discipleship
School of Discipleship for Children - 10:00-10:55am
Mom/Tot playgroup is this Tuesday, April 14th from 10:00 - 11:30am. This
group is open to all moms with preschoolers and younger. We meet in the
church auditorium for play, coffee, and conversation.
Kids Clubs tonight from 6:00 - 7:30pm for all kids in kindergarten through
5th grade.
Room 203
Room 205
Room 204
Room 206
Room 302
2 Year Olds
3 Year Olds
4 and 5’s
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Mother/Daughter Tea is Sunday, May 3rd. All girls in kindergarten through
5th grade and their moms are invited to attend. More information is coming.
Room 301
Room 305
Room 307
Room 303
Room 207
Grades 2 and 3
Grades 4 and 5
Junior High (6-8)
Senior High (9-12)
Special Needs (11:10)
School of Discipleship Hour 10:00-10:55am
Parenting Through the Ages
Auditorium
YOUTH MINISTRY
Sharing Our Faith
Room 306
TONIGHT: There will be Big Group youth group at the church.
The Structure of Society
Room 102
Sunday, April 19: The Sr. High will be going to serve at the Whosoever
Gospel Mission. Parents are invited to join us. We will meet at the church
at 3:15pm and return at 7:00pm.
Welcome to New Life Class
Room 304
Calendar of Events
Friday, April 24: Friday Night Jam from 7-9:30pm. The Jr. High will be
doing Laser Tag!
THIS WEEK:
Home Groups meet throughout the week
TODAY,6-7:30pm
Kids Clubs, JH and SH Youth
Tuesday, 10-11:30am
Mom-Tot Playgroup
Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm
Women’s Evening Bible Study
All-Church Nursery Rotation
Tuesday, 7-10pm
Crossroads (Young Adult)
TODAY–
NEXT WEEK–
Wednesday, 9:15-11am
Women’s Bible Study
Early—Lisa McKernan, Amanda
Gisondi, Emily Pinguli, Joel and
Laura Andrews
Early—Donna Stark, Jaime Gleason,
Matt Notary, RuthAnne Burke, Staci
and Andrew Runion
NEXT SUNDAY, 3:15-7pm
SH at Whosoever Gospel Mission
NEXT SUNDAY, 6-7:30pm
Kids Clubs, JH Youth
Middle—Pat Solt, Kevin Evans,
Deb Almack, Deb Shope, Brian Gill
Middle—Holly Tuttle, Katie Ruby,
Eileen Kelly, Meredith Elder,
Melanie Kauffman
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 19: Anthony Gammage, preaching
Tim Gorbey, Casey Kreines: worship
April 24-26: Women’s Retreat
May 7: National Day of Prayer—NLD
May 15-17: Youth Family Camping Trip at Hickory Run State Park. All
youth families are invited to attend! Please RSVP to Jacob Lee or Todd Hill
no later than April 19.
Late—Liz Ahn, Joanne Markowitz,
Ryan Markowitz, Liz Lawhorn
Late—Sarah Osthaus, Ihna Cho,
Cindy Jeffes, Rosie Jeffes,
Tim Vorwald
For a full calendar, visit our website at www.newlifedresher.org
Sermon Notes
New Life News
“Our Father in Heaven”
Prayer Focus—Tom and Jan Courtney
Ron Lutz, preaching
Matthew 6:5-13
April 12, 2015
Tom and Jan Courtney serving with SOLAS in Europe.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful financial support and your prayer
support of us. God is at work in answer to your prayers!
Ivan, the most recent Solas intern in Slovakia, along with his pastor Ben,
organized their first Solas outreach Quench event. Slovakia recently held
a referendum on same-sex marriage. This was a fantastic beginning as the
church took the gospel to the streets (a gay bar), and communicated its
truth in a culturally appropriate way. Please keep praying for Ivan and
Ben as they spearhead this ministry.
The Spanish translation of The God Question series is moving
forward. Ask the Lord to use this excellent series in a powerful way to
reach many Spaniards (and Latinos) with the Gospel.
Tom has been asked to preach in a church in Campbeltown on the west
coast of Scotland on May 3. Leaders in this church came to the SolasConnect training week and are now interested in the possibility of a Solas
intern working in their midst. Pray that we will know God’s will clearly
regarding the right person for this opportunity.
Tom, will be attending the annual Europe Leadership Forum from May 29
to June 4 in Wisla, Poland. He will be assisting in conducting an
abbreviated Solas-Connect training for two groups of Polish pastors. Pray
that God will orchestrate the planning and details, enabling these Polish
leaders to be better equipped to communicate the gospel effectively in
their own culture.
Kianga Crafts
There will be a jewelry making workshop this Saturday, April 18 from 9:30am
-12:30pm here at NLD. Use our interesting African beads and tools to learn
some basic techniques for making earrings or share what you already know
with others. Bring your own jewelry-making tools, if you have them.
*Donate what you make to Kianga Crafts be sold to benefit children’s
healthcare in Kenya or
* Buy a pair of earrings you make for $12 or make 4 pairs of earrings for
Kianga Crafts and then you can make a pair for yourself to keep!
Prayer of Belief: Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I
ever before believed, but, through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared
hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment and offering
forgiveness. I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior. Amen.
Bring a daughter, a friend or a neighbor. Have fun and help promote Kianga
Kids ministry. RSVP to Lois Carr ([email protected] ) so she can bring
enough supplies.