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2014 Holy Ghost Wiener Roast
Friday, October 31st, 5 – 9
PM,
Deep Creek campus
DON’T MISS
THE FUN!
Hay maze also open Wednesday, 10/22 – Thursday, 10/30, 6 – 9 PM
Pastor Dan & Rhonda Backens
Bridges Over Troubled Waters
Storms. Live any significant length of time, and I promise you will find yourself in one of these. And it’s
amazing how quickly these storms can arise. I’m convinced that often it’s not the severity of the storm that
is so devastating, but how quickly the storms of our life can appear.
When I think of storms, I often think of Job. Few people in the history of the world have faced the severity and
suddenness of his devastation. Yet what is unbelievable to me is Job’s response: he blessed the Lord and worshipped.
What a response! What a way to deal with unbelievable news about things that cut to the core of our being!
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Wristbands available now!
Advance prices: $9 adults
(13+); $7 kids; 2 & under free
At the event: $12/$10/free
Candy donations being
received at all campuses!
I wish I could say that throughout my life my first response to the storms that came up faster than my mind could
process or the storms that pushed me beyond my emotional limits was worship. But if I’m honest, I often find a place of
despair or complaining faster than a place of worship. Yet I know that worshippers always walk with a greater sense of
peace and witness a greater sense of His abiding presence than those who choose to speak words of death rather
than life.
Worship becomes the bridge that connects my heart with God’s heart. The Lord’s words of “Peace be still” ride on a
bridge of worship that simultaneously connects my storm and my soul with His presence. It is worship that lead us to a
place of exaltation (Psalm 145) and through seasons of wilderness (Psalm 42). It is worship that invokes in us a sense
of thanksgiving (Psalm 100), joy (Psalm 122), and repentance (Psalm 31). Worship brings us through places of
deliverance (Psalm 25) and grants us guidance in life (Psalm 119). Maybe most importantly, worship leads our heart
into a place of deeper devotion (Psalm 27).
As a church family, let’s build some bridges of worship that rise above troubled waters. It’s a journey of eternal
proportions with a divine destination: His heart.
Pastor Joel
October 11 & 12, 2014
Welcome, Guests!
To help you feel a little more at home, here’s a snapshot of what to expect in today’s
service. Our worship includes a variety of musical styles, all having the
primary purpose of exalting the Lord. Some songs will have a gospel
feel, others will have a contemporary flavor, and some will be
traditional. During worship you may see:
 Raising of hands
 Spontaneous singing
 Clapping
 Public prophecy
 Special music by the choir and worship team
Whatever the style, we hope you find our worship to be wholehearted unto the Lord and
done with a spirit of excellence. You will find that the dress here is semi-casual. Children’s
programs are available for infants through 5th grade at all three campuses. Kids
Clubhouse at Ghent is located at the east end of the building. Kids Creek at Deep Creek is
located at the north end of the building. Kids Cove at Kempsville is located on the west
side of the building. Our elementary program, Ablaze, is available for 1 st through 5th
graders. At Ghent, check in at the Clubhouse; at Deep Creek – room 200; and Kempsville
– multi-purpose room (140). Elementary age children attend the worship portion of the
service with their families until they are released to their age-appropriate ministry.
Special Evening Service with Bob Sorge teaching from
his book A Covenant with My Eyes. From the book: “Get ready for
a bold call to sexual consecration like you’ve never read. For
men. For women. For young and old…The Lord is inviting you to
make an actual covenant concerning what your eyes will look
upon. He is extending grace to attain the purity for which your
heart has yearned.” With IHOP Kansas City, Bob Sorge teaches
and writes on personal intimacy with Jesus. Sunday, October 19th, 6:00 PM, KV
sanctuary.
Live Soaking Prayer at KV
Joy Francis will be the guest facilitator for soaking prayer at the Kempsville
campus on Monday, October 20th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the sanctuary.
Connect’s Movie Night is October 24th
Singles… come and relax in Connect’s “living room”
during a free movie night at 7:00 PM on Friday, October
24th! “God’s Not Dead” will be featured at the Kempsville campus. Popcorn and beverages provided. Please bring your favorite movie
snack to share. Connect is a community of singles ages 30 and up. Questions?
Email [email protected].
A typical service lasts about 100 minutes and divides approximately according to this
schedule:
Praise & worship
30 minutes
Ministry time
10 minutes
Announcements, offering, 15 minutes
& release of children
Practical teaching
45 minutes
We believe…
 You matter to God.
 Heaven and Hell are real.
 Jesus, God’s Son, died because of your sin, and rose again.
 When you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are saved.
 The Bible is true and relevant for your life.
 The Holy Spirit will give you the power to live a life of victory.
Transethnicity
We are a church that intentionally seeks to transcend our cultural and ethnic
differences by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
New Life Providence offers nine worship services in a variety of sizes and venues. Pick up
a full schedule at the information center.
Attendance for October 4 & 5: 3,518
Church Picnic at all Campuses
October 18 & 19
SPEAKER
Steve Kurrle
 former police officer
 leads a Life Group
with his wife, Betsy
SPEAKER
Jeremy Miller
 Leader of Church without Walls
ministry to the homeless
 graduate of Bethany Bible Training Center
NLP READERS’ CIRCLE: Connecting Women through Books
Saturday, October 25th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON, KV campus, room 132
Enjoy brunch, specialty coffee drinks, and connect with
other women in a relaxed setting. We’ll discuss this month’s
book, Listen to Your Life by Valorie Burton, but feel free
to come even if you haven’t read the book. Also bring
along books and CDs you would like to swap.
$6 in advance; $8 at the door. Childcare available if you
register and pay by October 22nd – $5 for the first child; $2
each additional child. Sign up and pay at the church office or
at newlifeprovidence.com.
For more information, contact Peggy Homesly at 777-8933
or [email protected].
OPPORTUNITIES FROM OTHER MINISTRIES
Are you a Christian attracted to the same
sex? Announcing the start of a free sexual identity therapy group for
Christians who experience same-sex attraction. The focus of the group
will be on how Christian sexual minorities experience the church, their
emotional experience of God, and the challenge of shame. If you are
interested in joining the group, please contact Dr. Mark Yarhouse at
[email protected] or by phone at 352.4829. We plan to start on
Tuesday, October 21st, 6:30-8:00 PM.
DNA Booster
for young women 18 – 35 (or thereabouts)
Annual NLP Missions Fest
Friday, October 24, 7:00 PM – MIDNIGHT
Theme: "Beyond!"
Ghent campus
November 7-9, 2014
Cost: $5.00 “early bird” pricing;
With special guests, the "En-Kata Choir" from Tanzania,
$10.00 at the door
Africa. Stay tuned for further details!
Childcare: $5.00 for
first child; $2.00 for
Host homes needed for Friday-Sunday, November 7-9.
Would you be willing to host four or more members of the each additional child
En-Kata Choir for three nights? These people are all
Register at:
about fellowship, not amenities, and would rather sleep
newlifeprovidence.com
on the floor or share a bed than stay in a home alone.
Contact Pastor Doug at [email protected].
Save the Dates!
DON’T MISS
THE FUN!
OPPORTUNITIES FROM OTHER MINISTRIES
Daughters of Life Fall Luncheon
October 25, 2014, 12 – 2:30 PM,
NLP KV auditorium
Tickets $25; purchase at daughtersoflife.com
The Daughters of Life is an organization of
positive women extending ourselves to bring
hope, encouragement, and stability into the
lives of others.
Questions? Contact: Dr. Charlene Winley at
[email protected]
New Life Providence has three locations:
Kempsville (KV) 1244 Thompkins Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464  757.227.6930
Deep Creek (DC) 423 Shell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323  757.673.6300
Ghent (GH) 1420 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517  757.222.8285
We are a member church of New Life Ministries International and The Mosaix Global Network.
@nlpchurch
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live band
face painting
hay maze
hayrides
photo booth
games/prizes
G-Force Spin
Gladiator Joust
square dancing
moonwalk
candy
HGWR 2014
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