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We hope that you are able to participate in the worship of our Lord and enjoy His presence today! If you are a guest, we want to welcome you! Please fill out the information portion of this bulletin. We would love to know who you are and to answer any questions you may have. Please remove the portion you filled out along the perforated line and place it in the offering plate. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. Jesus Christ gave us this ceremony to help us remember His death and resurrection. All those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord are invited to take part during this special time. Please partake as the emblems are passed. Our time of Offering is a unique opportunity to worship. We hope that our giving is always done with joy and thanksgiving for what Jesus has already accomplished through Calvary. If you are visiting with us, Thank You. Please do not feel obligated to give as your presence today has already granted us joy. Sunday Morning Schedule 8:00 am - First Service 9:30 am - Second Service 9 - 11:00 am - Fellowship Time 9:30 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Third Service Treasurer’s Report: Weekly Need: $8,560.00 Last Week’s Offering: $7,109.51 2014 Weekly Average: $8,576.74 Capital Campaign total : $212,435.25 New Life Christian Church November 9, 2014 Sunday School is available at 9:30 am for all ages November 11 is Veteran’s Day—thank you to all who have served! *The DVD series that runs with “The Story” will be shown 15 minutes prior to each service Attendance Last Sunday: 504 Next week in service: November 16, 2014 Praise Team Practice : Team # 2 Communion & Offering Servers: 1st Service - Team # 1 2nd Service - Team #1 3rd Service - Team # 1 Communion: Steve Slama Offering: Rick Jones Communion Clean-up for November: Mike & Susie Eckel Greeters: 1st Service – Danny Edenloff 2nd Service - Jerry & Jane McCrery, JoAnn DeVolder 3rd Service - Mike Eckel Romper Room: 1st Service - Bobbi Hay, Zach Hay 2nd Service - Diane Bast, Amy Schneider 3rd Service - Vern & Peggy Engstrom 1910 Co. Rd 82 SE. Alexandria, MN 56308 Website: www.your-newlife.com Email: [email protected] Office Phone: 320-763-7051 Senior Pastor - John Taplin 808-6795 Associate Pastor - Jeremy Schneider 491-7264 Worship & Women’s - Sue Ronning 766-8559 Office Manager - Tracey Anderson 763-7051 Maintenance - Scott Eustice 808-0233 Ministers - All Christians Welcome to our Worship Service. Please feel free to stand or sit during the Praise and Worship time as you feel led. “Praise to the Lord, The Almighty” Welcome/Announcements “O Praise Him” “Made Me Glad” “10,000 Reasons” Communion Mike Munson We celebrate the Lord’s Supper every week. All who have accepted Jesus as Lord are welcome to partake individually as the emblems are passed. This is His table. Offering Fred Walter Special Music Men’s Quartet Message Series: “The Story” Week 26 - The Hour of Darkness John Taplin New Life Christian Church Elders: Our Elders are available to help in areas of spiritual guidance and direction of the church. Lee Probert - 762-9355 Randy Hansen - 762-8029 Kevin Iverson - 760-8514 Mike Munson - 766-0184 Dave Kallevig - 762-1811 Lee Brewer - 808-6335 Thank you for worshipping with us today! Information New Life Necessities Assistance Listening is Available for the Worship Service Please ask the person in the sound booth for a receiver and return following the service. You can use the ear buds provided or bring your own earphones.  We Have a Staffed Nursery for children ages 0-3 years available in the Education wing during all services.  Church Directory Online! You will need to register to be included in this great communication tool. You can include as much or as little as you would like others to see! It is: https://nlccalmn.infellowship.com/Directory Adult Sunday School is available at 9:30 am—Topic and Teachers:  “The Berean Study”- Various teachers - Fellowship Hall  “Romans” - Dean Ohman - Room 305 - also at 11:00 am (same room)  “Foundations” - Various teachers - Library  Opportunities This Week at NLCC  SUNDAY:  2:00pm  6:30 pm MONDAY:  6:45 am  9:30 am  6:15 pm  7:00 pm TUESDAY:   6:30 am  9:30 am  2:00 pm  6:30 pm WEDNESDAY:  6:25 pm  6:30 pm THURSDAY:  12:30 pm  6:30 pm  6:30 pm Anne Edenloff Memorial Service (1pm visitation) Smarge Groups - Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary, Room 107 Moms in Prayer - Room 107 Staff Meeting - Welcome Center Praise Team Practice - Sanctuary Women’s Bible Study “Twelve Ordinary Men” - Room 107 Veteran’s Day! Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study - Fellowship Hall Women’s Bible Study “Believing God” - Room 107 Senior Bible Study - Fellowship Hall Elder Meeting - Room 107 AWANA Youth Group “The Way” - @ YFC (115 8th Ave E)     Quilter’s - Room 305 Divorce Care - Room 110 Dance Practice for Variety Show - Sanctuary Coming Events         November 17-23 November 18 November 24 November 26 November 27 November 28 December 12 Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Team Leader Meeting Food Drop NO AWANA or Youth Group Thanksgiving (Office Closed) Office Closed “Thanksmas” NOTE: Items for the bulletin are due by Noon on Wednesdays.     Veterans—THANK YOU! Words are not enough for the appreciation we feel for your service! Wreaths—ONE DAY ONLY! November 9 is the only day to reserve Christmas wreaths to purchase to benefit Youth Missions. The wreaths are 24” with a large red bow and are available at $20 to be picked up Sunday, November 30. Please see the youths in the Welcome Center to purchase yours today because when Sunday is gone so will be the opportunity to get your wreath for the Christmas season. Good News. Great Joy. Operation Christmas Child is an important ministry to children around the globe. Every shoebox gift you pack helps Samaritan’s Purse to reach children worldwide with the good news of God’s love and the true meaning of Christmas. The drop-off for the boxes is November17—23. Details are at the table in the Welcome Center. URGENT: More Greeters Are Needed! If you would like to be that all important first impression, please contact Denise Powell at 612-802-2891. First service is crucial! Fun, Good Food and Great Laughs are waiting for you on December 12 as New Life Christian Church celebrates "Thanksmas"! The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with a turkey sandwich meal, followed by a variety show starting at 7:00 p.m. headed up by Karol Klug and topped off with dessert. This fun-filled event is a missions fundraiser with the funds raised being split between Pine Haven Christian Bible Camp and the two upcoming trips - one to India to visit Usha Rees and Aby Kallimel and one to Mexico to visit David Garcia. Hope to see you there. Dance Practice started Thursday, November 6 and will continue each Thursday through December 11 (no practice Nov. 27 due to Thanksgiving) from 6:30 – 8 pm for the “Thanksmas” Variety Show. If you wish to be a part of the dance portion, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Any questions? Please call Amy Katterhagen at 760-0921. Anyone interested in auditioning for the “Thanksmas” Variety Show to take place December 12, please contact Karol Klug at 759-1016, at home or 491-9490, cell. Women of Faith 2015 It was announced that this will be the LAST Women of Faith. Please contact Lindsey Ebnet (320) 469-8699 if you would like a ticket reserved for Women Of Faith 2015. There is a limited amount, so please let Lindsey know right away. Missionaries Birthdays for November: Please remember our missionaries while they are working in many locations. Names include, with their subsequent birthdates: Nathan Thomas-3, Lori Rivas-6, and Brody Smith-16. Please send them a card on their special day! The addresses are on the Missions bulletin board. Thank you! Our Condolences to Norma Sorenson, Missy & Randy Hansen and family on the death of their son, and brother, Darin Sorenson last Saturday. Darin’s funeral was Wednesday, November 5 at New Life. We grieve with you and likewise are praising God for his freedom and leaps of joy in his Heavenly home. Hospitality Groups Ladies, if you are new to the church or have never been added to one of our Fellowship serving groups please let either Norma Sorenson (7634233) or the church office know you would like to be added. You can help with treats on Sunday morning. This is an important ministry. Mailboxes: Would you like a mailbox? Please sign up at the Welcome Center. It is a wonderful communication tool within the church body. Please Be Mindful of Those with Fragrance Sensitivities: as a courtesy, please don’t wear perfume or heavily scented lotions to church. Date: ______________ 1st___2nd___3rd_____ Please print: Mr./Mrs./Miss Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City __________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________________ Phone # ______________________________ Is this a Home or Cell Number? E-mail ________________________________ I visited NLCC because I am... □ A Regular Attendee □ A 1st time Visitor □ Vacationing in the Area □ New to the Community □ A Family Guest I came as a guest of _________________________________ I would like to... □ Know more about New Life □ Know more about Baptism □ Become a member of New Life □ Talk with a minister □ Know more about the small groups and Sunday School classes offered at NLCC □ Know more about Children/Youth/Awana Please detach and place in the offering plate. ‐ OVER ‐