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2. christianity

WELCOME TO NEW LIFE CHURCH
To our first-time guests, we’re glad you’re here! We have a gift for you
at the welcome kiosk in the lobby. Please stop by and exchange your
Celebration Register for a gift. We hope you enjoy the Lord today!
Coming Up
Traditions Nursing Home Activities
Worship with the Residents!
Getting Connected
Wednesday, Jan 8 • 7—8:45 p.m. • room 204/Prayer Chapel
Have you been wanting to get connected in a small group? Learn how a small group
operates and get help making a perfect “fit” in one of our small groups. Join Pastor
Jay and make the connection. Questions? Contact Pastor Jay at 614.475.8500.
Christmas Eve at 3 p.m. • Traditions on Stygler Road
Do you like to sing old hymns? Do you enjoy being around senior citizens? If so,
we’d love to have you join the fun! This is a great LOVEWorks opportunity. Join
in the fun and help bring some holiday cheer to the residents! For more
information, please contact Michael Scheibeck at 614.586.5015.
New Life Class
Grief Care
Sunday, Jan 12 • 5—8:30 p.m. • room 206/207
New Life Class is the best first step to take at New Life Church. In this interactive
class environment you’ll discover our mission, vision, and values. We’ll help you
connect deeper into New Life by explaining how to become a Ministry Partner.
Beginning Monday, Jan 6 for 13 weeks • 7 p.m. • Room 210
Grief Care is a class available to anyone who has suffered a loss of any kind;
death, divorce, separation, job loss, etc. Join us for help in the journey of grief
and recovery. You can attend any and all sessions. Please contact Tim Raschke
at 614.596.6932 for more information and/or registration.
Baptism Class
Sunday, Jan 26 • 9 a.m. • room 206/207
This class is in preparation for baptism on February 1 & 2.
This Weekend
Next Marriage Matters: Vertical Marriage
Dec 21 & 22, 2013
Week #3 0f 4
Friday, Jan 10 • 7—9 p.m. • no charge • bring a snack or dessert to share
Join us for an evening of encouragement, fun, and fellowship. t is great for
couples to focus on what would make their spouse happy. We believe the most
important question we can ask ourselves is What would make God happy? We
will take a fresh look at God’s design and plan for marriage and how He can give
us more unity and joy in our relationship. Childcare is available for $5 per child.
Register at enewlife.com or call Bill Robbins or Cathy Phillips at 614.475.8500.
Registrations end Thursday, January 9.
New Marriage Preparation Class
Sundays, Jan 12—Feb 16 • 9 a.m. • room 210
Preparing for Marriage is a 6 week class for couples planning to marry. We will
discuss issues of expectations, communication, difficult areas, and God’s plan
for marriage. This class is a prerequisite for marriage at New Life, but is open to
couples from any church or background. Signup enewlife.com or contact Bill
Robbins or Cathy Phillips at the church office.
Catalyst Activities — for Young Adults
TEN19: Draw Near
Jesus: King of Kings & Lord of Lords
Christmas Celebration!
Pastor Joe Brownlee, Worship Arts Director
And The New Life Worship Arts Community
Prayer Partners Available
Prayer Partners are available during the worship time immediately after the sermon.
Seeking prayer through the Prayer Partner Ministry is a normal expression of worship.
These men and women are trained and gifted to help you connect with the Holy Spirit.
Please take advantage of their ministry for healing, restoration of relationship with God,
conflict with another person, confession and forgiveness of sin, encouragement in times
of struggle or even on behalf of the needs of another individual.
Friday, Jan 17 • in the Loft
Draw near to God and worship His name! Contact Alan for more info or to get
involved at [email protected] or 614.446.2526.
Catalyst Small Groups
Check out our small groups. Contact Alan at 614.446.2526 or
[email protected]. We would love to help you get connected!
For more details contact:
Cindy or Mimi at
614.475.8500
Missions
Teach English in China This Summer
July 10-28 • $2900
Join New Lifer Angie Schmidt in Beijing this summer to teach spoken English to Chinese
students. You don’t need special training – if you can speak English, you are qualified!
Outgoing folks are great for English Camp, as are teachers, musicians, athletes, dancers,
crafters, and more – plus this is a perfect mission trip for a parent/teen to enjoy together.
Email Angie at [email protected] for more information.
Pray for Christians Around the World
“All is calm, all is bright??” Not for Christians in many parts of the world. In many
countries, simply hosting a Christmas Eve worship service is called “proselytizing” and
riots ensue. Churches are burned, pastors are killed. Missionaries will be scrutinized,
believers will be at risk for daring to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. Please pray for
Christians around the world who are targeted by radical extremists or who live under
strict regulations. Pray for the assembling of the saints around the world as they gather,
many in secret, even outside in the snow, to proclaim the Good News!
For more details contact:
Cindy or Mimi at
614.475.8500
Outreach
Martin Luther King Day Event
Community Lunch & Fun Day
Monday, Jan 20 • 11 a.m.—2 p.m.
Let’s minister to the families of Middle School West, Chapelfield, and Royal Manor
Elementary with a special FREE lunch and fun day for kids and families. Many local
families depend on free and reduced lunch each day at school. With schools closed for
the holiday, New Life is coming alongside these families to lend a helping hand.
So...many volunteers are needed. Sign-ups begin January 4 & 5.
Outreach Holiday Help
About this time of year, our opportunities to reach out to our neighbors and help the
needy really increase. If you would like to help with some of our projects- from candy
canes to toy collections to special meals and gifts- contact the outreach office and
Cindy or Mimi will take your name and contact you when needs arise! Also, a listing of
local ways to serve with your family or small group is available in the lobby.
Sunday Cafe Needs Volunteers
Our coffee bar on Sunday is run by volunteers. All Café donations go to Missions trips
and projects around the world. We need friendly, flexible, dependable people to staff
the Café before, during and after the 11 a.m. Celebration. Workers can rotate weeks or
months, perfect for families or small groups to serve together. If you are interested,
contact the Outreach Office and Cindy or Mimi will sign you up!
Child Dedication & Class
Sunday, Jan 19 • 9 a.m. • room 206/207
Child Dedication will be held the weekend of January 25/26. You must attend
the class on January 19 if you would like to have your child dedicated. Contact
Claude Davis at the church office for more information.
Bag Hunger
Remember to pick up a yellow bag in the lobby and fill it with food for the hungry. Our
friends at Victory Mission will feed many needy families through your generosity. New
Life families in need, please speak with Claude Davis about food we may have
available for your family as well.
New Life Women’s Retreat—Victory: Clothed in Power!
Christmas Eve Celebrations
Tuesday, Dec 24 • 5 & 7 p.m. • Invites available at the information counter.
Join us for two identical one-hour family Christmas services with music, a children’s
story and a message from Pastor Steve. Come early to enjoy refreshments!
Childcare for 0-4 years old provided.
Attention All Bakers and Candy Makers!!
We need your help by providing all those delicious homemade treats for
Christmas Eve. Please let us know if you can bake/serve or both by
emailing Christy Rice at [email protected]. More details coming soon!
Friday, Feb 28 from 7—9 p.m. & Saturday, Mar 1 from 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Dr. Tammy Smith of Threshold Counseling joins us once again! Please plan to
attend this inspirational event being held at Mohican Lodge. Come early on
Friday and stay late on Saturday to enjoy the amenities including an indoor
pool! Early bird registration ends January 20. Register at enewlife.com/register.
Space is limited.
Bookstore
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday Noon—4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
before and after Celebrations.
A gift certificate to the New Life Bookstore is a great gift!
Christmas ornaments and nativities are 50% off!
Children
PRAYER MINISTRY GUIDE
Wednesdays • 7 p.m.
Sundays
AWANA
Nursery • infant-age 2
Cubbies • 3 (by 8/1/13 & must be
rooms 102-105
potty trained) to 5 years old
Parents: You are given a beeper in
the event you are needed to come to
Sparks • K—grade 2
the nursery. If your child attends the
Celebration with you, please sit in the T & T • grades 3—6
back so you may leave the room, if
Upcoming Events
necessary.
Do you know what crazy
hair night is?
Preschool (age 2-5)
rooms 101, 107, 109
12/25 No Awana
1/1
No Awana
Kindergarten
1/8
Awana Resumes
room 108
Kid’s Celebrations • grades 1—5
Children’s Auditorium
Nursing Mothers
Pick up: Grade 3 - room 201
The Nursing Nook is located at the
top of the ramp in the Children’s
Wing with a monitor to view
during Celebrations.
Grade 4 - room 202, Grade 5 - room 203
GOD’S MUSIC-Special Needs Ministry
11 a.m. • room 106
Students
Sundays
Tuesdays
Edge
Middle School
9 a.m.
In the Loft
ReNew
ZONE
High School
Middle School
6:45—8:30 p.m.
7—8:45 p.m.
In the Loft
In the Loft
High School Student Leadership Training
Listen
HS Prayer Time
10:20-10:50 a.m.
Room 302 (upstairs)
Wednesdays
First Sundays • 11 – 12:15 p.m. • Loft
Learn about servant leadership and evangelism on the
first Sunday of every month during the second Celebration. Contact Brett with questions at
[email protected].
Small Groups
Small groups are a great way to pursue God and build friendships. Join anytime!
HS Girls—Dec 22, Christmas Party!
MS Girls -Off Jan 5; See you Jan 19!
Off Dec 29; See you Jan 5!
Sundays • 7-8:45 p.m. • Loft
Tammy Busby • 614.306.5462
Currently studying the book:
The Gospel-Centered Life
Sundays 1st & 3rd of the month • 4-5:30 p.m.
421 Woodside Meadows Pl.
Anita Ward • 614.309.2643
Wednesdays • 7-8:45 p.m. • Room 210
Off Dec 25 & Jan 1; See you Jan 8!
Christi Napier • 614.863.9754
Currently studying: Discipleship
MS Guys—Off Dec 22 & 29; See you Jan 5
NLSM
NLStudentMin
Sundays • 7-8:30 p.m. • 5910 Clark State Rd
George Archibald • 614.353.9861
Currently studying: The Truth Project
[email protected]
GSPN HS Dodge Ball Tournament
Sunday, Jan 12 • at Shepherd Nazarene Church
Save the date, gang! Watch for more info to come.
Dare 2 Share
Friday-Saturday, Jan. 31—Feb.1
High School and Middle School Students! The theme of Dare2Share this year is based on
the life of Daniel, challenging you to live in reverse. To stand when others bow, speak up
when others shut up, kneel when others run away…to change the world! Info and forms
are at the student table.
MEMBER FAMILIES
Sunday .............................. Ty & Kristen Harris
Monday ................................. Cheryl Hartman
Tuesday ....................... Tim & Cheryll Haugen
Caleb, Jared, Josiah
Wednesday .................. Gordy & Deb Hawkins
Thursday .......................... Ben & Julia Hawks
Lily, Georgiana
Friday .............................. Bryan & April Hayes
Saturday .............................. J.W. & Pat Hayes
Matthew, Nichole
Our Military Personnel ................. Robert Theus
Army
Elder Family.................... Bill & Claire Robbins
Staff Member ................................ Connie Kirk
Adult Group Leaders ..... Tim & Thryza Skofield,
Mike & Vanessa Sneary, Lance & Stacy Son
Student Ministry ............................. Mike Speller,
Sara Speller, Brett Starr
Children’s Ministry ...................Tara Chumley,
Lori Coppel, James Dean
Missions ................................... Victory Mission
Food & Clothing for the Needy of Columbus
Gahanna Church .......................... New Horizons
Gahanna School .................. Northeast School
Network Church ........................... New Life OSU
The Prayer Chapel is open 24 hours a day.
Ministry Partners may call the church office
for the entry code.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
& BIBLE READING PLAN
Sunday (Mark 7) ..................... 12/22
Celebrations. ............. 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Monday (Mark 8) .................... 12/23
Tuesday (Mark 9) .................... 12/24
Christmas Eve Services........ 5 & 7 p.m.
Wednesday (Mark 10) ............ 12/25
Merry Christmas!
New Life Offices Closed
Thursday (Mark 11) ................ 12/26
New Life Offices Closed
Friday (Mark 12) ..................... 12/27
Saturday (Mark 13) ............... 12/28.
Celebration ............................... 6 p.m.
Sunday (Mark 14) ................... 12/29
Celebrations. ............. 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
LAST WEEK AT NEW LIFE
Celebrations ................................ 950
Offerings Received .............. $38,793
Weekly Budget Need ........... $37,000
R3 Challenge Total .............. $57,391
“CORE SCORES”
New Min. Partners (YTD) ............. 58
# Min. Partners Total ..................884
% Min. Partners in SG ...............54%
% Min. Partners serving ............78%
Deaths please pray for the family of ...
Roni Jenkins, on the passing of her father, Ivan Jenkins, on December 9.
Elaine Kubli, on the passing of her father, Clifford Kline, on December 12.
Arlene Ward, on the passing of her mother, Elizabeth Frazier, December 17.
Cindy Boggs, on the passing of her grandfather, Tom Taylor, on December 18.
Path Finders Game Night—Small group for singles 35 and older
Friday, Dec 27 • 7—9 p.m. • room 206/207
Please join the group for game night at the Donatos at 1391 Johnstown Rd, Gahanna.
For an update on Path Finder events, please see the Path Finders’ information on the
church website under Small Groups or on the Table. For more details contact Susan
Eisele at [email protected] or Dave Nudge at [email protected].
2013 Charitable Deductions
In order to legally claim an income tax deduction for 2013,
you must deliver or mail your donation on/before midnight of
Tuesday, December 31. Checks that are mailed and postmarked
by December 31 will be deductible for 2013 even if they are not
delivered to the church until 2014. However, checks placed in a
Celebration offering in 2014 will not qualify for a deduction for
2013 even if they are predated or were actually written in 2013.
Similarly, any transfers of property or securities must be
completed on/before December 31 to qualify for a deduction in
2013, and online donations must have a transaction date of
12/31/13 or earlier.
ONLINE
GIVING
Give online at
enewlife.com
enewlife.com • 614.475.8500 • 3690 N. Stygler Road, Gahanna, 43230
Celebration Times: Saturday at 6 p.m. & Sunday at 9 & 11 a.m.