NLC Connect June 8 2023

Deacons provide care ministries for the people of New Life Community. They are discerned by the Elders and affirmed by the church. As you'll see, each of the deacons has a unique calling and connection to people, serving through their gifts. In addition to the ministries listed below, they have made intentional visits to those who are hospitalized, in healthcare, or lonely, and they prepare and serve Communion on the first Sunday of each month.

Clockwise from top left: Don & Janet Warkentin have taken the lead on funeral meals and planning, serving many people through the church kitchen; Don has also provided leadership at the tech booth, organizing and training a team that supports worship ministries on ProPresenter. Stan & Ann Isaac lead the deacon team, organizing the work of the deacons and serving as a contact with Pastor Mark and the Elders for coordinating ministries to people in need, disbursements from the Benevolent Fund, and leading the Wednesday evening Prayer Gatherings; you'll see them both serving in the kitchen, as well. Ken & Martha Sawatzky lead Connecting Point coffee and snacks on Sunday mornings; Martha is invested in ministries to children and offering the Griefshare ministry to those who have suffered loss; Ken leads the Tuesday men's Bible study, and also serves as a Trustee. Mike & Nori Naylor are prayer warriors, interceding for people in many ways; Nori leads our Pray & Go Ministry, and directs a non-profit ministry called The Healing Rooms of Dinuba on our church campus; Mike leads our ministry to people in Dinuba who are homeless, taking meals monthly and responding to needs. We know Manuela as Nelly Lopez, who is likely the first person you meet on Sunday mornings at the door; not only does Nelly welcome people to church, she also leads people to Jesus. Nelly's fluency in Spanish also bridges a language gap for many people at NLC. You'll see her serving in the kitchen, at the door, up front in prayer, or supporting our Home Resource Center, among other places.

CONNECT TIP: Thank the Lord for our Deacons, and take time to personally thank them. Not only are these men and women of great godly character, they are fun to spend time with and are leading as examples of service in our church and into our community.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 
ALL DAY - Carl's Jr HARTLAND CAMP Fundraiser - Remember to say "New Life Community" when you order
5:30-8:30 p.m. CELEBRATE RECOVERY
(5:30 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Worship/"Confess"; 7:30 p.m. Small Groups / Rock Solid Cafe)

SUNDAY,  JUNE 11 - JUNIOR CAMP FUNDRAISER
8:30 a.m. ADULT GROWTH CLASSES - NLC KIDS ministry for parents in growth classes ONLY

• Life's Healing Choices - Rooms 114/115 - Taught by Brian Willems and Veronica Stalis

9:30 a.m. CONNECTING POINT (Dining Room)
10:00 a.m.  WORSHIP - NLC KIDS/CREW - NURSERY

• Pastor Mark preaching - Acts 11 - A Diverse Family of Faith: They were first called Christians

11:15 a.m.

• The Bible Out Loud for Adults - Room 111; kids activities for participants in Room 101
• Junior Camp Fundraiser - FUNNEL CAKES!! - Donations accepted

CONNECT TIP: While you're getting your funnel cake take a moment to learn the name of a young person going to camp. Ask them how you can pray for them.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 12-16 - NLC @ TRAVER VBS
4:00 p.m. - 7 :00 p.m. - We are supporting our sister church, Templo de Oracion, and their children's leader, Maria, in running the same VBS we'll be offering here in July. We'll be helping them and then they'll come and help us!

CONNECT TIP: Get in on the joy of making connections with others while serving in Traver so you'll know them when they come and serve with us here!

TUESDAY, JUNE 13
6:00 a.m. FINAL Men's Bible Study: Book of Job - Dining Room
10:00 a.m. Summer Women's LIFT Bible Study - Psalms - Rooms 114-115
6:00 p.m. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Women's Step Study - Room 114/115 (the group is full)
6:30 p.m. Healing Rooms of Dinuba offers healing prayers - Church patio/library

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
6:30 p.m. - Worship Team - Gym
Prayer Gathering is cancelled for this week only.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 - FATHER'S DAY
8:30 a.m. ADULT GROWTH CLASSES - NLC KIDS ministry for parents in growth classes ONLY

• Life's Healing Choices - Rooms 114/115 - Taught by Brian Willems and Veronica Stalis

9:30 a.m. CONNECTING POINT (Dining Room)
10:00 a.m.  WORSHIP - NLC KIDS/CREW - NURSERY

• Ken Sawatzky preaching

11:15 a.m. GROWTH CLASS

• The Bible Out Loud for Adults - Room 111; kids activities for participants in Room 101

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 - NLC CELEBRATE RECOVERY CELEBRATION DINNER and AUCTION!

When Laurie and I were in Africa last year, visiting a church in Ruhatwe, Tanzania, we found the joy of the people who gave during the offering was infectious! People clapped and danced and sang as each one came forward to present their gift before the Lord. It wasn't bragging about how much each one put in, but simply celebrating the fact that God first gave to us.
It's a joy to give back to a generous God!

Received Last Week (6/04):..........$78,573
Received this year: ……...………. $333,652
Benevolence Fund: ...........................$123
 Budget to Date: …………..…….... $324,272
Budget Goal: …………………........$421,553
Needed Weekly: ………………......…$8,107