NLC Connect - May 21, 2025

May 21st, 2025

connect with God's Word

PC: Pastor Brad Isaak
Local high school students gathered in the old DHS auditorium for the 2025 Baccalaureate, an event sponsored by Campus Life.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, MAY 22
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups

SUNDAY, MAY 25
8:30 a.m. - "Salt & Light" Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
Pick up a baby bottle for Dawnings Pregnancy Resource Center's "Change for Life" fundraiser (through Father's Day in June) in the north foyer

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Guest speaker
No livestream or recording this week
Family Meal is rescheduled for June 1--plan to bring a dessert to feed at least ten people!

5:00 p.m. - NLC Youth meeting - Room 207

MONDAY, MAY 26 --Office closed for Memorial Day

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, MAY 29
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
6:00 p.m. - Community Hymn Sing at Palm Village Chapel, 703 W. Herbert Avenue in Reedley

SUNDAY, JUNE 1
8:30 a.m. - "Salt & Light" Growth Class - Room 114/115 (last session on Philemon)
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
Pick up a baby bottle for Dawnings Pregnancy Resource Center's fundraiser in the north foyer

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Graduate Recognition (6th graders, 8th graders, high school seniors)

11:30 a.m. - Family Meal - Dining Room (please bring a dessert to add to the hamburgers and fixings that the kitchen crew will prepare)
11:30 a.m. - Open House for incoming 7th-12 graders and parents - Room 207
No evening youth meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 3
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

connect through giving

Received Last Week (5/18): ..... $6,157
Received this year: .............. $228,137
Budget to Date: .................. $280,386
Budget Goal: ....................... $383,686
Needed Weekly: ........................ $11,111

connect to God through prayer

Pray for health and strength for Carolina Coralles and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Nathan Willems, Twyla Pauls, and Elva Cardona, as they recover from illnesses or surgery.
Pray for Amanda Dover whose surgery is scheduled for May 29th. Pray for Hezekiah Parker, whose surgery is rescheduled for July 7.
Pray for Anissa Almaguer to have good health as she prepares to bring new life into this world! Anissa has been doing iron transfusions to raise her hemoglobin. Pray for strength and wisdom for the doctors supervising her care. Pray for Neida Roa, who is also expecting and recently put on bed rest.
Pray for Irene Gonzalez, recovering from a c-section. Baby Hezekiah is home. Pray for the family as they mourn the loss of Hazel and plan her memorial service on Friday morning, May 30.
Also remember: Marilyn Chappell and other residents in Palm Village Healthcare, Harold Kruger and others in Sierra View, and Mary Salazar.
Pray for those who have lost loved ones.
Please keep Joshua Aquino (recently deployed) in your prayers. Pray for strength, safety, and peace of mind during this time. If you would like to provide a meal for Jessica and the family, please contact Norma Froese or the church office.
Pray for Tom Regier, who is in Russia to encourage believers and repair airplanes for ministry use.
Pray for those who are seeking employment.
Pray for the undocumented in our community as they navigate life under this new administration.
Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez in Peru, Cecil & Tracy Ramos in Thailand, Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez in Portugal, and Johnny & Denise Esposito in Cambodia.
Pray for peace as violence and war affect so many families and children in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, in the Middle East, and in parts of Africa.

Connect to Loving Service

Lyubov Heinrichs faithfully serves on Sunday mornings at Connecting Point. I recently asked her why she serves, in hopes of encouraging others in our congregation who have not yet found their place of service at New Life Community.
Here’s what she shared:

"Why do I do this? First of all, my husband serves at Connecting Point, and I wanted to be by his side—serving alongside him and with Martha Sawatzky—just loving and welcoming people in the name of Jesus. That’s really the heart of it: welcoming people with love, for Jesus and through Jesus.
What drew me most was the sense that it was time to stand beside my husband, Timothy, and serve together. I truly believe Jesus wants me to be there, and I trust that He will do the work through me. My goal is simply to be faithful and love everyone who walks through the doors of our church.
God has given me a special purpose: to connect with the young girls who are coming to our church. He’s put it on my heart to spend time with them, to offer love and hugs, to listen, and to share the stories of what Jesus has done in my life. Through serving at Connecting Point, I’ve made so many new friends. It’s been such a blessing."