Archive for January, 2009
Added January 27, 2009 at 3:03 pm · Filed under What's Happening At New Day
Kids Church Luncheon
All Kids Church Workers (4yrs-6th grade) are invited to attend an appreciation luncheon today after the service in the Family Room.
Focus on Marriage
Presented by Focus on the Family this Simulcast event will be held at Kalamazoo Community Church on Saturday, Feb. 28th from 9:30am to 4:30pm. This event will help you understand the higher purpose of your marriage and give you practical insights to help with everyday issues. Cost per couple is $70. Sign up on the Connection Card to reserve a spot.
Parenting Class
Week 2 of the 9-week parenting class is continuing this Tuesday at 7pm. Effective Parenting in a Defective World by Chip Ingram is a video based series that will consist of a 30 min. video and a 30 min. discussion. Childcare will be provided! Anyone is welcome!
Kingdom Experience
Monday, January 26th at 7pm is the next KE meeting. Look forward to extended worship and seeking God’s
face!
Free Cat!
Please help! The Boersma’s are moving in 3 weeks and would like to find a new home for their cat since they are renting. “Headlight,” the cat, is used to living outdoors but would not mind being an inside cat. If you would like a lovely cat who is great with children, or know someone who would, please call Amy at 599-1601.
A Year of Giving
Every Sunday of 2009 we will give away a gift! To participate:
- You can designate part of your offering to the Weekly Gift fund by writing it on the offering envelope.
- You can bring in a gift that you want to donate to the weekly give away, or you can bring in a gift for someone specific (at least one week prior).
- You can use this as an opportunity to bless others by giving.
Moving Help Needed
The Frentheway’s are moving and are in need of some help to load one large U-Haul. Date: February 4th Location: 1321 Howard St. Kalamazoo Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (The truck will be there after 2:00 p.m. so you can come help before six if you would like) Also someone is needed who can help care for Isaac and Grant during the day February 4th, as well as a few hours here and there the few days before the move. Please RSVP to mail: amyrose31@juno.com, facebook, or phone at 532-1552.
Life Group Leaders Meeting
For all considering leading a life group for the March-August semester. This mandatory meeting is set for Sunday Feb. 15, after the service. Please sign up on the Connection Card if you are interested.
Added January 23, 2009 at 5:09 pm · Filed under News, Resources
This Past January (2009) Pastor Cameron shared about “Sacred Pathways” on Sundays at New Day. Take this test to help you determine what type of spiritual pathway you might relate to best.
Spiritual pathways test (for sermon dated 1/25/09):
Book that delves deeper into this topic:
- Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God By: Gary L. Thomas Zondervan / 2002 / Paperback
Added January 16, 2009 at 2:46 pm · Filed under What's Happening At New Day
Kids Church Luncheon
All Kids Church Workers (4yrs-6th grade) are invited to attend an appreciation luncheon next Sunday, January 25th after the service in the Family Room.
Focus on Marriage
Presented by Focus on the Family this Simulcast event will be held at Kalamazoo Community Church on Saturday, Feb. 28th from 9:30am to 4:30pm. This event will help you understand the higher purpose of your marriage and give you practical insights to help with everyday issues. Cost per couple is $70. Sign up on the Connection Card to reserve a spot.
Free Household Items
The Frentheways are giving away household items. Have a gander in the Family Room today only.
Parenting Class
This Tuesday Jan. 20th marks the first day of a 9-week parenting class. Effective Parenting in a Defective World by Chip Ingram is a video based series. The class will consist of a 30 min. video and a 30 min. discussion. Childcare will be provided!
Angel Food
Next Saturday, January 24th, is Angel Food Distribution Day. If you placed an order please plan on being at the church between 10:00 and 11:00 am to pick up your order.
A Year of Giving
Every Sunday of 2009 we will give away a gift! To participate:
- You can designate part of your offering to the Weekly Gift fund by writing it on the offering envelope.
- You can bring in a gift that you want to donate to the weekly give away, or you can bring in a gift for someone specific (at least one week prior).
- You can use this as an opportunity to bless others by giving.
Moving Help Needed
The Frentheway’s are moving and are in need of some help to load one large U-Haul. Date: February 4th Location: 1321 Howard St. Kalamazoo Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (The truck will be there after 2:00 p.m. so you can come help before six if you would like) Also someone is needed who can help care for Isaac and Grant during the day February 4th, as well as a few hours here and there the few days before the move. Please RSVP to mail: amyrose31@juno.com, facebook, or phone at 532-1552.
Life Group Leaders Meeting
For all considering leading a life group for the March-August semester. This mandatory meeting is set for Sunday Feb. 15, after the service. Please sign up on the Connection Card if you are interested.
Kingdom Experience
Monday, January 26th at 7pm is the next KE meeting. Look forward to extended worship and seeking God’s
face!
New Day Youth
From 5:00-6:30 PM, open to grades 7-12. Meets at New Day.
Reminder! Ignition Youth Conference Feb. 13-14th
$25 cost.
Added January 15, 2009 at 4:12 pm · Filed under News
Visitation: Higher Realms
Where: Agape Church, 609 Cherokee St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
When: March 12-14,2009; Thursday 7:00p, Friday and Saturday 10:00a, 2:00p, and 7:00p
What: Speakers: Desiree Lamphier, Georgian & Winnie Banov, and Ron & Kim Cipcic. Worship by The Encounter. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required. To register, go to www.lovehimmoreministries.org, click on the “Itinerary” link on the left, and scroll down for the information on Visitation: Higher Realms.
Content from www.lovehimmoreministries.org
Added January 13, 2009 at 4:39 pm · Filed under What's Happening At New Day
Exploring Membership Meeting
Come check out the Exploring Membership Meeting for all who would like more information about connecting at New Day. The meeting includes lunch today after church.
Kids Church Luncheon
All Kids Church Workers (4yrs-6th grade) are invited to attend an appreciation luncheon on Sunday, January 25th after the service in the Family Room.
Lost and Found
Today is the last day to claim your items from the table in the Family room after the service. The items left will be donated.
Your Contribution Statement
Pick up your New Day Contribution Statement for the 2008 Tax year in the Family Room today after the service.
Angel Food
Today is the last day to place your Angel Orders will be taken after this morning’s service in the Family Room. Food Order for January.
A Year of Giving
Every Sunday of 2009 we will give away a gift! This is for a variety of reasons which include:
- God is a giver and we want be a reflection of His character.
- Giving moves in “the opposite spirit” of the culture of fear that is so strong in this year of economic turmoil.
- Giving releases blessing.
- Giving is at the heart of the gospel message, “God gave his only begotten son.”
- And finally it is just plain FUN!
Here are ways you can participate:
- You can designate part of your offering to the Weekly Gift fund by writing it on the offering envelope
- You can bring in a gift that you want to donate to the weekly give away, or you can bring in a gift for someone specific (at least one week prior).
- On the Sundays when no one has specified a recipient, we will select someone to receive a gift in some random way.
Be prayerful and open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Use this as an opportunity not only to bless others by giving, but also to hear the Holy Spirit leading us to meet specific needs in others lives. This is going to be GREAT!
New Day Youth:
Reminder! Ignition Youth Conference Feb. 13-14th, $25 cost.
Added January 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm · Filed under News
We will have Sunday service regardless of the condition of the roads or the weather.
We respect each person’s ability to decide if it is safe to travel due to weather. If you have responsibilities at church and decide to not attend due to the snow (of for any reason) please call either the person over the area that you are involved, or leave a message on the church voice mail.
If you do miss a service be sure to get the weekly announcements and listen to the message right here at www.newdaycommunity.org.
- Pastor Cameron
Added January 5, 2009 at 12:19 pm · Filed under What's Happening At New Day
Communion
Today is Communion Sunday. The children will remain in the adult worship service until they are dismissed to Kid’s Church.
Exploring Membership Meeting
Next week, 1/11 is the date of the next Exploring Membership Meeting for all who would like more information about connecting at New Day. The meeting includes lunch after church. Please sign up on the Connection Card today to reserve your space!
Kids Church Luncheon
Save the date! January 25th will be a Kids Church Workers appreciation luncheon.
Building Use
Anytime the church building is going to be used it MUST get onto the church calendar. No exceptions–from a Kid’s Church meeting to a life group to a bigger event, etc. You can find a Building Use Form at the Connection Counter. To view the calendar go to www.newdaycommunity.org and click on the “calendar” page.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing! Please claim your items from the table in the Family room after the service.
A Year of Giving
Every Sunday of 2009 we will give away a gift! We are doing this for a variety of reasons which include:
God is a giver and we want be a reflection of His character.
Giving moves in “the opposite spirit” of the culture of fear that is so strong in this year of economic turmoil.
Giving releases blessing.
Giving is at the heart of the gospel message, “God gave his only begotten son.”
And finally it is just plain FUN.
Here are ways you can participate:
You can designate part of your offering to the Weekly Gift fund by writing it on the offering envelope.
You can bring in a gift that you want to donate to the weekly give away. or you can bring in a gift for someone specific (at least one week prior).
On the Sundays when no one has specified a recipient, we will select someone to receive a gift in some random way.
Be prayerful and open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Use this as an opportunity not only to bless others by giving, but also to hear the Holy Spirit leading us to meet specific needs in others lives. This is going to be GREAT!