Added May 27, 2009 at 12:31 pm · Filed under News, Videos
Every Sunday of 2009 we are giving 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!
These gifts are usually an annonymous donation from someone in the church to someone else in the church, and they have varied from small items, such as candles, canvases, or books, to large gifts, like this:
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 has been a lot of fun! Let’s keep on giving!
Guest Pastor
Fred Wright (no relation to our dear Pastor) will preach for us on May 31st while Pastor Cameron preaches at a church in Alpena.
Life Walk/Run
Alternatives Pregnancy Care Center is hosting a 5K Life RUN on May 30 and a Life WALK & Pancake Breakfast on June 6. Please see the poster on the new bulletin board in the foyer or call (269) 345-1740 or go to their web site at www.pregnancychoices.com for more info.
Support New Day!
Support New Day and our softball team by purchasing a New Day T-shirt and coming to watch a softball game. Shirts are available for $14 after the service (see Adam or Tori). The co-ed softball team plays almost every Thursday; next week (the 28th) they play at Spring Valley at 6:30. Directions and schedule are on the new bulletin board in the foyer!
Support New Day!
Support New Day and our softball team by purchasing a New Day T-shirt and coming to watch a softball game. Shirts are available for $14 by the Connection Counter after the service. The co-ed softball team plays almost every Thursday; next week (the 28th) they play at Spring Valley at 6:30. Directions and schedule are on the new bulletin board in the foyer!
Angel Food Orders
Today is your last chance to place an Angel Food order for the month of June! See Dave or Pat Musall after the service.
The Upside Down Kingdom
Stephanie Jones book The Upside Down Kingdom is an allegory of God’s kingdom geared for kids age 9-11, but enjoyable to all ages. It is available at the Connection Counter for $10.99.
“Refresh” Women’s Retreat
Ladies of New Day! You are invited to “Refresh”, a weekend retreat dedicated to getting refreshed and connected. With special guest speaker Stephanie Jones! Date: August 28 & 29 Cost: $85 Location: Camp Beechpoint located on lovely, Dumont Lake. Sign up on the Connection Card today. Non-refundable $40 deposit is due May 31.
SERVE Sundays
Mark your calendars for June 7th and 14th. SERVE Sundays are a new way to
help you connect at New Day! More details are coming soon.
Lost & Found
Please check the lost and found for items you may have left at church. The bin is in the kitchen and is overflowing. Also there is a black coat with a brown scarf that has been left in the foyer for several months.
The donations for the YMCA women’s shelter were a big hit! A thank you note from Lucy Curtis’ 6th grade class (who we partnered with) is posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Breaking news!!! Visit the Messages page (click on the word “Messages” in the column to the right) and you can download the sermon notes for my series on How God Leads.
