Iglesia Fundraiser September 27th!
New Day’s College and Career group is hosting a Luncheon Fundraiser after service on Sunday, September 27th in the Family Room. All donations from the fundraiser will go toward making improvements to their meeting place.
The Japan Team
is asking for donations specifically for a Thanksgiving celebration they will host during their stay. Please consider donating just a few dollars so we can bless the Sagers with their first Thanksgiving in many years! Please put your donation into an envelope and mark it for “Japan Thanksgiving.” Thank you!!
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New Day is hosting a fun fall event at VerHage Cider Mill on Saturday, October 17 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We will begin with a hayride at 10:30, then enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own or purchase food there), cider and doughnuts, and some group games. New Day will provide for the hayride, the cider and doughnuts (additional quantities may be purchased at a discount) and the games. VerHage also offers optional children’s activities, including a zip-line, pony ride, and bouncer for an additional fee.
Two Services — WHAT???
Yes, we’re thinking about multiplying New Day’s Sunday morning experience to accommodate more guests, and to provide better ministry for our children. This will present many challenges and opportunities. We want to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and share comments on Tuesday (9/29) at 6:30 PM here at the church. If you have questions or comments please come. The purpose is not to have an answer for everything, but to hear out your concerns and incorporate your ideas into finding creative solutions for the challenges that arise.
The Bible and Homosexuality
A forum will take place at the downtown Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel on Monday, September 28, 2009 from 7-9 PM. This free event will be held in the main floor ballroom. Six area pastors, representing “both sides” of the issue, will participate, and there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
Lost and Found
Katie Duke is looking for a green square pitcher/vase that went home with someone with flowers in it after Nancy & Al’s wedding. Please return it to the church or call Katie Duke.
Added September 18, 2009 at 1:23 pm · Filed under News, Resources
What is Soaking Prayer?
Soaking Prayer is, in essence, resting in the presence of God. You can pray, but it is also a time to quiet yourself, wait on the Lord and let Him speak to you. This is primarily a time to receive, not give. We call it soaking because it is about submerging yourself in God and His love and soaking Him up like a sponge.
What is the Goal of Soaking Prayer?
The point is to spend time letting God love us and to let Him speak. At other times we give and pour out to Him, but soaking is about receiving from God. It is all about loving Him and allowing Him to love you and work in you. Sometimes He will fill you with His love, other times He will heal a deep wound or empower you with vision and strategy for ministry.
How Can I get Started?
Find a comfortable place to sit, stand, walk or lie down.
Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and focus your thoughts on the love of the Father and upon Jesus Christ our Lord.
Feel free to pray, but also try to quiet your thoughts and listen for what God may say to you.
Sometimes when soaking in God’s presence and letting His love fill us you will experience a feeling, like peace, love, or a sense of calm, sometimes you may hear words or see pictures from God in your mind’s eye as He leads your imagination, and other times you won’t feel anything. That’s okay, because His presence is with you and His work in you is not dependent on how you feel.
If a distraction enters your mind, ask God if the thoughts are actually from Him—if not, don’t worry, just let them pass.
Instrumental music is often helpful—www.soaking.net is a good source. Reading Scripture is another helpful aspect of soaking.
Some Bible Verses Concerning Soaking Prayer:
Psalm 37:7 “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him.”
Psalm 4:4 “Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.”
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Hebrews 4:9-11 “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest.”
Psalm 23:1-3 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the waters. He restores my soul…”
Isaiah 40:29-31 “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord!”
Psalm 131:2 “Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul…”
This text modified from the brochure “Soaking Prayer” from New Day Community Church. To see the full text of the brochure, click here.
Exploring Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 20 is your opportunity to learn more about membership at New Day. Anyone interested is invited to attend the meeting right after church in the Family Room—lunch is provided. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up in advance, you are still welcome!
Iglesia Fundraiser:
New Day’s College and Career group is hosting a Luncheon Fundraiser after service Sunday, September 27th. All donations from the fundraiser will go toward making improvements to their meeting place.
The Japan Team
is asking for donations specifically for a Thanksgiving celebration they will host during their stay. Please consider donating just a few dollars so we can bless the Sagers with their first Thanksgiving in many years! Please give your donation to Carrie Miller on the 20th or 27th. Thank you!!
Save the Date!!
New Day is hosting a fun fall event at VerHage Cider Mill on Saturday, October 17 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be hay rides, games, a picnic, and more! Sign ups begin next week.
Lost and Found
Katie Duke is looking for a green square pitcher/vase that went home with someone with flowers in it after Nancy & Al’s wedding. Please return it to the church or call Katie Duke.
engage 09 Conference
“Absolute living in a relative culture” October 2nd and 3rd at Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis. Engage is a regional conference for pastors, leaders and anyone with vision for impacting the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Speakers include Lee Cummings, Randy Wilson, Joel Brooks, and Anthony Weber. Registration ends September 27th, go to www.gcf-engage.com to register or to learn more.
The Bible and Homosexuality
A forum will take place at the downtown Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel on Monday, September 28, 2009 from 7-9 PM. This free event will be held in the main floor ballroom. Six area pastors, representing “both sides” of the issue, will participate, and there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
Apartment for Rent
1125 Merrill Street, available immediately. One Bedroom. See Bulletin board for more details, or call 343-4068 (leave msg.)
Kalamazoo Right to Life
is having a fund-raiser auction on October 9th, and a Hike-and-Bike-a-Thon October 17th. Please check the bulletin board in the Foyer for details.
Added September 15, 2009 at 3:20 pm · Filed under News
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!
Life Group Sign-up September 13th
New Life Groups will begin this month! Visit the Family Room at the back of the church after service to learn more about all the wonderful groups available and SIGN UP!
Come to the Wedding!
Kendra Varenhorst and Eric Luthy are joining together in marriage Saturday, September 19th, and are inviting all to share in their joy! If you missed the info last week, you can find out more at the Connection Counter!
Ladies of New Day:
The SPA group is hosting a Bridal Shower for Kendra Varenhorst on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30, and are inviting you all to join us! Please bring a dish to share, and help us to pour out love and blessings to our dear sister. Contact Beth Cyr for more info @ 382-3836.
Exploring Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 20 will be your next opportunity to learn about membership at New Day. If you are interested, plan to attend the meeting right after church—lunch provided! Please sign up on your Connection Card.
Iglesia Fundraiser:
New Day’s College and Career group is hosting a Luncheon Fundraiser after service Sunday, September 27th. All donations from the fundraiser will go toward making the building they are now meeting in safer and more usable.
engage 09 Conference
“Absolute living in a relative culture” October 2nd and 3rd at Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis. Engage is a regional conference for pastors, leaders and anyone with vision for impacting the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Speakers include Lee Cummings, Randy Wilson, Joel Brooks, and Anthony Weber. Registration ends September 27th, go to www.gcf-engage.com to register or to learn more.
Calling all Knitters!
The Salvation Army is in need of scarves, hats, and mittens for children ages 0-18, which they distribute with their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Last year, 4,000 children received gifts through this program, but there were not enough clothing items to provide them to every child. Their need is expected to be even greater this year. If you can help, please contact Sue Nelmes, 344-7294, snelmes@charter.net
Apartment for Rent
1125 Merrill Street, available immediately. One Bedroom. See Bulletin board for more details, or call 343-4068 (leave msg.)
Kalamazoo Right to Life
is having a fund-raiser auction on October 9th, and a Hike-and-Bike-a-Thon October 17th. Please check the bulletin board in the Foyer for details.
Communion Sunday September 6
Children will worship with us as we celebrate Communion as a church family. They will be dismissed prior to the sermon.
Life Group Sign-up September 6th and 13th
New Life Groups will begin this month! Visit the Family Room at the back of the church after service to learn more about all the wonderful groups available and SIGN UP!
Ladies of New Day:
The SPA group is hosting a Bridal Shower for Kendra Varenhorst on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30, and are inviting you all to join us! Please bring a dish to share, and help us to pour out love and blessings to our dear sister. Contact Beth Cyr for more info @ 382-3836.
Exploring Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 20 will be your next opportunity to learn about membership at New Day. If you are interested, plan to attend the meeting right after church—lunch provided! Please sign up on your Connection Card.
Thank You!!!
To all who worked so hard to make this year’s New Day Women’s Retreat such a success! Your time and talents truly made for a blessed time of refreshment and connection!!
Kalamazoo Right to Life
is having a fund-raiser auction on October 9th, and a Hike-and-Bike-a-Thon October 17th. Please check the bulletin board in the Foyer for details.
engage 09 Conference
“Absolute living in a relative culture” October 2nd and 3rd at Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis. Engage is a regional conference for pastors, leaders and anyone with vision for impacting the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Speakers include Lee Cummings, Randy Wilson, Joel Brooks, and Anthony Weber. Registration ends September 27th, go to www.gcf-engage.com to register or to learn more.
Calling all Knitters!
The Salvation Army is in need of scarves, hats, and mittens for children ages 0-18, which they distribute with their annual Toys for Tots campaign. Last year, 4,000 children received gifts through this program, but there were not enough clothing items to provide them to every child. Their need is expected to be even greater this year. If you can help, please contact Sue Nelmes, 344-7294, snelmes@charter.net
New Day’s Facebook Page
Facebook is all about networking and connecting people, and now you can stay connected and in the know on New Day events through Facebook! See who else from church is on Facebook, get links to the website, calendar, and even listen to the messages straight from Facebook! Check it out: www.groups.to/newdaycommunitychurch.
