Archive for March, 2011
Added March 31, 2011 at 2:23 pm · Filed under Weekly Announcements
Communion Sunday April 3rd!
Every monthly communion Sunday we collect non-perishable food, clothing in good condition, unopened toiletry items, toys in like-new condition, and other donations that will be taken to local ministries for distribution.
Parents, please keep your children with you this Sunday as we celebrate Communion as a family. They will be dismissed to their classrooms after worship.
Old Testament Survey
Graham McKeague will be continuing through the Old Testament over the next three Sundays! This is going to be a great time to learn more about the Old Testament and how it is important to understand in our lives today. This fascinating study and concludes Sunday April 17th.
Don’t forget to check out the new photography exhibit in the entry way which corresponds to this new sermon series, and read the statement by artist Jill McKeague!
New Day SC Turns 2 Sunday April 3rd!
New Day South Carolina are celebrating their 2nd Anniversary, and Pastor Cameron and his family will be ministering there to bless our daughter congregation and to celebrate with them. Please pray that God will continue to show His favor to Scott and Stephanie Jones and our South Carolina church plant!
Breakthrough Intercession
Come join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 at New Day for an opportunity to pray on behalf of New Day and Kalamazoo. See Sarah Gerber for more details.
Easter Sunrise Service!
Join us dark and early on April 24th at 6:40 AM for our annual celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord! We will again be at the Mountain Home Cemetery, 1402 West Main Street (across from Henderson Castle). Normal church services will take place at the regular times at New Day as well, but this spectacular sunrise celebration is worth getting up early for!
Chairs and Growth!
You may have noticed the new layout of the chairs in the sanctuary–this is because we believe that God has promised to send more people to New Day! We want to take great care of every person God sends through our doors, and making room for them is one way we can do this. By changing the layout, we were able to add 50 chairs! Remember, as Pastor Cameron says, the best way to extend the Kingdom is one to one. We have made room; be encouraged to share the Kingdom!
Angel Food Orders
Angel Food orders will be taken during intersection and after second service. Orders for the April 23 distribution date must be placed by April 10th. Please also note the new distribution time of 8:30-10:00 Saturday mornings. See Pat and Dave Musall for more info.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Of the church, that is! Did you know that behind the building there is beautiful acreage and a nicely kept walking trail, complete with bench? Now that spring is here, we are inviting the church to take a stroll and prayer walk in the peace of God’s amazing creation!
Added March 24, 2011 at 12:26 pm · Filed under Weekly Announcements
Baptism March 27th!
Celebrate with us as our brothers and sisters declare their faith through Baptism!
Old Testament Survey
Graham McKeague will be taking us through the Old Testament over four Sundays! This is going to be a great time to learn more about the Old Testament and how it is important to understand in our lives today. This fascinating study begins March 27th and concludes Sunday April 17th.
Communion Sunday—April 3rd
Every monthly communion Sunday we collect non-perishable food, clothing in good condition, unopened toiletry items, toys in like-new condition, and other donations that will be taken to local ministries for distribution.
New Life Group Opportunity!
Hey sports fans! Looking for an opportunity to connect with your New Day family while getting some exercise in the great outdoors? Sign up today for the New Day Co-ed Softball team!! All are welcome, regardless of playing ability or experience. Games are played on Thursday evenings from May through July. See Elaine Stryker or Mark Yerty in the Family Room during Intersection or after 2nd service for more information!
Breakthrough Intercession
Come join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 at New Day for an opportunity to pray on behalf of New Day and Kalamazoo. See Sarah Gerber for more details.
Chairs and Growth!
You may have noticed the new layout of the chairs in the sanctuary–this is because we believe that God has promised to send more people to New Day! We want to take great care of every person God sends through our doors, and making room for them is one way we can do this. By changing the layout, we were able to add 50 chairs! Remember, as Pastor Cameron says, the best way to extend the Kingdom is one to one. We have made room; be encouraged to share the Kingdom!
Bless New Day South Carolina!
New Day South Carolina will be celebrating their 2nd Anniversary on Sunday, April 3rd. Pastor Cameron and family will be ministering there on that Sunday to bless our daughter congregation and to celebrate with them. We would like to bless Scott & Stephanie Jones and New Day SC, with a financial gift. Please prayerfully consider giving to this special offering. To donate simply indicate it on the offering envelope the amount you would like to give by writing “Jones” or “New Day SC” in the Other category on the envelope. Today is the last Sunday for this special offering. (Shh…it’s a secret!)
Angel Food Orders
Angel Food orders will be taken during intersection and after second service. Orders for the April 23 distribution date must be placed by April 10th. Please also note the new distribution time of 8:30-10:00 Saturday mornings. See Pat and Dave Musall for more info.
Added March 18, 2011 at 2:48 pm · Filed under News
Don’t you love change!
We are praying for God to enable us to be more effective in extending His Kingdom in Kalamazoo. And we are praying that God will enable us to hold onto more of those who visit our Sunday services. Because we believe that our prayers are going to be answered, we have added 50 chairs to the sanctuary. In order to fit that many chairs, we also arranged them differently. Our vision is to make room for answered prayer!
The arrangement also enables worshipers to see more of the congregation, rather than looking forward. Both sides are angled so that everyone will see a large number of others. This is highly recommended as it creates more of a community feel, and seeing others worship stimulates worship. We have tried to do this in a way that does not limit the room for dancing, prophetic art and traffic flow.
It may feel more “empty” but that is intended. We want the room to not feel full. This is similar to when we went to two services and it took a while for both services to fill up. The same dynamic will apply with this arrangement. When we started 2 services there was a significant difference in the attendance between 1st and 2nd service. It was interesting to see that the attendance of both services have over time leveled out to almost exactly the same. Each service has leveled out to be almost exactly the percentage that experts say will make a room seem full which then can unintentionally limit growth.
Let’s all believe God for the house to be full of worship and worshippers!
Thanks,
Pastor Cameron
Added March 17, 2011 at 1:39 pm · Filed under Weekly Announcements
Special Guest Sunday, March 20th—Pastor Mitko!
While Bulgaria was under a communist regime Pastor Mitko was arrested many times & persecuted for his faith. In 1989 he and his wife Albena founded an underground church. Their ministry is a part of Global Celebration under Georgian & Winnie Banov. They carry a rich revelatory anointing, opening hidden treasure from the Word and moving strongly in the prophetic for the motivation & edification of the Body of Christ. They are Sr. Pastors of the largest River Church in Bulgaria.
Chairs and Growth!
You will notice a new layout of the chairs in the sanctuary–this is because we believe that God has promised to send more people to New Day! We want to take great care of every person God sends through our doors, and making room for them is one way we can do this. By changing the layout, we were able to add 50 chairs! Remember, as Pastor Cameron says, the best way to extend the Kingdom is one to one. We have made room; be encouraged to share the Kingdom!
ELEVATE 2011—March 26th
Grace Christian Fellowship will once again be offering a day of free worship training from 1:00-4:30 pm followed by a community Concert of Worship at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested in learning more about worship is welcome to attend. More information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160954967286062 .
New Life Group Opportunity!
Hey sports fans! Looking for an opportunity to connect with your New Day family while getting some exercise in the great outdoors? Sign up Sunday the 20th or 27th of March for the New Day Co-ed Softball team!! All are welcome, regardless of playing ability or experience. Games are played on Thursday evenings from May through July. See Elaine Stryker or Mark Yerty in the Family Room during Intersection or after 2nd service for more information!
Breakthrough Intercession
Come join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 at New Day for an opportunity to pray on behalf of New Day and Kalamazoo. See Sarah Gerber for more details.
Baptism March 27
If you would like to be baptized, sign up and indicate which service you would prefer. A brochure explaining the meaning of Baptism can be found at the Connection Counter.
Added March 10, 2011 at 2:16 pm · Filed under Weekly Announcements
Emotional Freedom Workshop
Come for a more hands on approach and get more in-depth in receiving freedom from the Shame-Fear-Control Cycle! 10 AM – 12 PM at New Day, Saturday March 19th.
Coming March 20—Pastor Mitko!
While Bulgaria was under a communist regime Pastor Mitko was arrested many times & persecuted for his faith. In 1989 he and his wife Albena founded an underground church. Their ministry is a part of Global Celebration under Georgian & Winnie Banov. They carry a rich revelatory anointing, opening hidden treasure from the Word and moving strongly in the prophetic for the motivation & edification of the Body of Christ. They are Sr. Pastors of the largest River Church in Bulgaria.
And if you want more Mitko, you can also see him at New City Church, 1310 Portage Road, on Friday, March 18th, at 6:45 PM!
ELEVATE 2011—March 26th
Grace Christian Fellowship will once again be offering a day of free worship training from 1:00-4:30 pm followed by a community Concert of Worship at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested in learning more about worship is welcome to attend. More information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160954967286062 .
Baptism March 27
If you would like to be baptized, sign up and indicate which service you would prefer. A brochure explaining the meaning of Baptism can be found at the Connection Counter.
Ken and Lisa Norberg
are seeking a temporary home for their two 5-year-old Siberian forest cats. This breed typically doesn’t trigger allergies. In exchange for sheltering them, Lisa would do housecleaning. Ideally, the home would be a peaceful one, and the kitties would need to be separated from any other animals. The Norbergs can be reached at 323-9505 or kenslady@juno.com.
Rides to Church Needed!
There is a need for transportation for three people in Portage, every other Sunday. Please call Bill and Sue Padgham at 344-1993 for more info.
Angel Food—Last Day to Order!
Angel Food orders will be taken during intersection and after second service. Orders for the March 26th distribution date must be placed today. Please also note the new distribution time of 8:30-10:00 Saturday mornings. See Pat and Dave Musall for more info.
Added March 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm · Filed under News, Resources
Over the next few months there are some incredible opportunities to experience many leaders in Worship and Ministry that are coming very close to Kalamazoo! Any one of these is sure to be powerful and impacting, so if you can go, we encourage it!
March 24th: Israel Houghton & New Breed
7 PM at Valley Family Church
Cost: $25
Click here for more info and to purchase tickets!
Israel Houghton is an internationally recognized worship leader, recording artist, songwriter, and producer. He has been in full time worship ministry since 1989. Israel and his wife, Meleasa, founded New Breed Ministries in 1995. Comprised of world class musicians and singers who are all ministers in their respective churches. They travel extensively with a message that crosses cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries. (For full bio visit here.)
May 1st: Kari Jobe Worship Night
6 PM at Radiant Church
Cost: $10 until April 15th, then $15
Click here for more info and to purchase tickets!
Kari Jobe is very well known for writing the powerful “Revelation Song.” She is the worship pastor at Gateway Church in Southlake Texas, and she is passionate about writing “songs that someone could speak to the Lord when they can’t find the words.” (For full bio visit here.)
August 3rd – 5th: Jesus Culture Awakening Conference
Featuring: Jesus Culture, Hillsong UNITED, Bill Johnson and more!
For more information click here!
To register, click here! (This is selling out very fast, so buy as soon as you can!)
Cost: Varies
Letter from Banning Liebscher (Jesus Culture Director):
Jesus Culture is calling youth and young adults from around the Nation to gather at Allstate Arena in Chicago, August 3-5, 2011! We are inviting revivalists from all 50 States of America to converge in ONE place at ONE time – Chicago! This will be Jesus Culture’s first arena gathering and the only conference outside of Redding for 2011. I want to encourage everyone to come, for I believe God is going to release an authority on revivalists that will begin an Awakening in their regions and see something catalytic take place in our nation.
The speakers at Jesus Culture Awakening will include: Reinhard Bonnke, Bill Johnson, Lou Engle, Cindy Jacobs, Sean Smith, myself and others. The Jesus Culture Band with Kim and Chris will be leading worship as well as Jake Hamilton, and Hillsong UNITED!
I believe God is going to release an awakening on a new breed of healing revivalists who will be anointed, activated and sent back into their campuses and cities. And we will see an uncontainable fire once again come out of Chicago only this time it will ‘ignite a generation that will change the world. (For more info, visit here.)
June 23rd-25th: FLAME OF LOVE “A City Ignited”
Featuring: John and Carol Arnott, Ed Piorek, Danny Silk
and worship with Jason Upton, Chris DuPré and Dave Fife
UIC Forum, Chicago
PRICES
Individual: $85 until 6/1, then $100
Married Couple: $130 until 6/1 $155
Youth $10
For more information and to register, visit http://www.greaterchicagochurch.com/flameoflove/