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New Life Christian Church
1705 SE Marshall
Albert Lea, MN 56007
New Life Christian is a family of believers who love the Lord, one another, and do our best to live and reveal the love of Christ to the world around us. We are devoted to the Word of God and claim its joy, power and authority. We know that through Jesus Christ we have forgiveness, fellowship, friendship and peace. We know that we are far from perfect, but we also know that God is at work in our lives and forgives our failures. We know that there are few things that bring greater joy in life than sharing God’s Good News of Salvation and making new friends as we come to know Christ better. We know that “church” is not about the things we say or ceremonies or traditions. Instead, we un-derstand that church is all about growing, loving, learning and caring. We know that worship is not supposed to be stuffy and boring but is at its best when it is vital, rele-vant and even fun. We know that we would love to meet you and share the joy that we have found at New Life Christian Church.
APRIL 2016
NEWSLETTER
You Are the Light of the World
by Vern Harris
MISSION
STATEMENT:
To embrace all people,
sharing the love, joy, faith, and
truths that we have come
to know in Christ Jesus.
LEAD PASTOR:
Vern Harris
Office 507-373-0814
ELDERS:
Dave Anderson 402-6000
Richard Foss 369-5127
Kendall Langseth 373-2343
Ryan Shea 402-8468
Bob Snow 684-2010
Bob Hamberg 383-0271
YOUTH DIRECTOR:
Jolean Shea
Office 507-373-1533
OFFICE
ADMINISTRATOR:
Sue Foss
Office 507-373-1533
WEBSITE:
www.NewLifeChristianAL.org
FACEBOOK PAGE:
New Life Christian Church
VISION
STATEMENT:
Our vision is to provide
encouragement, connection,
and discipleship within Christ’s
church as we reach out in love to
witness to the world around us.
You are the light of the world, oh Lord,
And you make your servants shine.
So how could there be any darkness in me,
Since you are the light of the world?
You are the bread of life, oh Lord,
Broken to set me free.
So how could there be any hunger in me
Since you are the bread of life?
Wipe every tear away, oh Lord,
And teach us the song of the Lamb.
Your promise is true but it's still up to you
To wipe every tear away.
1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Be-ginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. Revelation 21:1-7
maranatha which means come lord jesus!
April 2016 Serving Schedule
3 10 17 24
Communion Jerry Ryan Dave A Bob S
Offering prayer Ryan Dave A Bob S Ken
Inside Usher Bob N/Brian Bobby/LeRoy Troy/Al S Wayne/Tyler
Outside Usher Rigel/Tristan Philipp/Zech Louis/Jacob Mary/Sue F
Smalls Sheila/Zech Wayne/Brianna Bob N/Faith Naomi/Julia
Prayer Room Jerry & Cindy Pam & Rose Ryan & Jolean Ken & Kelli
Communion
prep Grace & Veronica
Instruments Marsha
Video/Sound Nathan & Marlena
Worship Team Kelli, Steve, Vern, Liana
Greeters Rose & Pam Secure building: Al & Mary
Sunday School
for All Ages
9:15 am
The Neighborhood Prayer
Walk is on April 11th at
3:30 pm. Hope you can join
us as we pray for all of
Albert Lea, one block at a time.
The National Day of Prayer event is on May 5th.
There will be a Prayer
gathering at the courthouse
at noon and an event at New
Life Christian Church at 6:30
in the evening.
The Decision America Tour 2016 is having an
incredible impact on the states they have already
been to. They will be at the capital in St. Paul,
Minnesota on June 16th.
Please keep them in prayer.
If you are interested in going,
see Sue Foss.
PRAYER CORNER
MOVIE NIGHT
Fri., April 15th at 6:30 pm
WAR ROOM
An INSPIRING movie!
The Youth will be selling
Concessions at 6:10 pm.
OPTIMIZE YOUR MARRIAGE WITH A ONE-OF
-A-KIND EXPERIENCE on the next Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend scheduled April 29 - May 1, 2016 at Chase on the Lake Resort, Walker, MN. Apply today at GodLovesMarriage.org, or contact Peter & Phyllis McMahon at [email protected] or 763-561-1575 for more information. Pre-registration is required by April 1, 2016. Don’t miss out! Contact couple in Albert Lea is Al & Mary Schallock at 507-383-8486 (Al) or 507-373-4113 (Mary).
Sundae Sunday! Sunday, April 24th
Be sure your camp packets are
completed. Any questions, see Jolean.
April Meetings
Deacons: April 6th- 7:30 pm Elders: April 9th - 8:30 am
Council: April 13th - 7:30 pm Aim Hi: April 19th - noon
Hospitality Team : April 5th - 6:00 pm
March Council
Meeting Highlights
Minister's report: Vern went home, dental issues.
Youth Director’s report: Camp Packets are out. April 24th
is Sundae Sunday.
Elders' report: Still discussing how to combine Sunday
School leadership and Youth leadership roles. Kendall
explained how the amendments to the by-laws affect who can
and cannot meet at the church. Trying to find options on how
we can help YFC. Would like to see Movie Night become
more of an outreach. Plan to discuss church goals. Elders will
establish a policy about what can be put on the Church
facebook. Facebook can be a great outreach tool if people
would share with their friends. Need to get consent before
posting a child’s picture.
Financial report: General fund had a loss of $1845 for the
month. Insurance, snow plowing, program renewal, and
electrical work account for high expenses. Ryan made motion
to move $5000 to Youth Van savings. Motion passed.
Deacons'/Trustees’ report: Exit doors have been replaced.
Sunday in the Park is June 26th. Spring work day is April
30th. Easter breakfast has been planned. Discussed kids
running in hallway and throwing balls over dividers. Wayne
will teach them to be careful.
Office administrator: Working on church directory with
Sue Hamberg. Cindy C and Sue broke down the Live Nativity
into manageable parts.
Old business: None
New business: Men’s Bible Study starting end of March.
Decision America Tour is coming to St. Paul on June 16th.
Sue F plans to attend and would like others to join. Pedro’s
group has been coming on Mondays and cleaning. Greg Ernst
will meet with Al, Kendall, Wayne, Bob H, and Richard to
explain Energy Audit. Discussed an alternative for the
dividers in the fellowship hall.
In 1922,a woman named Rhea F. Miller wrote a poem. In 1932,
a copy of that poem was placed on the top of an organ in a
family home in New York. Seated at the organ was a 23-year-
old musician named George Beverly Shea.
Miller's poem caught young George's attention. The words on
the paper rang true to the cry of his heart. And so, he set them
to music. Upon hearing her son singing this testimony of com-
mitment, George's mother came in from the kitchen, with tears
in her eyes, and encouraged him to sing the new song in church
the following Sunday.
As the congregants listened to George's deep voice sing out I'd
Rather Have Jesus, than silver and gold, little did they know
that the song was destined to become one of the most well-
known of all contemporary Christian songs.
A few years later, George joined forces with another young
man - Evangelist Billy Graham. Together they traveled the
world. Billy would preach and George would sing. His two
favorite songs were How Great Thou Art, and his signature
song, I'd Rather Have Jesus.
The Story Behind: I’d Rather Have Jesus
Church Bulletin Blooper
“Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. John’s Brunch, Rummage, & Bake Sale - April 16th
Devoted Hearts Women’s Event - April 22-23
Community Sew Day - April 23rd
Pinehaven Camp - Weekends are posted For more info check the bulletin board.
