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INFUSION of New Life from Pastor George and News to Note

10/21/2014

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“Discipleship 101:  Following Jesus” 
to listen to this past Sunday’s message, click here: www.newlifechurchmo.org/sermons  

     Brent Curtis and John Eldredge, in their book, The Sacred Romance (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997), share the following:
     “If I'm not abiding in Jesus, then where is it that I abide? I once asked myself. I began to notice that when I was tired or anxious, there were certain sentences I would say in my head that led me to a familiar place. The journey to this place would often start with me walking around disturbed, feeling as if there was something deep inside that I needed to put into words but couldn't quite capture. I felt the "something" as anxiety, loneliness, and a need for connection with someone. If no connection came, I would start to say things like, "Life really stinks. Why is it always so hard? It's never going to change." If no one noticed I was struggling or asked me what was wrong, I found my sentences shifting to a more cynical level: "Who cares? Life is a joke."  
     “Surprisingly, by the time I was saying those last sentences, I was feeling better. The anxiety was greatly diminished.
      “My comforter, my abiding place, was cynicism and rebellion. From this abiding place, I would feel free to use some soul cocaine watching a violent video/movie, having more alcohol with a meal than I might normally drink, things that would allow me to feel better for a little while. I had always thought of these things as just bad habits. I began to see they were much more; they were spiritual abiding places that were my comforters and friends in a very spiritual way.
      “The final light went on one evening when I read John 15:7 in The Message. Peterson translates Jesus' words on abiding this way: "If you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon." Jesus was saying in answer to my question, "I have made my home in you, Brent. But you still have other comforters you go to. You must learn to make your home in me."
 
     *In what/whom do you “abide”?  Where do you turn for comfort and hope?
 
Based on John 1:43-52 & John 15:1-5:
     If you remain in me, I will remain in you, and you will bear much fruit. (Jesus in John 15:5)
 
A Prayer to Pray: 
     Heavenly Father, You not only created me for a purpose, You made a way for me to have access to a life-source (Jesus) in whom, and through whom, I can make an eternal difference this side of heaven.  Thank You for this indescribable gift among gifts which I have not earned or deserved.  As I abide (remain) with You, Lord, continue to make me more like You.  In Your powerful and transforming Name, I pray.  AMEN.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER…

Walter Hoffmann family, as they continue to grieve, remember and celebrate Walter’s life.
Bob Meyer (Larry Meyer's brother). Defective heart.
Kevin Brunkhorst, recovering from severe burns
Sally Ploof's father, having bypass surgery today
God's intervention
 in the Ebola epidemic.


Prayer Points from NLC Prayer Ministry
Father, we pray that our pastor will have an increase of vitality, renewal and vision  that is from You so that our church can take hold of the vision, then be revitalized as a caring committed community for Your Kingdom and purpose.  
A Special Thanks from Pastor George

   Thank you, New Life Church, for the many ways you expressed appreciation, thanks and encouragement over this past month.  October, being Pastor Appreciation Month, was a very affirming time as so many of you communicated care and encouragement through cards, emails, gifts and reminders of your prayers for me and our ministry together.  My family and I look forward to the trip to Branson in November, it will be a welcome break prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. 
    Thanks, again, for your partnership.  I continue to anticipate and look forward to what God is doing, and going to do, through our mutual ministry.


It's time to start thinking about Christmas!  Can you believe it?
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New Life Church will be participating in the Downtown Washington Parade of Lights on Friday, November 28.  If you are interested in helping design/build a float, please see Jennifer Kazmaier or Amanda Griesheimer or e-mail the church office.  All are welcome to walk with the float in the parade as well.  More details to follow.

A Christmas decorations committee is also being formed.  If you would like to help with the decorating or planning, please see Angie Hilbert or Kelly Dohm or e-mail the church office.
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INFUSION of New Life - weekly encouragement from Pastor George & News to Note, PLUS... Updated Constitution & Bylaws

10/15/2014

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“Discipleship 101” 
to listen to this past Sunday’s message, click here: www.newlifechurchmo.org/sermons  

Kevin Miller, (of Wheaton, Illinois) wrote the following which I share with you as a reflection of what “discipling others” might look like.
      Kevin asks, “Is the Church More Like an Old-Fashioned Hardware Store or a Home Depot?”
     Then Mr. Miller goes on to explain that:
     When I was a kid, Saturday mornings were chore day. Often my dad would say, "C'mon kid," and I'd hop in the station wagon, and we would drive down the street to Hooper Wolfe's hardware store. Hooper Wolfe's had an old wood door, painted white—except where the paint was worn off near the handle. You walked in, and you could hardly move. There were two narrow aisles. The counters were filled with merchandise, shelves were overflowing, and stuff was hanging from the ceiling. You'd think, No way am I going to find anything in here.
     But you didn't need to. As soon as you walked in, Clarence from behind the counter would say, "Help you today?" My dad would say something like, "I want to hang a light out back."
     Clarence would come out from behind the counter and ask questions. "Where you going to hang it? Over the patio? Well then"—and he would start rummaging through shelves until he pulled off just the right light—"you want a light like this. And don't use these bolts here; they're good for indoor stuff, but for outdoor, you want something galvanized."
     "Your wall is brick, isn't it?" Clarence asked. (Even though our town was small, I was impressed he knew what our house was made of.) "Well, to run the conduit through there, you want a masonry drill bit at least ¾ of an inch. If we don't have that in stock, you can get one over at Miller's Lumberyard." Then Clarence would pull a flat carpenter's pencil off his ear and get out a little piece of paper and sketch it all out. "The conduit goes here … and make sure you don't mount the light too close to the soffit."
     Today, when I have a project on Saturday, I head to Home Depot. Unlike Hooper Wolfe's, where you had to parallel park on the street, there's an ocean of parking. And inside, Home Depot is huge. The ceilings are 30 feet high. Home Depot has forty times the inventory of Hooper Wolfe's. It all looks great under bright, argon lights.
     There is a guy in an orange apron—a block away. If you run him down, he's likely to say, "Sorry. I usually work in paints. I'm just covering in electrical because someone called in sick." So you're pretty much on your own.
      A similar thing has happened in the American church. We have programs that are amazing, with Disney-level quality and technological sophistication. But something's missing: Clarence. We all need a Clarence, someone who knows more than we do and who will guide us to grow in Christ.
      Throughout the Bible this is the primary way faith has been passed on. Moses trains Joshua in how to lead; Eli trains Samuel in how to pray; Jesus teaches the apostles; Timothy's grandmother Lois trains up her daughter Eunice, who trains up her son Timothy; Paul calls Titus his "son" in the faith. When it comes to helping people grow into spiritual maturity, the Bible gives us "the Clarence Principle": the older teach the younger, and those more mature in the faith guide those who are newer in the faith.
     *Who is your “Clarence”?  Who is the one who has disciple (is discipling) you?
     **To whom are you being a “Clarence”?
 
Based on John 1:35-42:
Jesus turned and saw them [two of John the Baptists disciples] following and said to them, “What are you seeking.” (v.38)
 
A Prayer to Pray: 
     Lord, You called the willing to follow you.  When they did so they witnessed you teaching others, helping others, praying for others and even correcting others.  Then You sent them out two by two to do as You had done.  Eventually, Jesus, You simply instructed Your followers to ‘Go and make disciples’.  As I read of You in the scriptures, help me Lord to catch glimpses of how Your great love drove You to teach, pray, help, and correct others.  Strengthen me, too, that I might go and do the same.  In Your precious and Holy Name, I pray.  AMEN.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER….
  • Walter Hoffmann, family has gathered as he nears the end of his earthly life
  • Jerome Bunge, Outpatient surgery TODAY- new pacemaker battery
  • Corbin Leigh Gildehaus, born October 6, 8lbs, 10oz, 21”.   Proud first-time parents are Jason & Jessica Gildehaus,
  • Camden Ardell Moore, born September 21, 6lbs, 10oz, 18.5”.  Proud big brother, Braylon, and parents – Alisha Skaggs & Dennis Moore. 
  • Bob Meyer (Larry Meyer's brother). Defective heart.
  • Kevin Brunkhorst, recovering from severe burns
  • God's intervention in the Ebola epidemic.
Constitution & By-Laws 
A vote on the Constitution & By-Laws is scheduled for THIS Sunday, October 19, 10:40am.  Follow the links to view/download your updated copy of the Constitution/By-Laws andMembership Covenant with details regarding the changes (in RED print).  As you have questions feel free to contact anyone on the leadership team or Pastor George.
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Prayer Points from NLC Prayer Ministry
This week all are encouraged to pray for the Leadership team and Pastor  George in the following areas:
      1.  Pray that we realize that our inheritance and hope as a church family is in God's incomparable and incredible great power which is available to us (Gal. 1:12; Eph. 1:18-19; Phil. 3:10)
     2.  Pray that our church, leadership, and pastor becomes more surrendered and poured out to Christ, so they can have spiritual breakthroughs by seeking the fear of God and the mind of Christ and the Spirit's leading.  (1 Cor. 2:16; Gal. 2:20-21)
     3.  Pray that your church and pastor continue to take hold of a growing, consistent walk with Christ with a devotional life and prayer that is steadfast. Pray that they allow Christ to work and use them as they grow in their faith, spiritual formation, maturity, and love (Psalm 16:8-11; 73:28; Rom. 8:31; 2 Pet. 1:5-7)
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INFUSION of New Life - weekly encouragement from Pastor George & News to Note

10/7/2014

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“Receive, Renew, Remember” 
to listen to this past Sunday’s message, click here: www.newlifechurchmo.org/sermons  

     Jeanne Doering (in a “Leadership Magazine” article entitled, The Passover Potluck) described how “when a jeweler displays a fine diamond, he often puts it on black velvet. There, it catches fire from the lights of the room, its beauty multiplied, and its value becomes more apparent.
     “The Lord's Supper is like that diamond. Sometimes it needs to be pried from traditional settings and thrown against the black velvet of the blackest night in history: the night it was instituted--the night before Christ was crucified.”
     When we receive the sacrament of Holy Communion it is as if the love of the Lord is magnified, His grace is illuminated and the strength He offers us is tangible.  In this Holy Meal Jesus still offers us renewal and redemption. 
  
Based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26:
“Take the bread…cup of the new covenant….in remembrance of me” 

 
A Prayer to Pray: 
     Lord, You came to this earth to seek and save me from missing out on my Creator’s best for me.   Thank you for the reminders of Your gifts in Your Word and in the tangible reminder in Communion.  As I continue to receive Your gifts, Lord, renew me and empower me to remember Your gifts and Your way.  In your Holy and Powerful Name, I pray.  Amen.

Please Also Pray for:
  • Bob Meyer(Larry Meyer's brother). Defective heart.
  • God' intervention in the Ebola epidemic.
  • Kevin Brunkhorst--recovering from severe burns, still hospitalized.
  • Continued recovery for Ruth Dreyer and Celeste Schreifer
  • The nation of Israel...protection, salvation, That they would turn to God as their hope.
Constitution & By-Laws
A vote on the Constitution & By-Laws is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 10:40 a.m.  After receiving input during two gatherings last week, an updated copy will be e-mailed out this week with details regarding the changes.  As you have questions, feel free to contact anyone on the leadership team or Pastor George.
Picnic Time - Location Change!
This Sunday's fellowship picnic has been moved to the Washington City Park Pavilion (2nd & High Streets, by the City Pool).  We will still have games and activities.  Please bring a potluck dish to share for lunch at about noon.
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Congratulations to proud parents Jason & Jessica Gildeahus! Please keep Jason, Jessica, and baby Corbin in your prayers.
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Pastor Appreciation Month

10/7/2014

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As you may know, October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  A few people have made suggestions on things we can do to express our gratitude to PG.  Prayer bookmarks will be available on Sunday, October 5th for anyone who would like one.  They include a guide for praying for your pastor.

A basket will be put together and presented to PG at the October 12 church picnic at Rocky Vine.  All are welcome to bring items to include.  Please feel free to bring a card, note of encouragement, gift card, handmade item, etc to church this Sunday or next Sunday.  

This is not a top-secret operation, so don't worry about spilling the beans!  As a church family, we just want to let Pastor George and his family know how much we appreciate them.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jean Webb.
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Washington, MO 63090
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