Here we go Again!!

Oh the weather! Isn't it great. I am really looking forward to driving home from the church today.

We will be finishing up our series "This Year Will Be Different" this week. It has been such a great time of seeing how we can get on tract to honor God with our lives in 2010.

Don't hesitate in taking that step. Get involved in a small group. Monty will be starting a small group on Wednesdays beginning Wednesday February 2nd. His group will meet in the new west wing of the church.

Don't forget about picking up you contribution statements this Sunday.

We had a wonderful Sunday Night Experience last week. Great time of worship and sharing scripture with each other. The next Sunday Night Experience will be February 28th. It will be a family skate night at Yukon on Wheels. $5 is the cost at the door. You can bring your own skates.

Guys! Flag Football is next week. Make sure to sign up by this Sunday. We will play a couple of games on Superbowl Sunday. No Cost!! Well maybe some pain involved. Hope to see you there.

Be safe the next couple of days!

Has this year started off different for you? I know it has for a lot of us. Our teaching series has really stirred the hearts of the people of Newchurch. Keep up the great work!!

You can pick up your contribution statements for 2009 this next Sunday the 24th during the morning. You can pick them up in the atrium.

Next Sunday is also our Sunday Night Experience. We will enjoy a great night of praise and worship. Begins at 6pm!

Have you been looking for a place to build community with others and learn God's word? There are several new Voyage Teams/Small Groups that have begun on Sunday and Wednesday. Take some time and pick up a Voyage Team directory located in the atrium or upstairs in the West Wing. Classes are listed on the church website also.

Our annual flag football game will be played on February 7th from 2-4pm. Guys if you would like to sign up please do so at the info desk or just email me your information. This men's event is for those who are 18 years of age and older.

Hope each of you have a great week.

Chris

2010

It is always great to see a new year roll around. Except for the fact that it makes me feel a little bit older.

Membership classes (Anchor Classes) will begin this month. Each Wednesday night at 6:30pm one of the four required membership classes will take place. Anchor I on the first Wednesday, Anchor II on the second and so forth. Hope that you can take advantage of these classes if you are interested in becoming a member of Newchurch.

Wednesday Night Cafe happens each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Bring your family to enjoy a great variety of home cooked meals. Cost is $3 dollars for adults and $2 for children. No more then $10 per family.

Financial Peace University begins January 13th. You can sign up by calling the church office at 721.2300. Ask for Scott and he can give you all the information that you will need. Get on the right track this year with your finances.

Hope each of you have a great week.

Chris

Well we are pretty close to the big day. Christmas is almost here. Join us Christmas Eve at 9:15pm and 10:30pm for our celebration services. Hope to see you there.

Been just a little while since last post. I was on vacation with my wife. Had a wonderful time.

It was great to come back to church and see the place looking like Christmas. I don't really get into the gift buying and all the hoopla that goes with it. Our family usually spends a small amount on gift cards for the kids and then just enjoy spending time with the family.

I hope that each of you take some time this holiday to truly enjoy who is around you. They will not be around forever.

We will have Christmas Eve services at 9:00pm and 10:15pm. Bring the kids in their pj's and come have a inspirational time as we sing and celebrate our Savior's birth.

Christmas Ladies Night Out is this Friday starting at 6pm. You can still purchase a ticket by calling the church office. 721.2300

Have a great week!!

Lots of things going on around us during the holidays always makes me look for that one spot that I can go to and be still. Thanksgiving and Christmas seem to be so busy for people. It makes my head spin. Hard to sleep. Wake up thinking that I forgot something. Whew.....

I am so glad to be able to stop sometimes and just be still. Look for that place today. Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit!!!

Bedlam Blood Drive is this Sunday. Don't forget to bring your driver's license to check in. It will be located in the gym.

Thanksgiving is next Thursday. The church office will be closed the last half of the day on Wednesday the 25th.

Christmas Decoration night is on the 2nd of December. Just be at the church at 6:30pm ready to decorate.

Talk to you soon.

chris

Ladies, there is a potluck dinner for you this Thursday evening at 6:30pm in the cafe.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Join us on the 15th of this month for a great time of fellowship and community as we break bread together. It will begin at 6pm down in our Cafe area or Watermark as we call it. Bring what ever your family likes to eat and enjoy what everyone else brings as well.

Hope each of you have a great day!