NLC Connect - June 18, 2025

June 17th, 2025

connect with God's Word

Worship service on Father's Day, Sunday morning. Filled with gratitude, as NLC praises the Lord for His endless goodness in our lives.
Connect team serves the NLC community on Sunday morning with welcoming arms, making everyone feel right at home.
Middle school Sunday service featuring a beautiful play that brings a Bible story to life, along with worship time in the children's ministry.
NLC Youth had a wonderful time during an open gym night on Tuesday, filled with laughter and fellowship alongside Pastor Brad and our dedicated interns, Victor and Dulce.
NLC Church is supporting our sister church, Templo de Oración in Traver, for their VBS.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, JUNE 19
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups

SUNDAY, JUNE 22
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
Sign-up sheets available for the Women's Retreat in September

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Guest speaker Jessica Jackson

5:00 p.m. - NLC Youth Family Event, "You Are God's Masterpiece" - Family Center Gym

TUESDAY, JUNE 24
6-8 p.m. - YFC/NLC Open Gym for grades 7-12 - Family Center

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, JUNE 26
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 29
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio
Sign-up sheets available for the Women's Retreat in September
Nominees will be posted for voting at the upcoming Members' Meeting on July 13

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY

Baptism (if you are interested in taking this step in the future, please contact Jessica or Joshua Aquino or Pastor Brad)

11:15 a.m. - FAMILY MEAL - Dining Room (pizza and green salad will be provided by the kitchen team. Last names A-K please bring ice cream, and L-Z bring toppings for ice cream sundaes!)
5:00 p.m. - Youth Leaders' meeting off-site (no youth group)

TUESDAY, JULY 1
Junior Camp begins at Hartland (through Friday, July 4)--pray for our counselors and campers!
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

This summer multiple churches in our city are working together to provide a summer evening program for the whole family to grow together and get introduced to Jesus. Sign up using the QR code on the picture below or on the posters at NLC!

connect through giving

Received Last Week (6/15): .......... $4,687
Received this year: ....................$252,764
Budget to Date: ........................ $309,900
Budget Goal: ............................. $383,686
Needed Weekly: .......................... $13,092

connect to God through prayer

Pray for health and strength for Carolina Coralles and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Amanda Dover, recovering from surgery. Pray for Hezekiah Parker, whose surgery is rescheduled for July 7.
Pray for Anissa Almaguer to have good health as she prepares to bring new life into this world! Anissa has been doing iron transfusions to raise her hemoglobin. Pray for strength and wisdom for the doctors supervising her care. Pray for Neida Roa, who is also expecting and was put on bed rest.
Pray for Irene Gonzalez and family as they mourn the loss of Hazel.
Also remember: Marilyn Chappell and other residents in Palm Village Healthcare, Harold Kruger and others in Sierra View, and Mary Salazar.
Pray for those who have lost loved ones.
Pray for Freddy Parker who is down in LA on a new job assignment. Prayer for the Parker family as they navigate this season of separation. While they are grateful for this new opportunity, it comes with the challenge of being apart.
Pray for those who are seeking employment.
Pray for our interns as they serve our Church family and community this summer.
Pray for the campers and SOAR participants to be open to the work God will be doing in their lives as both Camp/SOAR approaches. Thank you NLC fam for your continued prayer and financial support for our young people!
Pray for our sister church, Templo de Oracion, as they host VBS this week.
Pray for the undocumented in our community as they navigate life under this new administration.
Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez in Peru, Cecil & Tracy Ramos in Thailand, Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez in Portugal, and Johnny & Denise Esposito in Cambodia.
Pray for peace as violence and war affect so many families and children in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, in the Middle East, and in parts of Africa.

Connect to an Intern

Hello everyone! My name is Amelia Villarreal, and I am truly honored to be one of this year's summer interns. Along with being an intern, I'm also the leader of the Early Childhood Development program. I have been given the wonderful opportunity to write the blogs for this summer. I am filled with gratitude for the chance to share the occasions here at New Life Community during this summer.

During my first week as an intern, I’ve had the joy of connecting with more of the incredible staff at NLC and forming deeper bonds with my fellow interns. It has been heartwarming to witness the sense of community and support all around. I am looking forward to what God has in store for our church this summer!