NLC Connect - Feb. 25, 2026
connect with God's Word
Campus Life held their annual banquet on Friday evening. We are grateful for the stories that were shared and for the many lives being impacted through the ministry of Campus Life. It is always encouraging to celebrate what God is doing in and through this community.
Sunday was filled with joyful connection, including train rides, a family lunch, and karaoke. We are thankful for the laughter, fellowship, and opportunities to gather together as a church family. Sunday mornings at New Life Community continue to be a special time of worship, community, and celebration.
Sunday was filled with joyful connection, including train rides, a family lunch, and karaoke. We are thankful for the laughter, fellowship, and opportunities to gather together as a church family. Sunday mornings at New Life Community continue to be a special time of worship, community, and celebration.
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25: (Prayer Group is cancelled this week)
THURSDAY, FEB. 26:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SUNDAY, MARCH 1:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Dining Room
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 3:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, MAR. 5:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Turn clocks ahead one hour tonight as Daylight Savings Time begins!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Room 207
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 10:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
THURSDAY, FEB. 26:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SUNDAY, MARCH 1:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Dining Room
10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
- Communion Sunday
- Offering for the Deacon Care Fund, and donations of nonperishable food and cleaning products welcome for the Sharing Hands Pantry
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 3:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113
THURSDAY, MAR. 5:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SATURDAY, MAR. 7: Turn clocks ahead one hour tonight as Daylight Savings Time begins!
SUNDAY, MARCH 8:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Room 207
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAR. 10:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
Sermon series for March as we prepare for the Good News of Easter!
connect through giving
Offerings Received last week (2/22): …...... $5,466
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $184,067
Budget to date: ………………….............…...….. $201,732
Needed weekly to meet budget: ……..…….. $8,724
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $184,067
Budget to date: ………………….............…...….. $201,732
Needed weekly to meet budget: ……..…….. $8,724
connect to God through prayer
- Pray for Norma Froese in the hospital following an accident, John Regier as he continues to recover, and others who have been ill or are caring for loved ones. Pray for Karen Madrid as she recovers from surgery, and for Manuel Madrid as he cares for her and waits for a surgery date. Pray for Mae Ewert, who is at Palm Village (skilled nursing room #401--visitors welcome) for rehab. Eugene Enns asks for prayer for complete healing following his recent surgery.
- Pray for those dealing with long-term health issues and cancer treatments.
- 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. The GriefShare support group meets on Sunday evenings at 6:30 PM in Room 114/115. The graveside service for Rosella Isaak will be held Friday, Feb. 27, at 11:00 AM at the Reedley cemetery.
- Pray for those who are seeking employment.
- Pray for the undocumented in our community and those facing food insecurity and financial challenges.
- Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez (Peru), Cecil & Tracy Ramos (Thailand), Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez (Portugal), and Johnny & Denise Esposito (Cambodia).
- Pray for peace as violence and war affect so many families and children around the world.
- Please pray as we seek a Worship Ministries Leader. If you know someone who may be a good fit, please direct them to the "Job Openings" page on our website.
Connect to the HRC
Below is a transcript from the Home Resource Center Presentation from this past Sunday. Cece Olea did an amazing job sharing how much the HRC has grown and ways we as a Church can support this important ministry.
I want to take a few minutes to share about the growth and impact of what God has been doing through the HRC.
As some of you may know, the Home Resource Center started as a response to a real need in our community.
Families at Open Gate were moving into empty spaces with no beds, no couches, no tables, just a house, but not yet a home.
And we believed that we,
as the church,
could help change that.
In fact, we made a commitment to step in and help fill this need in our community.
And every year, this church has stepped up.
Since 2021, the Home Resource Center has grown by nearly 648%.
To date, we have served 153 families.
That means more children with beds to sleep in.
More families sitting together at a table.
More homes filled with dignity.
Behind every one of those numbers is a real story.
A single parent starting over.
A family rebuilding after hardship.
Someone finally getting a fresh start.
And this ministry has grown because of YOU.
Because you saw a need and chose to respond.
Now we’re stepping into a new season and we need your help.
We are beginning to share the story of the Home Resource Center more intentionally throughout the community.
We have formed community partnerships through CarePortal who works with Child Welfare Services, and Parenting Network here in Dinuba.
We’re renewing our relationships with the fire and police departments.
And just recently, we have begun attending the Dinuba Unified Stakeholders meetings and are beginning to see how the HRC can be a blessing to the families suffering hardships in the community.
We are also trying develop a network with other nonprofits on how we can refer HRC recipients to receive services such as resume assistance and job skills.
We also have a new page on our website.
All you need to do is:
Go to: newlifedinuba.org
Click the 'Connect' tab
Select 'Home Resource Center'
Or visit directly: newlifedinuba.org/homeresourcecenter
We are also on social media so that more people can learn about us and can get involved.
You can follow us on IG @nlchomeresourcecenter
Through these platforms and partnership, people can:
• See the impact happening in real time • Learn what items are needed • Share posts with family and friends • Invite coworkers and neighbors to be part of the mission
And this is where you can play a huge role just by resharing.
You may not always have furniture to donate.
But you can still be part of the ministry.
And we also want to invite you to serve alongside us in very practical ways.
We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to:
•People with trucks that can help pick up and deliver furniture • Help move items during deliveries • Help clean and prepare furniture for their future homes
These things make a huge difference and allow us to serve our community.
So today, I want to invite you to partner with us in a simple way:
Follow. Share.
Donate Tell someone.
Pray
And if you’re able, volunteer. 648% growth that’s all God there.
And I don’t know about you but I want to be involved in what God is doing.
So please volunteer.
There will be a sign up sheet in the foyer if you’re interested in volunteering.
Thank you for supporting the HRC!
I want to take a few minutes to share about the growth and impact of what God has been doing through the HRC.
As some of you may know, the Home Resource Center started as a response to a real need in our community.
Families at Open Gate were moving into empty spaces with no beds, no couches, no tables, just a house, but not yet a home.
And we believed that we,
as the church,
could help change that.
In fact, we made a commitment to step in and help fill this need in our community.
And every year, this church has stepped up.
Since 2021, the Home Resource Center has grown by nearly 648%.
To date, we have served 153 families.
That means more children with beds to sleep in.
More families sitting together at a table.
More homes filled with dignity.
Behind every one of those numbers is a real story.
A single parent starting over.
A family rebuilding after hardship.
Someone finally getting a fresh start.
And this ministry has grown because of YOU.
Because you saw a need and chose to respond.
Now we’re stepping into a new season and we need your help.
We are beginning to share the story of the Home Resource Center more intentionally throughout the community.
We have formed community partnerships through CarePortal who works with Child Welfare Services, and Parenting Network here in Dinuba.
We’re renewing our relationships with the fire and police departments.
And just recently, we have begun attending the Dinuba Unified Stakeholders meetings and are beginning to see how the HRC can be a blessing to the families suffering hardships in the community.
We are also trying develop a network with other nonprofits on how we can refer HRC recipients to receive services such as resume assistance and job skills.
We also have a new page on our website.
All you need to do is:
Go to: newlifedinuba.org
Click the 'Connect' tab
Select 'Home Resource Center'
Or visit directly: newlifedinuba.org/homeresourcecenter
We are also on social media so that more people can learn about us and can get involved.
You can follow us on IG @nlchomeresourcecenter
Through these platforms and partnership, people can:
• See the impact happening in real time • Learn what items are needed • Share posts with family and friends • Invite coworkers and neighbors to be part of the mission
And this is where you can play a huge role just by resharing.
You may not always have furniture to donate.
But you can still be part of the ministry.
And we also want to invite you to serve alongside us in very practical ways.
We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to:
•People with trucks that can help pick up and deliver furniture • Help move items during deliveries • Help clean and prepare furniture for their future homes
These things make a huge difference and allow us to serve our community.
So today, I want to invite you to partner with us in a simple way:
Follow. Share.
Donate Tell someone.
Pray
And if you’re able, volunteer. 648% growth that’s all God there.
And I don’t know about you but I want to be involved in what God is doing.
So please volunteer.
There will be a sign up sheet in the foyer if you’re interested in volunteering.
Thank you for supporting the HRC!
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