NLC Connect - July 1, 2026

July 1st, 2026

connect with God's Word

This week, NLC is celebrating Sun-A-Palooza VBS! Each evening, they're worshiping, learning God's Word, making new friends, playing games, creating crafts, and discovering how they can shine the light of Christ in their everyday lives.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 1- 2:
5:00-7:00 p.m. - "Sun-A-Palooza" Vacation Bible School continues - Family Center
(No CELEBRATE RECOVERY here this week)

FRIDAY, JULY 3: Independence Day observed (office closed)

SUNDAY, JULY 5:
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Patio

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks

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

Communion
Donations welcome for Sharing Hands Pantry and Deacon Care Fund

11:15 a.m. - Family Meal - Dining Room (please bring a dessert to serve 8-10 people; the Kitchen Team will provide Hawaiian BBQ pork sliders with pineapple slices, fixings, chips and fresh watermelon)
Youth Group is off-campus in the afternoon

TUESDAY, JULY 7:
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113

THURSDAY, JULY 9:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, JULY 12:
9:30 a.m. - Connecting Point - Patio

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and pastries

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

Guest speaker Justin Hiebert from Mennonite Brethren Foundation

5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room/Gym

TUESDAY, JULY 14:
10:00 a.m. - Summer LIFT Women's Bible Study - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

connect through giving

Offerings Received last week (6/28): …,,,... $4,228
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $274,764
Budget to date: ……………..........……..…...….. $346,979
Needed weekly to meet budget: ……...….. $16,093

connect to God through prayer

Pray for Vacation Bible School this week--for the kids who come and their families, and for the many volunteers who serve with joy in various areas.
Pray for Aydien Becerra as he recovers from surgery; for Jonas Stucky, recovering at home from a skateboarding accident; continue praying for Evelyn Romero, Norma Froese, Manuel and Karen Madrid, and Kristel Salazar's nephew Matthew and her friend's stepdad Roger who is home on hospice.
Pray for Tessa Fiscus and her family as she undergoes chemo; for Eugene Enns as he battles an additional type of cancer, and for others dealing with long-term health issues.
Also remember: Mae Ewert, Marilyn Chappell and other residents in Palm Village Healthcare, Harold Kruger and others in Sierra View, and Mary Salazar.
Please pray for Joshua Aquino serving on a fire crew during this fire season. Ask God to protect him, give him strength and wisdom as he serves.
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, and for people in the aftermath of earthquakes in Venezuela.
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.
Pray for events on the calendar and people connecting with God and each other.

Connect with MCC internship participant

Hello, beautiful church community! My name is Dulce, and I am an intern here at New Life Community. I am participating in an internship program called Summer Services through MCC. As part of this program, I had the opportunity to travel to Akron, Pennsylvania, from June 8th to June 12th. This trip was mandatory for orientation and lessons that prepared us for our summer experience.

At first, I was very nervous and scared about the trip, but once I arrived in Akron, everything started to improve. I made friends with people from various places, and we got to know each other more deeply than we expected. The games we played were fun and interactive, which helped us build relationships. I particularly enjoyed our debate sessions, where we could express our opinions and understand each other's perspectives. However, my favorite part of the trip was hanging out with the worship team during their practices and worshiping together. I also loved spending time with others after hours, engaging in conversations, playing card games, and visiting the MCC center in Akron.

Throughout this trip, I witnessed how God was working in the lives of others my age, each facing their own struggles. It was comforting to see that even though we all have challenges, God is helping us through them. This experience taught me that I don’t have to have everything under control; as long as I have God by my side, everything will be okay. I also learned to trust Him to lead me, recognizing that there are areas in my life where I still need to grow.