NLC Connect - July 15, 2026

July 15th, 2026

connect with God's Word

On Sunday, we gathered as a church family to worship, learn from God's Word, and celebrate His goodness. From Connecting Point to the sermon and our children's classes, every part of the morning was an opportunity to grow in faith!

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113

THURSDAY, JULY 16: (No CELEBRATE RECOVERY this week)

SUNDAY, JULY 19:
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT - Patio

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room/Gym

TUESDAY, JULY 21:
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22:
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group - Room 113

THURSDAY, JULY 23:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

SUNDAY, JULY 26:
9:30 a.m. - Connecting Point - Patio

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and pastries
Last day to sign up for the Women's Retreat (at the Welcome table or online)

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

Guest speaker Juan Castillo

11:15 a.m. - Family Meal - Dining Room (pasta with meat sauce, rolls, and a fresh garden salad will be served--please bring a dessert large enough to serve 8-10 to add to the meal)
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room/Gym

Women's Ministry Survey Link

Each school kit allows one child to go to school!

connect through giving

Offerings Received last week (7/12): …........ $17,980
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $300,603
Budget to date: …………………...............…...….. $363,117
Needed weekly to meet budget: …….....….. $17,000

connect to God through prayer

Pray for people traveling for ministry: Jessica Aquino in Lithuania, Ken and Martha Sawatzky in Vietnam and Thailand, and Brian and Christine Willems attending a Celebrate Recovery Summit this week.
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 to a VBS volunteer

This summer, New Life demonstrated its heart for serving our community by welcoming children to Sun-a-palooza with eager smiles and colorful seashore decorations. Our volunteers, led by Jessica, Dulce, and Amelia, were prepared to connect with students to make the week a meaningful and faith-filled experience.

Leading crafts together with Maria, we had the opportunity to work with students to emphasize each day’s main Bible point and story through hands-on activities. Through faith footprints, rainbow cereal necklaces, ocean slime, and paper lanterns, it was clear to students that God is faithful and always keeps his promises to us.

A memorable moment for me occurred during our first evening as the children decorated faith footprints. Our discussion centered around who God is to them, and it was wonderful to hear their responses. The children acknowledged: God is kind. God is good. God helps me. God is my savior. God loves me. These truths are guiding principles that help frame their understanding of the incredible God that we serve and offer hope when life is challenging.

Our God delights in seeing children grow to know Him more, and this fun-filled week created countless opportunities for them to do just that. Sun-a-palooza was a wonderful event, and I was glad to volunteer alongside a great team that cared for every individual who stepped into our nautical adventure.
By: Delilah Isaak

Featured children's quotes from VBS:
“Making a balloon out of gas was fun. We mixed two things together that started making gas and went into the balloon. Pop! You had a balloon filled with gas.”
Rohan Isaak (age 7)

“I liked going on stage and doing a song!”
Mathias Isaak (age 5)