NLC Connect - July 3, 2024
connect with God's Word
Our memory verse for July reminds me of the passage that was the focus for SOAR Central Valley this year. John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Can others tell that we love God by the love we have for each other? As we learn this new verse, I hope that we will take it as a challenge to love others with the same love given to us by God!
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Office closed for Independence Day
5:30 pm - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, worship, groups
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 5-7
Junior Camp at Hartland--pray for our 7 campers and 2 counselors
SUNDAY, JULY 7
8:30 a.m. ADULT GROWTH CLASS
5:00 p.m. - NLC CREW (youth group) - Room 207
TUESDAY, JULY 9
6:30 p.m. - The Healing Rooms of Dinuba - West patio of Worship Center
7:00 p.m. - GriefShare - Room 114-115
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113
THURSDAY, JULY 11
5:30 pm - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, worship, groups
SUNDAY, JULY 14
8:30 a.m. ADULT GROWTH CLASS
July 16 is the last day to request an absentee ballot for members unable to attend the Special Business Meeting on Monday, July 29, regarding the proposed Immanuel Schools' Bylaws changes. Contact the NLC office at (559) 591-1176 or office@newlifedinuba.org to request a ballot. Copies of the Bylaws were distributed June 25 by email or mail.
TUESDAY, JULY 16
10:00 a.m. - Summer LIFT Get-Together -- all women welcome for a mid-summer Bible study and fellowship time -- Room 114-115
6:30 p.m. - The Healing Rooms of Dinuba - West patio of Worship Center
7:00 p.m. - GriefShare - Room 114-115
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 17-19
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Camp Firelight VBS
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Office closed for Independence Day
5:30 pm - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, worship, groups
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 5-7
Junior Camp at Hartland--pray for our 7 campers and 2 counselors
SUNDAY, JULY 7
8:30 a.m. ADULT GROWTH CLASS
- Foundations in Finance - Room 111
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room
- Communion
- Otto Ekk preaching
5:00 p.m. - NLC CREW (youth group) - Room 207
TUESDAY, JULY 9
6:30 p.m. - The Healing Rooms of Dinuba - West patio of Worship Center
7:00 p.m. - GriefShare - Room 114-115
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113
THURSDAY, JULY 11
5:30 pm - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, worship, groups
SUNDAY, JULY 14
8:30 a.m. ADULT GROWTH CLASS
- Foundations in Finance - Room 111 (final session)
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room
- Enjoy a VBS preview with decorating by the summer interns and youth group
July 16 is the last day to request an absentee ballot for members unable to attend the Special Business Meeting on Monday, July 29, regarding the proposed Immanuel Schools' Bylaws changes. Contact the NLC office at (559) 591-1176 or office@newlifedinuba.org to request a ballot. Copies of the Bylaws were distributed June 25 by email or mail.
TUESDAY, JULY 16
10:00 a.m. - Summer LIFT Get-Together -- all women welcome for a mid-summer Bible study and fellowship time -- Room 114-115
6:30 p.m. - The Healing Rooms of Dinuba - West patio of Worship Center
7:00 p.m. - GriefShare - Room 114-115
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 17-19
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Camp Firelight VBS
- For all kids ages 4 years through 6th grade
- Sign up by scanning the QR code or on our website
connect through giving
Received Last Week (6/30):….....… $16,442
Received this year to date:........ $292,986
Budget to Date:.............................. $338,751
Budget Goal: …….......……...…...…...$400,342
Needed weekly to meet budget: .. $13,419
Received this year to date:........ $292,986
Budget to Date:.............................. $338,751
Budget Goal: …….......……...…...…...$400,342
Needed weekly to meet budget: .. $13,419
connect to God through prayer
PRAYER
- Tim Heinrichs is now at home. Pray for him to have a full recovery.
- Continue to pray for Evelyn Romero at the recent passing of her husband, Paulie, and for Elva Cardona as her sister Connie's memorial service is planned for July 11 at Reedley MB Church.
- Pray for health and strength for Emma (Karen Madrid's mother), Candace Godfrey, Carolina Coralles, Lanisha Washington, and Glen Zimmerman.
- Also remember: Doris Siebert and Marilyn Chappell in Palm Village Healthcare, Louie and Michelle Perez, Mary Salazar, and Zach Clemmer.
- Keep the SEARCH TEAM in your prayers (If you haven't already, please update your email and mobile phone with the church office to ensure you get your survey. Paper copies will be available.)
- Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez in Peru, Cecil & Tracy Ramos in Thailand, Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez in Portugal, Ruddy & Cristina Ancheta in San Francisco, and Johnny & Denise Esposito in SE Asia.
- 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.
- Pray for the firefighters and people displaced by the fast-moving fires in eastern Fresno County.
connect to Christ, our Healer
Ephesians 4:2,3 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
We had such an amazing service this past Sunday. It is such a joy to see God's people worshipping Christ in the unity of the Spirit and His presence working in our midst was undeniable! Our congregation was singing songs unto the Lord in different languages and it was a beautiful picture of what heaven will be like when all of God's people from every age and all parts of the world will worship the Lord together as one on the other side of eternity. It was sincere and spiritually moving.
We rejoice in also witnessing a brother in Christ, James Anthony Yrigollen, following the Lord in believer's baptism. His powerful testimony was such a wonderful profession of God's healing power in his life. He confessed his struggles of brokenness and painful dark thoughts. Our church family chose to be the hands and feet of Christ, brothers and sisters whom he could confide in to pray with, to cry with, to worship with and to compassionately answer the tough questions of God, life and spiritual truths. This brings to my mind the beautiful passage of James 5:16, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. (KJV) The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." (NLT) It is so comforting to know that throughout the years, and more especially during this time of transition, our church family has been praying for one another. Several have come and shared their hearts with church leadership and we sense God's Spirit bringing our church family through a time of healing and restoration. We, as the elders, want to encourage our church family that we are here to pray together with you, listen intently to you, passionately worship Christ among you, and consider it an honor to serve alongside with you.
As we seek God's healing and restoration in our own personal lives, we would like to know how we can pray for you, build you up, and help to be better ministers to you. We also want to encourage you, as disciples of Christ, to do the same for others.
Because of Christ's love,
Joshua "Chinoh" Aquino
We had such an amazing service this past Sunday. It is such a joy to see God's people worshipping Christ in the unity of the Spirit and His presence working in our midst was undeniable! Our congregation was singing songs unto the Lord in different languages and it was a beautiful picture of what heaven will be like when all of God's people from every age and all parts of the world will worship the Lord together as one on the other side of eternity. It was sincere and spiritually moving.
We rejoice in also witnessing a brother in Christ, James Anthony Yrigollen, following the Lord in believer's baptism. His powerful testimony was such a wonderful profession of God's healing power in his life. He confessed his struggles of brokenness and painful dark thoughts. Our church family chose to be the hands and feet of Christ, brothers and sisters whom he could confide in to pray with, to cry with, to worship with and to compassionately answer the tough questions of God, life and spiritual truths. This brings to my mind the beautiful passage of James 5:16, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. (KJV) The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." (NLT) It is so comforting to know that throughout the years, and more especially during this time of transition, our church family has been praying for one another. Several have come and shared their hearts with church leadership and we sense God's Spirit bringing our church family through a time of healing and restoration. We, as the elders, want to encourage our church family that we are here to pray together with you, listen intently to you, passionately worship Christ among you, and consider it an honor to serve alongside with you.
As we seek God's healing and restoration in our own personal lives, we would like to know how we can pray for you, build you up, and help to be better ministers to you. We also want to encourage you, as disciples of Christ, to do the same for others.
Because of Christ's love,
Joshua "Chinoh" Aquino
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