NLC Connect - August 28, 2024

August 27th, 2024

connect with God's Word

Our Kids and Youth Ministries said "goodbye" to summer this past Sunday with a water party for Kids Ministry during the family meal and a pool party at George and Marcia's for the youth. While we are sad to see summer go, we are so excited to see how God will bless during this fall season.
During kids classes on Sunday, children were asked "How does God help us?" One of our first graders answered, "by giving us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit leads us right?" Thank you Lord for the work you are doing in the hearts of our children!

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
8:30 a.m. - DUSD Meeting--Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
5:30 pm - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, worship, groups

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
NLC Kids leaders' meeting -- Jessica's house

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room

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

Otto Ekk is the guest speaker

5:00 p.m. - NLC CREW (youth group) and Youth Leaders' Meeting - Room 207

MONDAY, SEPT. 2
Labor Day holiday--office closed
6:00 p.m. - CR Worship Team - Gym

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:00 p.m. - Healing Rooms of Dinuba - Library

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
Carl's Jr. Fundraiser! When you place your order in Dinuba, mention NLC, and we will get 20% of the proceeds to help send kids to camp!
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113
6:30 p.m. - Multiply Meeting - Community Room

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
Carl's Jr. Fundraiser! When you place your order in Dinuba, mention NLC, and we will get 20% of the proceeds to help send kids to camp!
5:30 pm - CELEBRATE RECOVERY meal, worship, groups

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Dining Room

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

Otto Ekk is the guest speaker
Communion Sunday, and Deacon Care Fund offering

11:30 a.m. - Deacon Meeting - Community Room
5:00 p.m. - NLC CREW (youth group) - Room 207

MONDAY, SEPT. 9
6:00 p.m. - CR Worship Team - Gym

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
9:00 a.m. - LIFT Women's Bible Study begins new series - Room 114/115
6:00 p.m. - Healing Room Ministry - Library

Please mention "New Life Community" when ordering at the Dinuba Carl's Jr. restaurant on September 4 & 5, and help send kids to winter camp! Thank you for your support.

connect through giving

Offerings Received last week (8/25): ..............$3,994
Offerings Received this year to date:..........$324,560

Additional Income received (Ministries, Facility
Rental & Interest) this year to date:….….... $28,543
Total Income this year to date: …….…....…… $353,103
Estimated Expenses through Aug. 31: .…… $367,000
Needed to meet expenses (estimate): .....…. $14,000

Donations are welcome through August 30 to meet expenses and help plan us for next year. Thank you for your faithful giving to the Lord and to the ministries of NLC!

If you have accumulated airline miles that you would like to donate to help send staff to conferences, please let Otto Ekk know.

connect to God through prayer

Continue to pray for those who have lost loved ones, including those who participated in the GriefShare support group.
Pray for health and strength for George Sawatzky (recovering from surgery), Emma (Karen Madrid's mother), Carolina Coralles, Steve Bryan's sister Brenda Walters (recovering from bones broken in a fall) and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Richard Clemmer, recovering from surgery.
Pray for Abe & Holly Isaak's 6-year-old granddaughter Tessa Fiscus, who has started treatment for cancer, but is doing well at home.
Also remember: Doris Siebert, Marilyn Chappell and other residents in Palm Village Healthcare, Harold Kruger and others in Sierra View, Louie and Michelle Perez, Mary Salazar, and Zach Clemmer.
Keep the SEARCH TEAM in your prayers as they work through congregational survey responses and other assignments.
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, who are home before returning to 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.

Connect to our Deacon Team

Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in
honoring each other. When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Romans 12:9-10, 13
I believe this scripture expresses our desire as a ministry team to serve the Lord by serving our church body in providing care when we are aware of a need. We provide assistance to our Pastoral staff and Elders when and wherever needed.
The Deacons continue to lead in serving communion, make preparations for baptism, and assist with meals where needed. We provide meals and support at a memorial service.
The Deacons oversee a care fund that has been established to assist in the financial needs of our members. We thank the church for faithfully giving to the benevolent fund each month after our communion services. In this past year we have been able to assist with all kinds of financial needs experienced by our members and attenders. Helping with the purchase of groceries, assisting with rent payment, payment of utilities, vehicle repairs, and other needs that have come up. We find joy in assisting with financial needs that our members or attenders may need some help with.
We also have a food pantry that accepts donations of nonperishable food and toiletry items, and it is available for those who might have a need for some grocery supplies.
If you have a financial need that maybe we can help with, please contact the church office, an elder or a member of the Deacon Team.
May God Bless You.
Stan Isaac, on behalf of the Deacon Ministry Team