NLC Connect - April 16, 2025

April 14th, 2025

connect with God's Word

PC: Amanda Dover and Christine Willems
Last Wednesday, members of New Life Community came together in a beautiful moment of unity and prayer, gathering in the new sanctuary to dedicate the space to God before its official opening. It was a time filled with gratitude, hope, and expectancy for what’s to come. Then on Sunday, joy and excitement overflowed as we stepped into the new sanctuary for the very first service—a milestone moment for our church family! These photos capture the heart of that special week: prayerful preparation and the joyful celebration of a new beginning.

During Wednesday’s prayer meeting, we also took time to lift up Joshua as he prepares for his upcoming deployment—covering him in prayer and surrounding him with love and support from his church family.

connect your calendar

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, APRIL 17
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center

FRIDAY, APRIL 18
5:00 p.m. - "Taste of Passover" kids/youth family event --Dining Room

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20
6:30 a.m. - Community Sunrise Service - Downtown Dinuba Entertainment Plaza
(No "Salt & Light" Growth Class this week)
9:15 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio

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

Baptisms
Easter message

11:30 a.m. - Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt for kids - Family Center

TUESDAY, APRIL 22
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. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
(No Healing Room this week)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
6:30 p.m. - Prayer Gathering - Room 113

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
5:30 p.m. - Immanuel Schools' Open House - 1128 S. Reed Avenue in Reedley (program at 5:30, followed by 6:30 dinner, class exhibits, and open classrooms)

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
8:30 a.m. - "Salt & Light" Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT

Come meet and encourage others over coffee and snacks - Patio

10:00 a.m. - WORSHIP/NLC KIDS/NURSERY
11:15 a.m. - Family Meal - Dining Room (last names A-K bring desserts; L-Z bring cold salads to add to our spring picnic favorites!)
5:00 p.m. - NLC Youth meeting
6:00 p.m. - Mennonite Men's Chorus Concert at Gateway Church in Visalia

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
(No Healing Room this week)

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connect through giving

Received Last Week (4/13): .............. $5,312
Received this year: ...................... $200,634
Budget to Date:............................. $243,493
Budget Goal: ………....……...…...…...$383,686
Needed Weekly: …………................... $9,634

connect to God through prayer

Pray for health and strength for Carolina Coralles and Glen Zimmerman.
Pray for Soji Brooks, who broke his arm. He finally received his cast and was able to join youth class on Sunday! Pray for Amanda Dover whose surgery is scheduled for May 9th.
Pray for Anissa Almaguer to have good health as she prepares to bring new life into this world!
Pray for Irene Gonzalez, recovering from a c-section. Baby Hezekiah has been discharged, but prayers are needed for Hazel who is currently in Valley Children's NICU.
Pray for Sandy Sorber as she continues to recover well from surgery.
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 (family and friends of Ann Enns, Larry Smith, Karen Madrid's aunt, and others) and those attending the GriefShare support group. Christine Willems' father Richard Boucher died on March 29, and a service will be held on May 17 in Tulare.
Please keep Joshua Aquino (recently deployed) in your prayers. Pray for strength, safety, and peace of mind during this time.
Pray for those who are committed to following the Lord in believer's baptism this Sunday!
Pray for those who are seeking employment.
Pray for the undocumented in our community as they navigate life under this new administration.
Pray for our missionaries: Pablo & Maricela Chavez in Peru, Cecil & Tracy Ramos in Thailand, Jonathan & Joanna Gutierrez in Portugal, and Johnny & Denise Esposito in Cambodia.
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.