NLC Connect - April 29, 2026
connect with God's Word
We’d love to help you get connected at New Life Community! Join us for Open Bible Study on Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings for all ages, and Sunday nights for our youth.
connect your calendar
WEDNESDAY, APR. 29:
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, APR. 30:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
6:00 p.m. - Community Hymn Sing at Palm Village, 701 W. Herbert Avenue in Reedley
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 1 & 2:
NLC Prayer Booth at Rose Ann Vuich Park during Cinco de Mayo celebration -- contact the church office at 559-591-1176 to sign up for a 2-hour time slot
SUNDAY, MAY 3:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - Connecting Point - Patio
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room & Gym
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAY 5:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6:
12:00 p.m. - DCMA Lunch Meeting - Dining Room
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, MAY 7:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SUNDAY, MAY 10:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:00 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT FUNDRAISER - Patio
TUESDAY, MAY 12:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, APR. 30:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
6:00 p.m. - Community Hymn Sing at Palm Village, 701 W. Herbert Avenue in Reedley
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 1 & 2:
NLC Prayer Booth at Rose Ann Vuich Park during Cinco de Mayo celebration -- contact the church office at 559-591-1176 to sign up for a 2-hour time slot
SUNDAY, MAY 3:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Growth Class - Room 114/115
9:30 a.m. - Connecting Point - Patio
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and pastries
- Guest speaker Otto Ekk
- Communion
- Donations of non-perishable food and hygiene items welcome for the Sharing Hands Pantry, along with financial donations to the Deacon Care Fund
5:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Community Room & Gym
6:30 p.m. - GriefShare Support Group - Room 114/115
TUESDAY, MAY 5:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - Healing Room Prayer Ministry - Library
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6:
12:00 p.m. - DCMA Lunch Meeting - Dining Room
6:00 p.m. - Open Bible Night - Community Room
THURSDAY, MAY 7:
6:00 p.m. - CELEBRATE RECOVERY small groups - Education Center
SUNDAY, MAY 10:
8:30 a.m. - Salt & Light Class - Room 114/115
9:00 a.m. - CONNECTING POINT FUNDRAISER - Patio
- Come meet and encourage others over coffee and pastries
- Donations welcome for our summer SOAR mission participants
- Mother's Day!
- Dawnings' "Change For Life" fundraiser begins--pick up a bottle at the Welcome Table, and fill it with coins, currency, or a check (payable to Dawnings) to support their pregnancy resource work in Dinuba -- return it on or before Father's Day, June 21
TUESDAY, MAY 12:
6:00 a.m. - Men's Bible Study - Dining Room
New men's Bible study topic begins Tuesday morning, May 5!
The sign-up link is also available on the website under the Connect/Adults tab.
connect through giving
Offerings Received last week (4/26): …......... $1,982
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $229,924
Budget to date: ………...........…………..…...….. $274,355
Needed weekly to meet budget: …….....….. $10,538
Offerings Received this year to date: .…. $229,924
Budget to date: ………...........…………..…...….. $274,355
Needed weekly to meet budget: …….....….. $10,538
connect to God through prayer
- Pray for Norma Froese as she does physical therapy after surgeries, Maya Madrid who is recovering from surgery, and others who have been ill or are caring for loved ones. Karen Madrid is thankful for healing; pray for Manuel Madrid as he waits for more tests and a surgery date. Kristel Salazar requests prayer for her nephew Matthew, who is waiting for medical test results.
- Pray for those 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.
- Pray for those who have lost loved ones, including Manuel Madrid (father), family and friends of Kelly Friesen, and those attending GriefShare.
- 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.
- 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.
Why Lithuania?
This July, I have the opportunity to go on an ACTION trip with Multiply to Lithuania. While I’m there, I’ll be serving at a kids camp—spending time with children, building relationships, playing, laughing, and sharing about Jesus.
Some of the kids we’ll meet have a small awareness of who Jesus is. Others are coming from a local orphanage and may be hearing about His love in a deeper or more personal way for the first time. That alone feels incredibly meaningful. There’s something powerful about showing up, being present, and reminding kids that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.
I know some people might wonder… why Lithuania?
It’s a fair question.
But the more I’ve prayed and reflected, the more I’ve realized—this trip connects so closely to what God has been shaping in my life for years. My heart has always been drawn to kids--to creating spaces where they feel safe, known, and connected. Whether it’s here at New Life Community or across the world, the mission is the same: love kids like Jesus does.
This isn’t stepping away from what God has called me to—it’s stepping further into it.
That’s what makes this trip feel so aligned. It’s not random. It’s not disconnected. It’s part of a bigger story God has been writing all along.
I’m also incredibly grateful. Grateful for a church family that supports, encourages, and sends. Grateful that I don’t go alone, but with the prayers and love of our community behind me.
And I’m especially thankful for our amazing summer interns—Dulce and Amelia—who will be holding down the fort in NLC Kids Ministry while I’m away. They bring such joy, intentionality, and care into everything they do.
Even more than that, I’m confident in our kids and youth teams. We have leaders who show up week after week to love, guide, and invest in our kids and youth in such a genuine way. Knowing that our kids are surrounded by people who reflect the love of Jesus makes it so much easier to take this step of faith.
This trip is a “yes.”
A yes to trusting God.
A yes to going where He leads.
A yes to loving kids—wherever they are.
I would love your prayers as I prepare and as we go. That God would open hearts, build connections, and remind every child we encounter that they are deeply loved.
Some of the kids we’ll meet have a small awareness of who Jesus is. Others are coming from a local orphanage and may be hearing about His love in a deeper or more personal way for the first time. That alone feels incredibly meaningful. There’s something powerful about showing up, being present, and reminding kids that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.
I know some people might wonder… why Lithuania?
It’s a fair question.
But the more I’ve prayed and reflected, the more I’ve realized—this trip connects so closely to what God has been shaping in my life for years. My heart has always been drawn to kids--to creating spaces where they feel safe, known, and connected. Whether it’s here at New Life Community or across the world, the mission is the same: love kids like Jesus does.
This isn’t stepping away from what God has called me to—it’s stepping further into it.
That’s what makes this trip feel so aligned. It’s not random. It’s not disconnected. It’s part of a bigger story God has been writing all along.
I’m also incredibly grateful. Grateful for a church family that supports, encourages, and sends. Grateful that I don’t go alone, but with the prayers and love of our community behind me.
And I’m especially thankful for our amazing summer interns—Dulce and Amelia—who will be holding down the fort in NLC Kids Ministry while I’m away. They bring such joy, intentionality, and care into everything they do.
Even more than that, I’m confident in our kids and youth teams. We have leaders who show up week after week to love, guide, and invest in our kids and youth in such a genuine way. Knowing that our kids are surrounded by people who reflect the love of Jesus makes it so much easier to take this step of faith.
This trip is a “yes.”
A yes to trusting God.
A yes to going where He leads.
A yes to loving kids—wherever they are.
I would love your prayers as I prepare and as we go. That God would open hearts, build connections, and remind every child we encounter that they are deeply loved.
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