Why A Week of Prayer? (Part 1)

On June 4-8 New Life Church will be having a week of prayer. We will gather at each of our three locations over the course of this week to seek God together (look for more info. in the coming days about the schedule). Maybe you are asking, why would a church do a week of prayer? Or, better yet, why should I be involved in my church's week of prayer? Let me give you three quick answers that I think will cover both of those questions:

1. We pray because God tells us to. (Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
2. We pray because it is good for us. (Psalm 100, Philippians 4:6-7)
3. We pray because it accomplishes God's work in the world. (John 14:12-14)

Would you take a moment right now and put "Week of Prayer" on your calendar for June 4-8, and plan to spend time with your church family in prayer that week?

Mission Connexion 2012

On Friday and Saturday January 20-21 you have an opportunity to attend a conference that will inspire you and equip you to be involved in fulfilling God's call on your life to take the good news about Jesus Christ to the nations.

Mission ConneXion Northwest 2012 will be held right here in the Portland area at Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver. There will be powerful times of worship, compelling speakers, and lots of informative breakout workshops to equip you for your role in God's Great Commission.

The conference schedule and other conference details are available at missionconnexion.com. If you would like to carpool to the event on Friday night or Saturday evening, please contact the church office at 503-656-8600.

Outdoor Service Tomorrow

Tomorrow New Life Church will hold our annual outdoor service at the future home of New Life Church Wilsonville. The address is 27960 SW Canyon Creek Rd. Wilsonville, OR 97070. Hope to see you there.

Easter at New Life Church

Plan to come to Easter Services, April 24th, at New Life Church. We will have one service at New Life Church Robinwood at 10:00 preceded by a light brunch at 9:15. Our other service will be held at West Linn High School also at 10:00. Bring someone with you!

Good Friday Services will be held at 6:30 & 8:00pm at New Life Church Riverfalls on April 22nd.

Juneau Mission Team Banquet Invitation

The Juneau Mission Team, made up of 17 High School Students and 8 adults, would like to invite you to the "Juneau Mission Team Banquet". The banquet will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm this Sunday (May 16) at New Life Robinwood (19915 Old River Drive in West Linn).

The team will serve a full dinner. You will get a chance to interact with individual team members, and there will be a program explaining what the team is hoping to accomplish on this trip. This will also be a great opportunity for you to express your support for this team with prayer and a financial gift. If you are planning to come, please send an email, stating the number of people you are bringing, to office@newlifenw.com or call 503-656-8600 by Noon on Wednesday.

Thanks so much for your support!

The Juneau Mission Team

Good Friday Gatherings

New Life Church will have two gatherings this evening, one at 7:00 pm and one at 9:00 pm, to remember the death of our Lord. We will have a simple, sober time to reflect on Jesus' crucifixion.

Come be reminded of why the cross is so central to the Christian life. We'll remember Jesus, taking the Lord's Supper together and singing about the cross.

Both gatherings will be at the Riverfalls Campus. There will not be child care.

Resurrection Sunday at New Life Church

New Life Church will be celebrating the Lord's Resurrection this Sunday, April 4th, 2010, at two different locations.

New Life Church Robinwood will be meeting at the Robinwood Campus at 10:00 a.m. for the Celebration Service following a 9:00 a.m. light breakfast.

New Life Church River Falls will meet at the West Linn High School Auditorium at 10:00. We will have a brunch following the service at the New Life Church building across the street from the auditorium. Please come and bring a friend!

Christmas Eve Services

We will have two All Church Christmas Eve Services at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. at our Robinwood location. We hope that these services will provide a good opportunity for you to invite friends and family to come with you to worship Jesus this Christmas.

Global Outreach Sunday

This Sunday is Global Outreach Sunday at New Life Church. Stephanie Rogers (daughter of Wes and Shelley Rogers) will be sharing a brief testimony in each of our morning services and at length during the evening service. Stephanie is planning to go out as a missionary with Josiah Venture to Slovenia in January, and is in the process of raising support. If you would like to find our more about Stephanie's missionary plans, click here.

Another exciting part of Global Outreach Night will be a live video interview with Hunter Haugen and Brian Buhler in India. Hunter has been in India for almost two months on a short term trip helping Brian in his crucial work among the Dalit people. If you have facebook, you can check out Hunter's latest pictures here.

Global Outreach Night will also include a touching video about the Middle School effort to raise money for Dalit Children, and a challenging testimony from a High School Student about the impact of a mission trip on a life. You won't want to miss this exciting evening. Global Outreach Night is this Sunday, November 8th at 6:00 PM at New Life Church Riverfalls.

Cadence Dessert Saturday @7:00 PM

Paul and Beryl Metko will be at New Life Church this weekend as a part of Global Outreach Weekend. On Saturday night at 7:00 PM at New Life Robinwood, they will be sharing about their ministry with Cadence (a ministry to Military Personnel all over the world). The Metkos oversee all of the Cadence Missionaries on the West Coast. Cadence operates several hospitality houses in close proximity to military bases. These houses are used as a "home away from home" for military personnel. The missionaries seek to build a family atmosphere where solderiers can become fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.

This summer, New Life Church is planning a mission trip (June 24-July 6) to help out at one of these hospitality houses in Eagle River, Alaska. The missionaries there are Dan and Barb Evans. They, along with their two children Caleb & Audrey, have operated the Mountain Chapel Hospitality House for the last year or so. Already they have built some great relationships and seen many soldiers grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ.

On Saturday night Paul and Beryl will share about the ministry at Mountain Chapel along with an overview of Cadence work around the world. If you have any desire to be a part of this mission trip to minister to military personnel through construction and a ministry retreat, this would be a great time to find out more information.

Below I have posted a few slides which speak of the Evans vision for Mountain Chapel:

Nursing Home Ministry Breakfast

The scripture passage from the message at church this past Sunday ended with this striking verse, "Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." Are you searching for a way to show love in action and in truth? Nursing Home Ministry may be just the place for you. Several people from our church are already involved in this important ministry. Would you like to discover how you can be involved as well?

Join us on Saturday at 9:00 AM in the upper fireside room at New Life Riverfalls. We will have breakfast and a chance to hear from 4 different people who are involved in Nursing Home Ministry.

Sing-a-Long Tonight

Haven't sung your favorite song in while? Tonight is your night! Ronn Pricer has promised to play any song you request at the Sing-a-Long tonight (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM at New Life Robinwood. Come prepared to sing your favorite hymns and choruses as we worship our great God.

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV)

Turn Off Your TV

This week, April 20-26, is National Turn Off Your TV Week. Though the television is not evil, in and of itself, it can definitely be a huge distraction from the most important things in life. So... why don't you try it? Can you disconnect from TV for just one week? Here is a list of 10 really good things to do with your time instead of turning your brain to mush : )

1. Read the Bible and Pray (that had to be first).
2. Come to a game night at the Pylate's house on Monday night at 7:00 PM (2590 Oxford Street in West Linn).
3. Read a good book.
4. Come to the Sing-A-Long night at New Life Robinwood on Wednesday at 7:00 PM (Ronn Pricer has promised to play any song you request).
5. Spend an evening playing outside with your family.
6. Invite a neighbor over for a BBQ or Dessert.
7. Free Breakfast on Saturday- Come to New Life Riverfalls at 9:00 AM and learn about Nursing Home Ministry.
8. Free Dinner on Saturday- Come to the Bettineski's House (2405 Dillow Drive in West Linn) at 4:00 PM for Burgers and time with International Students.
9. Free Dessert on Saturday- Come to New Life Robinwood at 7:00 PM for Apple Pie and and a chance to learn about Cadence (a ministry to Military Personnel).
10. Come to the Global Outreach Potluck on Sunday night at 5:00 PM at New Life Robinwood. Hear missionaries speak, worship, and enjoy time with your church family.

Global Outreach Weekend April 25-26

Global Outreach Weekend is quickly approaching. On April 25-26, 2009, New Life Church will take a weekend to focus on local mission opportunities. You will have the opportunity to interact with representatives from Nursing Home Ministry, International Student Ministry, and Cadence (a ministry to military personnel). Check out the schedule listed below to see all of the opportunities available on this special weekend.

Saturday, April 25^th

9:00 AM Discover Nursing Home Ministry Breakfast (Riverfalls)

Testimonies from:

Alma Steinhauer

Harold Wilson

Duke Wetzler

Bill Kramer

12:00 PM Western Seminary Graduation

Congratulations to Aaron Orendorff and Matt Vorhees!

4:00 PM International Student BBQ @ Jay and Sandi Bettineski’s Home

7:00 PM Discover Ministry to Military Personnel Dessert (Robinwood)

Speakers: Paul and Beryl Metko

Sunday, April 26^th

9:00 AM Worship Service at Riverfalls

5-10 Minute Testimony: Paul Metko

9:30 AM Worship Service at Robinwood

5-10 Minute Testimony: Carmen Bryant

10:45 AM Worship Service at Riverfalls

5-10 Minute Testimony: Harold Wilson

5:00 PM Potluck and Missions Worship Service

Speakers: Carmen Bryant, Paul Metko

Wednesday Night Life Pics

Click here to access this and many more pictures from last nights Wednesday Night Life. Wednesday Night Life is a ministry of Ignite Youth Ministries where high school students can hang out together, worship together and engage Scripture together. If you're a high school student, come join us!

Recession -- What Recession?

While many indicators point to a world-wide recession, one overlooked indicator would cause you to ask, "What recession?" The generosity of God's people does not show any sign of letting up on account of the external economic environment.

I just received word from Pregnancy Resource Center that New Life Church has given $1156.10 to date. We began our annual "baby bottle drive" on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Thank you for your generosity.

If that were all, it would represent well a generous church, but there's more! Below is a video of the middle school auction which supports Dalit Children in India. You can read Scott Haugen's account of it underneath the video.

Over 65 excited New Life members and visitors from the ages of 8 to 80 gathered for our 4th Annual Middle School Auction to raise money to support the Dalit Children and the Buhlers on March the 4th.

All the items and services for the auction were contributed by Middle School students and other members. It was commented that, "the Middle Schoolers have really learned that giving of what you have in the way of services like mowing lawns, or possessions like a bike you love, can be used by God for His Kingdom work!"

The Middle School class has adopted two Dalit students about their same age to provide food, clothing and schooling. Their prayer is that the Alok and Sowjayna will have a chance to hear about Jesus and get an education that will allow them to rise above the caste system in India that holds them down.

The first year the Auction raised $400. Our goal was to double that the second year, and through sacrificail giving and generous patrons that was accomplished. Last year we raised $1032 and this year it was amazingly doubled again to $2081!

Please take 4 minutes to look at the video to see some of the highlights from the Auction!!

Combined Service March 29

We are looking forward to a service with both locations of New Life Church in West Linn and with New Life Church Oregon City at the West Linn High School Auditorium, March 29th, at 10:00am. We'll have childcare for children 4 years and under in the Riverfalls campus building. We'll have coffee there, too, in the new coffee bar. Hope you can join us.

Outreach Event for High School Students

High school students are invited to join Ignite Youth Ministries (the high school ministry of New Life Church) on a Laser Tag outing next Friday, February 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. We will be going to Ultrazone for their Friday night frenzy! The cost is only $16, which is $4 less than if you went by yourself. Guests get in for $8. For more info, please contact Matt at the church office. $$$ and Medical Release Forms are due on Wednesday, February 18 for those planning on going. Don't miss a fun night with our group. This really is the best Laser Tag ever!

Mission Connexion Northwest Jan. 16-17

Hello New Life Church,

If there is any way you can open up your schedule to attend part or all of Mission Connexion Northwest this weekend, it will be well worth your effort. Hundreds Mission Agencies and Missionaries from around the world will be at Sunset Presbyterian Church in Beaverton for this 1 1/2 day conference that will help you learn how to make a difference in your world. This conference is all about helping us fulfill the great commission here at home and around the world. There are great speakers and over 100 informative break out sessions to choose from. You can see the complete schedule, break out topics, and driving directions at www.missionconnexion.com.

Also, I met a neat couple this week, Kerry and Josie Sinclair, who work with an organization called ISI. Their ministry reaches out to international students around the Portland area. They help to pair Christians with International Students as English Language Partners and Friendship Partners. They will have a booth at Mission Connexion, along with the hundreds of other booths for mission agencies. Stop by and see them, and tell them I sent you!

Luis Palau Season of Service at West Linn High School

Last Sunday afternoon, August 24th, fifteen volunteers from New Life Church joined dozens of other volunteers from Rolling Hills Community Church to beautify the grounds surrounding West Linn High School. The team from New Life Church focused on sprucing up the administrator's parking lot, located directly across from the high school on West "A" Street. Together they pulled weeks, swept, and blew debris from the parking lot, trimmed back ivy and blackberry bushes, painted speed bumps and swept the sidewalks. This project was part of a larger coordinated effort by Luis Palau Ministries, in conjunction with last weekend's Portland CityFest '08 event, to organize over 26,000 volunteers throughout the greater Portland area to put the love of Jesus Christ into action as the physical needs of a community are met.