Thank you from Dian Hutchin

Dear Church Members,
Our family greatly appreciates all the prayers, uplifting messages, and kind deeds sent our way during these trying times. Thank you, too, for the beautiful flowers. God bless you all.
--Dian Hutchin

Prayer Focus for the week of Dec. 19th

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: First Baptist Church – Canby, OR, Pastor Lee Wiegand

Global Outreach Partner: Rich and Cheri Strahm – Equippers Network International

NLC Ministry: re:Generation

Swap & Play Work Day Saturday Dec. 18th

In starting a campus of New Life Church in Wilsonville we want to be a church that is a blessing to the community. Toward that end, Wilsonville Swap & Play is a kid-friendly ministry that provides a “home away from home,” where families can find a supportive community and resources to provide for the physical needs of their children. The space will be opened up daily to local families as a place to let their children play indoors and out of the house. One of the rooms will be set up for families to swap lightly used clothes, toys, and baby gear for items that they need.

The Swap & Play ministry is beginning to take shape and this Saturday (Dec. 18th), from 9:00-Noon, we are going to finish the space preparations. Our primary objectives are to paint trim and clean up, however, if you would prefer to work outside there are bushes that need to be trimmed and sidewalks that need to be blown off too. Please come and work with us to make these rooms beautiful. Contact Pastor Travis for more information or just show up at 9:00 a.m. in Wilsonville ready to work!

Prayer Focus for the week of Dec. 12th

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: New Life Church Wilsonville

• Please pray for the Swap & Play work day this Saturday from 9-Noon. Pray that the space would be ready and the ministry to local families would be a blessing to the community.
• Pray that the gospel would be clearly proclaimed and that people trust Jesus as their savior.

Global Outreach Partner: Brian and Lavonne Buhler – South Asia

• Praise God for the Middle School Ministry and for their desire to help children, their encouragement and the gift from the auction.
• Pray for our new data entry division with the goal of creating 10,000 life transforming jobs by 2025.
• Pray for Brian’s LifeGroup that he can help develop new leaders to grow and multiply more LG’s.
• Pray for Funding to help replace LaVonne’s failed laptop and 2 more visa required exit trips for 2011.
• Pray for LaVonne for wisdom and energy as she is now homeschooling all 3 of our children.

NLC Ministry: Ignite – High School Ministry

• Pray that the youth would take to heart that they have a Heavenly Father that loves them.
• Pray that the youth will spend time daily receiving from God.

Join us for the Christmas Eve Service

You're invited to a Christmas Eve Service, "The Rhythm of Christmas," at New Life Church Riverfalls, 1984 McKillican Street in West Linn. Choose from two identical services on Friday, December 24th at 4:30 or 6:00. You won't want to miss this musical celebration of Christ's birth.

Help us celebrate Bob Montgomery's 90th Birthday

You are invited to come and wish Bob Montgomery a well-deserved, Happy 90th Birthday at New Life Robinwood on Sunday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, birthday cake, coffee, and punch will be provided. Contact Sandi Bettineski if you have any questions.

Happy Birthday, Bob, from your friends at New Life Church!

Annual Budget and Elections Meeting

Sunday, November 21, 2010 we held our annual budget and elections meeting at New Life Church Robinwood. Anna Alcutt, Mike & Sherri Hellweg, John & Sylvia Pigott, Lauren Reavely, Phil & Marcia Reis, Donna Silva, Caitlyn Stone, and Jim & Cathy Tuttle were introduced as new members.

The church approved the budget and ratified Scott Haugen and Lee Bennett as elder for the next term.

And we approved changes to our bylaws. You can get a copy of the bylaws by asking the church office. Among the changes were:

• An upgrade to the church covenant.
• Dropping the word "pre-millenial" from our doctrinal statement.
• Requiring only one business meeting per year.
• Wording that presses us to search for a senior pastor from inside New Life Church before we go outside, reflecting our value of leadership development.
  

Prayer Focus for the week of Nov. 28th

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Barton Community Baptist Church – Boring, OR, Pastor Thom Turner

Global Outreach Partner: Carmen Bryant – Missions Door

NLC Ministry: H20
Praise:
- World Homeless Day went really well on October 10. $475 was raised and many H2O fliers were distributed.

Requests:
- H2O's workshop at Missions Encounter in January. Prayer for our preparation and the actual workshop.
- That more bags will be distributed and as a result more homeless people/panhandlers saved through the upcoming H2O events.

Operation Christmas Child a Success!

New Life Church filled and delivered 111 gift-filled shoe boxes to Samaritan's Purse for Operation Christmas Child, whose mission is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Last year over 8 million children in over 100 different countries received shoe boxes just like the ones sent by New Life Church. This year, our children in Treasureland collected toys and essentials and packed them into dozens of shoe boxes.

If you wanted to pack a shoe box but missed the delivery deadline, you can Build-a-Box online for a donation of $35. Just follow this link: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/giving/build-a-box

Thank you for helping with Thanksgiving Baskets

Another great year was just completed. Thanks so much to everyone who made phone calls, printed maps, donated food, packed food, and delivered boxes. There were 29 boxes filled this year. The high school Ignite team was a wonderful help in moving the food from the storage cupboard onto the tables where it was packed. God is blessed and so is everyone involved in this outreach ministry!

From Dianne Froode

Prayer Focus for the week of Nov. 21st

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Grace Church of Molalla – Molalla, OR. Pastor John Baker

• Please pray for the shared facility merger with New Horizons Fellowship in Molalla as two churches begin using the same facility beginning January 2011.
• Pray for the new shared ministries and a great vision for the future.

Global Outreach Partner: Skip and Ruth Sorensen – World Venture, Kabale, Uganda

• On Nov. 20, Skip preaches in Kabale. PRAY FOR GOD TO SPEAK THROUGH SKIP.
• On Nov. 21 we go to Kampala again, on to Kenya on the 24th, meet up with Stan at RVA and fly to the States on Nov. 25. PRAY FOR SAFETY IN TRAVEL.
• Audrey is getting married in Laguna Beach to David Milburn on Dec. 3, 2010!!

NLC Ministry: Coffee Cart

• Praise God for our highest turn out yet this Wednesday @ 121 students!
• Pray that we will represent God well to the community through this ministry.
• Pray that we will be able to communicate the gospel to the students that come to Coffee Cart.

Snow Policy

When it snows, there is always the question as to whether to go to church. For your safety and to aid you in making a decision, we have developed the following policy. Weekdays: If West Linn High School is closed that day, the church’s activities will also be cancelled and the church office will be closed. Sundays: If snow or ice on the roads makes travel treacherous where you live, don’t attempt to come to services. Check the blog or our Facebook page for official announcements about weather cancellations.

Coffee Cart shatters attendance record!

On Wednesday, November 17th, Coffee Cart workers Kazumi Yamaura, Joan Meyers, and Jan Titus served a record 121 West Linn High School students and staff members! The previous record was 90.
Every weekday morning volunteers serve free coffee, hot cocoa, tea, and donuts to students and staff. This school year Coffee Cart introduced the addition of home baked goods on Mondays, cold cereal on Tuesdays, fresh maple bars on Wednesdays, giant muffins on Thursdays, and Noah's bagels on Fridays. Students can also relax on cushy chairs and enjoy new soft lighting and ceramic mugs.

Many hands accomplish much in Wilsonville

It was a great work day on Saturday! New Life Church is starting a church in Wilsonville and Wilsonville Swap & Play (which begins in late January) is a key ministry for sharing the love of Jesus with the community. Thank you to the more than 20 people who turned out to prepare the space by painting, and cleaning floors, windows, and gutters.

Wilsonville Swap & Play is a kid-friendly “home away from home,” where families can find a supportive community and resources to provide for the physical needs of their children. The space will be opened up daily to local families as a place to let their children play indoors and out of the house. One of the rooms will be set up for families to swap lightly used clothes, toys, and baby gear for items that they need.

Prayer Focus for the week of Nov. 14th

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Athey Creek Christian Fellowship – Wilsonville, OR. Pastor Brett Meador
http://www.atheycreekfellowship.org/

Global Outreach Partner: Paul and Diana Mayhugh – World Venture
Paul and Diana Mayhugh are praising the Lord for His grace and strength for the Chinese churches they have ministry with. Paul is currently on a 2-week ministry trip in Macau and Hong Kong. He will be involved in 3 churches' baptism services. Please pray for Paul:

• to listen well and respond wisely. (James 1:19)
• to have courage and boldness to speak truth.
• to get his messages completed before having to speak.

NLC Ministry: Guatemala Mission Trip
The trip will be Feb. 5-12, 2011. It will be a vision trip to investigate the possibility of beginning a community partnership between our church and the community of Chicujal, Guatemala.

• Please pray for wisdom. 
• Please pray that the team will be led by the Spirit. 
• Please pray for unity for the team.

High School "Pumpkorn" event a success!

High school students gathered at the church at 2:30 on Saturday, October 23rd and started the event by traveling to Albeke Farms in Oregon City to grab some pumpkins for the team carving competition. The students split into five teams and each team had to decide upon a theme they were going to carry through into their pumpkin carving. The themes chosen were "Wild, Wild West", "Germany", "Random Household Objects", "Totem Pole", and "Individuality". Each group's pumpkins were judged and when the scores were tallied "Totem Pole" won with "Wild, wild west" coming in a close second.

After the carving was complete everyone sat down to a yummy meal of corn chowder, salad, toasted-pumpkin seeds, and rolls. Pumpkin pie and pumpkin bars were the desert. During the meal Tanya Elkins shared her testimony. It was powerful and she captured everyone's attention for the ten minutes that she spoke about the change that a relationship with Jesus Christ has made in her life following some tumultuous teen years. She invited everyone to stop striving after what the world says is the path to happiness, and into the unceasing and unchanging hope offered by a relationship with Him.

When dinner was over and cleanup was complete we headed out for the corn maze. There was a lot of screaming, a lot of mud, and when it was all over there were a lot of smiles! Everyone returned from the maze soaked to the skin and freezing cold, but after the heat kicked in the talk in the vans on the way home was about doing it all again next year.

The evening ended with thirty-seven students attending and seventeen of them were visitors! Please pray that the Lord would lead them to a relationship with Him and that He would continue to offer our ministry an opportunity to speak His truth into the lives of area high school students.

"Pop" Night at Awana

Last week at Awana the clubbers enjoyed a special theme night called "Pop Night". All of the kids brought their pop, grandpop, or some other adult male to hang out with them for the night. The night started with both Pops and clubbers learning and reciting verses from God's word. The Pops learned Deut. 6:4-5 and recited it to their kids.

Next we had a special time of singing and hearing a famous pop in our church share from the Bible (Pastor Scott). It was so cute to see all of the kids sitting in their Pop's lap and listening to what God had to say to them.

After hearing lesson from God's word, we had a time of games. A few of the Pops got really dizzy as the spun around on bats and tried to run around the Awana Circle. The favorite game of the night was American Eagle where kids ran across the circle with their Pops trying to avoid being tagged.

Finally, what "Pop Night" would be complete without having a snack of soda-pop, popcorn, and lollipops. A great time was had by all. "Pop Night" is just one of many fun theme nights that the faithful Awana leaders are putting on for the kids this year. It's not too late to join Awana either. If you child is 3 years old through 5th grade, we would love to have them come and learn God's word with us. Contact Sara Pylate at thepreacherswifeis@gmail.com for more information.

To view a slide show of Pops and kids, click here.

Prayer Focus for the week of Oct. 31st

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Rolling Hills Community Church – Tualatin, OR. Pastor Bill Towne


Global Outreach Partner: Bruce Tissell – World Venture, Brazil

• Praise God for the safe trip to and for the discussion that we had in São Paulo with the missionaries from the south of Brazil. These discussions lead us to think through what needs to be discussed in the future.
• Praise God also for the time of relaxation that He gave me during this time. Even though I had a cold I was able to relax and sleep well.
• Please pray for me as I now bring the discussion to the missionaries in the northern part of Brazil. Pray that I would be able to faithfully explain what was discussed in the meeting in the south and that we would be able to start thinking together to decide how we can best serve and glorify God in our work here in Brazil.
• Please pray that God would provide a place for me to stay for my time in the States in early December.

NLC Ministry: GriefShare

• Praise God for those who are coming and finding hope and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
• Pray that Jesus' death and resurrection would provide hope and change in those who come to GriefShare.

Don't forget to change your clock!

Sunday, November 7th at 3 a.m PST is the beginning of daylight savings time. Don't forget to move your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

New Life Church is planning a trip to Israel in 2011

Are you interested in joining the New Life Church group on a guided tour of Israel with Jerusalem University College (JUC)?

WHEN: Depart Portland on October 23, 2011 and return November 7, 2011.

COST: The approximate cost of the trip is $3,800.00 per person and depends on the cost of airfare, which could fluctuate hundreds of dollars. An exact cost will be known in late December.

INCLUDED IN THE COST: Airfare, three meals per day, tips, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, guided tours, admission fees to sights, maps, materials, and courses taught by a JUC instructor.

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS: Any person 50 years old or over, or any person with certain health conditions, is required to submit a signed health statement from a doctor due to the very strenuous nature of the tour.

PASSPORT: A valid U.S. passport with an expiration of no earlier than April 24, 2012 is required.

NEXT STEPS: If you are seriously considering taking part in this tour, please make a note on your Keeping in Touch card (include e-mail address) or contact Judy Cochran in the church office, 503-656-8600.

For more information visit the JUC website at http://www.juc.edu/short/pastorparishioner.asp

Family Discipleship Class at Riverfalls

Discipleship occurs best in community. That’s true particularly with Family Discipleship, where we learn with one another how to follow Christ in the midst of our most important relationships—our family!

Family can be the most rewarding relationship, but also the most difficult. Indeed, we live in a time when the idea of family seems in decline and when marriages are in trouble.

As we learn together to how to live in the midst of “the drama of sin and grace” with our spouses and children, we will discover the power of the gospel to transform our families, and ourselves. We’ll learn how to build a godly family.

So join us Sunday mornings at 10:45 in the Chapel beginning October 17th for the Family Discipleship community, where we will explore applying the gospel to our families. We’ll begin with the six-session video, Sacred Marriage, where we’ll learn how God designed marriage to make us holy. Class is led by Michael Lewis.

10/10/10 -- A Great Sunday at New Life Church

I have been a pastor at our church, as of last week, for 22 years! In that time, I can probably count on one hand the number of Sundays that I would say were really great, days where I wouldn't really change anything. God has done such a good work in our church, but He has done it through a series of gradual changes and good, but not spectacular Sundays.

Last Sunday, however, was one of those days that I would say was really great. For starters, the Robinwood congregation had their highest non-Easter attendance of the year and started a new class called Gospel Armor with 22 adults attending. The Riverfalls congregation enjoyed four baptisms (Audrey Lazar, Rachel Polley, David Hellweg, and Sam Cochran). Three fathers baptized their children. The service was full, but not as full as it would have been had we not sent a team to go do the service at Tanner Springs. Then we shared dinner together and the child safety training was packed. Eighty people were reminded of the importance of keeping kids safe. Add to that the 20 or so from a previous training and there are already 100 volunteers trained and ready to serve! That would have been good enough, but then 50 or so young people hit the I-205 off-ramps in Clackamas County to raise money for homeless people on World Homeless Day. Then, ReGeneration had a large crowd who were challenged to choose the path of wisdom from Psalm 1:1-6. If that weren't enough, one young man came up to me then and told me how he'd submitted his life to Christ after we talked last week!

I fell into bed exhausted, but happy for God's work at New Life Church. And . . . I hope it encourages you, too.

Wilsonville Garage Sale Success!

After two great days we are praising God for the results in Wilsonville! We sold most of our inventory and met many people from the community. It was wonderful to see people with smiling faces walk out with great deals. After expenses, the garage sale made $3000! The profits will benefit families in Wilsonville and neighboring communities by helping to fund a new Swap & Play ministry. Swap & Play will provide a place for families to network with one another, trade clothing and other items with each other, and let their children play. Thank you all for your help and prayers to make this event an overwhelming success!

Prayer Focus for the week of Sept. 26th

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Lake Bible Church - Lake Oswego, OR, http://www.lakebiblechurch.com/

Global Outreach Partner: Paul and Beryl Metko – Cadence International

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  Pray for the staff who recently received word from the Metkos that they will be stepping down from their regional director role at the end of this year.
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  Pray that, as the Metkos begin their last visits to each ministry location, the staff would focus on the future.
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  Pray for wisdom for the mission leadership as they consider who to recommend for the Metkos role.
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  Pray for God's leading as they discuss another role (one of mentoring new and returning staff) with mission leadership.

NLC Ministry: Life Groups

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  Please pray that the people of New Life Church will actively seek Christian community.
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  Pray that we will start 3 more Life Groups by the end of the year.
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  Pray that the Life Groups will remain centered on the Gospel as each member speaks the truth in love to the others.
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  Pray that each Life Group would identify its particular mission and see the conversion of at least one unbeliever this year.

Wilsonville Garage Sale, October 1-2

New Life Church acquired the assets of a now-defunct school in Wilsonville and will be selling those assets at a huge garage sale on Friday evening October 1st from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m and on Saturday, October 2nd from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. The items for sale include desks, chairs, shelves, bookcases, library books, school curriculum, computers, office supplies, tables, filing cabinets, children's chairs. whiteboards, chalkboards, projector screens, overhead projectors, TVs, stereos, learning programs, science lab supplies, kid's sports equipment, music stands, toys, small appliances, and much more. The sale will take place at the future home of New Life Church Wilsonville, 27960 S.W. Canyon Creek Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070. Come and check out the sale and be sure to tell a friend about it, too!

If you would like to volunteer to help during the sale, please contact Anne Paden, arpaden@comcast.net.

Prayer Focus for the week of Sept. 12th

New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Gladstone First Baptist Church – Gladstone, OR, Pastor Brian Early

• Pray that the fall kickoff and ministry fair, September 19, will rally the congregation of Gladstone First Baptist Church and get new people plugged in.
• Pray that ministries starting back up this fall will be fruitful: Awana; youth; children’s ministry; preschool.
• Pray that the young adult ministries will continue to solidify.
• Pray that the college group will be led to a more specific vision.

Global Outreach Partner: Brian and Lavonne Buhler – South Asia

• Pray for the provision of qualified employees to keep things running smoothly and help expand the business.
• Pray for the replenishment of our work funds depleted by extra travel.
• Pray for the growth and success of our business.
• Pray for the kids education and LaVonne's homeschooling with Emily.

NLC Ministry: Celebrate Recovery

• Pray that our Lord will continue to raise up and strengthen the leadership during Mike Polley's absence.
• Pray that He would continue to maintain unity of purpose in carrying out His work in reaching current and future members of Celebrate Recovery.
• Pray that they would all come to know Him and grow in their relationship with Jesus our Lord. 

Volunteers Needed on September 9th for Garage Sale Prep

A huge garage sale is planned for October 1st and 2nd at the future home of New Life Church Wilsonville but we need many workers to help prepare for it. A work night is planned for Thursday, September 9th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 27960 S.W. Canyon Creek Road in Wilsonville. Workers are needed to move and organize items acquired from a school that previously leased space from the church. These items will now be sold at the garage sale and include desks, chairs, file cabinets, books, curriculum, shelves, cabinets, office supplies and more. Lots of help is needed. If you plan to come and have access to a hand truck, please bring that with you.

New Life Church Outdoor Baptism 2010

We had a great Sunday at Haugen's last week. In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus says to "make disciples, baptizing them..." On August 29th, seven people followed Jesus in baptism, four of them from the Robinwood congregation!

You can see more pictures here of the whole afternoon and of Angela Burns, Leslie Gertner, Maddie Salo, Miles Nelson, Maddie Lausche, Dustin Hannifan, and Sandra Roberts as they gave their testimonies and got all wet!

A couple unique things about this baptism: Four people were involved doing the baptizing. Pastor Nathan, me, Mark Hannifan baptized Dustin and Sandra's Son, Jeffrey who works for the Luis Palau association baptized her. This was also the first time we've used the pool at the Haugens. It was very nice to have a second venue. Thank you, Scott and Gay!

Prayer Focus for the week of Sept. 5th

As a church of prayer, New Life Church has a prayer focus each week. Our prayer focus is broken down into three categories of ministry: 1. We pray for another local church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We pray for a Global Outreach Partner who is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. 3. We pray for a ministry of New Life Church that is proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ locally.

Area Church: Estacada First Baptist Church: Estacada, OR, Pastor Brent Dodrill

• Pray for the purchase of a building down the street from the Estacada First Baptist Church building. The plan is for the youth of Estacada First Baptist to use the building on Wed nights, another Hispanic church to use it on Sunday morning, and the local Pregnancy resource Center to use it during the week.
• Pray that the people of Estacada First Baptist will fully catch the vision of how this building can be a blessing to so many and how they can participate in that financially.
• Pray for a spirit of cooperation and unity with all in involved.
• Pray that for continued work in South Asia as the church plans for a mission trip next spring.

Global Outreach Partner: Rick and Mary Beth Holladay: Campus Crusade for Christ, Deutschland

• Praise the Lord for 25 years of marriage.
• Praise the Lord for a month of visiting in the states, particularly for a family reunion and the celebration of Mary Beth's mother's 80th Birthday.
• Pray that the ministry of the arts will communicate God's love and inspire worship of our creator.
• Pray that this ministry in southeast Germany will provide encouragement and guidance to artists.

NLC Ministry: Treasure Land Children's Ministry

• Praise God for the growing number of children in Treasure Land.
• Praise Him because children are learning their books of the Bible and praising God!
• Praise Him that there are committed, godly teachers and assistant teachers who love these children and desire for them to know their Savior!
• Pray for more people to serve children through Treasure Land.
• Pray that the Holy Spirit will do His work in the lives of children and families impacted by the Treasure Land ministry. That they will learn what worship is all about and know WHO is the object of our worship; to learn about Him through His Word, to learn how to use His Word, to come to love His Word, and to become kids who treasure God!
• Pray that the teachers/teaching assistants would also experience growth in their personal relationship with God.
• Praise the Lord for the parents of these children who want their children to know the gospel and the awesome God who loves and saves.

Apologetics Academy Open to Students

To Contend for the Faith Apologetics Academy will introduce students to numerous topics of Christian apologetics, teach them how to formulate effective and convincing responses to pervading worldviews, and solidify their understanding of essential Christian doctrines. Gaylen Miller and his daughter, Lauren, are thrilled to provide this opportunity for students to discover how to engage our culture in an effective and cogent manner. During this thirty-six week middle school/high school class, students will be trained in responses to the objections of atheists, study evidence for the existence of God, learn to how to articulate the gospel message, establish the doctrinal essentials of Christianity, and affirm the Bible’s reliability. Through interactive class lectures, students will also learn the doctrinal teachings and perspectives of Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness, Secular Humanism, Cosmic Humanism, and Post-modernism. The Class will be held at New Life Church Riverfalls in West Linn on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.n. Cost is $90 per student for the year (to cover facility and curriculum costs). The class can be counted as .5 credits on a high school transcript. Details and registration can be found online at http://apologeticsacademy.blogspot.com. If you have any questions call 503-655-2097 or e-mail Gaylen and Lauren apologeticsacademy@gmail.com.