10 Baptized in the River

On Sunday, August 28th, 10 people from New Life Church were baptized in the Clackamas river. After giving testimonies of God's work in their lives, Tammy Crane, Rosie Bloom, Vi Gilbertson, Katie Scheuerman, Lindsey Goff, Alex Hada, Ellissa Hada, Jayne Fraley, Bev Gunther, and Deanna Doane were baptized as family and friends witnessed this important step of faith.

Prayer Focus for the week of August 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: Happy Valley Baptist Church – Happy Valley, OR, Pastor Robert Vandiver

Global Partner: Western Seminary

• Pray for the seminary as they start school.
• Pray that quality students enroll and have a great school year. 
• Pray that some of those will come to New Life Church.
• Pray for financial blessing for the school. 

NLC Ministry: Coffee Cart

Prayer Focus for the week of August 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 - First Baptist Church – Gladstone, OR, Pastor Brian Early

• This Sunday morning Gladstone First Baptist is joining with two other churches in Gladstone to do service projects in the community (homes, schools, senior center, rehab center). Pray that people from the church will seek to step forward to work and to reflect God’s light to the community. 
• Pray for the preparations to launch an alternative service in the fall. Pray that it will launch effectively and that the gospel will be clearly communicated to those who need to hear it.

Global Partner - Stephanie Rogers – Josiah Venture

• Praise God for some great summer camps this summer.
• Praise God that Stephanie got to spend time serving alongside her mother and grandmother this summer.
• Pray for Stephanie while she is at a Performing Arts Camp with 25 other students as they learn a choreographed show all about LOVE. Be praying that they experience God's love; pray for energy for Stephanie, since it is the end of a long summer.

NLC Ministry - Life Groups

• Pray for the launch of new Life Groups this fall and the relaunch of existing ones.
• Pray that each Life Group will be gospel centered and relationally profitable.
• Pray that through Life Groups many will come to believe and grow in the gospel.
• Pray for direction, wisdom, and steadfastness for Life Group leaders.

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.

Prayer Focus for the week of July 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: Emmanuel Community Church – Clackamas, OR, Pastor Rob Martini

Global Partner: Paul and Beryl Metko – Cadence International

NLC Ministry: Men's Ministry

Wedding Announcement and Reception Invitation

Brian and Judy Cochran are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Hannah, to John Matthew Byrnes. The wedding will take place in Santa Barbara, California on August 14, 2011. Friends from New Life Church are invited to an Open House Reception to meet the bride and groom on Saturday, August 20th between noon to 4:00 p.m. at the home of Brian and Judy Cochran. Cake and beverages will be provided.

Saying Good-Bye and Coming Home

Today I said goodbye to two of my best friends in the world. I have known Young and Donghoon 4 and 5 years respectively. I spent three days with each of them and their families here in Seoul, South Korea. We had some good talks about life and about how Jesus gives us life. Both are considering the truth of the gospel. I am not sure when I will see either of these guys again. We are so thankful for the Internet to be able to stay in touch.

The parting is bitter-sweet because in just one hour I will board a plane bound for home. I miss home even more than I thought I would! I'll take a couple of days to de-jetlag and reconnect with my family, but then I'd love to grab coffee with anyone who would like to hear Asia stories. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with my church family!

Prayer Focus for the week of July 24th

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

• Pray for Pastor Lee as he is in Peru on a two week mission trip.
• Pray for the church to be strong in unity and God's purposes during his absence.

Global Partner: Rich and Cheri Strahm – Equippers Network International

• Pray for the Strahms as they are in the middle of six weeks of travel to visit churches and supporters.
• Pray for many to partner with them in support of the proclamation of the gospel.
• Pray for them as they will leave for Kiev on August 18th for the start of a new seminary year. 

NLC Ministry: Transition Ministry

• Pray that those who are in the transition houses will take part in Celebrate Recovery.
• Pray for them to experience the transformational power of the gospel.
• Pray for the Bible studies that are currently meeting to reveal clearly who Jesus is.
• Pray for a new women's Bible study to begin at the Buse Street house.

Prayer Focus for the week of July 17th

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: Sandy Baptist Church – Sandy, OR, Pastor Fred Vogel

Global Partner: Brian and Lavonne Buhler – South Asia

• Thankful for the continued encouragement by the Middle School’s involvement and the additional funds raised by the auction will help sponsor a computer lab at one of the Dalit schools. 
• Thankful for our successful home schooling venture and happy growing children. 
• Praise that our Data Entry division continues to grow and we are seeing lives change as these new workers can now afford transportation and brides! Several of our young men now have the standing in the community they needed to allow them to marry. Some of the graduates from the Dalit schools will be eligible to work in this division to help them earn funds for their college tuition and support their families. 
• Praise that we have the opportunity to see you all this winter as we have our next home assignment between November and January this year. 
• Pray for our local partners as they are dealing with stressful circumstances. 
• Pray for the victims of this week’s bombings in a nearby city and that they will find True Hope and Peace. 

NLC Ministry: Coffee Creek Prison Ministry

• Pray for six ladies being released in July and August, for provisions, strength for making the right choices, and healing as they are reunited with families.
• Pray for the Thursday night service, that it always Glorifies God, and that they can continue to overcome the obstacles that come up.
• Pray for Coffee Creek in general, that there will be a revival in the lives of inmates and officers.
• Pray for more volunteers called by God to serve in the prison.
• Pray for a Sunday afternoon Bible study with the men's orderlies.

Prayer Focus for the week of July 10th

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 Partner: Rick and Mary Beth Holladay – The Art Factory, Deutschland

• Pray for a small work team that is visiting for three weeks. They hope to finish a number of projects. 
• Pray for a trip that Rick is making to London in August. He will be talking to a potential donor for their project. Pray the donor will be inclined to involve his resources in what they are doing. 
• Pray for the Holladay's trip to the States this Fall. They will be seeing their girls and finding new ministry partners from Florida to Oregon. 

NLC Ministry: Celebrate Recovery

• Pray for Gary Beck as he is in recovery of colon cancer. The treatments are really hard on him physically. 
• Pray also for the new attendees. Please pray that we would effectively share the love of Christ so that they will feel comfortable and safe.

A Note to New Life Church

Dear New Life Congregation,

I wanted to say thank you to your church and to anyone and everyone who helped out in any way regarding Mark's death.
My husband and I were blown away by the amount of support and love shown to Bonnie, Nicole and Dustin, and all their extended family and friends by your church family.
We now understand why Mark and Bonnie became so involved in your church and it makes us feel better knowing they have their church family close by when all of us can't be.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!

Carol, Tracy and Megan Miller

Pastor Bill was a Swearing Sailor who finds Salvation

Pastor Bill Kramer is featured in the Multnomah University Newsletter. He attended there and they wrote a nice article about his salvation, life and ministry. Congratulations Pastor Bill, we're proud of you, too!

Prayer Focus for the week of July 3rd

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

Global Partner: Carmen Bryant – Missions Door

• Pray for Carmen as she takes on a new role as Interim Executive Director at Association of Christians Ministering among Internationals (ACMI).
• Pray for healing of relationship between ACMI and one of the international student missions.

NLC Ministry: Treasureland
Robinwood: Praise the Lord for some new middle school kids who have been coming to the church.
Pray for people who have a heart to minister to these great kids.

Riverfalls: Prasie God for 3 kids who were baptized a couple of weeks ago. Praise Him for providing a new administrative team member for Treasureland (Welcome to the team Meghan!).
Pray for all the Treasureland kids (preschool through 5th grade) who will be working on The Lord's Prayer this summer.  Our desire is that they will all have it memorized by end of summer and that they will have an understanding of how to pray (1st-5th are working on each section of the prayer and learning what each section "means" and how they must respond).

Senior Bible Study takes Summer Break

Tuesday mornings 10:00 AM September through June, fifteen to eighteen people meet for Bible study and prayer. George Nelson leads the sessions. Recently the Book of Revelation was completed; Isaiah will be continued in the Fall. Lively discussion and fellowship (including coffee and treats) complete the agenda.
Seniors, remember in September to drop in and check this out.

Here is a letter from one of the participants to the leaders:

Dear George & Betty,

Thank you for your faithfulness in preparation and teaching our Tuesday Morning Senior Bible Study. Each week finds you giving yourselves away for Him and we are beneficiaries of your service.

George, you unselfishly share from the reservoir of God’s truth you’ve acquired through a lifetime of serving Him. It takes a certain skill, and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to teach (impart knowledge) with humility and authority. You do this gently and effectively each week, breathing life into difficult passages of Scripture, adding information from your own research.

Betty, the heart of your husband trusts safely in you (Proverbs 31). Your quiet, careful attentive presence beside him contributes, perhaps more than you know, to his confidence. Your basket of snack materials and treats makes our fellowship time complete. God shaped you as a pastor’s daughter to be a pastor’s wife and we thank Him for you.

We praise God for the two of you and ask His continued blessing and joy on your life.

With love,
Your students

Thank you note from Freda Fox

Freda Fox, who recently lost her husband, Jerry, sent this note of thanks:

Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the plant. It's beautiful and I have a place for it in the yard. Thank you seems shallow when it comes to your support but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, support and prayers.
Love, Freda

Middle School Graduation Ceremony

New Life Church Middle School group had a graduation ceremony to celebrate the students who are graduating to the high school Ignite group. Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W2SnU9GKOo

Families Reach out in Wilsonville

We are working together to connect with the people of Wilsonville for the glory of God. You can participate in outreach to the community of Wilsonville by volunteering for 2-4 hours at: The Wilsonville Fun Run on July 30th to hand out flyers and lemonade; Wilsonville's Fun In The Park on August 6th to run a booth of fun activities for children and promote Sports Camp and Swap & Play; or New Life Wilsonville's evening Sports Camp, Aug. 8-12th, to fill roles from administration to hospitality, and from set up to playing with kids. Contact Pastor Travis at ttadema@newlifenw.com if you would like to join the fun!

Prayer Focus for the week of June 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: Athey Creek Christian Fellowship – Wilsonville, OR. Pastor Brett Meador

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

• Please pray for strength for Skip! 
• Pray for Ruth as she stays home still recovering from a sore back. (One cool thing – the infection is completely gone now!) Still has arthritis and disc probs. 
• Pray for all 3 of us as we travel back to the States at the end of July for a 7 month furlough. 

NLC Ministry: re:Generation

Prayer Focus for the week of June 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: Grace Chapel – Wilsonville, OR. Pastor Mike Tatlock

Global Partner: Paul and Diana Mayhugh – World Venture, China (Ephrata, WA)

• Pray for our senior pastor, Gary Nock who is presently in Montana caring for his elderly Mother. As a result Paul is filling in for him June 19 and the 26th preaching on Zechariah 13 then 14. 
• Please pray for Pastor Nathan as he is preparing to go to Asia to visit and participate in ministries there. He will need to have endurance, courage and faith. Pray for his family to entrust him to the Lord during his absence from them.
• Pray for our church that was ordered to disband on Easter morning by the local authorities. They continue to be full of faith. A number of new Christians were baptized 10 days ago. All had been detained by police prior to their baptism but have not been deterred from their obedience to Christ.
• Pray for Paul to have diligence in writing his PhD dissertation.
• Pray for a committed brother to become the pastor of one of our churches. Our current co-worker is retiring in January 2012. 

NLC Ministry: Sports Camp

• Pray for preparation of the kid's hearts for the truth they will learn about our God and His Gospel.
• Pray for good weather and that the gospel will be clear, rain or shine.
• Pray that the volunteers would recognize their dependence upon, and follow the lead of, the Holy Spirit, because apart from Him we produce no fruit.
• Pray for the safety of the kids that we are entrusted with.

Prayer Focus for the week of June 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: Willamette Christian – West Linn, OR. Pastor Joel Dombrow

Global Partner: Dan and Alice Simmons – World Venture, Rome, Italy

• Praise God for a victorious celebration on June 5th in Ostia. The whole evening was dedicated to bringing God praise and honor. Over 75 people packed themselves into the little building to celebrate the new commitment of two women to follow Christ.
• Pray also for Fabio and his family. He has a cancerous tumor and just became a Christian.
• Please pray for them as they now live out their commitments. Pray also for their families to see the changes and follow suit.

NLC Ministry: Ignite
Ignite is preparing for Sports Camp and their "local mission" June 19-24th.

• Please pray for children at Sports Camp to give their lives to Christ.
• Pray for the youth to trust in, and be inspired by, God's strength.
• Pray for safety, both physical and spiritual, during these busy days.

New Life Church to Celebrate 70 Years!

New Life Church will celebrate our 70th anniversary with a picnic dinner on Saturday, June 11th at 5:00 p.m. at Hammerle Park in West Linn. Hamburgers and hotdogs, drinks, and tableware will be provided, along with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Guests should bring a side dish or salad, and a lawn chair. It will be a time to reflect on our church family and how far God has taken us, and look forward to what the Lord is going to do through us.

Prayer Focus for the week of June 5th

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: Living Hope Church – Oregon City, OR. Pastor Mike Albin

Global Partner: Bruce Tissell – World Venture, Brazil

• Pray for safety in travel as Bruce spends the next couple of weeks traveling through Oregon and parts of Washington.
• Pray for a smooth transition as he starts to work toward his return to Brazil in August. Pray for him as he says good-bye, starts to close up his apartment, and prepares to return to ministry in Brazil.
• Pray for him as he prepares to be the camp missionary at Camp Morrow, a Bible camp, the last week in August.

NLC Ministry: Middle School

• We are celebrating the graduation of Rachel, Abigail, Tessa, David, Sam, and Dylan. 
• Praise God! Rachel and Abigail and Tessa all accepted Christ in MS, and all of these students love God's word and are seeking Him in their daily life.
• We are thankful for the great support of the parents and the faithful lay leadership team - Cheri, Grant, Caitlyn, and Gay, who love the students and are training them to be Champions for Christ.

Update! These are the needs of the Ignite Summer Mission team:

1. Prayer- we need prayer partners. There are already 50 kids signed up for Sports Camp, so we are expecting record numbers. Pray for good outdoor weather!

2. Scholarships- we have already received two $50 scholarships, but we still need $200 for four more. The cost of the trip is $150/student, and without fundraising this year we need some help.

3. H20 outreach- We have received $40 so far toward a goal of $500. The money will be used for H20 bags and other supplies as we minister to the needy.

4. Dinners- Thank you to the Men’s Leadership ministry for volunteering to feed us on Sunday night! We will be ready to Bocci! We need groups/ministries/ families to provide dinners for Monday-Wednesday (June 20-22). It will be great fun to feed some hungry teenager, and spend time listening to stories of what God is doing. You are invited to come use our kitchen at camp, or we can come to your place.

If you can help, or if you have questions, please contact Josh Hochstettler or Dave Nizic: josh@ignitenw.com or dave@ignitenw.com
Thanks!

*The poor (in spirit) snail has no arms and needs help, reminding us of our poverty of spirit and need for a savior. We are serving on mission not out of our strength, but out of our brokenness before the Holy God.

Prayer Focus for the week of May 29th

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: Logan Community Church – Oregon City, OR
Global Partner: Calvin & Ruth Kim – World Venture, Beirut, Lebanon

• Pray for Calvin & Ruth as they travel to Portland, OR at the end of June.
• Pray that their paperwork for travel will be submitted and approved in a timely manner.
• Pray for peace in the Middle East.

NLC Ministry: H2O

• July 16th marks 5 years of H2O. Praise God for 5 years of serving the homeless. 
• Please pray for wisdom and kingdom impact for the next 5 years.

Prayer Meeting - June 2nd

New Life Church will have an all church prayer meeting at our Robinwood campus on Thursday, June 2nd, from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

This prayer meeting is a supporting part of the 911 Challenge. Come to be inspired by stories from others who are taking the challenge. Even if you have not committed to taking the challenge, you are encouraged to come pray for those who are and for those who are hearing the good news.

Prayer Focus for the week of May 22nd

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: GracePointe – Milwaukie, OR, Pastor Mike Fleischman

Global Partner: CBNW Church Planters

NLC Ministry: Coffee Cart

• Praise for the opportunity in the ministry. 
• Pray for continued boldness in the volunteers for reaching out to the kids.
• Pray for provision for supplies. 
• Continue to pray for the seeds of the gospel to be planted, grow, and take root in the kids.

New Life Church to Celebrate 70th Anniversary with a Picnic

Come and join us at Hammerle Park in West Linn on Saturday, June 11th at 5:00 p.m. for a barbecue to celebrate the 70th anniversary of New Life Church. We will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs, drinks, and tableware. We are also providing strawberry shortcake for dessert. Please bring a side dish or salad and a lawn chair. It will be a time to reflect on our church family and how far God has taken us, and look forward to what the Lord is going to do through us.

Coffee Cart Breaks Another Record!

Mondays are typically the lightest traffic day at Coffee Cart. On Monday, May 16th Coffee Cart attendance topped 100 visitors for the first time on a Monday in Coffee Cart history when 114 students and staff members stopped by for food, beverages, and conversation. Attendance at Coffee Cart had not exceeded 100 visitors prior to this school year, except for the 10th Anniversary Celebration when hot breakfast was served. Attendance at Coffee Cart has exceeded 100 visitors 11 times since November 2010.

Prayer Focus for the week of May 15th

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: Good Roots Community – Milwaukie, OR, Pastor Lenny Bennett
Global Partner: Italy – Church Planting – World Venture
NLC Ministry: Senior Adult Ministries

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, Pastor Jim Andrews
Global Partner: Bridges to Change
NLC Ministry: Men's Ministry