I am convinced that the most important thing that we can do for the people of Africa is to pray. Prayer is the key that moves the hand of God! I believe the second most important thing that we can do is to respond to what He’s called us to do. Throughout the Bible you see where great things were accomplished for God where this equation played out:
People Pray + People take Steps of Faith = God shows up!
I believe that this same equation works today! In these last few weeks leading up to the Africa Oasis Project, will you commit with me to: #1 Pray for the needs below #2 Take a step of Faith for this project? In other words, ask God what He’s wanting to do through you, then take a step of faith and go out and do it. I have no doubt that God is going to do great things in and through this church through this event, but it will take your participation. Thanks Team!
How to pray for the Continent of Africa:
1. Pray for the tremendous AIDs epidemic.
-Thousands contract and die from this disease everyday.
-Thousands of children have been left orphaned.
2. Pray for the fresh water famine
-Many people have to walk up to 10 miles a day for water.
-Estimated that 25,000 people die each day due to this crisis.
-The lack of clean water is the continents biggest killer.
3. Pray for the people who live in Countries with corrupt governments.
-In Darfur, Sudan, violence between the Sudanese Government and rebels in western Darfur, an area roughly one-fifth the size of Sudan, is affecting millions of people. Since the fighting began in early 2003 an estimated 300,000 people have lost their lives. More than 2.5 million people have been displaced, their livelihoods and villages destroyed by government forces and proxy militias. Tens of thousands of women and girls have been raped as a tool of war and the security situation continues to deteriorate. Displaced persons are unable to return to their homes in fear of renewed attacks. (Catholic Relief Services)
4. Pray for the missionaries and their families who are diligently working in this continent.
5. Pray for the goals that NLCF wants to see accomplished through the Africa Oasis Project.
-To raise $26,000 for the Assemblies of God through the participation of NLCF in the Green Bay Marathon events.
-To bless 5 communities in Africa with wells for clean drinking water.
-To plant seeds of a spiritual awakening in a dark and hurting land.
JUST A NOTE!
Please be aware that reporters from the Green Bay Gazette will be in the service this Sunday taking pictures for a story on NLCF’s participation in the Africa Oasis Project. Also, please pray that CBS will reconsider showing their news story on this event to an earlier date.
T-SHIRTS
We will be ordering T-shirts for the Africa Oasis Project. If you would like a t-shirt, please put your order in at the AOP table. There will be a $6 suggested donation that can be paid when they arrive.
WAFFLE/PANCAKE MIX FOR SALE 
NLCF has received a generous donation of Carbon’s Golden Malted pancake & waffle mix from a local business owner to sell for the Africa Oasis Project. The mix sells for $4 per 1lb. can and ALL PROCEEDS go toward AOP. You can purchase these cans of mix at the AOP table in the foyer.
COMING SOON:
A new and improved New Life website! More details coming soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
SPRING CLEANING
-Come join us tomorrow, Saturday, April 28th at the church from 9am-12pm for a Spring Cleaning!
LEADERSHIP TEAM (All of those in charge of a ministry) MEETING
-There will be a Team Leaders meeting this Tuesday at 7:00pm a the church.
MOTHER / DAUGHTER BRUNCH
-Saturday, May 5th from 10:30am-12:30pm. All ladies and girls are invited to attend. Would you like to decorate a table? See Michelle Miles.
IRONMEN MINISTRIES
-Hey Guys! – Meet at the Nicolet restaurant in West Depere for breakfast on Saturday, May 5th at 8:30am.
WOMEN’S NEWSLETTER
-If you would like to receive a Women’s Newsletter from Maureen Deterville, please email her at: MDETERVI@greenbay.k12.wi.us
TO THINK ABOUT
“There is little success where there is little laughter.”
Andrew Carnegie
Pastor Sheldon
New Life Christian Fellowship
115 North Wisconsin
DePere, WI. 54115
920.336.7910
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