AFRICA OASIS PROJECT UPDATE
In the past few weeks we have had so many positive responses from people in the community and around the area concerning the Africa Oasis Project. So many people have told me that this is a very worthy cause and ask how they can help. This is awesome! I can just sense that God is involved in this whole event. But let’s not stop moving forward in our efforts. We still need you to keep praying for project, and to still seek out sponsors. We are also still in need of volunteers to “bless the runners” as they run by. Just ask, and we will find a place for you!
This reminds me of the apostle Paul when he says:
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:12-14)
This is a “Heart of Determination”! A Heart that wants to win! Then Paul sums this all up by saying:
“All of us who are mature should take such a view of things.” (Phil. 3:15)
Let me challenge each of you in your prayer and fundraising to “view” the remaining portion of this project this way! Thanks Team!
Check out these missionaries blog’s to learn more about this project!
http://SteveGlendaEvans.blogspot.com/
http://ronaldgloriahanson.blogspot.com/ (Mark your calendars as Ron and Gloria will be joining us in the Aug.19th morning service!)
Last Sunday, I put out the challenge for New Life to take one more step of faith and sacrificially give to pay for the first well ($5,000) ourselves. For the next few services leading up to the Marathon, we are going to be taking an African Oasis offering to pay for the first well. This money should not come from the people that you’ve already received sponsorship from, but from our own pockets. Will you please pray about this and take this challenge with me?
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.
New Life Website “IT’S HERE!!!”
We now have a new and improved New Life website! Our website address is www.newlifedepere.org. Here are some of the highlights on our website:
#1 Under “Pastor’s Blog”, you will find the New LIFE Weekly for past and present weeks.
#2 Under “Church Events”, you will find the church calendar hosted by Google Calendar. Because of the advancement of this website, we will no longer be posting the church calendar in the weekly bulletin.
#3 You can now do your giving online. This includes: Missions, Tithing, and Africa Oasis Project. Simply, go to the “Giving” icon at the bottom of the page and follow the directions.
We ask that you continue to be patient with us as we continually add to and improve this website to make it better for you!
SATURDAY NIGHT SERVICE/SPAGHETTI DINNER
-Due to the participation in the Green Bay Marathon, our weekend service will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 6:00pm. Come early for the free Spaghetti dinner at 4:30pm. See you there!
LEADERSHIP TEAM –For all leaders who would like to purchase a “Vision of the Leader” workbook, the cost is $5. Please turn your money in no later than Wednesday, May 23rd.
NO SUMMER MIDWEEK – Please note that Wednesday, May 30th will be our last midweek service until next September.
LIFEFEST THIS SUMMER – If you are interested in attending Lifefest this summer, be sure to contact Beth Hibbard. (More info. later!)
SUMMER CAMP – If you are interested in sending your kids to camp this summer you can talk to Janine Copeland.
“Change is inevitable, growth is intentional.”
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