Prayer Conference @ New Life

This weekend, we are hosting our first ever Prayer conference.  I hope you will join us on Friday or saturday evenings.  On Friday, we will have some food and fellowship at 6 PM and then start the worship and prayer time at 7 PM.

The disciples personally witnessed the power of Jesus' prayer life.  Our Lord said that his church will be called a house of prayer.  Ever Christian should feel an urgency to pray, to seek, to hunger for more of God.

Let's come together and seek God's face and pour out our hearts before Him.  Perhaps God will show up in a special way.  Don't miss it.  See you Friday evening at New Life (1300 Blue Ridge Road).  Bring a friend!  Pastor Tom

The Sacrifice of Service

This Sunday, we will look again to the great example of Jesus washing his disciples feet (John 13).  It's a message that should probably be preached at least once every year in every church in America.

Everything about our culture today works against what Jesus teaches us in John 13.  When asked to serve at home, church, or go beyond the "call of duty" at work our first inclination is to ask "What's in it for me?"

When Jesus washed his disciple's feet, he showed us that service requires sacrifice and that it isn't about me, but what God can do through me!  Great families, great teams, and great churches are made up of people who are focused on what gets done, not on who gets credit for what gets done.  I'm praying that God will grant every New Lifer a new servant's heart for 2014!   Join us Sunday at New Life as we consider the sacrifice of service.  Pastor Tom

Easter 2014 Invite!

Easter 2014 is almost here.  Matthew 28:5-6 is my favorite Bible verse related to Easter.  It reads like this, "The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."

Easter at New Life will be a celebration of Jesus death and resurrection.  Because he died, I am free.  Because he lives, He lives in me.  Share a Bible verse related to Easter with your friends and give them an invitation to join New Life for Easter.  See you Sunday at 1300 Blue Ridge Road (10:15 AM).

Christ is Risen - Easter Sunday 2014

Jesus died. He was buried.  Then on the third day, he rose from death.  The gospel record tells us that his tomb was guarded and sealed with Pilate's approval (Matthew 28:62-66).  The death of Jesus was no ordinary event.  His trial was a manipulation of justice.  His death was cruel and certain!  His resurrection from death was proof of His divine nature and the validity of his mission.

Jesus had come to teach, to proclaim the kingdom of God on earth, and to die for the sins of the world.  Now, Jesus was risen and alive forevermore.

This Easter, let's celebrate our Risen Savior by remembering that he died for you and me so that we too might experience new life.  Join us Sunday as we celebrate Easter with friends and family and remember that Jesus is the passover lamb who died for you and me.  Our special guest, Dr. Hagg (Chosen People Ministries), will lead us through a presentation of Messiah in the Passover".

Join us at New Life on Sunday at 10:15 AM.  Easter Egg Hunt for the children to follow the worship service.  Bring a friend.  See you Sunday, Pastor Tom.

Five Habits

Looking forward to a new series in May 2014 called "Five Habits of the Devotional Life".  Join us in May  at New Life (1300 Blue Ridge Road) as we build up a satisfying relationship with Jesus.