When the Water Won't Work
Posted in Podcasts on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Pastor Shaw's message from Sunday morning, 8/28
Archive for August, 2011
Bulletin from 08/28
Posted in News on Sunday, August 28th, 2011
- For a complete list of this week's events, check out our calendar.
Last Week's Attendance
- Sunday at New Life: 597
- Including daughter works and extensions: 860
Austin-Hill Country Ladies Section Connection
Saturday, September 10, from 9 am to 2 pm, the Austin-Hill Country Ladies will meet at New Life. The guest speaker will be Marion Pietz, whose mission is "to resurrect laughter in the lives of individuals in a stressful world." Pre-registration is only $5 and includes lunch. Register at www.alcgeorgetown.org before August 30 for the discount. Registration after August 30 or at the door is $10. This event is for ladies ages 16 and older. Contact Jan Madden for more details.
Hospitality
Inside greeters are needed for before, during, and after service. No training is needed; just be yourself. Contact Sharon Gentry for more information.
Choir Candle Fundraiser
The New Life Choir is selling candles by Celebrating Home. The candles are only $10 each, and 50 percent of the cost is returned to New Life. Proceeds raised are to help with new sound equipment. Order from any choir member today.
Bible Quizzing
We are submitting an order for individual Bible Quizzing supplies. If your child will be quizzing this year, please turn in your order to Regena Dumas before September 12.
Men’s Study
It’s not too late to join the Men’s study on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. The studies are open to all men. More information is available in the foyer.
Fall Class – Healthy Individuals Generate Healthy Relationships
This is a series of classes offered by Janet Kinney on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The classes are open to everyone. For a list of classes visit the New Life online church calendar and click the Tuesday evening fall class. This week’s topic is Anxiety, Part 2. Please RSVP to the church office at 512-832-5433.
Welcome Party
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10, from 3 to 5 pm for the Thompsons’ “Old-Fashioned Come-and-Go Pounding Party” hosted by Sister Bernard. Stop by, say hi, and drop off your welcoming pound. For a list of items, contact the church office at office@newlifeupc.org.
Cross-Cultural Conference
There will be a Cross-Cultural Conference on September 9-11 in Houston, TX, at Christ Church. The conference begins Friday night at 7:30 pm with speaker Michael Anderson. Saturday begins at 9:45 am with guest speakers James Kilgore and Brian Leatherwood. Christ Church is located at 12815 Fuqua, Houston, TX 77034. For more information contact Jerome Williams.
Prayer Requests
- Special: Rick & Laurie Tesno, Richard Arriaga, Sandra Escablado, Jessica Ramos, Chris Ramos, Jesus Ramos, Carolyn Kinnibrugh
- Healing: Laura Heihn, Grace Fortner, Margaret Scott, Stephanie Langley, Salvador Ramos, Matthew Starks, Anthony Gomez
Victory Reports!
- Three were baptized in Jesus’ name at our Round Rock daughter work.
- Becca Torres received a good report from the doctor after prayer.
From Pastor Shaw 08/28
Posted in From the Pastors on Sunday, August 28th, 2011
We will be rallying behind our children and youth tonight in a special back-to-school service. I urge everyone to be here to stand behind our students as they go out to face the challenges of this new year.
Wednesdays are an important part of the ministry of New Life. I want to encourage everyone to attend Wednesday service. This Wednesday is fifth Wednesday. (See insert for more details.) An inexpensive meal will be served before service, and we will have ministry for children and adults. Bro. Bernard will be speaking. In September I will be teaching a series on Wednesdays on the book of Habakkuk. The children will have separate sessions. You will be blessed by Habakkuk!
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Running Right
Posted in Podcasts on Friday, August 26th, 2011
Pastor Shaw's lesson from Wednesday, 8/24
A Study of Habakkuk
Posted in News on Friday, August 26th, 2011
Life often doesn’t go the way we want. Relationships fail. Finances fail. Heath fails. And more. We look out on a world gone wrong, and it just doesn’t make sense. After all, isn’t God good and in control?
Whether we’re accusing God or just confused, we’ve all asked, “Why, God?”
The prophet Habakkuk looked around his world and saw nothing but oppression and injustice. God seemed absent, and Habakkuk was confused. As Habakkuk asked God why, God answered him and told him how to deal with life when it doesn’t make sense.
On Wednesdays beginning September 7, Pastor Shaw will be teaching a series on the book of Habakkuk. Join us as we explore this book and discover God’s answer.
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Sword Training
Posted in News on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Coming soon, Sword Training . . . know how to use the Book!
On Wednesdays, September 14, 21, and 28, during during our regular services, KidSpace will be having special breakout sessions to teach kids how to use the greatest book in the world, the Bible, to help guide their lives in truth. The only thing they will need to bring is their Bible.
The breakout sessions are for 1st through 6th graders. A separate class will be available for four and five year olds.
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A Choice for Today
Posted in Podcasts on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Pastor Shaw's message from Sunday evening, 8/21
Grace All Over the Place
Posted in Podcasts on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Pastor Shaw's message from Sunday morning, 8/21
Bulletin from 08/21
Posted in News on Sunday, August 21st, 2011
- For a complete list of this week's events, check out our calendar.
Last Week's Attendance
- Sunday at New Life: 654
- Including daughter works and extensions: 936
Newlyweds (Married 5 years or less)
The newlyweds are going to the Main Event on Saturday, August 27, at 7 pm. Flyers are in the foyer. Contact Ashley Piel or Becca Torres to R.S.V.P. by August 24.
Men’s Study
Beginning this week, Tuesday, August 23, at 7:30 pm, the New Life Men's Ministry will begin a new study series titled Stand Strong. The six-lesson study will be on the book of 1 Peter. Topics for the sessions are A Life of Hope, Love, Submission, Purpose, Service, and Humility. The studies are open to all men. More information is available in the foyer.
Fall Class – Healthy Individuals Generate Healthy Relationships
This is a series of classes offered by Janet Kinney on Tuesdays evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The classes are open to everyone. For a list of classes visit the New Life church calendar and click the Tuesday evening fall class. This week’s topic is Anxiety, Part 1. Please RSVP to the church office at 512-832-5433 or office@newlifeupc.org.
5th Wednesday
August 31 is 5th Wednesday. Dinner will be served for a reasonable price beginning at 5:30 pm, the kid’s choir and preteen ensemble will be singing during service, there will be KidSpace, and we will cover current events and how they relate to our faith during our usual teaching time. Bro. Bernard will be leading the discussion. We will also be conducting a pre-moving sale in the chapel before and after service.
Kid’s Choir Camp & Clinic
In preparation for the children’s Christmas play this year, Children’s Ministry and Music Ministry are excited to be hosting a kid’s choir camp and clinic August 31 to September 2, from 6 to 8:30 pm at New Life. Kids will be learning the songs and motions for the play. There will also be crafts, games, and other fun things to do. A sign-up sheet is in the foyer for parents to register their children. Please contact Norma Frances or Rachel Wood with any questions.
Cross-Cultural Conference
There will be a Cross-Cultural Conference on September 9-11 in Houston, TX, at Christ Church. The conference begins Friday night at 7:30 pm with speaker Michael Anderson. Saturday begins at 9:45 am with guest speakers James Kilgore and Brian Leatherwood. Christ Church is located at 12815 Fuqua, Houston, TX 77034. For more information contact Jerome Williams.
Welcome Party
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 10, from 3 to 5 pm for the Thompsons’ “Old-Fashioned Come-and-Go Pounding Party” hosted by Sister Bernard. Stop by, say hi, and drop off your welcoming pound. For a list of items, contact the church office at office@newlifeupc.org.
Prayer Requests
- Special: Trey Rosenblad, Richard Arriage, Rhonda Douglas, Derek Mireles Family
- Healing: Scotty Scott, Dinah Burkett, Sheryl Trogdon, Jonathan and Matthew Starks, Guillermo Calderon, Esmeralda Esparza, Sanford Hutson, Maria Fruzia, Jason Bishop, Jayden Langley, Joe Scott Family
From Pastor Shaw 08/21
Posted in From the Pastors on Sunday, August 21st, 2011
On Friday we closed on the sale of our building. This is an answer to prayer, and the timing is perfect! An earlier closing would have cost us much more in lease payments, and it would have required us to relocate temporarily. Selling our building was the last major hurdle. We are now able to complete the first phase of our building, and we will relocate early in 2012. The plan to move our furnishings and relocate our ministries will require a lot of work. Please be in prayer for the Lord's guidance.
Please join me in welcoming the Thompsons to Austin and to New Life. It will take time for them to get to know everyone and familiarize themselves with Austin. They will need our help.
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