Weekly Contact 30 November 2009

Good Monday morning everyone. Yesterday saw the end of our first full month at City Life Centre and was another fabulous day. Thanks to all those who, in this first month, have been so regular and so committed to what we are doing. We are still in the "Early Day's" season, but a great sense of expectancy as we move from one week to the next. Your ongoing and regular support is deeply appreciated.

 

Sunday Morning: For unforeseen technical reasons I have left off speaking on Hosea until the New Year (wow - New Year!!!). So yesterday morning I brought a one-off message entitled "Christians Under Pressure". I got an amazing sense during the teaching, which was confirmed several times afterwards, that this was a very timely message. The message has been recorded and can be ordered from Colin Morrison, our Church Administrator at colinmorrison56@googlemail.com

 

The main points of the message were:

 

There's only one way to work and minister, and that's under pressure. Yet there are those who use pressure as an excuse to opt out of something, rather than using it to motivate into involvement. So that everyone else get's blamed for them not being at church; not being involved and not reaching out to befriend.

 

We are all Under Pressure: There is pressure being a Pastor; there is pressure being a Christian; there is pressure in Life. No one has a monopoly on pressure.

 

Pressure has a twofold potential: It has the potential to Break You, and it has the potential to Make You. The same powerful winds that have the potential of throwing an eagle against the rocks and destroying it, also have the potential of lifting that same eagle above those same destructive forces and threatening rocks.

 

How do we rise up like the eagle? Isa. 40:31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint". This is the starting point. You begin by waiting upon the Lord.

 

Pressure builds Character: The great Characters in the Bible were people who are remembered not for what they became, but are remembered for what they came through. We looked at Joseph; Daniel; David; and Paul, and we saw that the devil means for evil, God means for good.

 

Sunday night:

 

This was our first end of the month Special. Thanks again to all those who came out. It was another great night. It was great to see our Drama Team back in "Action". They did another fabulous presentation. Thanks Alison for stepping back in. We are now looking for more.

 

Jim Rea, Shankill Methodist Minister, was our guest speaker. He took to the platform and very quickly connected with us and we with him. His mannerism and presentation warmed him immediately to everyone present. His message focused on evangelism and on five ways that people are converted to Christ. These points were as follows:

 

1. Direct communication from God. For Saul of Tarsus, this was through a direct connection with Jesus Christ.

2. The Presentation (preaching) of God's Word. On the Day of Pentecost people were convicted as the Word was preached.

3. When the Word of God is Explained. In Acts 8 Phillip explained the Word of God to the Ethiopian who became a Christian.

4. Personal Introduction by others. Andrew introduced his brother Simon (who became Peter) to Jesus.

5. When people pray for the lost. Acts 2 "They prayed continually, and the Lord added to the church..."

  

Thanks again to Jim Rea for being our guest speaker at this Monthly Special. He mentioned Andy Terry last night who has been a Christian now for 6 years. We will try to book Andy for his testimony at our next Monthly Special which will be the last Sunday night in January.

 

OK, some announcements for the month of December:

 

GLOW:    Next Sunday night, 6 December at 7 pm, GLOW will be meeting. Once again ladies, this is your opportunity to get out and get together without having to look after the kids (including the big kid you're married to!). It's ok if you don't have any kids; this is just a great opportunity for women to meet and socialise and encourage each other. Come on, be positive! And as NIKE says, "Just Do It!"

 

FIST:        Sunday 13 December it will be the men's turn as FIST get together for the evening. More details next week.    

 

Dinner:    Saturday 19 December at 7 pm sharp. We have just gone over the 100 mark for those who have booked. Don't be disappointed, book now with our Church Administrator.

 

Christmas Special: Sunday 20 December at 7 pm. There will be no Sunday morning service that day, but we would ask for a full turn out as we celebrate Christmas together. Details of the programme will be given soon.

 

Christmas Day 25 December: This has been cancelled due to Rudolf catching the Swine Flu. Oh Dear! 

 

PRAYER: Unless otherwise announced, there will be a Prayer Times at City Life on Mondays from 11 - 12 noon; and on Thursdays from 7.45 - 9pm.   

 

Please keep praying for Eileen's husband Terry in hospital; Billy Haddock's mother in hospital; Violet's son Colin; Colleen's father who is home, but still ill; Jonathan's brother Mark, Ann and Jacqueline's father, and Julie's father. If I have missed any or you want to add someone to the list please email me.

 

Continue to pray for the church; for all that goes on in it; for all who attend; for those who have been absent; for those who are struggling and for those in need. You might be one of those who needs prayer, but a great starting point is to pray for others. If you do need encouragement or you need a visit, please email me direct and let me know. Your email will be confidential.

 

Have a great week. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

 

Pastor Jack

3 Seater Sofa

Mark & Rachel have a Black Velvet 3 Seater Sofa to give away. Sounds cool!

 

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this please let THEM know by emailing mc00_uk@yahoo.co.uk

 

You would also need to arrange to have it picked up.

 

Jack 

This might help you sleep - now!

Boxes for Soldiers

A Message from the HOPE Team:

 

It was reported on the News today that the MOD have asked that people STOP sending boxes of supplies for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. The reason is because they have a huge supply of boxes and they are having difficulty shifting these and getting them out to the troops on the ground. They also say that delivering the boxes are actually putting soldiers at serious risk of attack. So we need to heed this and stop sending supply boxes to the troops until we hear otherwise.

 

If you have bought some stuff and you still want it to go to good use, please bring it to the church and give it the HOPE Team. They can put what you bring into hampers they are preparing for needy families at Christmas.

 

Thanks for all your efforts and for your support to those in need.

 

From Gemma on behalf of the New Life City Church HOPE Team.

Job Training etc

It seems like Rachel has started a ball rolling. Here's hoping it gathers no moss and that at the end of it there are opportunities that some might be able to take hold of.

 

To add to Rachel's email and to Kevin's message you need to keep in mind that Stadium Projects has a Start Back To Work programme and offers the same support outlined in Rachel's email. This includes job training; advice; work placements and possible short term employment. For more info please contact Tommy Latimer at higherforce@btconnect.com or 90586688 or call in and see him at Top House.

 

So if you are out of work and you are looking for possibilities (remember Bartimaeus!) and you have a shout within you, and you know what you want, then contact Rachel, Kevin or Tommy.

 

Blessings.

 

Jack  

Job Opportunity

This might suit someone reading this email. If it is of interest to you, please contact Kevin directly by clicking on his name.

 

From: kevin hornsby

To: pastor jack

Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:03 PM

Subject: RE: Morning!!

Jack
 
could you distribute the fact that FEED are looking for someone preferably with own transport to deliver. yes you guest it Muffins ?
Muffin man 2 the sequel the hours would be 9-12 4 or 5 days a week pay would be approx 100 ish a week, outgoing chatty people need apply i.e evangelist would be great spread muffins and the Gospel.
In his grip
Kevin

 

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From: pastorjack@btinternet.com
To: pastorjack@btinternet.com
Subject: Morning!!
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:55:02 +0000

I got the following from Rachel Crothers and thought it was best to forward it. If you think it's appropriate to you, please feel free to contact her direct by clicking on her name, but only in relation to the actual content.

 

 

From: Rachel

 

Just got your weekly contact and noticed there that you wanted us to pray for people out of work at the minute

 

Don't know whether you know that my role in SWC is Job Skills Worker

 

I work with anyone who needs help, guidance or support when looking to get back into employment.

This can cover getting more job-related training, volunteering, or getting a job asap

I can help with job searches, applications, CVs and interview skills

 

Anyone is eligible for help or support

I work on an appointment basis, but will also work with anyone who walks into centre at any time

It's all free (some people think you have to pay to see me lol!!)

 

Please direct anyone that you think might gain from my help

 

It's all very relaxed and not like a recruitment agency at all

We have a drop-in where we can sit and have a chat and a cuppa, and also a one-to-one room for confidentiality reasons

  

Regards

 

Rachel

Job Links Worker

Shankill Women's Centre

151 - 157 Shankill Road

Belfast BT13 1FD

028 9024 0642

 

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Christmas Dinner

Christmas Dinner

 

Almost 90 have booked for the dinner. Some of these are friends of those who attend New Life. I have a cut off point of 120. The next 30 who book are in! Please do not say "It isn't fair!" You have been asked to book and order your meal. You can still do so by emailing the Church Administrator, Colin Morrison, direct.

 

Email Connect Group

 

Several people have signed up for this. We will soon launch this Connect Group. If you want in at the start and you have not already done so, please sign up by responding to this email with the words Count me in!

 

From your loving Pastor Jack

Morning!!

I got the following from Rachel Crothers and thought it was best to forward it. If you think it's appropriate to you, please feel free to contact her direct by clicking on her name, but only in relation to the actual content.

 

 

From: Rachel

 

Just got your weekly contact and noticed there that you wanted us to pray for people out of work at the minute

 

Don't know whether you know that my role in SWC is Job Skills Worker

 

I work with anyone who needs help, guidance or support when looking to get back into employment.

This can cover getting more job-related training, volunteering, or getting a job asap

I can help with job searches, applications, CVs and interview skills

 

Anyone is eligible for help or support

I work on an appointment basis, but will also work with anyone who walks into centre at any time

It's all free (some people think you have to pay to see me lol!!)

 

Please direct anyone that you think might gain from my help

 

It's all very relaxed and not like a recruitment agency at all

We have a drop-in where we can sit and have a chat and a cuppa, and also a one-to-one room for confidentiality reasons

  

Regards

 

Rachel

Job Links Worker

Shankill Women's Centre

151 - 157 Shankill Road

Belfast BT13 1FD

028 9024 0642

 

Weekly Contact 23 November

Praise God for another great day at New Life City Church. You can be sure that many of those who were at church yesterday morning had faced problems during the week; you can be sure that many went through difficult situations; you can be sure that many had been spiritually challenged; yet there they were; joining together in the presence of God and lifting their voices together to praise the one who had gone through so much for them. Thank God that each one was rewarded and blessed as God moved amongst us.

 

Mark Ritchie was such an encouragement as he spoke right into the heart of the church and into the hearts of those who had gathered. He brought a message from Mark 10 that was focused on the encounter between blind Bartimaeus and Jesus. The main points he made were:

 

1. Bartimaeus could see the possibilities. Though he was blind physically, he could see possibility. Sadly there are many, even in church, who though they can see physically, fail to see the possibilities. Someone said, "Possibility dances with those already on the dance floor" Thank God that with God "All things are possible", and especially when we come together there is the possibility of healing; the possibility of financial blessing, and the possibility of salvation.

 

2. Bartimaeus had a shout within him. Even though his circumstances worked against him, and even though others tried to silence him, there was a shout within that could not be silenced; in fact when challenged he shouted all the more, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!" It's not what's around you or in front of you that matters; it's what's inside you that matters. Is there a shout inside you?

 

3. Bartimaeus knew what he wanted. Jesus asked him what he wanted, but only because it was important for Bartimaeus to speak it out and to declare what he wanted from Jesus. When Bartimaeus told Jesus what he wanted, it was not only out of need, but out of his willingness to see the possibilities and out of the shout he had within him.

 

Mark encouraged us as a church to see and believe in the possibilities, pointing out that the place where we now meet is a place of possibility that is filled with people of possibility. Thank God for the shout that went up yesterday morning. Let's keep the shout going; let it get stronger and louder in the coming weeks; and let's make sure that no one and nothing silences the shout within us. Thank God also for the two who responded to the appeal for salvation. That's two more great reasons to lift up a shout unto God!

 

Dedication: Danielle and Kris were truly blessed yesterday as they joined with family and friends for the dedication of baby Mason and young Darryl. This was another great opportunity to pray for the blessing of God in the lives of children; to be part of the lives of people, and to be a witness and a God-influence to family and friends.

 

FIST: Last week was the first Sunday night for GLOW, while last night was the first Sunday night gathering for the men of New Life City Church to come together under the FIST banner. There was a good turn out of 28 men. During the evening one man walked in off the street. He saw lights on and came in. He is Catholic. He said he felt safe coming into the building because of where it is. We split up into groups and discussed the following:

 

1) What are the key characteristics of a man devoted to God? 2) What are the required disciplines of a man devoted to God? 3) What are the greatest barriers that prevent us from being devoted to God?

 

Well done men for such a great night. I would encourage every man in New Life City Church to get involved with FIST and let's drive forward together. The same encouragement goes to the women and GLOW.

 

Sunday Night Special at 7 pm.

 

We plan to do a Sunday Night Special on the last Sunday of each month. This is for the WHOLE CHURCH. This is not a monthly alternative to the Sunday morning service, but is complementary to all we are doing. I would therefore ask you to plan to be at church on Sunday morning at 11.30, but to also plan to be with us for the Sunday Night Special. Our guest speaker will be Jim Rea who is the minister of the Shankill Methodist Church. I hope to see you then. Why not email your friends; Facebook, Bebo and Text them and invite them along? Why not?

 

Prayer: Monday morning Prayer from 11 am - 12 noon; Thursday night Prayer at 7.45 pm. Please pray for Billy Haddock's mother who is seriously ill in hospital; pray for Jason and Alison that the blessing of God will be upon them this week; pray for people out of work and for those who have gone through difficult situations recently, and perhaps still going through them. Continue to pray for Eileen's husband Terry; for Coleen's dad and for Julie's dad. Continue to pray for and to, as much as possible, encourage one another.

 

Have a great week. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

 

Pastor Jack  

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

For All the Women Folk

Message from Chara:

 

Any girls wanting to go to Colour Conference in April I'm going to book flights this week. £ 46.00 at the mo so let me know if you want to go....

Email her at charamck@hotmail.com

Update on Special Notices

Christmas Dinner

 

The evening entertainment will be "New Life's Got Talent". We are hoping "Jedward" will make an appearance as our special guests.

 

Prayer:

 

Colin Millar (son of Violet and brother of Tracey Seawright) continues to need prayer. It looks like he has leukaemia. He's to go to the City Hospital for more tests to see what stage things are at and what treatment he needs. The doctor has said his condition is treatable.

 

Thanks.

 

Jack

Special Notices

Couple of special notices:

 

Sunday night FIST:  

 

Doors will open at 5:45 for tea and coffee. Programme starts at 6:15. Burgers will be served AFTER the main programme as part of the hang out time. I will still be bringing Scrabble!

 

PRAYER:

 

Coleen's father is still in hospital. Julie Scott's father is in hospital with a Heart Attack (he had it in hospital while there for a check up!). Eileen's husband is still in hospital. I was with him today for a while. He needs your prayer cover.

 

Tommy McGuicken, a personal friend and the pastor of Ballyclare Elim is in hospital with a Heart Attack.

 

Email Connect Group:

 

Several people have signed up for this group. I will be appointing a Group Administrator who will take responsibility for developing this Connect Group; for receiving and passing on appropriate information e.g. prayer requests, praise reports, words of encouragement, discussion points etc. I will also be part of it. 

 

The Email Connect Group is different from the Weekly Contact I send out. You will continue to receive the Weekly Contact from me and you are always welcome to write back etc, but the Email Connect Group is specifically for those who attend New Life for the purpose of creating another means to keep people connected and to provide another means of mutual encouragement. Please let me know if you want to be part of this Connect Group by responding to this email with the words "Count me in". I will shortly send the names of the Connect Group to those who are on it.

 

Christmas Dinner:

 

We still need you to let Colin Morrison know that you are "going to the ball". You also need to let him know what your choice of food is. Please let him know NOW. Send him an email NOW! Tell him you're going NOW! Make sure you're booked in NOW! Give him a call NOW! But TELL him NOW! Email him at colinmorrison56@googlemail.com or call or text him at 07729158128. The food will be great; the entertainment will be awesome. And don't forget to do it NOW! or sooner if possible!

 

Jack

Ps. Have you booked in for the Christmas Dinner? If not, why not book NOW!

Connect Group

Recently I made it known I will be starting a Connect Group on Sunday Nights. This will take place when there is no FIST or GLOW or Special Monthly event taking place. This will mean there will be something on at church EVERY Sunday night. I will let you know when the first of these is on. Every person is invited to this. YOU are invited to this Connect Group.

 

Besides this there IS a Connect Group in our home at 19 Clare Glen, usually every other Tuesday. There is one this coming Tuesday at 7.30 pm when several women come together to encourage and be encouraged. EVERY woman is invited to this. YOU are invited this Connect Group. There will be informal discussion and sharing; prayer and tea and whatever is brought to eat.

 

Now: my reason for writing at this time is because I want to start another Connect Group. It's an Email Connect Group. This will be different from the Weekly Contact that you receive from me. This will be an opportunity for you to be connected with me and for you to connect with others through me. So that whatever you share with me via email will be passed on to those in the Connect Group. This might be a prayer request or a word of encouragement from you to others in the group. It will mean that more of you can stay connected and pass on information that would be helpful, especially if you know of someone who could do with some support. This will also mean that when appropriate we can call to see people who are in need. Believe me, no matter how caring we think we are, we can so easily fail to be connected when it matters most.

 

If you are reading and you're thinking that you have not received the proper attention from us, or you know of someone else, please drop me an email.

 

If you want to join the Email Connect Group simply respond to this email with the words "Count me in".

 

Jack

 

 

Weekly Contact 15 November 2009

It's great to see the regulars, but also encouraging to see new people coming in each week. Thank you for your ongoing support. Once again we had an awesome time as we joined together in worship and as we studied together the Word of God, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.

 

The Message: We were in Hosea again this morning; this time it was chapter 10. These were the main points:

 

V. 1 Israel had spread like a wild vine

V. 2 Their heart was Deceitful or Divided

        They had found an attraction in something else (False gods)

V. 4 The root of the nation was rotten to the core

V. 4 The Leaders of the nation could not be trusted (so what's changed?)

5 - 6 Kings and People will be carried off

V. 7 The Northern Kingdom will be no more

V. 8 The Altars will finally be destroyed

V. 8 The people will cry out in distress

 

But all is not lost, because when faced with judgement, God calls on the people to:

 

Sow in righteousness

Reap the fruit of unfailing love

Break up the unploughed ground

(go where you have never gone before and do what was never done before)

It is still time to seek the Lord.

 

Thank God that immediately afterwards one person recommitted her life to Christ.

 

Pastor David Hamilton and his wife Hillary from the Ulster Temple were with us in the service. Afterwards they told me how much they enjoyed the service. They said there is a great atmosphere in the place. David also said that last week he spoke on Hosea Chapter 10 in the Ulster Temple! How weird is that? He then said, after hearing that this morning I am going to have to go back to the drawing board! 

 

GLOW: I am sending this before the GLOW Meeting at City Life tonight. So if you are reading this and you are "a woman" then why not plan to get along to GLOW at 7 pm tonight.

 

FIST: Is for the men and is on next Sunday. It will starting earlier for something to eat and then for a fellowship time, followed by some chill out games (I'm bringing Scrabble along!)

 

PRAYER: Next Thursday night at 7.45 pm. I know we are all busy, but this might be the only time that God gets to hear from you!

 

Building Fund: Next Sunday is the 3rd Sunday in the Month. Once again this is your opportunity to make the offering something special. Even though we are now in the building, we really do need to keep making the effort. We are not yet strong financially; so we still need your help. Also those who have committed the additional £25 per month: this will be collected on the last Sunday of each month unless you are paying it in by Direct Debit. If you have not yet signed up for this and you would like to do so, please let me know.

 

Next Sunday at 11.30 am: Will be a Special Dedication Service for Danielle's baby. We will also have Mark Ritchie as our guest speaker. Mark is from Scotland. He was one of the main speakers at the Hillsborough Bible Week this year. He stole the show! People are still talking about him. Check out the event on Facebook. Why not send this invitation to those on your Facebook or text lists! Plan to come along and invite others with you.

 

Prayer needs: Coleen's father is back in hospital. He has MRSA in the lungs, which is quite serious. Eileen Smyth's husband Terry has been is hospital for several weeks; they both need your prayers and encouragement. Others continue to be in need of prayer. Friends from the US keep sending prayer requests e.g. Tony & Janice Suchy who have been with us at New Life write the following:

 

Jackie, Please have your church pray  for 2  friends. One is a man in his 30's with 2 young children. He was in a car accident and has severe brain and neck injuries. The doctors have no hope but his family believes that God can heal.Please join with his family and friends believing for a complete recovery. The other is a man in his late 50's. He had a massive heart attack and has not brain activity. Family is waiting for other family members to come from out of town to make the decisions to "pull the plug". Both situations are very sad. Thank you for your prayers.

 

Christmas Dinner: Sat 19 Dec. We need to know the numbers; so please BOOK NOW. Send Colin Morrison and email.

 

Have a great week. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

 

Pastor Jack      

  

CORRECTION

Sorry folks, my mistake (this is collectable!)

 

This coming Sunday is NOT FIST, but GLOW as announced on Sunday night.

 

So men, stay at home and watch the kids (no, I don't mean John and Edward) and encourage your wife to get along to GLOW.

 

See ya'l soon.

 

Jack 

Weekly Contact 9 Nov 2009

David said, "I was glad when they said unto me "Let us GO to the house of the Lord".

 

Some people think they don't need to GO to the house of the Lord and some people are only glad after they have been, especially when it gave us what "WE wanted". But David's gladness was not just in being there or in getting from something from it, although were true and important, but his gladness was in going. I know that yesterday some were glad simply going to church, but I also know that many who were there were glad they were. 

 

It was another great day. Thanks to everyone who made such; whether it was getting the building prepared; the chairs assembled; the programme facilitated; or that you spent time in prayer for it; and that you came along and participated.

 

Sunday morning: I spoke on "Accepting God's Agenda" #9 from Hosea chapters 8 & 9. The key verse 8v7 "They shall reap the whirlwind", showing that while God's ultimate purpose is to redeem and restore, yet there are consquences for those who turn from him and reject him. Israel rejected God for man made images and idols; Israel rejected God's appointed leaders for their own appointed ungodly leaders. SO WHAT'S CHANGED? The following sign appears in front of a church in the USA:

 

THE "LITE" CHURCH

We only ask for 24% Commitment

We only ask for a 7.5% tithe

Sermons last 15 minutes

Services last 45 minutes

We only have 8 commandments; your choice!

Everything you ever wanted in a church... and less

My serious concern is that this is the kind of church that many Christians want to belong to today and that some are happy to facilitate.

 

Sunday night: A great night of worship with Mark Tedder and the WorshipPlannet Band. These are some comments I have aready received on Facebook:

 

Really enjoyed tonight brilliant time of worship my mum is really starting to get involved pray for movement in her heart (New Lifer)

 

"it was awesome Ty for hosting it. It was great to see Mark and Carrie again" (someone who travelled from England for the event!)

 

"Gr8 evening & so much better than The X Factory!!!" (a visitor from Ballynahinh)

 

thanks for having the event - could feel Gods Spirit in the house (a visitor from Ballymena)

My thanks to everyone who came along and supported this event. More are being planned. 

 

THIS WEEK

 

This Thursday at 7.45 pm we will have a time of prayer at City Life Centre. Why not plan to join with us and surprise God!

 

Sunday morning we are back at 11.30 am

 

Sunday night FIST is on for all the men. Come along and find out what's happening.

 

Congratulations to William and Sonya on their marriage on Saturday

 

Christmas Dinner: Sat 19 Dec. We need to know the numbers; so please BOOK NOW. Send Colin Morrison and email.

 

Have a great week. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

 

Pastor Jack      

 

 

 

Christmas Dinner

I have attached a menu for the Christmas Dinner. To keep things simple and to make sure we cover all expenses, the Christmas Dinner will cost £20 for everyone who is 15 and over. It will be £8 for 14 and under. From this we will cover heat & light and will give a tip to the caterers and servers. Anything left over will go into the Building Fund. This will be a good dinner and a great night out. Please email Colin and let him know you are going. He needs a £5 deposit or the whole amount paid. Let him know what your choice from the menu is. See menu below:

 

Email Colin at colinmorrison56@googlemail.com

 

 

Christmas Dinner Menu

 

 - Choice of Starter -

 

Homemade Vegetable Soup with Fresh Bread Roll

 - or -

Grapefruit & Orange Cocktail

 

- Choice of Main Course -

 

Roast Silverside of Beef

- or -

Stuffed Turkey & Ham

 - or -

10oz Sirloin Steak

(All of the above are served with both Roast &

Creamed potato & Seasonal Vegetables)

 

- Choice of Desert -

 

Pavalova with Fresh Fruit & Cream

- or -

Sherry Trifle

 - or -

Home Made Christmas Pudding & Custard

 

After Dessert Tea or Coffee will be served with Shortbread & Mince Pies

 

News News News

Important Reminders and NEWS:

 

Sunday Morning at 11.30 am: our third service at City Life Centre

 

Sunday Night at 7 pm sharp: Worship Concert with Mark Tedder and the WorshipPlanet Band from Colorado. Still time to send emails and text messages and Facebook messages and Bebo messages to all your friends and invite them along. I already have several "non-New Lifers" signed up on Facebook to attend the concert. If I can do it; then so too can you!

 

WHAT NEXT?

 

NOVEMBER: Next Sunday night (15 Nov) will be the first Sunday Night event organised by FIST for all the men at New Life and friends. Further information will be given at church on Sunday.

 

On Sunday night 22 Nov "GLOW" our women's ministry, will be putting something on for all of our women and friends.

 

Then on Sunday 29 Nov we will be having our first monthly Sunday night Special at 7 pm. We will have a full programme and our guest speaker will be the Rev. Jim Rea, Shankill Methodist Minister. I have a lot of respect for Jim as someone who truly loves God and has been "out of the box" long before people began to talk about stepping out of the box.

 

DECEMBER: will also be filled with special events including FIST and GLOW. The Sunday night monthly special will be Sunday 20 December. This will be a Christmas Special as it is the Sunday before Christmas.

 

The previous night, Sat 19 December, we will be having our Christmas Dinner. The cost will be between around £17 - £20. This will be for a four course meal provided by an excellent catering company from Rathfriland. We will let you know the exact cost soon.  

 

We need you to start booking your place NOW. If you plan to attend please send me an email.

 

There will be NO SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE on Sunday 20 December.

 

Sunday Night CONNECT GROUP. This will start up soon. It will include short Bible Studies; prayer and fellowship. The Sunday Connect Group will meet on the Sunday nights when nothing is happening and also on the Sunday night that Revolution Youth are meeting. If you plan to come along please me know by email. 

 

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Colin Morrison is now officially appointed as the Administrator for New Life City Church. He will be putting together a weekly handout with information and news relevant to New Life. He will be helping to lift the profile of the church in whatever way is appropriate and will be available to help Teams when it comes to promotional materials etc. His role will develop within the next few weeks.

 

PRAYER:

 

Violet Millar's son Colin has received bad news from the doctor. He really needs our prayers. Colin is also Tracey Seawright's brother.

 

Johnny Simms brother Mark is seriously ill in hospital. He accidentally drank some stuff that has caused him serious damage. Like Colin he really needs your prayers.

 

Hacksaw's wife Alice phoned and asked if we would pray for her sister Elizabeth who has cancer in the womb. She is in hospital and will go through surgery soon. Please pray for her.

 

I understand Nichola Johnston has been in hospital. Please pray for Nicola. Pray also for Margaret Boyd who does not get out to church at the moment due to MS. Pray for a miracles in all of these lives. We want to see people saved and healed.

 

So email me if you plan to attend the Christmas Dinner and/or you plan to attend the Sunday Night Connect Group.

 

THANKS again to all who got along on Thursday night to finish fixing the chairs and to help put the banners up around the walls, and to help clean the place again to get it ready for Sunday. See you all then.

 

Jack  

PS. Don't forget William & Sonya get married tomorrow 1 pm at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel in Bangor. Your are invited to the Celebration Evening (Starts between 7.30 & 8). It would be great if several of you got along. 

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Weekly Contact 1 November 2009

We've come out; we've moved in; but we're still pressing on.

 

These first two weekends have been an amazing start to our most recent move as a church; that is to our home at City Life Centre.

 

Please continue to be patient with us as we "settle in". If there is anything you can do to help in the development and the improvement of New Life, your support would be much appreciated.

 

There have been a good number of people that have really got involved to help with the transition from one place to the other. I want to everyone who has stepped up; who have rolled up their sleeves and got right into it; whatever it was!

 

The feedback from the United in Hope concert has been so positive, both from many who were there and from the members of the Waterford Omagh Peace Choir who were totally bowled over by the whole event and by the way they were looked after.

 

Our first two Sunday morning services have been amazing in terms of the set up, the numbers attending, and the content.

 

Last week's message was: "We're Pressing On" based on Phil.2:12-21. In this I showed that while we thank God for the good of the past that our focus should be forward looking. We are called as Christians to be connected with the future rather than be anchored to the past. Jesus said, "No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God".

 

"Remember Lot's wife". She looked back and look at what happened to her!

 

The People of Israel, when faced with the challenge to cross the Red Sea looked back to Egypt. They longed for the onions and the garlic of Egypt rather than pursue and take hold of the milk and honey of Canaan. As a church we are pressing on to the milk and honey; from the bitter things of the past to the sweet things that God has placed before us.

 

This Sunday: I took us back to the Book of Hosea "Accepting God's Agenda". This was the 8th message in the series. I gave an overview of the previous weeks and took us right up the end of Israel's Distress; the end of Jacob's Trouble; the end of Israel's Calamity; the end of Israel's Misery; which is the end of the Great Tribulation; a period that ends with the Return of Christ on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.

 

I finished with a challenge by making the point that until that day dawns (the Day of the Lord) God is looking for faithfulness from us within the church and to the church. He wants his rightful place among us. We have made room for more chairs; we have made room for more people; we have made room for more lights; but have we truly made more room for God in the church; in our homes and in our lives?

 

Praise God that one man gave his life to Christ and one that woman recommitted her life to Christ after being away from him for quite some time. We rejoice in this and we pray and believe these are the first of many.

 

Events this week:

 

Thursday night 7.30 pm:   We need all hands on deck to help put together the rest of the chairs and to put them back into the main hall and to give the building another clean up for the weekend. Beyond this we will be getting back to our Thursday night routine that will include FIST; GLOW and PRAYER. Sometimes, we've just got to work! 

 

Saturday 7 November:       William and Sonya are getting married at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel at 1 pm (I'm doing the wedding). They have invited you to their evening celebration. Please plan to get down for the night as this would be an encouragement to them.

 

Sunday. 11.30 am                 Morning Service (please keep supporting this)

                  7.00 pm                 Special Worship Concert: Mark Tedder & the PlanetWorship Band from Colorado.

                Why not send an email or a message to all your friends on Facebook; Bebo; or text and invite them along.

 

Pool Table: One for the men! Craig Seawright is wanting to purchase a Pool Table fro £200. He is looking for 20 men to donate £10 each to buy this. If you can help please let him know. Email him at craigseawright@yahoo.co.uk I will give he first £10. So we need 19 more.

 

FUNDS: Many thanks to all who gave their £25 for October. Believe me, this is a big help and is very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

Have a great week. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

 

Pastor Jack