New Life City Church

Prayer for Andrew

2011-01-12T02:40:00.001-08:00

Andrew Higgins stepped up to the plate today to help a lady in distress on the Falls Road. Upon helping her she opened up about cancer. He told her the meeting was ordained by God and that he would get the church to pray for her. Her name is Olive Pettigrew. Please pray for Olive.

Pray also for Andrew as he sits a 4 hour interview today from 12 noon today for an engineering job with BT. He is really looking for God's direction.

Thanks.

Jack

GROCERIES

2011-01-12T01:34:00.001-08:00

Some food stuff (cans etc) was left in the church on Sunday. Anyone missing food please contact Tommy Latimer at the church or phone 90239572.

Jack

Weekly Contact 10 January 2011

2011-01-10T06:45:00.001-08:00

People's comments, on email, Facebook, and spoken about last Sunday morning just say it all! It was another one of those times you just want to savour as worship went to another level and as the Word of God was well received with responses to serve Christ and to recommit. Bring it on 2011!

What's on your Radar for 2011? was part two of the previous week's message. I took the time to underline some of the points from last week like the need to seek first His Kingdom and His Righteous. I appealed again for a proper and radical response to the Word of God by simply doing what it says, e.g.

Let's not forsake the assembling of ourselves. Let's get together; stick together; pray together; worship together and grow together etc. As a church we generally only meet once a week - Sunday Morning! Is it too much to ask that those who say that New Life is their church that they attend this once a week service? I think not! By the way, the numbers were excellent last Sunday, although were still some missing! Come on, let's get together on Sundays and at MoMENtum and at GLOW and Revolution and Life Groups etc etc. What a difference we could make together if we got together.

Let's support the church financially. Together we pay the bills and advance the Kingdom. Many thanks to those who tithe faithfully and for the offerings over above the tithe. Thanks to those who give an extra £25 per month towards the loan repayment. Believe me, this needs to continue and to improve. It would be great if you were to contribute by Direct Debit on a weekly or a monthly basis. Gareth has DD forms you can fill in and leave into your bank. What a difference we could make together if we gave together.

Jordan. Ann Graham's prayer has been answered regarding young Jordan. GLORY!!! Ann has remained faithful and steadfast during some very difficult days (weeks, months and years!), and now Jordan has finally committed his to Christ. He still has some way to go, but he's on a journey now with Christ, and he'll get there. Keep praying for him and encouraging him. If you don't mind me saying, Jordan can be another Shughie Sinclair (minus the singing!) in terms of the impact of his life and testimony. THIS IS WHAT IT'S ABOUT!

Thursday night Prayer and Bible Study at 7.45. Awesome time last week and will be the same this week! Please note the other prayer times on Tuesday mornings (for the next 10 weeks) and Saturday mornings.

Celebrate Recovery also meets on Thursday night at 7.30 pm. This is open to everyone and anyone who needs encouragement and help through the battles and the struggles of life.

Revolution Youth will be back on this Friday 14th January at 7 pm. Our Youth Pastor, Mark Crothers said, "ask anyone who has children or knows of young people aged 11+ to come along for 7 pm start.

Thanks again for all your support and for all you do to promote the vision of New Life City Church.

CU@CHURCH on Sunday.

Jack

From Spud

2011-01-08T14:42:00.001-08:00

From Gareth (Spud) Murphy:

Can you send an email to all New Lifers that the envelopes have still not
arrived for this years offerings so if they could continue to use any old
ones they have from last year or failing that any envelope with their name
on it will suffice put in the offering bucket.

Done!

Jack

Enthuse Worship Experience Sat 5th Feb 2011

2011-01-08T04:50:00.000-08:00

The following is from Jonathan McKee, Associate Pastor at New Life City Church:

We'd love to invite you to our next Enthuse event on Sat 5th Feb 2011.

Enthuse will be an awesome worship experience for any who attend and we'd love to see you and your friends etc at our next event.

Please can you read the attached letter and announce Enthuse in your church and youth group.

Thanks

Johnny McKee

Weekly Contact 5 Jan 2011

2011-01-05T15:37:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know it's late, but as it's the first Weekly Contact in 2011 it's worth waiting on!

I hope you've had a good start to the New Year. If you have, don't be fooled, there are storms ahead! If you have not, don't fret, there are better days ahead! Either way, we are all in it together, and the Christ we serve is right there with us.

"What's on your radar for 2011?" was my first message to the church for this New Year. The response I got on the day was truly awesome, as were the messages afterwards. Perhaps the greatest complement was to see several people put on their Facebooks "2011, the only thing on my radar is God's Kingdom and His Righteousness".

As we have begun this year together, let's go through it together, and let's finish it together. There will be mountains to climb, valleys to go through and storms to ride. So what's new?

ENTHUSE was launched on Saturday 1st January. The ENTHUSE Worship Band, made up with singers and musicians from New Life and others churches, was truly amazing. Mitch was his usual self as he brought a great word to challenge and inspire us, and Chip Kendall and his CK Band were totally awesome. All round, it was a great night. You might have missed it, but plan not to miss the next ENTHUSE, which will be the first Saturday of every month. This is not just a Youth Event; this is an alternative Worship Event for everyone. Let's see this event grow in the coming months.

GLOW had a great start to the New Year last Sunday night; MoMENtum is having its first meeting this coming Sunday night. I can only encourage the women to support GLOW and the men to support MoMENtum.

Prayer Meeting is on this Thursday night at 7.45 pm. Why not come along and spend an hour with us?

Celebrate Recovery meets on Thursday night at 7.30 pm. This is open to everyone and anyone who needs encouragement and help through the battles and the struggles of life.

Thanks again to everyone who stood faithfully with us throughout 2010 and who continues to work hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church. We deeply appreciate your efforts whether it's making teas and coffees or providing food; cleaning the church; looking after children in the crèche or at JC's; doing the sound and the lights etc etc. Whatever you do is deeply appreciated.

Keep praying for and encouraging each other. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

Pastor Jack

Counselling Course

2011-01-04T05:14:00.001-08:00

Subject: Counselling Course

This course will cover grief, loss and breavement. It is a 10 week course
(free of charge) held in City Life Centre from 10 am - 1 pm on Mondays
starting 10th January 2011.

Places are limited so first come first served.....

I highly recommend this course to everyone interested in councelling and to
anyone working with people.

If interested, please contact Alex at higherforce@btconnect.com

Many thanks

Jack

Weekend at New Life

2010-12-29T08:53:00.001-08:00

New Year's Eve. Over the years we have always put on something during New Year's Eve, but this year we decided not to do so. The main reason behind this is that many of our people have young families and are unable to attend or support such a late event. This in no way should be seen as a reduced desire on our part for the blessing of God to be upon us as individuals, families and as a church. As a Leadership we pray God's blessing upon you all as we move from 2010 to 2011 and throughout the New Year. May God grant us a year filled with His Good Favour.

ENTHUSE. Saturday 1st January 7.30 pm. This will be the first event at New Life in 2011 and will be the first of many more of the same monthly event, being the first Saturday of each month. It will be a night of praise and worship. We have invited others to join with us from other churches and are hopeful of a good turn out. For the purpose of covering the cost for our guests from England we are charging £5 admission. Please plan to attend and support this event.

Sunday 2nd January 11.00 am. Tea & Coffee and Madeira cake will be served free of charge in the foyer at 11 am sharp. Please get along early and join with us and mingle before the service commences at 11.30 am. After our initial worship and praise I will speak on "What's on your radar for 2011?". Let's make this, with God's help and anointing, a fitting start to a New Year and let's embrace together, and work towards, the best that God has for us.

To this end I look forward to your fellowship over this very important weekend.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all.

Jack

Another Prayer Request

2010-12-25T14:25:00.000-08:00

Young Joshua, son of Christopher and Rose had been home for Christmas, but was taken back to hospital today and is again being kept in. I spoke with Chris on the phone. Rose is staying overnight with Joshua.

Please pray.

Jack

Prayer Request

2010-12-25T10:44:00.001-08:00

Lesley Hance has just contacted me to let me know she has been at the hospital all night as her uncle was taken in with a major heart attack. Sadly he passed away today. Lesley has asked for prayer for her mother and 4 other sisters and family circle.

Our condolences to Lesley and her family circle.

Just a thought and a little prayer go a long way.

Jack

Prayer Request

2010-12-24T10:47:00.001-08:00

John Cartmill has asked for prayer for 8 year old Abi who has a viral
infection in the brain. Doctors do not expect her live. She could die within
the next few days. Her parents are devastated.

Jack

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Dinner, Dance, Phone

2010-12-22T06:17:00.001-08:00

Dinner: Awesome meal from West End. Everyone seemed well pleased.

Dance: An amazing "Fun Time" (Did you hear me there? Fun Time!), with New Life Strictly. Congratulations to the winners Jonathan and Gemma, and commiserations to all the runners up; you were all winners! And to the sore losers! Get over it!

Phone: Kippers is asking if anyone found or perhaps mistakenly picked up a mobile phone. Email him at pburns@hamiltonshipping.com

Have an amazing Christmas.

See you all on Boxing Day

Jack

Awesome Night

2010-12-21T17:10:00.001-08:00

If I was allowed to use the word "flipping", I would say we had a Flipping great night at our Christmas Dinner, but I'm a pastor, so I can't say flipping! So I'll just say we had an awesome night. All the kids who sang and danced were amazing, and everyone who took part in the New Life Strictly deserved first place, especially me and Kathleen!

Jack

Weekly Contact 20 December 2010

2010-12-20T01:02:00.001-08:00

Forgive me for my moment of Pride! I have to say that as Pastor of New Life City Church I am so proud of our church and of all who help make it what it is. Sunday was another great day, from the word that Jonathan brought in the morning entitled "What will you bring?" to JC's Nativity presentation at night. It was great to see and hear all the kids, both big and small. Just a pity about the appearance of Father Ted, Duncan and a fictitious Pastor Jack! But well done all JC's Leaders and helpers. All your hard work really paid off.

Christmas Dinner. Tuesday night at 7 pm SHARP!!! Thanks to Lesley Hance for taking care of the bookings, money and menu etc. I don't how many have booked, but I know there will be quite a crowd! Unfortunately not everyone booked in time!

Thursday Prayer and Bible Study: Please note this is not on this week.

Boxing Day Service. Please note this will start at 11 am and will end around 12 noon. We are looking forward to a great end to 2010 as this will be the last service of the year. Let's end as we mean to start and as we mean to go on in 2011.

ENTHUSE: This will be our first event in 2011 and will be on Saturday 1st January at 7 pm. In order to cover the cost of bringing Chip and the band from England (flights, hotel etc) we are charging £5 admission. Regardless of the many difficulties in 2010, lets embrace 2011 in faith and with confidence knowing that God is still in control.

Thanks again to everyone who stands with us and who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church. We deeply appreciate your efforts whether it's making teas and coffees or providing food; or cleaning the church; or looking after children in the crèche or at JC's etc etc. Whatever you do is deeply appreciated.

Keep praying for and encouraging each other. Stay focused; stay strong; and keep being a God-influence.

Pastor Jack

Snow Go Area

2010-12-18T12:19:00.001-08:00

Thanks to all the lads who came out to help shovel snow away from the church car park today. With the deep freeze tonight, it might be like an ice rink in the morning!

At least we were there and at least we tried. I was impressed by Melvyn from the Philippines helping out. This was more strange given the fact they do not get snow in the Philippines, but there he with shovel in hand. Young Andy Higgins got off side, after we had finished of course, as soon as he heard we were not getting free fish suppers! Big Colin made us tea and coffee upstairs. The banter was great, especially as we spent time trying to see hidden faces in Mike DeLorenzo's paintings! I think we found two!

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

Jack

Christmas Dinner

2010-12-18T05:48:00.000-08:00

All money for Christmas Dinners must be paid to Lesley Hance tomorrow. Please help us with this.

Please also let her know what you ordering from the following:

Soup for starter

Turkey or Roast Beef

Apple Pie; Triffle or Pavalova

You email Lesley now with your choice or text her of Facebook her!

paul.hance@btinternet.com; 07775741961

Jack

JC's

2010-12-17T04:37:00.001-08:00

JC's finished last week until the New Year.

For those involved: Rehearsals are still on for the weekend until otherwise told.

Jack

Revolution Cancelled

2010-12-17T03:58:00.001-08:00

Due to snow situation, Revolution has been cancelled.

Not heard anything yet about JC's.

Jack

Trailer and Tow Bar

2010-12-17T03:38:00.001-08:00

Does anyone have a trailer and would be able to get sand/grit for Saturday?

I need to know as Wilbur can get one from work for £15 for the day, but I need to know if someone has a tow bar and can get sand/grit!

Jack

THIS WEEKEND

2010-12-17T01:35:00.001-08:00

Don't know what it's like where you are, but the snow is so white and so cold where we are!

Okay, here's the deal for the weekend:

Sat. 2 pm - 3 pm. Calling all abled body people to meet at the church with spades and shovels at the ready to clear the car park for Sunday. Bring spades and shovels. Why not stop on your way and pick up a bucket ot two of grit at some of the yellow bins! If anyone has a trailer, can you call to the place at the bottom end of Woodvale Avenue and get a load of sand? For those who cannot make it for 2 pm, why not get there when you can and do something! We don't want to rob anyone of the opportunity to be blessed by being a blessing!

Sun. 11.30 am. Don't let the snow be an excuse to stay in bed and miss church. Too many people have come up with feeble excuses for missing church. This is the last Sunday before Christmas, let's make it a great one.

Sun. 7 pm. Sunday Night Special with JC KIDs doing the Nativity in song and act. The kids and leaders have put a lot of effort into this. Please get along and support them. Sunday is going to be another great day.

MAXINE'S Father

2010-12-15T12:22:00.001-08:00

This is to let you all know that Maxine's father passed away around 6 tonight.

Please keep Maxine and her mother Jean and family in your prayers.

Jack

Carol Service at Spectrum

2010-12-14T06:29:00.001-08:00

I know you never get emails from me regarding the Spectrum, but there's always a first!

There is a Carol Service on at the Spectrum on Wednesday night at 7.30 pm. It has been organised by the Shankill Ministry Fellowship and will involve some of the local schools.

Jack

PRAYER

2010-12-13T04:29:00.001-08:00

Pray for little Joshua, child of Chris and Rose, who has been taken into hospital. He will be there for a few days.

Mark Crothers sent the following:

I received this from a friend in America, please pass on and ask for prayers for this man and his family:

For a member of our Pizza Hut family I ask for prayer. His name is George McKay, age 34, aka Scooter

He has two daughters Jordan same age as twins, Raynes good friend Jenny, 8th grade at our middle school. He went to the hospital on Friday with the flu, he thought but after testing, he was diagnosed with advance stages of Colon Cancer that has spread to his spinal cord. they have given him 6 weeks.

I believe prayer makes a difference in comforting the family. I ask you to pray. Karla.

Jack

Weekly Contact 13 December 2010

2010-12-13T04:18:00.001-08:00

Was that another awesome morning at New Life last Sunday, or was that just another awesome morning? Either way, it was just awesome. The presence of God; the anointing of His Holy Spirit on the worship and the word was tangible.

CU@theMANGER Thanks to everyone who took part. A special thanks to our 3 Wise Women from the East: Rose Edmunds, Natalia Spasowska, and Ana Liza Hipolito. You girls were just great! We should have had you sitting on motor bikes!

If any of you want to see the audio visual again, or let your friends see it, you can get it at

http://cdn.presencemultimedia.co.uk/paperlessxmas/downloads/wmv/combined_episodes.wmv

Thanks to Tommy, Shughie and Colin for helping set the stage with the "garage look". I know it looked a mess, but the stable where Jesus was born was no picnic area!

The purpose behind CU@theMANGER was to promote the true meaning of Christmas. At one time Christmas was the "bestest" time of the year enjoyed by everyone, but in today's world it is under sustained and blatant attack from atheism, secularism, materialism and many other 'isms! But another thing that puts Christmas under pressure is Christian apathy. The fact is, if we as Christians do not preserve and promote the true meaning of Christmas, no one else will!

This is not a call for us to be killjoys or Mr. Scrooge's, but a call for all Christians to clearly declare that Jesus is not only the reason for this season, but He's the reason for every season. He's the reason for life, because He is the giver of life. He should therefore be central to our Christmas celebrations. If He's not, then we might as well join with the above 'isms and call it Happy Holidays!

I did not get to my last point. In fact I never even mentioned it, which was that Patrick never thought of himself as St. Patrick, but he wrote these words when facing persecution and possible death, "Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me". These were the inspiration behind the song "God in my living". Although I never got to making this point, the Worship Team got up and sang "God in my living"! Now how in tune was that!

moMENtum, our men's ministry, met on Sunday night. Once again we were encouraged by each others company and fellowship and were blessed again by Craig Groeschel as he finished the series on "Forgotten Virtues". The four things he talked about in this series were, the forgotten virtues of HONOUR, LOYALTY, INTEGRITY, and (last night) GRATITUDE. Amazing teaching. You can see these again at http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=craig+groeschel%2C+forgotten+virtues&aq=f

THIS WEEK: we once again have a full programme. There's lot's to do! People to meet! Fellowship, teaching, and encouragement etc. Including Life Groups in various homes and in FEED Cafe (email Gareth for details at Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com ); and prayer times Monday 11 am Thursday 7.45 pm; Saturday 10.30 am. If you've never yet been to a Life Group or a Prayer Time, why not plan to get along to one this week. You do not need to be alone; these are opportunities to get out and connect with others.

CHRISTMAS DINNER: Tuesday 21st December. £15 per adult; £6.95 per 'dinner eating' child! You need to let Lesley Hance know ASAP if you are going. Email her at paul.hance@btinternet.com and let her have £5 deposit when you see her at church. Thanks for doing this Lesley.

BOXING DAY: Our Sunday morning service will commence at 11 am and finish around 12 noon - 12.15. Let's get out and have some fellowship and fun together the day after Christmas. Kids, and Big Kids, can bring some of their toys.

Keep praying for and encouraging each other.

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

Pastor Jack

Maxine's dad

2010-12-10T14:30:00.001-08:00

I started the day in prison visiting a young man who is doing Life, with a minimum of 16 years for a murder he did not commit. The guy is totally innocent. I have been in touch with several politicians about him, but with very little response. Next week I will be going public on this. Please pray for Mark

I finished the day at the Intensive Care Unit. Maxine's father was rushed in today with an aneurism. He has been given little chance of pulling through. Maxine knows how serious her father is. She is bearing up really well. Please pray for Maxine and for her father Sandy, her mum and family. Kathleen and I were able to get into ITC to pray with him.

Julie Scott has asked for prayer for a friend of hers who has just been told that her six year son has a brain tumor and has to go through surgery on Tuesday.

I just got a phone call from Ann Graham. Jordan is in the Haven and is determined to break his addictions. He is already facing side effects of being sick etc. Let's pray him through this.

Matt. 25.36. Jesus said, "I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me".

Jack

ENTHUSE plus

2010-12-10T05:24:00.001-08:00

Re: ENTHUSE. Yep, the link is to Facebook. It would look good if people singed the event page.

Jim Weir's father passed away last night with a heart attack. I sent him a text to let him know we were praying for him.

Sonia McClements' mum is ill again. Please keep her in your prayers.

Jack

ENTHUSE

2010-12-10T04:42:00.001-08:00

So far we only have 6 signed up from New Life! This event is being supported by the Elim Youth Dept. We are expecting a great turn out and a great night. So come on, let's have loads sign up from New Life. Go to http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=124372064292949&id=517022438#!/event.php?eid=134797236578011

Jack

CU&theMANGER

2010-12-08T09:01:00.000-08:00

Ok, we've had CU@theCROSS!

This Sunday Morning I will be speaking on CU@theMANGER, defending the true meaning behind Christmas.

Sunday morning at 11.30 am.

New Life City Church

You know something, I would never have made a good innkeeper, because my door is always open!

Jack

CU@theMANGER

LIVERPOOL MATCH

2010-12-06T07:04:00.001-08:00

As you all know, the door to our home has always been open, especially when there's a Liverpool match on! Well, for those interested, there is a Liverpool match on tonight. Kicks off at 8 pm.

Make sure you park the car as much off the street as you can because of the snow. Don't park immediately out the front as you would force all cars out to the centre of the road.

Jack

Weekly Contact 6 December 2010

2010-12-06T04:25:00.001-08:00

Last weekend showed again how serious we are as a Leadership about our recent Twenty10Renew, when together as a church we reaffirmed our vision and we launched a 5 Year Strategy. The visit and the ministry of Paul James, along with the recent visit of Jarrod Cooper, is part of our response and our commitment, as a Leadership, to the vision of New Life City Church and to the 5 Year Strategy we placed before you.

Thanks to all who continue to stand together, and to even at times help row someone else's boat in the midst of storms. For what does it matter about vision and strategy and if we cannot support and encourage each other? Some of you have discovered when you reach out with an offer to help, that sometimes that offer is either refused or ignored; yet that should not stop you from caring and should not prevent you from remaining open to serve and willing to help.

PAUL JAMES. I will not detail all of Paul's messages, for he had much to say, and besides, the laugher is difficult to replicate or to translate in writing! On Saturday morning he spoke on Evangelism as the Mission of the Church. The main points were: 1) The Mission; 2) The Message; 3) The Means; 4) The Methods. Some of his main comments were that God has chosen us and anointed us to be His everyday means of proclaiming the Gospel of Christ in our everyday lives; we should show the heart of Jesus by touching the wounded with the same care shown by Christ; we should live a life that reflects Christ; open minded people can spot techniques, prejudice and fraud. One of the comments that spoke to me most was, "anyone can scatter; not many can gather", and I respond by saying, "God make me a gatherer; not a scatterer".

Paul's messages on Sunday were "The Power of the Cross to Deliver us from Sin" and "The Power of the Cross to Deliver us from Self Life". In these messages he focused much on the subject of FREEDOM. To put his messages in a nut shell he was saying that our freedom is not just so we can dance and sing in church, but so we can take back our lives on a daily basis by having the power to say "No" and to make right choices when we are away from church. "It was for freedom that Christ has set us free". The whole weekend was recorded. We will make these available soon.

THIS WEEK: we once again have a full programme. Lot's to do! People to meet! Fellowship, teaching, and encouragement etc. Including Life Groups in various homes and in FEED Cafe (email Gareth for details at Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com ); and prayer times Monday 11 am Thursday 7.45 pm; Saturday 10.30 am. If you've never yet been to a Life Group or a Prayer Time, why not plan to get along to one this week. You do not need to be alone; these are opportunities to get out and connect with others.

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

Pastor Jack

Just a comment

2010-12-05T15:22:00.001-08:00

I will send my weekly contact soon, but I want to send this email early to say we had an amazing weekend with Paul James. This past weekend, along with the Jarrod Cooper wekend recently, is part of our commitment as a Leadership to you, the church, following our Twenty10Renew.

As a Leadership we were serious about Twenty10Renew. We were serious about our commitment to our vision; we were serious about our commitment to the Covenant we signed our names to on the wall; and we are still serious about these things.

We had a really good turn out at all services over the weekend. Paul James was amazing. So I want to thank all who supported this weekend.

Jack

Revolution off tonight!

2010-12-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

From Mark:

> Due to weather and circumstances revolution is cancelled tonight.
>
> Mark
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

Play at City Life Centre

2010-12-03T03:43:00.001-08:00

If you are looking for somewhere to go this Saturday night, there is a play on at City Life Centre. It's called Billy Elliot and is being put on by a cross community group from Shankill and Falls. Several "actors" from the Lyric Theatre are also involved in the production. Admission is free.

Don't forget: Paul James Saturday 10 am and Sunday at 11.30 am and 7 pm.

Jack

JCs CANCELLED

2010-12-03T03:32:00.000-08:00

Due to weather JC's has been cancelled for tonight

Evangelism at New Life

2010-12-02T23:53:00.001-08:00

REMINDER:

In keeping with Twenty10Renew and our 5 Year Strategy we have organised this coming weekend as a weekend of evangelism training and outreach.

We've already had a great weekend focused on worship with guest speaker Jarrod Cooper, our next focus will be evangelism, because Worship and Evangelism are close partners; one is God-ward and one is man-ward, but you cannot be truly God-ward if you're not truly man-ward. This is not about giving out Gospel tracts, but is about motivating the church to touch the world (evangelism), besides touching heaven (worship).

Our guest speaker is Paul James. Details as follows:

Saturday 4 December 10 am-12 Evangelism for the Church (for everyone, as stated above).

Sunday 5 December 11.30 am Worship & Teaching and 7.00 pm Sunday Night Monthly Special. Paul will be praying for the sick and will speak prohetically into people lives.

Paul moves in a powerful prophetic anointing which will challenge you to the core of your spirit and bring about eternal change as you come under the Word of God.

He has recorded two music albums: Come Into My Life and Come Holy Spirit.

GLOW Dinner

2010-12-02T01:07:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to our New Life GLOW Team for such a great night last night.
Some people do not think it is possible for us to put on such a night of
excellence, but you proved them so wrong, not that we need to prove
ourselves to anyone! Well done to Chara & Elizabeth and everyone on the
GLOW.

Thanks to John C, Murph, Adder, Big Colin, and Andrew, to name but few, for
serving the tables. You all looked great and you all did a great job; the
women were all singing your praises, and for also getting involved with the
dancing. Thanks to Tommy Latimer and the team of helpers for setting tables
and chairs out and for getting everything ready.

A huge thanks to Maxine and Kevin and team for fabulous food. You guys did
an amazing job. Over 100 women said so. The Country Band were excellent.
Everyone loved them. I think we'll book them as our main guests for our next
COPE Concert.

This was an amazing outreach and was such a witness for the church as there
many non-Christians who all said they loved the night. When Paul said we
should be all things to all men, I think he was also including the women and
was saying we should be all things to all women, that by all means we would
save some.

So, a big pat on the back ladies. You make me proud to be your pastor (as do
the men!).

Thanks to everyone who played their part. You proved again that we can work
well together, if we have a mind to do so.

Jack

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Rachel's Grandfather

2010-11-30T15:28:00.000-08:00

Rachel Crother's grandfather passed away today. Please keep Rachel and Mark and the family in prayer.

Thanks.

Jack

HOPE Team Hampers

2010-11-29T01:48:00.001-08:00

HAMPERS:

The HOPE Team is still looking for suggestions of families who could do with a Hamper this Christmas. Please note, these are for families in need. We want to be a blessing to others. This is one way of doing so. God's love is not only expressed in giving out tracts, in preaching and in sharing testimonies, but in being practical.

Email Gemma with suggestions revolutionyc@btinternet.com Please note these are only suggestions. Not everyone will get a Hamper. It would help if you could give some brief details about the family (numbers and ages). If you want to contribute towards the Hampers please also contact Gemma.

Thanks.

Jack

Weekly Contact 28 November 2011

2010-11-28T11:59:00.001-08:00

Thumbs up for another great service, and hands up to God for His never failing presence and blessing. As Gareth said, "God is good", and as Colin responded "All the time". Hey, no matter what we're going through, whether it's the Church, you, me or the hamster, God is not only good all the time, but as Jonathan said, God is also always in control! So come on, let's believe these things and let's encourage one another.

GOD's PURPOSE: Jonathan brought another great word entitled "God's Purpose". Text Jer. 29:11. Having made a complete fool of Maxine by putting a blindfold on her and sending her aimlessly around the church, he explained that living without purpose is like living with a blindfold on. People with blindfolds on will listen to anyone just to get somewhere, anywhere. They have no vision, no purpose and no direction. However, the Chinese Proverb got it right by saying, "If Heaven made him, earth can find a use for him".

There are five things you should do to know God's purpose: 1) Accept and believe that God created you for a purpose. 2) Be determined to discover God's Will for your life; search for it and pursue it. 3) Do Something! Start somewhere and do something. 4) Be Patient! He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion. 5) Allow the Process to prepare you. Character is more important than vocation (calling); who you are is more important than what you do.

Thank God that one woman, who was a backslider, came forward for prayer and recommitted her life to Christ. Others came forward for prayer during the closing worship. This is something we plan to do regularly, to provide people with an opportunity for prayer by members of our Prayer Team. One young man spoke to me after the service. The last time I was speaking with him he was standing with a gun in his hand! It is so amazing to see God working on his life (don't put this in the Newsletter Bill!).

THIS WEEK: we once again have a full programme. Lot's to do! People to meet! Fellowship, teaching, and encouragement etc. Including Life Groups on Tuesday Night; prayer times Monday 11 am and Thursday 7.45 pm. BUT THERE ARE TWO SPECIALS:

GLOW CHRISTMAS DINNER: About 100 women are booked in for this on Wednesday night. Many of them are not committed Christians, so this is a great outreach and a great effort. Well done GLOW. For more information email Chara at charamck@hotmail.com

PAUL JAMES visiting New Life as follows:

Saturday 4 December 10 am-12 Seminars on Evangelism for THE CHURCH. Paul will speak on "Mission and Method". This is an event for EVERYONE; for YOU. Some came to the worship seminars with Jarrod Cooper, because they know they are called to be worshipers. However, if you think you are called to worship, but not to evangelise, you need to think again and you need to come out next Saturday morning. So come on, if you have not yet signed up to be there, do so now by emailing Colin Houston at colinriverword@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday 5 December 11.30 am Worship & Teaching and 7.00 pm Sunday Night Monthly Special. Paul will be praying for the sick and will speak prophetically into people's lives.

Thanks again to everyone who stands with us and who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

From Hope Team

2010-11-27T06:24:00.001-08:00

Can you please remind everyone that we need any contributions towards the
hampers tomorrow.

Thanks,

Gemma

From Chara: Xmas dinner

2010-11-27T06:22:00.001-08:00

From Chara:

Hey are any of you guys who are helping out at GLOW christmas dinner on Wednesday night, any good at taking photos and have a good camera? I'd love someone to take loads of pics with the girls and their friends and family. If so please let me know. charamck@hotmail.com.

Thanks for your help guys.

Chara x

Name for Coffee Shop

2010-11-26T03:41:00.001-08:00

We have some ideas for a name for our new coffee shop, which should be open soon. However, we are open to new suggestions.

So go ahead, make my day! Send your suggestions NOW!

Jack

Friday Night Prayer

2010-11-25T09:45:00.001-08:00

This Friday is the last Friday of the month, which means Late Night Prayer Special from 10 am - midnight.

We deeply appreciate all the prayers that are being said for New Life City Church; for those of you who meet on Mondays, Saturdays and Thursday; and for those who pray when email requests are sent out etc, but once a month we all have an opportunity to sacrifice a little time to come together for this Late Night Prayer Special.

So, who's coming out to pray?

Jack

Testimony Night and Barn Dance

2010-11-22T12:29:00.001-08:00

Just one more reminder of the Testimony Night and Barn Dance.

Tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7 pm. £5 donation as admission to help Pauline raise funds for a Mission Trip to India.

Do your best to get along.

Jack

Weekly Contact 21 November 2010

2010-11-21T15:53:00.001-08:00

Sunday Morning: At the end of the service on Sunday morning, Pastor Eric McComb said, "These people make it easy to preach". This was evidenced, not only by big Colin shouting out his encouraging "Come on", but by others responding with similar audible approvals and with several spontaneous applauses. He also said, "I didn't know most of the songs you sang, but there was heart in the worship, and I felt that". He and Ruth thoroughly enjoyed their time with us.

The message he brought was from Joshua 14, and was titled "The Man who Loved a Challenge". Caleb's cry to God was "Give me this mountain". God had promised him this 45 years earlier. The promise was made in the face of negativism and opposition. Ten spies had negatively responded to what they saw in Canaan; the giants and the walled cities etc; they opposed Caleb's attempt to convince Moses and the people to cross over and to lay hold of the promises of God. He saw the same things they had seen, but his response was different, because he had a different spirit.

God may have given us a specific promise some time ago. That promise is not yet fulfilled, because the promise was not for then; it's for now! This made me think of Judah Smith's word, that our men listened to at the Momentum night away in Ballintoy, when he talked about "Being in the meantime" and encouraged us to stay in the boat and to not jump ship. We might not be there yet, but we're getting there!

After Pastor McComb had brought his excellent word to us, we went into another amazing time of worship and communion, during which time several people moved to the front and were prayed for by members of our Prayer Team. Church was good!

This Coming Week. There's always something each week for everyone. These are not organised to keep us busy, but to keep us connected and to help us grow. So, check out what 'Life Groups' are on, and plan to get along to one (email Gareth Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com to find out what's on and where). Don't forget about the Testimony and Barn Dance night on Tuesday night. £5 per person towards Pauline going to India on a short Mission Trip.

Then there's the Prayer Times, Monday 11 am, Thursday 7.45 pm, Saturday 10.30 am, but also, this being the last week in the month, we have our monthly late night prayer time on Friday night from 10 am - 12 midnight. It would be awesome to see you there. One of the things that Pastor McComb said was, "Kneel before God, and you'll stand before men".

Come on ahead guys and girls, Let's have a great week together!

Thanks again to everyone who stands with us and who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

Couple Things

2010-11-18T14:04:00.001-08:00

Alan Murphy has asked for prayer for a friend whose son is seriously ill in hospital with meningitis. His name is Mark; his father is also called Mark and is a Christian.

A girl who has been confiding in Kathleen in recent weeks is having to move out of her parents' home. She has a 16 year old daughter who has been away for several months and has just come back to her. The young girl is going through withdrawal from cocaine. They have a place to go to, but have no furniture. If you have anything you can give, please let me know what you can give. I will make up a list and then see what we can do to collect it.

Thanks.

Jack

Re Need Your Help

2010-11-18T08:59:00.000-08:00

Gemma's number is 07921068960

Need Your Help

2010-11-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

From next Tuesday night Youth Justice will be using the upstairs of City Life Centre. They will be paying for the use of the facility, but we are also providing them with meals for up to 20 people. These will be young people in the Youth Justice system plus members of their families. This is an opportunity to be involved practically and thereby build a positive relationship with the Youth Justice Department.

Gemma, representing HOPE, has agreed to take on board the organising of dinners etc, but we need your help. We need volunteers. The meals need to be served by 5.30 pm next Tuesday. If you can help in any way please contact Gemma by email revolutionyc@btinternet.com or phone 0792168960.

Please note: this is only to help provide and serve meals and clean up afterwards. This is not to get involved or interfere with the families as there will be Probation Officers etc facilitating sessions with them.

Thanks.

Jack

Weekly Contact 15 November 2010

2010-11-15T03:04:00.001-08:00

Is it only me, or do others feel the very presence of God connect with us as we join together on Sunday mornings? Thanks to everyone for your contributions and participation. No wonder when we bring the message we do so with such anointing. It's our personal preparation; it's the presence of God and it's the hunger of His people that just draws the best from us.

The Right to Life: The past two weeks I have brought a hard message, yet one that has touched many people, even for some to the point of tears during the message. Thanks for the many encouraging responses, even from some who have lost loved ones or friends to suicide. One person who lost a brother to suicide wrote, "Thanks Jack. Your message helped me a lot. I feel better in myself about things that I didn't understand . Thank you for your insight in this matter." The main points in the message were:

1. It is my firm belief that to take the issues of life and death into our own hands is a direct violation of the Word of God, whether it's the taking of one's own life through suicide or the taking of another life through murder, abortion or euthanasia.

2. My challenge to all of us is that we enter the small gate and walk the narrow road, which, although is the harder path of submission to the commands and the absolutes of God's Word, is where we find life and purpose to life.

3. In regards to suicide: Suicide quite clearly is an act of sin as it is the taking of life that is given by God and is deemed by God to be precious and valued. However, suicide is not an unforgiveable sin; it is not an unpardonable sin. Suicide on its own is not a damning act; the damning act is the rejection of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

4. It is not our call to judge. This is God's call. He is judge of all the earth and as such he will do right.

The complete message (in two parts) can be ordered and listened to again. The title is The Right to Life.

MOMENTUM: We had another good night last night as we listened to Craig Groeschel speaking on "The Forgotten Virtue of Integrity". Integrity is when your behaviour MATCHES your beliefs. He spoke on the four benefits of integrity, which are:

1. You will walk more closely with God

2. You will have a built in guide (knowing what's right and what's wrong)

3. You will have a constant peace

4. You will gain trust, respect, honour and influence

There is still time to sign up to join us this Friday night until Saturday morning at Ballintoy. It's only £20 for accommodation and food. The fellowship and the teaching will be amazing. If you have not already signed up please contact Gareth for more details etc at Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com

GLOW: Message from Chara: GLOW Christmas Dinner on Wednesday 1st December at 7pm. £5 per person (I'm sending an extra £5 with Kathleen so she can bring a dinner home!). Please invite someone along. Give Danielle names and money next Sunday at latest or email charamck@hotmail.com so we know how many are going.

Pastor Paul James: will be with us for the weekend of 4 & 5 December for a motivational weekend on evangelism. This will be another great weekend for the church. Please to be part of it. For catering purposes (tea and coffee break) we need you to sign up for Saturday morning. If you have not already signed up please do so by sending an email to Colin Houston colinriverword@yahoo.co.uk This weekend is part of our Twenty10Renew commitment to you for training and spiritual growth. Your part is to sign up and join with others. More details are on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1503717795221&sk=messages#!/event.php?eid=122402614487019

Thanks again to everyone who stands with us and who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

PICS OF CU @ the CROSS

2010-11-12T05:25:00.000-08:00

Have look at

http://cuatthecross.com/Media.php

Think of Others

2010-11-09T13:14:00.001-08:00

It just dawned on me tonight that if there is one thing worse than judging people, it is "misjudging" people. We should not judge even when we're right (because then we're wrong!), but when we misjudge then we are right in nothing; not even the judgement! Does that make sense? Well, it will, but it will only make sense when you apply it! That's for facebook!

Our young people did so well on BBC Newsline last night. It went in a different direction from what we had thought, but the Belfast Telegraph helped to sort that out tonight, although their headline was a bit over the top! Pray for young Corey. He was brave to say the least.

Pray for Maxine's son who has gone to Afghanistan. He and 11 of his colleagues got into a fight with Jordanian soldiers (in Jordan). They could all have died, but they survived.

Pray one for another, not just because someone is not at church, but because you really care about them.

Don't forget Celebrate Recovery on Thursday night at 7.30 and the Prayer & Bible Study at 7.45.

Jack

Evangelism at New Life

2010-11-08T08:38:00.001-08:00

In keeping with Twenty10Renew and our 5 Year Strategy we have organised a weekend of evangelism training and outreach. We've already had a great weekend focused on worship with guest speaker Jarrod Cooper, our next focus will be evangelism with guest speaker Paul James. Details as follows:

Saturday 4 December 10 am-12 Evangelism for the Church.

Sunday 5 December 11.30 am Worship & Teaching

7.00 pm Sunday Night Monthly Special

Paul will be praying for the sick and

will speak prohetically into people lives.

Pastor Paul James, who has been Senior Pastor at GateWay Revival Church www.gatewayrevival.co.uk since 1993, is at heart an Evangelist. In past years he has balanced being a Pastor and an itinerant preacher, taking the message of God's Word nationally and internationally both in words and in song.

Paul moves in a powerful prophetic anointing which will challenge you to the core of your spirit and bring about eternal change as you come under the Word of God.

He has recorded two music albums: Come Into My Life and Come Holy Spirit.

Jc's 19/11

2010-11-08T06:07:00.001-08:00

From Phillip Burns, re Drivers for JC's.

We are struggling for bus drivers on the 19th Nov. Me, Willie, John, and Les are attending the mens night away, but if there is one man or woman who can driver the blue bus then we might no have to cancel. I know every man should be going on the night away, but just if there is one who has to work on Sat and cannot go. Can you forward an e-mail out to everyone. I would need to know before this Friday as I will have to let kids know this Friday night.

Phillip

Contact Phillip directly at pburns@hamiltonshipping.com

Weekly Contact 8 November 2010

2010-11-08T02:35:00.001-08:00

What an amazing weekend of witness. You know I have gotten to the point where it no longer matters who's not there; it no longer matters who's not standing alongside me, but what matters is who is there and who is standing alongside me. For this reason I want to thank all who stood with us, not only the past weekend, but from the day we launched New Life and especially since moving into our new building one year ago.

Seventeen years ago, God gave us Isaiah 60:18, "You will call your walls salvation, and your gates praise". He gave us this verse when we had no gates and we were nowhere near the dividing walls. Yet this verse has now been, and continues to be, fulfilled. The fact is salvation has come to these walls and praise has come to these gates, and as Jimmy Cricket said, "There's more"! God has not finished with us.

C U @ the CROSS has motivated many people, both within New Life and in other churches. For example, James Scott was motivated to Prayer Walk the streets for several weeks late at night and to witness to young people; others were motivated to walk with him at times. Colin Houston and Andrew Higgins were motivated to put posters, banners and boards across the Shankill and the Falls and to witness to many as they did. Eric McComb, Superintendent of Elim, was motivated to pay for Full Page newspaper adds! Up to 75 people from New Life and other churches in the Shankill were motivated to Prayer Walk the streets together. Billy Haddock, Tommy Latimer and others in Stadium Projects were motivated to make and put up a 20 foot cross. Many were motivated to wear tee shirts and hoodies promoting the cross. Men in county Armagh were motivated to lend us 13 foot cross to promote the event and a truck to use as a platform on the day. A few hundred were motivated to join with us between the gates. Others were motivated to meet around a cross in different parts of the USA and in other places. I will post their reports on www.cuatthecross.com.

What is our vision? "To be a God influence to the city and beyond..." Is this being fulfilled? I will let you answer this.

Jesus never called us to attend church, but to BE the church. He does not call us to live and settle in a changing world, but to change the world in which we live. I pray that more and more will catch this vision and in so doing will help change the world in which we live.

I don't know about you, but I'm not just going to sing about it, I'm gonna be a History Maker in this land. I'm gonna be a speaker of truth to all mankind.

Thanks again to everyone who stands with us and who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

Re Prayer

2010-11-04T04:15:00.001-07:00

I got the following from Natalia, she is quite passionate about this, so I felt it appropriate to forward this to you. I have heard of this before:

From: Natalia Spasowska

Subject: Re: Prayer

If this people has cancer please tell them this as soon as possible! in my opinion God gave us - people a natural medicine for every illnes. big medicine corporations will not agree with that because they are having millions of millions of pounds from cancer treatments but cancer CAN be treated by seeds of APRICOTS! they contains substances that KILLS cancer cells and can treat person from cancer complitely! please let this people just try this method, if it will not work - too bad, but if it will? I belive that this will work. eat soft centres of this seeds and check resultes in some time, a doctors will be suprised what God have supplies us with!

Natalia

She then sent the following:

these are links for reasearch, seeds and vitamin B-17 which is killing cancer cells:
http://video.google.pl/videoplay?docid=4312930190281243507&ei=AQnSSIKRJIzc2wKUrtHGAg&q=EDward+Griffin
http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-laetrile-cancer.htm
http://www.anticancerinfo.co.uk/sufferers.html

I hope these people will be fine :)
God bless
Natalia

24 hours to save Sakineh

2010-11-02T21:28:00.001-07:00

Dear Friends,

Iran could execute Sakineh Ashtiani tomorrow. We saved her from stoning, now we have 24 hours to get key powers to take emergency action to stop this shameful killing.

Tomorrow, Iran could execute Sakineh Ashtiani.

Our global outcry stopped her unjust stoning sentence in July. Now we have 24 hours to save her life.

Iran's allies and key UN powers are our best hope -- they could persuade Iran of the serious political cost of this high-profile killing. Click below to send them an urgent call to action and send this to everyone -- it only takes three minutes and we are her last chance:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/24h_to_save_sakineh/?vl

Sakineh's adultery case is a tragic sham stacked with human rights violations. First, she was to be stoned to death. But the Iranian government had to revoke the sentence after her children generated a worldwide outcry against the farcical trial -- she could not speak the language used in court, and the alleged incidents of adultery took place after her husband's death.

Then her lawyer was forced into exile, and the prosecution conjured up a new trumped-up charge for which she would be executed -- the murder of her husband. Despite this being double jeopardy, as she is already serving time for alleged complicity in this crime, Sakineh was tortured and paraded on national television to 'confess', and was found guilty. Since then the regime has arrested two German journalists, her lawyer and her son, who has bravely led the international campaign to save his mother. All remain in prison and Sakineh's son and lawyer have been also tortured and have no access to lawyers.

Now Iranian human rights activists state an order has just been issued from Tehran to implement her killing immediately. She is on the list and tomorrow is execution day.

Our persistent campaigning led Iran to drop Sakineh's stoning sentence and captured the attention of leaders in countries with influence on Iran, like Turkey and Brazil. Now let's urgently raise our voices to stop her killing and inhumane treatment and free her, her lawyer, her son and the jailed German journalists. Send a message and share this emergency call with friends and family:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/24h_to_save_sakineh/?vl

A massive public outcry has the moral authority to stop heinous crimes. Let's use these 24 hours to send a clear message -- the world is watching and we all stand together today to save Sakineh's life and against injustice everywhere.

With hope and determination,

Alice, Stephanie, Pascal, Giulia, Benjamin and the whole of the Avaaz team

Sources:

The Islamic regime of Iran plans to execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani immediately
http://stopstonningnow.com/wpress/4194

Sakineh hanging imminent
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/fears-that-alleged-adulterers-execution-by-hanging-is-imminent/story-e6frg6so-1225946610965

Iranian woman could be stoned Wednesday
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hipKgm5UqJOxciOi1f07BwbfRgFg?docId=CNG.6ef6de7af5f33847d19e690e61087c73.811

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani: A life in the Balance (Amnesty International)
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE13/089/2010/en/589bd56b-49ac-4028-8dc6-abd903ac9bac/mde130892010en.pdf

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Prayer

2010-11-02T12:29:00.001-07:00

Sonia McClements has asked for prayer for her mum who is having to go back into the hospital. It seems she is still losing blood and will need to get another transfusion. The main thing, however, is that doctors do not know how or why she is losing blood.

Davy Nesbitt has asked for prayer for his dad who has to go for a scan on 12 November as something has been spotted on his lungs.

Keep the requests flowing, but keep praying if only for a moment before deleting.

Jack

www.cuatthecross.com

Prayer

2010-11-02T09:58:00.001-07:00

Pray for Colin Sturgeon's aunt Yvonne who has cancer and his cousin who has breast cancer.

Colin heard about this last night and is quite upset by this news, which is understandable. Please pray for Colin as well.

Thanks.

Jack

Wed Prayer Walk

2010-11-02T04:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks guys. So far 8 people have responded to say they will be joining us on Wed at 7.30 pm the Prayer Walk. If you are not one of those 8 and you plan to join us please let me know so I can make sure Woodvale Methodist know how many to make tea for.

Andrew Higgins has two portable TV's he is giving away. If you could do with one please contact him directly at andy_divis@hotmail.co.uk

I'm back!

Jack

A Few Things

2010-11-01T14:53:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow night's Life Group is at Feed Cafe @ 7:30pm looking at Toxic Relationships. If you do not attend a Life Group and if this one is within your reach, please try to get along. If you need further information about the Life Groups, contact Gareth at Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com

MOMENTUM is planning a night away on Friday 19 Nov 7 pm until 12pm on Saturday 20 Nov in Ballintoy with guest speaker - Mitch from Crown Jesus. We are hoping for at least 20 guys (if not more!). It's only £20 which will cover everything (£10 for young men aged 16-20). Come on ahead men, book in now by emailing Gareth at Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com

PRAYER WALK this Wednesday night. Meet at the church at 7 pm. We will go out in twos/threes and walk the streets around the church and end up at Woodvale Methodist at 9 pm for tea. It would be good if I could let them know how many to expect fpr tea, so if you are planning to join with us, please email me back.

C U @ the CROSS Saturday at 12 noon www.cuatthecross.com

Jack

Bus drivers NEEDED for Revolution

2010-11-01T13:00:00.001-07:00

Revolution Youth desperately needs help with the mini bus. There are one or
two who help when needed, but no one permanent, especially at a time when
the youth group is growing.

Mark says, "We urgently need a new bus driver who could take young people
home from 9:30 on a Friday evening. They would not have to be at youth but
be available from 9:30. Bus route currently includes, Ballysillan,
Glencairn, Lyndhurst, Springmartin and Shankill. All local areas. If we get
more than 1, I would work a rota out so ppl wouldn't be on every week."

Jack

Back Home

2010-11-01T12:38:00.001-07:00

Great to be back home.

Kathleen & I had an awesome time in Texas. We had an amazing time of ministry and of meeting with new and "old" friends. Several people committed their lives to Christ; others reaffirmed their faith or recommitted themselves to Christ; while many others were touched, blessed and challenged.

We had a great time on our first Sunday morning at the Huffman Church, just outside Houston. This was our first time there. We received an amazing welcome and were truly blessed by their friendship and support. Sunday night we were at the First Assembly AG in Victoria. It was great to reconnect and renew fellowship and friendship with Johnny and Renita Knight and to minister again at their church.

The following Thursday I helped increase the temperature at the River of Life Church in Houston (Dr. Andrew Willis' home church). Man his people are so alive and vibrant they just draw the word out of you. No wonder the Dr. preaches as he does! He has to in order to survive there! But hey, I did more than survive! The place totally rocked.

Saturday and Sunday we were in San Antonio where I ministered at the Oasis International Christian Centre with Dennis Goldsworthy. Both the Leadership Meeting on Saturday and the church service on Sunday were God inspired and God anointed. Thanks Dennis for your friendship and your support.

It was also good to meet up with Joe & Lisa Giesler and their sons Joe and Charlie. Great family; great love for God and for others. We also met up with Jim and Sally Heurich. Long story here, but our hearts were broken as they shared the circumstances of the recent death of their 21 year old son Johnny. This is an amazing couple who have helped many people via Teen Challenge. Our prayers continue to be with them and with others we met with who have been going through "some stuff".

Being a God influence in a broken world.

Jack

www.cuatthecross.com

C U @ the CROSS

2010-10-28T15:11:00.000-07:00

Check out this web site and please pass it on to all of your friends:

http://cuatthecross.com/

Prayer Andrew Higgins

2010-10-22T20:16:00.000-07:00

The following request is from Andrew Higgins:

Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:15 PM

Subject: Prayer

Hello mate I was talking with my friends sister today. Who,s father Con they ask for prayer for she said could we continue to pray. That he still drinking heavy.

Prayer

2010-10-22T00:00:00.001-07:00

From Kevin Hornsby:

Pray request for a young man who has broken his back in three places in a
motorbike accident Christopher Gibson age 17.

Sent from my iPhone God bless you !

Prayer Re: healing

2010-10-21T00:54:00.001-07:00

The following is from Anne Graham:

Jack could you send a prayer request out for my uncle. we have just found out he has secondary cancer in his lung after having part of his bowel removed. it is also in his glands. the consultant is saying no treatment but again we are standing on GODs word and believing for healing in JESUS name.

Press Release Re Suicide

2010-10-19T13:50:00.001-07:00

C U @ the CROSS is the churches' response to the tragedy of suicide across Belfast and beyond, but especially within west and north Belfast. This is a campaign against suicide and its causes showing there is a Better Way.

The campaign has been going a few weeks now, but is picking up momentum as it moves towards the 6th November when it will conclude with two special events. The first will be a gathering between the security gates in Northumberland at 12 noon. Many people and churches across the city are planning to attend this event to express solidarity with all who have suffered tragic loss that has impacted and devastated families and communities on both sides of the wall. The second event will be at 7.30 in the evening at New Life City Church, Northumberland Street, with special guest John Edwards from Dublin who will share an amazing story from hopelessness to hope and who now lives to help others.

The organising committee commend the great work that others are doing across the community, but Pastor Jack McKee, on behalf of the committee, said, "The church needs to do more than bury the victims of suicide, it needs to do its utmost to help prevent it". He further stated, "Recent suicides have had such an impact on my life that as a local pastor I have had one of those Popeye moments where I have said, "That's all I can stands; I can't stands no more"". Someone had said, "Jack, you should not get angry", but Jack responded by saying, "Sometimes anger is all we have left". He further states, "The church is damned if it does nothing and it's damned when it does something! So I'd rather be damned for doing something, than damned for doing nothing".

While there will be a short service between the gates at 12 noon, this is not about the promotion of religion; it is not an ecumenical service; it is not about the promotion of any individual church; and it is definitely not political or sectarian, but is quite simply the church saying to everyone, "There is a Better Way that brings hope and purpose". We will take the opportunity to pray for all who have been affected and to pray for the future of all our children and young people.

The above events are open to everyone.

Jack

Sat. 6th November 12 noon - 12.30 pm & at 7.30 pm

A Campaign against suicide and its causes showing there is a Better Way

LIFE Groups

2010-10-19T09:36:00.001-07:00

Quick reminder of LIFE Group in FEED on Shankill tonight at 7.30.

Prayer Request

2010-10-18T01:22:00.001-07:00

Andrew Higgins has requested prayer for the following:

Can we continue to pray for that girl CHRISTINE we were praying for who is in the Royal hospital..

Could we get a prayer going for a 23 year old girl her name is CATHLEEN CHRISTINE MAHON she lives in England. very sick atm has been in hospital for past 8 weeks. Also her mum lives beside me she has ask for prayer also.. she has bad trouble with walking and also pain with her feet...

My friends daddy has drink problem since his brother died.. Also he went to doctor other week the doctor told him that he needs to get to hospital.. He had a cataract behind his eyes.. His name is CON

My friend Mick has ask for prayer for his mum she has bad pains in her bones and muscles the doctors say its fibromyalgia

Pray also for my Aunt ELIZABETH she trouble with arthritis

My Aunt AMANDA has trouble with her feet and pain

Praise God he is working; all these testimonies are gonna be Powerful

Colin Morrison, in New Zealand, has asked we pray for Elizabeth who has been diagnosed with an iris melenoma in her left eye. The doctors have given her the option of having the eye removed but she is standing on God's promise of healing. She is a great woman of God, she and husband John were missionaries in Thailand for some years.

Why not just take a moment and pray before deleting this.

Jack

C U @ X

2010-10-17T21:40:00.001-07:00

Excellent James. I notice the anointing increased after Kippers had left!

Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 12:09 AM
Subject: C U @ X

Fourth night over and felt a bit different tonight there was something
barring my prayers Kips joined me tonight and it was alot quieter although
we thought we heared the spiritulist church as we were walking mayby this
was what was different. Kippers walked me back to the house and left but I
felt that my walk tonight wasn't over so after he left I went back to the
wall and started to pray again and there was a better flow.

I got a phone call tonight asking for advice on a young man who was suicidal
and wants help to work things out this is all we ask that those who are
suffering would call out for help and that we would be led to help where we
can.

God bless
CU@X

James

Weekly Contact 17 October 2010

2010-10-17T15:45:00.001-07:00

What a weekend with Dennis Goldsworthy. Both Saturday night and Sunday morning were amazing. I have no doubt that several people had very real and life changing encounters with God. I will not mention names, but on Saturday night several people testified that as they step up to the front they felt as if they were stepping into something tangible. There was dancing, laughter and weeping as people experienced and responded to the presence of God. Sunday morning was much the same, only on a greater scale as many more entered in and embraced the presence of God. There was no hype, but a genuine desire to respond to and embrace the truth of God's Word by taking hold of our God given inheritance.

On Saturday night Dennis spoke on "The Revelation of who you are". You are a son, a daughter, of the living God, predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29). The purpose of this is not more meetings, but a greater knowledge (experiential knowledge) of the presence of God, so that we worship God out of who we are. If God took away many of the backbiting, negative, critical Christians the church would shrink in number, but the giving would not shrink and the worship would not shrink. What's important is not only that we know Him in terms of knowing we are saved to one day go to heaven, but that we KNOW Him because we have a revelation of who we are.

On Sunday morning Dennis spoke on "The Revelation of what it means to know Him". Those who truly know Him will pursue and embrace the fullness of the measure of Christ, and will walk and live in that fullness. They know that the way in (which is faith) is also the way forward (faith). Those who do not embrace this fullness believe they receive Christ by faith and then work for the rest! But those who have received the revelation of what it means to know Him understand that the purpose of knowing Him is that we attain the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:13).

The weekend also included the dedication of baby Joshua Christopher Edmunds, child of Chris and Rose. It was such an honour to dedicate this little one and to add our prayers to that of his parents and friends for his complete healing. Thanks to Jim Weir for blessing us with two great songs on Saturday night and to Lee McClelland of Teen Challenge for presenting Pauline Coney with a Bible to mark her graduation from Teen Challenge. Well done Pauline. We are all proud of you and continue to pray for you and your children.

LIFE Croups. I want to highlight these as I believe they will be critical to the development of New Life and to the growth of every believer. I cannot underline enough the importance of getting involved in one of these. If you want to know when and where (every fortnight) please contact Gareth at Spudmurphy123@btinternet.com

C U @ the CROSS PRAYER. James Scott has been so moved by God to Prayer Walk the wall up to the day of C U @ the CROSS. He begins at the New Life Mural at 10 pm. In recent nights he has been joined by Colin Houston, Kippers, John Cartmill, Thomas, Davey Nesbitt, Andrew Higgins. Some walked with him, while others stopped by to encourage him. WHY NOT JOIN HIM EVEN FOR ONE NIGHT!!!

Thanks again to everyone who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

Re Come on Down

2010-10-15T01:02:00.001-07:00

How much did last night impact those who were there? Well, I got this from James Scott before midnight last night:

It was good to be in church tonight, it has been the first Thursday I have been free to come to the prayer meeting. It's so good to be in fellowship with other seekers of God.

I felt drawn as many were to a vision of the so called peace wall. I felt that God was telling me that the physical wall was only a symbol and like all man made objects would eventually crumble. In fact the wall symbolised the barrier that exists within the hearts of those in our community. It's not until those walls crumble that this wall will fall.

I took this opportunity to walk the length of the wall praying for reconciliation in the hearts of the community and that the wall would be taken down in the Glorification of God. I did this for about 40 minutes I will continue to do this each night for 7 days or until God leads me not to.

While I was walking I prayed that the evil that existed here would be taken away and that the devil would loose the power hold in the communitity; just then a group of four young lads came walking up alongside me on the otherside of the road. I prayed that they would be apart of Gods plan in reconciliation. They turned to look at me and started laughing and threw stones across the road. I prayed that God would protect me. They stopped and looked over at me walking along and then put their heads down and walked off.

The devil does not have hold on that which God has created

God Bless
James

CU @ the Cross
Ps: From Jack. I asked James for permission to forward this. He responded by writing: "Maybe some can join me"! Email James at scott-j13@sky.com

Special Update

2010-10-14T15:32:00.001-07:00

I know some of you don't like last minute things! If that's you, you need to loosen up! We had a great time tonight with Doug Norwood of Broken Jar Ministries. His message was another right on word. He reminded us that Jesus came on a mission, which was to fulfil the purposes and the plans of God and to totally destroy the works of Satan. He said that our mission is to destroy the walls of division between people and God and walls that divide people; that ours is the ministry of reconciliation.

He said that in this mission God will instruct us to do some crazy things, just like he instructed Joshua and the people to walk around the walls of Jericho; not only to do so once each day for six days and then seven times on the seventh day when they should have been resting!!!

He shared 3 Secrets to Spiritual Success as follows:

1. Perseverance. Patience is the ability to wait, but perseverance is what keeps you going: Six days... Seven times on seventh day...Perseverance.

2. Obedience. To do what God instructs you to do regardless of how crazy it seems or regardless of what others might say.

3. Praise: regardless of your circumstances. God dwells in the praises of his people. Thanksgiving is what you give when you've got something; Praise is what you give even when you've got nothing. This reminded me of our verse, "You will call your walls salvation, and your gates praise" (Isa. 60:18).

We finished off with a fabulous time of prayer and with an amazing time of praise.

Thanks to Colin Houston for making the contact and for speaking to the group of pastors today about C U @ the CROSS.

Jack

Saturday 6 November 12 noon

A Campaign against suicide and its causes showing there is a Better Way

Come on Down

2010-10-14T08:14:00.001-07:00

Last minute I know!!! But...Come on down anyway!

Doug Norwood, Executive Director of Broken Jars Ministry is "dropping in" on us at the Prayer Meeting tonight at 7.45. Can I encourage you even at this late stage to get along as I will ask him to share for 20 - 30 minutes. I believe this will be a real blessing and could very well be one of the God moments! Check him out at http://www.brokenjars.org/?page_id=24

Jack

Prayer Request

2010-10-14T07:39:00.001-07:00

Prayer Request from John Cartmill:

Jack really need this situation lifted up in prayer. My niece's new born baby Molly Margaret 6 days old now has been transferred to intensive care unit in Antrim. She's has lost weight and continues to feed 8 mls in the last 24 hours. A dire situation for Molly, her mum, dad and the greater family circle. Please pass this onto the church asking for prayer, trusting this will be an awesome testimony in the forthcoming weeks. My sister has asked we pray.

Keep her lit! God bless, John Cartmill

PRAYER

2010-10-13T15:24:00.001-07:00

Alex's niece, Kathy, has taken a turn for the worse. The family has been sent for. Alex and others have flown over to London. Let's continue to pray for a full miraculous outcome.

Jack

Prayer

2010-10-12T09:04:00.001-07:00

Sonia McClements mother has been taken back to hospital. Please pray for her. Sonia is obviously quite concerned. It would also be an encouragement to know that New Life is praying for her and her mum.

Jack

Staurday Night

2010-10-12T08:55:00.001-07:00

Saturday Special: Don't forget this Saturday night with Dennis Goldsworthy. Starts at 7.30 pm. Forget about XFactor (or if you need your fix, record it!). I know it's Saturday night and you have kids etc, but what do you normally do when you want to go out for a meal or go out to the cinema? Believe me, God is doing something amazing, and Saturday is part of what he's doing. Don't miss it.

Christopher and Rose, who are having young Joshua dedicated on Saturday are providing tea and coffee and refreshments after the service on Saturday night. Another reason to get along!

C U @ the CROSS Tee Shirts & Sweat Shirts will be available on Saturday. Tee's are £5; Sweats are £12.

Let's help make this a Great Weekend.

Being a God-influence in a broken world.

Jack

C U @ the CROSS

Saturday 6 November 12 noon, Northumberland Street

GREAT NEWS

2010-10-12T02:12:00.001-07:00

Big Alan just text to let me know that his cousin who was at church on Sunday morning and at MOMENTUM on Sunday night committed his life to Christ last night.

Do I hear a shout!!!!!!

Jack

LIFE Groups

2010-10-10T14:25:00.001-07:00

The following is from Gareth. Please take these LIFE Groups seriously and get connected. These will be a great source of fellowship and will include amazing teaching....

Life Groups commence this week and will take place every other week. We have designed them with you in mind! Everyone of us constantly need to develop and grow in our walk with God as we seek to become more and more like Him.

Life Groups will be a fun, energetic environment as we receive teaching, tea/coffee and fellowship while discussing some key topics about our walk with God.

In the weeks ahead we will be looking at some frequently asked questions including:

should christians get tattoos?
should christians get/have breast implants?
can you be gay and still be a Christian?
should Christians live together before getting married?

This month we will look at the toxic things that can pollute our lives. First up this week is Toxic Influences looking at the things we watch and listen too. Each night will last for 1 hour and will include teaching, prayer & conversation so why not come along and get involved.

Tuesday 12/10 - 7:30pm Jack & Kathleen's & 8pm - FEED Cafe Falls Rd with Kevin
Wednesday 13/10 - 7:30pm Mary Warden's & 7:30pm - John & Laura's (Newtownabbey Area)
8pm - City Life Centre with Gareth & Chara

Wednesday 20/10 - 8pm FEED Cafe Shankhill Road

Both Kathleen and Mary's groups are full so to register for Kevin's groups email: kevinhornsby@hotmail.com & and for John & Laura's email: animal33_@hotmail.com

Gareth & Chara will have the most room at City Life Centre so you can contact them on spudmurphy123@btinternet.com or you can just turn up on wednesday night and give it a go!

Weekly Contact Sun 10 October 2010

2010-10-10T14:22:00.001-07:00

What a morning at New Life! The presence of God was truly amazing. It was so intense, because it was so real. Heaven came down and glory filled our souls. People's lives were touched as many literally came to the cross and as the Prayer Team moved among them and prayed for them. Thank God also that one person responded to the appeal and committed her life to Christ.

Thanks to Dickson, Andrew, Mark and Aine for the readings. The impact of music and lights etc was amazing (thanks Gareth), but let's keep in mind "It's not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord".

The message I brought was "C U @ the CROSS", a Campaign against suicide and its causes. I asked the question, Why should the church be involved in this and other similar issues? Why not leave this to others in the community? I gave three reasons as follows:

1. Because we are part of the community. We are not just called to attend church; we are called to impact the community.

2. Because the church is damned if it does something and it's damned if it does nothing: I would rather be damned for something positive than be damned for doing nothing.

3. Because the church has the real answer: The answer is not a new programme, nor a new project; nor is it turning over a new leaf. The answer is a New Life, thus the core point of our campaign "Showing there is a Better Way". That better way is Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.

So who was at the Cross? 1. The Mockers were there. 2. The Religious were there. 3. The Crowd was there. 4. The Fearful were there. But hey! The Committed were there. The committed are those who step up and indentify themselves with the Cross and with Christ. The committed are those who say, "If this is what he has done for me, then the least I can do for him is to meet him at the Cross.

The Cross is where I lay down my life with Christ and for Christ, so that it is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me. This led me to say, you can't kill a dead person! The Cross is where you lay down your life and take on his life. The Cross is where you lay down your rights and where you take up his cause and the cause of his Kingdom so that it's no longer what you want, but it's what he wants. The Cross is where you lay down your sin and take up his forgiveness.

Afterwards we had an amazing time of communion, ministry and worship.

MOMENTUM: A Great night with the men. We listened to Craig Groeschel on LOYALTY. It was AMAZING, especially when he did "Sarcastic Craig". We were challenged on loyalty with our wives; loyalty to our friends; loyalty to the church. We then had an excellent discussion on the subject matter. Thanks Gareth and the MOMENTUM Team for a great night.

Next Saturday 16 October 7.30 pm: NOT TO BE MISSED: A special event with guest speaker Pastor Dennis Goldsworthy from San Antonio, Texas. Also taking part will be local singer Jim Weir and a special dedication. We will also being promoting C U @ the CROSS. Please plan to join with us and invite your friends.

Thanks again to everyone who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

IMPORTANT DATES

2010-10-09T04:57:00.001-07:00

Can I suggest that if there is anything going on in any church that could involve others and could benefit the entire community that you email the information to those of us on your list and simply ask us to pass it on.

We will not get to everything, but we might get to some things and at the very least we will be aware of what's happening.

It would be great if someone could collate as full a list as possible of all church emails within the Shankill, and let's at least use this tech to stay connected.

Please forward these dates to those on your email list.

Saturday 16 October 7.30 pm: New Life City Church, Northumberland Street: Special promo event for C U @ the Cross. Jack McKee will present the reason behind C U @ the Cross. Jim Weir will sing. There will be a Dedication of a baby when prayer will also be made for the future of all children within the City. Special guest speaker is Dennis Goldsworthy, pastor of Oasis International Community Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Wednesday 3 November 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm: Prayer Walk through the streets of the Shankill and Falls, finishing off at Woodvale Methodist for tea. Every church is invited to participate, especially around the immediate area of the church. Some might Prayer Walk the same streets, but that's okay! Let's just get out there and pray. The focus for prayer should be: the Youth in our community and our city; for Hope to be restored; pray against all negative influences in our community such as ongoing paramilitary control; drug dealers; mediums; the spirit of suicide and the spirit of brokenness; pray for C U @ the CROSS, that the message of the CROSS will impact our people - Jesus died so that we can live.

Saturday 6 November 12 noon - 12.30 pm: C U @ the CROSS. Everyone is invited to meet at a large cross between the gates in Northumberland Street. This day will be dedicated to the memory of all who have sadly taken their own lives across the Shankill and the Falls community and beyond, but with the clear message that suicide is NOT the answer, and that there is a BETTER WAY.

Saturday 6th November 7.30 pm there will be a special concert at New Life City Church to conclude C U @ the CROSS. Taking part will be the New Life Worship Team; local singer Jim Weir; and special guest John Edwards from Dublin; an amazing and miraculous story from a man who lost hope, but had that hope restored and now lives to help others.

Please forward the above to those on your email list. Some might get it several times, but that would be a good sign.

The Lord Bless you and your ministry.

Jack

Encouraging Word

2010-10-07T22:42:00.001-07:00

Colin Houston brought an excellent word last night as he encouraged us as individuals and as a church, regardless of what we go through, to pursue the presence of God. He said many good things, but one that sticks out was "You cannot have the power of God without the presence of God". This means we should seek his presence rather than seek his power, because when we get his presence, we will get his power!

Thanks Colin.

Jack

Temperature Rising

2010-10-07T22:30:00.001-07:00

Just thought I would send a note of encouragement. It is my firm conviction that the temperature is rising at New Life and that it will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. The devil's been having a go, but what's new! God is GREATER; we are Greater, and "When the enemy comes in, like a flood the Spirit of the Lord raises up a standard against him". We are not defeated! I am not defeated! YOU are not defeated!

PRAYER TIME: Last night was truly amazing! The sense of the presence of God filled the room as people prayed and cried out to God in prayer and praise. There were 19 in the room, which was way more than the numbers that met for church in the early days of New Life. Thanks to everyone who prays and who comes together to pray with others.

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER: We are seeing this in various ways: an increased sense of God's presence, and answered prayer on behalf of the church and of individual needs. Alex's niece Kathy continues to make progress. She was facing death; on life support; liver died; prayed for; began to improve; transferred to hospital in England for a transplant; more prayer; got to hospital; her liver revived; doctor said it was a miracle; she did not need a transplant; has been recovering and making progress; family amazed.

Great to get prayer requests. When these are received they are passed on to people who pray. However, let's have some PRAISE REPORTS. Let's talk up the good things that are happening. Things like: Great Weekend with Jarrod Cooper; JC's up to 70 kids on Friday nights; GLOW had 60 women at the Pamper Night, including several from the Travelling Community in west Belfast; GLOW had another great turn out on Sunday night as Pauline shared her testimony.

With that in mind let me remind the men that Momentum is on this coming Sunday night. Come on ahead men; let's follow the example of the women and let's get out to meet with each other; the fellowship and teaching etc is second to none. It would be great if all of our women supported GLOW and all of our men supported Momentum, but you're not responsible for all; you're only responsible for you. Don't be the one to miss out.

PRAYER CARDS: These are available on the table in the church. If people require prayer they can fill in a card and we will pray with them or pray for them during the service. I actually left some of these on a table upstairs. When I spoke with some of those in Celebrate Recovery I was making my way across to the Prayer Room when a young woman met me at the bottom of the stairs. She handed me a prayer card, which she had completed, and asked if we would pray for her during our prayer time, which we did, as well as praying for Celebrate Recovery, as we do every week. Let's continue to pray for one another and let's share praise when God answers prayer.

Have a great weekend. Today is Friday, but Sunday's coming! See you all then.

Jack

Prayer & Praise

2010-10-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

Prayer request from Eileen Lemon:

...my friend bill his mother margaret was taken into the royal they said she has a brain tumour but has a chest infection,and cant do surgery untill it is clear,they really need 2 act as quick as possible.we have had a good few miricles happen in new life i pray this will be another one. god really can heal. thanks Eileen x

Praise Report from Roy Crawford:

just to let you know paula had a baby boy by c section at 3.55 this afternoon mum and baby are fine we are calling him samuel he was 9.5 in weight could you let all the new lifers know over the moon another male in the house ha see you at the cross.

Well done Paula and Roy. I think I just heard God say, "Tell them enough now!!!"

Prayer

2010-10-05T02:57:00.001-07:00

From Aine:

I sent you this email a few months ago about my Cousin. This Thursday he will be undergoing major surgery to attempt to remove the tumour from his brain. I would appreciate it if you could forward this email to all your contacts to get a large chain of believers praying for his full recovery.

Many Thanks
Aine.

Also: last week we sent a request to pray for Alex's niece Kathy. She was so close to death that doctors were talking about turning off the machine. They said her liver was dead and she needed an urgent transplant; she would need to be transferred to a hospital in London, but could not be moved as she was so ill. However, she miraculously showed signs of improvement to the point where the doctors decided to transfer her, but by the time she was transferred to London her dead liver revived! One doctor said it was a miracle! There are other parts to the story that are freaky. We will share these later. Kathy is still in hospital, but from what I know she is out of danger and it's just a matter of time before she is home! Do we praise God or what!!!

It's great to pray for each other and for others. Don't forget the Prayer Time on Thursday night at 7.45. I have asked Colin Houston to share a word for 15 minutes. Looking forward to it already!

God is Good.

Jack

Being a God-influence in a broken world.

A Campaign against suicide and its causes showing there is a Better Way.

Weekly Contact 3 October 2010

2010-10-03T09:34:00.001-07:00

What a weekend at New Life City Church with one of the best teachers and motivators on the subject of worship, Jarrod Cooper from New Life, Hull. Totally awesome Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Let me give you some bullet points with a few comments from Jarrod as follows:

Saturday:

Worship is not about the stuff, it's about the presence and the glory of God. It's great to have the stuff, i.e. the lights and equipment etc, but you can have the presence and the glory of God without the stuff. There is a danger in the modern church to miss the glory of God and to just become a trendy place!

It is not the Worship Leader's responsibility to usher in the presence of God, nor is it the Pastor's, but it's the people coming together and bringing the presence of God with them.

I Sam. 10:5. True worship comes from the anointing of the Spirit God. The anointing is accompanied with a procession of the prophets, music, prophesying and the presence of God. Phil. 3:3 Shows we worship by the Spirit of God, so that it's not from me; it is from God and returns to God through us, thus giving us the privilege of participating in the Divine Nature through worship (man that is so awesome!).

1 Sam. 10:6. The Spirit of the Lord was on Saul. When the anointing of God is on us something to us and people get affected. Exod. 33:14 God told Moses that his presence would go with him. Moses responded by saying, "If your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here". It is the presence of God we should be pursuing, for it is the presence of God that distinguishes us. We need, and others need, to recognise the presence of God. There should be a presence in us and around us.

The Glory of God is most powerful in its original. We do not need to anyone else. (Again totally awesome!). We need to watch we do not get in the way. We are not club singers; we are glory carriers. Without this we can so easily get to the point where we can do church without God.

Three things that hinder the Glory: 1) We lose the Glory when we become more focused on programmes than on presence; we must sing these songs, cause we've picked them; we must follow this set-list or order because it's what we do. 2) When we allow religion to take control by simply becoming religious about what we do and therefore presenting worship in vain (Mark 7:6). 3) When the platform is filled with timidity.

The Power and the Glory of God is just the other side of obedience.

Sunday Morning

Four things about Praise and Presence:

1. The Power and the Presence of God: This is what changes the atmosphere around us; our community; our nation etc.

2. Obedience releases the Presence and the Glory. We miss the moves of God because of disobedience, or by just being religious.

3. Our Voices release the Presence and the Glory. Prov. 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue". In Revelation, the words of Jesus are like a sword coming from his mouth. We can speak to the mountain etc.

4. Our bodies can release the Presence and the Glory of God. In Romans 12 Paul says that yielding our body unto God is our reasonable act of worship. Raised hands in surrender; clapping; walking; running; dancing etc.

Jarrod Cooper totally loved being with us

Enough for now. Enjoy GLOW tonight and the rest of the week.

Thanks again to everyone who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

GLOW

2010-09-30T00:20:00.001-07:00

The following is a report on the Pamper Night from Chara: (Well done GLOW):-)

Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 8:00 AM

Subject: GLOW

Just to let you know, last night was a great night. There was over 60 women ther and about 40 werent saved. Aine and Mary gave a short testimony and some girls sat crying.
Alot said they would come out Sunday night to hear Pauline. Les' mum Yvonne and sister Sarah were there they couldnt get over it and said they would come out on Sunday and I had 2 neighbours who said they would be out. There was about 8 Travellers from the Falls who loved it and said they want to come on Sunday too. So an excellent result.

Chara

Mattress

2010-09-29T14:48:00.001-07:00

If anyone needs a single mattress, good condition, contact Sonya Rea at sonyarea@hotmail.com If no one wants it she will dump it.

Hey Sonya, I'd thought that with all of William's anti-wife jokes he could be doing with the single mattress!

Jack

Prayer

2010-09-28T10:56:00.001-07:00

Alex Downey has asked we pray for her niece Kathy who is in the ICU very seriously ill. The doctors do not know what the problem is; she thought she had the flu, but is now kept alive by the machine. She is 40 with a family.

Please take a moment and pray for Kathy.

Jack

PRAYER

2010-09-28T01:38:00.001-07:00

Wouldn't it be awesome if each of us for just a few moments paused and prayed for the same thing? Well, let's do that today for the following two needs:

1. From Robin McKenzie (Leader of Celebrate Recovery): Jack, I was on a late night call last night with a fellow believer who literally had the rope up ready to end it all:-(.. Praise God he didn't, please get as many praying for him as the more praying the more power I believe will impact his heart\mind!!! I will not publically name him, lets just call him Brother mate.
"The more brigher the light the more intense the heat..."

2. From Jim Weir: Pray for Baby Abigail who was born 9 weeks early and has brusing on her brain and other issues.

Thanks.

Jack

Weekly Contact 27 September 2010

2010-09-27T14:55:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the delay in getting out this week's Weekly Contact. I've been taken up with the cross!

Stand in the Gap (Ezek. 22:30): Last Sunday's service "Stand in the Gap" was another one of those memorable occasions. It was a joy to see so many come together for worship, fellowship and for the study of God's Word. The worship was special. The video presentation starring Messer's Cartmill; Murph; Mogey and Kippers should receive several Oscars, or least be nominated! Well done guys for not only making us laugh, but for making us think and for challenging us to Stand in the Gap. Thanks to John for his summation, using the wheel showing the hub, the spokes and the outer rim representing the church (the hub), the teams within the church (the spokes) and the community (the rim).

Afterwards I reminded the church and commended it for those times when we as a church stood in the gap on behalf of the community, whether it way during feuds; doing prayer walks or scattering seed etc. I showed how that when challenged to stand in the gap even at times of great risk we were not found wanting. However, while we have responded well to such challenges we need to be careful we do not fall short when it comes to the simpler and more straightforward challenges of what we see as "normal church life", which is represented by the various teams. We were reminded of the greatest gap that has ever existed between God and man because of sin, and how that Christ stepped forward and stood in the gap. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world..."

At the end of the service several people signed up to help and serve in teams that required additional support. We deeply appreciate this response. However, Revolution Youth still needs drivers!!! Please see Youth Pastor Mark Crothers if you can help. Mark and Revolution Youth want to thank everyone who buys tea and coffee on Sundays as it provides welcome funds for their work.

Prayer Ministry Team: On Sunday night I met with the new Prayer Ministry. There are 14 on the Team; Billy Potts is the Team Leader. As of from today this Team will be available to prayer for people whenever required by Pastors Jack and Jonathan and other speakers. You will recognise the members of the Prayer Ministry wearing name badges. They will minister under the direction of pastors and other speakers and as instructed by the Team Leader Billy Potts.

Evangelism Team: On Sunday night, after meeting with the Prayer Ministry Team, I met with the Evangelism Team. We discussed Street Pastors and Adopt a Street. We will make further announcements on these soon.

The new Missionary Director is Margaret McCurley. Please make sure that all Mission Globes are passed onto Margaret whenever requested. Margaret will keep us posted regarding Missionary News and Needs etc. Thanks for doing this Margaret.

Davy John & Maureen Martin, and Mark Wells will be joining Pastor John Legge at ECC/APA as of from this weekend. We wish them well and pray God's blessing on them and on the ministry at APA.

Jarrod Cooper: This coming Saturday 10 am - 12.30 pm and Sunday Morning 11.30 am. Please Support these events.

Jonathan's Ordination: taking place at Hillsborough Elim this coming Saturday at 7.30 pm. Speaker will be John Glass, the Superintendent of the Elim Denomination.

The following is from John Cartmill: Thomas's birthday is coming up in January; he will be 50. (I know he looks younger than me). We are booking the large function room at the Knoaghalodge on Fri 21st Jan 2010. We are inviting all who come to church to come along on the night. We are putting food on, dj, etc and need to know numbers to justify using the large room. This is a SURPRISE and he will know nothing about it. Let me know if you wish to attend please as we need to determine numbers. Contact alrightsonyes@hotmail.com

Thanks again to everyone who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

SEE YOU AT THE CROSS

2010-09-26T15:50:00.000-07:00

I sent the following to my mailing lists: USA; Canada; Australia; New Zealand; UK & Ireland:

Our community is being torn apart by suicide. I buried a mother of 5 last week who had taken her own life. I attended the funeral of 18 year old Michael who hanged himself. His funeral took place at the top end of the street where our church is. At the same time as this funeral was taking place, there was another one at the bottom end of our street of another 18 year old who had also hanged himself. Here were two young men, one from the Protestant community and one from the Catholic community, both 18, both hanged themselves, both unknown to each other, both buried at the same time from the same street (although opposite sides of the dividing wall), and here we are as a church right in the middle.

Our response to these and other suicides is to launch a 7 week "SEE YOU AT THE CROSS" campaign. Here's how it works:

Week 1 Encourage as many as possible to enter in by adding the words "SEE YOU AT THE CROSS" to the end of texts messages; Facebook messages; emails etc etc; Do this for 7 weeks. This has been picking up momentum.

Week 2 Encourage as many churches to come on board to formally add their name to the campaign.

Order Car Stickers; posters; Tee Shirts; Baseball Caps with

Week 3 Put posters around the community on billboards etc and in shops.

Week 4 Put initial ad in newspapers

Week 5 Put main Full Page Ad's in 5 newspapers

Week 6 Put up large cross on site between the gates

Week 7 Meet at the Cross on Saturday 6 November 12 noon
30 minute service "There's a Better Way"

Evening Rally at New Life City Church in City LIFE Centre

Please pray for and support this campaign.

If you would like to order a baseball cap or Tee Shirt with our logo in support of this campaign, please let me know. We can get these done here at home and also within the USA.

Jack

FUN DAY & CONCERT

2010-09-23T04:11:00.001-07:00

COMMUNITY FUN DAY

Saturday 25 September from 12 noon to 4 pm.

The day will include supervised fun activities, including bouncy castles, face painting, swimming pool, bike and obstacle course, professional massages including Indian head massage, pampering and nail painting, with a special appearance of some snakes including a 12 18 foot python (although I think it's only 9 foot!). Hopefully something for everyone! There will also various food choices for purchase including Arabian, Chinese, Burgers & Hotdogs, Tea & Coffee, Crepes and Tuck Shop etc.

EVENING CONCERT 7 pm

The day will conclude with a Multi Cultural Concert in the evening at 7 pm with special guest George Jones of Radio U105 and Clubsound. It will be lively and colourful and will include African Dancers from Uganda, Polish music and singing, performances from local young people, a Czech illusionist, and special guest George Jones (who will also compare the programme). Admission to the concert is free as the event is funded by CRC.

Why not forward this to all your friends?

Jack
Stadium Projects
City LIFE Centre

Don't forget: SEE YOU AT THE CROSS

SEE YOU AT THE CROSS

2010-09-22T15:59:00.001-07:00

Those living in Belfast especially, help me over the next few days and few weeks: every time you get the chance tell someone or write the words: "SEE YOU AT THE CROSS".

Put it on your facebook page! Sign off with it when you send text messages or emails. Write it on envelopes you address. Write it on receipts. Just help me to get people thinking of "SEE YOU AT THE CROSS"

We can do stickers for your car window for a couple of pounds.

Thanks.

Jack

SEE YOU AT THE CROSS

DANIEL

2010-09-21T12:51:00.001-07:00

Many thanks to everyone who made suggestions and to those who offered to open their homes. He has stayed at Geradine's for the past 3 nights. Today, although there were other offers, Eileen picked him up and brought him to Victory Outreach. They have taken him in and will work with him for the next few weeks. Let's pray this is the beginning of a great journey for Daniel.

Thanks again. You're a great bunch of people.

Jack

HELP NEEDED

2010-09-20T08:16:00.001-07:00

This will not apply to everyone; in fact perhaps only a few, or maybe none at all! So don't worry about it.

The young man Daniel who became a Christian at church yesterday morning is out on the streets. Does anyone know of anywhere or have any suggestions? He has had a drink and drug problem. He said he has not touched either for weeks, but it's hard to tell!

Pray for him.

Jack

Weekly Contact 20 September 2010

2010-09-20T03:53:00.001-07:00

Sunday at New Life was once again just amazing. It seems to me that every time we come to church with the right spirit we will contribute something positive to the atmosphere and to the service, and that we will also benefit by receiving from what God has prepared through others.

Sunday Morning: Our Worship Time once again prepared us for what was coming afterwards. Our hearts were moved as we listened to the Team Leaders of Celebrate Recovery (CR) share about themselves and about the programme. Thanks to Geoff for opening his heart to us as he shared about the vision of CR and of his personal need of such a programme. Thanks also to Gerradine, Ruth and Mags for giving us an insight into their lives; for sharing about their personal faith in Christ and how CR has been a huge help to them and has enabled them to reach out and help others find freedom, not just through a programme, but through personal faith in Christ.

Robin McKenzie, one of the main leaders of CR, shared more about the beliefs of CR and brought a word that challenged all of our hearts. His message focused on the prophet Isaiah who, in Isaiah 6, went through quite a traumatic experience with the death of King Uzziah (who was Isaiah's uncle and who seemingly raised Isaiah).

Two types of people: Robin showed these are: 1) Those who live in Denial; 2) Those who live in Truth. CR is about encouraging people to come out of denial and to live in truth. It encourages people to understand that if God is not in control, then life is out of control. Isaiah acknowledged that regardless of his circumstances, "God was still on the throne". He confessed his own failures and sinfulness; he confessed his lips were unclean, but in the midst of his circumstances he had a revelation of God on the throne and of God's desire to cleanse him and forgive him.

God did not change the rules for Isaiah, but offered cleansing and forgiveness, but there was a call beyond forgiveness to "go", and to carry out God's will; and to do so with the knowledge that "no weapon forged against you will prosper" (Isa.54.17).

At the end of the message an appeal was made and two people responded by giving their lives to Christ. These were Daniel from Andersonstown and Danielle. Do I hear a shout of PRAISE!!!

Sunday Night: Was the first of our Momentum (replacing FIST). Twenty men turned out for what was an amazing, challenging and emotional night. Gareth showed teaching from Craig Groeshel on "HONOUR". It was AWESOME! He talked about husbands honouring their wives, and wives their husbands. He talked about honouring our parents; those in authority (government), pastors and other leaders. Afterwards we shared how much we honoured each other. We all deeply appreciate the positive affirming comments and also appreciated the humour that caused us to burst into laughter, which help release the emotion that was in the room.

But hey, come on ahead men; there are more than 20 men at New Life! Ladies, come ahead, if they need your permission, please let them come to Momentum. It will do them good; do you good and do the church good.

Prayer Times: Monday 11.45 am; Thursday 7.45 pm; Saturday 10.30 am.

FRIDAY NIGHT: don't forget, this is the last Friday in the month, which means Late Night Prayer from 10 pm - 12 midnight.

Saturday: FUN DAY at 12 noon - 4 pm. Plus Multi Cultural Concert at 7 pm with George Jones and other acts. This will be a great day and a great night. Let others know about it. Send out emails to your friends etc; put it on Facebook; help us promote it.

Thanks again to everyone who works hard for the development and advancement of New Life City Church.

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

Pastor Jack

Re From Mark Crothers

2010-09-20T02:57:00.001-07:00

(Thanks Michelle) The following is from Michelle Manwaring regarding Abigail Mateer:

Hi Jack

She has been found safe and well.

Michelle

From: PastorJack <pastorjack@btinternet.com>
Subject: From Mark Crothers
To: pastorjack@btinternet.com
Date: Monday, 20 September, 2010, 9:51

A 14 year old girl from the Ligonel area has gone missing over the weekend. She is the niece of a girl's boyfriend who works in the Boys model. The 14yr old was last seen getting into a white taxi on Saturday. Please send out a prayer request for her safe return home. her name is Abigail Mateer.

Thanks

Mark

Re Another Suicide

2010-09-20T02:32:00.001-07:00

The lad who hanged himself was 18.