New Life Church

“Lenten Places – Sacred Spaces”

 Saturday, March 10

 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Lent is the season of spiritual preparation starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday before Christ’s Resurrection.  For many it is a rich time of journey and reflection.  Discover some tools to stretch out into Lent with and learn how that might look like in your own everyday life.  Led by Terri Beck-Engel

MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT  is a series of once a month topics for women that will encourage and provide relevant tools for better living. Come be inspired. Share the fun & Invite a friend!    Free continental breakfast included.

Register online, in the bulletin or by contacting the church office 223-9337

Sunday’s, March 4-25   10:30 a.m. in Classroom A. 

What does it mean to be your parent’s caregiver as they have begun to experience more needs than before?  At New Life, we are making this class available to Caregivers that we might not only learn, but grow together as a prayerful support network.

 Among the topics we’ll be concerned with are:

• The Altering Roles Between Parent and Adult Child
• Experiencing Life Changes through Caregiving
• Talking with Your Parent about Their Need for Help
• Grieving as a Caregiver
• The Full Range of Emotions as a Caregiver
• Growing as a Caregiver – What’s God up to now?

 Register online or contact the church office  608-223-9337.

Monday, March 5 – April 9

6:40 – 7:40 p.m.

Gentlemen, you can’t beat this:  “Iron Sharpening Iron”

For six weeks, we’ll look at the essential qualities that all men possess.

We’ll look to reinforce them in ourselves & encourage each other.

We’ll celebrate who we are & the value we have.

Don’t hesitate to come for we will be lifted up for masculine leadership.

Sign up online, in the bulletin or by contacting the Church Office 608-233-9337.

‘Strength, Endurance, Stability’

 A Men’s Ministry Event at New Life

Saturday, April 21 – 8 a.m. to Noon

Includes Refreshments

Join us for this Men’s Ministry Conference at St. Matthew’s “New Life” Lutheran Church at 7564 Cottage Grove   Road, Madison, Wisconsin.

 Sign up online or by contacting the Church Office 608-223-9337

 We will explore the significant value that fathers have in the lives of their children.  Topics will include:

• The Relationship & Role of Fathers,
• Fathers & Daughters,
• Fathers & Sons

 We’ll also be given the opportunity to talk with fathers who are having success in the rearing of their children so as to explore ideas, concerns, and wonderings.

 Fathers, please set this all-important day aside and then invite some friends.

Understanding The Six Phases of Faith

Sundays, February 12-March 18   9:15 a.m.

“How is your faith?  Is it strong or weak? Is it steady or stretched? It’s an important question, because there’s a lot riding on your answer.  More importantly, would you like your faith to be stronger? God uses a predictable pattern and process to build your faith.”  Come learn the Six Phases of Faith to help you cooperate with God in the process of strengthening your faith and building your character.  Join us for this 6 week DVD study by Rick Warren.  Sign up in online or contact the church office.

Sundays, February 12-March 18  11:45 a.m.

He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk.  She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal.  The problem isn’t you love – it’s your love language!  Here at last is the key to understanding each other’s unique needs.  Join us today!  All are welcome.  Books can be purchased from the New Life Bookstore for a cost of $9.00.  Sign-up in the bulletin or online.  Questions contact the church office at 223-9337.  Invite others to join you. This study applies to all persons in a relationship-those considering marriage, couples with children, couples without children, couples who have been married many years and so on.  Individuals or couples are welcome.

Sundays, January 22 – February 26  10:30 a.m. 

Christ’s love makes it possible for you to be known and to know others, to be loved and to love, to resolve conflict effectively, and to move outward together in faith.  God longs for you to have rich, genuine connections with him and a handful of other people.  Join us! Led by Joe Milanese,  these six sessions will help you connect more deeply with Jesus Christ and build genuine relationships with others.  Register online or contact the church office  223-9337.

Thursday’s, Beginning February 16
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

THE PATH TO THE CROSS-

DVD study with Ray Vander Laan

Journey along with tour guide and historian Ray Vander Laan. Filmed onsite where Bible events actually took place, Ray weaves together historical, cultural, and geographical contexts to reveal keen insights into how people in biblical times understood God and Jesus’ teaching . read more details…

Friday, August 3  7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 4  7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

As you’re doing your spring cleaning, realize that it’s never too early to start saving your items for the New Life Church Super Sale.

The sale will again be two days this year.  It will be held in New Life’s ReCreation Center.

Last year’s sale was a huge success and we are already generating lots of ideas for this year given our expanded space.

If you are interested in helping plan for the big event, please contact one of the chairpersons, Nancy Schmidt,  Paula & Erik Severson or Terri Beck-Engel, as we are currently recruiting for team leaders for various activities, such as set up, food, and welcome.  We will be having periodic meetings with the team leaders between now and the Super Sale.  Volunteer sign-up sheets will also be available in the upcoming months.

 When we worship or pray with focus and intensity, our souls are opened, connected to, and empowered by God.  In worship and prayer, God’s Spirit of Holiness is given the space to become alive through us.  Through worship and prayer, we are given profound spiritual capacity to not only make a difference for ourselves in faithfulness, but to impact others in bold and powerful ways.  We are even invited into the miraculous space for health, holiness, and healing.

We will come together every few months to focus ourselves in prayer and worship of God.  We anticipate that the spiritual energy produced, as we honor and praise God, will be more than enough for us.  As followers of Jesus, we know that we have the incredible capacity to have the power go out of us as well.  Our desire is to give it away.

Check back for dates of our next event!

 Invite your neighbors, friends, and family members to come.

Our prayers of sacrifice, as we worship our God, do make a difference. Let’s make the difference together!

KidZone offers our younger children a space where they can explore the world that God has given them and to build friendships.  While we support families worshiping together we also want parents to be able to actively worship and participate in other opportunities that are offered on Sunday mornings.  We are located in the education wing (classroom B-to the left of the hall).  We welcome children ages 3 and under during 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worships.

If you have any questions or special circumstances can be directed to Gail Kriel at 608-206-3156 or email.  Please also let us know if you are available to be a caregiver!

Is this your first visit?  Or have you been visiting for months and want to know more about New Life?  Join Pastor Rob Carlson and other visitors for conversation and to gather information about New Life, where she comes from and where she is headed.  You can be an integral part of the movement with God.  Guest gatherings are offered several times a year.  Childcare can be provided upon advance request.  Please register here if you are interested and you will be contacted as to the date of the next class.  If you have any questions, contact Ann Walsvik 608-223-9337.

Saturday mornings  7:30 – 8:30 a.m. each week at New Life

This gathering for men is facilitated by Doug Nelson.  This group focuses on healthy lifestyles and spiritual vitality.  Its design is to take a comprehensive step into our true masculine design.  If you wonder about success and being good enough, if you are challenged by a big issue or concern, if you’re threatened by a compulsive behavior or addiction, or if you’re curious where God really fits into your life, then this might just be the gathering for you.

This is a group of men who meet to talk about living healthy lives and how God can really be involved.  It’s not a 12-step, recovery, or therapy group.  In strict confidentiality, they talk, listen, pray, grow, and encourage each other to become who God created them to be by living God-informed and God-filled lives.

In “Stanchion” there is no negative judgment or condescension.  Instead, there is an openness to possibilities and encouragement for life’s journey.

For questions call Doug Nelson at 239-8935.  Register online.  Invite a friend.

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4th Monday of the Month from 6-8 pm

Do you have a love for fibers (knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving or felting, etc.) and enjoy sharing your experience and wisdom about your craft? Perhaps you would like to learn a new one, you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for.

This group is open to men and women and will meet at New Life on the 4th Monday of the month September – May. Interested contact Jo Bley or call the office 608-223-9337.

Wednesdays from 6-8pm (Summer months only)

God gave us the Earth to care for, but also provided nature as an opportunity to further investigate Him an dour spirituality. Each week we’ll have a short prayer and thought with this in mind. Come join us every Wednesday as we’ll have a fun gardening topic, share ideas/plants/prayer and spend some time in the New Life garden. All ages, abilities and levels of experience are wanted and welcome! Contact: Kelly Welter 

First Sunday of the Month

Served the 1st Sunday of each month from 8:30-10:30 am. Join us with your family for breakfast followed by Worship for Kids at 9:15am.  Want to form a team that serves one of the monthly breakfasts?  Contact Terri or call the office 223-9337.

First Sunday of Every Month

Come, share your blessings! Join us in helping to support food needs in Madison.  We have a special “drop off table” for donations located in the Community Room the first Sunday of every month or you are welcome to drop them off at the Church Office anytime. Thanks in advance for checking your expiration dates on your donations as the pantry can only take food that has an expiration date within the last year.  Paper grocery bags are also in demand at the pantry. If you have any questions about other ways to help contact Pat Kreitzman or call her at 249-8449.

2nd Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm 

Rubber stamping is fun! All supplies are provided and there is no cost. Each month we will be doing cards. Join us the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm from September through May at New Life Church. Contact Cheryll Steinke. 

3rd Saturday of the Month at 9 am

Make time to do your scrapbooking while visiting with others in the process. We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month beginning at 9am from September through May. Bring your own lunch or order with the group. Any questions, contact Kelli Heintz.