What's Happening at New Life Church

SEPTEMBER

Access Adult Education 

Access provides a way to connect vertically with God and horizontally with others through our adult education classes.  Register for a class today!  Click on the link above to move to the list of our classes and all the details.  Ask a friend to join you!  Even if you have not signed up you are always welcome to attend.   Contact Ann Walsvik at  or 223-9337 for further details.
 

Beginning Life Together
God's Purposes for Your Life
 

Sunday mornings 10:30-11:30
Oct 9th-30th
 

God never intended for you to do life alone, but to do life together in community.  This introductory group life study, Beginning Life Together, gives you an overview of the 5 purposes God intends for your life.  Get ready!  You are about to begin a journey that will give you a taste of the life God created you to live.  This DVD study features well known bible teachers such as Bruce Wilkinson, John Ortburg and many others.  Register online today for this insightful, multidimensional study that will change the way you do life with God!   Class facilitated by Joe Milanese.  Contact Ann Walsvik 223-9337 for further details.

Better Together
What on Earth Are We Here For

A women's gathering
Thursdays mornings 9 am -11 am starting Sept 8th

From the beginning God planned for us to do his will alongside others.  Why?  Because we're better together!  In six dynamic sessions, Rick Warren offers biblical examples and practical applications to help you fulfill five purpose God has for you -- reaching out, belonging, growing, serving, and worshiping.  You'll learn how God uses others for your spiritual growth!  Join us for this wonderful DVD teaching, prayer, good conversation and friendship.   

If this is your first time as part of a women's gathering or your 21st you will be part of a setting that is safe and supportive.  We meet weekly at New Life.  Come as you are.  Invite a friend and double the fun!  Register online.  Contact Betty Sundbakken at 221-4146 for details.  Cost is $7.00 for a member book.  Make check to New Life and in the memo enter:  Women's Thurs Study 


 

 The Five Love Languages
The Secret to Love That Lasts

Sunday mornings 10:30-11:30 am
September 25, Oct 2,16 & 30, Nov 13, 27 & Dec 11

Our Couple's Ministry Team is facilitating a book study on Gary Chapman's well known "5 Love Languages" written to give couples insights on the variety of expressions of love.  This study applies to all couples in relationship - those considering marriage, couples with children, couples without children, couples who have been married many years and so on.  The book covers 5 expressions of love and helps us discover our own primary love language and our partner's too.  Register online today and invite another couple to join you.   Books will be available for purchase in the New Life bookstore and on the first day of class.  Contact Ann Walsvik or by calling 223-9337 for further details.

 

Family Faith Formation   

              Classes begin Sunday, September 18th for all ages!    

Kingdom Quest (age 4-4th grade)  9:00 Welcome  9:15-10:15 Education Activities
Explorers (grades 5-7) 11:30 Lunch  12:00-1:00 Education Activities 
Emerge (grades 8-12)  11:30 Lunch  12:00-1:00 Education Activities

EntreLeadership Live Simulcast

Friday, September 30th   8:45 am - 4:00 pm 
 

Watch Dave Ramsey's video preview.   

 Dave Ramsey's 1-Day Simulcast will be broadcast live from Dallas to approximately 20,000 people nationwide.  EntreLeadership 1-Day is a full day of business and leadership training taught by radio show host and best-selling author Dave Ramsey.  EntreLeadership combines the innovative spirit of an entrepreneur with the passion and drive of a leader.  Come and network with others of similar interests and concerns.  Cost is $39.00 and includes a delicious catered lunch, snacks and workbook.  If you attended last April and refer a friend or co-worker to this event you are eligible to be entered into a drawing for a "Financial Peace University Kit" worth a retail value of $199.00.  Register online today!  Time is running out and space is limited!



 

   Regularly Scheduled Happenings

Simply Giving - Electronic Giving Available  

Simply Giving is an automated giving opportunity designed to help you conveniently and consistently contribute to New Life Church.  Electronic giving allows you to make donations on a scheduled, automatic basis eliminates frequent check writing.  The consistency of electronic giving helps members and guests to stay on track with pledges, even when they are unable to attend worship.  The church in-turn benefits from much needed donation consistency and a reduction in the volume of check and cash contributions that must be handled manually in the church office.

To get started simply print the attached form, complete and either mail, fax, email or drop off the form to the church office.  If you have questions on the form or on how electronic giving works, please contact the church office at 608-223-9337 or via email  newlifelc@sbcglobal.net    You can mail the completed form to:  New Life Church, 7564 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI  53718.   Fax is 608-223-9347 or email to the above address.    SimplyGivingOnline
 

  "Stanchion" 

Men's Group
Saturday mornings 7:30 - 8:30 am 

This men's group is now happening at New Life Church focused 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 you're a man and this might just be the gathering for you.  Questions: Call Doug Nelson at 239-8935. Register here

Common Threads

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 223-9337.

New Life Gardening

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

Breakfast

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. 

St. Mark's Food Pantry Ministry

First Sunday of Every Month

If you would like to participate to help support food needs in Madison we'll have a special "drop off table" for donations located in the Community Room. Come, share your blessings. Questions about other ways to help contact Pat Kreitzman or call her at 249-8449

Stamping

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.

Scrapbooking

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. Contact Kelli Heintz .