New Life Fellowship | Topeka, IN

September 1, 2022

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This Sunday there will be two services at 9:00 and 10:30 am.
There will be coffee and light refreshments between the two services.
Pastor Drew Ryall will bring the morning message.
The service will be live streamed on FaceBook and on the church website nlf-online.church during the 9:00 am service. It will be accessible on both Face Book and the New Life website if you prefer to watch the service at a later time.

Pumpkin and Mum Wagon:
Our Connect PreTeens will be having a pumpkin & mum wagon beginning Sunday, Sept 11th!  Start your fall decor planning and visit their wagon, by donation. The wagon will be open for three Sundays (Sept 11th, 18th, and 25th).


Everyday Godly Living:
If you have children at home (any age), join Helen Leu Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am beginning Wednesday September 14th at NLF (8 weeks)  to study “Everyday Godly Living.”  Topics include: Everyday Godly Living with Your Husband, Women Who Teach and Train Their Children Every Day to Follow Jesus, Women who Live Every Day as Both Mary and Martha. Sign up at the Women’s Ministry Desk. Please advise if childcare is needed.

Ladies Fall Bible Studies:
This fall, beginning Sept.12th there will be two ladies Bible studies offered. “David: Seeking a Heart Like His” (Beth Moore) will meet on Monday mornings (10:00-11:45); And “Take Courage” (Jennifer Rothschild) will meet on Monday evenings (6:30-8:00pm). Both sign ups have been placed  at the Women’s Ministry Desk and books are available for $15.

Ladies Wednesday Morning Breakfast:
All ladies are invited to meet for breakfast at the Country Corral (280 North Village Drive, Shipshewana), every Wednesday morning at 8:30 am. Come join this time of informal food and fellowship and get to know other women at New Life Fellowship. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Sally Hart.


Feed My Starving Children Report:
Thank you to everyone who participated in Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack! Throughout the week there were 1,824 volunteers who packed 2,401 boxes for a total of 518,616 meals. That amount of meals will feed 1,420 kids for a year!

Body Life:
Beginning Wednesday, September 7th through October 12th we will resume our ministry called Body:Life. We invite everyone to join a round table for a time of sharing and praying as we connect in deeper ways with one another and with Jesus. We will be offering a meal at 6:30 pm for anyone who would like to come and eat dinner before Body Life begins at 7:00 pm. Body Life will end at 8:00 pm. We also will have child care and age appropriate activities for all children, preteens, and students. Please visit the Info Desk to sign up or use this link: https://forms.gle/aqzb2X4VwAUx8A7f8.

NLF Tailgate & Chili Cook-Off Event:

Sunday, September 18th (4-7 pm) will be our annual Tailgate Event. There will be games and activities for all ages, as well as a chili cook-off and corn hole tournament. In addition to the chili cook-off, pulled pork sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Please bring your own lawn chairs.


Attendance Report from Sunday, August 28th:
1st Service: 65
2nd Service: 194
Children: 76
Total Attendance= 335

Financial Report:
Giving August 21st: $8559.00
Average YTD Weekly Giving for 2022: $9051.73
Needed to meet Weekly Budget: $10,275.00


On the Calendar:

Wednesday, September 7: Body Life Small Groups resume
Thursday, September 8: Men’s Prayer Breakfast (6:00 am)
Monday, September 12: (10:00-11:45 am) Beth Moore/”David: Seeking A Heart Like His”
Monday, September 12: (6:30-8:00 pm) Jennifer Rothschild: “Take Courage”
Wednesday, September 14: “Everyday Godly Living” with Helen Leu (9:00-10:30am)
Sunday, September 18: Tailgate Event