Sunday April 16 2023

This Week's message is

"Doubting Thomas"

John 20:19-31

We continue offering worship via Facebook Live at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays - please join us on our Facebook page for this opportunity!

If you have trouble joining Facebook Live, the worship videos will be available by each Monday on New Life's YouTube Channel.

Thank you to all who have been participating in our weekly worship!

To view the service from April 9, 2023 click here.

ACCESS WORSHIP

Join us for worship Sundays at 8:15 a.m. (Traditional) and at 9:30 a.m. (Praise Band Worship) which is also always livestreamed on our Facebook page and available on our YouTube page any time after, not just when we're live. Our most recent worship services are also posted to our website on Monday mornings and are featured in the weekly newsletters on Wednesdays. Masks are optional but encouraged if people want to wear them.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM PASTOR HEATHER!

Pastor Heather would like to send a very heartfelt thank you to all who made Holy Week at New Life so meaningful – to the Welcome Team, Communion Team, Council for Sunday treats, the amazing band and booth volunteers, and to the Decorating Team! Plus, all of you who attended and served in other capacities…it really is a community that comes together to make great things happen. God is working great things in this place! Easter blessings to you all!

MAGNUM OPUS APRIL 16

For those who have witnessed the amazing gifts of the dance troupe, Magnum Opus, before – you’re in for a treat! They will again be here for worship services this Sunday April 16th. Please spread the word as this is something not to be missed!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WELCOME TEAM

We always encourage and appreciate volunteers for the Welcome Team to help out with parts of the worship service, such as greeter, welcome table, usher, tellers, coffee server and Communion helpers.

Here is the sign-up sheet for APRIL



Here is a link to a sign-up genius form for the Communion/Altar Care shifts too.

Anyone is invited to join the Welcome Team at any time!

YOUR OFFERING

Thanks for your support to meet our financial obligations. Consider giving online, if you aren't already! You can select a one-time donor or recurring donation, and it's easy to do - just click the box below to begin and go to our Vanco page, where you can log in to set up or access your account. Once you’ve logged in, it should take you to your giving detail. If you click “Edit” you can edit amount, frequency, and account. Once you've signed up to give electronically, please let the office know if you no longer need offering envelopes and we can have those discontinued for you. Or as always, you can continue receiving envelopes and mail in your donations to New Life.

MEN'S GROUP

Saturday, April 15

Hey Guy's! Please join us for the Men's Group on Saturday, April 15th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. at the church. This is a time for the men in our community to gather and be strengthened in faith. We invite new people to join us anytime! Questions? Contact group leaders Shawn Peters and Jim DePass.





BOOK CLUB

Saturday, April 15 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Please join us at

Talamore Senior Living Center in Sun Prairie located at

275 North City Station Drive

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Beginning next Wednesday April 19, plan to join us for free dinner at 5:30pm and then a wonderful conversation of faith at 6:30pm. All are welcome! We will be watching and studying the popular series “The Chosen” based on the life of Christ. This will be a great way of deepening our understanding of the good news of Easter! If you would like to purchase the book (highly recommended but not necessary), click here for the link to do so. We hope you’ll come and join us!

GUEST PREACHER

For those unable to join Kerri Parker on Palm Sunday for a discussion on Land Acknowledgements, she will be joining us to preach on Sunday April 23. Kerri is an ordained UCC pastor and has been the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches since 2017, gaining national recognition for their work helping churches navigate through Covid. Kerri has vast knowledge and a deep faith - you don’t want to miss this!

Sunday Morning New Life Kids

Join us during the 9:30 a.m. service for a children’s message and craft.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY

We have 6 spots left!

MISSION TRIP 2023 - Sarasota, FL

Who: Youth currently in grades 8-12

What: Partnering with Luther Springs and Lutheran Disaster

Response, we will work alongside those impacted by

Hurricane Ian, helping to clean up, repair and rebuild. 

Where: Based out of Faith Lutheran Church, Sarasota, FL 

When: Sunday, July 9th - Friday, July 14th, 2023

Registration can be completed here and the $100 deposits can be made by check or online. We are asking that the remaining be paid by April 30th.

Thank you to all who participated and helped during the Easter Egg Hunt! It was a wonderful morning spent as a community!

Save the Date for Vacation Bible School!

Monday, August 14 – Thurs., August 17 9am – 12pm

• Preschool – 5^th grade kids will have a great week with their crew moving through the stations!
• Middle & High School youth are invited to help lead groups or stations. Stations include music, drama, crafts, and games.

Youth Team

Our next meeting will be Monday, April 24th at 6pm in the classroom. Join us for this brainstorm discussion on what fall 2023 will look like! See you there!

If you are interested or want more information on any of the activities, feel free to reach out to Jessica Korrison.

SOCIAL PURPOSE FUND

Throughout the pandemic, we have been able to help so many families in the community because of this fund. By the end of 2022, we have distributed close to $12,000 in much-needed gift cards. Please know that if you are experiencing any financial need (rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, medical, unemployment/furlough, etc.) you only need to let Pastor Heather know. This information will be kept confidential to her and our financial officers (treasurer and bookkeeper).

Also, because of these increased needs, if you would be able to give to this fund, please submit checks with "Social Purpose Fund" in the memo or give online to that fund.

Other ways you and your family can partner: support black-owned businesses (click here for a list and for other ways you can help).

Again, thank you for caring and sharing!

LANDSCAPING VOLUNTEERS

Anyone interested in helping care for and beautify our outdoor spaces? We will gather for a short planning conversation in between services this Sunday April 16, at approximately 9:00am, in the Community Room by the bookcases. Items of discussion will include choosing a spring clean-up day, fixing the garbage enclosure, clearing out some clutter, and cleaning out the garage. Anyone interested, please attend or contact Joe Milanese or Judy Goke.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

In our community, too many kids sleep on couches, blankets, with parents and even on floors. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering bunk beds to these families. The Madison Chapter needs help: if you have strong computer skills, compassion for others, and/or a love of working with wood this is for you! The urgent need is for someone to send emails, release of liability forms, etc. to volunteers. They also need a Build Manager to order and keep track of lumber. Feel free to contact the Church Office or Judy Goke if you can help. If you are interested in participating in a 2-hour build, watch for upcoming dates announcements. But we will also be collecting Sheets & Pillows until the end of April! Please bring sets of plain colored (NO WHITE) twin bed sheets and standard size pillows to New Life. There will be a box in the entry way for these donations. For more information, please check out SHP’s website HERE

Please Keep These People in Your Prayers

Maggie Andres' daughter Kelli (medical treatments), Donna Butler’s grandson Anthony, Shaq Brown, Boyd Fleming, Jodi Franco and her daughter-in-law (medical issues), Terry Hines (Dave Kolmodin's cousin), Michele Kiefer, Dave Kohlwey's brother Neil, Gail Kriel, Patti Kolmodin, Vicki Landes, Hailey Lennberg, Annie O'Kane, Kathy Nelson's brother LaVerne, Stephanie Peck's grandfathers, Alvina Phillips, Trish Splettstoesser, Bobby Spridco, Cheryll & Bill Steinke, Bill Sterud, Russ & Shirley Theel's son-in-law Gil Franco, Jan Wilson's sister Pat, Carolee Zick, and Barb Zimmerman.

If you would like to be included on our prayer list, please contact the church office. Permission is required from the individual for us to print their name. Individuals will on the list for one month unless requested. Please let us know if there is someone to be added, or if someone has improved or healed and can be taken off the list.

This Sunday and Updates for this Week

April 16, 2023

8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service

9:00 a.m. Landscaping Meeting (CR)

9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

(also livestreamed on Facebook Live)

Magnus Opus (both services)

9:30 a.m. New Life Kids

Schedule of Event

Thursday, April 13

9:00-11:00 a.m. Women's Bible study

7:00 p.m. Shawn's Band practice

Saturday, April 15

8-9 a.m. Men's Group

9-10 a.m. Band Practice

2-3 p.m. New Life Book Club (Talamore Sr. Living Center)

Monday, April 17

10:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Gift Card distribution

Tuesday, April 18

6:30 p.m. Awaken Dane (via Zoom)

Office hours are Monday through Thursday. Please feel free to contact staff members of New Life by email at newlifelc@newlifelc.com or by calling the office at 608-223-9337. Contacts are listed here.

New Life Staff:

Rev. Heather Hayward, Pastor

pastor@newlifelc.com

Jessica Korrison, Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator

youtheducator@newlifelc.com

Pamela Durden, Office Manager/Newsletter

newlifelc@newlifelc.com

Mike Berchem, Bookkeeper

bookkeeper@newlifelc.com

Shakia “Queen” Turner, Property Manager

shakiamturner@yahoo.com

ELCA South-Central Wisconsin Synod website:

https://scsw-elca.org/

New Life Church Council:

Janice Newell, President

Brian Coel, Vice-President

Tom Olson, Secretary

Ken Wundrow, Treasurer

Iris Christenson

Shannon Erb

Jillene Fisch

Jean Hoover

Shawn Peters

Linda Sime

MacKenzie Swanson

Russell Theel