Last Sunday @ Newlife

Last Sunday morning we continued our exploration of the ‘I am’ claims of Jesus in John’s gospel. This week we reflected on his claim to be light to the world – light that overcomes our spiritual blindness.

On Sunday night at 12two, we continued our journey in examining some of Jesus’ most provocative and thought provoking words (‘Red Letters’). On Sunday Ralph reflected on the upside down and inside out nature of the kingdom where the first are last and the last are first. While courtyard church needed to come inside due to the inclement weather – a great time of celebration ensued.

You can listen to or download all of our messages on our website.

Annual General Meetings

Newlife Care will be holding their Annual General Meeting this Sunday (March 27), commencing at 12noon, in the Lakeside Lounge. All Newlife Care members and supporters are welcome.

The church will be holding its AGM on Sunday April 3, commencing at 12noon, in the Hall. Amongst other things, we will be looking to elect two new elders. All members are encouraged to attend!

Christchurch Letters

We have received a request from a Presbyterian congregation in Christchurch, New Zealand. They are looking for tangible expressions of support for them and their city in the form of letters of encouragement and hope as they continue to recover from the aftermath of the earthquake.

If you would like to help, please write your letter, place it in an envelope marked to the attention of Liz McNamee or email it through to her at liz.mcnamee@newlife.unitingchurch.org.au *The deadline for letters and emails is March 28.

Funstuff – Help Required!

We plan to hold Funstuff – a holiday program for Primary school aged children – on Wednesday April 20. To do so, we need help in the following ways:

• Food
  Could your small group commit to providing and serving morning tea, fruit and drink for 120 kids and leaders? You will be reimbursed for costs.
• Craft
  We need eight adults to set up, supervise and clean up an activity for 2 hours late morning. Ideas and materials supplied. Teens needed to assist craft leaders.
• Small Group Leaders
  We need seven older teens and young adults needed to lead a small group bible discussion for 2 hours in the morning.
• Musicians/Drama/Dance
  Teens/young adults/ parents are needed to prepare kids for participation in the Kids Easter Service.
• Supervision Adults
  We need adults to supervise kids during courtyard games. Can you help for a few hours?
• Registration
  People are needed for the registration of children at beginning of the day and signing off (end of day).

Please email Viv at viv.batt@newlife.unitingchurch.org.au if you can help, or put your name on a list at the Information Desk this Sunday. Ministry and mission to the children of our community is the role and responsibility of the whole church!

Newlife on iPhone

Try visiting the Newlife website on your iPhone, you'll find the brand new Newlife iPhone web App.

This use of modern technology allows users on iPhones to quickly find our contact details on the go. What's more, iPhone users can easily subscribe to our Podcasts, get directions through maps, press a button to call and lots more.

We're one of the first Churches to do this!

Easter Baptisms

On Easter Sunday afternoon (April 24) we will be offering the opportunity to publicly declare their faith though baptism, or reaffirmation of baptism. Hundreds of us will gather on the shores of Currumbin Creek to celebrate resurrection faith.

If you would like to be baptised or reaffirm your baptism, email Melissa at melissa.lipsett@newlife.unitingchurch.org.au

This Sunday @ Newlife

This Sunday morning (7.30am, 9am and 10.45am) Ralph continues our ‘Great I Am’ series by exploring Jesus’ claim to be the gate for his sheep.

On Sunday at 12two (6pm) Mark Spears will explore Jesus’ invitation for all of us to be fishers of people. It should be a great night of worship, prayer, challenge and inspiration