New Life News
New Life Live – Dec 4
Save the date for our semi-annual congregational meeting coming up on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7pm. This meeting will include a review and approval of the financial statement for the past ministry year and group prayer time for ministries of New Life and the church in Abbotsford. A full meeting agenda and report will be available in church mailboxes, at the information booth and in the New Life Encourager. The meeting will be held in the New Life Auditorium and will not be livestreamed.
The Journey of Peace – Dec 6
You are invited on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:00pm for a presentation of the Peace & Reconciliation Network. We are living in a time of great disruption in our world, which we feel locally, and witness across our world. Dr. Salim Munayer will offer the feature presentation. He is an Israeli citizen and a Palestinian Christian with thirty years of experience in reconciliation work in the Middle East. His perspectives and lived experience will invite us to think, pray and respond with Christ’s love and care in the face of injustice and turmoil. The evening will also include an Advent reflection featuring Bolivian artist Daniela Amestegui. Click here to RSVP.
The Journey – Nov 17
This workshop will be about Grief and Grief Support. The presentation is led by Susanne Fehr from Abbotsford Hospice & Grief Support Society.The Journey workshops are held once a month on Sunday evening to equip Men and Women of all ages for the journey of faith. You are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions. This will be on Sunday, November 17 at 6:30pm in Room 303.
Upcoming Journey Sessions:
- January 19: Heidelberg Confessions
- February 16: Sabbath
- March 16: TBD
The Journey – Oct 20
The next Journey workshop is scheduled for Sunday, October 20 at 6:30pm in room 303. . This month’s workshop will seek to provide an overview of Acts by looking at the growth of the early Church, the spread of the gospel, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit demonstrated through key figures like the apostles Peter and Paul. Whether you’re new to studying the Bible or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop is open to all. Bring your questions and insights! The workshop length is two hours. Refreshments will be available. This is open to anyone, no registration required
The Journey sessions are held once a month to equip participants for the journey of faith. The intent for these discipleship workshops is to help form our faith as we learn to be followers of Jesus.
Upcoming Journey Sessions:
- November 17: Grief Support
- January 19: Heidelberg Confessions
- February 16: Sabbath
Craft Fair – Nov 8 & 9
New Life Women’s Connections is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Nov 8 & 9 to fundraise for their ministry. They have many different vendors from the New Life congregation coming to sell their own hand made crafts like candles, wood signs, art, pottery etc. It will be hosted at New Life Church from 5pm-9pm on Friday, Nov 8 and 9am-1pm on Saturday, Nov 9. Come out to support our women’s ministry and get some Christmas shopping done.
When:
Friday, November 8 at 5pm-9pm
Saturday, November 9 at 9am-1pm
Where:
New Life Church – 35270 Delair Road, Abbotsford, BC
Who:
If you want to learn more about the vendors coming follow @chrismas_art_market on Instagram for regular updates.
New Life Women’s Retreat – Nov 22-24
Registration is open for our 2024 Women’s Retreat!
This year we’re headed to the beautiful and cozy Charis Camp in Chiliwack!
Our theme this year is “I Have Overcome” based on John 16:33. We have Sarah Griffiths Hu joining us to walk through this passage and explore what it means for our everyday lives that Jesus has overcome. We’re planning a weekend full of fun and laughter and celebration, you won’t want to miss out!
All women are welcome. The cost will be $225. This includes two nights at camp, all the meals and some goodies that we are preparing for you!
You can pay with cash or cheque in person, or etransfer to giving@newlifecrc.ca and write Women’s Retreat in the memo line.
Registration closes October 31, 2024. Please email Sam Postma if you have any questions or concerns.
Men’s Breakfast
Men of New Life!
Join us for a morning of good food, great company, and conversations about the Men’s Ministry going forward at our upcoming Men’s Breakfast!
(sorry no bacon and eggs this time… it’ll be a continental breakfast)
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 9-10am
Location: Rm 303 (Upstairs)
Please RSVP so we can prepare enough food for everyone. You can do this online OR sign up today at the info booth after service.
If you have any questions, please talk to Geoff Veeneman or Pastor Shaun.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thanksgiving Breakfast – Oct 14
On Monday, Oct 14, we are having a thanksgiving pancake breakfast at 9am! This will be a meaningful time of fellowship and reflection. There will be no KidsChurch, Little Lights or Nursery available for this service. Many resources will be available to help your kids engage, like a colouring sheet and the family room if needed. We hope to see you all there!
- 9am – Welcome & Offering
- 9:15am – Breakfast
- 10am – Reflection
- 10:30am – Closing Blessing
Food Drive – Don’t forget to bring your non-perishable food items this weekend! This past Sunday, the deacons handed out pieces of paper with a non-perishable item written on it which are in high demand at the Gathering Markit. Please bring that item with you to church on Thanksgiving weekend (Sunday or Monday). These offerings will be donated next door to the Gathering Markit. This is a non profit grocery store that emphasis’ dignity, choice and convenience. They strive to provide a shopping experience that extends a helping hand to families facing short term financial challenges. It will be donated on Tuesday, Oct 15. If you lost your slip of paper or missed it on Sunday some of the items needed are coconut milk, tomato sauce, rice, pasta, tortillas, oil, granola bars, fruit snacks and flour.
The Journey – Sept 29
The next Journey workshop is scheduled for Sunday, September 29 at 6:30pm in room 303. This workshop will be about growing faith at home. The workshop will be led by Liz Tolkamp, Thrive Regional Connector, and former pastor of faith formation ministries at Willoughby Church in Langley. The workshop length is two hours. Refreshments will be available. This is open to anyone, no registration required. The Journey sessions are held once a month to equip participants for the journey of faith. The intent for these discipleship workshops is to help form our faith as we learn to be followers of Jesus.
Upcoming Journey Sessions:
- October 20: Acts
- November 17: Grief Support
- January 19: Heidelberg Confessions
New Life GEMS, Cadets & Youth Registration
Registration for all the midweek children and youth ministries are officially open! GEMS and Cadets are for kids in grades 3-7. GEMS is for the girls and runs on the first and third Tuesday of every month starting October 15, Cadets is for the boys and runs the second and fourth Tuesday of every month starting October 8. Switchlife is the youth program for grades 8-12 that runs on Thursday evenings. Switchlife’s first regular youth night will be on September 19, however there is a Youth Retreat called Reactivate which is on Sept 6-8. This is a retreat with all the youth of local Christian Reformed Churches hosted in Langley and is a great way to start off the year. Please register for these midweek ministries before September 30, all registration links are below. If you have questions about the GEMS and Cadets program, please contact Sam Postma. If you want to know more about Switchlife Youth, please contact Jacob Visser.
Start Dates:
Switchlife Youth – September 19 at 7pm
Cadets – October 8 at 6:30pm
GEMS – October 15 at 6:30pm
Registrations for these programs are due on September 30.
