New Life Community Church, Atwater, CA

Advent Series—”Great Expecta􏰀tions” #4—Love Isaiah 7:14

Advent Series—”Great Expecta􏰀tions” #4—Love
Isaiah 7:14 

Each Advent season, the level of expectancy grows we as draw nearer to Christmas. For centuries before the birth of Jesus, there had been a growing expecta􏰀tion that one day the Savior would come, but questions lingered: “when would He come?”; “why was He coming?”; and “what would he do/bring?” Today, we will look at yet another Old Testament expectatiu􏰀on that Jesus fulfilled and the blessings we receive because of Him. Today we’ll consider the Love offered to the world because of the Gi􏰁ft of Jesus. 

Advent Series—”Great Expectations” #3—Joy Isaiah 9:1‐4

Advent Series—”Great Expectations” #3—Joy
Isaiah 9:1‐4 

Each Advent season, the level of expectancy grows we as draw nearer to Christmas. For centuries before the birth of Jesus, there had been a growing expectation􏰀on that one day the Savior would come, but questions lingered: “when would He come?”; “why was He coming?”; and “what would he do/bring?” Today, we will look at yet another Old Testament expectation 􏰀on that Jesus fulfilled and the blessings we receive because of Him. Today we’ll consider the Joy offered to the world because the Lord has come. 

New Series—”Expectation􏰀s” #2—Peace Isaiah 9:6‐7

New Series—”Expectati􏰀ons” #2—Peace
Isaiah 9:6‐7 

During the weeks leading up to Christmas (the season we call Advent) we enter a 􏰀time of waiti􏰀ng expectantly for the celebra􏰀tion of Christ’s birth. For centuries before the birth of Jesus, there had been a growing expectati􏰀on that one day the Savior would come, but “when would He come?”; “why would He come?”; and “what would He do/bring?” were sti􏰀ll to be answered. In these weeks we will look at the Old Testament expectati􏰀ons that Jesus fulfills and the blessings we receive. Today we’ll consider the peace of Christ and how to hold onto it during this 􏰀me of year. 

New Series—”Expectations” #1—Hope Isaiah 9

New Series—”Expectations” #1—Hope
Isaiah 9 

During the weeks leading up to Christmas (the season we call Advent) we enter a time of waiting expectantly for the celebration of Christ’s birth. For centuries before the birth of Jesus, there had been a  growing expectation that one day the Savior would come, but “when would He  come?”; “why would He come?”; and “what would He do/bring?” were still to be answered. In these weeks we will look at the Old Testament expectations that Jesus fulfills and the blessings we receive. 

Question Everything (part 6) “Can I Find Peace?” Psalm 100

Question Everything (part 6) “Can I Find Peace?” Psalm 100 

Today we conclude our series on the book of Psalms focused on the deep questions of life (“Question Everything”). We yearn for peace, yet it seems so elusive. The circumstances of our lives often leave us feeling stuck, cheated or frustrated; peace seems far away. The Psalmist addresses our condition with an invitation to give thanks. 

Question Everything (part 5) “Does My Life Have a Purpose?”

Question Everything (part 5) “Does My Life Have a Purpose?” Psalm 57 

Today we continue through our series on the book of Psalms focused on the deep questions that life often poses ("Question Everything”). In the book of Psalms (an ancient collection of songs/prayers) we will find Biblical answers for many such questions. We often wonder if our life matter, especially when things aren’t going our way. David writes this Psalm (57) when things are not going well for him (while hiding in a cave) yet reveals to us the path to purpose. 

God has a purpose for you, but __________________ 

 God has a purpose for you, and if ________ 

__________, He will _________________! 

Question Everything (Part 4) “Will Life Ever Get Better?”

Question Everything (Part 4)  “Will Life Ever Get Better?”  Psalm 88 & 89

We  continue on through our series on the book of Psalms focused on the deep questions that life often poses (”Question Everything”).   In the book of Psalms (an ancient collection of songs/prayers) we will find Biblical answers for many such questions.  Many Psalms are bright and cheery but some seem to flounder in the midst of hardship and loss.   Sometimes during the ups and downs of life, the downs last longer than we’d like, and we begin to wonder “will life ever get better?”  If you’ve been there (or are there), then  today’s lament in Psalm 88 is for you.

Jill Johnson's Service 11-09-19

"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me."  John 14:1

Question Everything (part 3) “Is Something Wrong with Me?”

Question Everything (part 3) “Is Something Wrong with Me?” Psalm 32 

Today we begin a fresh look at the book of Psalms called “Question Everything”. In the book of Psalms (an ancient collection of songs/prayers) we will find Biblical answers to some of our most pressing questions of today. We also find that our questions are not new, but profoundly human. To- day we’ll look at Psalm 32, to wrestle with that gnawing feeling that says “something is wrong with me”: “I’ve done wrong”, “I’ve been wronged” or simply “I am wrong”. If you wonder/wrestle with this, we’ll discover what we can do about it today. 

Freedom comes through _____________
Joy comes through ________________

 _________________ flows where grace is applied.

Called to Community By Pastor of Student Ministries Jose Fuentes

Called to Community 

By Pastor of Student Ministries Jose Fuentes

We are designed to be part of God’s people. God offers us true community through the church that we can not find anywhere else. When you come to realize that Christ is in you, and that Christ is in me, our eyes will be opened to the possibilities of Christian community in a whole new way.