[Friends] Weekly NCPC Pastoral Newsletter

[Rev. Christian D Boyd]

Peace of Christ be with you all as we Live, Love, and Serve together to the
glory of God!

 

SCRIPTURE FOR SUNDAY

Psalm 27:1, 4-9; Matthew 4:12-23

Meditation: "The Deadliest Catch: The Jesus Story"

 

Watchword for the Week - "God is faithful; by him you were called into the
fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." -1 Corinthians 1:9
Thought for the Week - WHEN WE OPEN our lives to Jesus and his friends, he
changes us inwardly. He says, "Come with me, and I will reshape you,
recreate you, reform you." Jesus accepts us as we are but never leaves us as
we are. . The love that woos us, the love that draws us, also changes us.
But we don't sit back and do nothing. Although grace is opposed to earning,
grace is not opposed to effort. If we want to experience the change that
Jesus can bring, we need to cooperate with him. - Trevor Hudson and Stephen
D. Bryant, The Way of Transforming Discipleship

 

 

NOTES

Check out the Blog:  <http://www.newcreationpc.org/blog/>
http://www.newcreationpc.org/blog/ We are open for any articles. . .
especially ones which are unashamedly spiritual, inspirational, stories that
help remind us who we are and whose we are. 

 

Ash Wednesday Service - Desserts Needed. The Ash Wednesday service at
Westminster PC on Feb 3rd will kick off our joint Presbyterian Lenten Study.
We (NCPC) have agreed to provide desserts for 100 people. Please sign up (or
email  <mailto:secretaryncpc at aol.com> Gerry) if you plan to provide a
dessert (or two).

 

Lenten Study with Belleville Westminster and First United will begin on Ash
Wednesday, then for the rest of the Wednesdays we will be at First United on
Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12. Dinner: 5:20 - 6:25 pm  (catered by Nonna's);
Worship: 6:30 - 6:45 pm, led by Combined Praise Band (NCPC band members, let
me know if any of you want to participate in this);  6:45 - 7:30 pm Feb. 13
- speaker, Martha Grace Reese, the author of the book we will be using,
"Unbinding Your Heart" which is on how we become effective Evangelizing
Congregations, 6:45 - 7:00, Feb 20, 27, Mar 5, 12 Greg, Alex, Christian, &
Michelle introduce chapter, outline discussion; 7:00 - 7:25 - small group
discussion; 7:25 - 7:30 - closing song and prayer.  Next Sunday we will have
15 books ready to be picked up by those who desire to participate (or a the
least, read along in a self study. . . and work with me on it).

 

Administrator Search - Unfortunately, we have begun the search for a new
administrator who will transition into Gerry's chair (but never replace
her). If you or any one you know is interested (15 hrs/wk), have them mail
or email their resume and cover letter to Gerry or me. Interviews will begin
soon so Gerry can help in the transition process.

 

Bible Studies - We will be finishing up this month the Book of Acts and 2nd
Samuel. Acts study group will be meeting Sunday, the 27th at 5pm, Hart's
Starbucks. 2nd Samuel on Wednesday the 23 and 30th at 7pm, also at Hart's
Starbucks. Start thinking about other books to study which will happen after
Lent (the Letter of James has already been one suggestion). During Lent, the
Sunday group will be exploring the PC(USA) Study Catechism, while the
Wednesday night group will be the Lenten Study with Westminster and First
United in Belleville.


W.I.T.S. - Web Information & Technology Services in STL collects and
refurbishes or recycles computers and all peripherals.  There is a $5 fee
for recylcing computer monitors, and a $10 feel for televisions.  The org.
refurbishes computers, printers, laptops, etc., then gives them to low
income households and college students.  Anything not in good condition or
out of date, is then properly recycled.  They train people to work on these
computers as well.  A flier with their information as well as a business
card was on the info table.

 

 

SMALL GROUP NEWS 

Bowling-Jan 27 @ Stars & Stripes bowling lanes (Scott AFB) after church.
Those needed access to the base can ride with someone.  We'll leave directly
from Cavins.  Snack bar for lunch is available.

 

Logan's Roadhouse will be a good place for the next 'Break Bread Together"
supper group. At the Potluck on Sunday it was suggested that we go to
restaurants then post reviews on our Blog. Watch out world for the NCPC
Restaurant critics!!

 

Theology on Tap - if anyone has another suggestion and there is interest
around it, we will go there for Feb.

 

We have an offer for a group rate on Blues tickets. See Gerry or me for more
info.

 

Trampoline Dodge ball - I am looking for someone pick up the ball on this
one and give us a date and time

 

Movie and Discussion - I am looking for someone pick up the ball on this one
and give us a date and time

 

Prayer Walkers - Check your calendars for a Friday or Saturday in Feb. to
pray and walk the mall in Fairview Heights.

 

Needed - 2-3 people who have the spiritual gift of prayer and intercession.
See me for more info.

 

 

SERVICE

As you think about New Creation, its culture and its particular vision,
mission, and values, where do you see God calling us to serve as a
community, as a missionary society of the one Church of Jesus Christ?

 

 

Peace and blessings!

cdb

 

Rev. Christian Dominic Boyd

 

Pastor, New Creation PC(USA) in O'Fallon, IL

& Staff, Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

Mob: 618.292.8583

www.NewCreationPC.org

Enriching our community 
through vibrant, Christ-centered relationships...
one life at a time.

(2 Cor 5:17)

 

"God is personal, not private. . . so is discipleship in Christ"

 

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