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Volume 21 Issue 6 June 2020

(by John Motz, pastor)

Worship with Sanitizer, Masks, Distance and Joy!

After nearly 3 months under the stay at home order, New Life is beginning the Reopening

process this Sunday, May 31st! We will reopen our Sunday morning worship service in the

sanctuary, worship with sanitizer, masks, distance and joy! We will also continue utilizing

the technology of the “live-stream” worship concurrently each Sunday morning at 9:00, en-

couraging many to continue to worship in this way as we navigate health concerns and deal

with the seating limitations due to social distancing rules.

Some changes you will notice: As you enter the sanctuary you will be greeted with love as

usual, but instead of a handshake you will be offered of hand sanitizer. As we gather, and

especially when we sing, we will request that all wear a mask over your nose and mouth.

Masks (recommended/optional) will be available for you in the Narthex if you don’t already

have one. As you move into the Sanctuary for worship, you will see that many of the pews

will be blocked off, encouraging safe distancing and reducing our seating capacity. And with

all these changes, I also expect that we will experience a greater sense of joy in our worship-

ing together experience.

This Phase One of the process does not include any children’s programing (Sunday school or

nursery care) but that will be coming soon. It also will not include our normal fellowship...

A Christ Centered, Bible Based, Spirit Empowered, Prayer Dependent,

Ministry Minded Church “Where new life is found in Christ”

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Parents Prayer Zoom

Because we live in a compli-cated and challenging world, the burden on a parents heart for their children (even after they’ve grown) can be overwhelming. Yet, we are not invited to despair, but to pray for these ongoing rela-tionships and needs. If you are a parent and would like a little extra support, then join us via Zoom on Thurs-day evening, June 25 at 7:00 for a time of sharing and praying together. The link to join the group is https://fresno.zoom.us/j/94306884490 (or just type in the 11 numbers to join the meeting if you are already on Zoom). Please keep in mind that the time of sharing and praying for one another and our precious families is confidential. We are in this together and God will see it through!

CONGRATULATIONS

2020 GRADUATES!

(Pastor John cont.)

...at the conclusion of the service (that may take a little

longer to reinstitute). We will be carefully and prayerful-

ly navigate through these coming months toward a new

normalcy, but all the while using the technology that has

served us so well during the shut-down to continue to

allow us to serve the needs of the church and communi-

ty better than ever.

New Life Distance Barbecue

Sunday afternoon June 14th we will gather (or not) for a

barbecue lunch together (or not). What I mean by that

is a barbecue (chicken) will be prepared for all the New

Life family at 12 noon. If you would like to gather, bring

a lawn chair and a hat as we with distance and enjoy

lunch together out on the lawn. If you are not comforta-

ble gathering just yet, please come anyway, and a drive-

thru line for the lunch will also be available to pick up

the lunch made with love for you!

Wednesday morning

Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study

As we begin our reopening process at New Life, our

men’s breakfast/Bible study will continue to post a video

devotional each Wednesday that corresponds with the

text and theme of the lesson for that day. Soon we will

begin to meet again for breakfast and the study time to-

gether while still posting the corresponding mid-week

devotion on Facebook. The day of physically gathering

at Brooks Ranch (Wednesdays at 6:30)has not yet been

determined, but is coming soon. Updates and more in-

formation will be on its way!

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God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NLT)

Life can be really tough at times especially during these times of the new normal. I get it people let you

down, situations let us down. We experience heartache, disappointment and all these difficult things can

sometimes make you want to give up on God. When you experience tough times, what do you do? Where do you

go? Who do you lean on?

The Bible tells us that He is our refuge and strength. He wants to be where you go when things are tough.

When you don’t know how your going to make through the day in this boredom.

For our seniors of this year class, I bet we might be asking God some really tough questions right now.

Trust me class of 2020 you are love and not forgotten. Trust God his plan is not finished yet. God wants

to be your source of wisdom. When things aren’t going the way you expected, He wants to be the one you

turn to. God wants to be your help when things get tough.

I get it things look a little different right now and life has been challenging for all of us. Be thankful

we have hope in Jesus and we are not alone.

In these times we need to be getting closer to God, letting Him take control of all our situations. I get

it we could chose friends, the internet, Netflix or maybe food for comfort. But, God is the only true

light and He is the only answer.

We are opening back up, with caution both high school and jr. high student ministries. I bet we all missed

each other and missed the hanging out aspect of youth group. My prayer is that God allows to grow using

his method of the gospel. Please parents if you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact

me.

New Life Student Ministry Hour

Sunday Nights 6 pm to 8 pm (9th thru 12th)

Wednesday Nights 6 pm to 7:45 pm (6th thru 8th)

Sunday School will have a new twist as we begin to open up the Church services. They will not be meeting

in person on Sunday mornings. Instead we will be connecting through Right Now Media and doing lessons to

share as family through out the week. Please see me for info and how to do this. Also a prize will be re-

warded for those that faithfully complete the lessons.

Please be on the look out for up coming events, we will be having a graduation soon at New Life to honor

our gradates here is a list of our graduates so you may be praying for them.

Andrew Fuentes Brooklyn Jenkins

Joelle Zaragoza Desiree Escalera

Blessing,

Pastor Jose Fuentes

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We Are Family! Help celebrate these special occasions!

JUNE

Birthdays

6/02 Corky Schroeder

6/05 Marley Costley

6/06 Peter Friesen

6/08 Tennesee Jenkins

6/09 Val Templeton

6/09 Cheryl Brumett

6/09 Crystal Stephens

6/12 Holland Koehn

6/12 Patrick Bailey Jr.

6/12 Joey Lauerman

6/15 Dianna Slay

6/16 Andrew Fuentes

6/17 Pam Schroeder

6/21 Margo Rios

6/23 Ronald Slay

6/27 Jackson Wells

6/29 Larry Frice

JUNE

Anniversaries

6/11 John & Laurie Motz

6/19 Nathan & Athena Gonzales

6/22 Dave & Barb Beltz

6/24 Corky & Pam Schroeder

6/25 Tyler & Brittany Button

TREASURER’S REPORT 2020

As of May 24th, our General Fund giving is $13005.68. Faithful givers,

thank you!

“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the

land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13)

In Christ,

Mary Monaghan

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Bible Study

Video 9am on

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Jr. High

Youth 6pm

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High

School

Youth 6pm

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Bible Study

Video 9am on

FB

Jr. High

Youth 6pm

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High School

Youth 6pm

New Life

Distance BBQ

12noon

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Bible Study

Video 9am on

FB

Jr. High

Youth 6pm

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NLCC

Board

Meeting

6:30pm

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Bible Study

Video 9am on

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Jr. High

Youth 6pm

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Parents

Prayer

zoom

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High

School

Youth 6pm

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NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2124 First Street

Atwater, CA 95301 209-358-8885

Men’s Bible Study will resume at

Brooks Ranch, Wednesday mornings,

sometime soon. Stay tuned!