OCTOBER CALENDAR Printed copies of the October special events calendar are available at the information center. You may also access the calendar online at newlifeprovidence.com

TUTORS Literacy tutors are needed for at-risk elementary school stu-dents in Norfolk. For more in-formation or to sign up, contact the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) at 623-6001.

DC SOAKING PRAYER The Soaking Prayer Ministry at Deep Creek is looking for those interested in being a part of the ministry team. If you are inter-ested or would like to learn more, Contact Krystle Talavera at 757-477-0643 or email her at mom2cka2@gmail.com.

LEC BANQUET The annual fund-raising ban-quet for the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) will be held on Friday, October 18th, at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased by calling the LEC at 623-6001.

ATTENDANCE September 21 & 22 ....... 2,813

Registration is open for our fall line-up of Primetime classes! Be sure to pick up a brochure in the lobby and register before October 1st. Classes begin October 2nd and are listed below:

BABY DEDICATION Our next baby dedication will be held Saturday & Sunday, October 19th & 20th. An orientation will be held Saturday, October 12th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, at the KV campus, for those who have never dedicated a child at New Life Provi-dence. If you are a mem-ber of NLP and have a child you would like to dedicate, call Rolinda at 673-6300 by Wednes-day, October 9th for more information.

Jennifer Sortino passed into eternity on Septem-ber 13, 2013 after a long illness. She was 45. She is survived by her husband, Ed, Sr.; her children:

Edward Sortino, Jr., Alyssa Sortino Wallace, Alexandria Sortino, and Jacob Sortino; and three grandchildren: Isabella, Gabrielle, and Vincent.

Jen had a deep love for the Lord, inspired faith in others, and lived every moment to its fullest. She had a particular compassion for children and orphans. She was a K4 teacher at StoneBridge School and was the head of the children’s ministry at New Life at Western Branch before they began attending the NLP Deep Creek campus.

A celebration of Jen’s life was held at NLP Kempsville on September 21st. Memorial contributions may be made to: https://www. youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/in-memory-of-jen-/88367.

Help! My Faith Won’t Work Rhodonna Boyd

Kingdom Business Jason Benedict

Saving Your Marriage Before It Begins! Kevin Turpin

More Than a Contract Sheri Grant and Steve Carlin

Praying for Others Fernando and Judy Marroquin

Playing Piano by Ear David Lawrence

The Book of Romans (in English and Spanish)

Juan Milla

Worldwide Perspectives (12 weeks) Doug Chandler

Kempsville: Wednesday Nights @ 6:30 PM Plus Dinner and programs for Children and Teens

Girls with Swords (for women only) Betsy Kurrle

Becoming Disciples of Christ Sonya Austin

The Seven C’s of History Rick Homesly

Leading Life Groups Kent Mack

Dynamic Marriage (9 weeks) Fred and Nancy Morales

Dynamic Marriage (9 weeks) Jonathan & Latrina Hall

Kempsville – Tuesday Nights @ 7:00 PM

Deep Creek: Wednesday Nights @ 7:00 PM Plus Dinner (no children’s program)

We believe…

♦ You matter to God.

♦ Heaven and Hell are real.

♦ Jesus, God’s Son, died because of your sin, and rose again.

♦ When you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are saved.

♦ The Bible is true and relevant for your life.

♦ The Holy Spirit will give you the power to live a life of victory.

Transethnicity

We are a church that intentionally seeks to transcend our cultural and ethnic differences by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

September 28-29, 2013

Pastor Dan & Rhonda Backens

A Spiritual Father

I have a wonderful father. His name is Vern and he is 82 years old. Dad has taught me the value of hard work, getting a good education, and having a sense of humor. He has been faithful to his church for 60 years and to my mom for even longer. He still actively runs our family ranch, but is also always planning the next big trip with Mom to some far off place! He has truly blessed me with a good family name. I love dad. The Bible says that in addition to natural fathers, God gives us spiritual fathers. These are men who form us spiritually and prepare us for service in the body of Christ. Over a lifetime, you can have many spiritual fathers; in different seasons of your life, each may play a critical role in your maturing in God. Jack Hayford is a spiritual father to me. In the early days of the renewal movement in South Dakota, I was pastoring in a very rural area in a small church. I didn’t have an opportunity to go to seminary and I had no one to guide me in the things of the Spirit. To grow spiritually I was really on my own, so I listened to Pastor Jack’s weekly sermon on local Christian radio, ordered his teaching tapes, and read his books. I found him to be deeply spiritual and yet very practical. I could really relate to him. Over time, I met Pastor Jack personally and, with that, his influence in my life intensified even more. He has profoundly shaped my theology, my view of church, and my understanding of the Spirit’s work. Not long ago someone who did not know my history with Dr. Hayford said to me, “You remind me of Jack Hayford.” That was the greatest compliment possible for a spiritual son.

Pastor Dan

Welcome, guests!Welcome, guests!Welcome, guests!Welcome, guests! To help you feel a little more at home, here’s a snapshot of what to expect.

Our worship includes a variety of musical styles, all having the primary purpose of exalting the Lord. Some songs will have a gospel feel, others will have a contemporary flavor, and some will be traditional.

During worship you may see:

♦ Raising of hands

♦ Spontaneous singing

♦ Clapping

♦ Public prophecy

♦ Special music by the choir and worship team

Whatever the style, we hope you find our worship to be wholeheart-ed unto the Lord and done with a spirit of excellence.

You will find that the dress here is semi-casual. Upon your arrival, childcare for your baby or toddler and classes for your 3-year-olds through kindergarten are in Kids Cove, the wing on the west side of the building (Kempsville campus) or Kids Creek at the north end of the building (Deep Creek). Elementary age children attend the worship portion of the service with their families until they are released to their age-appropriate ministry.

A typical service lasts about 100 minutes and divides approximately according to this schedule:

Praise & worship 30 minutes Ministry time 10 minutes Announcements, offering & 15 minutes Release of children Practical teaching 45 minutes

New Life Providence offers seven worship services in a variety of sizes and venues. Pick up a full schedule at the information center.

NEXT STEPS MEETING FOR NEW BELIEVERS TODAY! If you have recently committed (or re-committed) your life to the Lord, we invite you to join the service pastors immediately after service. The goal of this meeting is for our pastors to meet you and to recommend some “next steps” for securing your faith’s foundation. The meeting will be brief (15 minutes) and well worth your time.

Kempsville: room 142; Deep Creek: room 221

EWES WOMEN'S BREAKFAST

“I've Got A Testimony”

Speakers: Sandra Rollins & Ann Grandy

Saturday October 5, 2013 8:30–11:00 AM, NLP Kempsville auditorium

Donation $10 in advance; $15 after October 2nd. Register online at www.ewesministries.org. For more information, call Helen at 857-5811.

Join GO Church for a region-wide prayer walk on Saturday, October 5th. Meet at Mount Trashmore, shelter #4 at 7:00 AM to prayer walk the park for about an hour and then end with a time of worship and corporate prayer for our region.

Minister

Sandra Christmas

EWES Founder/

Director

OPPORTUNITIES FROM OTHER MINISTRIES

booster

Come and be treated like royalty! This year’s DNA young woman's booster, Divine Inheritance, is a formal event on the Spirit of Norfolk!!! Sunday, October 20th, 5:30-8:30 PM $40 ticket includes: cruise, dinner, and DNA booster event! Tickets are on sale at church offices, information centers, or at newlifeprovidence.com.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF NLP?

New Life Providence encourages all who know the Lord and share the vision of this ministry to consider be-coming church members. Membership provides many benefits and has reasona-ble responsibilities. We

would welcome you as a part of our church family. Membership is open to those age 18 and older. It is a simple process.

The Discovery Seminar is offered three times each year and is required for all those seeking membership in order to understand our history, values, and practices. Discovery Seminar is scheduled in two parts: an all-day Saturday portion (light breakfast, lunch, and childcare are provided), plus the Sunday evening one week later (childcare provided).

The next Discovery Seminar will be October 19th & 27th at the Kempsville campus. To allow us to plan for childcare and meals, pre-registration is required. Brochures with details and registration forms are available at the information center.

New Life Providence has three campuses:

Kempsville (KV) Campus 1244 Thompkins Lane • Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-227-6930 • 757-228-1696 (fax)

Ghent (GH) Campus 1420 Colonial Avenue • Norfolk, VA 23517

Renovation now underway!

Deep Creek (DC) Campus 423 Shell Road • Chesapeake, VA 23323

757-673-6300 • 757-673-7274 (fax)

We are a member church of New Life Ministries International and The Mosaix Global Network.

Follow us at: newlifeprovidence.com newlifeprovidencechurch @nlpchurch

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Calling all singers to be part of a mega

choir for our Christmas celebra�on!

Rehearsals will be held at both Kempsville

and Deep Creek campuses on Thursday

evenings, 7:00 – 9:00 )*.

The cantata performances will be Satur-

day and Sunday, December 14th

and 15th

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For more informa�on, contact Manuela

at worship@newlifeprovidence.com or

227-6930.

VIRGINIA BEACH JUSTICE INITIATIVE

The Virginia Beach Justice Initiative (VBJI) is a non-profit ministry for people with a passion to see an end to the atrocity of human trafficking.

Join us as we pray, raise aware-ness, advocate, and work to set the captives free and put an end to slavery. God hears the cries of the desperate, moves on their behalf, and wants to use His people. Come join us! Visit our Facebook page for more information, or email:

justice.vb@gmail.com. Our next meeting: Thursday, October 3rd,

7:00 PM at the Kempsville campus.