Go away! What would you do if you read that on a doormat when you came to the front door of a home? I’ll tell you what I would do…I would go away. That would be a clear announcement that I or any visitor was not welcome. Unfortunately, too many churches seem to have that doormat on the front porch of their churches (it’s invisible by the way). We are comfortable with the people that attend our churches but we aren’t that interested in bringing in new folks. Sure, we’ll be glad to take your offerings, but we’re not sure we want to adapt to or deal with your needs. New Life United Methodist Church strives to break that unwelcoming attitude with a church slogan (and philosophy) of “A Church That Loves!” We love God, we love one another and we strive to love those who are outside of our church family. No, we aren’t the only church with that attribute, there are many, but we want to be yours! If you live locally or are visiting our beautiful region, why not stop in to say hi and stay for worship and “the best free coffee in town!” Pastor Chris Yount APRIL 12, 2018 New Life e-news “A Church That Loves!” We invite you to join us this Sunday, April 15th, 2018, at a short Communion Service at 8:30am or at one of our Worship services, which are at 9:00 & 10:30am, as Elizabeth Yount continues the series: "The Power of a Redeemed Life" and shares this week’s message entitled: “Believing Thomas” which is based on John 20:18-29 & John 11:7-16. Do you ever have doubts about your faith or even about God? You are in great company...come join us this Sunday as Elizabeth Yount shares the story about “Believing Thomas!”

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Page 1: New Life · Go away! What would you do if you read that on a doormat when you came to the front door of a home? I’ll tell you what I would do…I would go away. That would be a

Go away! What would you do if you read that on a doormat when you came to the front door of a home? I’ll tell you what I would do…I would go away. That would be a clear announcement that I or any

visitor was not welcome. Unfortunately, too many churches seem to have that doormat on the front porch of their churches

(it’s invisible by the way). We are comfortable with the people that attend our churches but we aren’t that interested in bringing in new folks. Sure, we’ll be glad to take your offerings, but we’re not

sure we want to adapt to or deal with your needs. New Life United Methodist Church strives to break

that unwelcoming attitude with a church slogan (and philosophy) of “A Church That Loves!” We love God, we love one another and we strive to love those who

are outside of our church family. No, we aren’t the only church with that attribute, there are many, but

we want to be yours! If you live locally or are visiting our beautiful region, why not stop in to say hi and

stay for worship and “the best free coffee in town!” Pastor Chris Yount

APRIL 12, 2018

New Life e-news

“A Church That Loves!”

We invite you to join us this Sunday, April 15th, 2018, at a short Communion Service at 8:30am or at one of our Worship services, which are at 9:00 & 10:30am, as Elizabeth Yount continues the

series: "The Power of a Redeemed Life" and shares this week’s message entitled: “Believing Thomas” which is based on

John 20:18-29 & John 11:7-16. Do you ever have doubts about your faith or even about God?

You are in great company...come join us this Sunday as Elizabeth Yount shares the story about “Believing Thomas!”

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