New Springs News

View Online August 4, 2016 Newsletter This year, Pastor Corey and Pastor Dave are preaching through the Gospel of Mark. ​This Sunday we will be in Mark 9:14-32. Join us for Worship at 10:00 a.m. From Pastor Dave Dear Friends, Our fall schedule is coming together. Tentatively, the Alpha Marriage Course will be offered on Sunday evenings, starting on September 11. Financial Peace University will be offered on Monday evenings, starting on September 12. Christianity Explored will be offered on Wednesday evenings, starting on September 14. Our leadership team for Jobs For Life will be taking their online Core training course beginning mid-August, and will finish by the first part of October. As we go, we'll make a decision about offering Jobs For Life, either starting in October or waiting until the new year. Stay tuned for details and any changes! How can you help? Corey and I are inviting you to look at these opportunities in a different way. Normally, you'd look at the church calendar and ask, "Am I interested in this? Do I need help in this area? Is this a subject about which I'd like to learn more?" Then, you would sign up for a course. Or not. We want you to participate in any of the courses that are of interest to you. But we also want you to see these courses as our gift to the community, not our programming for our needs. These courses are the primary way in which we're attempting to serve the community in which we live this fall. So, the questions we're asking are, "Who do I know who could use help in their marriage? Who do I know who is struggling financially? Who do I know who is searching spiritually? Who do I know who is needing meaningful help with their future and career? How can I reach out to them? How can I invite them? How can I...Read more here. PRAYERS AND HELP NEEDED FOR JENNIFER DENNIS Jennifer Dennis is a part of our church family. On Sunday she had a fall and severely fractured her ankle. She lives by herself. We can help by providing meals for her and remembering to pray for her. Thank you, to Darla King, for setting up a Meal Train for Jennifer. Just click here to sign up to provide a meal for Jennifer. Pictured: Darla, Erica, and Jennifer JOBS FOR LIFE LEADERSHIP TEAM OPPORTUNITY This fall our congregation will offer, for the first time, Jobs for Life. We encourage you to check out their website, www.jobsforlife.org. Our leadership team has signed up for the Core Training Course, and will start that course online in the next couple of weeks. We can add additional people to the course. If you would like to learn about the Jobs For Life approach and philosophy, and if you're willing to commit four hours a week (online, so you choose the time that's right for you) for six weeks starting on August 15, please contact Pastor Dave at dave@newspringscommunity.org. COLLECTION DATE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 14 SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR MEADOW LANE ELEMENTARY We are collecting school supplies for Meadow Lane Elementary. Please bring your donations by August 14. BONUS: It's Tax Free Weekend! No taxes on school supplies this weekend, August 5 - 7. ​ OFFICE SCHEDULE The secretary will be in the office next week only on Wednesday and Thursday, August 10 and 11. The office will not be open on Monday and Tuesday. SMALL GROUPS No Men's Group next Thursday, August 11. ​Dave Moore and Shamus Johnson invite any and all of the men of the congregation to join us on Thursday mornings at 6:00 a.m. at New Springs Community. Check in with the guys of the church, share about what's happening in your life, and about the journey of faith. All are welcome. Contact Dave (dave@newspringscommunity.org) or Shamus (shamusj1@yahoo.com) for more details. For a complete list of Small Groups, visit our website here. ​ ​VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ​Each Sunday we need two people to serve in the Nursery and in Children's Church. ​Please prayerfully consider signing up today! Click here to volunteer. ​Foster Parents Needed Currently, Jackson County has 1,767 children in foster care and only 508 licensed homes. Our goal is to increase the number of foster homes in your county so that foster children can stay within their own community. To that end, Healthy Families is once again hosting information meetings that are open to anyone interested in foster parenting. The Most Rewarding Challenge: an introduction to foster parenting Thursday, August 25th – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Foster Adopt Connect 18600 E. 37th Terrace Independence, MO 64057 Reserve your spot TODAY at http://1event.info/FosterChallenge16a Monday, September 12th – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wornall Road Baptist Church - Meeting Room 1 400 W. Meyer Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64113 Reserve your spot TODAY at http://1event.info/FosterChallenge16 Visit us at newspringscommunity.org