The Sunday School year is nearly over. Just three more lessons remain for the month of May. We would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to the teachers who taught this year: Rachel Andrews, Kelly Daugherty, Lori Dundore and Susan Sarvady. Sunday School will start back up again in September.
As Spring brings new growth, there is a new opportunity to grow in God’s Word, as Pastor Radunzel is starting a new focus for Bible Study this month with a look at First and Second Thessalonians. Bible class begins at 10:45 AM in the upstairs Cafe area.
On February 27th, Pastor Patrick Feldhus from Belle Plaine, Minnesota officially accepted the call to become Pastor at New Life Church. His youngest daughter, Moriah, will be graduating from high school soon and then he and his family will move to this area and begin his service at our church. His Installation Service will be on Sunday, June 21st at 3:00 pm here at New Life. There will be a reception meal after the service. Please mark your calendars for this most special day and remember to pray for Pastor Feldhus and his family as they begin preparations for moving to the Lake Zurich area.
Wow, it is the last month of preschool and just like every year I am surprised how quickly it went by. The children will be very busy this month as we wrap up learning the final letters of the alphabet and the numbers nine and ten. Both classes will be learning about “Farming & Planting,” but participating in different activities. We will continue to practice for the “Spring Program” which will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00pm. All members of the church are invited to attend. Both classes will go to Volkening Heritage Farm on Wednesday, May 20th. During Jesus time the children will learn the following stories: “The Coming of the Holy Spirit, Faithful Stephen, Philip and the Ethiopian,” and “Jesus Blesses the Children.” Finally, we will end our school year on Thursday, May 28tth and Friday, May 29th with a special “Game Day” and “Ice Cream Party.” Thank you to Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Rachel for all their help this year, as well as all of you! I hope everyone has a fantastic summer break. I lookforward to seeing my returning students in the fall. Finally, Good Luck to the children who are off to Kindergarten in the fall!
- Mrs. Lori Dundore, Teacher/ Director
Creep, creep, buzz, buzz, click, click—the Little Sprouts will become junior entomologists as they begin the month of May with a unit on “Bugs.” The will have the chance to match some large plastic bugs, learn different buggy songs, and color and decorate a paper butterfly. We will also be busy as bees creating a special surprise to honor our mothers. Our last unit of the school year is “Down on the Farm” and there will be so many fun activities! The children will use their best listening skills with a Barnyard Bingo game, read some very silly farm stories, and even finger paint a pig with some “mud” (brown paint). The last week of school will include some extra fun craft projects and a special ice cream treat to celebrate our very last day.
Our Bible stories this month will be “Jesus Visits Mary and Martha”, “God Takes Care of the Birds”, “Jesus Returns to Heaven”, and “Jesus is Our Rock.
- Mrs. Rachel Andrews
Do you have a minute? Take a minute to celebrate! Take a minute to give thanks and praise to God for His recent gifts to New Life.
A Gift for Comfort, Health, and Stewardship: Thornton Heating Service, Inc. of Libertyville very generously donated and installed new HVAC units for the original areas of our building, including the chapel and fellowship hall. With reliable and improved heating and air conditioning, our building is more inviting and our energy bills are reduced.
A Gift for Outreach: On March 2nd, New Life’s electronic digital sign went live! This is a blessing that was about three years in the making and involved the time and talents of many. Our old sign, erected about 26 years ago, was removed from the pedestal, retrofitted with LED panels, and refurbished. We praise God for the monetary offerings designated for this project and for the labor costs donated by Patrick Dexter and DeSign Group Signage.
And my God will fully supply your every need, according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 4:19 (EHV)
This month Green Team learned about the Wright Brothers, Albert Einstein and Galileo. They created their very own telescopes and painted their “inventor” themed pine cars. The final meeting of the year will be on May 15th at 6:30 pm with the exciting Pinewood Derby. Get ready, get set, GO!
NEW MEETING DAYS: The Second and Fourth Friday of each month—6:30-8:00 PM
How is it possible that it is nearing time for Vacation Bible School again?! The dates are set—the week of July 27-31 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM each morning. It is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun with friends—singing, playing, eating snacks, creating crafts and, most importantly, learning about the Word of God. Please remember to invite any children you know (family, friends, neighbors, etc.) and have them mark their calendars to include this week of VBS in their summer schedules.
Finding it difficult to read small print? Could your eyes appreciate a break? Four copies of the large print version of the hymnal are now available for use. These will be located on the table to your left as you enter the chapel. Pick one up or ask an usher for one to use during the service. Please return it after the service. These were purchased with the remaining donations for the 2021 Christian Worship hymnals and resource books. If you would like a copy for home use, they can be purchased through Northwestern Publishing House.
While updating Ministry plans for the next fiscal year it was noted that again the Elder's plan includes assisting members or friends of New Life with emergency assistance. Emergency assistance is often needed due to weather related emergencies. Be mindful that New Life has access to equipment and tools not always readily available to the person in need. Examples include generators, chainsaws, etc. Often times it may be as simple as just needing some extra hands to address a need. So, in the event you need help, please do not hesitate to call. To request assistance, simply call church at 847-438-5018 and leave a message.