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New Brighton Christian Church 1500 29th Avenue NW

New Brighton, MN 55112 Phone: 651.633.7152 Email: office@nbcc.cc

Website: www.nbcc.cc

Today 9:00AM Sunday School

10:00AM Worship Service

Wee Worship (Ages 3-K) Rm.203*

Jr. Worship (1st-5th grade) Rm. 200*

(*both dismissed during the worship service)

Monday 7:00PM New Brighton small group, Camarse’s

Steve Zacharias’s Birthday

Tuesday 1:00PM Senior men’s small group

Harold & Doris Sunheim’s Anniversary

Wednesday 10:00AM Maplewood small group at Mens’ home

9:00PM Softball—Freedom

Matt & Ginger Buffington’s Anniversary

Thursday Dave Reber’s Birthday

Saturday 4:30PM Anoka small group—Kotaska’s

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New Brighton Christian Church

Love God. Love People.

Share the Good News.

July 27, 2014

Does God really answer prayer?

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Welcome to

New Brighton Christian Church.

We’re glad you’ve come to

worship with us today.

The Lord's Supper… is our weekly commemoration of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We invite all who profess Jesus as their Lord and Savior to take the bread and the juice, and to eat and drink after prayer and reflection.

Lawn mowing volunteers needed for August 18! If you can volunteer for one or more weeks this summer, please contact Don Philippy @952-452-2472 or donlin7@msn.com. You can also sign up on the bulletin board. July 28, Tim Sundstrom. Thank you for your services.

Enjoy great camping, fellowship, prayer and more on the Lake! July 27-Aug. 2 7th/8th grades –group A

If you haven’t registered or applied for a scholarship, NOW is your last chance to get up to the north woods for a fun time with folks from many churches. Register online (www.pinehavencamp.org/registration.html or pick up a form on the table in the lobby.

Softball Season is almost over! The last two games before the tournament (August 13) are:

July 30 9P—Freedom—Our Savior DC August 6, 6P—Hansen 3—Messiah Lutheran

When there is an urgent need in the congregation, prayer is the most powerful weapon we possess, and it can be wielded by anyone at anytime. If you would like to join with us in prayer as the need arises, to be added to the telephone prayer chain, please contact Ann Dewing: 763-572-1314. If you would like to be added to the email prayer chain, please contact Maureen Nielsen: m-niel@comcast.net.

A Big Thank You and job well done to our worship team of Reggie, Jeff, Raymond, Miriam and Joe for leading worship at the adult week-end camp at Pine Haven last weekend.

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THIS

CONGREGATION is

a part of the restoration

movement within the

church of Jesus Christ

that for over a century

and a half has sought to return to the church as established by

Christ in the New Testament. To do this, we follow no creed but

Christ and accept the Bible as our only rule of faith. We are not

the only Christians but Christians only. We wear no man-made

labels or titles. We are not led by a hierarchy, but rather by men

and women of faith who are filled with the Holy Spirit. In

following the Bible’s example for Christianity, we follow its basic

outline of salvation:

WE ARE SAVED . . .

By grace: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not

from yourselves, it is a gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Ephesians 2:8-9

Through faith: “...having been buried with Him (Jesus Christ) in baptism and

raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from

the dead.” Colossians 2:12

In baptism: “...and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also-not the

removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It

saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at

God’s right hand with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.” 1

Peter 3:21-22

For good works: "Do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?

Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he

offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were

working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did." James 2:20-

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We would be glad to answer your questions or to share more

information with you regarding your relationship to Jesus Christ

and to His church. Thank you for worshiping with us today!

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Does God really answer

Prayer?

James 5:13-20

1. _______________ should I pray?

When I am hurting ___________________________________.

When I am hurting ___________________________________.

When I am hurting ___________________________________.

2. ________________ can pray?

Elijah was a man

_________________ _______________ ___________________.

3. ________________ can I pray effectively?

The prayer of a _____________________ _________________

is powerful and effective.

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No Sunday School in August! We are taking a break in August from Sunday school. We will resume again on September 14. Have a blessed and safe rest of this summer!

Life Prep Academy and the students that will be attending there are in need of school supplies and classroom items to help make their first year a successful one.

Pam Sladek has made up a list of items needed and it is on the insert in today’s bulletin and will be posted on the bulletin board. Please decide which specific items you can donate. A collection box will be available for your donations. We will collect these items from July 27—August 17.

Most basic school supplies are on sale now, so take advantage of the sales. Monetary donations are also welcome. Place them in a white pew envelope and label it “Life Prep Academy” and place it in the offering plate.

By donating you can make a big difference in a teen’s life and help them to get started on the right path to success. For more information, please contact Ann Dewing at 763-572-1314. Thank you.

Life Prep Academy School Supply Drive

Starts today through August 17

Sunday, August 10, 10:00 AM

NBCC Outdoor Worship Service

&

Ice Cream Social

Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Bring a friend and a chair.

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Offering Report

July 20 , 2014 $ 4,097.70 July Average $ 4,787.19 Budget 2014 $ 4,882.55

TODAY’S SERVERS SENIOR MINISTER: Ron Hanson ASSOCIATE MINISTER: Reggie Camarse

CHILDREN’S MINISTER: Kristie Cocking

YOUTH LEADER: Alyssa Lane

WORSHIP LEADER: Reggie Camarse

GREETERS: Rod & Judy Haggard

USHERS: Mike Rosenstiel, Rich Dohrmann

COMMUNION SERVERS: Gene Dickie, Nick Hanson

MEDIA ARTS: Tom & Denise Ramisch

SOUND MINISTRY: Matt Buffington

NURSERY: 9:00am Ann Dewing

10:00am Jadee Hanson

Megan Domeyer (teen helper)

WEE WORSHIP: Miriam Camarse

JUNIOR WORSHIP: Bill Sellwood

COMMUNION PREP: Alyssa Lane, Lindsey Angelo

COMMUNION CLEAN-UP: Alyssa Lane, Lindsey Angelo

COMMUNION TO SHUT-INS: Ron Hanson, Scott Thatcher

Feature Verse for July “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13

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Prayer List Prayer Requests

Please submit prayer requests to the office by Thursday morning. Any new requests for Sunday

morning can be given to Ron or one of the elders before the worship service.

Please pray for this mission during the week:

North American Christian Convention – held each summer, this convention strives to nourish and encourage Christians and churches worldwide.

Praises For Christ, His Church and His Word

Family & Friends of Louise Crozier (Doug Winter’s sister), who died on July 22 of cancer

Family & friends of Judy Kotaska’s sister-in-law, Cheri who died on July 18 of cancer

Zach & Suzie Tabor, death of baby Jaxon last Wednesday

Lynda (Judy Rogge’s sister), hospitalized

Don Franklin (Kurkowski’s friend), non-return of cancer

Regina Jesse, recovery from leg surgery on July 23

Kathee Hegge (Mary Jo’s neighbor), breast cancer surgery on 7/28

Tom and Regina Jesse, financial struggles

Mary Ellen Klang, return of infection in leg

Doris Pahl (Ginger Buffington’s mother), smooth transition to assisted living

All families dealing with the effects of flooding and severe storms

Joyce Brewer, knee replacement surgery July 28

Jeanne Nelson (Mary Jo’s friend), pancreatic cancer

Lee Tate, diagnosis pending

Jon Bolland (Danae Kylander’s stepdad), transferred to rehab, stage 1 throat cancer

Clarice Hamlow, recovery from broken hip

Ethan Tacheny, age 3 (Mary Jo’s relative), inoperable brain tumor

Delores Ford, recovery from broken leg at Park River Estates

Mike from Gulden’s restaurant and friend of Kurkowskis, return of cancer

Vern Harris’s sister-in-law Pam, gravely ill with breast cancer

The Noeker family

Cheryl Paxton (Bonnie Emery’s niece), advanced breast cancer

John Kylander (Phillip Kylander’s brother), neck and back issues and strong faith

Max Downs (Rosenstiel’s niece’s husband), multiple health issues

Financial and work guidance for Jake Rosendahl & Kristy Fabel

Steve & Mari Buffington, true faith journey

Those looking for work: Tom & Regina Jesse

Pregnancies: John & Sara Haggard, Jarae Kylander & Taylor Tollman, Matt & Shannon Ringsmuth

Our Military: In Afghanistan: Jess Harris, Brett Nalezinski, Brett Anderson (Mike Wilcox’s co-worker), Jordan Lampe (Judy Kotaska’s renter), Saudi Arabia: Blaze Nalezinski, Stateside: Todd Barber, Dan Merrill

For our Church, our mission of raising Christ-centered followers in Christ-centered homes

Continue praying for: Melissa Fenner (Mary Jo’s niece), Harold Sunheim, Donna Fuller, Judy Kotaska, Bryan Ferrell, Brandon (Delores Ford’s great-grandson), Sean (Pat Payson’s grandson), Shantelle Bourke, Daniel Fuller, Beulah Carlson, Lucille Chilson, Jessica McCranie, B.J. Croonquist, Dale Erickson, Ron Lutz, Elaine Sickler, Diane Aanestad, Sue Boyson, Lila Fagerskog, Rod Quimby, Lee & Virgie Trasamar, Cathi Stiff, Lindsay Fagerlee (Becky Follensbee’s friend)

Those undergoing cancer treatments: Petra Mack, Char Hill, Deb Gobely, Julie Harris (daughter of Winter’s neighbor),

Mike Fuller, Bernard Rodel (Mary Jo’s friend), Karl Pope (Jack Pope’s nephew), Dennis Engstrom, Kathy Buffington, Mari Buffington, Matt Bishop, Gary Jackson, Larry Largent, Joann Greely (Gen Poynter’s sister-in-law), Kathy Nelson, James Scott (friend of Dave & Nancy Reber)

Please pray for these families during the week: Bryan Ferrell; Delores Ford; Pat Payson