New City News

Some or All?

webadmin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:49:30 +0000

Date Preached:

Sun, 2012-02-05

Jesus sets a pretty high bar for us in discipleship. In this message, John explores what that means. (Scripture: Luke 14:25-33)

Audio File:

Feb-5th.mp3

Wheat or Tares?

webadmin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:25:47 +0000

Date Preached:

Sun, 2012-01-29

It's primary season in America, which means it's also the season for political pundits to let their criticisms be known. Jesus faced the criticisms of pundits too. In this sermon we examine the parable that was Jesus's response to his critics. (Matt. 13:25-30)

Audio File:

Jan-29th.mp3

Retreat: Connect

webadmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:10:02 +0000

Last year after our first ever church retreat, one person said to me,

"Why didn't we do this sooner? This was far and away the best thing we've done to get to know one another! Now I feel like I'm really a part of this community!"

Other people used words like encouraging, refreshing, or just commented on it being lots and lots of fun. The retreat was definitely one of the highlights of the year. As we played games, played sports in the gym, ate meals together, made fires, roasted marshmallows and stayed up late eating snacks and talking about life throughout the weekend, I found my soul nourished by all the connecting that was going on.

If you went last year, you already know all this. But if you're new to New City, you might not. Make sure you ask someone who went last year. They can explain it to you better than I will ever be able to in an email.

If you already know you are going, I encourage you to invite a friend or a family to join us. At $49/adult and $25/kid (which includes room and board from Friday night through Sunday lunch), it's the cheapest vacation around.

You can register online by filling out this google docs form:

Connect Retreat Registration

Then you can pay by check on Sunday or use our online giving page and select the option for 'Connect registration'. If you'd rather not register or pay online, just give Mary a shout via email or phone (952.465.2569) and she'll help you get registered in a way that's convenient for you.

Stories: The Strength of Humility

webadmin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:49:49 +0000

Date Preached:

Sun, 2012-01-08

Many of us want to be strong, successful and powerful. In short we want to be great. In the first parable in our series, we explore Jesus story about becoming great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 18:21-35)

Audio File:

Jan 8th.mp3

Stories

webadmin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:24:32 +0000

Jesus was the master story-teller. He understood the power of a story. With a twist of the plot or an unusual character casting, he could reveal hidden presuppositions and deep misunderstandings about God in the hearts of his hearers. Beginning January 8, 2012, we will explore the powerful parables of Jesus with the hope that they will offer us guidance as we corporately seek to deepen our spiritual life with God. Join us for Sunday morning worship at the Rec Center at 10am.

Christmas Gifts

webadmin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:44:09 +0000

This past Christmas Eve during service we did something we've never done before. Instead of collecting an offering, we gave out a gift. It wasn't the usual kind of gift that you find under most Christmas trees. It wasn't a new toy, a gift card, or a new electronic gadget. It was a simple card with some text printed on it.

There were four different types of cards, and each one described a different mission partner that our church community has chosen as regular partners in ministry. This year, each of these partners will be getting a special end of the year Christmas gift from our community. Our gift to you, the New City Community was the knowledge of the impact that you are having on the world outside of our small community. Because of your generosity in 2011, we are able to bless others and encourage them in their ministry.

If you would like to see the ministry partners who are receiving Christmas gifts from us this year, you can download the pdf attached to this page. On it you will find the four cards that were handed out at our Christmas Eve service.

image by asenat29 on flickr.

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Low Down On Our Holiday Schedule

webadmin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:43:55 +0000

Christmas Eve Service Dec 24th
We are holding our own Christmas Eve service at Edina Covenant Church at 2pm. They are letting us use their space before they have their own service. The church is located close to 50th & France. The address is:

4201 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424

No Service on Sunday Dec 25th
The Rec Center will be closed on Christmas day, Dec 25th, and we will not be holding our own worship service. For those of you who would like to worship on that Sunday morning, Edina Covenant church has said they welcome any one from our church to join them for worship at their service at 10am.

No Service New Years Day, Sunday, Jan. 1st
Once again the Rec Center will be closed on January 1st, and we will not hold a formal worship service. Enjoy the holiday break!

Regular Worship Services resume Jan. 8th
On Sunday January 8th, we resume our regular worship services at 10am at the SLP Rec Center.

Yearning: Unruly Hope

webadmin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:41:12 +0000

Date Preached:

Sun, 2011-12-11

In this sermon, John explores the way in which God's presence saves us. (Scripture: Matt 1:18-25)

Audio File:

Dec-11th.mp3

Yearning: Our Indelible Mark

webadmin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:48:17 +0000

Date Preached:

Sun, 2011-12-04

In this sermon, Chris shares his story of yearning and tells us what it points to. (Scripture: John 4)

Audio File:

Dec-4th.mp3

Christmas Eve

webadmin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:57:23 +0000

Last year on December 24th, we joined Edina Covenant Church for a joint Christmas Eve worship service. This year, we will again worship at Edina Covenant Church, but we will have our own service at 2:00 PM! Edina Covenant has graciously allowed us to use their church so that we can have our own first ever Christmas Eve service. Consider inviting a friend who may not have a church home of their own.

Edina Covenant Church is located near 50th & France. Their address is:
4201 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424

Their website is: http://edinacov.org