21 Days of Prayer

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are experiencing God's grace, favor and provision.

We are now in day six of our 21 Days of Prayer, when we are praying for 12 specific things every day.

The first of these is “Payer for our Nation,” which is especially important in these days leading up to the election.

The second is “Prayer for the strength and growth of our Church,” and that we experience God’s supernatural presence, power and provision in the coming days.

The other 10 points are things that each one of us choose, specific to our own lives and world, believing that God will do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or imagine.

Eleanor Roosevelt said:

"At all times, day by day, we have to continue fighting for freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom from want, for these are things that must be gained in peace as well as in war."

When we pray, we are doing precisely that, using what Paul describes as "weapons of warfare, that are not human but spiritual, with divine power."

We are coming against our spiritual enemy, who wants to kill steal and destroy our freedom, but God’s word tells us that the fervent prayer of the righteous has great reward.

So let's pray with faith and confidence knowing the authority that we have in Christ and that God has His ear inclined to our prayer. God is not only willing, but able to respond as we pray that His kingdom come and His will done in every area and sphere of life.

Thank you to each and every one of you who are investing your time, talent and treasure partnering with us in building our church and God's kingdom.

Let’s never forget that when we apply God kingdom principles to our lives, we see kingdom results and God promises to multiply the seed that we sow together.

If you would like to give a donation, your tithe or offering now you can do so by clicking here.

Thank you! Your generosity is making an eternal difference.

We look forward to seeing you in church tomorrow, it’s going to be a great day and of course it won't be the same without you!

Come early for a cup of coffee, we would love to connect with you.

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Jonathan and Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors

Happy Labor Day!

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are experiencing God's grace and favor and are in good spirit and health.

It’s Labor Day weekend and a reminder that we are not meeting in person this Sunday, but will be watching our service online at home.

We pray that you will experience the same grace that was on the lives of the early believers as they gathered and broke bread together with gladness and simplicity of heart.

Labor Day is always a special day for us as a family, because it was on this weekend 17 years ago that Pastor Di went into labor and our youngest daughter London was born!

Labor Day of course is the day when we honor the work and labor of those who contribute to our society and community. 

As a day of rest, it's also a time for us get together with our family and friends at the beginning of the school year. We pray that it will be a blessed time for every one of you.

This morning I was reading the first chapter of Romans in the Message and I was struck by the profound truths that this translation highlights.

Paul wrote:

“I, Paul, am a devoted slave of Jesus Christ on assignment, authorized as an apostle to proclaim God’s words and acts.”

 Several things stood out to me from this verse.

Firstly, Paul says “I am a devoted slave of Jesus Christ.”

Paul knew what it was to be devoted to the Lord and to serve Him with all of his being.

Secondly, Paul knew that he was “on assignment.”

Thirdly he knew that he was “authorized as one sent by God to proclaim God's words and acts.”

He goes on to write in the following verses:

"Through him, we have received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others"

These are such powerful and significant words about the importance of our devotion, our service, our assignment and the urgent task of passing on what God has done in our lives to others.

What great thoughts for us on Labor Day weekend, about the greatest and most important work of all.

May the revelation Paul had, be ours also, as we serve God together in the greatest cause of all.

Pastor Di and I want to thank each, and every one of you, who have worked alongside us building our church and serving our community over the years. We are so thankful for your faithfulness.

God promises that He will record all that we do serving Him with willing hearts, in a book of remembrance in heaven.

Let's never forget the impact of our service here on earth, and our eternal reward in heaven.

We also want to thank you for your generosity, not only of your time and talent, but also in your generous giving.

As we give our donations, tithes and offerings, we are literally sowing seed, which God promises to multiply here on earth and credit to us in heaven.

What we give may leave our hand, but it will never leave our lives, both here on earth and in eternity, because like Paul we have “received the generous gift of His life and the urgent task of passing it on to others"

Thank you for partnering with us as make a difference in seeing God’s kingdom established here on earth as it is in heaven.

If you would like to give now you can do so by clicking here.

 Have a blessed weekend we look forward to seeing you for our Agape Communion Breakfast on September 8th, it’s going to be a great morning.

Let’s do everything we can to be there. Your presence makes a difference!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,

Jonathan and Di

Senior Pastors

Miracle May!

Hi Newport Church Family,

We hope that you are doing well and that fresh faith is rising in your heart, as we pray and believe for Miracles together!
 
It's been two years ago this week since my precious Mum went to Heaven to be with Jesus and as I think about her I am reminded that Heaven is the greatest miracle of all for every one of us!
 
As mentioned last week, a much-loved tradition of our church is to write down miracles we are believing for, and every Sunday during the month of May, we will be providing cards for everyone to pen their prayers.
 
When we believe and ask in faith, we are praying into existence that which is yet to exist.
 
When Jesus was asked “Help us if you can,” He responded, “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?”  Anything is possible if a person believes."
 
Jesus went from the heights of the Mount of Transfiguration with Peter, James and John to the despair of the other nine disciples, whose faith was being tested when they could not cure a boy who suffered from sudden fits that made him uncontrollable.
 
After the heavenly experience on the mountain, Jesus felt the frustration of His work in a world full of human failure. Lack of faith was the reason for the disciples' inability to heal the boy. They didn't need a large amount of faith. They needed the right kind of faith. They needed faith that relied completely upon the unlimited capacity of the all-powerful God. And, of course, the boy was healed by Jesus!
 
If you ask Google, "How many miracles did Jesus perform during His ministry?" more than 68 million results show that Jesus performed 37 miracles that were recorded in the four Gospels with Mark's Gospel recording the most. It may seem surprising that the Bible records only 37 of these innumerable miracles but the Apostle John writes in John 21:25, "Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written."
 
Matthew Henry's Commentary expounds on the miracles performed in Jesus' life on earth:

"If it be asked why the gospels are not larger, why they did not make the New Testament history as copious and as long as the Old, it may be answered... It was not because they had exhausted their subject... Everything that Christ said and did was worth our notice... He never spoke an idle word, nor did an idle thing; he never spoke nor did anything mean, or little, or trifling, which is more than can be said of the wisest or best of men. His miracles were many, very many, of many kinds, and the same often repeated, as occasion offered. Every new miracle rendered the report of the former the more credible; and the multitude of them renders the whole report incontestable. When we speak of Christ, we have a copious subject before us; the reality exceeds the report. There were many other things, which were not written because there was no occasion for writing them... It was not possible to write all. It was possible for the Spirit to indite all, but morally impossible for the penmen to pen all. The world could not contain the books... It would be such a large and overgrown history as never was; such as would jostle out all other writings, and leave us no room for them. What volumes would be filled with Christ's prayers, had we the record of all those he made, when he continued all night in prayer to God, without any vain repetitions? ... It was not advisable to write much; for the world, in a moral sense, could not contain the books that should be written. Christ said not what he might have said to his disciples, because they were not able to bear it...; and for the same reason the evangelists wrote not what they might have written. All people's time would have been spent in reading, and other duties would thereby have been crowded out..."

Miraculous Provision

This month as we pray and ask God for miracles in every area of our lives, we are also asking God for miraculous provision in each one of our homes and God’s house.
 
Every story of God’s miraculous provision in the Bible required the person in need to activate the miracle by providing God with something to work with and multiply.
 
So as we sow seed we activate the miracle of provision that we are praying for. It’s the seed we sow which determines the harvest we grow!
 
If you would like to give your normal weekly donations, tithes and offerings or set up recurring giving now, you can do so by clicking here.

Special Miracle Offering on Sunday June 4th

Every year at the end of May we give our annual Miracle Offering, where each one of us has the opportunity to give a special offering over and above our normal donations or tithes.
 
This is a very important offering for us as a church and we are praying that it will be miraculous seed that multiplies for everyone who participates.
 
As we give, and God multiplies our offering, we not only receive the answer to our need for a miracle but we can be the answer to someone else’s cry for a miracle.
 
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, it’s going to be a great day and it won’t be the same without you!
 
Thank you for your loving faithfulness to the Lord and Newport Church - His Church.
 
With much LOVE always,
Ps Jonathan and Dianne Wilson

Awaken to the Miraculous!

Hi Newport Church Family,

Spring is well and truly here, and before we know it, Summer will be too! As time may seem to be rushing by, let’s remember to thank God every single day for His new mercies every morning. 

Last Sunday, Ps Jonathan brought a significant message entitled “Awakening to the Miraculous.” Three keys to awakening to the miraculous shared were: an encounter with God, an act of obedience, and an expression of thankfulness.

A much-loved tradition of our church is to write down miracles we are believing for, and this Sunday, we will be providing cards for everyone to pen their prayers. 

Last May I was believing God for a specific miracle, and a year later, I am so thankful to God for answering my prayers! 

English author John Milton writes, “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” 

Gratitude is what keeps the miracle alive in us. The key to living in our miracle rather than simply experiencing a miracle is thankfulness.

Sometimes we can have preconceived ideas about what our miracle will look like and when it should happen. That can lead to disappointment and loss of hope. The world tells us not to get our hopes up, but the Word of God tells us never to lose hope. 

Believing for miracles requires us to be awakened to living in two worlds: the natural and supernatural. 

French philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin writes, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a supernatural experience.” 

When we invite God’s infinite supernatural power to enter our lives, it changes everything.

Saint Augustine writes, “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” 

The dictionary describes the word miracle as “a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency. It is a highly improbable or extraordinary event that brings very welcome consequences.” 

Father God wants to surprise us with miracles that surpass our expectations and understanding. He wants to do the improbable and extraordinary in our lives to bring us very welcome consequences.

The Apostle Paul is a tremendous example for us, as he writes the book of Philippians in prison. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.” 

God’s ear is inclined towards us, and He wants us to tell Him what we need and to thank Him for all He has done. As we think about the miracles we need, let’s always remember all the miracles God has done.

As we launch into Miracle May, we are praying for miracles in God’s House, your house, and your neighbor’s house. 

When we invite God to fill our lives with His supernatural power, we know he can do a miracle in a moment that might otherwise take years. He can do a miracle in a second that might otherwise take decades. And He can do a miracle in an instant, that might otherwise take a lifetime.

Thank you for your loving faithfulness to the Lord and Newport Church - His Church.

With much LOVE always,

Ps Dianne Wilson x

The Power of an Invitation

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are in good health, heart and spirit.

As I think about all of the invitations I’ve received over the years, the most significant invitation I have ever received was to go to church with a group of young people on a Sunday morning over 40 years ago.

I have received many invitations over the years, giving me opportunities to meet new people, experience new things and create new memories.

However none of them were to impact my life in the way that invitation did, because it changed the course and trajectory of my life.

Come and See 

It began with a simple invitation to come and see, and I had no idea how my life would change as a result.

I was a 22 year old hippie looking for meaning and purpose in life, and that morning set into motion a series of questions and soul searching that ended with an encounter with Jesus on a cold winters evening in the Blue Mountains in Australia.

That day my life changed not just for time but for eternity and I am forever thankful to God and those who invited me to attend that church service.

Each one of us has the opportunity every week to invite someone to church, to “come and see,” and that invitation could change their lives forever, just like it did mine!

When Andrew and the other disciple of John the Baptist, witnessed Jesus’ baptism they followed Him as He walked away. Jesus turned round and asked them what they wanted. They asked Him, “where are you staying?” Jesus answered, “Come and see,” and when they did their lives were changed forever.

Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them. They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day.

John 1:38-39 NLT

In these coming weeks and months let’s do all that we can extend the same invitation that Jesu did to Andrew and the other disciple. “Come and See!”

It may be the greatest invitation they will ever receive and change the course of their eternal destiny.

Let’s pray that in this season we will see many more of our family, friends and acquaintances coming to know Jesus.

Don’t forget to pick up some of the “You’re Invited” cards, which are available at church and are a great way to share the details of our location and service times.

You can also click on this link for a digital invitation.

Follow M

Jesus’ invited the disciples to “Come and see,” and then He said, “Follow Me.”

Jesus saw Peter and his brother fishing and He said to them,  “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

What it means to follow Jesus is made clear in the Amplified translation of this text:

“Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”

Matt 4:19 Amp

And I will Make You…

When we follow Jesus, accepting Him as our Master and Teacher, walking the same path of life that He walks,He promises that He will “make us” into people who can partner with Him in the greatest cause of all!

 Jesus told these fishermen that He would make them fishers of men, who would themselves in turn invite others to “Come and See.” He would make them, and all who follow Him into disciples who know Jesus and make Him known.

Our prayer for our church family, our community and our world is that every one of us would know God’s love and Divine purpose for our lives and make Jesus known.

May each one of us allow the Spirit of God to shape us and make us into those who know Him and make Him known!

And it all begins with the simple invitation, “Come and See!”

See if I will not Open the Windows of Heaven!

 One of the most remarkable statements that God makes in the Bible is,

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

Mal 3:10 NIV

 God is saying, “Put Me to the test and SEE what I will do!”

If you bring the tithe (the first tenth of your income) to God’s house, SEE how I will open the windows and floodgates of heaven to pour my blessing out on you.

See how the 90% that you are left is supernaturally blessed.

See how 90% that is blessed by God will always increase and go further than 100% that we manage on our own.

If you haven’t already put God to the test, then we encourage you to do so.

God is saying, “Come and See what I will do!”

A big thank you to all who have been giving faithfully and consistently, your generosity is making a big difference not only within our church family but with Food with Love in Santa Ana and our partnership with Vision Rescue in India.

Our giving means that we can continue to be present, bringing much needed provision, hope and faith!

If you would like to give your donation, tithe or offering now you can do so  by clicking here.

See you Tomorrow!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Once again please take a moment to think and pray about who you could invite and bring to church. It may be the greatest and most significant invitation they ever receive!

If you are watching online, we have been working on improving our live stream in order to overcome some of the teething problems we’ve had in our new location. Our apologies for the recent glitches and thank you for your patience!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow, it won’t be the same without you!

We love and appreciate you all greatly.

Jonathan and Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

We've Moved!

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are in good, health, heart and spirit.

We’ve Moved to Newport Big 6 Theater!

Tomorrow we begin a new season and we are so excited to gather as we worship together in our new venue.

Every new season brings an opportunity to reset, refresh and reflect on the goodness of our God, who has brought us this far and will continue to complete in and through us, that which He has begun.

As the Apostle Paul said:

I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Phil 1:6 NLT

Thank you!

A big thank you to all those who helped us pack up and move out of our building, which was a monumental exercise. We couldn’t have done it without you and your participation and willingness to help with such cheerful spirits was a testimony to the power of a great team!

New Opportunities to Serve!

Our transition from church in a permanent facility to being mobile gives us all opportunities to serve in new ways and to make every Sunday a time when we can set the table with excellence for visitors and for our church family.

So we want to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to our whole church to help us do this by joining one of our teams.

Find your own Place at your own Pace

Even though we often feel unqualified when we do things that we’ve never done before, all we need to do is to be willing and available, and we will be amazed at how God uses us.

We have said for many years that we can all find our place at our own pace in our church..

If you volunteer we will provide training and an opportunity for you to serve in a team that we are confident will be amongst the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of your week.

Inviting our Friends and Family

Let’s also make the most of the opportunity to invite our family and friends to join us in our new location.

We have invitation cards which will be on the seats this Sunday, along with extra cards in our foyer for you take as needed.

Your invitation could be the very thing that changes the course and eternal destiny of someone’s life this week.

I will be forever thankful to those who shared the gospel with me and invited me to church all those years ago.

It changed the course and destiny of my life!

Thank You for your Generosity

A big thank you to all those who have faithfully given their donations, tithes and offerings over the months and years.

Your giving is the difference that makes it possible for us to be a hub of hope and faith.

We appreciate your contribution greatly and we extend the invitation to you all to partner with us in the greatest cause of all.

If you would like to give now you can do so by clicking here.

Thank you!

Can’t Wait to See You!

We can’t wait to see you, your family and friends tomorrow at 10am in our new venue:

Newport Big 6 Theater
300 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

It’s going to be a significant and special day and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Never forget that your presence makes a difference and it won’t be the same without you!

We love and appreciate you all greatly

Jonathan and Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors

Moving Forward!

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are in good, health, heart and spirit.

Moving Forward!

After 7 years in our current location it’s time for us to move and begin a new chapter for our church, and our vision and mission to be a hub of hope and faith for our community and beyond.

Over the last weeks we have been focusing on the Apostle Peter’s revelation that we are Living Stones being built into a Spiritual House.

Jesus said, “I will build My church,” and He is building His church with living stones, like you and me!

Peter emphasizes that the church is not a building but it is the local and global community of God’s people, who live with Jesus as their Cornerstone and with Christ and His church at the center of their lives.

We are the Church! As we move into a mobile location let’s never lose sight of this revelation as we pray, carry and lead through our faith and example.

And let’s ask God for increase as Jabez did, believing that as he received what he asked for, so shall we!

“Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.                            1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

Our Presence and Engagement Makes All the Difference!

Our word for the year in 2021 was “Presence” and this year it is “Engage!”

God’s presence makes all the difference and our presence makes all the difference as we engage and respond to all that God has called us individually and collectively to be.

Our presence can not only make a difference but be the difference to many who have yet to find new life and hope as they connect with Christ, life giving relationships and their God given purpose.

In this next season it’s our presence and engagement through every activity and ministry expression of our church that will enable us to reach more people than ever before with the love and saving power of Jesus!

Team Night this Tuesday August 30th at 7pm

This Tuesday all of our Teams and Life Groups will be meeting at the church building at 7pm for the final pack up and move to our new location.

We would love to have you join us for this important evening, your presence will make a difference!

Once again a big thank you to all those who have been helping us with our move over recent weeks. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Sunday Service Tomorrow

Tomorrow is our last Sunday Service in our current building and we would love to have you join us we celebrate all that God has done over the last 7 years and ask God to do above and beyond all that we could ever ask or imagine in this next season.

As we move forward let’s remember the power of being in unison and in unity.

So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.                                    Acts 2:46-47 NKJV

Thank you for you Generosity

A big thank you to all who have contributed so faithfully and generously to our vision and mission, your generosity is especially important at this time as we reset and rebuild in this next season.

If would like to give a donation, tithe or offering now you can do so by clicking here.

Thank you!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and on September 4th for our first Sunday in our new location at the Newport Big 6 Movie Theater!

We love and appreciate you all greatly

Jonathan and Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

Thank You!

Hi Newport Church Family,

We trust that you are in good health and spirit.

Thank You!

 A big thank you to all those who contributed to our annual Miracle Offering last Sunday.

It is always a significant Sunday for us, as we sow a miracle seed and ask God to multiply it supernaturally, as He promises to do in His Word.

Your generosity makes a difference and we are thankful for you and all that you contribute to the life of our church.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to give your miracle offering it’s not too late ,and you can do so by clicking on this link.

In the coming weeks we will give you an update on the total amount given.

We are believing that it will help us continue to be a hub of hope and faith and storehouse for our community.

Over the last two weekends I have shared the news that, after 7 years, our time in our current building is drawing to a close.

If you were not able to be with us to hear the details, we encourage you to listen to this podcast, along with the last message in my series, “Where’s the Miracle?”

As we prepare for our move, there are a few thoughts that came to my mind that I believe were prompted by the Holy Spirit.

These are taken from the story of Joshua’s crossing of the Jordan, into the Promised Land, and are steps of faith that we can all take to move our church forward in this coming season.

Then Joshua said to the people,

“Sanctify yourselves [for His purpose], for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders (miracles) among you.” Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and cross over [the river] ahead of the people.” So they took up the ark of the covenant and went on ahead of the people.

Joshua 3:5 Amp

 Three things that we can all do:

1)  PRAY

“Then Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves [for His purpose], for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders (miracles) among you.”

We can set ourselves apart to pray, and pave the way forward with our prayers, just as David paved the way for the Ark from Obed-Edom’s house to Jerusalem with sacrifices to God.

There is nothing like prayer to pave the way for God’s presence!

Please join us in praying for God’s guidance, wisdom, provision and favor for this coming season.

Every Tuesday morning from 6.30am to 7am we have a prayer meeting on zoom and we would love to have you join us, even for a part of that time.

Remember you always can turn the video and microphone off if you are getting ready for your day!

The link is on our website and we look forward to having you join us for a faith filled way to start your day!

2)  CARRY

 “Take up the ark of the covenant and cross over [the river] ahead of the people.” So they took up the ark of the covenant and went on ahead of the people.”

We can carry the vision forward, just as the Ark was carried across the Jordan through, our engagement, participation, faith and investment.

Let’s be carriers of the vision through the investment of our time, talent and treasure.

When we all lift together it’s amazing what we can achieve!

3)  LEAD

“So they took up the ark of the covenant and went on ahead of the people.”

We can all lead though our faith, example, encouragement, enthusiasm and presence.

As Paul said to his son in the faith Timothy:

Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 

Let’s lead the way, knowing that God will make a way for us just as He parted the waters of the Jordan for Joshua and the nation of Israel.

Thank you for Praying, for Carrying and for Leading  as we move forward together!

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday, it’s going to be a great morning and it won’t be the same without you.

If you would like to invite someone to join us on our live stream you can share this link with them.

Come early for a great cup of coffee and time of connection!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Jonathan and Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors 

The Miracle is in the Seed

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are in good health and spirit and have been experiencing God’s grace and favor this week.

What a great month May has been as we have prayed and believed together for miracles.

If you have a miracle story please email it to us at more@newportchurch.com we would love to hear from you so that we can encourage others with your story.

Where’s the Miracle?

This Sunday we will conclude our Miracle May focus with the final message in my series, “Where’s the Miracle?,” as we give our annual Miracle Offering.

Please pray with us that our Miracle Offering will be significant and that it will resource our church with supernatural provision as we move into this next season. 

The Miracle is in the Seed 

As we prepare our hearts, for our miracle offering, I am reminded of the powerful truth that the miracle of new life and multiplication is found in every seed.

Within every seed lies the potential for a miraculous harvest! 

One of my earliest memories was a drive to the Cedars of Lebanon, as a five-year-old, when we were living in Beirut.

I will never forget the magnificence of those towering trees with their wide branches spread high against the blue sky and their huge trunks surrounded by the winter snow.

Several decades later, as an adult, I revisited the Cedars of Lebanon and saw those same trees still standing, strong and tall, magnificent symbols of strength, majesty, stability, and longevity. Some are so old that they date back 3,000 years to the days of King Solomon.

Every one of those majestic trees began with a seed that multiplied to create a spectacular forest of Cedars.

That is the potential and miracle that lies within every seed! 

The writer of Psalm 92 wrote:

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing

We can grow like the Cedars of Lebanon because we know that when we are planted we will flourish and when we sow we will bear fruit! 

As we sow the seed of our Miracle Offering, let’s ask God to do what he promised to do, which is to multiply the seed we sow.

Let’s remember that Jesus said, the measure we give determines the measure that we receive, and that God measures our giving by the level of our sacrifice not the size of our gift.

And let’s never forget that we can be the answer to someone else’s miracle through our giving, just as we have been the beneficiaries of the sacrificial giving of others.

May God supernaturally multiply the seed we sow and bring new life and blessing to many!

If you are not able to be with us on Sunday or would like to give now you can do so by clicking this link

Generosity Breakfast - Tomorrow Saturday 4th June 9-11 am

We would love to have you join us for our Generosity Breakfast tomorrow morning. We will be serving great breakfast and coffee while we share our vision for this next season and the difference that our generosity can make in our church, community, and world.

Everyone is welcome, we have a kids program and you can RSVP by emailing us at more@newportchurch.com

First Tuesday – 7th June at 7pm

A reminder that next Tuesday is the first Tuesday of the month when all of our Life Groups, Teams, Volunteers, and church gather together for a time of connection, encouragement, and training. It’s going to be a great evening together, everyone is welcome and we hope you can come.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at our Generosity Breakfast and for our Sunday service, it’s going to be a great weekend and it won’t be the same without you!

If you would like to invite someone to join us on our live stream you can share this link with them.

Come early for a cup of the best hand-crafted coffee you’ll have all week!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Jonathan and Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors 

Miracle May Memorial Day Weekend

Hi Newport Church Family,

We hope that you are experiencing God’s presence and favor this week as we pray and believe for miracles this month of May.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day Sunday and we honor those who paid the supreme sacrifice in giving their lives so that we could live with the freedoms we have today.

We remember and honor them as we reflect on Jesus’ words, “greater love has no man than this, than to lay down his life for his friends.”

As we pray for miracles let’s never forget that the greatest miracle of all is that Jesus paid the supreme price when He have His life for us, so that we can know true freedom in and through Him.

Jesus came to make a way for us, so that we might know the truth and the truth would set us free!

May we all live in that freedom, and may you have a happy and blessed Memorial Day weekend with family, friends and church as we gather together this weekend.

Generosity Breakfast Next Saturday June 4th

We want to extend an invitation to everyone in our church to join us for a special Generosity breakfast next Saturday at 9am at the church.

We will be serving breakfast and coffee and sharing how our generosity can make a difference in our church, community and world.

Everyone is welcome! An RSVP is not essential but it would help us to prepare if you could let us know you will be coming by emailing michael.ellmann@newportchurch.com

We hope to see you there, we are believing for miraculous provision for you and for us as a church so that we can be a blessing to others with both natural and spiritual need.

Special Miracle Offering Next Sunday June 5th

Next Sunday we will all have the opportunity to participate in giving our special annual miracle offering.

This is a very important offering for us as a church, and we are praying that it will be a significant miracle offering, so that we can have provision for our vision to be a storehouse that is a hub of hope and faith to our world.

Please pray with us as we consider what we can do, remembering that God measures the size of our gift by the level of our sacrifice. For each one of us that is different and as we have always said, “it’s not equal giving  but equal sacrifice!”

“I tell you the truth, ”Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them.4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.”

Luke 21:3-4 NLT

As we make our own personal sacrifice over and above our normal weekly giving let’s remind God  of what Jesus said!

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”

Luke 6:38

If you would like to give your donation, tithe or miracle offering now you can do so by clicking this link.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, it’s going to be a great day and it won’t be the same without you!

If you would like to invite someone to join us on our live stream you can share this link with them.

Come early for a cup of the best handcrafted coffee you’ll have all week!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors

Faith Comes by Hearing

Hi Newport Church Family,

We hope that you have had a faith filled week as we pray and ask God to move in miraculous ways on our behalf!

Faith Comes by Hearing

Last Sunday Ps Biju Thampy brought a powerful message, filled with stories of miracles that he has experienced in his life and ministry in the nation of India.

If you have not heard the message yet, we encourage you to take a moment and watch it on our Newport Church YouTube Channel. Here is a link to the service, you can fast forward to the message, and it will inspire you and fill you with faith!

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Roman Church,

Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17 NIV

 Let’s do all that we can this month to encourage one another with our own personal stories of God’s miraculous work and intervention in the seemingly impossible situations in our lives and world.

Tomorrow morning I arrive home, after visiting family in Australia for the first time in 3 years, and will be coming straight to church and sharing a message that I am praying will build faith and expectation in our hearts.

We hope to see you there and I will be taking some time in the service to pray for God to touch each one of us and meet us at our point of need with His supernatural power.

Special Miracle Offering on Sunday June 5th

Please pray with us for our annual Miracle Offering, where each one of us has the opportunity to give a special offering over and above our normal donations or tithes.

This is a very important offering for us as a church and we are praying that it will be miraculous seed that multiplies for everyone who participates. 

As we give, and God multiplies our offering, we not only receive the answer to our need for a miracle but we can be the answer to someone else’s cry for a miracle.

We may never go to the slums and streets of Mumbai, but the offering that leaves our hands can go before us and transform a life, a family and a community not just for time but for eternity!

Our prayer has always been that we could be a spiritual and natural storehouse that can provide hope and faith to our community and world.

Let’s pray and consider what we can do, because together we can make a difference that we could never make on our own.

As we have always said about our offerings, it’s not equal giving but equal sacrifice because it’s not the size of our gift that God measures but the size of our personal sacrifice. 

And let’s never forget what Jesus said:

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38

If you would like to give your normal weekly donations, tithes and offerings or set up recurring giving now, you can do so by clicking this link .

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, it’s going to be a great day and it won’t be the same without you!

If you would like to invite someone to join us on our live stream you can share this link with them.

Come early for a cup of the best handcrafted coffee you’ll have all week!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors

Miracles on the Streets

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you have had a faith filled week!

It’s day 14 of Miracle May and tomorrow we are excited to have Biju Thampy speaking in our 10am service!

Miracles on the Streets

Biju is a great friend of ours and is the founder of Vision Rescue in Mumbai India. Vision Rescue’s mission is to free children and families, living on the streets and in the slums of Mumbai, from the cycle of poverty and exploitation that keeps them ensnared with no hope or way out.

Working among the most vulnerable in the cities of India, Vision Rescue gives them a way out, providing food, education and health care, while sharing the gospel with them.

Biju has seen miracle after miracle over the years, and he will be sharing many of these stories with us that will inspire us and build our faith as we believe God for Miracles this month.

We encourage you to do all that you can to be there in person and to invite the people in your world to what is going to be a faith filled morning.

Here is a link to a short video greeting from Biju, you are going to love his ministry.

The Miracle of Provision

Biju will be sharing many of the miracles of provision that he has experienced over the years, and this month as we pray and ask God for miracles in every area of our lives, we are also asking God for miraculous provision in each one of our homes and God’s house.

Every story of God’s miraculous provision in the Bible, that I can think of, required the person in need to activate the miracle by providing God with something to work with and multiply.

A few loaves and small fish that were multiplied to feed 5,000, water poured into large stone jars that Jesus turned into wine, a net thrown into the water for a miraculous catch, are just a few examples of this powerful truth.

We must sow a seed to activate the miracle of provision that we are praying for!

As we pray for miraculous provision in our homes and for our church let’s remember it’s the seed we sow which determines the harvest we grow.

Paul reminds us of this principle and truth:

“Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.” 2 Cor 9:6

Special Miracle Offering on Sunday June 5th

Every year at the end of May we give our annual Miracle Offering, where each one of us has the opportunity to give a special offering over and above our normal donations or tithes.

This is a very important offering for us as a church and we are praying that it will be miraculous seed that multiplies for everyone who participates.

As we give, and God multiplies our offering, we not only receive the answer to our need for a miracle but we can be the answer to someone else’s cry for a miracle.

We may never go to the slums and streets of Mumbai, but the offering that leaves our hands can go before us and transform a life, a family and a community not just for time but for eternity!

Our prayer has always been that we could be a spiritual and natural storehouse that can provide hope and faith to our community and world.

Let’s pray and consider what we can do, because together we can make a difference that we could never make on our own.

As we have always said about our offerings, it’s not equal giving but equal sacrifice because it’s not the size of our gift that God measures but the size of our personal sacrifice.

And let’s never forget what Jesus said:

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38

If you would like to give your normal weekly donations, tithes and offerings or set up recurring giving now, you can do so by CLICKING HERE.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, it’s going to be a great day and it won’t be the same without you!

If you would like to invite someone to join us on our live stream you can share this link with them.

Come early for a cup of the best handcrafted coffee you’ll have all week!

It’s going to be a great morning together!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

Miracle May

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are experiencing God’s goodness, favor and provision!

Miracle May 

Tomorrow is the first day of May, which for many years has been a month when we as a church have placed a special focus on God’s supernatural and miraculous power.

We would love to have you join us in a month of faith, prayer and expectation as we look to God to enter our natural world with His supernatural power.

Whatever is happening in our lives, whether it’s our cry for salvation for our loved ones, physical healing, relational restoration, financial provision, release from destructive habits or anything that is beyond our natural ability to do, God is not only able but willing to act on our behalf.

The Power of Engaging our Focus

Of course God can work miracles on any day of the year but there is something powerful about focus!

Whenever Jesus performed miracles He engaged people’s focus. He said to the man with the withered hand, “stretch out your arm,” He asked the blind man a question, “what would you like Me to do for you?” He told the disciples to bring Him the only loaves and fish that they could find in the crowd, before He blessed them and asked the disciples to distribute them, while a miracle of multiplication took place in their hands!

As we engage our focus on Jesus this month, we are going to see God work in supernatural ways, because Jesus said,

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matt 7:7 NLT

Faith is the Key

Jesus said that faith is the key to unlocking the miraculous power of God.

“I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Matt 17:20

How much faith do we need?

Even faith as small as a mustard seed is enough for God to move supernaturally in our circumstances!

That means we all have enough faith, we just have to engage our faith and speak words of faith and life into our situation.

Whatever is lifeless can come to life , whatever is empty can be filled, whatever is irreparable can be repaired, whatever is incurable can be cured and  whatever is out of alignment with God’s will for our lives body, soul and spirit can be realigned through our faith in God’s infinite power!

Faith comes by Hearing

When the disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith, He told them two stories. Luke records these in the seventeenth chapter of his gospel.

Firstly the story about having faith as a grain of mustard seed, and then a story about expressing our faith through sacrificial service of God in His Kingdom purpose.

Jesus was highlighting that our faith grows by hearing God’s word and by serving Him faithfully!

Paul echoes this truth with these words,

“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.’ Romans 10:17

As we embark on a month of asking God and believing for miracles, let’s fill our hearts with God’s word through our personal bible reading and also as we gather together in God’s House each week to open His word.

This month I will be starting a new series entitled, “With God All things are Possible,” and I am confident that as we open God’s word together we will grow in our faith and expectation that God’s will do what only He can do!

Miracle May Cards

Throughout the month of May, we will have miracle cards available at church for you to write down your Miracle.

There is something powerful about writing out our vision and prayer and your card will be a point of connection and faith as we pray throughout the month for God to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we could ever ask or imagine.

We encourage you to share these cards with your family and friends and to let them know that we will be praying for them throughout the week and in our services.

We will also be setting aside a special moment in our services to combine our faith and to pray for miracles together.

If you or those in your world have a prayer request or praise report, please email them to more@newportchurch.com we would love to hear from you.

Daily Devotional Thought

Every morning in May we will be posting a daily devotional thought on our various social media platforms and we encourage you to take a moment at the beginning of each day to reflect on these as we embark on each new day.

Feel free to share these posts with your family and friends, they are designed to uplift and inspire us all to believe for great things together!

The Miracle is in the Seed

Jesus told His disciples that the miracle is in the mustard seed of faith, and He also taught them that our giving is like seed that God promises to multiply back to us in supernatural measure!

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”    Luke 6:38 NL

In our current environment of economic inflation, let’s never forget that the key to our financial miracle is in the seed we sow.

In times of famine our natural tendency is to hold back, but when we live by the principles of God’s kingdom, we live by a higher law and God promises us,

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” Malachi 3:10 NIV

If you would like to give your donation, tithe or offering now, you can do so by clicking here.

We are praying and believing with you for financial miracles in your life and home.

Let’s prime the pump with our giving, sow our seed and watch God do what He promises to do!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow on the first Sunday of Miracle May.

If you haven’t joined us in person for a while, what a great Sunday to do so. Come early for a great cup of hand crafted coffee!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

Forty Days of Engagement

Hi Newport Church Family,

We hope that you had a very happy and blessed Easter!

What a great weekend we had together as we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus in our Good Friday and Easter Sunday services.

As we now move out of the Easter season we can draw fresh inspiration and

strength from the events that took place in the days that followed that most significant of all weeks two thousand years ago.

Forty Days of Engagement

After His death and resurrection Jesus appeared to His disciples over a period of forty days, engaging them in face to face meetings in which He talked to them about the things concerning the Kingdom of God.

Luke writes the following description of these days:

“After his death, he presented himself alive to them in many different settings over a period of forty days. In face-to-face meetings, he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God. As they met and ate meals together, he told them that they were on no account to leave Jerusalem but “must wait for what the Father promised: the promise you heard from me. John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon.” Acts 1:3 MSG

In these forty days of engagement Jesus was preparing His disciples for the mission that He had called them to fulfill.

Only when their attention was engaged, their ears open, and their hearts receptive could their eyes were opened to the magnitude of what Jesus had just accomplished and was going to accomplish through them. 

It is important to note that it was the level of their engagement that determined the level of revelation and insight they received about the kingdom and the eternal impact of the extraordinary events that had just transpired.

Just as the disciples made the forty days after Jesus’ resurrection a time of renewed engagement, let’s engage with Jesus in these next forty days with renewed focus and ever greater devotion.

And let’s pray that God will release His resurrection life in each one of us and our church with many unquestionable demonstrations of His power!

Miracle May Generosity Zoom Call – 9am Saturday April 30th

Next Saturday is the eve of Miracle May, a month when we ask God to move in miraculous ways in our lives, our neighbors lives and in our church.

Every year we have seen God answer our prayers in specific and supernatural ways because Jesus said, “all things are possible for those who believe!”

There is something powerful about focus and we would love to have you join us for our thirty minute zoom call next Saturday April 30th from 9.00-9.30am, during which time we will pray for financial miracles for you, your family and our church.

 Let’s never forget that God’s desire is to bless us so that we can be a blessing to our family and world. He is not only willing but able to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all that we could ask or imagine!

 Save the date and time and let’s believe for miracles together!

Thank you for your Generosity 

 Thank you for your generosity, which is not only making a way for others  but is seed that will produce a harvest for you in the days ahead.

This is our prayer for you….

“Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness” 2 Cor 9:10

We are making a difference together and it would not be possible without you!

If you would like to give your donation, tithe or offering now, you can do so by clicking here.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for our 10am service or to you joining us online if you are not able to be with us in person.

It’s going to be a great morning together!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

RESURGAM

Hi Newport Church Family,

Happy Easter! We pray that your Easter is filled with love, hope and every blessing as we worship together and celebrate with our family and friends.

RESURGAM – I will Rise Again!

During the last months of Jesus’ life He prepared His disciple for the earth shattering events that were about  take place with this promise, “Whatever happens I want you to know, I will Rise Again!”

As the disciples witnessed Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane in the early hours of the morning, and His trial, scourging and crucifixion that followed, it was almost impossible to see how anything good could come out of such devastating events.

Yet in the midst of their inner turmoil, as they watched these most horrific events unfold, the words that Jesus had said to them never left them.

Their struggle was one that we are all familiar with, they could not reconcile what Jesus had said with what they saw with their own eyes.

It was only after the tragedy of Jesus’ crucifixion on the first day, the heart wrenching dismay of Jesus’ body lying lifeless in the tomb on the second day, that the disciples were finally were able to see on the third day what Jesus Himself had promised them.

As the realization of the fulfillment of Jesus promise dawned on them, they excitedly ran to each other with the news, “He is Risen!….We have seen Him with our own eyes. Now we understand what Jesus was trying to tell us as He set His face towards Jerusalem, saying “I must go to Jerusalem and suffer at the hands of the chief priests and elders, be crucified and rise again on the third day!”

Jesus’ promise and their experience which had seemed so far apart were finally reconciled and aligned.

This Easter we can once again reflect on the words of Jesus, “I will Rise Again,” as they relate to our lives and current experience.

Whatever promises of God that we are believing for which are yet to be realized, Jesus promised not only that He would rise again but that we would know his resurrection power in our lives.

Whatever has gone wrong, whatever is broken, whatever has been lost, whatever needs healing, whatever may have fallen into disrepair, whatever needs to be resurrected, Jesus’ promise to us is that “RESURGAM” can be our declaration.

We will Rise Again because Jesus Rose Again and because the same Resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us!

I read this story some years ago which powerfully illustrates the reality of this for each one of us.

The Old Stone Church that Rose Again

The stone church, built centuries before, stood at the center of a small, peaceful community. They never expected it, but the day came when war entered that city.

Buildings and homes were struck down as citizens waited for the night to pass. The beloved church suffered mightily and became a roofless shell, its sanctuary destroyed.

In the darkest hour, the headmistress, moved by what she saw, nailed a piece of wood with the Latin word Resurgam over the north door. Resurgam, meaning “I will rise again” became a beacon of hope for the church and its city during the black days of war.

Resurgam was just a word, but it represented the birth of a new day to the community as they began rebuilding the bombed and fire-wrecked church.

The choir box sprouted with geraniums. Breezes blew through windows with shattered panes, while slowly….the church rose like a phoenix from the ashes.

Today it stands tall. The early morning sun slowly climbing up the walls. It’s story told not just in the history books, but in every brick re-laid, every stained glass window repaired, and of course the old wooden sign bearing the hand carved declaration – Resurgam.

It’s a reminder for us all…That in our darkest hour, there is a promise for our  future.

Though our lives lay broken, with seemingly no hope for tomorrow…There is a Savior.  One who promises a new day. A new beginning. . One who can put the pieces back together. His name is Jesus. Resurgam was his cry….”I will rise again”.

He not only promised it, but he delivered on it, and today He lives.

His story told not just in the history books, but in every life made new, every body healed, every relationship restored.

Today we declare that truth in His name. Resurgam. I will rise again!

Let’s make RESURGAM our declaration of faith his Easter and see God’s Spirt at work in every area of our lives and church as we Rise Again!

Our Invitation to our World – Good Friday 7pm, Easter Sunday 10am

Let’s do everything we can to invite as many people as we can to join us for our Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services,

It’s not too late and your invitation may just be the very thing that changes the trajectory of their lives and the course of their eternal destiny!

Here is an image to a digital invitation that you can text to those you are inviting.

We are praying and believing that they will have a powerful encounter with Jesus!

The Greatest Gift of All

God gave us the greatest gift of all by sending His Son Jesus, who gave Himself for us as a perfect sacrifice and offering.

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. 2 Cor 5:21

I will never forget how the realization of those words transformed my life forever because someone took the time to invite and take me to church, others gave their finance that made it possible for the church to be there and then those who gave their talents to serve in God’s house. 

Let’s do for others what others have done for us so that our world can know the true hope of Easter through our generosity.

If you would like to give your donation, tithe or offering now, you can do so by clicking here.

We can’t wait to see you tonight at 7pm and on Easter Sunday at 10am!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

Palm Sunday

Hi Newport Church Family,

We trust that you are in good health and spirit.

Palm Sunday 

Tomorrow we celebrate the day when Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem marking the beginning of the week of His Passion.

As He entered Jerusalem, Jesus paved the way, in the most extraordinary way, for each one of us to know His forgiveness, love and resurrection life. 

The Crowds lined the streets, throwing their robes in the path Jesus’ donkey, waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”

Hosanna means, “Lord save us!” The crowd were proclaiming and asking Jesus to do exactly what He came to do but in a very different way to their expectation.

The mystery of the Passion was beginning to play out in a week of the most extreme contrasts of highs and lows, elation and deflation, devastation and ultimate triumph.

As we reflect on each one of these moments of Jesus’ journey we can draw inspiration and strength from God, knowing that Jesus identifies with the full range of our human experience.

Let’s gather together this Sunday in the same way as the crowds gathered to hail Jesus and proclaim Him as King.

And let’s make the most of the opportunity we have to invite all those in our world to join us for our Easter services.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday  

On Friday we will be celebrating the day that Jesus carried our cross to Calvary and paid the penalty for our sins once and for all.

We have a special one hour worship and communion service at 7pm and we would love to have you join us as we break bread together.

For any further information about all that is coming up in the life of the church or for ways that you can give your time, talent or treasure, please click here.

Let’s pray and believe God together that this Easter will be a time of great breakthrough and blessing.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and celebrate Easter together in person or online!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

THE JOURNEY OF EASTER

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are in good spirit and health and are filled with fresh faith and hope as we embark on the Journey of Easter together.

The Journey of Easter

Next Sunday we celebrate the most significant week in human history, which began with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and culminated in His crucifixion and resurrection.

Jesus invited His disciples to follow Him not only on His triumphant journey into Jerusalem but also down the lonely road to the cross and finally to the empty tomb, where He demonstrated His victory over sin and death.

Jesus’ disciples experienced the full breadth of human emotion in that last week, from the elation of Palm Sunday, when Jesus was hailed by the crowds as King and Messiah, to the depths of despair as they watched the one in whom they had placed all of their hopes, hanging on a cross outside the walls of Jerusalem. 

As we approach Easter, Jesus invites us once again to journey with Him, to reflect on His sacrificial death, His promise to Rise Again, “RESURGAM” and the ultimate triumph of His resurrection..

Whatever situation or experience we find ourselves in, Jesus promises that we can rise again and we can experience new life and hope because He turned the tragedy of the cross into the triumph of His resurrection.

This is the overarching theme of Easter; just as Christ was raised from the dead, so we can rise up and walk in newness of life!

 The Invitation to Receive New Life

This Easter we have the opportunity once again to invite our family and friends to come and experience the power and reality of this new life we have in Christ.

Let’s do all that we can to extend an invitation to those in our world in these next two weeks because so many in our city and beyond have yet to receive new life, hope and purpose through an authentic encounter with Jesus.

This Sunday I will be continuing our series, “The Invitation,” and we pray that this will inspire each one of us to go out into the highways and byways of our world and bring all those who are willing to come to God’s house, to receive the gift of God’s eternal love and grace.

For any further information about all that is coming up in the life of the church or for ways that you can give your time, talent or treasure, please click here.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online this Sunday at 10am, it won’t be the same without you.

Come early for a cup of one of the best handcrafted coffees in town! We love and appreciate you all greatly.

See you tomorrow!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

Secrets of the Kingdom

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are in good health and spirit as we engage with fresh vision, hope, and faith in all that God has in store for us this year!
This Sunday we will be concluding our 3 part “Worry Free Finances” series which we hope has been an inspiring, thought-provoking, and faith-building time in God’s word together.
 

Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom

God makes it clear that if we want to experience Peace, Provision, and Purpose in the realm of our finances, Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom of His ways and His word are essential.

This is why Solomon, the wisest man on earth, to whom God gave “very great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge as vast as the sands of the seashore” (1 Kings 4:29), wrote these powerful words about making insight into the secrets of God’s Kingdom our priority:

Tune your ears to the world of Wisdom; set your heart on a life of Understanding. That’s right—if you make Insight your priority, and won’t take no for an answer, searching for it like a prospector panning for gold, like an adventurer on a treasure hunt, Believe me, before you know it Fear-of-God will be yours; you’ll have come upon the Knowledge of God. 
Proverbs 2:1-5 MSG

Jesus told his disciples, “the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.” Matt 13:11

Jesus was saying that only those who are willing to search and dig deep for knowledge, understanding and wisdom will learn and benefit from the secrets of His Kingdom.

He went on to say: 

But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness[His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. 

Matthew 6:33 AMP

We pray that as we all seek, discover, and apply the secrets of God’s Kingdom, we will experience the blessings of financial Peace, Provision, and Purpose.

Let’s never forget the power of our engagement in searching God’s word and applying His principles to our lives so that we can experience the promises of His supernatural provision.

If you were not able to be with us for the last two weeks and would like to hear or share

Generosity Lunch – You’re Invited! This Sunday, March 6th 11.15-12.00pm

We would love to have you join us for our Generosity Lunch straight after our service this Sunday.

We will be sharing how each one of us individually and collectively can make a difference through our generosity.

We will also be giving a gift of John Siebeling’s faith-inspiring book, “Worry Free Finances” to all who join us.

When Jesus taught us to pray, “give us this day our daily bread,” He did not intend for us to pray that we would only have enough provision to live day to day or paycheck to paycheck, but that we would have enough to both live and share with others.

Jesus said that when we give, our generosity releases God’s provision so that He gives back to us, “pressed down, shaken together and running over!”

That means that we will have not only enough for our needs but to be a source of life and blessing to others in need.

Let’s never forget that the part that we play, makes all the difference.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you for your Generosity

A big thank you to all of you who are faithfully and consistently giving your donations, tithes, and offerings.

God promises this about our tithe: “try Me now in this, says the Lord of hosts if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.”

And when we give our offerings, God promises that He will multiply the seed that we sow.

Our prayer is that this will be a reality for each one of us as we experience God’s supernatural provision for the vision we have for our lives, family, and the world and for our vision as a church.

If you would like to give now or sign up for recurring giving, you can do so here   

Thank you for your generosity!

Guest Speaker – Sunday, March 13th 2022

Next weekend Mundo Meneses from Life Church Memphis will be speaking in our Sunday Service. Mundo is an inspiring communicator and you are going to love his message and ministry.

Let’s do everything we can to be in church in person and to invite our family, friends, and neighbors.

If you are more comfortable sitting in the foyer at one of our high tables you can do so, or you can of course join us online. 

We’re going to have a great time together and it won’t be the same without you!

We love and appreciate you all greatly.

See you tomorrow!

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

These Things will be Added to You

Hi Newport Church Family,

We pray that you are doing well and are in good health and spirit.

These Things will be Added to You

This Sunday we are continuing with part two of our series “Worry Free Finances.” 

Jesus not only told us that we don’t need to worry about our finances, but He told us how not to worry about our material needs.

He said, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and My way of living and all these things will be added to you.”

While the enemy wants to take away from us, God wants to add to us and help us live free from worry that can choke the life out of us.

In this series, we are taking time to seek, dig deep and discover how we can know God’s Peace, Provision, and Purpose in the realm of our finances.

We hope that through this we will all receive a greater measure of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom about living in the freedom God wants each one of us to enjoy.

We are excited about the potential that these principles have, as we apply them to our lives. 

Generosity Lunch - Sunday, March 6th

On Sunday, March 6th we will be hosting a special “Generosity Lunch,” from 11:15 to 12 pm, straight after our service in the foyer of our church. Everyone is welcome!

We would love to host you and your family and give you a free copy of John Siebeling’s book, “Worry Free Finances,” to further resource you for the coming year. Mark your calendars, it’s going to be a great time of connection for us all!


Thank you for your Generosity

Solomon wrote these words about the power of generosity:

“The world of the generous gets larger and larger, the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller” Prov 11:24 MSG

Our prayer is that as we all take our next steps of faith in generosity this year, this verse will be a powerful reality in our lives.

Once again, thank you for your generosity and engagement which is continuing to make such a difference in so many lives. It’s because of you and the contribution that you make that we can bring hope, faith, and provision to so many in our community and beyond!

Please remember to take time to prayerfully consider your Vision Commitment for 2022, if you have not done so already. You will find the card by clicking here, and if you would like to give your weekly donations, tithes, or offering now, you can do so by clicking this link.
 

See you Tomorrow!

We look forward to you joining us tomorrow at 10 am for Part 2 of our “Worry Free Finances” series. 

Come early for a great coffee and time of connection!

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson

Senior Pastors

Worry Free Finances

Hi Newport Church Family,

We trust that you are in good health and spirit as we engage with fresh vision, hope and faith in all that God has in store for us this year!

Worry Free Finances!

Click on the video below for a one minute video message I recorded for you today about our new series starting this Sunday.

Our prayer is that each one of us will receive fresh revelation and understanding of God’s desire to bless us and our families in every way as we engage in this new series.

Generosity Lunch – Sunday March 6th

On Sunday March 6th we will be concluding our series with a special “Generosity Lunch,” from 12.15 to 1pm, straight after our service in the foyer of our church.

We would love to host you and your family and give you a free copy of John Siebeling’s book, “Worry Free Finances,” to further resource you for the coming year.

Mark your calendars, it’s going to be a great time of connection for us all!

Thank You!

Thank you for your generosity and faithful giving, your engagement continues to make a significant difference in the lives of many.

 It’s because of you and the contribution that you make that we can bring hope, faith and provision to our community and beyond!

Please remember to take time to prayerfully consider your Vision Commitment for 2022, if you have not done so already. You will find the card by clicking here, and if you would like to give your weekly donations, tithes or offering now, you can do so by clicking this link.

See you Tomorrow!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 10.00am for the start of our “Worry Free Finances Series. Come early for a great coffee and time of connection!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13 NIV

We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors