Hi Newport Church Family,
We trust that you are well and experiencing God’s grace and favor in this summer season.
I was communicating by text recently with one of our team who commented about how the concept of time has felt all messed up in this season. As I thought about that, the impact of COVID-19, the lockdown, the national outcry against racism and racial injustice towards African Americans, riots, and all that is happening in our nation at present, I responded that I feel like time has been both compressed and expanded at the same time in a season that has affected all of our lives so dramatically.
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
One of our great friends Christine Caine tweeted recently:
“It takes huge commitment to stay focused these days. There are so many moving parts that need our attention and an ever changing landscape that must be navigated. I’ve never had to work harder to keep the main thing the main thing. We need the wisdom and guidance of Holy Spirit.”
I could not agree more with what she expressed and we want to encourage our church family to stay focused on keeping the main thing the main thing in these days.
Jesus is the hope of the world. He was no stranger to social unrest, turbulence, racism, division, political tension and volatile times
It was into this environment that Jesus was born and it was in this environment that he transformed our world. Let’s never forget that it is JESUS who is the answer to the brokenness of our world and as followers of Christ the main thing for each one of us is to know Him and to make Him known.
As His kingdom comes and His will is done, love, truth and grace will prevail.
Jesus and Justice
This Sunday I am starting two part series on “Jesus and Justice” and our worship team will once again be leading us in a time of worship and experiencing the presence of God.
We encourage you to send the link of our service to as many people as you can. Let’s focus on making Jesus known in a time when so many people are searching for answers in the midst of so much turmoil and uncertainty.
Reopening our Building
We will be keeping you updated on when we will be able to start gathering in our building again. Keep a look out for the survey we will be sending you.
In the mean time, as an interim step, other smaller groups are gathering either for life group, Sunday morning service watch parties or lunch after parties. All of these groups will be observing government recommended protocols and maintaining social distancing. If you would like to gather in one of these groups please click here, we would love to connect you to one.
Thank you for your Generosity
Thank you for your continued faithfulness in giving your donations, tithes and offerings. Without your contribution, and each one of us doing our part, all that we do in our church and community would not be possible.
Let’s keep reminding God of His promise that He will multiply the seed that we sow, and as we bring our tithe into the storehouse that He promises to open the windows of heaven and pour out such blessing we will not be able to contain it!
The Power of Prayer
In these uncertain and troubled times let’s never forget the power of prayer as we continue to pray that God will turn back the tide of COVID-19 and bring healing, spiritual awakening and unity to our nation and world.
Prayer Meetings Every Tuesday Morning at 6AM
We would love you to join our Tuesday 6AM prayer meetings led by Rino Chantana and you can do so by clicking on this link.
UNITE714
We also encourage you to take some time to pray at 7.14 every morning and evening, twice a day with one voice, wherever you may be.
We will be joining together at that time not only as a church but with multiplied thousands of other believers around the world who are a part of the UNITE714 prayer initiative.
We very much look forward to you joining us on Sunday at 10 am and connecting through the many zoom call opportunities we have available during the week.
Let’s continue to be a voice of hope and faith in these days!
We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Jonathan & Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors