Hi Newport Church Family,
We hope you had a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Thankful for You!
As we reflect on all that we are thankful for, we are so thankful to God for each one of you and for all the life that you bring to our church and community.
Each one of us is an expression of God’s creativity and desire to fill the earth with an embodiment of who He is, bringing His life to our world.
David had a revelation of this and wrote about it in the Psalms:
I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe. You have approached even the smallest details with excellence; Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul.
Psalm 139:14 VOICE
As our focus moves from Thanksgiving to Christmas let’s carry this knowledge deep in our soul, as we express our gratitude to each other for the richness of our relationships and the unique contribution we can all make in seeing God’s kingdom come and will be done on earth as in heaven!
52 Day Challenge Completed!
So on October 2 the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun.
Nehemiah 6:15 NLT
So on October 2 the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. Nehemiah 6:15 NLT
Our 52 Day challenge, Rebuilding Spirit, Soul and Body concluded very fittingly on the day of Thanksgiving with thanksgiving!
Congratulations to all those who participated and completed what we pray was a significant time of rebuilding any structures that may have been damaged or broken down over this last season.
Remember we were not seeking perfection but to reestablish and create new structure and patterns that will fortify us, our families and our church as we continue to build God’s Kingdom.
Let’s not stop at 52 days, but let’s keep applying those same principles and disciplines that will help us to continue building every area of our lives and church for the glory of God!
Advent Begins Tomorrow!
Advent is the season when we as the church remember the expectation and anticipation of God’s people waiting for a Savior, and it’s a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas, as well as the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
The word Advent is derived from the Latin word “Adventus” meaning “arrival” or “coming” and it’s Greek equivalent, with the same meaning, is “Parousia,” which is the word used in the Bible for the Second Coming of Christ.
Advent is a spiritual journey that Christians take, through the truths of Scripture that point to the birth of Messiah, reaffirming that, Jesus has come, He is present in the world today and that He will come again in glory!
The tradition of Advent mirrors the journey of faith that we make as followers of Christ.
It mirrors our journey from the first moment of realization and acceptance of who Jesus is, to taking our first steps of faith, walking the road of faith with increasing understanding, while always looking forward to our destination, which is to be in His presence forever!
The four Sundays of Advent, prior to Christmas, focus on the themes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace.
Our prayer is that you will know each one of these aspects of Advent in your heart, home and world as we journey together.
May we bring hope, love, joy and peace to our world this Advent, as we share our own unique story of the eternal difference Jesus has made to each one of us through His birth and life.
Thanksgiving Offering
A big thank you to all those who contributed to our Thanksgiving Offering last weekend. We are so thankful for your continued generosity and partnership in our vision to make a difference in our world.
If you haven’t had an opportunity to give your offering yet you can still do so either in church this weekend, online or by clicking here.
If you did not see the video we screened last Sunday, highlighting the areas where your giving has made such a difference, you can watch it now by clicking this link.
We hope you will be inspired by what we have been able to do together in a difficult season.
Let’s never forget the sacrifices that previous generations have made so that we could hear about and know the love of Jesus. They paved the way and carried the torch for us, now it’s our turn to do the same for the next generations.
Each one of us is a part of the continuum of generations that have given sacrificially over thousands of years to see God’s Kingdom come to a broken and hurting world.
Let’s do our part and leave a legacy for the next generation, by building a strong healthy church that is a hub of hope to our community and beyond!
This Sunday!
We can’t wait to see you this Sunday either in person or online. It’s going to be a great morning and it won’t be the same without you!
We love and appreciate you all greatly,
Pastor Jonathan & Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors