Hi Newport Church Family,
We hope that you had a happy and blessed Easter.
What a great weekend we had together as a church, as we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus in our Good Friday and Easter Sunday English and Spanish services.
Jesus’ Infallible Proofs and Unquestionable Demonstrations
Luke writes in the first chapter of the book of Acts that Jesus appeared to the disciples proving the reality and power of His resurrection over a period of forty days:
“To these [men] He also showed Himself alive after His suffering [in Gethsemane and on the cross], by [a series of] many infallible proofs and unquestionable demonstrations, appearing to them over a period of forty days and talking to them about the things concerning the kingdom of God.”
Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians that during the forty days between Jesus resurrection and ascension into heaven He appeared to more than five hundred people at one time.
There was no doubt about the reality of Jesus’ resurrection because it was established through many infallible proofs and unquestionable demonstrations!
It’s important to note Jesus revealed Himself specifically to those who made Him the focus of their attention and devotion.
In these coming days let’s renew our focus on Jesus with ever greater devotion, and invite Him to release His resurrection life in us and in our church with many unquestionable demonstrations of His power!
Let’s also pray that just as Jesus brought new understanding and fresh revelation of God’s kingdom to His disciples at that time, we too will grow in our understanding and revelation of God’s kingdom purpose for our time.
Grace, Grace and more Grace!
Zechariah prophesied about the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, that had been in ruins for so many years, with these words:
‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ Zech 4:7
The rebuilding of the Temple required great grace and as we rebuild as a church after a year of COVID restrictions we need grace, grace and more grace!
Orange County is now in the orange tier of restrictions, which means that as a church we can now operate at fifty percent capacity, and current projections indicate that by June California will be fully open.
We have always said as a church, “find your place at your own pace.”
As more and more people return to in person church attendance, let’s all of us do so with great grace, knowing that we all have different levels of comfort regarding regathering.
We encourage you to join us in person if you can and of course we will continue to live stream our services on YouTube.
Let’s keep praying and believing for a season of new life and great growth!
Kingdom Builders and Vision Partners Breakfast on May 1st
We are very excited to be holding our first Kingdom Builders and Vison Partners breakfast for over a year on Saturday 1st May.
May is a month when we focus on Miracles and what a great way to start the month, believing for financial miracles!
If you would like to find out how you can partner with us by resourcing the church through your giving and generosity we would love to have you join us.
You can find out more information by clicking here or by coming to our connect desk at church.
For those attending please RSVP by emailing our Generosity Pastors Michael and Polly Ellmann, at michael.ellmann@newportchurch.com
Thank you for your Generosity
Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness, your giving is not only making a way for others to know the hope that we have in Christ but is seed that will produce a harvest for you in the days ahead.
“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 now, you can do so by clicking here.
Sunday Morning New Service Time of 10am
A reminder that our new Sunday morning service time is 10am.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow in person or on YouTube if you are watching online!
Never forget that your presence makes all the difference!
With love and blessings,
Jonathan and Dianne Wilson
Senior Pastors