New Life Pismo - Opportunities

New Life Pismo - Opportunitiesen-usTue, 07 Sep 2010 06:07:15 -0400DigitalAttic FoundationCopyright (c) 2010 DigitalAttic All rights reservedhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?c=675Skid Row Supplies Needed!http://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=570High School ministry is headed to Skid Row on September 3-5 and they are collecting the following items to take down: <ul> <li>McDonald's gift cards</li> <li>New socks</li> <li>Backpacks</li> <li>Candy</li> <li>Hygeine supplies (deodorant, shampoo, soap, Q-tips, toothpaste, etc.)</li> <li>Blankets</li> </ul> Please drop item off at the High School table in the Lobby!2010-09-06 21:30:57Funeral Ministryhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=557Our funeral ministry needs your help in the following areas: <ul> <li>Bring food for funeral receptions (sign up on the list to be cantacted as needed)</li> <li>Food service (Help prepare food before the funeral reception)</li> <li>Clean-up (Help clean up after a funderal reception)</li> </ul> Please sign up at the Care Ministry table in the Lobby or contact the Care Office.2010-09-06 23:29:40Childcare Workershttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=529Childcare Workers Needed We have openings in our Sunday morning nursery for teens and adults who are interested in working with our children. Please call Becky Ferni at 714-8985 if you are interested.2010-09-06 20:35:07Worship Bandshttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=514Do you have a sense of calling to worship leadership and a desire to share your musical gifting with this community? The New Life worship band is a group of dedicated, passionate volunteers that serve the body through the medium of music. As much as musical competence is a bottom-line necessity, New Life is primarily looking for men and women who have a heart to worship God and be unified in spirit and purpose.  It’s important that worship team members are able to follow the direction of the worship/band leader, be willing to make the appropriate effort to prepare musically, retain memory of arrangements, and also pray for God’s presence and blessing over our church’s worship of Him.  Again, from our perspective, worship is about offering all that we are, with discernment, in order to bless God and others. If you are interested in getting involved or just have questions, email <a href="mailto:dkrovious@newlifepismo.com">dkrovious@newlifepismo.com</a> and express your interest. You may download our application forms below. 2010-09-07 04:54:28Join our online community!http://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=454If you are already a member of the Onliine Community, log in by clicking <a href="https://nlccn.ccbchurch.com/app/login.php">here</a>. Here are some of the things you will be able to do when you connect with the New Life Online Community: Personal Profile. Manage your personal and family profile which includes standard address, phone, and e-mail information. Describe your spiritual gifts and interests. Post a picture of yourself. Control your privacy levels for sharing information with other online members. For tips on how to set up your profile, click on the document at the end of this article. People. Our online community is like a church pictorial directory. Locate other people in the church. See their picture. Find their address and phone number. E-mail them. Note: You control what information is shared with whom, and the system hides e-mail address while allowing you to mail. Groups. Easily connect to groups in which you are involved, e.g., your small group. You can e-mail group members, check the group event calendar, post messages, even share event-planning information (like who is bringing what to the BBQ). Group leaders can schedule events and reserve church facilities online. Calendar. Your personal calendar gathers events from all of your groups into one place. The church calendar lets you see events on the church calendar and access details about those events. Finance. Check your current giving record and even print a giving statement. Now you can set up automatic giving from your home page. <hr /> Request a Login and Password <div id="login-container"> <div id="login-content">If you are requesting a login to the online community for the first time, please fill out the your information below. You will receive a login and password by e-mail. 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All Rights Reserved.</form></div> </div> </div>2010-09-07 06:00:18Salvation Armyhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=440Local Branch: David Nicola  Program Coordinator David.Nicola@usw.salvationarmy.org 805-481-0278 805-481-0296  Fax <table style="width: 567px; height: 64px;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <hr /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" colspan="2">The Salvation Army San Luis Obsipo County Service Extension Units</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Atascadero - 805-466-7201</td> <td>South County - 805-481-0278</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cambria-805-927-4044</td> <td>Paso Robles - 805-238-9591</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Morro Bay - 805-772-7062</td> <td>San Luis Obispo-805-544-2401</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <hr /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 25 Things You Probably Didn 't Know About The Salvation Army: <ol> </ol> <ul> <li>The Salvation Army provides assistance to those in need 365 days a year.</li> <li>Founded by William Booth in 1865, The Salvation Army is an international organization that meets the physical and spiritual needs of people in 111 countries around the globe, and in more than 1,400 communities across America without discrimination.</li> <li>The Salvation Army assists more than 31 million individuals throughout the year in the United States - almost 5 million of those during the holiday season alone.</li> <li>83 percent of your donation to The Salvation Army goes directly to program funding to help people who need it most.</li> <li>The Salvation Army operates several domestic violence shelters nationwide, where abused women and children can get a fresh start in life, safely and confidentially.</li> <li>Salvation Army adult rehabilitation centers annually help nearly 200,000 people from every walk of life fight substance abuse and return to their communities as participating, contributing members.</li> <li>When you shop at Salvation Army thrift stores, you are helping individuals in our 150 adult rehabilitation centers nationwide through work therapy.</li> <li>The Salvation Army's Alegria program in Los Angeles provides transitional and permanent housing and specialized support services to homeless and low-income families affected by HIV/AIDS.</li> <li>The red Christmas kettle debuted in San Francisco in 1891 in the guise of a crab pot. A depression had thrown many out of work, including hundreds of seamen and longshoremen. The campaign proved so successful that by 1900 it was imitated nationwide.</li> <li>Movie actors Clark Gable, Gary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marion Brando, Mae West and Joan Crawford have all appeared in movies with Army characters.</li> <li>The Salvation Army has more than 3.5 million volunteers and provides assistance to those in need through just under 8,800 units of operation across the country.</li> <li>The Salvation Army operates a Missing Persons Program, which provided service to more than 190,000 people last year.</li> <li>The Salvation Army's League of Mercy visited more than 3.3 million people with special needs in hospitals, nursing homes, and correctional facilities last year.</li> <li>The Salvation Army assists nearly 16 million people with social service casework projects each year.</li> <li>The Salvation Army provided an opportunity to camp for more than 168,000 underprivileged children, seniors, and adults last year.</li> <li>The Salvation Army was at the frontlines in World Wars I and II, offering comfort and pastoral guidance.</li> <li>The Salvation Army provided more than 50,000 job referrals last year.</li> <li>Peter Drucker called The Salvation Army "by far the most effective organization in the U.S.," in Forbes magazine.</li> <li>The red shield dates from 1896 and serves as the trademark for the Army's social services.</li> <li>Known for their brass band music, The Salvation Army has approximately 2,500 brass bands worldwide.</li> <li>Since the 1920*s, a Salvation Army brass band from Southern California has marched in the Rose Bowl Parade.</li> <li>The phrase "on the wagon" was coined by men and women receiving the services of The Salvation Army. Former National Commander Evangeline Booth - founder William Booth's daughter -drove a hay wagon through the streets of New York to encourage alcoholics on board for a ride back to The Salvation Army. Hence, alcoholics in recovery were said to be "on the wagon."</li> <li>The first Salvation Army band was formed in 1882 by accident. Charles Frye and his sons offered their services as bodyguards for Salvation Army street preachers. They began playing music on their brass instruments to give them something to do while they protected the officers, and soon after quit their family business to lead the Army's music department,</li> <li>The Salvation Army led in the formation of the USD — United Services Organization. The USO operates service units, which serve members of the armed forces abroad.</li> <li>"Strawberry Fields Forever" in the Beatles 1966 song by that name, is John Lennon's nostalgic reference to a Salvation Army orphanage called Strawberry Field in Woolton, England. Lennon is said to have played with childhood friends in the trees behind the orphanage when he was a boy.</li> </ul> <ol> </ol> <hr /> <a href="index.php?c=118">RETURN TO THE LOCAL MINSTRY PARTNERS PAGE</a>2010-09-05 20:28:40Mentoring Ministryhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=325Blessings flow both ways when an adult takes an interest in a child. Your life will never be the same. And neither will the child's. Maybe you sense God's leading to bless the life of a child who needs companionship from a loving Christian adult or perhaps you are a single parent who is concerned over the lack of a father or mother figure in your child's life. Whatever the case. Mentoring Ministry can help. How much time is involved? Quality time, spent consistently with a child, is more important than quantity. As a mentor, you will be encouraged to contact your child at least once a week by phone or visit. What safeguards does the ministry provide? Before becoming a mentor, adults must pass a rigorous screening process including fingerprinting and a thorough background check. A four-hour training course is required. Each mentor and child's family are in regular contact with a mentoring ministry member. What kinds of activities are involved? There are some child safety guidelines to follow, but within those parameters, an adult mentor and child can choose activities that would be mutually enjoyable. Some examples include everyday activities like going to the beach, hiking, playing sports, going to the movies, helping with school work, visiting the children's museum, washing the car, volunteering in the community, or just hanging out. How are matches made? Ministry members interview potential mentors and children to determine compatibility between both parties. Matches are made only after the unanimous agreement of all people involved: mentor, parent, child, and ministry member. To contact the Mentoring Ministry, click <a href="mailto:mentoring@newlifepismo.com">here</a> or call Bob Bowen at (805) 929-8577. "You are helper to the fatherless." Psalm 10:142010-09-07 03:03:06KidStuf Ministry Teamhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=310There are numerous opportunities to serve in our Children's Ministry as part of KidStuf, our monthly event "where kids bring their parents to learn." We are looking for adults and 5th -12th graders who are interested in being part of our KIDSTUF productions! We need individuals interested in our worhsip and drama teams. Rehearsals begin in September. Productions are once a month from October through May. <ul> </ul> Please contact the Children's Ministry Office 489-3254 x600 for more information.2010-09-04 21:29:06Blanket Ministryhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=259Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm • Room G-1 Pieces From Heaven Blanket Ministry Deuteronomy 16:15 says, "The Lord your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands and your joy will be complete." Hi, We're Debra Holden (Director) and Gloria Whisler (Co Director) and we would like to take this opportunity to share with you a little bit about our Blanket Ministry and how it got started. Learning to do needlework had always been a desire of mine. When I became a Christian 15 years ago God fulfilled that desire by sending me to Hancock College where they have a wonderful needlework program. I didn't realize it at the time, but God had a plan. When God had blessed me with the gift of needlework, I felt an overwhelming desire to get his word out through the blankets that I was making for friends and family. I wanted them to fill the same kind of joy that I felt in knowing our Savior. So I started making little tags that read, "You are Precious in Gods Sight," or" In a Babies Happiness You Can See Gods Smile" or "God Loves You" and tying them on the packages that I would give to them. During this same time, he had me delivering for Meals on Wheels which brought me great joy. I spent 3 years there and loved every minute of it. I met a lot of wonderful people including the staff, people just out of surgery, elderly shut ins, and people with illnesses. One day when I was looking through one of my hobby catalogs, I came across a pattern for lap blankets. I thought "WOW," that would be great for people who have to be in Wheel chairs. Maybe I could make one and give it to the care team to give out. Then I thought, they see so many people one lap blanket wouldn't be enough. I then heard that still small voice say, "You need more people." It startled me and I realized what God was calling me to do. Immediately, I started arguing with him. Lord, I'm not a leader, I'm a follower. Then I thought, they see so many people one lap blanket wouldn't be enough. I then heard that still small voice say, "You need more people." It startled me and I realized what God was calling me to do. Immediately, I started arguing with him. Lord, I'm not a leader, I'm a follower. Did you know that It doesn't do any good to argue with God? I decided to be obedient and I want you to know that God knew me better than I knew myself, because I can't tell you enough what this ministry means to me. Looking back on my life, I now see that God was preparing me for the blanket ministry. He taught me how to do needlework, He had me working with people who were ill and lost and now he wanted me to bless them with beautiful handmade blankets. The Lord called me into this ministry in 2002 and blessed me with Gloria in 2003. Gloria's enthusiasm and great love for the Lord has inspired me and she has been a tremendous asset to this ministry. New Life Community Church and Grace Bible Church have joined together and have been distributing these handmade blankets through out our community in order to reach out to people who are in need of encouragement and to let them know there is hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. We currently give to such organizations as Normal life of California, [for the disabled], Social Services, [for abused children], The Salvation Army, [for the homeless, elderly shut ins, and disadvantaged pregnant women], Babyline, {for new babies at Grace church}, New babies at New Life Church, Lifeline, Choices, Arroyo Grande Hospital, Casa De Vida, Home bound, Area Police Departments, E.O.C., Family Care Network, and many others. We have been blessed with many beautiful testimonies that mean so much and touch our hearts in this ministry. We get together on Wednesday mornings where many hours and a lot of love go into making crocheted, knitted, and quilted, blankets, hats, and booties. We also hand make labels that are sewn on to the blankets and then put into beautiful gift bags that are prayed over and then taken to that special person. Working as a team with these incredibly gifted women has been a complete blessing to us. It is awesome to see the love of the Lord working in each and every one of them. The Lord has completely provided for every need we have come across and it is absolutely incredible what he has done in this ministry. God continues to keep his promises. If you have also been blessed with the gift of needlework, I hope you will be encouraged to come and join us for some fun and fellowship. I am very excited about what God has already accomplished in this ministry, and what his plans are for the future. May God Bless You!:)2010-09-05 18:19:03Doll Ministryhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=243Every Tuesday morning from 9am until noon, something very special happens. Fifteen to twenty women gather to pray, have fellowship and create hundreds of beautiful dolls to share with children all over the world. Naomi Luby and this dedicated group of doll makers have made over 600 dolls a year for almost ten years. Over 50 women have participated in this ministry. Five have been with the Doll Makers from the beginning. In December 1998 Pastor Ron spoke about the men of New Life making toys for the children of the Inner City Church in Los Angeles.  The Lord spoke to Naomi and said you could make dolls for them. She started making “Raggedy Ann” type soft dolls. At the Ladies Bible Study in January, 5 ladies signed up to help make dolls. With donated sewing machines the Doll Makers were underway. Some women couldn’t sew, so they stuffed the dolls. Others sew cloths. Some paint faces or made curly wigs.  One lady has been the official “dresser” of the dolls. Until 2008 they met at Naomi’s home in what is known as “Nannies Attic”. With: 10 – 12 sewing machines, material of all kinds, thread and more thread, rickrack, old sweaters for making doll wigs, tables, chairs and most of all, the grandest ladies in the world, the Doll Makers, that made hundreds and hundreds of dolls, bears, puppies and bunnies. In the middle of 2008 “Nannies Attic” moved to “Pat’s Cellar” in the home of Pat and Ron O’Rielly. This is a ministry where the ladies pray and encourage each other, celebrate birthdays together and enjoy fellowship. “God blesses us beyond imagination” is often heard. The ladies pray over the dolls that the children who receive them will be blessed and come to know the love of Jesus. Although they seldom see the children that receive the dolls, they do get many heart warming reports. Over 8,000 dolls have been given away as of July 2009. The following is a list where the dolls have traveled. Local Hospitals – Arroyo Grande, French, Sierra Vista – Pediatrics and Emergency Social Services Department in Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach Police Departments – Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo – Carried in cruisers. Battered Women Shelters in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo – Lifeline and Choices S.A.R.T. in San Luis – Casa De Vista – Peoples Kitchen – HMS New York Mission Trip Los Angeles Inner City Church – Captive Heart – Youth Mission in Mexico (many times) Katrina Projects in Louisiana & Mississippi – Uganda – Kenya – Peru – Micronesia Morocco – Costa Rica – South Africa – Tibet – Mongolia – India – Kazakhstan  Ukraine – Guatemala – Ecuador   2010-09-07 00:26:51New Life Art Showhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=216The "New Life Art Show" features the work of local artists displayed in our Church Lobby. Each show has a different theme. Our next Art Show theme is "Angels" Submissions for the next show are due by May 5th. For more information, contact Juel at 904-6688 or <a href="mailto:newlifeartist@yahoo.com">newlifeartist@yahoo.com.</a>2010-09-07 05:43:52Dream Service Teamhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=144Last year, Pastor Ron had a vision of reaching out to the people in the area immediately surrounding our church, learning their names and their needs and offering to pray for them and serve them in simple ways. The Dream Service Team is a group of people who are committed to serving our neighbors—and people like widows and single moms in our church—with practical acts of kindness like mowing a lawn or making simple home repairs. If you would like to volunteer to help in this ministry, contact the church office 489-3254.2010-09-05 23:57:01King's Crewhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=130King's Crew is a group of volunteers who meet at the church every Wednesday to help with practical projects. Painting railings, tearing out walls, setting tile, constructing cabinets, placing drywall are just samples of the types of work done by this team. Every session begins with a time of prayer and ends with a lunch, so this is a great way to meet some other people while making a great contribution to New Life. Just show up Wednesday morning!2010-09-06 17:37:11New Life Choirhttp://www.newlifepismo.com/index.php?id=129The Worship Choir is a large group of lead worshipers whose primary role is to worship God through song, exalt Christ by living a lifestyle honoring of God, and inspire others to do the same.  We do not function to perform.  Rather, we seek to lead others into God's manifest presence. This is an incredible, excited group of believers that is dedicated to leading our church in worship through the medium of song. You can learn about being a part of the New Life Worship Choir by contacting us by calling New Life at 805-489-3254 and asking for Debbie Krovious (extension 300) or via email to <a href="mailto:dkrovious@newlifepismo.com">dkrovious@newlifepismo.com</a>. You may download our application forms at the bottom of this page. CHOIR FAQ’s: What are rehearsal times? Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 in Room 11 (behind the Worship Center).     How often does the choir “perform”/sing? When in season, the choir leads in the main campus services approximately once every 3-4 weeks with one major event planned per season (e.g., Easter/Christmas).     What is the commitment involved? We are a seasonal choir so we ask for you to commit to the season at hand. One 2-hour rehearsal per week, one weekend of leading in the Worship Center a month, and possibly one major weekend or event depending on the season.     How often do you have open enrollment? We have interviews at the beginning of every season. Typically January, May, and/or August. Contact the Worship Arts Office for more details if you’re interested. Is childcare provided for rehearsals? Yes. Our childecare staff is pre-screened by Live-Scan and we adhere to all state codes.2010-09-07 04:06:55