My Favorite Time of the Year!

This is my favorite time of the year…Autumn!  This is the time when God pulls out His crayons (so to speak) and does the absolute best coloring you’ll ever see! The green leaves of the summer begin to turn colors…beautiful hues of yellow, orange, green, purple, brown, etc. God’s world bursts into an array of, what I like to think of it as, God’s attitude!  

All summer long there is work, striving, some turmoil, some hardships…but then autumn comes, and God changes the whole outlook of the entire world!  What was the “dog days” of summer now becomes a bright array of happiness, joy, colorfulness, representing change always comes! What feels like trials that will never end now becomes an attitude of hope for a brighter day!

Then at the end of autumn is the season of Thanksgiving…a time when we look back after the fact and see what the Lord has actually brought us through…and we give Him praise and thanksgiving for all the bountiful blessing He has bestowed upon us all! And it seems to make all the toiling and striving worth it!

Psalm 19:1 says…”The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork."
Psalm 46:8-11 says…"Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth."He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
Psalm 77:11-19 says…”I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people. Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah (or think about it!) The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled. The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.  The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook. "Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known."

What a mighty God we serve! He has made us glad with the work of His hands! God has a way with Him like that…taking situations that we think hopeless and changing them to where they are victories to us, teaching us the ways of the Lord!

This fall, and especially at Thanksgiving, let’s give Him the glory due His name! Let’s let Him know how thankful and grateful we are just to be one of His own!  We, as Christians, have so much to thank Him for!  Looking around, we se all the good things He’s done for us, and we realize that if it was not for the Lord who was on our side, old Satan would have swallowed us up quickly! But Jesus came to our rescue so many times that we could hardly count!

Let’s ask Him to forgive us for any and all times we didn’t obey Him when He wanted us to do some task we didn’t want to do…or for the times we’ve done things he told us not to do!  In Autumn, it seems, by God adding so much color, that God may be saying, “Hey my son or daughter…I forgive you! Now forgive yourselves, and enjoy the color!” Ain’t that just like God? God Bless!  Pastor Rick

We plough the fields and scatter!

We plough the fields,and scatter the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand;
he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine and soft refreshing rain.

All good gifts around us Are sent from heaven above
then thank the Lord,O thank the Lord for all his love.

He only is the maker of all things near and far;
he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star;
the winds and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed;
much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread.

We thank thee then, O Father, for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food.
Accept the gifts we offer for all thy love imparts,
and what thou most desirest, our humble, thankful hearts.

We've Moved !!!

We are thrilled to let you know that we have moved to our new building. God has richly blessed us this past year, and we are now worshipping in our own building. We are located at 576 State Route 7 North of Gallipolis across from the Holiday Inn and Speedway. Come celebrate with us. We have more room to worship, more room to fellowship, and are growing. We still have a lot to do including a new roof, but we are no longer “hiding” behind the warehouse, but now you have to swerve to miss us as you come up Route 7. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. The "Tavern" has become God's "Temple!"

Down Home Gospel

New Life Church of God helps to sponsor the weekly broadcast of “Down Home Gospel” with host Pastor Rick Towe.  Tune in each Sunday morning from 7-9am on “Big Country” WBYG 99.5 FM.  You will hear local groups and soloist including some from our own congregation.   During the week, you can find southern gospel on JoyFM at the new 105.9FM or Contemporary Christian on The River at 88.1FM.

Seed of Faith Women’s Ministry

The women have changed their regular meeting day to the first Monday evening of each month at 7pm.  Join us at the church on September 7, October 5, and November 2. For more info, call Stella Blankenship at 740-446-0003. 

Dates To Remember...

Mike & Kelly Bowling will be in concert here on Friday Sept 11th at 7pm. We are excited to have Mike and Kelly back with us, and we welcome Chris Whitaker who joined them in February of this year.  God has blessed them with three recent hits – “Notified,” “A Miracle Today,” and “Your Cries Have Awoken the Master.”

Bobby Bowen, former lead singer with Mid South, will be in concert here on Saturday, October 3rs at 6pm. Bobby wasrmer lead singer for the Mid South Boys Quartet from 1982 to 1997. You may remember “Guilty of Loving Me,” “You Did It Again,” and “That’s My Child” from that group.  He now has a solo ministry centered in Madison, Tennessee. 

Nationally known conference speaker Jeri Barracks from New York will be spealing here on Wednesday night, October 28th at 7pm. Come join us and share in her testimony, humor, and desire to reach the world for Christ.  Jeri formerly hosted “The New Day” TV show on TCT Christian TV in New York and Canada.

Crabb Revival will be in concert here on Thursday night, November 12th at 7 pm. Since their recent concerts in the area, Tereh Crabb Penhollow has decided to stop touring with the group.  Zach and Amanda Smith join Adam Crabb on vocals with the original band members.  With multiple award nominations, the group is still most focused on reaching souls with the gospel in music.

Nursing Home Service

Join Bill Greene and others on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 at Scenic Hills in Gallipolis for a worship service as part of our outreach to the elderly, handicapped, and widowed.

Fshers of Men Men’s Fellowship

The Men’s fellowship meets the first Saturday of each month for breakfast. All men are invited to join us at 9am on September 5, October 3, and November 7 at Golden Coral in Gallipolis. For info, call J.R. Vance at 740-245-5406. 

Seed of Faith Women’s Ministry

The women have changed their regular meeting day to the first Monday evening of each month at 7pm.  Join us at the church on September 7, October 5, and November 2. For more info, call Stella Blankenship at 740-446-0003. 

Care Fund Outreach

We have changed the format from a food pantry to a care fund. If you would like to donate funds or know someone in need, contact Steve and Mindy Derenberger at 740-446-4177

Daily Bible Readings

(These readings coordinate with the week’s Sunday School lesson)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Sept 7 Numb. 27:12-23	Sept 8 2 Kings 5:4-15	Sept 9 Micah 3:5-8	Sept 10 Luke 9:1-6	Sept 11 Acts 1:1-8	Sept 12 1 Corin. 2:1-5
Sept 14 Genes. 12:1-3	Sept 15 Proverbs 24:3-6	Sept 16 Isaiah 49:1-7	Sept 17 Acts 6:1-7	Sept 18 Ephes. 4:1-6	Sept 19 Revel. 5:1-10
Sept 21 Genes. 41:28-38	Sept 22 1 Chro. 12:16-18	Sept 23 2 Chro. 24:17-22	Sept 24 Luke 24:25-32	Sept 25 1 Corin. 6:9-11	Sept 26 1 Thess. 1:2-10
Sept 28 Ruth 1:11-18	Sept 29 2 Kings 1:2-8	Sept 30 Daniel 3:13-29	Oct 1 John 12:20-26	Oct 2 Colossians 1:3-8	Oct 3 1 Peter 3:8-16
Oct 5 Deuter. 10:12-22	Oct 6 1 Sam. 16:4-13	Oct 7 2 Chro. 15:8-17	Oct 8 Luke 16:10-15	Oct 9 Philip. 2:19-30	Oct 10 1 John 3:16-18
Oct 12 Isaiah 43:10-12	Oct 13 Isaiah 45:18-24	Oct 14 Mark 5:14-20	Oct 15 Luke 5:1-11	Oct 16 Ephes. 2:1-10	Oct 17 Ephes. 5:1-10
Oct 19 1 Kings 18:1-4	Oct 20 Psalm 27:7-14	Oct 21 Habak. 3:16-19	Oct 22 Mark 14:3-9	Oct 23 1 Corin. 4:7-15	Oct 24 Hebrews 2:1-4
Oct 26 Lev. 1:1-4	Oct 27 2 Sam. 24:18-25	Oct 28 Isaiah 53:4-12	Oct 29 Mark 10:35-45	Oct 30 1 Peter 1:17-21	Oct 31 1 John 1:8-2:2
Nov 2 Exodus 19:1-8	Nov 3 Lev. 21:1-8	Nov 4 Numbers 6:1-8	Nov 5 Rom. 11:25-32	Nov 6 Ephes. 1:3-10	Nov 7 2 Tim. 2:19-26
Nov 9 Numb. 15:37-41	Nov 10 2 Chro. 31:2-4	Nov 11 Proverbs 3:1-4	Nov 12 Matt. 28:16-20	Nov 13 Romans 5:6-11	Nov 14 Ephes. 6:1-3
Nov 16 Gene. 35:1-5	Nov 17 Deut. 31:15-18	Nov 18 Joshua 1:10-15	Nov 19 Luke 6:6-10	Nov 20 John 4:21-24	Nov 21 John 12:27-29
Nov 23 Genesis 9:1-6	Nov 24 Joshua 7:1-26	Nov 25 Prov. 7:24-27	Nov 26 Luke 19:1-9	Nov 27 John 8:42-47	Nov 28 John 13:31-34

Why study the Bible ? The Bible itself answers that question in 2Tmothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” So be profitable and equipped!!!

Purpose of the New Life Church of God

To seek God’s presence through prayer and worship.
To fellowship together in love and unity.
To educate and equip through discipleship.
To reach the lost with the gospel.
To help the hurting.

REGULAR SERVICE TIMES

Sunday...

Sunday School 10:00am for all ages

Worship & Preaching 11:00am

Worship & Preaching 6:00pm

Wednesday...

Family Training Hour 7:00pm

CHURCH INFO...

Website: www.newlifecog.net
E-mail: newlifecog@suddenlink.net

(Located on State Route Route 7 at Route 35 across from Speedway and Holiday Inn)

PASTOR INFO...

Pastor Rick Towe
Website: www.ricktowe.com
E-Mail: ricktowe@suddenlink.net
Home Phone: 304-675-3538
Cell Phone: 304-593-1634
Toll Free 1-877-731-4468