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Thank you New Passion for participating in the “ONE:27 Turkey Project” over the last several weeks.

Several weeks ago 35 families worked up enough courage to walk into United We Care to seek assistance for the Holidays. The first phase of support was to request a simple Thanksgiving meal, complete with a whole Turkey and all of the fixin’s. Because of your generosity 25 of those 35 families will be receiving a complete meal in a couple of weeks for Thanksgiving.

Because of your generosity, those families will now have the opportunity to enjoy a family Thanksgiving this year!

We kicked off our new series called “There’s An App for That.” During the series we will be exploring how the Bible has an app(lication) for some of the tough issues we deal with in life. Today we kicked off with “Hope in Distress.” Below is the schedule for the remaining
5 weeks:

November 8 – Healing for Broken Relationships
November 15 – Healthy Finances
November 22 – Harmony at Home
November 29 – Guest Preacher Tim Carnes
December 6 – Honor in our Uniqueness

Who Should Attend the Information Meeting?

1. Anyone who desires more information about the launch of NPC to know how to pray while considering joining the launch team.

2. Anyone who is ready to commit to launching NPC, either as a temporary team member or as a permanent team member.

If you have any questions or need any information please EMAIL us.

We had over 300 people attend our first Community Block Party. Our team enjoyed meeting our neighbors! Below are pictures of some of the faces of Grovetown, kids having fun, and some of the New Passion Volunteers in action!

(Originally Posted on Nick’s Blog)
Several years ago I read “The Second Coming of the Church” by George Barna. It opened my eyes to a lot of things in ministry and has served as confirmation to the call God has given me about New Passion Church. I find the 17 statistics below alarming and as such should be a wake up call not only to American Christians, but to the church. These statistics range from 1994 to 1997, a good 12-15 years ago. It would be interesting to see similar results for the identical questions today.

American View: The Bible Teaches that God helps those who help themselves. (81%)
Bible View: We are helpless; we must rely completely on God. (Ps. 37:39-38:30)

American View: It doesn’t matter what religious faith you follow because they all teach the same lessons (38%)
Bible View: Jesus, alone is the Savior of mankind. (Rev. 1:8; 15:4)

American View: All people will expereince the same outcome after death, regardless of their religious beliefs (44%)
Bible View: Only those who believe in Christ will be saved (Rom. 3:21-26)

American View: The Bible teaches that money is the root of all evil (49%)
Bible View: Love of money is the root of many evil pursuits (1 Tim. 6:10)

American View: The most important task in life is taking care of family (56%)
Bible View: The most important task is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength (Matt. 22:37)

American View: The primary purpose of life is enjoyment and fulfillment (58%)
Bible View: Primary purpose in life is to love God completely. (Deut. 6:5)

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We believe there is an entire generation of people on the brink of total spiritual loss and we intend to lead them to a passionate relationship with Jesus. Here’s some of the lyrics…then listen for yourself!

Hear now this declaration
From out across the nations
We need to wake up and understand

Many hurting hearts are crying
But our voices seem to be dying
Can you see the battle raging on?

We are the light to reach this world
We are the salt preserving these souls
Let’s show them the love that we’ve received now

We are, we are in desperation
We need to reach this generation
We are speaking louder than before…

- Nick

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New Passion Church has a home! I met with the principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Grovetown and we have received permission to use the school for our weekend services. This is a huge day for us! The school is located in the very part of Grovetown that I have been praying the Lord would position us, as well, it is in the very section of town that I believe the Lord wanted us to be in. Originally, we were aiming to get in the middle school which is located on a main road. Even though we were told we were first on the list if the principal chose to allow a church to use the facility, the opportunity was never granted to us. Cedar Ridge sits directly behind the middle school, so we have the opportunity to be in the same location as the middle school. We were tuned into the right location, just the wrong school.

I am excited that Cedar Ridge is the school we will be meeting in. The principal is fully supportive of us being there and she is in tune with the needs of the community. Here are some of the statements she made to me: “There are all of these neighborhoods popping up all around here, but there is nothing for families.” “People are always telling me that there is nothing in Grovetown for their family.” “If you can attract the children around here, you’ll reach these families.” “Most of the families in the neighborhoods around the school can practically walk to church here.” I look forward to partnering with the school to be a benefit to the community.

This is a big day. There has always been a lingering question of “What if?” “What if this school does not work out?” “What if we don’t find a location soon?” “What if we can’t afford it?” “What if the space does not work out?” “What if?” “What if?” “What if?” – As I left the school, I had this overwhelming feeling of, “Wow! This thing is really happening!” It leaves me speechless and amazed to see how God works.

Keep Praying for Us!

#1 Pray for God to Provide the Finances: With overcoming the biggest hurtle so far pre-launch, we’ve placed before us the biggest hurtle post-launch of NPC. The school board has doubled their prices for leasing school buildings for non-profit activities in the last year. Therefore, our young churches faces a steep rent. Can God do it? Sure! However, I don’t believe God places a challenge in front of us so we can remain silent. We overcome these challenges through the prayer. I know God would not have placed us in the location we’ve been praying about, opened the door to the school with such a supporting principal if he did not intend on providing…its still scary to look at it through human eyes though

#2 Pray for the Team: I’ve been a part of a church plant for almost the last 3 years. I’ve seen some amazing people set up a campus and tear it down. Our home church (Greenbrier) breaks an entire campus down at a theater in approx. 30 minutes! That’s amazing! The school set up will require a bit extra than the high school required when Greenbrier met there. In the early days few people may have to wear many hats, but through prayer, I believe the Lord can send us those people who can help us with the weekly required tasks.

#3 Pray for the Community: All of these “Yeah God Moments” and all of these “What and Why God Moments” are for 1 reason. To share the gospel with those who live in the community of Grovetown. Plain and simple. Do we have to rely on God for finances? You bet. Do we have to rely on God for people? You bet. But in the end, when lives are transformed and we see adults striving to become spiritually mature Christ Followers, everything will be worth it! Keep praying for the people of Grovetown who the Lord will have us serve and love.

Nick