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Moralism Versus Gospel
Senior Pastor Dan & Rhonda Backens
All religions, other than Christianity, operate on the premise, “If I am good, I am accepted by God,” which is at the
heart of moralism. Irreligious people, on the other hand, live as if they themselves are god and have the philosophy,
“I don’t need to please anyone but myself.” The gospel is a radical departure from both of these worldviews, for it
asserts, “I am fully accepted by God through Jesus Christ alone, not through anything I have done or can do.”
Unfortunately, many born-again, Spirit-filled, believers live day-to-day out of a deep-seated moralism, since they act
as if all blessing, acceptance, and favor from God comes through their own effort and moral living. This kind of life is
never joyful, since it inevitably produces a fear of being constantly graded by God on our performance.
KEMPSVILLE
Campus Pastor Joel Solomon
We believe…
 You matter to God.
 Heaven and Hell are real.
 Jesus, God’s Son, died because of
your sin, and rose again.
 When you believe in Jesus Christ as
your Lord and Savior, you are saved.
 The Bible is true and relevant for
your life.
 The Holy Spirit will give you the
power to live a life of victory.
Martin Luther wrote, “All those who do not at all times trust in God’s favor, grace, and good-will, but seek his favor in
other things or in themselves…practice idolatry.” If we seek any justification or acceptance by God outside of Christ’s
atonement, we put something higher in our lives than Christ Himself, and that is nothing less than idolatry.
The gospel declares you justified, accepted, forgiven, blessed, secure, assured, reborn, adopted,
and free all through the gift of salvation purchased by Jesus Christ and through nothing
of yourself. The more you reflect upon the truth of the good news, the more you
understand why Scripture calls it the glorious gospel!
January 31 & February 1, 2015
Welcome, Guests!
To help you feel a little more at home, here’s a snapshot of what to
expect in today’s service. Our worship includes a variety of musical
styles, all having the primary purpose of exalting the Lord. Some
songs will have a gospel feel, others will have a contemporary
flavor, and some will be traditional. During worship you may see:
 Raising of hands
 Spontaneous singing
 Clapping
 Public prophecy
 Special music by the choir and worship team
Whatever the style, we hope you find our worship to be wholehearted unto the Lord
and done with a spirit of excellence. You will find that the dress here is semi-casual.
Children’s programs are available for infants through 5 th grade at all campuses.
Infants through kindergarten may check in upon arrival. Elementary children attend
the worship portion of the service with their families until they are released to their
age-appropriate ministry. Our elementary program, Ablaze, is available for 1 st through
5th graders.
Ghent: infants – preschool check in at Kids Clubhouse located at the east end of the
building; 1st – 5th graders check in at Clubhouse when dismissed.
Deep Creek: infants – preschool check in at Kids Creek located at the north end of
the building; 1st – 5th graders check in at room 200 when dismissed.
Kempsville: infants – preschool check in at Kids Cove located on the west side of the
building; 1st – 5th graders check in at the multi-purpose room (140).
A typical service lasts about 100 minutes and divides approximately according to this
schedule:
Praise & worship – 30 minutes
Ministry time – 10 minutes
Announcements, offering, & release of children –15 minutes
Practical teaching – 45 minutes
New Life Church offers nine worship services in a variety of sizes and venues. Please
feel free to pick up a full schedule at the information center.
Pastor Dan
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Baby Dedication
Our next baby dedication will be held the weekend of February 14th – 15th. A baby
dedication orientation for those parents who have never dedicated a child at New
Life will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the KV campus. If
you are an NLC member and have a baby or young child you would like to have
dedicated, contact Rolinda by Wednesday, February 4th at 757.673.6300 or
[email protected].
VBJI Slavery still exists—together we can stop it! Join Virginia
Beach Justice Initiative Saturday, March 7th for a 5K Run/Walk and
Kids’ Fun Run as we raise awareness and funds to bring sexually
exploited women and children into freedom. Learn more and
register at www.freedom424.org/r4tl/races/newport-newsva/
or come to our monthly interest meeting at 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 5th in room
142 at the KV campus to learn how you can make a difference. www.vbji.org
Family News
We welcome the following new additions to the New Life family:
Joanna Irene McLaughlin, daughter of Jamie & Joe McLaughlin, was born Thursday,
January 22, 2015. Joanna weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20.2 inches long.
She joins big sister JaLynn, 22 months old. Proud grandparents are Jeff & Jean Miller.
Jonah Jordan Rickards, son of Amy & Wes Rickards, was born Friday, January 23,
2015. Jonah weighed 10 pounds even and was 22.25 inches long. He joins big
sister Sophia, almost 4 years old.
Lilliana Joy Keeney, daughter of Christen & Vince Keeney, was born Saturday, January
24, 2015. Liliana weighed 8 pounds even and was 20.5 inches long. She joins big
sister, Sophia Grace, 15 months old. The proud grandmother is Nancy Feucht.
Madison Victoria Murff, daughter of Jennifer & Justin Murff, was born on Monday,
January 26, 2015. Madison weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 17.5 inches long.
She joins big sisters Bella, age 6; Sophia, age 4, and Gabby, age 2.
ATTENDANCE: January 24 & 25, 2015: 3,545
Marriage Getaway...a weekend
designed to strengthen your marriage!
February 13th - 15th at Founders Inn
For details see familylife.com/events
Our group name for discount:
new life providence
Middle School and High School Girls!
Shake It Off is our middle and high school girls’ retreat, with the
focus of identity—shaking off what the world may have said about
you, or what you may have said about yourself, and taking on the
Falling Forward, a 20-week, closed, confidential Life Group designed to bring freedom identity of a daughter of God!
Where: Off-site. TBA
to men trapped in the bondage of habitual sexual sin, launches January 27, 2015. For an
When: February 13th –14th
application or more information, see the Life Group board or contact Pastor Randall Corey at
Cost: $15 (meals and gift included)
[email protected] or 407.1735.
Time: 6:00 PM Friday – 2:00 PM Saturday
Quilting Life Group Location Change
Sign up at Saturday night youth group or
The Labor of Love Life Group, under the leadership of Cecelia Krasny and Deb Peresich, is
NLC offices or email [email protected]. Any questions,
changing its location to the Deep Creek campus. The group meets the 2 nd and 4th Saturdays each please email [email protected].
month, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and is for all quilters. For questions, contact Cecelia at
Middle School & High School Guys!
757.893.0327 or Deb at 757.621.5891.
Dodging the Enemy is a night of not only having fun through dodgeball, eating lots of food, and having some good guy time, but it is
also a night where our middle and high school guys can learn some
practical ways to dodge the plans of the enemy and stay on the track
Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Your Marriage
that God has for them!
Coming in February: A Marriage Made in Heaven, a nine-week
Where: Off-site. TBA
When: February 14th (Saturday)
course which combines both the power of God’s
Cost: $10 (food included)
Word and practical teaching that will enable couples
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
to recapture the joy, romance, and fulfillment in
Sign up at Saturday night youth group or NLC
their marriage. For further details, pick up a brochure
offices or email [email protected] or
at the information center or call Esther Dean at
[email protected]. Any questions, please email
757.650.9903.
[email protected] or [email protected].
Prophetic Presbytery & Worship
Friday, February 6th, 7:00 PM at the KV campus
This is an annual event where all have the opportunity to receive a
singles 30+ personal word of encouragement from the Lord as church leaders pray
with everyone individually.
Go Deeper Getaway, March 13th – 15th. Guest speakers include Rhodonna Boyd, Chris &
Pastor Tina Davis, André Owens, and Pastor David McBride. Worship with John Day, Tierra Ward,
and Rebekah Martin. Last day to register is February 9th. See details on the event registration
page at newlifeprovidence.com.
A Marriage Made in Heaven
February Church-wide Special Event Calendars
are available at the information center. The calendar may also be accessed
online at newlifeprovidence.com under events.
Kempsville Campus Lost and Found. If you think you
have something in Lost and Found, please stop by the information center or
Kempsville church office to check. NLC will donate all remaining items in our
lost and found to the outreach ministries on February 9th.
How do I become a member of New Life Church?
New Life encourages all who know the Lord and share the
vision of this ministry to consider becoming church members.
Membership provides many benefits and has reasonable
responsibilities. We would welcome you as a part of our
church family. Membership is open to those age 16 and
older. It is a simple process.
Discovery Seminar is offered three times each year and is
required for all those seeking membership in order to understand our history,
values, and practices. Discovery Seminar is scheduled in two parts: an all-day
Saturday portion (light breakfast, lunch, and childcare are provided), plus the
Sunday evening one week later (childcare provided). Brochures with details
and registration forms are available at the information center.
The next Discovery Seminar will be February 21st & March 1st at the KV
campus. To allow us to plan for childcare and meals, pre-registration is
required.
Opportunities to Connect with New Life Global Workers
New Life’s Impact in Africa:
Testimonies from Tanzania
Monday, February 2nd, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Kempsville campus, room 140
Come hear stories from missionary Gina Helms as
we celebrate together what God is doing in Africa
through New Life.
Gina will share about a massive 2014 outreach to
remote tribal villages where there were more than
16,000 recorded encounters with God! Over 400 salvations and 300 healings. 34
people from the USA participated in the outreach on two-week trips throughout the
year. One team escaped a wild man running toward the crusade with a machete.
Come and hear how God handled that one. ALL ARE WARMLY WELCOME! Gina really
wants to see you all there!
Asia Watch Reception with Thomas & Colleen Kühn
Sunday, February 8th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Kempsville campus, room 140
Join us for a special reception for our
dear friends and global workers,
Thomas & Colleen Kühn, to hear
personal and ministry updates from
their work in Far East Asia and to
cover them and their adopted
nations in prayer.
New Life Church has three locations:
Kempsville (KV) 1244 Thompkins Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464  757.227.6930
Deep Creek (DC) 423 Shell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323  757.673.6300
Ghent (GH) 1420 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517  757.222.8285
We are a member church of New Life Ministries International and The Mosaix Global Network.
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