Omaha and back again...

We went to talk about what it means to grow into a man. Topics like choosing good friends, resisting peer pressure, and living to please Jesus in all our choices. We listened to some great talks, explored the city, discovered a concert in the park, peeked into a few colleges, and then topped it all off with a morning at the Omaha Zoo before heading home.

Somewhere between Cane’s Chicken and everything from sharks to bats to giraffes, I realized that while trips are great, there’s something even better about coming home.

It’s where we live out what we’ve learned.

This Sunday, that’s exactly where we find ourselves as a church family. We’ve been on our own “trip” of sorts…planning, remodeling, painting, updating. And now we’re home in our freshly remodeled space.

Like Solomon dedicating the temple in 2 Chronicles 6–7, this is a moment to re-center, re-focus, and re-dedicate our hearts and our building for God’s glory.

The big idea for Sunday is simple: Now that we are home in our new space, we can use this building to point people to Jesus.

So, come ready to celebrate God’s faithfulness, enjoy a video showing where we’ve come, and, yes, have unlimited coffee and pancakes. Because even Solomon would have agreed that a good celebration needs good food.

I sure hope to see you at 1717 McGee…AND…the coffee shop is open! There will be free drip coffee like always, but now you can also upgrade to a fancy beverage. Services are at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am (Full KidCity available), or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or on our New Life website at 9:15 am. Also, we would LOVE for you to follow us on Facebook, YouTube,and Instagram. (Unless you are on a digital fast, of course ?). 

See you Sunday,

Troy

P.S. Men’s Breakfast is tomorrow, 8/16, at 9 am at New Life. Our Men’s Ministry leader, Freddie Todd, will be sharing about prayer and offering some helpful ways to grow closer to God our Father through prayer.