Dear New Lifer:
Every year we take the last 6-8 weeks of the year to focus our attention on our Christmas Offering. This offering has enabled us to advance the mission of New Life in remarkable ways that are not possible without it.
This year’s Christmas Offering theme is Renewing Space, Connecting Lives. For over 20 years we’ve been committed to faithfully stewarding our building in Queens for the sake of mission. It’s been a long and slow process – one that wouldn’t have been possible without the support of so many of you and of those who came before you. It’s a blessing to own space in New York City and it’s not one we take lightly. We have observed all the ways our building in Elmhurst has served to help transform lives within our church community, in our neighborhoods of Elmhurst & Corona, and across the world. We desire to renew every space to build community, deepen our spiritual formation, and extend our mission.
Over the years this Christmas offering has helped us make significant improvements to our building for the sake of ministry. For example, we have been able to:
The work we’ve been able to do is remarkable. At the same time, there is much more ahead of us. I desire to have every space in our building renewed, to connect people to Jesus and each other.
This year’s goal is to reach $700,000 by December 31, 2024. It’s our most ambitious goal since we started the Christmas Offering in 2011.
All donations made after Thanksgiving will go towards this Christmas Offering. Over the years, because of your generosity, we have met and exceeded our goals. I am so thankful for your faithfulness. Here we are again with an opportunity to do the same!
Please review the details within for more about our vision and ways to give. Then, pray and ask God how you are to participate. The potential impact on thousands of lives is very exciting!
In prayer and partnership,
Pastor Rich
Every year, based on our history of giving and our planned expenses, we project a budget for the following year. This year, our giving is 7% behind where it should be. A part of the offering will go towards closing that gap.
As we do every year, our Christmas Offering will continue to support the weekly ministries we offer at New Life Fellowship (this includes, but is not limited to our NextGen, Community Life, and Sunday Worship ministries at both our Elmhurst and East locations). Additionally, a portion of the offering is allocated to our work through our local community development arm, New Life CDC, and to the global ministry of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship.
Some of the projects that remain are visible to the eye, and others are hidden but extremely important.
Mobile giving by texting the dollar amount (ex. $250) to 646-846-9555
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