May 17, 2026

Community Blooms: Drop in at The Reach on Saturday, May 23 anytime between 10 AM–2 PM for Community Blooms—a day of planting, learning, food, and fun as we come together to build and grow a community garden. There will be activities for kids, opportunities to help plant the garden, and lunch will be available. It’s a great chance to connect with neighbors while bringing beauty and joy to our city. To RSVP, head to the events page at thereach.city

Better Together Marriage Conference: New Life Church is pleased to host the Better Together Marriage Conference in partnership with Marriage Muscle Builders. This one-day event on Saturday, June 13th, will take place from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., with lunch provided. The cost is $20 per person, and pre-registration is required. This conference is designed for every stage of the journey—whether you are newly married, have been married for many years, are engaged, or are single and desire to build a strong foundation for the future. The day will focus on developing healthy habits that strengthen relationships and creating a practical playbook for building a marriage that lasts. For more information and to sign up, please go to nlc.today/signups.

Mexico Trip: Our next short-term missions trip is coming up in September. This time we are headed to the Roca Blanca Missions Base in Mexico! Applications are officially open today! You can apply for this trip on nlc.today by June 12th. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, see Sarah Lozier in the Outreach Corner.

Summer Cinema Family Night: Join us on Friday, June 5th from 6:00–8:00 PM for a fun family movie night at church as we watch "Up" on the big screen!

Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite blanket and stuffed animal (yes, adults too!), and get ready for popcorn, popsicles, and a cozy night together as we celebrate the beginning of summer. We’re also looking for some amazing volunteers to help make this a great night for our families! Families and volunteers, please sign up at nlc.today/signups or at the tap tag on the back of seats.

Child Dedications are coming up May 31st! If you are ready to dedicate your children, you can sign up online to take the class. We will have a meeting at 10 AM in the Skinny room on May 24th to gather details from you. For any questions, reach out to Pastor Trevor.