40th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, October 19, 2025
40th Anniversary Celebration!
WELCOME (15 minutes)
Ice Breaker: What is ONE way in which your life (or your family’s life) has been significantly impacted in a positive way through your involvement with New Life Church?
WORSHIP (10 minutes)
Using your favorite streaming service, sing together “Oh Praise the Name” by Hillsong Worship. Lyrics are on the back.
WIN (15 minutes)
- Thank God for people who’ve come to know Jesus as Savior over the last 40 years!
- Pray for many more Salvations in the next 40 years!!!
WORD (25 minutes)
- Looking Back: When you think about the story of New Life—or even your own story—what are some “mustard seed” moments you’ve seen? (Small acts of faith that God used in big ways?)
- The Sequence Question: Jake used the math pattern illustration to show how it can feel if we don’t fit the legacy.Have you ever felt like that in your faith journey or ministry? What helps you overcome that feeling?
- God Is Still Working: Read Matthew 13:31-33. Jesus said the Kingdom is like yeast—working even when we can’t see it. Where do you sense God quietly working in or around you right now, even if the results aren’t visible yet?
- The Elisha Challenge: Elisha asked, “Where now is the God of Elijah?”—believing God could use him just as powerfully. What would it look like for you to pray a “double portion” prayer for your own life, family, or church?
- Looking Ahead: If the next 40 years of New Life are going to have even greater Kingdom Impact, what role do you think God might want you to play? How can our group encourage each other to step into that together? If you get the chance, review the Kingdom Impact Booklet and discuss what your role is –com/Kingdom32
WORKS (25 minutes)
Break up into twos and threes. Pray for each other!