Dr. Jim Mann “When he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to teach them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:1–3, CSB) In ancient times, mountains were often considered holy…
Tag: New Life Church
Religion, March 2020
Brisket and Bean Cook-Off
Catherine Simpson New Life Church, which meets in the Clubhouse on Sundays at 8:30 a.m., partnered with Robson Ranch’s Wildhorse Grill to hold the inaugural Brisket and Bean Cook-Off. Over 90 judges including four VIP judges made the monumental decision on who would win the 2020 titles. The VIPs were Robson’s very own County Commissioner…
Religion, December 2019
Thanksgiving with New Life Church
Sherry Zeise On Nov. 9, Jim and Carol Hansen warmly welcomed us into their beautifully fall-decorated home to share a lavish, New Life Church Thanksgiving meal together with members and guests. Though the church, with the help of Carl Klein, provided turkey and ham through Cracker Barrel, the ladies went all out with “the fixins.”…
Religion, July 2019
Lunch Bunch Cook-Out
Sherry Zeise June brought a special fun for the New Life Church Lunch Bunch as we enjoyed our annual Cook Out, when both men and women joined together for a time of feasting and fellowship. We shared barbecue sandwiches with all the fixings, refreshing salads, watermelon and fruit, and polished it all off with great…
Religion, June 2019
Feast for the heart
Sherry Zeise The day before Mother’s Day, New Life Church Ladies’ Lunch Bunch gathered for our annual Mother/Daughter Luncheon once more at the Sidewalk Café at Unicorn Lake. Gracious and generous owners Sam and Susi Pyeatt welcomed us like special family members and laid out an awesome buffet with abundant green salad with special dressings,…
Religion, May 2019
New Life Church Ladies’ Lunch Bunch
Sherry Zeise A girly, spring vision and warm welcome engulfed New Life Church Ladies’ Lunch Bunch as we entered the lovely, spacious home of Carol and Jim Hansen. Her beautiful spring china figurines and dishes, featuring bunnies and flowers, had us all mesmerized, and luscious pink cabbage roses adorned the tables and napkin rings. What…
Religion, April 2019
Blarney and blessings
Sherry Zeise Corned beef and cabbage-draw or dread? New Life Lunch Bunch had a bit of each, as we began our March meeting, which always includes the fun of St. Patrick’s Day, wearing green and having the traditional Irish meal of Jois Ross’s scrumptious corned beef and cabbage. The rest of us bring potatoes (Irish,…
Religion, January 2019
A touch of Heaven
Sherry Zeise The coffee pot at Lyle and Nancy Nevius’ home happily gurgled a welcome to New Life Church ladies bringing great food and joyous expectations for our Christmas celebration. Nancy’s love of Christmas filled their house with beautiful, fun and inspirational decorations. Each year she has graciously shared it all with Lunch Bunch. Thanks,…
Religion, December 2018
Songs of thankful praise
Sherry Zeise November Lunch Bunch has always been a favorite meeting of the year, because we have Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings and the men join us, instead of going to Outlaw Burger. This time forty-five New Life Church members and friends came to enjoy the warm congeniality of Jim and Carol Hansen. We…
December 2018
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and was thought to be the home of gods. The twelve Olympians, with Zeus at their head, made their dwelling atop this great mountain…high above the average man, often above the clouds, far away from the grinding lives of mortals. In this, the Greeks are…