We are really excited by the response we've had and are looking forward to a great evening.  If you want to come a little early and avoid the 6 p.m. rush -- that would be fine. Your name tag has the table that's been reserved for you.  There will be a cash bar available or there's coffee and tea available for free -- there's room to hang out, the silent auction items will be on display, there will be an information table with brochures from our church and New Day for Children. The buffet dinner will start just after 6 p.m.  As reminder, the Corinthian Event Center is located at 196 N. Third Street in San Jose. In addition to street parking, there is a garage at the corner of Third and St. John, just 1 block away.

 

We've also had an incredible response for the Silent Auction. We have 90 items that will be for sale. Some items start as low as $15. Here's a sneak preview:

 

 

We'll have a program with a detailed listing of all of the items available at your table. Bring your check book for a speedier check out -- or we can take credit cards.

 
100% of all of the donations and auction purchases made on Friday night will go directly to New Day for Children.
 
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Friday night. It'll be a wonderful evening with plenty of time to connect with friends, meet some new folks, learn about human trafficking and how we can make a tangible difference in the lives of young girls in our community, and get a jump on our Christmas shopping!  

 

Luann Budd (luannbudd@sbcglobal.net)

 

"While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and his disciples.  When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"  On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick...For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." (NIV)

This coming Thursday is the beginning of a bible study hosted over at Almaden Apartments.  We are kicking off the bible study by hosting a community cookout and potluck.  We are inviting everyone, which means Christians and non-Christians alike.  Therefore it serves as a great opportunity for us as Christians to build loving relationships with those who do not yet know Jesus. 

 
This is a worthwhile ministry, and I believe a harvest is waiting to be brought in.  These people are ready to hear and receive the Gospel.  Will you join with me in bringing these people into the Kingdom? 

The cookout will start at 6pm, followed by an adult bible study and kids club at 7pm.  Everything should end at 8pm.  You are more than welcome to attend any of them.  If you plan on coming, you may want to bring a lawn chair and a bible for the bible study. 

If you would like to bring a side dish to the cookout, that would be fine.  Amada has asked that you would call her and tell her what you are bringing, so she can coordinate the dishes 408-300-0840.

Directions:  From the WGMS Little Theater (where we meet for worship) go up Malone, past Lincoln Ave, until it T's into Old Almaden Road.  Turn left onto Old Almaden Road.  At that intersection there are some very nice and new condos, followed by one entrance to an apartment community.  Almaden Apartments follows that entrance on the right hand side.  We are meeting by the pool in the back of the complex. The address for the Almaden Apartments is 1930 Almaden Rd., San Jose 95125. 

 

Any questions about directions, you can call Amada or myself at 859-940-1784. 

 
May God bless you, and I hope to see you there!
Adam 

The weather and timing have finally come together to allow New Life to bless Willow Glen Middle School by completing a special project that has no funding.

 

John Christenson and a few of the New Life men will meet at WGMS at 10am on Saturday to begin to sand and paint a small set of benches for the school. John has all of the supplies, he just needs willing helpers!

 

If you can join them for an hour or 3, please call John (408-806-1428) or Andrea (408-306-8366). The benches are located just outside the school administration building, between the building and the back parking lot near the Middle School gym.

 

Memorial Day Weekend is approaching soon! We will celebrate the holiday by meeting at Bramhall Park in Willow Glen instead of at Willow Glen Middle School.

 

This is a great opportunity to invite friends or even family who might be in town for a casual morning of worship, some time in the Word, and a potluck brunch!

 

Maps and directions will be provided beginning May 23. Questions? Please contact Andrea Lee (andrealee@newlifesanjose.org).

 

Emily McGhee will soon be having her baby and we want to help her get ready! Please plan to join us on Saturday, June 5th from 10am-Noon at Debbie Munns home!

 

More details will be coming, but if you have questions or want to help, please contact Sue Dickey (408/205-0518 ).