February 2023
1st Thursday Connect
Our next monthly women’s gathering, 1st Thursday Connect, is February 2, and we’re having a Galentine’s Day Party!
Yep, you read it right. Galentine’s Day, an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13, is a day for ladies to celebrate their friendships. We’ll celebrate a bit early but with all the fancy and fun of a good old-fashioned valentine party.
Dinner is a Bagel Bar with make-your-own sparkling water on the side. If you are able to bring a bagel topping, please sign up here by January 31.
After dinner, we will spend time in God’s Word as we finish our study of 2 Kings. Fun valentine projects will follow!
February 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
New Life Church West Linn, downstairs
RSVP for February’s 1st Thursday Connect on the church website
If you can’t make it in person, you can join us by livestream at 6:40 p.m.
We have been reading 2 Kings this month and will start Hosea, Joel, and Amos for February. Pick up materials at 1st Thursday Connect, in the church foyer, or print them from the church website. Invite someone to join you in Side by Side Bible Reading for the month of February. Gleaning from God’s Word is even sweeter with a friend!
Links
Below are links to articles, books, podcasts, and music that might be of interest or help on various topics. Resources are curated but may not always reflect the views of New Life Church. Enjoy!
Is Your Discipleship Model Missing Something?—@ The Gospel Coalition.
Reaching for the New Day—by Karen Wade Hayes, some beautiful encouragement.
What Does Your Faith Do For You?—by Tim Challies. “When the trial comes, when the light fades, when the rain pours,” are you ready to enact what you believe?
Prophets—a Spotify playlist.
Hosea—a song by Shane and Shane.
Confused by Hosea? Here’s What You Need to Know—@ Open the Bible. “Get to know the one who chose you, redeemed you, and loves you with relentless affection. Love him. This love and knowledge will be what leads you to a life of blessing and obedience unto him.”
What is the Book of Amos About?—@ TGC. “Though only in seed form, the book of Amos signals God’s redemptive purpose seen in the whole of Scripture. From beginning to end, the triune God of creation and covenant is shown to be faithful in judgment and salvation for the fame of his name.”