February 2025
1st Thursday Connect
1st Thursday Connect, our monthly women’s gathering, is February 6. The theme is “That’s Amore!” You can expect a yummy Italian dinner, some fun “Love” activities, and teaching from Psalms.
February 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Dinner is provided
New Life Church West Linn, downstairs
Please RSVP for February’s 1st Thursday Connect at newlifenw.com/westlinn/women.
We have been reading Psalms 95-150 in January, and we will read Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon in February. Come to 1st Thursday to receive a personal reading plan and Side by Side Bible reading questions to use with a friend throughout the month. Reading plans can also be found online and in the church lobby.
Ask someone older or younger, a neighbor, a co-worker, someone new to church, anyone you like to partner with you in reading God’s word Side by Side this month. You set the time and place. Or, join a group that meets Sunday mornings in the lower fireside room with Amy Crooks at 10:45. No preparation is necessary; come whenever you can.
You don’t need to be participating in the monthly Bible reading to join us at 1st Thursday Connect. All are welcome, and each month stands alone, so if you miss one, join us next time!
Books
February’s suggested reading on the theme of “Enjoying God” is Trusting God, by Jerry Bridges.
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!
Ecclesiastes: The Fear of God Gives Joy Amid Frustration—@ Knowable Word.
Why Our Secular Age Needs Ecclesiastes—@ Open the Bible.
Song of Songs: The Intoxification of True Love in its Time—@ Knowable Word.
Exalting Jesus in Ecclesiastes—a commentary.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon—@ Spotify, a playlist to accompany our reading this month.
Mothering Against Futility: Balancing Meaning and Mundanity in the Fear of the Lord—a new book by Simona Gorton.
How to have wide joy—by Kari Patterson, an article with much wisdom.
Love Your (Actual) Neighbor—@ Mere Orthodoxy, a beautiful and worthwhile read.