Youth Group Tonight

Hello Trekkers!  Here is the link for Youth Group tonight.  I hope you can join us, and look forward to seeing your smiling faces :)


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Meeting ID: 819 3293 8888

A Note From Jess Hess

Hello Church Family,

I want to share with you a message from our Pastoral Assistant, Jess Hess taken from the church Newsletter.



Dear New Journey Church Family,

Writing this makes everything feel so real and I don’t know if I am ready! 

This will be my last newsletter that I put together for you. Phil and I have rented out our farmland since Bill’s (Phil’s dad) accident last fall and one day this winter we looked at each other and asked “What’s stopping us from finally going to Texas??” Texas has always been a bit of a dream and we feel the doors have been opening for us to finally make the move. We are closing on the sale of our house mid-May and will be making the trek to Temple, Texas shortly after. 

Saying good-bye to my church family is probably the hardest part of all. It has been a true joy and honor to serve my church as the Pastoral Assistant for the last two years. It was a privilege to work alongside Pastors Josiah and Tyler, Larry, Betty, and so many more. I have learned so much through this position and have had the opportunity to get to know my church family more through the last couple years. 

The Coronavirus has made it challenging to say goodbye to people but if you would like to stop by, meet up somewhere or just give us a call, our phone numbers are: 

Phil (218)280-2584 and Jess (218) 2803161. 

We will all miss you deeply and we will be back to visit! So until next time, 

With Love,

 Jessica Hess


Thank you, Phil and Jess, for your faithful service to the body of Christ at New Journey.  We are both sad to say goodbye to you, our dear friends, and at the same time, excited with and for you as you follow God's call into a new adventure for your family.  We pray God's guidance and blessing upon you!

Worthy Citizens; Philippians 2 (LIVESTREAM)

Sunday School Link:

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Sunday School Questions:

1.       Do you ever think of yourself as a citizen of heaven?  How do we practice living out our Heavenly citizenship in our daily lives?

2.       How does Christ’s example inform what it means to be of one mind?  See vs. 5-8

3.       What does it mean to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and why is it necessary?

Sunday's Sermon text; Philippians 2

Good Afternoon New Journey!

I wanted to share with you the text for this Sunday's sermon so that you can read and study it before Sunday Morning.

Christ's Example of Humility

2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Lights in the World

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

Timothy and Epaphroditus

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's[d] proven worth, how as a son[e] with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.

25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30 for he nearly died[f] for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.

Youth Group Tonight

Looking forward to seeing you tonight Youth Groupers!

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A Joy that Outweighs our Burdens Sermon; Philippians 1 (LIVESTREAM)

JOIN SUNDAY SCHOOL THROUGH ZOOM:

Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88625287090

Sunday School Questions:

1.       In what ways does prayer for your brothers and sisters in Christ strengthen your bond with one another, and strengthen your faith in God.

2.        Look at Philippians 1:6.  How does this verse bolster your faith and encourage you to remain steadfast through suffering?

3.       Paul saw a purpose to his suffering and rejoiced in the rising opportunities that came through it.  How might you better grasp the opportunities present in this season of life and use them for God’s glory?

Some Screen-less, Wholesome, Quarantine Entertainment for the Whole Family

If you and your family are spending a bit too much time in front of a screen in this season of lockdown, may I suggest turning to the good, wholesome family entertainment of the radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey!

Right now, you can get the Odyssey Adventure Club free for a whole month!  That means you have access to nearly 30 years of episodes!

Adventures in Odyssey is a production of Focus on the Family, so you can be sure you will find great, wholesome content for your kids with valuable lessons.

Here is a link to the Odyssey Adventure Club 

Youth Group tonight @ 6:30

Hello Students!  Come join us once again for Youth Group this evening at 6:30.  Once again we will play some games and spend some time looking to the Bible together.  I hope you can join us.  Here is the link to the zoom meeting:


Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84913313272

The Seeming Cruelty of God's Good Kindness

Here is a little "sermonette" as some midweek encouragement!

Shortly before Corona Virus required us to connect as the church virtually rather than in person, I preached a Sunday sermon on Lazarus being raised from the dead, and how Jesus often uses times of suffering for our good and His glory.

This is a shortened version of that sermon.  I hope you find it an encouraging reminder.

Corona Cannot Prevail Against Her

Hello New Journey Family,

Luke wanted to share this excellent article from DesiringGod.org with you.

What a powerful reminder of the strength of Christ's Bride, the Chruch!

Corona Cannot Prevail Against Her

Resurrection Sunday Sermon; Walking With Jesus (LIVESTREAM!)

Questions:

1.       Can you think of a time when God opened your eyes to a spiritual truth you hadn’t recognized before?

2.       Can you think of a time in your life when God used another Christian to walk alongside and support you in a dark time?  Is there is anyone in your life that God may be calling you to walk alongside?

3.       Are there experiences in your life that in hindsight you can look back on and recognize God was with you?  Knowing God is with you, how does this truth change your perspective of trials?

4.       How does the hope of the resurrection inform the direction of your life?

Join us on Zoom Easter Morning

Good Afternoon New Journey Family,

Here are a couple of opportunities to worship together Easter Morning.

Luke Lundell had the great idea of inviting our church family together for a time of prayer on Easter morning.  Because we are still under the Stay at Home order until May 4th, we will be gathering together on Zoom at 7:30.  Find the link below.  

Also a reminder that their is the Drive-In Sunrise service at Palubicki's parking lot from 6:30-7:00 with worship music, and a devotional broadcast through 96.7fm. 

Easter Morning Prayer Service, 7:30am

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We will also have Sunday school through zoom at our normal time, 11:00am.

We now have a Zoom Pro account so we will no longer be signed out after 40 minutes!

Easter Morning Sunday School Hour, 11:00am

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God Bless,

He is Risen!

Tyler

Good Friday Joint Service; For Want of a Nail

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride

Forbid me Lord that I should boast
Save in the death of Christ, my God
All the vain things that charm me most
I sacrifice them to His blood

See, from His head, His hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e'er such love and Sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown

Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an offering far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all

Lord Have Mercy

Jesus, I've forgotten the words that You have spoken
Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim
With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom
Forgive me for my unbelief
Renew the fire again

Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Repeat

I have built an altar where I worship things of men
I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You
Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing
Pardon my transgressions
Help me love You again

Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Repeat

I have longed to know You and Your tender mercies
Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end
I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presence
Your grace forever shining
Like a beacon in the night

Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Repeat

Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Repeat

Grace That Is Greater Than All Our Sin 

Marvellous grace of our loving Lord
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt

Grace grace God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin

Sin and despair like the sea waves cold
Threaten the soul with infinite loss
Grace that is greater yes grace untold
Points to the refuge the mighty Cross

Grace grace God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide
What can avail to wash it away
Look there is flowing a crimson tide
Whiter than snow you may be today

Grace grace God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin

His Mercy is More

What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient, all knowing, He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father, so tender, is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
So much more

What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment, His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
So much more!

Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

Fasting and Prayer on Good Friday

Scott Ridout, President of Converge, has invited converge churches to participate in a day of fasting and prayer this Good Friday.

https://vimeo.com/402537987

there will be a live prayer meeting, Friday morning from 9-10 through Zoom that you can RSVP to be a part of.  

here is the Link.

https://convergeworldwide.wufoo.com/forms/converge-day-of-prayer-fasting/ 

blessings,

Tyler 

Announcements for Holy Week

Good Afternoon New Journey Family!  Below are some opportunities happening this Holy Week.

Christ in Passover

Last year, we had the privilege of hosting Sahar Sadlovsky from Jews for Jesus as he led his presentation Christ in the Passover.  This year I am pleased to announce that there will be several livestream events of this amazing presentation available for you to view, on Thursday and Friday. 

Please visit https://jewsforjesus.org/christ-in-the-passover-online

Note: The time for these meetings is in Eastern Daylight Time which means the meetings will start an hour earlier for us in Minnesota than posted on the sight.
Good Friday Service

Often for Good Friday, we enjoy fellowship with our sister church, Lengby Baptist.  Because we cannot gather with them in person this year, we will gather together virtually! Pastor Mark and I are recording a Good Friday Service together that will be available on this blog by 5:00 Friday evening.



Easter Drive-In Sunrise Service and Evening Prayer Service

Last Sunday evening's prayer service at Palubicki's parking lot was a very special time as hundreds of people tuned in their radios and joined together praying from their cars.  If you missed out last week, you have two opportunities to join us again this week.  The first will be a morning service from 6:30-7:00 am of worship music and a short devotional.  The second will be a prayer service Sunday evening from 6:00-6:30 pm.  Park your car in Palubicki's lot and tune into KKCQ (96.7fm) for a time of prayer and worship together.

Sunday Service

Once again our Sunday Service will be posted here on the blog, and will be followed by a Zoom Sunday school class.  You will find that link also on the blog.

Easter Weekend Entertainment

Looking for some good Easter specials to enjoy with your family this weekend?  Here are two I think will be worth your watch.

The Chosen is the first ever multi-season show focusing on the life of Jesus, and it is incredibly well done!  Best of all, the first season is now streaming for free on VidAngel and YouTube.  Here is the trailer.

Another special show is available for free the 10th-12th.  It is a remarkable theater production called "Jesus". Follow the link here and watch the trailer below.  

NJC Youth Group This Wednesday!

Hey New Journey Youth Group!  We haven't been able to connect for awhile, so Wednesday Evening at 6:30, we'll connect through Zoom!  Join us for games and a look at God's word.  I hope you can join us!

You can use the link below to join the meeting.  If joining by smart phone, you will have to download the Zoom app first.

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/800272518

God, our greatest Treasure.

Sunday Sermon: Triumph, Temple, and a Tree

Hosanna in the Highest

I see the King of Glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes, yeah
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing, the people sing

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Hosanna in the highest
In the highest
In the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest

Enough

All of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough

You are my supply
My breath of life
And still more awesome than I know
You are my reward
worth living for
And still more awesome than I know

All of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough

You're my sacrifice
Of greatest price
And still more awesome than I know
You're my coming King
You are everything
And still more awesome than I know

More than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for me
More than all I know
More than all I can say

You are more than enough for me

All of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough

Sermon Questions:

1.   Israel's dreams for the Messiah were too small; wanting salvation from Rome, rather than from sin and death.  What roles do we assign to Jesus that are of less value than the treasure he offers?

2.  What lessons do we take from the fruitless fig tree (Mark 11:12-14; 20-25)?

3.  What fake plastic pearls do you hold too tightly?  Are they getting in the way of a greater treasure God has for you?

4.  Look once again at Jesus' words about prayer in Mark 11:22-24.  Now, look at Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane (Matt. 26:39).  How do these passages fit together?  How do they inform the way we pray?   

Communion and Sunday School This Sunday

Good Afternoon New Journey Church Family!

With this Sunday being the first Sunday of the month, we will be sharing communion during our church service.  You are encouraged to find bread and grape juice to eat and drink during our shared meal.  

We will also have our Zoom Sunday School class one again  at 11:00, following the church service.

Use the link below to join the class.

I am looking forward to worshiping with you.


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Meeting ID: 262 300 625

New Journey Family Game Night!

Hello all,

It is difficult not to be able to see each other in person.  The next best thing is through a screen.

You are invited to a New Journey Family Game Night, Friday evening at 7:00!  Unlike a typical game night, rather than sitting in the fellowship hall around tables playing Apples to Apples or Risk, we will meet up from our own homes using Zoom.  We will play some Pictionary, and "Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?"

For obvious reasons...bring your own snacks!

Bellow is the link to join the meeting.  Zoom automatically signs you out after 40 minutes, but you can use this same link to sign right back in again.


Topic: New Journey Family Game Night!
Time: Apr 3, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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How do we talk to Children about the Corona Virus?

It's a difficult thing to talk to our children about the Corona Virus, and how to look at it from a Christian perspective.  Once again, I want to point you to Ask Pastor John.  In this short podcast, Pastor John offers some great insight into broaching this conversation with the young people in our lives.

How to talk to children about the Corona Virus

A few Announcements

Hello Church family,

The following are a few things happening in our church and community.

Prayer Service

This coming Sunday at 6 pm, there will be an all community drive-in prayer service at the Palubicki's parking lot.  Everyone will remain in their cars and tune their radios to KKCQ (96.7 FM) for a time of worship and prayer led by the area pastors.  Please come and join us!  If you are not able to drive into town, tune in on the radio from home and join us in prayer.

A big thank you to Alissa and Seth at Bethel for getting this organized!
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Church Building Updates!

Many changes have taken place in our church building in the two and a half weeks since we worshiped there together.

A big thank you goes out to Nathan and JoAnn Fultz, Ryan Laposky, Dave Noel, Dustin Carlson, Chris Klinkhammer, and Luke Lundell for tearing out the carpet and pews in the sanctuary and fellowship hall in preparation for the new carpet and chairs to be put in!

Here's a look at the fellowship hall with two very large roles of new carpet ready to be put in place!

Here is Dustin, Nathan and Ryan in their hazmat suits, facing Corona like champs!  Actually, they painted the ceiling in the sanctuary.  Thank you guys!

Luke has recruited a new crew as he remodels the men's bathroom; Jase, Quinten, and Asher!  Luke would be in the photo too, but I caught him in the John...

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Financial Secretaries

Luke and Terri Lundell are our new financial secretaries at New Journey.  A huge thanks goes out to Dean Duppong who served in this role for several years.  We also thank Luke and Terri for stepping in.

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Chair Drive

The chair drive continues.  So far, we have 25.5 chairs purchased!  If you would like to purchase a linking chair for our sanctuary ($50), you can mail a check to Luke and Terri Lundell, and put in the memo line "Chair Drive".

For security reasons, I will not put the Lundell's address on our public blog, but if you would like it, please email me @ Tylerstynsberg@gmail.com and I will pass it on to you.

You can also send your offering to Luke and Terri as well.

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Shelter In Place

Confused about what is and isn't allowed during the Shelter in Place Order that Governor Walz put in place last Friday?  Here is a link to the Shelter in Place Order.  Stay healthy and safe!

Emergency Executive Order

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Prayer Requests

• Please Pray for Sue Stinar's granddaughter Jenna who is a nurse working in New York City with Corona patients. Please Pray for her safety and for her husband who is in Washington state working as military.
• Please Pray for Amanda Sorgaard's Aunt in California who has contracted the virus.  Pray for healing, and that God would be very present to her in this time.
• Please Pray for Ron and Liz's little Marcus who has a fever and cough.  Pray that he will get better quickly, and that no one else in their family will get sick.

Do you have any prayer requests to share with the body?  Please share them with us in the comment section bellow.  

Blessings Everyone,

Tyler