Thank you to all the New Life folks who helped take down the tent Dec. 17
It was a good moment to reflect on all the people who were with us when it was put up 8 years ago, when being a church worshipping with nature was a risky adventure. It was a very good moment to be hopeful about our new winter structure and all the community we will be gathering on the Land in the coming years.
Left to Right: Dave D'Abate, Cat Coursen, Jim Dodrill, Joe Anderson, Leslie Navarro, Jon Combs, Dan, Dave Hilgendorf, Michael Meineke, Chad Coburn, Donna McCord, Greg McCord. Not pictured: Alan and Jake Higgerson, and Pastor Candice. <SEE MORE PHOTOS BELOW>
Sunday School for all ages -- 15 minutes following worship.
Come to the adult class. See more about children's and youth classes.
Our worship space during cold weather: See directions below under About the Weather.
New Topic for Adult Bible Study After Worship
What is the relationship between religion and government? In these polarized times it is controversial, and in Biblical times it was no different. What does the Bible teach us about living as Christians amid the turmoil of politics?
Join us for adult Bible study after worship for a series of discussions inspired by the recent book, “Render unto Ceasar,” by John Dominic Crossan.
Godly Play Resumes this Sunday
Our lesson is about Epiphany and the visit of the Magi to Jesus. Children will be able to touch and smell real Frankincense and Myrrh. Come join the circle if you’d like to experience the story for yourself and enjoy the wonder and of Epiphany through this lesson.
Journeying Together: Understanding and Nurturing the Spiritual Lives of Our Children
Ever wonder about what spirituality really means? Do you wonder how to raise your child to love God and others? What’s the best way to show children who Jesus is?
Parents, grandparents and interested adults, please join Becki Stewart as this presentation explores the role community, true play, Bible stories, and existential questions interact to nurture and support our spiritual lives.
During the Sunday school hour. A January date to be determined. Activities and care will be provided for children during the presentation.
If you have an item for the Thursday weekly newsletter or something to add to the website calendar, please email Renee Carlson. Due date for the newsletter is 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays.
The Tent is Down. Thanks to our Volunteers!
So about the weather: Weather permitting, we worship outdoors year-round under the oaks.
But for the coming winter months, whenever the weather is cold or rainy, see directions below to Ranch Park, across the road from New Life. And what to expect:
Ranch Park is directly across the street from New Life. But before you get to New Life, turn right on Event Center Drive. Then when you turn into the parking lot, drive around and park on the backside of the building, across from the playground (see photo 1). Enter in the door next to the air handler (see photo 2).
There will be a large temporary sign prominently placed on our usual entrance sign to New Life to let everyone know when we are at Ranch Park due to the weather.
So no guessing. Just come to service as usual and follow the directions accordingly.
The "small room" at Ranch Park (photo 3) is heated, but please dress comfortably in layers in case of fluctuations in the room temperature. There are bathrooms, and there is an entrance ramp for folks with mobility concerns.
It takes a lot of volunteer work to move us from our outdoor Under the Oaks sanctuary to Ranch Park and back. Please consider volunteering to load the vans and SUVs of the team after worship. And if you can't do that, please pray for us!
Photo 1: Park your car across from the playground
Photo 2: Enter in this door next to the air handler
Photo 3: A view of the room where we'll gather when we need to over this winter.
New Life is an outdoor worshipping church that is active in the Dripping Springs community, serving our neighbors. We welcome you to find out more about us! www.newlifedrippingsprings.org
Donate online to New Life's environmentally-focused mission of spreading the Good News of God's great love. Donate via PayPal to "New Life Lutheran Church of Dripping Springs Texas."
