Things are going well for Urban Life Skills!  As the warm weather starts up, we begin our busy season!  Thanks for your continued support and prayers.  We couldn't do this work without you!  Here are some things that God has been doing among us.

Hilton Hotel
2855 North Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
 
March 25 & 26th 2011
Friday opening: 7pm / Check in: 4pm
Saturday closing: 4pm / Check out: Noon
 
Early bird cost: $60 until March 18th

Regular cost on March 19 & 20: $65 

SIGN UP ONLINE!  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!

For more information, contact Mike Berry at mikeb@newlifechicago.org 

Many women struggle with issues in their past that stifle their personality, keep them defeated and rob their influence.  At this Encounter Retreat, we will deal with how to break free from the grip of the past and regain the influence you have been called to have as a woman of God.

The Purpose of the Encounter Retreat:

1. To identify & destroy the destructive landing strips that have been created in your life since childhood.
2. To help restore the true personality that God has given you.
3. To initiate healing in broken relationships.
4. To help you be free to accomplish the purposes God has placed within you.

ESSENTIALS: things you cannot live without. 
Air. Food. Water. Clothes. Shelter. Bible. Coffee. 
You know--the things that sustain your everyday life.
For a small group leader, what are the Essentials?
 
Join with all small group leaders, assistants, new recruits, and hosts from every New Life location as we refresh the Essentials of small group leadership.  We're going to renew our vision for the disciple-shaping power of small group life.

Saturday, January 22, 2011
8:30a-12:30a
@New Life Midway
4101 West 51st Street

On-line & Pre-registration has ended.  Register at the door when you arrive for the conference.

To celebrate the past 25 years and consecrate the next 25, we are launching a 25 day season of fasting & prayer.  This will be a special time as all of New Life humbly comes before the Lord to seek His face; asking for His provision & protection, guidance & direction.  During past seasons of fasting, New Life has witnessed God move in ways only He could come up with: working in lives & locations.

The fast will take place from January 3rd through January 27th.  Please consider joining us during this special season.

Resources to help you prepare for and participate in the 25 days of fasting:

• Fast Planning Guide: provides a calendar for the fast and various things to consider fasting from.
• Think Fast: brochure to help prepare for the fast. Highly recommended for those who are fasting for the first time.
• Daniel Fast: information on this specific type of fast
• Youth Fasting Calendar: Gives children different things to fast from each day, bringing the beauty & power of the fast to their age level.

• Jan 4 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p
• Jan 5 - TriTaylor, 7:00-8:30p
• Jan 5 - Lincoln Park, 7:00p
• Jan 5 - Midway, 7:00p
• Jan 5 - Lakeview, 7:00-8:00p
• Jan 5 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p (en español)
• Jan 5 - Nueva Vida Humboldt Park, 7:00-9:00pm (en español)
• Jan 8 - Humboldt Park, 9:00-10:30a
• Jan 11 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p
• Jan 12 - TriTaylor, 7:00-8:30p
• Jan 12 - Lincoln Park, 7:00p
• Jan 12 - Midway, 7:00p
• Jan 12 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p (en español)
• Jan 12 - Nueva Vida Humboldt Park, 7:00-9:00pm (en español)
• Jan 13 - Humboldt Park, 7:00-8:30p
• 25 Hour Prayer Vigil: 7pm Jan 14th to 8pm Jan 15th.  Hosted by Portage Park.  Details Here
• Jan 18 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p
• Jan 19 - TriTaylor, 7:00-8:30p
• Jan 19 - Lincoln Park, 7:00p
• Jan 19 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p (en español)
• Jan 19 - Nueva Vida Humboldt Park, 7:00-9:00pm (en español)
• Jan 22- Humboldt Park, 9:00-10:30a
• Jan 26 - TriTaylor, 7:00-8:30p
• Jan 26 - Lincoln Park, 7:00p
• Jan 26 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p (en español)
• Jan 25 - Melrose, 7:00-9:00p
• Jan 26 - Nueva Vida Humboldt Park, 7:00-9:00pm (en español)

To register online for the training, CLICK HERE

Please note: Check with your pastor before registering if you're not already a FUSION leader or assistant 

Since 1990, Harvest Crusades has put on large-scale evangelistic outreaches around the United States and in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More than 4,132,000 people have attended a Harvest Crusades event in person, and more than 341,400 people have registered decisions of faith in Jesus Christ.

Harvest Crusades events are designed to be opportunities for Christians to invite unsaved family members, coworkers, friends, and acquaintances to hear the life-changing message of the gospel in an environment that is entertaining, yet nonthreatening.

The cornerstone of each event is the presentation of the gospel by Pastor Greg Laurie. Biblically-sound and culturally relevant, Pastor Greg brings a clear gospel message, providing an opportunity for people to make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

For more information on the Crusade visit the official website (LINK) and also read through the FAQ page (LINK). 

To invite someone to the crusade CLICK HERE

It’s the 2010 All-Church English Zone Refuel Meeting!  It's time to refuel and get ready for the Small Group semester!  Even though there are two locations for this Zone Refuel event, the meetings will be held simultaneously on Tuesday, August 31,2010 from 7-9 PM!

Our North Zone Refuel Meeting will be held at New Life Lakeview located at New Life Lakeview located at 2958 North Damen Ave in Chicago, IL 60618.  Our South Zone Refuel Meeting will be held at New Life Cicero located at 3601 South 61st Ave in Cicero, IL 60804

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact EJ Lyon by phone at 773-388-0637 or by email at ejl@newlifechicago.org.

To register online, CLICK HERE