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 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

This past Sunday we celebrated our first baptisms at New Life Tri-Taylor since we opened two months ago.

Six ladies wearing blue t-shirts that read "I found a New Life" gave brief but powerful testimonies before a packed auditorium.  The church erupted in worship and celebration as Pastor Danny baptized these women in Jesus name. The tears and the joy on their faces were reminders of the life changing power of God. With limited time, but energized by the baptisms I had just witnessed I preached from Colossians chapter four. At the end of the message I felt prompted in my spirit to call out anyone else who needed to get baptized that day.  Four more people came forward for a spontaneous baptism. With no extra change of cloths, but courage and determination to obey two men and two more women stepped into the waters of baptism. What a powerful moment. It touched me to see Kevin Dweyer step up to the baptistery and help baptize his wife Terry who responded to the impromptu call that morning.

After witnessing 10 baptisms I left Tri-Taylor grateful to be a part of a community of faith that is seeing so many lives transformed in Jesus name.