🌟 APRIL THEME: RESURRECTING HOPE 🌟
Resurrection is often imagined as a single, dramatic moment—Jesus rising from the tomb, light flooding the darkness. But in truth, resurrection is a rhythm, not just an event. It’s the daily decision to keep going, to choose love over fear, to rise again after grief, disappointment, or weariness. Every time we forgive, every time we dream again, every time we show up when it would be easier to give up—we are practicing resurrection. It is less about a spectacular miracle and more about a persistent hope that refuses to stay buried.
Church Clean-Up Postponed to Saturday, April 26
Church Estate Sale on Saturday, May 3
Because we are having Easter services in our church, we have postponed a church-wide cleanup. Instead, we have engaged in smaller projects with the plan to have a large church cleanup on Saturday April 26 (& possibly Sunday April 27) with an estate sale scheduled for Saturday, May 3.
Dear Beloved Community,
Resurrecting Hope in Small, Bold Ways
As we move through April with its theme of Resurrecting Hope, we’re invited to remember that resurrection is not just a one-time miracle—it’s an ongoing, daily practice. For many of us, hope can feel like a fragile flicker, especially when the world is full of reasons to despair. But hope doesn’t begin with big declarations or sweeping transformations. It begins with one small step.
Back in January, during our Bible study sessions, we pulled out those purple folders and dared to name the things we were still hoping for. We cut out magazine clippings, wrote bold dreams in Sharpie, and created hope vision boards. That wasn’t just a fun activity—it was a sacred act. We declared, in the face of fear and fatigue, that our stories aren’t over. That we still expect beauty.
So this month, consider: what small thing can resurrect hope in your life today?
• Light a candle and say aloud one thing you still believe is possible.
• Text a friend and tell them what you’re proud of in them.
• Revisit your vision board and add something new—or remove what no longer fits.
• Step outside, breathe deeply, and remember that seasons do change.
Hope is not naive. It’s stubborn. It refuses to bow to cynicism. And when we practice it in small ways, we join a resurrection movement much bigger than ourselves.
What’s your small act of hope this week? Let’s keep resurrecting—together. ✨🕊️🌱
Blessings,
Pastor Brian
New Day continues its mission to become a "church beyond the walls" with a broad range of activities to build community and several ways to grow in your faith and spirituality over the rest of this month.
*Note the location for each event.
EASTER SUNDAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025 - 101 S. Line Street, Greer
Join Us for One Last Worship Service in Our Church Building in Greer! 🌿✨
This Easter, we will gather one last time in our current space to celebrate resurrection, renewal, and new beginnings. As we honor the journey that has brought us here, we also look ahead to where God is leading us next.
As part of our Easter worship, we will offer baptisms for anyone feeling called to take this step in their faith journey. We will also welcome new members into our community with a new member initiation, celebrating those who are committing to walk this path with us.
If you’re interested in baptism or new membership, please reach out to Pastor Brian for more details.
Let’s come together for this special moment of worship, reflection, and celebration as we give thanks for what has been and step forward in faith toward what’s to come. 🕊️💜
Upcoming Events Summary
- In-Person Worship - 101 S. Line Street: Sunday, April 20, 2025. 10:30 a.m. Join us for this special Easter service as we worship together one last time at our building in Greer.
- Church Clean-up: Saturday, April 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monthly Community Service Project: Project Host. Join us on April 27, 2025, as we serve at the Project Host Soup Kitchen. 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Church Garage Sale: Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Saturday, April 26 - Volunteer for Church Clean-Up
Join us on Saturday, April 26, as we sort through our church building in preparation for our garage sale on May 5. PLEASE RSVP several time slots.
10am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 1pm
1pm - 2pm
2pm - 3pm
3pm - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
Project Host Soup Kitchen - April 27, 2025
Join us as we prepare and serve hot meals to almost 100 guests at Project Host's Soup Kitchen. Sunday, April 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Project Host is located at:
525 S Academy St
Greenville, SC 29601
Easy parking in their lot
Sign up Required
If you'd like to add anything for next weeks' community prayer, please contact Pastor Brian at pastor@newdayccc.com.
- PRAISES that Sam's offer was accepted on a new home. Prayers as she continues to seek other employment opportunities.
- Prayers for Miss Judy who has Fuchs Dystrophy and has surgery scheduled for May 14.
- Prayers as Sarah recovers from major surgery.
- Prayers for Beth & Jamie's friend Jason. His mother Pat has been in the hospital and has cancer. She will be starting treatment and needs our prayers and support. Prayers also for Jason and for Beth and Jamie.
- Prayers for Michael's cousin Jamie who has a medical issue.
- Prayers for Myrna and work matters.
- Prayers for Cheryl who has ongoing health concerns.
- Prayers for Greg and Cheryl's newborn grandson who has tetralogy of Fallot, a heart defect
- Prayers for Gary who has ongoing health struggles and will need three surgeries.
- Prayers for our church as we move to a new chapter in our history as we sell our building in Greer.
- Prayers for Joe as he deals with an ongoing sleep condition.
- Prayers for Ed who has early signs of dementia.
- Prayers for Andrea and Sarah as they struggle with mental health.
- Prayers for Andrea as she recuperates from her back surgery.
- Prayers for Papa Low (Brooke's grandpa) as he undergoes cancer treatment.
- Prayers for Vanessa and her family.
- Prayers for Krista's dad as he continues to undergo therapy following a stroke.
- Prayers for those who are struggling with physical, mental, and economic challenges.
- Prayers for those who have suffered trauma and those who suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
- Prayers for those suffering the effects of war.
- Prayers for our nation as we face local, national, and global challenges.
- Prayers for those of us who are suffering from the blistering attack on our community by the current administration.
- Prayers for Pastor Brian, Brooke, Scott, and others who have unspoken requests this week.
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As of 4/10/25
Tithe Income: $4,555
Other Income: $6,375
Expenses: $14,983
Net Loss: -$4,053
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UPDATE ON CHURCH BUILDING SALE
The due diligence period for our church sale ends Saturday at midnight. We have a tentative closing date of May 12. In order to accomplish this schedule, we will need to organize to clean out our church space during the month of April. Stay tuned for more information. Your assistance will be invaluable as we move forward with this next chapter in our church's history.
New Day Christian Community Church
MEETING LOCATION
Bible study and Worship
OTHER LANDS
731 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609
New Day Christian Community Church exists to provide a diverse, open, and affirming Christian community to all who desire a discipleship walk with Jesus Christ by offering challenging worship experiences, mission-based service opportunities, and Biblical learning so that we are empowered to reach out to others, introduce them to the love and strength of the beloved community, and invite them to join the faith journey of discipleship.
