🌟 APRIL THEME: RESURRECTING HOPE 🌟

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

New Day Church Building at 10:30 a.m.

101 S. Line Street, Greer, SC 29651

This Easter at New Day will be a sacred threshold—where past and future meet in the light of resurrection. We will celebrate a baptism and welcome a new member, marking the beauty of becoming. We’ll share in special music, a sermon on resurrecting hope, and the quiet power of Communion. And as we gather one last time in our beloved building, we will bless the walls that held our stories and step forward as a church beyond the walls. Come be part of this tender and powerful moment. Come with your questions, your wonder, your longing—and experience God's presence.

Church Clean-Up Saturday, April 26
Church Estate Sale on Saturday, May 3

As we prepare to say goodbye to our church building and look ahead to our upcoming estate sale, we need your help to make this transition smooth and meaningful. We’ll be gathering on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a church cleanup day—sorting, organizing, and getting everything ready for the sale. Lunch will be provided, and your hands and heart will make a real difference as we honor the memories and ministries this space has held. Our estate sale is set for Saturday, May 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed! Come be part of this important moment in our church’s story, and help us set the stage for all that is yet to come.

DONATION ITEMS NEEDED FOR ESTATE SALE: Spring is a great time to clear out your closets and support a good cause! We’re collecting donations for our upcoming church estate sale and would love your gently used items—especially clothing. You can bring donations after our Easter service or during the church clean-up on Saturday, April 26. Please help us by only bringing items in good condition that someone else would be glad to take home—think “blessing,” not “burden.” Thank you for helping us make this sale a success!

Saturday, April 26 - Volunteer for Church Clean-Up

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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

Dear Beloved Community,

As many of you know, I’m currently enrolled in a year-long certificate program in process thought. Every six weeks, I take a new course that deepens my understanding of this rich and dynamic way of thinking about God, the world, and our place in it. I just finished the second of four courses—Process Philosophy—this past week, and I’m finding that it’s reshaping how I see just about everything, including Scripture. Process thought invites us to see reality not as fixed, but as unfolding—fluid, relational, and alive with possibility. God isn’t distant or unchanging but moves with us, responding, luring, and co-creating in each moment. That shift changes how I read the Bible: not as a static rulebook, but as a living conversation between humanity and the Divine.

This way of seeing has deeply shaped how I understand the story of the Road to Emmaus. The two travelers aren’t just characters in an old story; they are us—trying to make sense of disappointment, walking away from what they thought would be, unsure if there’s anything left to believe in. But resurrection isn’t something that happens once and for all—it’s something that keeps happening. It’s not just a moment in history; it’s a presence we recognize in hindsight, a stirring in our hearts, a table shared with someone who sees us.

That’s what resurrecting hope means to me this Easter: not denying the struggle, but learning to trust that God is still moving—even when the road is long, even when we don’t yet understand. Christ walks with us, not ahead of us or above us, but beside us. And in the breaking of bread, in the telling of stories, in the quiet reawakening of our own hearts—we begin again.

Let your hope rise, even if it starts as a whisper. The journey isn’t over.

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.

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, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Project Host Soup Kitchen - April 27, 2025

Volunteer

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

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If you'd like to add anything for next weeks' community prayer, please contact Pastor Brian at pastor@newdayccc.com.

Prayers for Gary Harris who has ongoing health issues and will need several surgeries in the next few months.
Prayers for Jason's mother Pat who was diagnosed with cancer.
Prayers for those honoring anniversaries of the passing of their loved ones.
Prayers for Michael's friend Elaine.
Prayers for Liz's allergies.
Prayers for Sam who is in transition in her home and professional lives.
Prayers for Miss Judy who has Fuchs Dystrophy and has surgery scheduled for May 14.
PRAISES that Andrea is reporting remarkable improvement in nerve pain following her surgery. Continued prayers for her recovery.
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 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 Vanessa and her family.
Prayers for Brooke and Myrna's cat Finn who is having more frequent strokes.
Prayers for Brooke's brother and his husband.
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, Beth, Brooke, Scott, and others who have unspoken requests this week.

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by donating your time, talent, and tithe.

As of 4/17/25

Tithe Income: $4,555

Other Income: $6,375

Expenses: $14,983

Net Loss: -$4,053

As we embrace new opportunities in 2025, your support is more vital than ever. Your generosity fuels our mission to serve the LGBTQ community, provide a welcoming space for worship, and grow into all God calls us to be. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue creating a space of love, connection, and hope. Thank you for being part of this journey—your contributions truly make a difference.

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UPDATE ON CHURCH BUILDING SALE / FORMATION OF NEW COMMITTEE

Our church building sale is moving forward, and we have a confirmed closing date of May 12. This space has held our prayers, our laughter, and our shared dreams—and as we prepare to say goodbye, we also give thanks for all the ways it has served our community. The church cleaned Saturday, April 26, and the estate sale on Saturday, May 3, will be an important part of this transition, and we hope you’ll come be part of it, whether by volunteering, donating, or simply showing up to honor what this place has meant.

As we look to the future, a new committee is forming to thoughtfully explore how we might invest the proceeds from the building sale in ways that support our continued operations and ensure our long-term survival. We especially want to make sure these resources serve our ongoing call to be a church beyond the walls—grounded in justice, inclusion, and compassion. If you’re interested in being part of this discernment committee, please reach out to Pastor Brian.

New Day Christian Community Church

EXCEPT FOR EASTER SUNDAY

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.