🌟 Community Service Week🌟

Each month, our church steps beyond the walls to show up for our neighbors—and this month, we’re returning to Generations Group Home, a place that offers healing and hope to boys who have experienced deep trauma. The boys are always genuinely excited when we arrive—not just because of what we bring, but because we bring it differently. We show up with laughter, respect, and a willingness to meet them where they are. Our presence is felt, and it matters. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a difference, this is a powerful place to start. Come volunteer with us—you might just find your heart changed, too.

*STAR PARTY* Generations Group Home - Friday, May 30, 2025

Volunteer

Friday, May 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. Each week, the boys at Generations Group Home are eligible for a weekly "Star Party" if they don't get any demerits for that week. As part of our mission to serve our community, we will be hosting a few of these parties in 2025. Join us for a fun evening where we will serve food and play games. Those who volunteered at the December party had a blast! Generations Group Home is located at 810 Dunklin Bridge Rd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644.

Volunteer to help with party

Dear Beloved Community,

Unmasking Fundamentalism: A Look Back at This Month’s Journey

This past month, our community has taken a deep dive into the history and development of Christian fundamentalism—not to condemn individuals, but to better understand a movement that has shaped so much of American religious and political life. Together, we’ve asked honest questions about where these ideas come from, what they seek to protect, and whether they reflect the depth and breadth of our shared Christian tradition.

One of the clearest takeaways from our exploration is this: fundamentalism is not a timeless Christian truth handed down through the ages. It is, instead, a modern reaction—an American phenomenon shaped by fear, cultural change, and the perceived loss of certainty. Fundamentalism arose not because the gospel demanded it, but because society was shifting: scientific discoveries like evolution, new ways of interpreting Scripture, and changing roles for women and minorities all sparked anxiety among those who felt the world they knew slipping away.

In response, some Christians tried to draw hard lines around the faith—insisting on biblical inerrancy, condemning modernism, and doubling down on rigid beliefs. But the deeper tradition of Christianity is not built on fear or rigidity—it’s built on love, grace, and the ongoing work of discernment. As we’ve seen, early Christians wrestled with their Scriptures, with each other, and with the world around them. They didn’t freeze the faith in one moment of time. They trusted that God was still speaking.

As we move forward, let’s continue to ask: Are we clinging to something out of fear, or are we open to where the Spirit is leading? May we be a community that chooses curiosity over certainty, humility over pride, and love over fear.

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.

Upcoming Events Summary

Monthly Community Service: Friday, May 30, 2025. Star Party at Generations Group Home. 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. PLEASE SIGNUP.
Bible Study: Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
Worship Service: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
Upstate Pride: Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Monthly Social Event: Sunday, June 29, 2025. Drag Bingo at Other Lands.

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

PRAISES that Scott is feeling better finally after appendicitis and his food poisoning from November.
Prayers for Miss Judy who has Fuchs Dystrophy as she recovers from her surgery.
Prayers for Sarah's son Daryl.
Prayers for Andrea with her nerves pain.
Prayers for Andrea and Sarah and financial stress.
Prayer for Sarah's severe knee pain.
Prayers for Cheryl who was just diagnosed with Celiac disease.
Prayers for our church as we move to a new chapter in our history.
Prayers for Beth who needs dental work.
Prayers for Gary as he deals with multiple health issues.
Prayers for Joe as he deals with an ongoing sleep condition.
Prayers for Ed who has early signs of dementia.
Prayers for Brooke's nephew Huntly.
Prayers for Roger's sister Kelley.
Prayers for a friend of Michael who has a young child with cancer.
Prayers for Vanessa and her family.
Prayers for Brooke's Papa Low.
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, Beth, and others who have unspoken requests this week.

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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.