🌟 AUGUST THEME : AN EVER-CHANGING GOD🌟
Worship Service, Sunday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m.
Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC
Join us this Sunday for worship as we look at one of the most LGBTQ-affirming passages in Scripture: The story of the daughters of Zelophehad and their petition to Moses and to God to change God's laws.
Sometimes change begins with one small but brave act—like speaking up when the rules say you shouldn’t. In the story of the Daughters of Zelophehad, five sisters dare to challenge an unjust inheritance law that would have erased their family’s name. Their courage doesn’t just secure their own future—it prompts God to change the law for everyone. This week, we’ll explore how their boldness can inspire us to see change not as something to fear, but as something holy.
Sometimes change begins with one small but brave act—like speaking up when the rules say you shouldn’t. In the story of the Daughters of Zelophehad, five sisters dare to challenge an unjust inheritance law that would have erased their family’s name. Their courage doesn’t just secure their own future—it prompts God to change the law for everyone. This week, we’ll explore how their boldness can inspire us to see change not as something to fear, but as something holy.
Our time together will also unpack the acronym C-H-A-N-G-E, a spiritual framework for faithful transformation. Each letter invites us to a different kind of holy action—some personal, some communal—all rooted in God’s ever-expanding vision of justice. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe even your own story of how change has reshaped your life. This Sunday could be the beginning of a new chapter—not only in Scripture, but in us.
Congregational Meeting to Discuss Revised Budget
Sunday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m.
(immediately after service)
Please join us after the service for a special congregational meeting. We will discuss our church budget and where we landed as of July 31, 2025. We will meet and approve a revised budget for the remainder of the year. This change is needed to reflect the sale of our church building. If you are not able to attend, please let Beth McCoy your thoughts about our budget.
Dear Beloved Community,
Holy C-H-A-N-G-E
I chose the theme An Ever-Changing God because the idea of a never-changing God is so often used as a weapon—to shut down questions, resist new understandings, and dismiss movements toward justice. “God never changes” becomes a way to cling to outdated interpretations or harmful traditions, as if faithfulness means standing still. But Scripture tells a different story: of a God who responds, adapts, and moves with creation. An ever-changing God is not fickle, but deeply relational—willing to shift in response to love, need, and the cries of the oppressed.
When we hear the word “change,” many of us tense up. It can feel disruptive, unsettling, even threatening. But throughout Scripture, change is often the very thing God uses to bring healing, liberation, and new life. The Daughters of Zelophehad remind us that when we step into holy change, we join God’s work of reshaping the world. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be walking us through six spiritual movements wrapped up in the word C-H-A-N-G-E—each one a practice that opens us to transformation.
These steps speak to two different audiences. For those at the margins, they offer tools for naming harm, claiming dignity, and taking faithful action. For those with power and privilege, they provide a roadmap for hearing hard truths, entering deep discernment, and embracing a more just way forward. Together, they invite the whole community into God’s renewing work.
C – Choose to Confront: See the harm clearly and refuse to accept it as normal.
H – Herald the Truth: Speak the truth aloud, even when it’s uncomfortable.
A – Actively Listen: Pay deep attention to those most impacted.
N – Nurture Relationship and Discernment: Build trust and seek God’s wisdom together.
G – Go to God: Return again and again to the One whose mercy and grace keeps widening.
E – Embrace the New: Step into God’s unfolding future with courage.
Holy change is never easy—but it is always possible. And when we practice these steps together, we just might find ourselves transformed along the way.
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
- Worship Service: Sunday, August 17, 2025. 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands with congregational meeting about revised 2025 to immediately follow.
- Monthly Service Project: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at Project Host. Please sign up with Pastor Brian.
- Monthly Social Gathering: Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Greenville Drive Chamber Night. Game begins as 6:45 p.m. Tickets have been ordered, but there are still seats available. Please RSVP to Pastor Brian ASAP. Tickets are $10 and include game, meal, and drink.
- Restorative Yoga: Saturday, September 6. 2025. 11am - 12pm. See flyer with signup information below.
- Bible Study: Sunday, September, 7, 2025. 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
- Worship Service: Sunday, September 21, 2025.10:30 a.m. at Other Lands. Guest speakers.
- Monthly Service Project: Friday, September 26, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Star Party at Generations Group Home. Please sign up below.
- Additional Opportunity to Service: Sunday, September 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Project Host. Please sign up with Pastor Brian.
Project Host Soup Kitchen - August 24, 2025
Join us as we prepare and serve hot meals to almost 100 guests at Project Host's Soup Kitchen. Sunday, August 24, 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
*STAR PARTY* Generations Group Home - Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, September 26, 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
If you'd like to add anything for next weeks' community prayer, please contact Pastor Brian at pastor@newdayccc.com.
- Prayers for Jason W. who needs a computer for writing.
- PRAISES for Beth's new smile.
- Prayers for Pastor Brian's mother as she recovers from foot surgery.
- PRAISES that Pastor Brian has found some relief from his back pain.
- Prayers for Jason G's and his family as they mourn the loss of Mama Pat.
- Prayers for Sherry's co-worker Stephen.
- Prayers for Jade who was rear-ended in an accident. Her car was totaled, and she will need time to recover physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Prayers for Pastor Brian's friend Dana who is trying to get her religious work visa. There was a delay in her expedited application, and she has been forced to leave her position as pastor of her church. PRAISES that her daughter has been able to defer her admission to UGA and should be able to start classes in the Spring.
- Prayers for Sam's cousin Pamela who just moved from Minnesota.
- Prayers that Christian gets a job he's been interviewing for.
- Prayers for Andrea and pain management.
- 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, Scott, Brooke, Sarah, and others who have unspoken requests this week.
Please support the work of the church
by donating your time, talent, and tithe.
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.
As of 8/15/25
Tithe Income: $8,728
Other Income: $17,416
Interest Earned: $2,880
Expenses: $35,095
Net Loss: -$6,071
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New Day Christian Community Church
MEETING LOCATION - 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.
