🌟 OCTOBER THEME: Lament 🌟
🌟Bible Study🌟
🌟Sunday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.🌟
This month’s theme is Lament. This sacred practice of naming our pain is a critical aspect of our faith. The Bible doesn’t hide from grief, anger, or protest. Instead, it shows us how these words of lament are important to our faith. In Psalm 13, the cry of “How long, O Lord?” teaches us how to bring our deepest pain and questions honestly before God. 💔🙏
Join us this Sunday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands. Together we’ll explore lament not only in Scripture but also as a spiritual practice for today—a way of truth-telling, resilience, and hope. 🌅❤️ We’ll learn a simple 5-step pattern for writing our own laments and practice giving voice to our grief as an act of faith.
📖 Come join the conversation—your voice belongs here! 🕊️
🌟 OCTOBER SOCIAL EVENT🌟
🌟Sunday Glo Dance Party🌟
🌟October 5, 5:00 p.m. at Hoppin' 🌟
🌈✨ Sunday Glo Dance Party! Join us for a night of music, lights, and community at this month’s social event, sponsored by Upstate Pride SC. 💃🕺 It’s a chance to celebrate, connect, and shine together—don’t miss the glow!
Dear Beloved Community,
Why Spend a Month Talking About Lament?
This month our theme is Lament. By lament, I mean the practice of crying out honestly to God in our grief, anger, and pain. Lament means naming what is broken and pleading for God’s presence and action. Some may wonder why I am choosing to focus on something so heavy? Many don't think we should complain or challenge God. They view faith as all about joy, praise, and good news.
The truth is, lament is one of the most central practices of faith in the Bible, and I believe one of the most neglected in Christianity today. In our Jewish ancestral roots, lament was never hidden away. More than a third of the Psalms are filled with cries of grief and protest. The book of Lamentations gives us poetry to name devastation after Jerusalem’s destruction. The prophets cried out in anguish on behalf of the people. Even Jesus lamented on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Yet in much of the church, lament has been pushed aside. We are quick to celebrate, but slow to grieve. We prefer triumphal hymns to honest prayers of pain. By ignoring lament, we lose the language of truth-telling before God. We silence the cries of the suffering. And we offer a shallow hope that rings false in a hurting world.
I chose this theme because I believe lament is essential to our faith. It gives us permission to bring our full selves before God, whether that means expressing sorrow, anger, or fear. Lament grounds us in honesty, builds solidarity with those who suffer, and ultimately opens us to a deeper hope: a hope born not from denial, but from God’s steadfast love that meets us in our pain.
This month, we will practice lament as a spiritual discipline. Together we’ll discover that lament is not the end of faith. It is often the beginning of healing.
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.
Upcoming Events
- Restorative Yoga: Saturday, October 4. 2025. 11am - 12pm. See flyer with signup information below.
- Bible Study: Sunday, October 5, 2025.10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
- Monthly Social Event: Sunday, October 5, 2025. 5pm - 9pm. Hoppin' at 120 N. Markley Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (see details below). Upstate Pride and DJ Sawce are teaming up to take over Hoppin’ Greenville for the ultimate day party! Join us Sunday, October 5th, from 5-9 PM for a vibrant afternoon of House beats by DJ Sawce and guest DJs. We’ll have the whole venue buzzing with energy – sip on craft cocktails or refreshing mocktails, and feast on bites from Greenville’s local eateries. With just a $10 entry fee, you’re guaranteed a safe, inclusive space to dance, vibe, and connect. Don’t miss the party! Contact Pastor Brian if you are interested.
- Community Action: Saturday, October 18, 2025. No Kings Rally at Graham Plaza, 300 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. 2pm - 4pm.
- Worship Service: Sunday, October 19, 2025. 10:30 a.m. at Other Lands.
- Upstate Pride: Saturday, October 25, 2025. Downtown Spartanburg. 5pm - 9pm. Join us for Upstate Pride's first ever parade and night market. Volunteers needed for both. Please contact Pastor Brian.
If you'd like to add anything for next weeks' community prayer, please contact Pastor Brian at pastor@newdayccc.com.
- Prayers for Myrna as she continues medical followup following some unusual blood work.
- Prayers for Jason who struggles with depression and anxiety. Prayers for his hoped-for move back to California and for a computer so he can do some writing.
- Prayers for Gary who has been having issues with uncontrollable nerve twitches.
- Prayers for Joe's niece Serena who has a terminal illness.
- 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, Myrna, Brooke, Andrea, Sarah, 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.
