Troy H. Jones

Sit back relax.  Every Sunday night I am going to share thoughts about the day.  

• In the last 16 weeks we have seen 115 people give their lives to Jesus, 241 first time guests and 211 second time guests.
• This fall I am going to be sharing three major goals for the next three years at New Life.  I can’t wait.
• Our attitudes towards others reflect our relationship with God.
• I Cor. 6:7 Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
• Jesus was clear—if you have fought with a person…leave your gift at the altar and first go and be reconciled with your brother.
• Trusting Jesus to restore broken relationships.
• Came up with title for Christmas series—“Fruit Cake and Other Oxymorons”.  A study of the fruit the Spirit.
• This fall we are doing a series called “Guardrails”…VERY excited!   I love preaching the Scripture.
• A shout out to Corey Sublett…he is an integral part of the New Life Worship. He is looking for a full time worship leadership position. If you know of a church looking for someone have them contact csublett@hotmail.com
• 150 students going to camp the next two weeks.  Pray for Jesus to change lives.
• We had 28 first or second time guests.  Unbelievable!!!!!!!
• Jesus transforms our hearts, He doesn’t simply inform our heads.
• The red letter edition was invented by Louis Klopsch, (1899). Klopsch worked at a printer shop.  He came across the words of Jesus in Luke 22:20 which says: This cup is the new testament in my blood, which I shed for you. This inspired Louis to ask his mentor what he thought of printing the words spoken by Jesus in red, to which he replied, “It could do no harm and it most certainly could do much good.”
• Got the privileged of renewing 25 year wedding vows of a couple at New Life. I love these kinds of honors.
• I want to challenge EVERYONE to read Matthew 5-7 as many times as possible this summer.  We will spend six weeks here. If you read it once a week—this would be six times reading the Sermon on the Mount.  Read, reflect and repent as you digest the Word of God.
• We need more shuttle drivers and senior bus drivers for New Life.  If interested contact Ricardo.Quintana@newliferenton.com
• We are doing Puget Sound blood drive today!  Click here to sign up.
• Registration for fall Growth Groups opens Monday August 30^th.  They will fill up quickly.  You can register online or in the catalog on Sundays.  Again, they won’t open until August 30^th. 
• Read Matthew 5:22-48.  Some of the most controversial Scriptures in the Bible.  I will be preaching on them next Sunday. Pray!!!!
• You gave another $3000 for camp scholorships on Sunday.  Amazing!  Thank you for your generous response!!

Sit back relax.  Every Sunday night I am going to share thoughts about the day.  

• Sunday was AMAZING!  Wow.  God is doing some incredible things.  Jana and I love New Life!  We love you.
• “Integrity is the glue that holds our way of life together. We must constantly strive to keep our integrity intact.” (Bill Graham) 
• I love Genesis 39:8-But he refused….!  If you missed the message today, watch it online.
• My family really honored me on Father’s day.  Saturday night dinner, Sunday afternoon dinner, Monday morning breakfast, cards, new shirts and a Sunday night late family movie-Toy Story 3. I am spoiled and blessed. I love my wife and two girls.
• At Toy Story 3 we ran into so many people from New Life.  I am consistently reminded of the influence of the local church
• Yes-I confess-I had a tear in my eye at the end of Toy Story 3. 
• Powerful to see men worshiping and praying together!  Man Up was awesome. My brother in law, Roger Archer did an incredible job.
• We moved the 12:30 service (The Well) into the North Auditorium.  What a great environment.  I love what God is doing in the Well.
• On Thursday, I flew to San Jose, California to work with some business leaders and meet with a pastor. It is great to see how Biblical principles connect to cooperation in the business world.
• Our missions giving is up 18% to the year. I love it!!!
• Our attendance is up 21%.
•  Unstoppable Character.  What is defining your life?  Character or Charisma?
• On Sunday we brought in $5000 for camp scholarships.  If you would  like to give click here or mark your giving “camp scholarships”
• I love summer. Gives us a chance to breath.  I believe all of us need to take vacation.  But let me challenge you—don’t let summer stop you from your Sabbath. Yes-if you are out of town, enjoy.  Maybe even find another church to worship in. But-don’t lose the rhythm of church life. 
•  I AM SO EXCITED FOR GROWTH GROUPS THIIS FALL!!!!
• During the OnePrayer 3 week series I encourage you to dial into your quiet time with Jesus. Read a Proverb a day.  Go to www.oneprayer.com and follow the prayer calendar.
• Summer series-over the Sermon on the Mount. Can’t wait to preach during the summer.
• We had 11 1st and 2nd time families this weekend. God is good.  5 gave their hearts to Jesus. 
• Our youth are selling fireworks.  If you are going to “burn” your money-at least buy from them!
• Many pastors don’t like the summer-I actually enjoy the summer. Lots of guests checking us out.  People are a bit more relaxed.  Sunshine (at least some).  We will dig deep into Matthew 5-7 this Sunday.   

Sit back relax.  Every Sunday night I am going to share thoughts about the day.  

• INCREDIBLE day at New Life. God is moving. Doing some powerful things.
• We begin a new series next week called “ONEPRAYER: Unstoppable!”  We are partnering with over 1,000 churches. THE CHURCH STANDING TOGETHER.
• For the next three weeks we are going to focus on one word:  UNSTOPPABLE!  The church is unstoppable. 
• We baptized 4 people today.  I love stories of life change. 
• Last Wednesday we had the largest Simply Worship ever.  500 people showing up to worship and pray is a good day.
• We all need to create a rhythm in our lives that allows us to stop and hear the voice of God. 
• “Man Up” is coming in 14 days.  Men you don’t want to miss this. Roger Archer is speaking. Roger is my brother in law.  You will love him!!!  You can sign up here.
• “If your life is rushing in many directions at once, you are incapable of the kind of deep, unhurried, prayer vital to the Christian walk.” Bill Hybels
• I heard the traffic was shut down on Maple Valley Hwy today.  What happened?
• The Gentle Whisper should never replace the Written Word.
• My three rules: Divert Daily, Withdrawal Weekly, Abandon Annually
• This next Sunday we are trying something new—not opening up the doors until 10 minutes before service.  This would give people lots of time to hang in the lobby and have coffee.
• Discipleship is fostered within the context of providential relationships, personal disciplines and practical Bible teaching.
• Are you addicted to noise?  Noise will leave a void.  Find a place with God this week.
• I love our volunteers.  We honored all of them on Friday. You have to watch THIS.
•  “Grow a Row”.  At our 9:00 AM service there is a family that has made it their goal to—Grow a row.  Invite enough people to church to fill up one row. They have been working on this for a couple of months.  It is great to see their heart for the gospel.
• A church who doesn’t celebrate the right things—will eventually complain about the wrong things.  (this is why so many  Christ followers complain about stupid stuff)
• Our ushers rock!  Just sayin.
• Watching people drink coffee and hangout before and after church are some of my favorite moments
• Summer series—over the sermon on the mount. Jesus just nails it in this sermon.
• We had 18 1^st  and 2^nd time families on Memorial Day weekend. God is good.  4 gave their hearts to Jesus. 
• Read Acts 3:1-10 to prepare for next Sunday! Unstoppable Power.

Sit back and relax.  These are just random thoughts from me, your pastor.  A bunch of tweets in one email.  If you are into twitter or Facebook make sure you follow me all week.  These are just random tweets on life, church, my family, God and faith.

• Jana and I celebrated 21 one years of marriage yesterday (May 13). I am one blessed man to be married to Jana Jones.
• Nicole Johnson is here this weekend. Close to 500 ladies expected. Ladies you don’t want to miss this.  Who are you inviting?
• My daughter (Chelsey) did a great job preaching last weekend. I am one proud dad!
• Serve day was amazing last Saturday.  Painted six mobile homes at Wonderland Estates and changed oil for over 50 single moms.
• Pray for our construction team in Haiti right now.  Pray God’s favor.
• Last weekend New Life, you gave $9,500 to homeless moms in the offering.  I love this place.
• Over 50 ladies have volunteered to make this weekend with Nicole Johnson and Sarah Kelly happen.  Thank you!
• We gather on Sundays. We grow in groups. We go and serve this community and world.  Simple.  Powerful. 
• Many people are asking about Growth Groups—we have many going on now. However-this fall we are planning on making some intentional changes. Our goal—every child, youth and adult in a Growth Group.

• Very, very excited about The Well venue.  We receive communion every week.
• I think everyone should try out Softer Sundays at least once. Amazing venue.
• My encouragement—arrive early to church, stay late, enjoy coffee.  Having the new lobby is like having one big Sunday “school” environment.  Where we can talk, hang out and enjoy God and life.
• Thank you for filling out the Connection Cards every week.  It is making a difference. It encourages new people to fill it out when they see you fill it out.  We had 11 people give their lives to Jesus last weekend.  Go God!
• Many people are asking about Communion.  We will teach on the power of communion soon.  I love it.  We receive communion monthly together.  For those of you who want it weekly—check out our 12:30 service.  We receive communion weekly in the Well.
• Rick Warren said “We tend to over-estimate what we can do in the short-term and underestimate what we can do in the long-term”.  Can you imagine what New Life can do for the Kingdom of God over the next 10, 20 and 30 years for Jesus?  Long-term commitment to the Mission of God + the local church = revival, momentum and a downright, uncontainable move of God!
• Lots of Scriptures this week:  Read: Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:7-11, Psalms 37:25-26, I Cor 16:2, 2 Cor 9:6-7, Heb 13:5, and 1 Timothy 6:17-19.  Typically we focus on one text and unpack it line by line.  Can’t wait to preach. I love the Word of God.
• Love the weather in the Pacific Northwest!  Wow. 
• Jana and I love serving you!

Sit back and relax.  These are just random thoughts from me, your pastor.  A bunch of tweets in one email.  If you  are into twitter or Facebook make sure you follow me  all week.  These are just random tweets on life, church, my family, God and faith.

• Serve day is this Saturday. We are painting six mobile homes in Wonderland Estates.  I love this place.  This is the church in action!
• So many things for moms this weekend…changing oil for single moms on Saturday, receiving offering for homeless moms on Sunday, chocolate  and flowers for all moms, and incredible conference with Nicole Johnson next weekend.  I love this weekend. 
• Many of our Growth Groups are serving the community this weekend. I can’t say it enough.  This is the church. 
• We gather on Sundays. We grow in groups. We go and serve this community and world.  Simple.  Powerful. 
• “Rituals”-SO excited about this series.  I love Scripture.  This weekend we’re talking about the Sabbath.
• Simply Worship was amazing.  One of the largest Simply Worships ever.  God is moving.
• Sign up to get baptized in water here.
• We are sending a construction team to Haiti this weekend. Pray for them.  God has called New Life to GO!!! 
• 11 people gave their lives to Jesus last weekend.  SHOUT!!!!!!
• Many people are asking about Growth Groups-we have many going on now. However-this fall we are planning on making some intentional changes. Our goal-every child, youth and adult in a Growth Group.
• Attention ladies….You don’t want to miss UNITE. Nicole Johnson is the speaker.  You can sign up here.
• I saw Iron Man 2-not impressed.
• Challenge-sometime try out Softer Sundays at 9:00 AM.  It is an incredible environment  
• Thank you for filling out the Connection Cards every week.  It is making a difference. It encourages people to fill it out when they see you fill it out.  We had 11 people give their lives to Jesus last weekend.  Go God!
• Many people are asking about Communion.  We will teach on the power of communion in a couple of weeks.  I love it.  We receive communion monthly together.  For those of you who want it weekly-check out our 12:30 service.  We receive communion weekly in the Well.
• Rick Warren said “We tend to over-estimate what we can do in the short-term and underestimate what we can do in the long-term”.  Can you imagine what New Life can do for the Kingdom of God over the next 10, 20 and 30 years for Jesus?  Long-term commitment to the Mission of God + the local church = revival, momentum and a downright, uncontainable move of God!
• Attention moms—tell your whole family the greatest gift they can give you is to honor the Sabbath with you every Sunday but especially this Sunday-Mother’s Day.
• Happy Mothers day mom!  (many of you don’t know-my mom is a faithful member of New Life.  She is the best)

Sit back and relax.  These are just random thoughts from me, your pastor.  A bunch of tweets in one email.  If you are into twitter or Facebook make sure you follow me all week.  These are just random tweets on life, church, my family, God and faith.

• What an incredible weekend last Sunday.  It was an honor to have Pastor Rick speak.  I will remember this day forever.
• We are beginning a new series in May called “Rituals”.  There are a handful of rituals that have been proven and tested for thousands of years.   These are rituals that have stood the test of time and never go out of style.   Why do we baptize people? Why do we receive communion? Why do we worship?  Why do we have altars? Why do we tithe?
• Simply Worship is this Wednesday.  Only have two more until summer break.  Be there.
• I am SO excited about Serve Day.  We are doing oil changes for single moms, serving Wonderland Estate.  Also-we are encouraging growth groups to find a service project and do it. If you need a financial grant for this service project click here.
• This Saturday (tomorrow) we will be doing an all church gathering for all current and interested growth groups/small groups leaders at New Life.  If you are interested show up Saturday at 10:00 AM at New Life. We will be done by 11:30 AM.
• Attention ladies….UNITE is only a few weeks away.  Click here to sign up
• New Life receives communion monthly in our main services.  Typically the last Sunday of the month. We receive communion weekly in the Well
• We brought in $7k for Mark and Stacy Newell last weekend.  Thank you for your generosity.  A bunch of us Pastors personally delivered this to the Mark and Stacy.  You have to love this. 
• Thank you for filling out the Connection Cards every week.  It is making a difference.
• Water Baptism this weekend.  Love seeing people get baptized in water
• Once a year our pastors participate in the Northwest Ministry Network Conference. (a network of over 320 churches).   Two cool things happened this year. Here they are:
• Number One:  The Northwest Ministry Network honored Pastor John Tappero for 70 years of ministry.  It was amazing to witness this historical moment.
• Number Two:  I was elected to represent the Northwest Ministry Network on a national level.  (The technical title is “General Presbyter”).  What an honor!  The favor of God is on New Life.   I don’t take this lightly or for granted.  Jana and I are blessed to serve you. By God’s grace doors are opening for New Life to have a voice in this community, nation and world.  
• Rick Warren said “We tend to over-estimate what we can do in the short-term and underestimate what we can do in the long-term”.  Can you imagine what New Life can do for the Kingdom of God over the next 10, 20 and 30 years for Jesus?  Long-term commitment to the Mission of God + the local church = revival, momentum and a downright, uncontainable move of God!
• Read Romans 6:1-7 to prepare for Sunday.  We begin our new series “Rituals”.  You don’t want to miss one of these next six weeks.  POWERFUL!!!
• Attention moms—tell your whole family the greatest gift they can give you is to honor the Sabbath with you every Sunday but especially next Sunday-Mother’s Day.

Sit back and relax.  These are just random thoughts from me, your pastor.  A bunch of tweets in one email.  If you are into twitter or Facebook make sure you follow me all week.  These are just random tweets on life, church, my family, God and faith.

• Our next series is called “Come Home”.  We begin this in two weeks.  I have tears in my eyes as I think about this message.  Jesus is calling prodigal sons and daughters home.  Get ready New Life!
• Easter is three weeks away.  Who are you inviting? 
• Saturday is daylight savings time. Set your clock forward one hour.  You want to be on time to church. By the way-thank you to everybody who has moved over to the 9:00 AM service.
• Only 16 days to the opening of our new building. Two Sunday left in this building.
• Last Sunday I shared my heart on Haiti.  Click here to listen.  My prayer-God break our hearts and open our eyes
• We have some incredible mission trips this year.  Click here to see for more info.
• In Haiti I felt a wave of prayer covering me.  It felt like a huge canopy protecting and guiding me.  I can’t explain it. I value your prayers.  
• Our conviction is to work with missionaries and organizations that were in Haiti before, during and after the earthquake.
• An increase in earthquakes is a sign of the last days, according to Jesus (Matt 24)
• We are building—NOT to pamper Christians but to create a platform to reach this world.
• We have eight core values.  #8 is Relentless Compassion- We demonstrate Christ’s redemptive love in substantial ways to the helpless and hurting of our world.
• Follow me on twitter.  Follow New Life on twitter
• Sunday, March 28 is “day one” in the new building. Then we will do our official grand opening Sunday, April 25.  (Rick Ross, former senior pastor, will be speaking)
• Our new services times will be 9am, 11am and 12:30pm.  (we sent you a card in the mail.  We have made some corrections.)
• Confession of a Pastor-when I look at our new building I feel overwhelmed at the massive size of this dream.  Overwhelmed by the responsibility God has given me to walk close to Him, teach the Scripture, and win people to Jesus.
• On March 28 we are going to start something brand new at New Life.  Everybody will begin filling out the “Connection Card”.  Why? It will help us provide pastoral care and encourage new people to fill out the card.  Because of God’s grace—New Life is growing like crazy.  We want to improve our pastoral care for each and every person who calls New Life home.  
• Read John 21:1-17 to prepare for message this Sunday.