VISION BUILDERS BROCHURE (44 Page Magazine)

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How to Use the Vision Playbook:
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus! You are about to take
an adventure with me into the exciting 2009 vision of New
Light Church. I trust you are reading this because you are an
established member of the church, a partner of the ministry, an
inquisitive person, or a new member.
Each year I get before the Lord to receive the marching orders
for the ministry for the year. I attribute our amazing success
in ministry to the strategic planning, sense of purpose and the
sovereign favor that is on our lives. In keeping with scriptural
process for the completion of kingdom mandates, this presentation is the vision written, waiting for those who read it to find
their part in it so that co-laboring might take place.
“…Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run with it that
readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall
speak, and not lie; though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it
will not tarry.”
-Habakkuk 2:2-3
If you are an established member and partner of the ministry I
trust that you will carefully read this presentation with a prayerful desire to get involved at some level to glorify God. New
Light is a great church because of the commitment of ordinary
people who make themselves available to do extra ordinary
things for the kingdom of God.
If you are a new member this presentation should give you a
comprehensive overview of this year’s ministry objectives and
goals. If you are reading this after the March Campaign you
may decide to participate in the regular weekly vision giving as
well as supporting the work of God with your tithes and offerings. Your basic responsibility as a Christian is to seek first the
kingdom of God and to let your light shine so that men will see
your good works! Ultimately it is our corporate good works
that will bring glory to God. I believe that you were set into
this local body for a divine purpose. I trust that you will read the
vision and become an active participant through not only your
giving, but your living and your serving.
This brochure is an important tool that you should keep all year
long to refer to the calendar of events and ongoing ministry
development. 2009 is a year for efficient and effective change
in ministry as we celebrate 25 years of faithfulness to our God
given assignment. I look forward to your participation in this
vision with your time, your talent and your treasure. Of course
with your participation we will please God, we will have provisions for ministry, make a proclamation to the world and we
will position ourselves for personal prosperity.
“If they obey and serve him they shall spend their days in prosperity and their
years in pleasure.”
-Job 36:11
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CONTENTS
2010 Vision Builders Message
The Year of the Maximized Member
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THE REPORT CARD
The 2009 Report Card
2010 Kingdom Project Status
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THE 2010 VISION GOALS
Capital Goals
Spiritual Goals
Community Goals
Outreach Goals
Financial Goals
The Movement
Maximizing Ministry
Austin (Pastor Ed)
Making the Maximized Commitment
The Power Surge
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the 2010 Calendar
2010 Conference Schedule
New Light Church 2010 Calendar
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MAXIMIZED MINISTRY
OPPORTUNITIES
Membership Services
The L.I.F.E. Internship Center
The Power of Twelve
Dreamers
ouRlife Youth Ministry
Marriage Ministry
The Seniors Ministry
Business Management Wisdom School
F.O.C.U.S. Single’s Ministry
Ministers Alliance
The F3 Experience
The Gathering
Enrichment Seminars
Light Commerce Credit Union
Frequently Asked Questions
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2010
Vision
Builders
Message
Bishop I.V. Hilliard
economic difficult times I believe New Light passed the
test. I am excited about what
we can accomplish in the days
to come as we involve new
people in new areas of ministry who have been faithful
and ready to join the ranks of
those who provide leadership
in our church.
Involvement in the kingdom of
God is described as a warfare
which implies that we have an
adversary and enemy who opposes our success. The major weapon of the devil is deception and discouragement
which can pull you out of faith
and their faithfulness. The
study of war strategies shows
that disrupting the supply line
of the enemy and discouraging the opposing troops is a
very effective battlefield plan.
The bible teaches us not to be
ignorant of the devil’s devices
and we are not! We know that
when the believer wavers in
their commitment to their kingdom assignments there can
be no promotion, advancement or rewards that effect
quality of life.
For the first time in along time
the media is in full agreement
with each other that the recession is over and the recovery
has begun. Although we have
always believed the report of
the Lord it is good sign in the
natural to see the economic
upswing which follows the prophetic word to expect things to
get better.
The prophetic word for the
New Year for the faithful is that
they will experience a reversal
of negative situations of 2009
with amazing breakthroughs
in the coming days of 2010.
This special prophetic word is
a qualified word for the faithful
and not a general word for the
body of Christ. I believe that
your faithfulness to this vision
in the past and your present
commitment positions you for
breakthrough manifestations
in the days to come. Your staying focused and committed to
helping Lady Bridget advance
the kingdom of God through
the kingdom agenda the Lord
has given us is critical. Faithfulness is defined in the letter
to the Corinthian church and
the vision approach that we
have used in the past we continue to ascribe to because it
is what God expects of us in
good times and in bad times.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the
work of the Lord, forasmuch
as ye know that your labour is
not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
The Fresh Fire Prophetic word
that God gave me was to address the deceptive attack on
previously committed members to cause them to feel unappreciated, unfulfilled, dissatisfied and a need to leave the
church. This satanic attack is
real, must be addressed from
the pulpits and the pews of
progressive churches like ours
if this spiritual undercurrent is
to be arrested. Deception is
a mistaken conviction on misinformation which makes it
so difficult to recover from. I
have always taught believers
to hold their course and not to
be led by feelings of dissatisfaction but to address these
unwarranted feelings with a
more deliberate faith action
of faithfulness. This coupled
with a more deliberate fellowship with Holy Spirit will yield
the spiritual stamina to stay in
your set place. I trust that you
will join me and Lady Bridget in
prayer for every member who
has made a kingdom commitment at New Light for this year
to be a year of more deliberate
faithfulness!
It takes an amazing strength
of character to maintain an
abounding ministry mentality but when we look at what
was accomplished last year
and in the previous years of
I am so very proud of how the
membership and all the staff
have embraced the revitalization plan and I am happy to
report that our plan is working. I have been in faith for a
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plan to restore our staff to the
full strength of a five day work
week in all areas by the end
of the first quarter. I sincerely
believe that this is possible as
we maximize ministry opportunities and resources. Our
March giving will set the stage
for this financial recovery and
keeps us on the special giving
schedule that our members
have committed to for the past
15 years of the covenant partner vision giving. Over this
time of our revitalization we
have purposefully reevaluate
several areas of ministry to
get the wisdom of God on the
future strategies of these efforts. At the same time, I am
sensitive to the present direction and new ministry efforts
God would have us lead our
church into that we have not
done before.
spiritual development roles
this year. Every member will
be given the new Maximized
Member Lapel Pin during the
campaign and will be asked
to proudly wear their lapel pin
especially on the Third Sunday and when they work in the
various areas on ministry.
New this year will be our Week
Of Corporate Prayer & Fasting
which will take place February
22nd through 26th , the members will be asked to commit to
a fasting plan at one of several
levels. The fasting plans will
be explained in worship and
in the February Heart to Heart
magazine. We are promised
in the word of God that breakthrough occurs as we fast and
pray. I trust that you will join
in and become a part of this
time of corporate prayer and
fasting, together we can make
a difference!
Our 2010 vision theme is in
keeping with the prophetic
word for the faithful which establishes both an expectation
for our ministry, for you and
every member. After a time of
prayer we have settled on the
theme of Maximized Faithfulness For Breakthrough Manifestation. We believe that this
theme will keep us focused all
year long on this breakthrough
promise from the Lord as we,
the faithful, use our faith! As
Jesus taught in the gospel of
John, the Father will reward
our kingdom growth and discipleship efforts.
Your enlistment and encouragement of other members
in our church family to get
involved in church ministries
will help in building our army
of faithful committed partners. I want you to begin to
see yourself as more than a
member but see yourself as
partner, a covenant partner!
Your partnership with us in the
great ministry positions you
for an exceptional impartation
of manifested favor for your
dreams and desires to be met.
Paul’s letter to the saints in
Philippi documents this promise as he encourages them in
their goals being confident of
their success because of the
grace (favor) they have become partakers of through his
ministry.
Ye have not chosen me, but
I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should
go and bring forth fruit, and
that your fruit should remain:
that whatsoever ye shall ask
of the Father in my name, he
may give it you. These things
I command you, that ye love
one another. John 15:16-17
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in
every prayer of mine for you all
making request with joy, For
your fellowship (partnership)
in the gospel from the first day
until now; Being confident of
this very thing, that he which
hath begun a good work in
you will perform it until the day
of Jesus Christ: Even as it is
meet for me to think this of you
all, because I have you in my
heart; inasmuch as both in my
bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye
all are partakers of my grace.
Philippians 1:3-7
It is obvious that our membership is working to bring
others into the kingdom of
God because our growth has
not suffered even though we
streamlined our local television outreach. The present
generation must be reached
with the most relevant and
advanced methods which is a
wakeup call for our creativity
and innovations. This year’s
vision goals will introduce new
methods to minister to the lost,
the hurting and to disciple the
saved. Our message and mission of being a teaching center
will not change but our methods are constantly changing
to maximize every opportunity. We will partner with other
community caring efforts to be
a resource partner to further
our heartfelt causes.
Throughout the year we will
have special times of ministry to help you stay in faith in
the pursuit of your visions and
goals. I am planning workshops, seminars, retreats and
“webinars” to help you acquire
the knowledge that you need
for success in life! I am excited
about what this year holds for
you as you allow your church
ministry to assist you maximizing your faith journey! I
sincerely believe that the best
is yet to come! Step by step
as you stay focused, stay in
faithful, stay in faith and stay
connected you will experience
personal breakthrough moments in the coming days.
Several years ago we introduce the “Five Star Member”
status which every member
can qualify when they simply
covenant to do their best to
live for God. This year we are
raising the standard by introducing the Maximized Member Covenant where members
will pledge to do their best to
reach specific personal and
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Year of the
maximized
Member
Lady Bridget
MA IMIZED
MEMBER
I believe that every member
can make a Maximize
Member Commitment this
year to demonstrate a level of
unparalleled faithfulness.
It is so wonderful to be
a part of a dynamic church
ministry that is making impact
in the lives of people where it
really matters. New Light you
are truly the church like no
other. The Bible teaches that
we should not be weary in well
doing, but that we should be
always abounding in the work of
the Lord.
In life, it is what we do
sacrificially that really defines
who we are. The sevenfold
commitment is exciting and
really defines the New Light
spirit that honors God, respects
the
Holy
Spirit, follows
leadership and loves people.
I know that you will join our
entire membership in making
this sevenfold commitment:
Each year, in the first few
months of the year, we focus
on explaining the church
vision goals for the year and
corporately releasing our faith
for the financial resources to
fund the vision. Our Impact
Giving goal this year is a little
more than last year. It’s a little
over $1.2 million and by faith
we call it done.
1. Maximized Members Do
Their Best To Attend Sunday
Services
Their Best To Bring One Visitor
Each Month
3. Maximized Members Do Their
Best In Tithing and Offerings
I get the opportunity to assist
in the planning of the vision
objectives and this year I
am most excited about the
Maximized Member Covenant
which is the next step above
the Five Star Member Program
of the past. After reading the
Maximized Life Journey several
times and hearing Bishop teach
the maximized message, I
thought about how powerful this
maximizing concept has been in
shaping our lives and ministry.
Their Best To Attend Seminars/
Conferences
Their Best To Pray For The
Needs of Others
Their Best To Volunteer & Serve
as Needed
Their Best To Encourage Others
in Faith
Maximizing is about using your
faith to overcome adversity
to please God and experience
abundant life.
Because of
the members who decided
to maximize their lives and
participate in in various aspects
of the ministry, our church
continues to make impact and
change lives. I know that you
will agree with me that there is
much Kingdom work yet to be
done and so many more lives to
touch.
We have designed a very special
Maximize Member Lapel Pin
that we want all members to
wear throughout this year Vision
Campaign. When you wear your
pin it will make a statement of
our corporate agreement and
faithfulness for a successful
year. Sunday, February 21st is
Maximized Member Day at the
Light and we will receive our
2010 Maximized Membership
Pins. Bishop and I look forward
to all that God has in store for us
this year as we prepare for our
Breakthrough Manifestations!
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2009
the
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“This far by Faith.. ”
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2009 Report
Card
Our report card for this year is exceptional. Not so much for
what all has been accomplished , but for the projects that we
did not cancel. Instead, we continued to work on them even
while the economy continued to decline. We remained true
to our calling, never let up and can see that our faithfulness
to the vision caused us to experience impressive success in
many areas. Praise the Lord! In 2010 we will maximize
our faithfulness to the vision so that we can experience the
promised breakthrough manifestations!
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Goals
2010 capital
project
South Location
Renovations (Second
Quarter)
The delays on the South
Location project have been
extremely frustrating however we are now in a position to move forward. Recently, we have secured completed plans for the proposed
renovations, however we have decided to modify to plans
to reflect much of the floor plan of the “Lightening Mall” at
the North Campus. Our goal is to have the remodeling
completed by the end of the second quarter!
Beaumont Worship
Center
(First Quarter)
Construction is well underway on the Beaumont
Worship Center project!
The staff has given me an
aggressive plan to focus
our strength on completing the facility by Easter Sunday
2010. We are scheduling a dedication weekend to celebrate this momentous occasion in full New Light fashion.
Completing this project is top priority for us in first quarter
2010.
L.O.V.E. City Activity
Building (On Hold)
We have made progress in
the planning stages of the
East Campus L.O.V.E. City
Complex.
Cconservative
lending policies of local banks
have delayed this project.
Yet we are not deterred and
will complete this awesome
venture! As we have been taught delay is not defeat and
we have been here before when a bank backed away
from a project. We will do now what we did then, and this
is keep moving and if it takes a brick a day and God gives
us enough bricks and enough days we will finish to the
glory of God. This year I have witness to release faith for
God to raise up the resources to help with this project and
as we stand in faith we will see it completed in a timely
manner! This state of the art multi-million dollar complex
will be built at the East Campus and will have dormitory
facilities to accommodate 500 camp residents, with
auditorium, recreational facilities, cafeteria, classrooms
and conference center. The L.O.V.E. City USA Conference
Center and Camp Grounds will be constructed to serve as
an Emergency Shelter in times of need.
North/South
Location Parking
Lot Resurfacing
(Third Quarter )
The continuous maintenance of both the South
and the North Location
parking lot will continue
in 2010. The resurfacing of the parking lot will help
maintain the excellence in appearance of the facilities.
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Kingdom Colony Estates
SubdivisionInfrastructure
Planning Only
We will continue the development phase of this project
which involves two sections of what we have called the
Kingdom Colony Estates Subdivision. On the 163 acres
tract in North Houston will have two estates, The Canaan
Estates and The Kingdom Estates. The deed restrictions
will be written to preserve the investment and code of
ethics of the kingdom of God. Our goal this year is to
contract the Civil Engineering Consultants to prepare
the development drawings for the 163 acre tract in North
Houston for streets, water, sewage and drainage that will
meet state and county standards. We choose to believe
that every delay is in our favor and when the time is right all
things will fall into place. When the housing market turns
and it will our subdivision development will be positioned
to take full advantage of the economic turn of events.
Corporate Office
Face Lift
(Third Quarter)
The four buildings that
make up the Corporate
Office Complex will
receive a much needed
face lift that will bring excellence to its appearance. The
cost of this is estimated at $140,000. The wood facing
will be replaced with decorative stone like surface that
is similar to the SuperStructure and Faith Village. The
grounds will be receive upgraded landscaping and other
accents to improve to give this sprawling facility a more
contemporary look and feel.
The Maximized Life
Retreat Center
(Fourth Quarter)
The former Life Change
Institute facility will be
upgraded into a weekend
retreat
facility
for
specialized support ministry. The upgrades are necessary
to provide for the more upscale cliental that will make use
of the facility. The specialized ministry will be outlined in
the spiritual goal section of this campaign.
The Maximized Life
Studios Remodeling
(Second Quarter)
This area is located in the
SuperStructure and will
require set design and
build out. With the addition
of adequate lighting the
studio will be a place of excellence for the taping of
internet shows, television monologues, video Eblasts and
various video projects. The live Cyberchurch Host will
use this set for their times of ministry.
Special Hospitality Reception Remodeling
(Second Quarter)
This area is located in the SuperStructure and will host
the weekly guest receptions after service. This are can
also serve as a meeting place for small groups.
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2010
SPIRITUAL
Goals
Maximized Members Covenants
The major thrust of the 2010 Vision Campaign is the spiritual
development of the members. With this new decade before us
our church membership remaining relevant and actively pursuing the will of God is a priority. The Maximized Member status
is a membership commitment designate that is a preferred partnership commitment that Bishop and Lady Bridget desire for all
members. The Maximized Member Covenant is entered into by
the members willingly reaffirming their 2010 commitment to do
their very best to advance the kingdom of God through the ministry efforts of New Light Church. EVERY MEMBER CAN BE A
MAXIMIZED MEMBER!
Maximized Life Retreats
Although the full implementation of the Maximized Life Retreats
may not occur until 2011 the planning and development of this
ministry must start this year. We will assemble the curriculum
staff to develop the various specialized ministry retreats syllabus
based on the ministry principles established by our ministry. We
expect to open the doors for the renovated Maximized Life Retreat Center in 2011. Maximized Life Retreats addressing these
areas will be planned:
*Divorce Recovery Retreat
*Depression Recover Retreat
*Grief Recovery Retreat
*Anger Management Retreat
*The Faith Experience Retreat
*The Deeper Life Retreat
*The Single’s Maximized Life Retreat
*Addiction Recovery Retreat
Enrichment Seminars
Our ministry was established for the purpose of building people
of faith. The foundational teaching received in the seminars the
Bishop taught in the early days of the ministry established believers in faith and exhorted them in righteousness. 2010 will see
a return to schedule Enrichment Seminars taught by the Bishop
himself in Houston and by on-site Pastors in their assigned locations. These two day meeting in the revolutionary seminar
format are designed for maximum effectiveness in studying the
word of God and will be used for evangelism.
HVBI Vocational Bible School
We have adopted a more aggressive approach to a wide range
of vocational and biblical studies training. The HVBI vision is
being accomplished through a departmental organization to accomplish a specific training objectives. The institution will use
the traditional time tested teaching in some aspects coupled
with the innovative “fast track” learning modules called “Success
Technical Institutes”. Several institutes have been scheduled
for 2010 and the MDI component will continue.
Vision Funding & Stewardship Institute January 26th - 29th
Construction Management Institute March 2nd - 5th
Pastoral Executive Skills Institute May 11th - 21st
Pastors In Training/EvangelismAugust 24th - 27th
Millionaire’s Boot Camp December 2nd - 3rd
City Wide Mid-Week Service
In 2010 we instituted the every location Mid Week service which
accomplished a more efficient and effective use of our facilities.
We will continue to build on this and promote the growth of Impact Night. It is a time for extreme outreach and fellowship.
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B.M.W. (Business Management Wisdom)
School
This volunteer ministry will focus on developing a forum for entrepreneurial training and business development. This will be
accomplished with business seminars, breakfast, webinars and
the like. We are assembling the leadership team to implement
this vision in second quarter of 2010.
Power of Twelve Vision - Next Level
The major thrust of this year will be continuous promotion, training and implementation of our new church culture built around
bible study and small group meetings called Circles of Light.
Each Circle of Light will be made up of twelve people who are
bound together for personal nurturing and kingdom vision advancement. We will assist the new leaders in building their
groups. The ongoing training and motivation of leadership in
the P12 Church Groups is essential. Goal is to have 600 functional groups by the end of the 2010 and at least 200 group
participating each month in fulfilling the evangelism objective.
Further, the first Sunday in each month will be designated as
Power of Twelve Emphasis Sunday where creative promotions
will be planned to create interest and recruit members into this
ministry.
The Gathering - Third Sunday Night
(FRESH FIRE NIGHT)
The monthly prayer service was replaced by a monthly Sunday Evening Worship Service hosted at the North Location. Our
goal is to have thousands attend once a month in the place to
demonstrate our unity as one church family. We have adjusted
our schedule so that we will be in attendance at the majority of
these explosive times of prayer and exhortation. Dr. Bridget has
established a goal at least 3,000 believers gathering to experience this time of corporate unity and focus on the ministry of the
Holy Spirit.
KOF Prayer and Faith Building Mail Ministry
The Keepers of the Flame ministry continues to increase in 2010
and will be renamed Maximized Prayer Life and Maximized Faith
Building Mail Ministry. The prayer/mail ministry is an avenue
to establish a connection with a partnership base of believers
throughout the world. We must put more effort in recruit 300
volunteer prayer ministers who will embrace this ministry to pray
for our church without walls ministry. Minister Laura Mitchell has
been selected as Prayer Coordinator to oversee and manage
the on site prayer ministry. We must organize prayer request
analyst ministry, intercessors to assist Eddie Feist in the management of this international ministry. The full “rebranding” of
the Keepers of the Flame Partnership Plan and the Changing
Lives Through Faith Television will take place in the first quarter
of 2010.
L.I.F.E. Internship Ministry This volunteer ministry is essential for the success of our ever
increasing ministry and must be emphasized and expanded.
The Volunteer Center took on a new name, a new look and a
new meaning. A more innovated way to involve members in assisting with Ministry Projects and assignments. Now called Life
Internship Center and dedicated to positioning every member to
effectively sow seeds of time the Life Internship Center benefits
our church members through three levels. Level one is General
Volunteering, level two is Specialist Volunteering and level three
of Advanced Volunteering. The recruitment and mobilization of
volunteers in all locations is a priority in 2010. Our goal is to
have XX,XXX hours of volunteer work in this year.
Maximized Moments Ministry
The bible teaches that we overcome by the word of our testimonies and this is the basis for the Maximized Moments Ministry
which will highlight outstanding testimonies from members and
partners. These testimonies will be either by letters, verbal testimonies and video reports. This will be our opportunity to tell
the story of the goodness of God and the keep the victorious
atmosphere of expectancy in the church.
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Goals
2010 COMMUNITY
The F3 Experience
The F3 Experience ministry at the select
locations is an outreach to the community to
share in a weekend of food, fun and fellowship.
The recreation facilities were constructed
to provide a safe environment for believers
and the community to come together for
times of fellowship. The development of a
comprehensive F3 program that includes
activities for all ages is the goal of the F3 staff
and their volunteers.
Voter’s Registration Drive
The political involvement of our church will
take on the form of being a voice to motivate
our membership to become educated voters.
In all locations we will work with the various
agencies to set up voter registration sites
before elections and work to get people to the
poles to vote. We cannot and will not as
a church endorse a candidate but will
provide unbias educational material to
the voting public.
Congresswoman Lee
December Toy Drive
New Light experienced great success
in its partnership with Congresswoman
Lee
last
December in
her
annual
community
toy give away to the less fortunate. We have
committed to be apart of the 2010 Christmas Toy
Drive next December by providing volunteer staff
and toys to meet the ever growing needs in the
community. This project functions under the Share
The Light umbrella.
Employment
Counseling Center
More than ever before this ministry is needed
to assist our members and the community in
developing the job search skill set necessary for
a successful job search. Our plan is to focus on assisting every member
in being gainfully employed through ministry on workplace interviewing
and excellence in the workplace. There will be a free Job Interviewing
Seminar sponsored by Light Commerce
Credit Union that addresses these skills
and ongoing training throughout the year.
Training interview skills, resume’ writing
skills and skill improvement strategies
will also be apart of this needed ministry.
The goal of the center will be to help
members, partners use the available
employment avenues and government
services to their advantage.
2010 outreach
Goals
A.I.M. Outreach Partnership
New Light Church’s partnership with AIM is ongoing and very critical to the
success of A.I.M. and its mission to provide wisdom and resources for the
development of excellent church ministries.
Maximized Life Journey Ministry
With the completion of the Maximized Life Journey book the vision of believers learning principles for overcoming life’s difficulties can be achieved.
2010 will see the broad scale promotion of the Maximized Life Journey
book in Christian Bookstores, via television infomercials, the Internet and
church small group ministries.
Hispanic Outreach Ministry
The Holy Spirit has impressed us to reach out to the greatest minority group
in the city, which is the Hispanic group. Our outreach will include but not
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be limited to services with Spanish
translation and we are seeking a
Hispanic staff Pastor to conduct a
Hispanic Ministry. Initial requirements include volunteer staff and
relevant audio equipment.
from our God assigned
vision.
Lady Bridget or
Bishop will continue to make
visits to minister
on-site and occasionally through
the improved satellite network.
Health & Wellness Campaigns
God has promised us long life and
it is His will that we be in health.
We will launch Health & Wellness
emphasis events throughout the
year that will focus on health education, evaluation and enrichment.
For this effort, we are in search of a
volunteer coordinator and planning
team who have health community
background.
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with and mentoring of
from the central church,
the extension church
progression
to
mega church
status can be
strategically
planned. This
is in no way a
disconnection
from the central church, which
would be a drastic
departure from our
God assigned vision. Lady Bridget
or Bishop will continue to make visits
to minister on-site
and
occasionally
through the improved
satellite
network.
Cyber Church
IntERNATIONAL Ministry
The CyberChurch Vision takes the
evangelism assignment and the
personal touch of this potentially
sterile ministry to new levels. Using
more interactive tools will cause a
greater connection with casual and
unchruched viewers to the ministry,
as well as provide another link of
enrichment to the Maximized Life
Ministry. What makes CyberChurch
different from other streaming
programs will be the return to the
personal element of a CyberChurch
host during the broadcast, interactive downloads of information, opportunities of personal prayer and
CyberChurch membership, along
with special discount product offers
each week.
Extreme Evangelism
Exploits
The development and implementation of a church wide comprehensive
believer’s training outreach program
that trains members in the specifics
of the power of one evangelism outreach. The program encompasses
the organizing of membership teams
to conduct track ministry, door knob
brochure ministry and special day
evangelism efforts that reach out
to the community. Our goal is to
have 80 families connect with our
church each month to reach our goal
of 1000 new member families by
the end of 2010 calendar year and
3,000 souls won to Christ in 2010.
West Houston
“THE MOVEMENT”
Worship Experience
The planting of the West Houston
Church in 2009 was a major step in
our quest to evangelize the city of
Houston. The church is now open,
with two vibrant services on Sunday.
There will be a radical transformation of the Noon Worship Experience into what will be known and
promoted as “THE MOVEMENT”!
Styled for and promoted to the
younger generation, “THE MOVEMENT” should take on a life of its
own and will be supported by its
own local television ministry.
Save The Children
Campaign
This outreach campaign is tailored
to reach children to build the attendance in the children’s ministry.
We have a children’s ministry that is
second to none and probably one of
the best kept secrets of the ministry.
Our goals are to expose the secret
and double the Sunday attendance
in all locations. With 1000 families
commited to help reach more children for Christ, by inviting the children of your friends, neighbors and
relatives to experience the Dreamers’ ministry, this is possible.
Rebranding The Outreach Ministry
The Changing Lives Through Faith
Television Program will become
Maximized Living with I. V. Hilliard. The partner base will be renamed Maximized Living Partners
and a new logo will be designed
and will become the vision icon for
the rebranding. Detailed plans are
being developed for this ministry rebranding.
Austin Location Mega Church
Development
Pastor Reynolds will continue to
conduct ministry focused events that
are unique to the Austin location and
coordinate the church wide event
participation. As a result, ministry
growth will take place as ministry in
the local church expands. Through
partnership with and mentoring of
from the central church, the extension church progression to mega
church status can be strategically
planned. This is in no way a disconnection from the central church,
which would be a drastic departure
Haiti Relief Partnerships
The Haiti Relief will be an ongoing
project throughout the year. We will
get involved with relief efforts with
World Vision and with individual
churches who have mission works
in Haiti. We will keep the church
abreast of the work being done
through our partnerships.
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Focused Tithing Campaign
Tithes & Offerings are the scriptural foundation for vision
funding and kingdom advancement. New Light Church
has always adopted this biblical approach to funding the
vision and church ministries. Although our membership’s
percentage of givers is higher than most we must continue
to release our faith for a 100% tithing church. This will be
accomplished through the continued systematic teaching
of the giving principles throughout the year.
November - Thanksgiving Gold Offering
In 2009 our church embraced a creative kingdom offering
of gold which was both revolutionary and refreshing. This
offering gave the members an opportunity to give a nonmonetary offering of value. Our collective agreement and
participation positioned us to receive top dollar for our
offering. Giving an offering of gold is scriptural and is being
incorporated into our annual giving plan in November.
The Surge Weekly Vision Builder’s Offering
The real heart beat of the funding for the vision occurs
with the weekly giving toward the vision through the
Special Vision Builder’s Envelope. We are calling the
offering the surge because it will take on a new offering
methodology this year than in previous years. Surge is a
military term made famous in its use by the military leaders
against the Iraqi Insurgents. The strategy was a concept
of overwhelming the ministry with visible participation.
Beginning in April of 2010 our Weekly Vision Builder’s
Offering will be given with an offering surge as our members
bring their offerings to the altar at week public giving that
will be visible show of our strength and commitment.
Members will be ask to make a Surge Commitment at the
time the regular Impact FirstFruit commitment is made.
We are asking members to release their faith to give at
one of the following levels each week:
300 Members
$30.00 weekly pledge
1000 Members (not families) $20.00 weekly pledge
1000 Members
$10.00 weekly pledge
March First Fruit Impact Offering
The March Sensational Sunday goal is a $1.2 Million
Breakthrough Manifestation Offering. This giving will be
done by the believers who have committed themselves
to give a special first fruit offering that glorifies God as
an investment in the kingdom projects for this year’s
campaign.
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Maximized Giving Strategy For Members
Level 1 - 2 Members giving $20,000 +
Level 7 - 1000 Members giving 1,000
Level 8 - Best Breakthrough Seed Faith Offering
Stellar Sunday Offering
October Impact Giving - $1.250 Million
Light Commerce Credit Union Growth
We are succeeding in the
establishment of a vital financial
institution of integrity built by us
and for us to the glory of God.
The lending strength of the
Credit Union is good and we
have added other competitive
banking services with more
planned in the future. Our goal
is to increase our Credit Union
deposit by $500,000 dollars
this year and encourage every
member to have a savings
account with the church credit
union.
We will continue to
encourage every child to
establish a savings account
before year’s end. The Credit
Union and HVBI will partner
to develop financial training
institutes to help our members
develop
practical
financial
literacy needed for success in life!
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the
movement
Pastor Irishea Lewis
New Light Church West
On-Site Pastor
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maximizing
ministry
Pastor Sheldon Reed
New Light Church Austin
On-Site Pastor
I am very excited, as the
Extension Church Pastor of
the Golden Triangle Location,
to have the opportunity to
promote the vision that God has
given to my Pastor and Bishop.
After serving at New Light in
a volunteer and full time staff
position, I’m just as excited
about the vision now as I was 17
years ago! This year certainly
embraces the spirit of change
in every aspect of the word.
In the Golden Triangle, we are
most excited about the great
potential we have this year to do
our part to advance the Kingdom
of God and the vision of New
Light Church. We ended 2009
strategizing for the New Year.
Bishop and I spoke extensively
concerning the Golden Triangle
hosting various faith building
conferences and programs
that would allow the location
to reach out to the community
and serve the membership
more effectively. It is our
desire to see the Mega Church
potential our location possesses
released and the manifestation
of a Mega Church within three
years. Though we will utilize the
unique qualities of our location
to express the vision of New
Light our diversity is in no wise
a separation from our central
church. We will always be One
Church in Multiple Locations.
This year we also have several
exciting events planned and
goals to reach, including:
Enrichment Seminars
Concerts
The Gathering on Sunday
Nights
Tuesday Night Impact
Services
F3 Weekend Experiences
and much more!
I would like to encourage our
New Light Church family in
Houston and Austin to assist
us in getting the word out to
family and friends in our area
that there is a Light in the City
of Beaumont! A place of love
and the faith of God where
lives are changed for the better
because of the Glory of God!
We’re delighted to be a part
of the New Light Family and
we stand in agreement with
each other, our Bishop and First
Lady for a Year Like No Other
for the Church Like No Other!
We know that our Maximized
Faithfulness will cause us
to experience Breakthrough
Manifestations in 2010!
The construction of the New
Worship facility has infused
our congregation with great
anticipation for the future. The
facility will have a contemporary
presentation and state of the art
equipment which will allow us to
provide excellence in ministry,
New Light style!
Pastor Reed
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the
movement
Pastor Ed Reynolds
New Light Church Austin
On-Site Pastor
our Enrichment Seminars,
Concerts, The Gathering
on Sunday Nights, Tuesday
Night Impact Services, F3
Weekend Experiences and
so much more. Our focus on
ministry growth will help us
achieve the three year vision
that I believe will take us to
Mega Church status. Wow!
This is exciting! As we know,
however, excitement alone
cannot get us there. We all
must do our part to commit
our time, talent and treasure
more than we have ever before. Sacrifices and changes
are necessary and we must
have a sense of urgency if we
are going to make impact in
Central Texas.
New Light Austin, get ready
because 2010 will be our
greatest year yet! I’m so
excited about the new direction that the location is
headed this year. Let me
first thank Bishop and Lady
Bridget for their leadership
and their commitment to
the mandate that God has
given them and their trust in
me and Sis. Vicky. We will
continue to operate with the
utmost integrity as we lead
what I know is the greatest
church in Central Texas.
New Light Austin, you have
proven in the last ten years
that your faithfulness and
your commitment to this
ministry are steadfast. We
must not get distracted. We
must stay the course, Maximize Our Faithfulness and
be ever mindful that we are
locked into one vision from
our Bishop. Most of all, we
must depend on the Glory of
God. When we do, it will help
us in every area and every
assignment. As a result, God
will be glorified and we will
experience
Breakthrough
Manifestations. Thank You
New Light! Sis. Vicky and I
love you and we’ll see you at
the top.
As you all know, this year
Bishop and Lady Bridget
have decided that it is time
for me to take more control
of the Austin Location. Be
clear that this does not mean
we are separating from our
central church; we are still
One Church, in multiple locations. It is through partenering with our central location
that we will strategically
progress to mega church status.
I’m excited and many of
you have expressed your
excitement as well about
all the great things that we
have planned this year, like
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Pastor Ed
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making the
MAcommitment
IMIZED
MEMBER
Determine to willingly live up to
your responsibility as a Christian
to provide for future generations
to get the Gospel.
Ask yourself three questions
about the weekly pledge that
you have in your heart to make:
The opportunity to give and to
sow into good ground should
never be taken lightly. Each
year when it comes to giving our
sacrificial First Fruit Offering we
approach it prayerfully because
we understand what sacrificial
giving can do to cause spiritual
breakthroughs in our life.
We are blessed and able to give
significant offerings because
we started with obedience to
give sacrificially into the work
of God years ago. I credit so
much in my life and ministry
to God honoring our obedience
and faithfulness in giving over
the years. We have learned that
consistent obedience is the key
to God choosing to trust you
with more.
- Does this amount express my
appreciation to God for what
He’s done?
- Does this pledge and gift
really respond to the Kingdom’s
needs, or is this a token gift to
just say you participated?
- Is this gift a product of your
faith?
Before you make your pledge, I
am asking every member to set
aside a day of prayer and fasting.
I would like every member to
fast at least one meal and use
this time of prayer to hear from
God concerning your giving.
He that is faithful in that which
is least is faithful also in much:
and he that is unjust in the least is
unjust also in much. If therefore
ye have not been faithful in the
unrighteous mammon, who will
commit to your trust the true
riches? -Luke 16:10-11
You have learned how to stretch
your faith to get the things you
want. Now, are you willing to
use your faith to provide for
the Kingdom of God? Your
faithfulness
becomes
the
gateway to the fulfillment of
your dreams. I trust that you
will join Lady Bridget and me
as we commit to maximize
our faithfulness so that we
can experience breakthrough
manifestations!
I am persuaded that there
comes a time in life that you
must decide to trust God and
His principles.
The return
is not always immediate
manifestation, but the return is
always certain. As we depend
on God and His ability, rather
than our own, we will see His
unwavering faithfulness to us
and He will be glorified. We
are in agreement with you
that your obedience this year
demonstrates faithfulness to
God and that you can be trusted
to handle more and more of
kingdom assets.
Remember... **It’s Not Equal
Gifts, but Equal Sacrifice!***
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New Light Church
Maximized Ministry
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MA IMIZED
MEMBER
MINISTRY
OPPORTUNITIES
“Building People
of Purpose, Power &
Praise”
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membership
services
through salvation. Call Membership
Services for baptismal attire, times
and location.
Membership Services “is here for
you” is not just another slogan,
but is indeed the motivation for
this department’s operation. It is
our priority and goal to connect
for Kingdom greatness and to
increase effective team building
in Membership Care.
The
Membership Services Team assists
Bishop Hilliard in carrying out his
God-given vision of spreading the
Gospel and caring for God’s people
which is the heart of God.
The Perfecting Class is the
foundation of what the ministry
believes and teaches. The classes
help every member develop and
maximize their membership
commitment. The classes cover
the Biblical Heritage Factor and
the Seven Promises for Maximized
Living: Promise of Salvation,
Baptism with Holy Ghost, Authority
in the earth, Answered Prayer,
Divine Healing, The Promise to
Honor our Faith and Prosperity.
Contact Membership Services for
the times and location of the next
Perfecting Class.
As a team, Membership Services
works with the spirit of compassion
with the goal of being excellent,
effective and efficient when
providing assistance to fulfill
the cares and concerns of our
members.
Our Excellence Team (Helps
Ministry) Department is also
handled by Membership Services.
Excellence Team (Helps Ministry)
at New Light Church (NLC)
consists of Ushers, Greeters, NuGen
Workers, Choir, Ordinance Ministry,
Altar Workers, Parking Lot
Attendants, Restroom Attendants,
Spiritual Motivators and many
other members who have chosen
to get involved and maximize their
membership after completing
the Perfecting Class and being a
member for 90 days.
As our church family continues
to grow at a phenomenal rate,
it becomes more vital that
the membership continues to
experience the care and concern
of Bishop and Lady Bridget. The
Membership Services Department
is one of the vehicles through
which that care and concerns are
communicated.
The personal
ministry provided during the most
critical times in a member’s life
sends a message to the entire
church family that we will not
allow the magnitude of New Light
Christian Center Church to, in any
way, decrease the commitment to
meet the spiritual needs of its most
valuable asset, the member.
For more information call
Membership Services at
(281) 876-5300.
New Light Church believes in
water baptism by immersion. We
encourage every person to be
baptized after being born again.
It is an outward demonstration
of what has been done inwardly
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the L.I.F.E.
internship
Ministry
Beverly Jones
Internship Center Director
Through the L.I.F.E. Internship
Ministry, our Bishop, once again,
has given a cutting-edge mandate to enhance, improve and get
more members involved in Kingdom Assignments by expanding
the vision of volunteering. The
volunteer ministry is essentials for
the success of our ever increasing
ministry and must be emphasized
and expanded. While many members are familiar with the concept
of volunteering for church related
projects by using their skills and
talents without any monetary gain,
few realize the potential of receiving a greater harvest, benefits
and blessings by sowing seeds
of time. The L.I.F.E. Internship
Ministry is an innovative way to
get members involved in assisting
with ministry projects and assignments. It provides a way for every
member to effectively sow seeds
of time. There are 3 phases in
which you can be involved:
their internship they are awarded
a certificate that can be framed
and proudly displayed. Along with
a certificate of completion for their
internship, a one-time reference
letter can be given to the intern to
further enhance their career objectives. Phase II is also for New
Light members only.
Phase III :
The Advanced Internship
The Advanced Internship is for
one who prepares to go into fulltime ministry by starting a church/
ministry or one who serves in a
key role in ministry. Internship at
this level is open to non-members as well as members. This
is a tuition based program and
requires a minimum of 9-months
commitment. Those desiring to
participate at this level must first
apply for entry and then be preapproved. Announcement of the
first Advanced Internship Semester is coming soon.
Phase I:
General Volunteering
General Volunteering, referred to
as Volunteer Intern, is for those
members whose desire is to serve
as a daily volunteer for assignments that are presented for that
day or project. The daily Volunteer Intern assignments can come
from any area of the Ministry
and any member can participate.
Members with some physical limitations are encouraged to participate as well. Phase I of the internship is for members only.
There are intern volunteer opportunities at all Houston locations.
However, the only location that
has daily intern volunteer opportunities is the North Campus.
Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m. All other locations are
on an as needed basis. Call 281875-4448 and ask for the L.I.F.E.
Internship Center before going
to locations other than the North
Campus.
Phase II: Intern Specialist
Phase II, known as the Intern
Specialist, is for those members
whose desire is to learn a specific
skill or to enhance their current
skill level. At this level, members
must be focused and committed
to follow-through on their commitment. Phase II is based upon a
specific project with a set timeframe. Members that
participate
in
Phase
II, have the
potential
of
learning a new
skill or brushing up on an
old one. Upon
completion
of
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The Power of
Twelve Vision
The Power of Twelve is a
revolutionary New Testament
style small group ministry
that was born out of Bishop
and Lady Bridget Hilliard’s
desire to minister to and care
for the explosively growing
membership of our wonderful
church, both individually and
collectively.
The Torchbearer also facilitates
Circle of Light meetings for
kingdom vision advancement
and keeps the Power of
Twelve Office abreast of what’s
happening in their group.
Circle of Light Meetings are
held before Impact Bible
Study at each location at 7:15
p.m. Torchbearers meet with
their Partners one week and
they meet with their Master
Torchbearer the next week.
The Power of Twelve is
implemented in small groups
of up to 12 family units (singles
and/or couples) called Circles of
Light. Our goal is to have 600
functional Circle of Light groups
by the end of 2010. The Power
of Twelve focuses on getting
every member connected in
a Circle of Light when they
join New Light. Each Circle
of Light has a trained group
leader called a Torchbearer,
and several members called
Partners. Torchbearers are
faithful members who embrace
the Power of Twelve vision and
assist Bishop with the nurture
and care of their Partners.
The Torchbearer contacts the
Partners each week to let them
know what’s happening in the
ministry and in their Circle of
Light group.
The Power of Twelve gives
Torchbearers and Partners
the opportunity to get involved
in Lifestyle Evangelism and
our goal is to have at least
200 groups participating
each month in fulfilling our
evangelism emphasis. Every
member is a potential leader,
and provides the opportunity
for every Partner to become a
Torchbearer.
Getting connected in a Circle
of Light Group is simple, you
can:
Call our Power of Twelve
Office at 281-876-5326 and
request assistance in finding a
suitable Circle of Light.
Come to the Power
of 12 information
counter before
Impact Bible Study.
Visit a Circle of
Light and let
the Torchbearer
know that you
would like to get
connected.
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Just as Jesus was concerned
with children, so are we
at New Light Church. The
Dreamers vision is to build
children of Purpose, Power
and Praise.
The church is a place where
children are welcomed and
trained in the truths of the
Bible. Training in Dreamers
begins
with
building
Biblical foundations. We are
developing children to know
Christ as Savior and become
faithful disciples.
As a parent, we want you
to become involved in
Dreamers Ministry.
We
have teacher development
training classes each month
to train you in various areas
(administrative assistants,
supply coordinators, pre-k
monitors,
hallway
and
bathroom monitors and you
can train to be a part of
the puppet, drama and the
storytelling team).
Call 281-876-5395 to
find out how you can be
a part of this awesome
In Dreamers, we have faithful, ministry.
committed
and
caring
teachers who study the Word
of God and are always ready
to deliver the Word through
powerful object lessons,
memory verses, puppet skits,
storytelling and illustrated
sermons to your children.
The
children
receive
salvation, are filled with
the Holy Spirit and speak
in their prayer language.
They understand the
reason for water baptism
because we use age
appropriate curriculum
for ministering the
Word.
Dreamers Ministry is the
place
where
dreams
become reality for your
children. Our goal is to
make Sunday morning
the best two hours of
your child’s week.
They participate as
awesome Praise
Leaders, Praise
Dancers, Ushers,
Greeters and the
Little Lights of
Praise Choir.
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life
Jr
We believe that as we touch
this generation for God, this
same generation will be the
standard by which all others
are measured. In a world that
is full of crime, drugs and
destruction, we believe that it
is our responsibility to provide
teens with proper leadership
and Biblical guidance that will
promote Christian values in
their lives, by giving them the
Biblical principles that enable
them to be successful in every
area.
life
ouR world. ouR God. ouR life
Youth Ministry is our passion,
especially the ministry to
teenagers. God has given
us a mandate to impact this
generation, and the fire and
burden that we have for today’s
youth has grown in emancipated
measures over the course of the
years. We are excited about the
growth Pastor Preashea has
made in her new leadership role
with ouRlife.
ouRlife’s mission is to bring
teenagers in our church and
the surrounding neighborhoods
to a higher level of spiritual
development. It is our objective
to offer times of fellowship
and fun with other teenagers
who have made a decision to
be examples of Christ in their
generation.
ouRlife hosts quarterly and
annual events in creative and
relative ways that capture their
attention and their hearts.
Although we take the
presence of God, the
ministry of the Word and
living a lifestyle that’s
pleasing to God very
seriously, we have not
forsaken the fact that we
can live for God and have
fun while doing it.
You may be reading this
and you may ask yourself,
“How do I get involved?” If
you are interested in getting
involved in ouRlife or for
more information, please call
281.765.1977.
Pastor PReashea Hilliard
& Pastor Irishea Hilliard Lewis
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senior’s
ministry
The vision of Bishop I. V. and Lady
Bridget Hilliard to build people of
purpose, power and praise is not
complete without a focus on the inclusion of the Senior Saints in the
ministry of New Light Christian
Center Church. The Distinguished
Senior Saints Ministry gives the
Senior Saints a sense of dignity,
belonging, appreciation and respect, along with their overall
importance to the Ministry as a
whole. The Distinguished Senior
Saint’s have made significant contributions to their families, society and
their church. These contributions
must not go unrecognized or unappreciated.
Pastor Thomas Foster
marriage
ministry
The Distinguished Senior Saints
Ministry focuses on how to grow
older gracefully and dispel the
misconception that when you
reach a certain age you retire and
you’re discarded. Remaining as
active as possible is extremely important therefore regular meetings
are conducted quarterly where they
fellowship, have fun and enjoy good
food. All meetings take place on one
of our campuses. Once a year we will
plan to attend our locations in Austin
and Beaumont, Texas to include the
Senior Saints in those areas. This
also gives the Seniors in Houston the
opportunity to travel outside of Houston if they wish.
Through
Light
Aggressive
Marriage Problem Solving
(L.A.M.P.S.), New Light cares
for and transforms marriages
by exposing couples to Biblical
principles on marriage along
with the proper application of
those principles. LAMPS, a 90day program is committed to
the instruction of fundamental truths, giving married and
engaged couples the proper
foundation upon which to
build a sound, stable and secure marriage.
This ministry is available to any
one age 55 and above. Everyone is
allowed and encouraged to bring
guests. The Distinguished Senior
Saints also enjoy activities like bowling, breakfast events, stage plays and
movies. Transportation is normally
provided at a small cost or no cost
at all. The Senior Saint’s Ministry
participates in our Greeters and Ushers ministry once or twice per month
during normal service times.
As an active LAMPS participant, you will be exposed to Biblical principles on marriage and
the proper application of those
principles. You will come to understand how to improve your
self-image and how to develop
a strategy for a happy marriage.
If your marriage is bad now, you
can make it good. If your marriage is good now, you can make
it better.
We invite you to come and join any
one of our planned meetings. Watch
for New Light News and other announcements or bulletins advertising the Distinguished Senior Saints
activities.
LAMPS Ministry is for 4
types of people:
1. Those that are single and
have never been married,
in preparation for marriage.
2. Those that are single because of divorce or the
passing of their spouse.
3. Those that are happily
married and want additional skills to make their
marriage better.
4. Those that are facing marital challenges and want to
transform their marriage.
Marriage classes are held each
Wednesday night at 6:00 pm
at our East Location; other
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Business
Management
Wisdom School
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Women
WHO WIN
Lady Bridget’s heart for
helping women WIN in life is
clearly demonstrated by the
lengths to which she is willing
to go in order to minister to
them. No matter what state
you are in, your need for
spiritual focus and enrichment
is essential to your well being
and the well being of your
relationships. Through the
Just Us Girls Ministry and the
Women Who Win Network,
Lady Bridget has been able
to fashion ministry that is fun,
delightful and enriching.
Pastor Ed Reynolds
On-Site Pastor, NLC Austin
During times of fellowship,
thousands of women gather
for a time of refreshing and
plain old fun. The range of
topics is varied…interviews
with medical doctors to get
the inside scoop on taking
care of a woman’s body…
discussions on how to handle
friendships properly…timely
tips for the woman who loves
to travel…these are but a few
of the items you’ll hear at Just
Us Girls or Women Who Win
Network events. There are
always exciting giveaways…
thousands of dollars in
designer clothes, hundreds
of dollars in gift certificates,
furniture…you name it!
men’s
ministry
Men of God, 2010 is the year of
Breakthrough Manifestations!
We must continue our quest to
make impact in this city and
around the world, so it is without
question that the Men’s Ministry
must continue to stay on the
cutting edge. It has always
been our Bishop’s desire to help
men reach their full potential in
every area of life.
Pay close attention to New
Light News and our monthly
bulletins or call 281-875-4448
for Women’s Ministry event
information so that you can
get involved in this awesome
ministry. And definitely make
plans to attend the 2010
Women Who Win Conference,
April 20-23, 2010!
The goal of this ministry is to
allow men to have a time of fun
and fellowship as well as to get
them involved in advancing the
vision of this church and the
Kingdom of God. Through the
teaching of spiritual principles
of faith, integrity, righteousness,
and excellence, we will build a
fraternity of men of compelling
character.
Through living
examples of excellence, men
are inspired to lovingly lead
themselves and their families
into a deeper life commitment to
God and advance the kingdom of
God through community service
and opportunities in the local
church.
Men of God, we must come
together to support the great
vision of our leader much like
the mighty men of valor in
the Bible rallied to the side
of Joshua and the Great King
David as they carried out
the mandate of God for their
generation. Our meetings will
be held quarterly this year so
that we can better plan and
promote events that will meet
the needs of all. These events
will be filled with fun, fellowship
and ministry. We pray that this
year your commitments will
be raised as we make this our
greatest year of service ever.
Men Of Honor, let’s get ready
for Breakthroughs!
Lady BRidget Hilliard
First Lady, New Light Church
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Planning and development are underway for the
Maximized Life Retreats ministry. The Life Change
Institute facilities will be transformed into state-ofthe-art weekend retreat centers. The staff needed
to manage the Maximized Life Retreat Centers is
being assembled and these persons will have the
awesome privilege of being the first to assist with
the implementation of this unique aspect of our
church vision. The curriculum for the Maximized
Life Retreats is also in development and will
address several specialized areas of including:
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Divorce Recovery
Depression Recovery
Grief Recovery
Anger Management
The Faith Experience
The Deeper Life
The Single's Maximized Life
Addiction Recovery
and much, much more!
These
life-changing
retreats will be made
available to the public
and have the potential
to make a most powerful
impact in the lives of
those who attend. An
impact that will have
a lasting effect not just
on them, but on their
families as well. There
is no question that
this is a most exciting
component of the 2010
vision!
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singles
ministry
The Fellowship of Consecrated
United Singles (F.O.C.U.S.)
creates opportunities for
fellowship, service, support
and evangelism for saints in
the unmarried state. Each
consecrated single makes
a covenant commitment to
live under the Lordship of
Jesus and establish genuine
relationhships.
F.O.C.U.S. Ministry leaders,
Ministers Terry and Tina
Egans, encourage singles to
get involved in the F.O.C.U.S.
Ministry by participating in
the monthly events which have
proven to be tremendously
successful. From Live Talk
Shows on topics like Internet
Dating and a 70’s Night Disco
to Bowling and a Dinner
Cruise in Austin, TX, the fun
doesn’t stop.
Pastor Sheldon reed
Chief of Pastoral Staff
minster’s
alliance
Bishop Hilliard has created a forum
for fellowship and mentoring of the
lay ministers of the church while also
allowing them the opportunity for
more participation in the ministerial
aspect of the church.
At New Light, Singles learn
to maximize the unmarried
state with integrity and purity.
The impact New Light makes
in the lives of singles, enables
them to successfully minister
to other hurting singles and
point them in a direction that
causes them to also discover
God’s plan and purpose for
their lives. If you are single,
make a commitment to join
us and visit www.free2focus.
org or call 281.877.1727 for
more information.
Each minister is responsible for
abiding by the Excellence Team
guidelines. Once the minister meets
the guidelines, there is a higher level
of expectation for participation in the
church vision.Well, the next question
that comes to mind is “How do I get
involved in the Ministers Alliance?”
and the answer is very simple. All
ministers must submit a written
application and of course a copy of
either there Minister’s License or
Ordination/MDI Diploma or proof
of enrollment in MDI.
Ministers will be trained in three
categories: Ordinance (Communion
and Baptism); Visitation (Hospital
Visits, Funerals and possibly Home
Visits); Altar Prayer & Phone
Ministry.
After the ministers finish their
training, the excitement begins
because they are ready to live out
the call of God that is on their lives.
This is why it is so awesome to be a
part of Ministers Alliance; there are
so many other ministry assignments
available for participation.
As ministers we stand with Bishop
Hilliard to help him carry out the
vision that God has given him. Our
desire for every minister is that they
live out the true calling on their life.
Through your faithfulness to the
vision of this ministry you will then
see your personal vision and dreams
come to pass.
Ministers Terry & tina egans
F.O.C.U.S. Ministry Directors
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In the early days of our church, it was
during times of weekend fellowship that many
lifelong relationships were birthed. Our new F3
Weekend Experiences are a type of throwback
to these exciting times from our past. The F3
Experience ministry at select locations is an out
reach to the community to share in a weekend
of food, fun and fellowship. The recreation
facilities were constructed to provide a safe
environment for believers and the community
to come together and fellowship. Our goal
is to develop a comprehensive F3 program
that includes activities for people of all ages.
Making use of the recreational facilities each
week is not only good steawardship, but it will
also establish a great time of fellowship and
outreach. We are developing various programs
so that there is something for everyone in the
family! There’s no reason for you to spend
weekends alone when you can fellowship at
The Light! Members are also encouraged to
help as volunteers.
Contact the L.I.F.E.. Internship Center
at (281) 876-5301.
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In 2009, we sensed a witness
from God to mobilize the
members of the Light to get more
involved in our time of corporate
prayer. We had successfully
gathered on a weekly basis
believing for thousands to attend
our weekly Prayer Gathering.
Our new monthly prayer focus
has evolved in just a short period
of time and our goal is to have
thousands attend once a month
to demonstrate our unity as one
church family.
I am releasing my faith for
3,000 believers gathering to
experience this time of corporate
unity and focus on the ministry
of the Holy Spirit. The impact
of our corporate prayer can be
seen throughout our ministry.
This ministry was built and
continues to grow through our
fervent times of prayer, believing
and meditating on God’s word.
The harvest of souls won to the
Kingdom of God as a result of
our fervent intercession can only
be measured when we get to
heaven.
We have seen that as we have
obeyed the mandate from our
man of God and released our faith
for the success of these explosive
times of prayer and exhortation,
the reports of those who have
experienced
breakthroughs
in their lives are numerous. A
kingdom commitment is a resolve
to a course of action based on the
convictions established in the
word of God going above and
beyond with a compelling desire
to please God. How refreshing
it is to see you, the members
of the Light , exemplify their
commitment to prayer.
Also,markyourcalendarsbecause
during the week of March 7-14,
2010 Bishop and I are counting
on you and every member to
make the commitment to pray
corporately as we maximize our
faitfulness and release our faith
for our 1.2 million dollars. Our
corporate agreement makes a
difference and it is an important
part of our success.
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One of the driving factors of our ministry is our purpose
and mission to build people of faith. In the early days
of our ministry, Bishop taught seminars that established
believers in faith and exhorted them in righteousness.
This year Bishop, along with the extension Pastors, will
teach Enrichment Seminars throughout the year. The
two-day meetings will be revolutionary in format and
designed to maximize the believer's effectiveness in
studying the word of God. In addition, they will be a
part of focused evangelism efforts.
Faith Seminar
March 18-19
Holy Spirit Conference
August 19-20
Kingdom Millionaire
Bootcamp
December 2-3
Every member should make plans to attend these lifeenriching seminars. In addition, invite friends, family,
co-workers and others as you maximize your faithfulness
in personal evangelism. There is no substitute for the
Kingdom impact that these intense times of study will
produce. As we make the focused effort to maximize
our faithfulness, we will see the manifestation of
breakthroughs take place during these seminars and in
our ministry and personal lives overall.
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Light
Commerce
Credit
Union
Harlene Johnson
LCCU Director
Open Savings Account with
an initial deposit of $25.00
One-time membership fee of
$10.00.
Celebrating its 6th year in
operation on January 31st,
LCCU has experienced
tremendous growth in just
six short years. On our first
day of operation, we opened
309 accounts with deposits
totaling $118,475. Today, we
have over xxx accounts and
deposits totaling over $xxx.
This success is attributed to
each of our members who
have supported the financial
vision to make Light
Commerce Credit Union
their storehouse.
Membership is available
to New Light Members,
their relatives by blood or
marriage, as well as affiliates
from A.I.M., Light Christian
Academy and Faith Village.
Joining LCCU is simple.
Here’s what you
need to join:
A driver’s license and another
form of identification which
can be a social security card
or credit card
Accounts can be opened at
the branch office located at
11235 Crown Park Drive,
after services at the North,
East and South locations
each Sunday and coming
soon at the Beaumont and
Austin locations.
LCCU continues to add
products and services based
upon
members’
needs
and associated costs. Its
Shared Banking capability
allows members to go to
any partnering credit union
across the U.S and make
transactions. Services and
products currently offered
include:
• Various Saving Accounts
• Regular Share Savings
• NuGen Savings
• Vacation Club
• Christmas Club
• Certificate of Deposit
• Checking Accounts
• Visa Debit Card
• Cyber Banking
• Consumer Lending
• Credit Counseling
Call 281-876-7576 or visit
www.lightcommercecu.org
to open your account today!
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frequently
asked
questions
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS
What can I expect when I come to New Light?
At New Light you can expect to learn the word of
God taught with simplicity, experience authentic
worship and see leadership operating in integrity and
excellence.
Is New Light with a particular denomination?
New Light is a word of faith inter-denominational
church.
How do I become a member of the church?
You can become a member by completing a
membership card at any service and any location.
You can also become a member by requesting to
be a member through the Membership Services
Department at 281-876-5300 or you can indicate that
you want to be a member on the special guest card.
Do you have children and teen/youth ministry?
New Light Church has Dreamers (Childrens Ministry)
which meets concurrently with Sunday and Mid-Week
services, and ouRlife (Teen/Youth Ministry) which
meets every 3rd Sunday night.
Who do I contact if I want to find out about baptism,
baby dedications, weddings, homegoing services or
other membership questions?
You may call Membership Services at 281-876-5300.
What telephone number can I call for additional
information about an upcoming conference?
If you have additional questions you can call the
corporate offices at 281-875-4448.
VISION BUILDERS CAMPAIGN
QUESTIONS
What are types of vision campaign giving goals?
There are two giving goals; our weekly commitments
as well as our March and October Impact Giving.
Why are we continuing to expand and build in the
wake of current world economic crisis?
We choose to continue to exercise our faith to stay on
course with what God has called us to do, even in the
most difficult times. We are prudent and use wisdom
with every project.
Does my giving commitment replace
my regular tithes?
The giving commitment is over and above my regular
tithes and offerings.
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Once I decide to take the Maximized Life Journey
what is expected of me?
All expectations will be spelled out within the context
of this exceptional mentoring program. Check the
website and follow the public announcements and you
will enjoy the journey.
How do I make my commitment?
When making your pledge you must do several things:
Think about what God, through this ministry, has done
in your life and the lives of those you know.
Determine to willingly live up to your responsibility as
a Christian to provide for future generations to get the
Gospel.
Ask yourself three questions about the pledge that you
have in your heart to make:
Does this amount express my appreciation to God for
what He’s done?
Does this pledge and gift really respond to the
Kingdom’s needs, or is this a token gift to just say you
participated?
Is this gift a product of your faith?
Before you make your pledge, set aside a day of
prayer and fasting. Fast at least one meal and use
this time of prayer to hear from God concerning your
giving.
Can my commitment pledge be billed to me monthly?
Please contact Membership Services department to
make arrangements.
DOCTRINAL QUESTIONS
What is sin?
Sin is any act of disobedience against
the word of God.
Why does God allow sin?
Sin entered in the world because of Adam.
Can any sin be forgiven?
All sin is forgiven according to I John 1:9:
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and
will forgive us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness.
What is Grace?
Grace is God’s unmerited favor. It is a gift from God.
Romans 3:24 being justified freely by His grace
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith
into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope
of the glory of God.
How does faith in God’s grace bring salvation?
Ephesians 2:8 (New King James Version)
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and
that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.
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Resurrection
Weekend 2010
“BE ONE who
BRINGS ONE”
Sunday, April 4
(All Services | All Locations)
north Houston
1535 Greensmark Drive
Houston, TX 77067
Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday nights: 7:15 P.M.
east Houston
7317 East Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77028
West Houston
20230 Fm 529
Cypress, TX 77433
Sunday Worship:
8:00 a.m. & 12:00 P.M.
20230 FM 529
Cypress, TX 77433
SOUTH Houston
14415 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77489
Beaumont
3395 Highland Ave.
Beaumont, TX 77705
409-838-1588
Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.
tuesday nights: 7:30 P.M.
corporate offices
AUSTIn
Mailing address
11233A Crown Park Dr
Houston, tX 77067
5811-A Berkman Dr.
Austin, TX 78723
888-352-2226
Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.
tuesday nights: 7:30 P.M.
P.O. Box 670167
houston, tx 77267
www.newlight.org
281-875-4448
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