Author: Jared Horton

Direction Team Newsletter

November 2022

Vision:
The vision of Real Life Newport is to reach the world for Jesus one person at a time.
We accomplish this by creating Biblical disciples in relational environments. This is played out by each person in Real Life Newport committing themselves to relationship. First of all, relationship must be intentional within the church. We must reach out to people we don’t know within the body, while strengthening the relationships we currently have for our mutual growth. This is an intentional commitment we all must make within the church. However, we must make a similar commitment to the lost and dying world around us. When disciples of Jesus live redeemed lives of relationship with the lost, it brings light into the darkest places of this world.
In conclusion, relationship is the foundation for our church which will grow as we win the lost for Jesus.

Topics:
Children’s/Youth Ministry
Land/Building Update
Small Groups
River Mountain Village
Changes
Upcoming
Financial Report

Children’s/Youth Ministry:
The elders at Real Life Newport have decided to make a significant investment into our Children’s and Youth Ministries and create a Children’s/Youth Pastor for our church.
Our vision for this role is not simply to do ministry for the children and youth. Rather, the primary role will be developing discipleship environments within the families of our children and youth. We have received the names of two people who have an apparent interest in the position. We want to be certain to hire the right person, not the best available person. Because of this, the process will take longer than usual because of the time needed to ask the right questions.
Our current children’s ministry for elementary kids has added Jenn Vantrease as an administrative leader. And this valued ministry is in need of more volunteers to adequately disciple the number of children we have.
Our current youth group for 6th graders and older launched its first meeting on October 2nd. Youth group will meet on the first Sunday of every month.

Land/Building Update: / In review, Real Life Newport has purchased approximately 4.5 acres of land on Spruce Street in Pend Oreille County. Brian Monk shared an update on this church property. First, Real Life Newport is navigating the annexation process through the City of Newport. The city council has approved the process to begin on the annexation request. We are now awaiting an agency report from state and local police, fire, roads, and other services. This reporting period will end on October 27, then the annexation request will be moved to the Planning and Zoning Commission. / Brian also shared that the house remodel is going very well. The bathroom is nearly complete and painting is in process. He expressed gratitude to Tom McGarragh for spearheading the remodel process. The plan to complete the remodel will include hiring a contractor to finish the kitchen and house exterior.
Small Groups: / All of our small groups have launched and are now meeting regularly. We encourage everyone to get connected into a group and encourage new people who come to church to connect.
River Mountain Village: / Bill Carrier announced that he will begin worship services in the River Mountain Village rehabilitation hospital. He has been in to meet with a number of the residents and is excited to get started. Services will be monthly on the first Sunday of each month.
Changes: / We have placed a television in the lobby that scrolls the announcements for the upcoming month. / We have purchased a projector, projector screen and speaker for our groups that meet in the Fellowship Hall. / We have purchased a sound board for our Sunday morning livestreams. We have been connecting the audio to the main sound board, but this has created some quality issues in our livestream.
Upcoming: / Happy Feet is currently fundraising to purchase shoes and socks for the 2023 year. / We’ll begin a year long preaching through the Book of Mark on October 30. / We’ll have a Christmas series following the weeks of Advent beginning November 27.
Financial Report: / Donovan shared a financial comparison of last year to our current year. The summary is as follows: / Details of finances of Real Life Newport available upon request.

	2021 / (January 1 thru October 10)	2022 / (January 1 thru October 10)
Income	181,788.73	267,836.62
Expenses	110,177.14	130,499.52
Net	71,421.59	137,337.10

We encourage you to pray for these topics and God’s will in our church.