Pastor Dave shares the heart behind 50Next, our campaign to prepare our church for the years ahead. Take a few minutes to watch and learn how you can be part of what God is doing next. Patterson Campus, watch Pastor Jeremy's message about 50Next here.
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Ready to take the next step? Scroll down to read more about 50Next. You can pick up a 50Next envelope at church, where you'll find a letter and a commitment card, or give online using the button below. Please prayerfully consider your gift and return your card by Sunday, October 11.
. . . a small band of believers gathered to follow God's leading and plant a church in Turlock. They called it "New Life," and it became the beginning of people finding new life in Jesus…a legacy that continues today. Those faithful followers sacrificed, served, and gave generously unto the Lord. Now, in 2026, we stand on their shoulders, carrying forward the mission of “loving people one step closer to Jesus.”
As we launch into the NEXT 50 years, we have the same opportunity they had…to step up and prepare the way for generations to come. This 50NEXT initiative is our chance, as ordinary
. . . a small band of believers gathered to follow God's leading and
plant a church in Turlock. They called it "New Life," and it became the beginning of people finding new life in Jesus…a legacy that continues today. Those faithful followers sacrificed, served, and gave generously unto the Lord. Now, in 2026, we stand on their shoulders, carrying forward the mission of “loving people one step closer to Jesus.”
As we launch into the NEXT 50 years, we have the same opportunity they had…to step up and prepare the way for generations to come. This 50NEXT initiative is our chance, as ordinary people, to let God do extraordinary things in us and through us…in Turlock, Patterson, and beyond.
So how do we do this together? We share the load. Scripture shows us that blessing follows sacrifice as we willingly give our best for His purposes. Our goal over the next 2 years is together to give $1.5 million above our regular giving. Remember, what matters isn't the size of the gift, but the heart behind it. Watch what God can do as we pray, seek Him, and obey.
people, to let God do extraordinary things in us and through us…in Turlock, Patterson, and beyond.
So how do we do this together? We share the load. Scripture shows us that blessing follows sacrifice as we willingly give our best for His purposes. Our goal over the next 2 years is together to give $1.5 million above our regular giving. Remember, what matters isn't the size of the gift, but the heart behind it. Watch what God can do as we pray, seek Him, and obey.
50 years ago. . .
50 years ago
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Stewarding what God has already given
N — Necessary
For 50 years, New Life has been a home for worship and community, and that home needs care. This phase covers essential repairs at both campuses, like our North Building roof, parking lots, and the Patterson interior. Before moving forward, we steward what's already been entrusted to us.
Making room for ministry to flourish
E — Enhance
Our spaces are used heavily for ministry every week. This phase restores and improves classrooms, gathering areas, and ministry rooms, making them better equipped for the people we serve today and tomorrow.
Making room for the next generation
X — eXpand
This phase grows our capacity with new outdoor seating, prayer walks, and connection spaces, so the next generation of families and believers has a place to belong. We expand for those who haven't walked through our doors yet.
Trusting God with what's next
T — Transform
This isn't just a project…it’s a posture. Transform is our ongoing commitment to be shaped like Jesus and follow Him into what's next, even when we can't see the full picture yet.
What will N.E.X.T. encompass…
What’s my next step?
Prayerfully fill out the commitment card and join the New Life family in building on what God has done, and believing for what’s next! We will be receiving a special offering and collecting the commitment cards during the service on October 11, when we will celebrate God’s goodness and provision. You can also drop the card in our offering, or mail it in at any time.
Thank you for being a part of our New Life Family and for praying for… and investing in the Kingdom of God for the next generation. God is so good and so faithful, He even tells us in Isaiah…
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
Isaiah 43:18-19a
The hope of the world is Jesus. There is no greater investment than investing in His Kingdom. Our best days as a church are not behind us; they’re ahead of us.
I LOVE our church!
Pastor Dave
