New Life Assembly of God

09/03/2026

Backpack Buddies 2026-2027 is underway supplying food backpacks for Harrison Lane Elementary students! So thankful for faithful volunteers! David W Barnett Harrison Lane Elementary

08/26/2026

The NLA Soul Sisters "Wellness and Self-Care" summer event was a huge success! A special thank you to our breakout session speakers and to the NLA Soul Sisters leadership team!

08/26/2026

Join us for our French Prayer Service this Saturday, August 29th at 6:30pm!

08/18/2026

New Life Sisters are having a Wellness & Self-Care Workshop this Saturday, August 22, 2026 at New Life Assembly from 11am-2pm. Come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship! Use the QR code to register!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to our French Pastor Placide Bakumayi on earning his ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God through Global University! We are so proud of you!

07/22/2026

French Prayer Service this Saturday, July 25th at 6:30pm. Pastor Jack and Anna Kraatz will be the special guest speakers!

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

Thank you to our NLA Women's Leadership Team for a wonderful Spring Luncheon!

04/04/2026

Day 40 – Romans 16:25-27
Doxology

Pastor David Barnett

I always love the way the Apostle Paul uses lists. Lists are a wonderful way to organize thoughts; organization helps people remember those thoughts because they come together in an interconnected system. In closing the letter to the Romans, Paul gives a beautiful list, as follows (vv. 25-27)

[Rom 16:25-27 ESV] 25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith-- 27 to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Here is Paul’s outline:

1. All glory goes only to the only wise God who strengthens us.
2. He strengthens us...
A. by the gospel message of Jesus Christ
B. by revelation of the mystery
i. that had been a secret
ii. but disclosed by the prophets
iii. now made known to all nations
C. by His command
D. to bring us into obedience to the faith

AMEN!

04/03/2026

Day 39 – Romans 16:17-24
Final instructions and greetings

Pastor David Barnett

I find it interesting that, as Paul concludes this very weighty letter to the church in Rome, he warns them about “those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught” (v. 17). Some interpret this statement as referring to people in the church who are causing division, but Paul makes it very clear that he is speaking of false teachers throughout the Christian faith. They are ministers who serve “their own appetites” and utilize “smooth talk and flattery” to “deceive the hearts of the naive.” (V. 18)

The world is filled with those who profess to be teaching and preaching true Christianity, but their message, their motives, and their methods are twisted. A quick internet search or scrolling through radio and television channels will reveal lots of teachers and preachers who are manipulating God’s word and God’s people for personal gain. How do we discern who is teaching truth and who is a teaching falsehood?

First, we need to develop spiritual maturity. We do this through discipleship and spiritual formation. In other letters, Paul shares imagery of developing spiritual maturity as desiring meat instead of milk, running a race, etc. This is how we become wise instead of naive.

Second, we need to know who to trust. In the prior vv. 1-16, Paul has listed the leadership in Rome that he commends. Now, in vv. 21-23, he names those who are currently with him in ministry, and sends their greetings to the church.

Finally, we must know God’s word, understand it well, and trust it. True doctrine is revealed in and measured by Scripture.