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THE BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR IN THE MERRIMACK

It was a hot day and the war had begun. I was in the U.S.S. Monitor, and an enemy ship was on its way. We were being attacked by the Merrimack, which was a tough ship that belonged to the C.S.A. As they got closer and closer to the Monitor, they almost crashed into the side of our ship! Both ships were shooting at each other, but neither was getting hit much because the crews were not very well trained.
After fighting for a few hours, the tide started to go out. The Merrimack was a much bigger ship, so the shallow water was making them have to retreat. Nobody really won, but the Monitor held its ground and stayed so we accomplished our goal.

By Alexander


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The Jumping Frog

(This story was written by our kindergarten and first graders as a group. They showed great collaboration and creativity while creating this story. Please enjoy the imaginations of our youngest students!)

Once upon a time there was a GREAT BIG green frog. He was filthy because he lived in a swamp. He ate a bunch of flies and said, “Yummy!” Then he blew up like a balloon and got bigger and bigger and started to float away. He floated up into space. He jumped on the moon. He jumped everywhere. After he jumped on the moon, he saw God. God said, “You’re too big.” And he turned him back to small.

The frog didn’t know where to go. He flipped off the moon and fell back to the earth. He splashed into the pond. He missed the moon, so he started jumping and jumping and jumping. He made it back to the moon! He cried because he was so happy to be back on the moon. Then he saw God again. The frog jumped for joy because God is our Father and he protects us.

The moon exploded. While the moon was exploding, the frog found an alien, and got into the spaceship. He flew to Mars and had a party with the Mars’ aliens. Mars is his new home and he lives happily ever after.

THE END.

The Jumping Frog


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Summer Camp Bloggers

This summer our students will be writing and posting their thoughts, opinions, and research on summer camp, New Life, their community, and their world. Please stay tuned for new stories soon!

Ms. Jessica


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Updates from around New Life Centers

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News from Centers: Join us for the Moody Radio (90.1 FM) morning show's Ride on the Road broadcasting LIVE from New Life-Midway (4101 W. 51st St.) to hear the whole story about New Life Centers.  Sure, it's early (5-9 am), but parking is easy, breakfast will be great, and we'd love to see you there!

News from Little Village: New Life Centers, in cooperation with New Life Community Church, is pursuing the dream of a permanent westside location.  In that arena, we are seeking immediate investors to provide private financing (loans) for the purchase of one of the largest facilities in the neighborhood.  For more info, e-mail mattd@nlcenters.org or view the pdf below.

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Additional from Little Village: The La Semilla After-School Program has experienced an amazing season of growth and change this fall, more than doubling program attendance since last school year. La Semilla now works in partnership with Urban Life Skills Junior Leaders (5th-8th grade) mentoring program to serve over 40 K - 8th grade students with holistic after-school programming including food, games, tutoring, Bible study and health/exercise education & activities.

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Veteran New Life kids & volunteer -- our heartbeats!
News from Humboldt Park: The after school homework program is going well. The children are coming more consistently every week and receiving excellent tutoring help and academic enrichment each day. Many of the children's teachers have agreed to partner with us and are providing academic information and support for helping the students in the after school program. We are also able to visit each child's classroom which builds so much trust with the students and helps the community schools in the neighborhood.

Want to find out more about what's going on at Humboldt Park?  Join us at our benefit dinner and celebration this Saturday, November 9, from 6-8 pm.  E-mail nicholef@nlcenters.org for more info.

News from Cicero Softball League: The Wallens, New Life Centers' missionaries in Cicero, have had a year to explore new ideas with the Cicero Softball League.  They also have some very exciting family news, as they will welcome their second child into their home, the place of intentional community that serves as the hub for their ministry.  Blessings on this next year, Wallens!

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News from CrossWalk:

Mikaeel is one month away from his high school diploma!

Mikaeel Hedgepeth, a West Humboldt Park native and inauguralCrossWalk resident, came to CrossWalk in February of this year to receive strong family support from the LaTorres and mentoring from New Life.  Mikaeel has been away at Lincoln’s Challenge Academy completing his high school education over the past 4 months.

Upon completion of his studies he will be returning to CrossWalk next month to complete the final leadership phase.  Please keep him on your prayers!

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Oak Forest Parent Workshop 11/18/13

Behavior Management and Discipline - Parent Forum

Monday, November 18, 2013 - 7:00-8:00 pm

Please join us for an open forum discussion on

• Your very challenging, but rewarding role as a parent

• Common challenges of parenting (You are not the only one in the boat!)

• Your child as a unique individual

• Discipline

Presented by Mary Denson.  A free will offering will be taken.

Location: New Life Centers/Oak Forest Site: 5333 W. 151st, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Please RSVP or for further information contact Debbie Jackson at debbiej.sonshinefs@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/comeplaywithme.elp, or 708-629-9555.


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CrossWalk Discipleship Home Update

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Mikaeel is one month away from his high school diploma!

Mikaeel Hedgepeth, a West Humboldt Park native and inauguralCrossWalk resident, came to CrossWalk in February of this year to receive strong family support from the LaTorres and mentoring from New Life.  Mikaeel has been away at Lincoln’s Challenge Academy completing his high school education over the past 4 months.

Upon completion of his studies he will be returning to CrossWalk next month to complete the final leadership phase.  Please keep him on your prayers!


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Join us with Moody Radio November 15

Join us for the Moody Radio (90.1 fm) morning show’s Ride on the Road broadcasting LIVE from New Life-Midway (4101 W. 51st St.) to hear the whole story about New Life Centers.  Sure, it’s early (5-9 am), but parking is easy, breakfast will be great, and we’d love to see you there!

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Summer is On!

Summer camp is up and running at the Humboldt Park Center, with over 75 kids packing out the building to learn, play, and sing to Jesus!  And we haven't even added the middle school yet...

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Want to find out more about what's on at Humboldt Park this summer?  E-mail info@nlcenters.org and ask for our magnificent summer newsletter!