In light of your newsletter's purpose you may want to add or subtract the news you include. This is not a new idea, but one often overlooked by newsletter editors. When you look ahead at what information you would like to include, it is more likely to get done. Some newsletters just pull out whatever is in the story box and overlook, or give little space, to the more important news. Consider where the stories are placed.
Most important news goes on the front page and at the top of every page.
Note everyone will read every story. Tell your readers what the story is about right in the headline. Keep the tone positive. Share congregational joys as well as hurts and sadness. Take a few hours out with your church newsletter for some evaluation and planning.