New Life Church offers many programs and ministries. All volunteers and staff go through a Safe Church screening process. If you would like more information regarding any of these programs please contact the church office.
Children’s Worship:
Children's Worship has taken the needs of children into account and devised an exciting way to introduce them to the wonder of worship. This approach helps young children understand and participate in worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship found in Reformed Churches: we Assemble in God's Name, Proclaim God's Word, Give Thanks to God and Go in God's Name. Through storytelling, art and other activities, children can enter more deeply into the life of faith. We offer lessons on Parables, passages from the Old and New Testaments and stories that are part of the Liturgical Year.
Children do love and worship God. Children's Worship will provide stories and knowledge of scripture as well as offer a worshipping atmosphere where children will experience the awesome wonder of God. Our program runs during the Worship Service for children aged 3 through 6.
Children’s Worship Coordinator: Wendy Doornbos-Pauw
Discipleship Hour:
Discipleship Hour is our adult teaching time and meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15. This year we are focusing on our namesake, discipleship, and are led deeper into the practice by a variety of lay leaders. Coffee and snacks included.
For more information contact: Gretchen VanArragon
Kids Focus:
Sunday mornings from 9:30 – 10:15, children in grades two through eight are invited to Kids Focus. During this time they will use drama, discussion, movement and art to focus on God's love.
Coordinator: Eve Mazereeuw
Nursery:
Childcare for infants to age two is available during Discipleship Hour and the Worship Service.
Nursery Coordinator: Maggie Grift
Kid’s Co-op:
This year we are excited about the change to the time for Kid’s Co-op. The program will run from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Kid’s Co-op is for children age 3 to the end of grade one. There will be a craft each week with a small time of free play and then a story or song. The goal for our time together will be to provide a structured, low key place for kids to come while their parents are at Discipleship Hour.
Coordinators: Pam Mundy and Angela VanArragon
Youth Ministry:
All teens attending high school and beyond are welcome to the New Life Youth Group. The goal of this group is to bring young people into a living relationship with Jesus and with each other. At youth group we have weekly Sunday evening meetings where we engage in thoughtful discussions, play fun games, and just plain act crazy. We are also very concerned with community issues and actively participate in service projects in the local area. Other social and fundraising events are also planned throughout the year.
Coordinator/Administrator: Cameron Klapwyk