WHAT WE BELIEVE:
Water Baptism
WATER BAPTISM
Baptism offers us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing work God has done in the lives of Christ-followers and is a public testimony to others that you are a believer in Christ.
We encourage believers to be baptized by immersion, following the example in the New Testament.
At NLC, we wait until our children are old enough to believe and understand
the true meaning of baptism before we baptize them.
WATER BAPTISM INFO
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Baptism offers us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing work God has done in the lives of Christ-followers and is a public testimony to others that you are a believer in Christ.
We encourage new believers to be baptized by immersion, following the example in the New Testament.
At NLC, we wait until our children are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of baptism before we baptize them. Download an application HERE
CHILD DEDICATION
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Child Dedication at New Life Church is a special time of public and personal commitment when parents promise to raise thier child with the purpose of leading them toward a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Child Dedication is not the same as infant baptism or chiristening. It is the practice of New Life Church to dedicate children. Parents are promising to raise their child(ren) with Godly principles and with the desire that one day, their child will receive Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We believe that the Bible teaches that baptism should take place after a person has made a personal choice to follow Jesus Christ, as outlined in Matthew 28:19-20. We therefore wait until a person is at an age where he or she can make a spiritual decision for themselves before we consider baptism. Christening is simply another word for infant baptism.
Dedication Services are held four times per year at New Life Church. Watch for upcoming dates online or in your church bulletin. Download an application HERE
MEMBERSHIP INFO
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New Life Church has two different stages of membership: Fellowship and Covenant. Classes are offered for those who consider New Life Church their church home and is interested in becoming a member of the church.
Fellowship Membership: You are eligible for Fellowship Membership once you complete the Fellowship Class. This class will introduce you to the ministries of New Life Church. Pastor Chuck will share his heart and vision for New Life and will also focus on the disciplines of spiritual growth.
Covenant Membership: Covenant Membership is available after you complete the Covenant Class. This class will give you the tools to discover your spiritual gifts. Learn what gifts and talents God has given you and what areas you can serve him most effectively.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 1:10
We believe that there is one true God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. 2 Tim 3:15
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years. Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:9-11
We believe man was created good and upright but by voluntary transgression, fell, incurring not only physical death, but also spiritual death which is separation from God. Genesis 1:26-27, 2:17, 3:6, Romans 5:12-19
We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:8, Romans 8:16
We believe there are two ordinances: Water Baptism and Holy Communion. Baptism- Mark 16:16, Acts 10:47-48 & Holy Communion- 1 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Peter 1:4
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. Acts 1:8, Mark 16:20
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance. Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, 28
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life. 1Thes. 5:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16
We believe the Church is the body of Christ. Ephesians 1:22-23, Hebrews 2:2-4
We believe ordained ministry is provided for a threefold purpose: Evangelism, Worship of God and the Edification of the Body. Mark 16:15-20 Eph. 4:11, 16
We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer. Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:14-16
We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the Rapture of the Church at Christ's coming. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
We believe in the second coming of Christ. Isaiah 11:6-9, Micah 4:3-4
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation. Revelation 20:11-15, 21:8
We believe in the new heaven and earth. John 14:2-3, 2 Peter 3:13