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Where is New Life?
We’re located at 75 E. 1100
North in Chesterton. We’re 2 ˝ blocks west of
the 49 bypass, on the north side of the road
(between IN-49 and 5th Street). For more
specific directions, click
here.
What is a Wesleyan?
We are a
part of The Wesleyan Church, an evangelical,
Protestant denomination. We offer the good news
that faith in Jesus Christ makes possible a
wonderful personal relationship with God, a holy
life empowered by His Spirit for witness and
service, and assurance of eternal life in
heaven. Our name is in honor of John Wesley,
the founder of Methodism, whose emphasis on a
life of faith, self-discipline, and perfect love
is our example. For more information on The
Wesleyan Church, check out
www.wesleyan.org. For more information
about What We Believe, click
here.
When
are your worship services?
Sundays at
10:30am. We also have a Family
Night, with something for all ages on Wednesdays
starting at 6:30pm. For a more detailed
schedule of service times, click
here.
What is your worship service like?
Our Sunday
morning service lasts approximately 60-75 minutes,
and consist of an acoustic blend of modern and
timeless worship songs, prayer, a
Scripture-based message, and often a drama or
video presentation. We utilize video
technologies in many parts of the service. Our purpose is not to “put
on a show” but to help lead people into the
presence of Christ. For more information
on our Worship Ministry, click
here.
What can I expect?
New Life, like any
church, is not perfect. We do try our best
to be friendly and welcoming. You will
find a church of all ages, from newborns to the
newborn at heart.
What should I wear?
We have no "dress
code." You may find some wearing a shirt
and tie, while most are casually dressed and may
even be wearing a t-shirt and jeans. We
want to eliminate anything that might distract
you from hearing God speak to you.
What
do you offer for children?
Our Children's Ministry offers
the following for children through sixth grade:
Sundays:
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Infant Nursery (9 and
10:30am)
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2-3's Nursery (9 and 10:30am)
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Ages
4-Kindergarten (9 and
10:30am)
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Elementary-level classes
(9am)
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Junior Church,
grades 1-4 (partway through the 10:30am
service)
Wednesdays at 6:30pm:
During the Year:
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Cabin
Fever (Winter)
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Vacation
Bible School (mid-summer)
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Junior
Bible Camp (July)
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New Life
Basketball Camp (late-May)
-
Hayride
(fall)
-
Children's Christmas Musical (Sept.-Dec.)
Click
here for more
information about our Children's Ministry.
What
do you offer for teenagers?
Our Youth Ministries have
Sunday School classes offered Sunday mornings at
9:00am (separate middle & high school groups),
The Pursuit Wednesdays at 6:30pm, and small
groups that meet during the week. For more
information, click
here.
What
is
offered for senior singles?
Those ages 60 and
better are and single are welcome for our
P.A.L.S. (Praise and Laughter Seniors) luncheon
held one Sunday a month at noon. Be sure
to check out our Calendar
for details of the next time.
How
can I get connected?
For information on the various
ministries at New Life, click
here.
Is
there help for the hearing impaired?
Yes, we have
sound headphone devices for those with hearing
impairments. If interested, please ask a
Sound Technician located in the booth at the
back of the sanctuary.
Is
the
facility wheel-chair accessible?
Yes, we have
handicapped parking available, and our facility
is single-story, with handicap-compliant
restrooms and hallways. If you need
further assistance, please feel free to speak
with one of our door greeters.
When
do you offer Communion (the Lord's Supper)?
Every fourth
Sunday in our morning worship service (and
other special days such as Good Friday services)
we partake in the sacrament of Communion (also
known by other Christians as the Lord's Supper,
Eucharist). Participants stay in their
seats as the bread and juice are passed on by.
(If you feel uncomfortable taking communion, you
do not have to participate--just pass the
plates down.) People need only to
have a personal relationship with Jesus and do
not need to be members of New Life.
Who
are the pastors?
Click
here
to learn more about our pastoral staff as well
as ways to contact them.
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