ISERVE NEW

Why serve at your church?

4 Blessings We Experience by Serving Others: 

      • Serving allows us to discover and develop our spiritual gifts.

        1 Corinthians 12 compares the church to a human body. Just like our bodies are made of many parts serving specific functions, the church is made          up of people with different skills and abilities. These pieces alone are not very useful, but together we create something beautiful.

      • Serving surrounds, us with other Christians who can help us follow Jesus.

        When we are working side by side with other people, a bond inevitably forms. This was part of God’s plan for how the church is supposed to work.            That is why Hebrews 10:24-25 instructs us to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging            one another.”

      • Serving increases our faith.

        As we move out of our comfort zones, God increases our faith by revealing new potential — in ourselves and in His Church. When we see what He              can do when His power is at work within us, we begin looking for the doors He is opening rather than pushing our way through the ones He’s closed          (Ephesians 3:20). 

      • Serving is good for your soul.

        Studies have shown that volunteering is so good for the mind and body that it can ease symptoms of stress and depression. Tapping into our gifts          and passions builds self-confidence, energy, and strength. Serving others can also be the best distraction from our own worries. 

        Serving at New Life at a Glance

HOSPITALITY

Utilizing the gifts of Hospitality and Service, this ministry involves the setting up fellowships; from food preparation to serving and preparing welcome baskets for guests and visiting ministers. Team Lead Lisa Holt contact email 689newlife@gmail.com Serving days: Sunday and Special Events

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION TEAM

This team will consist of administrators who help with administrative items for various ministry teams at New Life. For example, the Major Events, GO Team, Men, Women, Couples, Singles, and Virtual New Life (VNL). Time commitment would consist of a monthly Zoom call with all the admins going over the calendar and at that time – assignments are made based on upcoming events for each of the ministries. Your roles for the team could consist of emailing the team for meetings, planning events, preparing minutes, doing after action reports, vision board reports, etc. Staff Lead of this team is Minister Barton Email dbarton@thisismynewlife.com to inquire about serving. 

VIRTUAL NEW LIFE MEDIA TEAM

Assist with hosting lives, posting, and other social media sharing events/announcements for NewLife. Anything that is going at NLIC we will advertise through social media via NLIC websites... i.e., FB, Instagram, and Twitter. Time commitment consists of monthly Zoom call or email that has the schedule for the Virtual New Life team. You could tweet/post on a certain Sunday during sermon, or during a certain event. Staff Lead of this team is Elder Sherry Cook Email 689newlife@gmail.com to inquire about serving. 

PARKING LOT

Maintain a safe and orderly environment in the parking lot as LifeChangers, guests, and friends enter and exit our Church. Team Lead Dave Sexton and Terry Glover email 689newlife@gmail.com. Serving days: Sunday and Special Events.

RETAIL

The Retail Ministry is multifaceted. You can choose to serve in the bookstore or the Café, which all enhance the LifeChanger and Guest experience by providing products, resources, and snacks before and after service. Team lead interim Vivian Moore email frontoffice@nlicic.org. Serving days: Sunday and Special Events

HEALTH & MEDICAL MINISTRY 

The Medical Team is composed of physicians, paramedics, nurses and allied health professionals who voluntarily provide appropriate first aid services to people who experience injuries or medical emergencies while attending NLIC. Team lead is Camille “Queen” Williams Email 689newlife@gmail.com to inquire. Serving days: Sunday and Special Events

TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY—Ministry on Wheels 

Provide shuttle service to anyone who needs assistance in getting to church. Also, helps with major church events and other times when drivers may be needed. The riders do not have to be members of the church. Drivers should have CDL preferred. Join this vital ministry by contacting Team Lead Vivian

Moore – vmoore@thisismynewlife.com. Serving days: Sunday and Special Events

USHERS

To be “Keepers of the Door,” cheerfully serve the congregation, and help set the spiritual tone and readiness for learning and worship during the service by greeting, seating, and attending to special needs of the people. Team Lead Deacon Darryl Dixon email 689newlife@gmail.com. Serving days: Sunday and Special Events

FACILITY (C4C)

This is the “behind the scenes crew”. Painting, cleaning, fixing, sewing, decoration, and building projects are just a few of the things to be done around church. Flexible hours all during the week available to fit your schedule. They also work to ensure that the various events are set up and broken down in a timely manner for Sunday service. Team Lead Elder and Vivian Moore. To serve, email vmoore@thisismynewlife@gmail.com. Select serving days: Saturday, and As Needed

GREETERS 

To be the first impression of NLIC at every Worship Service and NLIC event, greeting fellow Life Changers, guests, and friends with a smile, handshake and hug. If you are a natural people person—this is the place for you! Team Lead Fran Crisp email 689newlife@gmail.com Serving days: Sunday and Special Events.

SECURITY 

Noble Vigilant Godly Servant, (NVGS) is a noble ministry that is commissioned to “guard, watch, pray and protect” the house of God. This ministry serves the Bishop and his family along with the flock by being noble in stature, vigilant in sight, and Godly in prayer. As a ministry we change lives of those we

meet while at church, and in the community. NLC cost shares on equipment, training etc. Team Lead Tony Nesbitt email 689newlife@gmail.com. Serving days: Sunday and Special Events

LIFEGROUPS FACILITATOR & ASSISTANT

Life Groups are the life’s blood of New Life. As a facilitator or assistant, you will help pastor the church by leading one of the community groups. You get to choose the day/time/sessions you facilitate. You are trained before each session. The staff lead of Lifegroups is Dr. Kenneth Rutherford. You can email Dr Rutherford at email LifeGroupCoord@nlicic.org 

How to Connect/Serve

1. Contact the church office at 618.632.6542 and inquire about any ministry above

2. Email 689NewLife@gmail.com 

3. Click here https://nlicic.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/22/responses/new

4. Just show up for OJT with any of the above ministries and inquire.