Wednesday, March 10, 2010
New Life Christian Church
A New Church for Greater Lowell, MA!
 
New Life is very excited about the opportunity to reach out to the international community in Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford and surrounding communities . It is our pleasure to introduce you to New Life International Church. You can reach us directly at www.churchwithoutwalls.net. We have met many different people in the area in the past year and this is what we have discovered:
many people haven't been to church in a long time because they have drifted away during their teen/young adult years and haven't found a way (or a reason) to get back.
many people feel that that have been disconnected from church because of past experiences (divorce, remarriage, etc.) and haven't felt welcome ever since.
many people have come to the conclusion that their past church experiences have been boring, money-oriented, and irrelevant to their lives. They would be open to a fresh approach.
many people are going through a "storm" in their lives right now and would benefit from hearing about God's love and strength for their lives but feel that no one would likely understand their situation. They have yet to discover the benefit of a caring church family.
many people have recently moved into the area and simply have yet to find a church that they can call "home".
many people from different ethnic/cultural backgrounds have never been invited to a church in America, nor have they always felt welcome. We want to change that.
When we think about all these people we are reminded that churches were established as sanctuaries and shelters from life's storms. It is there that we can find new life and hope. As the old saying goes, "churches are not museums for saints; they are hospitals for sinners." The message of the Bible is for all of us in life. It has the power to transform.
With this in mind we are planting a church that we hope will bring together different ethnic groups and nationalities. We want to be an international church where we find our unity in Christ. In other words, we want to be a church that looks like heaven. Rev. Ken Heath will be the Senior Pastor/Church Planter. Feel free to contact him if you'd like more information or would like to join the "team".
 
 Our Sunday service meets at 4pm at 450 Chelmsford St. in Lowell, Ma. We are located next door to the Registry of Motor Vehicles where there is plenty of free parking.
As a new church it will need time to grow and develop its ministries. We won't have all the "bells and whistles" of larger, more established congregations. But we will have what counts the most: faith, hope, and love. We will be a "ground floor opportunity" for those in need of something new. It will be an exciting opportunity to bring together Anglo, Cambodian, Brazilian, African, Indian, and other ethnic communities to discover the power of Christ to unite us all.
Some will ask, "is this a charismatic church?" The answer is no; we are not a charismatic or pentecostal church, though we affirm all the spiritual gifts and signs that the Bible affirms. We choose not to be labeled with one title or another. Instead, we simply choose to be Christian, that is, Bible-based, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, mission-focused, and friendly and caring to all. If this is the kind of church that you might be interested in, then please come by and visit! We extend to you a warm welcome with the hope of seeing you soon.