Worship Ministries
Psalm 150
1Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens!a
2Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his excellent greatness!
3Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
4Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
5Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
6Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Praise and worship at Experience New Life is God centered. Establishing an atmosphere of sincere adoration for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through singing and the playing of instruments is a crucial part of our Sunday gatherings.
Freedom of Biblical expressions of both praise and worship are encouraged as we all join in one voice to glorify, honor, exult our God. Whether you sit, stand, kneel, bow, clap, dance, sing, shout, raise your hands, lie down flat, or are still in His presence, worship Him in spirit and in truth to the very depths of your heart, for He is worthy of praise, and only He is worthy of worship.
Psalm 95 1-3 and 6 1Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!2Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!3For the Lord is a great God,and a great King above all gods.6Oh come, let us worship and bow down;let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
Music Team
The vocal and instrumental team at Experience New Life plays a vital role in our worship experience. God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and truth, (Jn 4:24). Each member of our team is a born again, spirit filled believer seeking to center the focus of our praise and worship on God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Every opportunity we gather together, our goal is to facilitate God’s presence as we worship Him, for in His presence is fullness of joy. The greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind and all your strength and here at Experience New Life, we desire to express that with all our being.
Anyone interested in joining our vocal or musical tema must be a member of the church and must submit a request to leadership for an audition. Skill is a secondary requirement as it is our desire to refine our giftings so we may present before God our very best.
2 Samuel 24:24 I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing.”
Sound Ministry and Technology Team
Opportunities are available to serve Christ and the body when we come together to work in the sound booth and on the TechTeam. This provides a great opportunity to learn more about mixing live worship along with computer audio and video support.
For more information on how to join in either of these ministries, see Robin Shorten for the sound booth and Joel Ross for the TechTeam.
Prayer Ministry
Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication
Corporate Church Prayer
Experience New Life corporate prayer times are held every Saturday at the church. The first Saturday of every month prayer time is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Each Saturday after that, prayer will be from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
For more information see Loretta Foreman and Marcelene Brunache
Text Prayer Team
Members of Experience New Life Church also participate in praying regularly for one another’s needs as they arise. A text-alert program is available for immediate prayer needs.
For more information see Jennifer Shorten
Multi-Church Prayer
Experience New Life participates in a monthly multi-church prayer gathering sponsored by Revive Us Again, a local group of believers desiring to see the body of Christ come together to pray for revival.
The meetings are held every 3rd Sunday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Every month is at different local participating churches.
For more information on, please go to the Revive Us Again webpage.
Children’s Ministry
Matthew 19:14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Sunday School
It is our focus at Experience New Life to develop relationships based on love and trust with kids and their parents. We use Bible-based lessons to help kids develop their own relationship with God and to teach them how to share their faith in God with others.
Children’s Sunday School is every Sunday. All children remain in the sanctuary during worship and are dismissed for Sunday School just prior to the preaching of God’s word.
For more information see Jennifer Shorten
Youth Camp
Every summer, Experience New Life participates in Camp Pinnacle. Camp Pinnacle is an Elim affiliated, multi-church, week-long camp experience available to our youth and is usually held during the last week of July at the Phillip Bongiorno Conference Center in Carlisle Pa. It is available for all youth ages 8 through 18. There are also opportunities for adults to participate as camp counselors and for a variety of camp needs.
Click these links to view videos of 2024’s Camp Pinnacle experience
Junior Camp 2024
Senior Camp 2024
https://vimeo.com/923850909?share=copy
For more information see Pastor Dave and Jennifer Shorten
Youth Ministry
1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Our Mission Statement
The youth are the church of today and the leaders of tomorrow. We are committed to training them to move forward and reclaim the Kingdom of God so that one day all will confess Jesus as Lord. We aim to accomplish this by helping them navigate the challenging transition from childhood to adulthood and by developing their personal faith and relationship with God.
What we provide
Specialized Sunday School
Youth Sunday school meets during the main service and is available to anyone 13-18, we focus on creating a deep and firm knowledge base to equip our students to spend a lifetime of faith and biblical study.
Our Sunday School Program Covers
A Book-by-book overview of the Bible focusing on the book's content, the history behind them, and their themes.
A deep dive into the Epistle of Romans as a guide to the Doctrines of Salvation.
An Overview of basic apologetics and addressing many of the criticisms our students face and will face in their lives so they have an answer for them.
Friday Night Fellowship Night
We offer a night of fellowship for our 6th-12th graders. We meet from 6 pm to 10 pm on Fridays and rotate activities depending on which week of the month it is.
1st Friday of the Month
Tabletop Role-Playing Game
Step into a world of adventure as you become one of the heroes in an ongoing story. Immerse yourself in a game, where you use pen, paper, and dice to go on an adventure as big as your imagination.
2nd Friday of the Month
Snack Potluck & Bored Games
Students bring your favorite Snacks to share. We’ll bring a variety of games to play. From board games to card games, and even party games.
3rd Friday of the Month
Popcorn and Movie
It's movie night! Enjoy a family-friendly film and our popcorn bar. After the film concludes we have a meaningful discussion about the movie's themes and how they fit or clash with the Christian worldview.
4th Friday of the Month
Dessert Tutorial and Tea
Discover the art of crafting delicious desserts and what teas they pair with. Join us for a delightful evening of learning as we make and savor sweet treats together.
5th Friday of the Month
None
On the few times a year when there is a 5th Friday there will be no fellowship provided.
Women’s Fellowship
For more information see Jennifer Shorten
Men’s Fellowship
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
The men meet regularly every 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for fellowship, discussions centered on the word of God, work service opportunities, and joining other local church men’s fellowship meetings.
Opportunities are also available to enjoy retreats away for a weekend to focus on strengthening our personal relationship with God.
For more information, see Pastor Dave Shorten.
Adult Sunday School
Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
You are welcome to join us every Sunday from 9:00 am to 9:45 am as Experience New Life provides an Adult Sunday School. This is an opportunity to grow deeper in your understanding of God’s word. We are currently studying the Book of Revelation and afterward we will be progressing into the book of Daniel.
For more information see Pastor Dave and Jennifer Shorten
Outreach Ministries
Matthew 28:19 & Acts 1:8 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, And you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Local Evangelism
At Experience New Life Church, we desire to see the body of Christ grow in numbers by bringing the lost to salvation by grace through faith in Christ through evangelism. It is our desire to fulfill the great commission and the command of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:16-18 to go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Opportunities will be announced for believers to walk in obedience to Christ’s command to come together and witness to the lost what God has personally done for them.
For more information see Pastor Ronnie Ruiz
Domestic Evangelism
Opportunities often arise right here in the U.S. to minister the love of Christ to those in need. We partner with organizations that provide disaster relief when these events occur. Opportunities will be announced as they arise for anyone wishing to participate.
For more information see Pastor Dave Shorten
World Missions
Through Experience New Life’s affiliation with Overland Missions, believers have opportunities to participate in world mission outreaches. Overland Missions is a missions outreach organization affiliated with Global Ministries and Relief, Inc. and currently provides short and long term mission opportunities in Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
The purpose of these expeditions is to bring the Gospel to, and build relationships with, some of the most remote and neglected people on earth. Each expedition will focus primarily on evangelism and discipleship as you preach and build the local church, investing a small portion of your time is the greatest way to impact their lives and advance the Kingdom of God in these regions.
Members of Experience New Life Church have touched the following countries and we look to increase our efforts to obey the words of Christ in the Great Commission;
Panama, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Australia, Israel, China, Japan, Romania, India, Zambia, Thailand
For more information see Pastor Dave Shorten
Membership
Acts 2:42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers
Membership in Experience New Life is available to all who desire to walk in covenant relationship with the leadership and other members of our fellowship.
Membership classes are held annually in November. The times and location of the classes will be announced from the pulpit.
Discipleship
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
For more information see Dorcas Miller
Visitation Ministry
Matthew 25:40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,f you did it to me.’
For more information see Rose, Marcelene, Loretta