WHAT IS NLC?

New Life Church

N is for neighbours to one and to all,

E is for encouragement for each to stand tall.

W is for worship as we bring Jesus our love,

L is for life-giving Spirit sent from above.

I is for inclusion for none need stand alone,

F is for fellowship for each one is known

E is for everyone, each one loved by Jesus our king.

C is for Christ the centre of everything.

H is for healing of soul, body and mind,

E is for empathy as support we find.

S is for solutions as problems we willingly share.

T is for talking as we show our care.

E is for esteem in which we hold each one,

R is for respect for all that is done.

F is for fun with drop-ins, groups and chatter,

I is for information on issues that matter.

E is for efforts to help one and all,

L is for listening ears on which we can call.

D is for delight as to our Saviour Jesus we freely call.

A is for all, for everyone is welcome,

L is for laughter, for church is fun.

F is for families as all ages come,

R is for respect for each and every one.

E is for each other, from whom we can learn,

T is togetherness, always someone to whom we can turn.

O is for open, there's a place here for you.

N is for new birth, for the love of Jesus makes all things new.

C is for community, a church where we live,

L is for lovely people who we want to be with.

A is for action, don't just say it, do it until it's done.

Y is for you for there's always a place for everyone.

C is for conversations, where each can take part,

R is for relationships, Jesus always at the heart.

O is for ordinary people, made special by Christ on high,

S is for Scripture which we aim to live by,

S is for Saviour, Jesus who to save us came willing to die

We are NEW LIFE CHESTERFIELD, ALFRETON, CLAY CROSS

Toni M Haddon

May 2021