New Life in Christ
What does New Life in Christ Ministries actually do?
- Weekly Wednesday night (5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.) activities at Holy Life Missionary Baptist Church – 1621 N. Broadway in Indianapolis.
- Opening prayer
- Parents of youth stay for bible study
- Youth divide into 2 groups – One stays or bible activities and the other goes for academic mentoring.
- Parents and youth have a fellowship meal provided free by the ministry.
- Monthly activities: Home visits for prayer
- Annual community building activities: the whole neighborhood is invited to our cookout, live DJ, outdoor games and dancing, moonwalk, door prizes.
- Easter fest
- Back to school drive
- Fall fest
- Thanksgiving basket distribution
- Christmas pageant
How can I help?
- Parent ministry – Reaching out and equipping parents of youth with knowledge and skills about Christian family life through bible study.
- Youth ministry – Teaching youth about Christian family life through bible-based activities and youth academic tutoring/mentoring.
- Community building – Forming friendships with parents and youth and building community through home visits and annual fun activities.
- Social justice/Community service - Providing others with an opportunity to reach out preferentially to the poor in a hands-up; not just a hands-out ministry.
Areas of greatest need
- Teach parent bible study focusing on Christian family life
- Make weekly friendship telephone calls to parents of teens
- Teach youth bible study
- Tutor youth
- Provide a light meal Wednesday night
Contact Ms. Jessie Dias, 317-510-8574
Spanish New Life in Christ: Julia Gonzalez, 317-896-5584
