Ministries
MUSTARD SEED
The Mustard Seed ministry is comprised of our youngest church members, from birth through elementary school- aged. They attend Sunday School and participate in many fun outings throughout the year, like trips to the zoo or a pumpkin patch.
YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group ministry is comprised of middle and high school-aged church members. We are blessed with a new ministry leader this year.
PRAISE TEAM
We are blessed to be led in praise by the very talented members our our Praise Team. Every week they prepare us for worship with contemporary-style praise.
SMALL GROUP
Small group meets weekly focusing on various books and topics and is open to all.
MISSIONS
Our Missions ministry is focused on our local community. From Washington D.C. to Baltimore, we will share God's love locally.
2024 NLPC Ministry Plan
Each Ministry is designed to move the church congregation to a strong fellowship with one another as we grow as a body of Christ.
CAST MINISTRY
This ministry will initiate and organize creative fellowship activities to allow people to get to know each other better, attract fringe members and non-members, promote the joy of Christian fellowship, allow activities with other churches, etc. . . .
Leader – Susan Klossner Recorder – Mia Hyun
Members – Lisa Chun, Mia Hyun, Susan Joo, Susan Klossner, Judy Moon
2024 Retreat Coordinator – Anny Uyehara (Sandy Cove Retreat – July 12-14, 2024)
Monthly Meeting – 1st Sunday 12:00 PM in room 1
ALL Ministry Leaders Meeting – 4th Sunday 12:00 PM in room 3
Ministry Oversight –
- · Banquets (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas), Refreshments
- · Church Picnic/Fellowship Activities
- · Seasonal Decorations
2024 Calendar
January – Christmas Decoration Clean-Up
February – Valentine’s Decoration/Clean-Up, Valentine’s Fellowship (2/11)
March – Easter Decoration/Clean-Up, Easter Banquet (3/31)
April – Outdoor Worship/Picnic at Rockburn Park in Elkridge (4/14)
May – NLPC 19th Anniversary Celebration, Mother’s Day (No refreshments),
Memorial Day Weekend BYO BBQ (5/26)
June – Father’s Day (No refreshments), Potluck (6/30)
July – Retreat at Sandy Cove (7/12-14), Family Movie/Bowling
August –
September – Crab Feast (9/8), Potluck (9/29)
October – Fall/Thanksgiving Decoration
November – 2025 Refreshment Sign-Up, Thanksgiving Banquet (11/24),
Fall/Thanksgiving Decoration Clean-Up
December – Christmas Decoration, Christmas Banquet/White Elephant (12/22), Potluck (12/29)
CATCH MINISTRY
This ministry will serve God and the congregation by providing meaningful and edifying worship experience for all those who participate in the life of the church.
Leader – Hyun Kim Recorder – Jennifer Kim
Members – Tifany Benitez, Gene Chun, Joelle Kim Josie Kim, Joshua Kim, Young Lee, Monica Moon
Monthly Meeting – 1st Sunday 12:00 PM in the Lounge
ALL Ministry Leaders Meeting – 4th Sunday 12:00 PM in room 3
Ministry Oversight –
- · Praise Team (enlisting/training members)
- · Power Point, Website, Directory
- · Communion Sunday (1st Sunday of each month)
- · Bible Writing (3yr plan to write the entire New Testament)
- · New Life Family Class as needed (4 Sessions)
- · Pastoral Care (Baptism, Public Profession of Faith, Funerals, Visitations, Weddings)
- · Monthly Family Prayer Night (1st Tuesday of each month)
- · Family Worship Participation (Intercessory Prayer, Scripture Reading)
- · NEW: Pastoral Visitations (1st Tuesday of each month 8:00 PM during Family Prayer Night)
Duration: Spring (March – June); Fall (September - December)
CHURCH MINISTRY
This ministry will focus on providing opportunities in the ministry to enable and equip members of the church to become personally committed to Christ and serve in God’s Kingdom work.
Leader – Jennifer Oh Recorder – Gina Bang
Ministry Members – Ryan Uyehara
Monthly Meeting – 3rd Sunday 12:00 PM in room 3
ALL Ministry Leaders Meeting – 4th Sunday 12:00 PM in room 3
Ministry Oversight –
- · Sunday school (Mustard Seed, Youth Group)
- · Enlisting/Training teachers
- · Small Groups
1) Weekday – Spring (March-June); Fall (September – December) Total 26 gatherings
2) NEW: Sunday Small group (2nd Sunday) Spring and Fall Total 8 gatherings
- · Public Profession of Faith Class (Fall)
- · Youth Group Bible Study & Fellowship Night 1st Saturday 6:00 PM – Spring (March-June); Fall (September – December) with dinner. Father’s preparation class will meet Sunday before the Saturday gathering.
- · Organize and facilitate student programs/activities
COMMISSION MINISTRY
This ministry will initiate, support, and organize opportunities for evangelism, outreach and missions (local/national/international)
Leader – Pauline Hwang Recorder – Hyun Kim
Ministry Members – Cassy Choi
Monthly Meeting – 3rd Sunday (Time: TBD) Conference call
ALL Ministry Leaders Meeting – 4th Sunday 12:00 PM in room 3
Ministry Oversight –
- · Short-term Mission (TBD)
- · Operation Christmas Child
- · World Vision – 2 Children Monthly Financial Support ($35/child/month)
- · Cross Wilderness Mission – Quarterly Financial Support ($200/quarter)
- · Good Samaritan Works INC – Quarterly Financial Support ($160/quarter)
- · Church Plant Support (1 time - $300)
- · Outreach
- Good Samaritan Works Inc
- First Fruits Farm
- Clarksburg Closet
- Food, Clothes drive as needed
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY
This ministry will review the finances of all ministry teams and maintain the upkeep of church property.
Leader – Newton Woo Recorder: Jun Kim
Members: Ed Kim, Young Lee
Monthly Meeting – 4th Sunday 12:00 PM in room 1
ALL Ministry Leaders Meeting – 4th Sunday 12:00 PM in room 3
Ministry Oversight –
- · Finances
- · Lease
- · Property Maintenance and Repairs
- · Spring/Fall Church Clean-Up
* If you are interested in hearing more about any of the ministries listed above or would like to join, please contact us at newlifechurch4u@yahoo.com.
