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Ashley's Story
“Recently my family and I went through the hardest trial we’ve ever faced in our lives… we had a son and he was rushed to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee and his little body was slowly failing him and no one knew why. Groups of people came down to pray over our son weekly, practically daily. We were supported by this church family spiritually, financially, lovingly… I’ve never seen love like this before. I’ll never forget it, when our son passed away, our Pastors took the first flight back from a retreat they were attending to be with us. I’m sure they didn’t even unpack their things before showing up at our house. They asked us what we needed and provided everything. The way this church has loved my family is irreplaceable, and a gift from God. Without this church and this love, I don’t know where my family or marriage would be. When people come along side of you and bare your burden, hurt when you hurt, cry with you, drop to their knees in prayer with you, it just makes life worth living. You know that you are not alone. You are loved not only by God but by people too.”
Paul's Story
“My wife miscarried and I relapsed. With every sip there was relief, and even more despair. I had no local family, no friends and I was getting divorced. I felt completely alone and I couldn’t tolerate life anymore. I walked into my closet, put a belt around my neck and tied it up. I stepped off the stool. It hurt and I couldn’t breathe. Then I saw light. I thought I had finally done it. But thank God, the belt snapped and I was on the floor alive. Soon after, a friend convinced me to volunteer at a Christian music event. I went and enjoyed the positive people and some great music. Then in an instant a song deeply touched my soul and I was sobbing uncontrollably. So many people surrounded me. As I walked back to the volunteer area, I bumped into a fellow volunteer. He could tell I was shaken up so I explained what was going on. He said, “You’re coming to my church tomorrow!” His church was New Life. I went and that church is now my church too. God had some serious work to do on me and I didn’t figure it all out right away, but in June of 2016 I celebrated 3 years as a believer and 2 years drug and alcohol free.”
Leanne's Story
“I walked in arms crossed. Guarded. Waiting to be judged. Listening for someone to tell me what I had to do to be accepted. But, when I walked through the door I was greeted with open arms. I knew a lot of people and they were happy to see me. The music started and the words hit my heart. I still kept my guard up and my arms crossed. It seemed that everyone else had their arms up. All I felt was sadness. I was not worthy. I stood there. Then this guy stops singing and explained why people lift their arms and his words stuck with me. ‘We raise our hands like a child lifts his arms to his father to hold and comfort him’. I cried. I still did not feel I was worth it. but I wanted to. All I did was watch people that day. I can’t really remember what was said, but I watched people so full of love and happiness. After church I went home and cried some more. I wanted what I saw in others. In a moment of just letting everything go I cried out to God, and a peace came over me that I can’t explain. I haven’t been perfect, but I’m almost speechless in how walking into new life has changed my life. I’m in complete awe. And my story is not done. It has just begun.”