Our purpose is to help people know and love God, and His goodness, and to equip them to be all He has destined them to be.


What To Expect At New Beginnings Church

At Last!

A new church service has been designed for those who have given up on traditional church services. Let's face it, many people are not active in church these days. Why?

Too often:

• The sermons are boring and don't relate to daily living.

• Many churches seem more interested in your wallet than you.

• Members are unfriendly to visitors.

• You wonder about the quality of the nursery care your children will receive.

Do you think attending church should be enjoyable? WE'VE GOT GOOD NEWS FOR YOU!

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH is designed to provide you with a fresh start in a new millennium . We're a group of friendly, happy people who have discovered the joy of the Christian lifestyle.

At New Beginnings Church, you will:

• Meet new friends and get to know your neighbors.

• Enjoy upbeat music with a contemporary flavor.

• Hear positive, practical messages that encourage you.

• Trust your children to the care of dedicated nursery workers every week.

SO WHY NOT GET A LIFT THIS WEEK? I invite you to be my special guest this Sunday at either of our two Sunday services. We meet at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. We also meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. We are located at:

2531 Oakes Avenue, in the heart of Everett, Washington, corner of 26th Street and Oakes Avenue.

 (click here for directions)

If you don't have a church home, give us a try!

Discover the difference...

Sincerely, Pastor Frank Piña
 

What Kind Of Church Is This?

I am frequently asked, "What kind of church is this?" Sometimes visiting people are unsure how to categorize us. Are we Evangelicals? In doctrine, yes, but we are open to the ministries associated with the gifts of the Spirit though not in the emotionally based manner usually associated with Pentecostalism. If this sounds confusing please read further. I will attempt to explain the purpose behind the practices of New Beginnings Church.


Mission Statement

A mission statement is a public statement of purpose, a clear way to communicate to others and to remind ourselves of the God given reason for our existence as a church. He has given us a reason or purpose to exist. Every local church has a unique purpose in God's plan for a community. Stating our purpose in writing helps people decide if this is where God wants them to invest themselves in ministry. New Beginnings Church is a purpose driven church. We believe God has called us to reach out to the unchurched so that he can repair the wreckage in their lives and answer life's deepest questions for them. We have "good news." Our mission statement reflects our desire to share this "good news."


"Our Purpose is to Help People Know and Love God and His Goodness, and Equip them to be all that God has Destined them to be."

Based upon our stated purpose, to reach unchurched people and disciple them, we have made a number of specific choices we feel are pleasing to God as to how we will "do church." This is difficult at times for a person who is searching for something that resembles their original church experience. Sometimes, people initially enthusiastic about New Beginnings are disappointed when they finally understand that we are deeply committed to our purpose and that it is our mission (not past experiences) that determines how we "do church."


A Sermon You Can Understand

When I prepare a message I attempt to take the idea God has placed in my heart and explain it in a way that someone who has never heard of Jesus will understand. I am not trying to convince people who are already believers. Basically, every week, I just try to explain Christianity in a manner that is interesting and hopefully understandable. I am not always successful, but that is my intent. I have an unspoken agreement with the people in our church who are "bringers and includers" that, when their friends come, I won't embarrass them by speaking on something that only makes sense to church people.

I attempt to speak on relevant subjects, including principles for living that have meaning for Christians and non-Christians alike. Someone looking for messages steeped in theological terms and dealing primarily with themes of interest to the already converted will probably be disappointed. I understand.


Worship That Makes Sense

The presence of God is awe-inspiring. When God's presence is felt it is a powerful witness to unbelievers. The way we worship must be understandable to those we are attempting to reach. The music we choose should be contemporary to the people we are trying to reach. It should not be too long. The flow of the worship service is more important then the length. Many people love the worship at New Beginnings. It is the reason many have made this their church home. Occasionally someone will express the wish that we would "take it further." I am all for that if "take it further" means a deeper sense of awe, reverence, and love for God. If however, "take it further" means behaving in a way that people from a Pentecostal background are comfortable with but others are not, then the answer is no.

This is not because we don't appreciate our Pentecostal and charismatic friends. We do. They have a rich spiritual heritage and have contributed much to the body of Christ. It is just that the practice of a physically demonstrative or emotionally driven form of worship is not in harmony with our purpose of effectively presenting the "good news" to unchurched people in an environment of love, acceptance, and forgiveness. I believe that God has led us to be sensitive to the fears, hang-ups, and needs of unbelievers in our worship services. Paul taught this principle in 1 Corinthians 14:23. He stated that tongues be limited in public worship. His reasoning? Speaking in tongues seems like foolishness to unbelievers. Paul didn't say tongues were foolish, only that they appear foolish to unbelievers.

God seeks worshippers who worship him in spirit and truth (John 4:23). He responds with his presence. Worship that is in spirit and truth comes from the heart. I believe we can express our deep love and appreciation to God in a way that makes sense to the unchurched who are our guests. As newcomers in an unknown environment, they interpret what they see and hear. Other churches embrace a mission that is different from ours. I think every church needs to prayerfully discover God's will and stick with it.


Our Beliefs

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He was crucified and buried. On the third day, He rose from the dead and ascended to Heaven where He sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty until His enemies become His footstool.

We believe in the rapture, that the dead in Christ will rise first, and those who are alive and remain shall be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.

We believe that after death, eternal life begins either in heaven or in hell; where one spends eternity is based on one's decision to live according to God's Word and commandments or to rebel against God.

We believe in the indwelling and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. 

We believe the Bible is the written Word of God inspired by God. We believe faith is acting out on the Word of God.

We believe in divine healing which is the restoration of health to one who believes and acts on God's Word and that Jesus is the Healer. We further believe that by the stripes of Jesus we are healed!

We believe in tithing and bringing offerings into the local church. We believe in giving alms, and caring for the poor, sick, homeless, and otherwise unfortunate. We believe in water baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in the name of Jesus, and the authority invested in that name.