“Experience Intimacy, Live New.” What does it mean? New Creation Lutheran Church lives by those words. New Creation Lutheran Church is more than just a name. It is their very identity.
They see themselves as new creations. This transformation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a faith that saves. This new identity blossoms. It grows through a close connection with God. A loving God.
But what does intimacy truly mean? New Creation Lutheran Church defines it clearly. It is a close, familial relationship. It provides comfort and warmth. It is a relationship suitable for sharing our deepest secrets. Intimacy is trusting God so much that we reveal our darkest sins. We receive forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
At New Creation Lutheran Church, they do not hide from sin. Sin is real. It displeases God. Instead, they confess their sins openly. There is no retribution. There is no judgment. They receive God’s forgiveness through Jesus. Having experienced intimacy with God, they now live new lives.
As new creations, members gather in small groups. They learn to live intimately with each other. These relationships foster trust. They nurture knowledge. They strengthen faithfulness.
Living new also means living out faith daily. This faith extends to home, work, and community. New Creation Lutheran Church desires to create intimacy within the community. They show care. They serve the people they encounter.
Reverend Craig McCourt leads New Creation Lutheran Church. He guides the congregation. He helps them live out their faith. The church offers worship services on Sundays at 9:00 AM. Sunday School and Bible Class are held at 10:15 AM from September to May.
New Creation Lutheran Church belongs to the Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod. Their service and sermon style is contemporary teaching. The dress code is casual. The average age of attendees is between 40 and 50. The primary language spoken is English.
New Creation Lutheran Church actively engages in community projects. They typically undertake 11-24 projects per year. Craig McCourt manages the church profile. New Creation Lutheran Church is located in Shakopee, Minnesota. It is a place where faith and community intertwine. It is a place where new creations thrive.
The church’s mission is clear. It is to provide intimacy with God. It is to encourage living a new life. New Creation Lutheran Church embraces its identity. They embrace their faith. They embrace their community. They invite everyone to experience intimacy and live new.