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The church facility is located on Route 630 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford, Virginia. We are just 1.3 miles east of Interstate 95, exit 140. |
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God has blessed us with a very functional church building located on 3.47 acres of land. |
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The southern part of the facility is a one story assembly and the northern section is a two story structure housing classrooms and offices. |
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The building was constructed to have the character of a residential home. This was to emphasize the family atmosphere we have at New Life. |
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There is a picnic and play area to the north of the building. |
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We are surrounded by trees (some of which are very beautiful) and we still have acreage for future construction. |
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Parking lots are found on three sides of the building. Handicapped spaces are placed by the front door. Plans are being made for parking expansion. |
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Let's take you through the main entrance and give you a virtual tour. These pictures were taken on a slow day, so that you can focus on the facility. |
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This is the entrance (or foyer). (Bathrooms are to the right.) |
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Our library is the first door on the left as you enter. We have numerous videos, DVDs, cassette tapes, and (of course) books on Christian topics. |
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Ahh! One of the many people who use the library. During the week you will often find adults using the library as a fellowship place. |
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Back in the foyer you can see a set of shelves with pigeon holes. Every attender has a mailbox to receive mail, notes, and important information. |
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Behind the mailboxes is the office of Lars Dahl, one of our pastors. |
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We are now back in the foyer. You are looking into the office area. |
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This is our office reception area. |
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Here is the desk of the office manager (not shown). The office contains computers, photocopiers, tape duplicating equipment, scanners, and printers. |
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Dennis Rupert's office, our other pastor. See! The pastor does work on days other than Sunday! |
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Here is the church nursery - just down the hall from the office. We have many babies at New Life. Some claim it's something in the drinking water. |
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The nursery has four crib units, a changing table, sink, play area, and a rocking chair. |
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This is the toddler room. Children's ministries (from nursery to youth group) are staffed by adults who have been through the Child Safety program. |
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Back in the foyer. The door to the left is the library; to the right is the assembly area. |
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Now we enter the doors to the assembly area. This is where the ushers will greet you. |
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Here is a view from the back of the assembly. We have seating for approximately 275. This room is used for worship on Sunday and other large events. |
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Another view of the assembly. Our worship is contemporary and joyful. We believe God actually meets with us when we assemble. |
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The church service starts at 10:30 AM. Children remain with parents for singing and then are dismissed to Children's Church during the teaching. |
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The kitchen is located to the rear of the assembly. We have church "pot blessings," men's breakfasts, etc. |
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Moving upstairs to the second floor we find the high school room. |
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Next along the hall is the small assembly room. Used for Sunday school, youth group, and smaller worship gatherings. |
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This is the kindergarten room. Bright and cheery. |
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And the final room on the second floor is used for Sunday school and other educational functions. |
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We hope you have enjoyed your virtual building tour. Of course, the church isn't a building - it's people! So please come visit our church family! |
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