I'm New
We'll save you a seat.
Walking into a new church can feel intimidating. It shouldn't. Here's exactly what to expect on your first Sunday at New Life.
Your first Sunday
Here's how the morning goes.
First things first
Pull in and park
Free parking on-site at 3971 Via Del Rey. Greeters are at the entrance, and they would rather over-explain than watch you wander — ask them anything.
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Life Groups
Coffee, conversation and Bible study in smaller rooms, sorted by season of life. Groups come before the service, not after — and skipping your first week is completely fine.
11:00 AM
Worship Service
About 75 minutes: music centred on Christ, prayer, and a faithful verse-by-verse sermon. No gimmicks, and nobody will ask you to stand up, raise your hand, or give money.
Everything you need to get here
- Address
- 3971 Via Del Rey
Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Sundays
- Life Groups 9:45 – 10:30 AM
Worship 11:00 AM - Questions before you come
- (239) 992-2952
Office open Mon – Thu, 9 AM – 4 PM
Familiar faces
You'll be met by people, not a process.
Zacchaeus climbed a tree because nobody made room for him. We would rather learn your name. Here are a few of the people you're likely to meet on a Sunday morning.
James Julian
Senior Pastor
Preaches verse by verse on Sunday mornings.
Rick Futch
Associate Pastor · Worship & Next Gen
Leads worship, and everything for students and kids.
Amanda
Office Administrator · Pastoral Ministry Team
If you call the office Monday through Thursday, Amanda is who you'll talk to.
You will not be singled out. No standing up, no raising your hand, no being asked for money on your way in. Come, sit, listen — that is genuinely the whole ask.
Bringing the family
Your kids have a room before you arrive.
Kidz Life
K – 5th grade
Bible stories at their level, songs with motions, and volunteers who learn their names in week one. Check in at the kids desk and a leader will walk you to the right room.
Student Life
6th – 12th grade
Real questions, loud worship and food, led by people who take both the Bible and teenagers seriously. Sunday mornings and again Wednesday nights.
Every volunteer is background-checked, every time. Arrive a few minutes early on your first visit and we'll get you sorted without the scramble.
Wednesday nights
Dinner first — every Wednesday
A family-friendly dinner in the gym before groups break out. Everyone eats, nobody cooks.
- 6:00 – 6:30 PMDinner in the gymEveryone eats, nobody cooks
- 6:00 PMLife GroupsAdults
- 6:00 PMStudent Life6th – 12th grade
- 6:00 – 8:00 PMKidz KlubK – 5th grade
Need a ride? We run a bus.
New Life is proud to offer a bus ministry for K–12 students across Bonita on Wednesday nights. If getting here is the only thing standing in the way, it does not have to be.
Call the church at (239) 992-2952 for pickup details.
Before you ask
Common questions
What should I wear?
Scripture says God looks at the heart, not the outfit (1 Samuel 16:7) — and we follow His lead. Any given Sunday you'll see flip-flops next to Sunday best, and both are equally welcome. This is Florida; even John the Baptist would've dressed for the humidity.
What's the service like?
About 75 minutes: worship music that centers on Christ, prayer, and a faithful, verse-by-verse sermon from the Bible. No pressure, no gimmicks.
Do I have to come to a group first?
Not at all. Groups run 9:45 to 10:30 AM and worship begins at 11:00 — come to one, or both, or start with whichever feels easier. Plenty of people do groups for the first time months after their first service.
What about my kids?
Kidz Life offers a safe, joyful environment where children learn about Jesus at their level. Friendly volunteers will help you check in — arrive a few minutes early on your first visit.
Will I be singled out?
Never. We won't ask you to stand up, raise your hand, or give money. Just relax and see what New Life is like.
Where do I park?
Plenty of free parking on-site at 3971 Via Del Rey. Look for our greeters at the entrance — they'll point you anywhere you need to go.
What are Life Groups?
Before worship, from 9:45 to 10:30 AM, we break into groups for coffee, conversation, and deeper Bible study — and we do it again Wednesday nights at 6. It's the best way to move from visiting to belonging.
What happens on Wednesday nights?
A family-friendly dinner in the gym runs 6:00–6:30 PM, then everyone scatters: Life Groups for adults at 6:00 PM, Student Life (6th–12th) at 6:00 PM, and Kidz Klub (K–5th) 6:00–8:00 PM. The church buses K–12 students across Bonita on Wednesday nights — call (239) 992-2952 for pickup. Come hungry and bring the whole family.
Still have questions?
Call us at (239) 992-2952 or send a note — we'd love to help you take the first step. And if you'd rather just turn up on Sunday with no warning at all, that works too.