New Life Community Services
New Life Community Services (NLCS) is the face and hands of CEFC to love the community for Christ. It is the social outreach arm of the church and registered as an independent charity. NLCS is a full member of the National Council of Social Service and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC), a status which allows donations to NLCS to be tax-deductible.
The mission of New Life is to demonstrate God's love by empowering people to master life's transitions. It's programmes are non-evangelistic, and open to all regardless of race or religion.
NLCS services include: At Bt Panjang:
- Childcare services
- Student care services
- Children's programmes
- Youth drop-in
At Woodlands:
- Youth Hub (ready in April 2012)
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