Who We Are
This historic church which has met on the corner of 36th and 61st avenue in Cicero since 1947 has undergone some changes. What has been Faith Lutheran Church is now New Life Community Church-Cicero. September 21st 2008 we celebrated our Grand Opening with over 400 people in attendance.

We are one block west of Austin at 3601 South 61st Avenue in Cicero. We have a contemporary style of worship with a message that is relevant for all ages. We are seeing young families, couples, and single people from various communities.

We gather, sing, pray, serve, teach, lead and celebrate every week, in large gatherings and in small groups. We love the town of Cicero and we want to serve the people in a way that points them to Jesus.

Join us after the service in our Café for fellowship and refreshments!
Vision
New Life’s big vision is to reach and gather 1% of the greater Chicagoland area (30,000 people) in Jesus’ name. We do that by planting life-giving congregations of different sizes and cultures all over the greater Chicagoland.

At New Life Cicero our vision is to work with our other locations to help accomplish that 1% vision in this region of the city by birthing new congregations in the surrounding communities, La Grange, Oak Park, Berwyn, Riverside, North Riverside, Lyons, Stickney and Summit.

We envision a web of interdependent locations that serve their specific communities in Jesus name with a spirit of cooperation and blessing. And as we do, we will also be a connector of other life-giving churches and leaders so that we can cooperate in loving the city and bringing Jesus to the city.
The Team
Tony Wasso
Teaching Pastor

Tony is a native of Chicago who grew up around the infamous Maxwell street area. Through the influence of his wife Linda, Tony began investigating the things of God and soon found himself making a decision to serve God. Tony and Linda have been a part of New Life for many years now and serve in many capacities and various ministries.

In 1999 it became clear that Tony was to launch a satellite congregation in the Berwyn/Cicero area. New Life Cicero is now a dynamic growing congregation reaching people primarily west of Chicago. Tony is known for having a shepherd’s heart and a deep desire to see God’s people healed and whole spiritually. Linda continues to serve on the Administrate Team at our central office and is currently teaching in our Children’s Ministry on Sundays at our Cicero location.


David and Linda Ramirez


David and Linda have been with New Life for many years and involved in various ministries, currently David oversees our Soul Purpose Youth Ministry for our teen boy’s and girl’s, our Ushers and Security Teams at NL Cicero and works alongside the leadership in planning for the future of our location. As though that was not enough, David will be leading our First Steps Class for new believers.

Linda, our Financial Administrator for Cicero, has led women’s Bible study groups and Financial Stewardship Classes. Also, Linda designs and operates our PowerPoint for Sunday mornings.


Art and Catalina Sada


Art and Catalina having been part of our Midway location, joined us here to work with the Cicero area. Art, besides being one of the Elders in helping to plan for the future of NL Cicero, he along with Catalina leads our Fusion Group for couples. Together they also are committed to leading a group for Prayer Walking in the community.

Catalina, having a heart of a shepherd, is leading our Celebrate Recovery Group for women and you can find her helping out at our Café on some Sundays.


Leo and Cindy Wasso


Leo and Cindy have been with New Life for a number if years. Leo is one of our Elders and helps to plan for the future of NL Cicero. His ministries involve overseeing his daughter Julie who leads our youth girls Dance Team, he leads our PDL(Purpose Driven Life), and also orchestrates our holiday programs - Easter, Christmas, and specials events.

Cindy, who has been part of our Children’s Ministries, is very committed in heading up our Intercessory Prayer Ministry for our location.


Noe and Maria Santacruz


Noe and Maria have been with New Life for about 6 or 7 years. Noe is also one of our Elders working alongside the leadership in planning for the future of NL Cicero. He is currently leading our Spanish Ministry and translates on Sunday morning for our Latino families.

Maria is currently serving in our Children’s Ministry as teacher for our Junior High class and works with Linda Ramirez to support the operation of Power Point for Sunday morning’s message.


Elizabeth Scudieri
Office Manager

Besides keeping things organized, managing the building and church calendar, keeping up with supplies and materials, answering phones, (etc); Elizabeth assists in leading our youth program - Soul Purpose. Elizabeth and her husband also serve regularly in Outreach Ministry.







 
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