1480 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines IL 60018www.bgnewlife.comSenior pastor Vladimir Georgiev

This is Who We are………………

We are a church with leaders, which are not afraid to be called servants. Senior pastor Vladimir Georgiev, pastor Stan Tanev, youth pastor Mario Hristov and four church board members: a team with vision, leading a church with vision.

worshiping the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

WE are: a Church of Jesus Christ,

We are Bulgarians, honoring our heritage.

We have a bigger family called Church of God.

A Bulgarian colleague invited Mira to attend our church. One year later, she accepted to be the youth pastor’s wife.

Celebrating Thanksgiving: away from home, but not alone. This is the time when immigrants come together as an extended family in which no one is left behind.

…A church, in which you find a family.

We enjoy spending time together and in fellowship with one another and would like to continue to do so now…and forever.

…A church that smiles.

• More than 10 babies under 2 years of age• 25 children in 3 tiered groups, ages 3-12• 20 teenagers aged 13-17Those are a lot of smiles every Sunday… and 28 more in the

Bulgarian School every Saturday.

The Redemption Easter 2010 play was an inspiring performance shown to

over 140 people, filling every seat the sanctuary.

A Bible study is part of our Sunday morning. The group meets at 9:00AM for an hour of systematic, in-depth Bible lessons.

Worship of the Lord is not only part of our service, but a way of life, which we encourage everyone to have.

We are a blessed to have the support of 4 Bible teachers and a 12 member worship team.

The Numbers:•150 people attending our services•50-55 children under 16 years•68 people involved in ministry.

…A church, in which you can be involved.

Two times a year, the church baptizes new believers at Wilmette Beach on Lake Michigan. 40 % of our church members are new believers reached by the church.

Julian was baptized when he accepted the Lord with all his family. His wife and daughter are shown on the right.

Martin followed his brother’s steps in accepting the Lord. His brother, Vesko (left), was baptized the previous year.

…A church, that changes lives

Our youth group (below) attends many Christian youth conferences in the Midwest. They are growing in numbers, gifts, and talents. These life-altering events are shaping the future leaders of our church.

Elburn Church of God camp meeting. The Holy Spirit empowers and changes forever.

Raising the bar and living up to the higher standards.

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.“

…A church with a bright future.

God has a way of using everyone who wants to be His instrument. Have you ever been a blessing to a Bulgarian?

Our goal is a sanctuary for 250 people and double the classroom space. This can be just the beginning… There are more than 75,000 Bulgarians in Chicago area and we want to reach them ALL for Christ.We come from a small country, but we love to dream big and aim high.Thank you for your prayers and financial support.

God Bless you

…A church that You can help.

2 Cor 2:16 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. New Life Bulgarian Evangelical Church of God, 1480 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

1480 E Oakton Street, Des Plaines IL 60018www.bgnewlife.comSenior pastor Vladimir Georgiev

…it’s Something Beautiful