June 7, 2015
June 7, 2015
New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory. NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
Singing To God Majestic Our God Hearing God’s Word Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving All Over The World Child Dedication Sent Into The World Opportunities to Serve Awesome Is The Lord Most High
Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocals & acoustic guitar, Pam Bristol-vocals & piano, David Tien & Danielle Smith, Elli Lechtenberger & Hayden Baker-vocals, Cole Welstead-vocals & ukulele, Jack Welstead-vocals & percussion, Randal Kercher-drums, Joe Kirby-bass guitar, Terry Peterson-audio, Derrick Isaacslights, Grady Milhon-media New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
YIELD God’s Custom Design for Me I Peter 2:1-10 (on page 1221 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket)
Message Notes
@timsjohnsonkbj
@newcovlincoln
newcovchurch.org/giving New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
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Next Steps Re-read 1 Peter 2:1-12 If you applied verses 2-3 what would that look like for you? One of the best things you could do this week would be to contact a mature follower of Christ whom you respect and ask them how they study God’s Word. As you consistently pursue Christ, God will transform you into Christlikeness. Remember that holiness is not sinlessness, it is yieldedness to God in all areas. Ask God to show you any areas of your life that are not yielded (open) and obedient to Christ’s presence. V. 5 says that we are to offer spiritual sacrifices to God. Romans 12:1-2 explains what that is: Romans 12:1-2 Message Paraphrase So here's what I want you to do, God helping you:Take your everyday, ordinary life––your sleeping, eating, going–to–work, and walking–around life––and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. 2 Don't become so well–adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God.You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well–formed maturity in you. After reading those two verses, what do you believe God is communicating to you? Vs. 6-8 The cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure. Jesus is to be the foundation/reference point of our lives for everything we do, say, and think. He is to be our “go to” on all issues (i.e.: what would Jesus want me to do in this situation, etc.?). We all have a “cornerstone” in our lives…something/someone who is our reference point who takes precedence over all things. What would it look like for Jesus to be the reference point in your life? Vs. 9-10 You have been chosen by the Creator of the Universe to receive mercy and purpose in life. Regardless of the present season of life you may be experiencing, start and end your days this week, thanking God for the blessings you have been given by Him. Make time this week to contact a mature follower of Jesus and talk through these “next steps” with them.
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New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
Internal Happenings at New Cov Old Testament Tabernacle Comes To Life This Week, June 5-14 The interactive walkthrough of a life-sized replica of the Israelite Tabernacle is returning to Lincoln June 5-14! The truths of the Tabernacle are lifechanging. Don’t miss this opportunity this week for a tangible, multi-sensory experience of worship and communion with God and His desire to dwell among us. Reserve a tour time at yfclincoln.org. Global Leadership Summit August 6-7 Global Leadership Summit will once again be simulcast to New Cov. Some of the speakers will be Ed Catmull, Disney’s President and co-founder of Pixar Animation; Brian Houston, Pastor of Hillsong Church; Sheila Heen, Founder of Triad Consulting Group and on the faculty of Harvard Law School, plus many more. Register early and receive New Cov’s special rates. Cost is $89 before July 7 and $119 thereafter. Sign up at newcovchurch.org/tgls. Use the password: gls15host. Student Ministry To stay current on the Youth Ministry schedule check out newcovflipside.com. No youth this morning, will resume 9:30 on June 14. Pray for our Youth Mission Trip traveling this week, June 5-12. Those attending are: Troy Heller, Heather Funk, Jessi Horan, Julia Catsinas, Erik Gustafson, Alaina Conner, Allison Docter, Allison Harrington, Annika Kuchar, Brittany Rosenow, Cara Lechtenberger, Cavion Randall, Charles Dungan, Katie Horan, Klaire Petersen, Kris Fristo, Macky Hoyt, Nate Ingracia, Rachel Norton, Rebecca Norton, Riley Milhon, Rose Ingracia, Sam Williams, Silas Pierce, Sydni Petersen,Vanessa Funk. Please pray for health, strength, transparency, and hearts open to God at work in our lives and the lives of others. Pray for our Builders for Christ Crew 2015 Builders project is in Pratt Kansas. This week Larry Pickrel, Tom Pickrel, Alan Pickrel, Bob Stephens, Del & Robbie Klever, Mike & Diane Bell and Kevin Conway will be serving at First Southern Baptist Church in Pratt assisting them in building a major addition to their church. Please pray for their health, safety and energy. Another team will serve at FSBC Pratt July 5 through July 10 and there are still several openings on the team. If you would like to go or want more information contact Zach at [email protected]. Volunteer to Help with Sports ‘N’ More Camp June 14-18 Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore. Share the Love of Jesus with Our Children in Discoveryland this Summer Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/DLvolunteer. Submit Picture for the Directory Deadline Today If you did not have your picture taken to be included in our 30 year Celebration of New Cov Directory and would like to submit a picture you can still do so. Email your digital, vertical picture to [email protected] today. New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
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Local Serving Opportunities Support Our Royal Family Kids July 20-24 • Volunteer to be a counselor or staff. Both males and females are needed - must be at least 18 yrs of age - you’re never too old! This requires an interview, background check and a 2 day training (June 13 & 14). Must sign up by June 7. • Volunteer to help out at camp (no background checks or training required). • Volunteer to register campers and staff on Monday, July 20, 7:30-9am • Volunteer Wednesday, July 22, 1-3pm for the following: • Help girls pick out a dress for their birthday party. • Manicures and pedicures for the girls. • Style girl’s hair. • Decorate for the birthday party 1:30-3:30pm. • Help boys with archery and bb guns. • Help supervise boys at lake, while girls are dressing up. • Donate boy’s vests, shirts, ties, slacks and jackets (sizes 6-14 youth needed). • Cash donations! We still have kids to send to camp and supplies to purchase. • Pray! Please pray that God will send us the kids that need to be there and the finances and counselors we need to make this happen. Camp is located 90 minutes from Lincoln. We do not disclose the location of the camp until closer to the date. We encourage carpooling. To sign up go to newcovchurch.org and click on the RFK volunteer sign up graphic or go to Tinyurl.com/RFK2015. Email [email protected] for more information.
Be prepared for what God may call you to. Register for Christian Heritage foster care training. Starting Monday, June 8th, 6:15 to 9:15 pm Hosted by Christ’s Place Church 1111 Old Cheney Rd. Lincoln, NE Please call Brian Berrier at (402)421-5437 to register or fill out a foster care inquiry form at chne.org
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New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
Global Serving Opportunities
SPORTS ‘N’ MORE Campers get their choice of activity: Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Art, Drama, or Discovery Lab
Plus, play a 'Creative & Crazy Challenge Game' each night of camp!
Only $16 per camper!
Cost includes: camp, t-‐shirt, water bottle & snacks! A family dinner will be offered each night of camp from 5-‐5:45pm with a donation.
June 14th- 18th 6-8:30pm
First - Fifth Grades (fall of 2015)
New Covenant Community Church 6000 So. 84th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 402-‐484-‐5033 Visit our website to register at newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
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Welcome to New Covenant Community Church! WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY MORNING WITH US. COMMUNICATION CARD
INFORMATION General information about New Covenant’s many programs and ministries are available at the Information Center in the lobby or online at newcovchurch.org.
FAMILIES
Please take a moment to fill out the Communication Card in the seat back pocket in front of you and drop it in the offering bag. Let us know how we might serve you and pray for you.
CD’S
We have excellent child care for infants and small children during all services. A host can help you with room locations.You will be given a beeper so you will know immediately if your child needs you.
We have CD’s of today’s message and past Sunday messages available in the lobby at the Information Center. First time guests may stop by for a complimentary copy. You may also listen to the sermon on line at newcovchurch.org/sermons.
OUR PASTORS DR.TIM JOHNSON SENIOR PASTOR CRAIG ‘ZACH’ ZACHARIASEN PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH BRENT WATSON PASTOR OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS TROY HELLER PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium
BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Discoveryland Babies-2 year olds Lower Level
GOVERNING BOARD
Youth No Youth Today
TRACY BAKER
Adult Bible Connections Connection Class Room 101/103
TIM JOHNSON
MARK ELLS MEAGAN LIESVELD DARWIN REISWIG GREG THOMSEN BRETT YOHN
New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. | Lincoln, 68516 | 402.484.5033 New Covenant NE Community Church | June|7,newcovchurch.org 2015
New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory. NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
Singing To God Majestic Our God Hearing God’s Word Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving All Over The World Child Dedication Sent Into The World Opportunities to Serve Awesome Is The Lord Most High
Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocals & acoustic guitar, Pam Bristol-vocals & piano, David Tien & Danielle Smith, Elli Lechtenberger & Hayden Baker-vocals, Cole Welstead-vocals & ukulele, Jack Welstead-vocals & percussion, Randal Kercher-drums, Joe Kirby-bass guitar, Terry Peterson-audio, Derrick Isaacslights, Grady Milhon-media New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
YIELD God’s Custom Design for Me I Peter 2:1-10 (on page 1221 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket)
Message Notes
@timsjohnsonkbj
@newcovlincoln
newcovchurch.org/giving New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
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Next Steps Re-read 1 Peter 2:1-12 If you applied verses 2-3 what would that look like for you? One of the best things you could do this week would be to contact a mature follower of Christ whom you respect and ask them how they study God’s Word. As you consistently pursue Christ, God will transform you into Christlikeness. Remember that holiness is not sinlessness, it is yieldedness to God in all areas. Ask God to show you any areas of your life that are not yielded (open) and obedient to Christ’s presence. V. 5 says that we are to offer spiritual sacrifices to God. Romans 12:1-2 explains what that is: Romans 12:1-2 Message Paraphrase So here's what I want you to do, God helping you:Take your everyday, ordinary life––your sleeping, eating, going–to–work, and walking–around life––and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. 2 Don't become so well–adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God.You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well–formed maturity in you. After reading those two verses, what do you believe God is communicating to you? Vs. 6-8 The cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure. Jesus is to be the foundation/reference point of our lives for everything we do, say, and think. He is to be our “go to” on all issues (i.e.: what would Jesus want me to do in this situation, etc.?). We all have a “cornerstone” in our lives…something/someone who is our reference point who takes precedence over all things. What would it look like for Jesus to be the reference point in your life? Vs. 9-10 You have been chosen by the Creator of the Universe to receive mercy and purpose in life. Regardless of the present season of life you may be experiencing, start and end your days this week, thanking God for the blessings you have been given by Him. Make time this week to contact a mature follower of Jesus and talk through these “next steps” with them.
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New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
Internal Happenings at New Cov Old Testament Tabernacle Comes To Life This Week, June 5-14 The interactive walkthrough of a life-sized replica of the Israelite Tabernacle is returning to Lincoln June 5-14! The truths of the Tabernacle are lifechanging. Don’t miss this opportunity this week for a tangible, multi-sensory experience of worship and communion with God and His desire to dwell among us. Reserve a tour time at yfclincoln.org. Global Leadership Summit August 6-7 Global Leadership Summit will once again be simulcast to New Cov. Some of the speakers will be Ed Catmull, Disney’s President and co-founder of Pixar Animation; Brian Houston, Pastor of Hillsong Church; Sheila Heen, Founder of Triad Consulting Group and on the faculty of Harvard Law School, plus many more. Register early and receive New Cov’s special rates. Cost is $89 before July 7 and $119 thereafter. Sign up at newcovchurch.org/tgls. Use the password: gls15host. Student Ministry To stay current on the Youth Ministry schedule check out newcovflipside.com. No youth this morning, will resume 9:30 on June 14. Pray for our Youth Mission Trip traveling this week, June 5-12. Those attending are: Troy Heller, Heather Funk, Jessi Horan, Julia Catsinas, Erik Gustafson, Alaina Conner, Allison Docter, Allison Harrington, Annika Kuchar, Brittany Rosenow, Cara Lechtenberger, Cavion Randall, Charles Dungan, Katie Horan, Klaire Petersen, Kris Fristo, Macky Hoyt, Nate Ingracia, Rachel Norton, Rebecca Norton, Riley Milhon, Rose Ingracia, Sam Williams, Silas Pierce, Sydni Petersen,Vanessa Funk. Please pray for health, strength, transparency, and hearts open to God at work in our lives and the lives of others. Pray for our Builders for Christ Crew 2015 Builders project is in Pratt Kansas. This week Larry Pickrel, Tom Pickrel, Alan Pickrel, Bob Stephens, Del & Robbie Klever, Mike & Diane Bell and Kevin Conway will be serving at First Southern Baptist Church in Pratt assisting them in building a major addition to their church. Please pray for their health, safety and energy. Another team will serve at FSBC Pratt July 5 through July 10 and there are still several openings on the team. If you would like to go or want more information contact Zach at [email protected]. Volunteer to Help with Sports ‘N’ More Camp June 14-18 Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore. Share the Love of Jesus with Our Children in Discoveryland this Summer Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/DLvolunteer. Submit Picture for the Directory Deadline Today If you did not have your picture taken to be included in our 30 year Celebration of New Cov Directory and would like to submit a picture you can still do so. Email your digital, vertical picture to [email protected] today. New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
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Local Serving Opportunities Support Our Royal Family Kids July 20-24 • Volunteer to be a counselor or staff. Both males and females are needed - must be at least 18 yrs of age - you’re never too old! This requires an interview, background check and a 2 day training (June 13 & 14). Must sign up by June 7. • Volunteer to help out at camp (no background checks or training required). • Volunteer to register campers and staff on Monday, July 20, 7:30-9am • Volunteer Wednesday, July 22, 1-3pm for the following: • Help girls pick out a dress for their birthday party. • Manicures and pedicures for the girls. • Style girl’s hair. • Decorate for the birthday party 1:30-3:30pm. • Help boys with archery and bb guns. • Help supervise boys at lake, while girls are dressing up. • Donate boy’s vests, shirts, ties, slacks and jackets (sizes 6-14 youth needed). • Cash donations! We still have kids to send to camp and supplies to purchase. • Pray! Please pray that God will send us the kids that need to be there and the finances and counselors we need to make this happen. Camp is located 90 minutes from Lincoln. We do not disclose the location of the camp until closer to the date. We encourage carpooling. To sign up go to newcovchurch.org and click on the RFK volunteer sign up graphic or go to Tinyurl.com/RFK2015. Email [email protected] for more information.
Be prepared for what God may call you to. Register for Christian Heritage foster care training. Starting Monday, June 8th, 6:15 to 9:15 pm Hosted by Christ’s Place Church 1111 Old Cheney Rd. Lincoln, NE Please call Brian Berrier at (402)421-5437 to register or fill out a foster care inquiry form at chne.org
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New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
Global Serving Opportunities
SPORTS ‘N’ MORE Campers get their choice of activity: Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Art, Drama, or Discovery Lab
Plus, play a 'Creative & Crazy Challenge Game' each night of camp!
Only $16 per camper!
Cost includes: camp, t-‐shirt, water bottle & snacks! A family dinner will be offered each night of camp from 5-‐5:45pm with a donation.
June 14th- 18th 6-8:30pm
First - Fifth Grades (fall of 2015)
New Covenant Community Church 6000 So. 84th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 402-‐484-‐5033 Visit our website to register at newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore New Covenant Community Church | June 7, 2015
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Welcome to New Covenant Community Church! WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY MORNING WITH US. COMMUNICATION CARD
INFORMATION General information about New Covenant’s many programs and ministries are available at the Information Center in the lobby or online at newcovchurch.org.
FAMILIES
Please take a moment to fill out the Communication Card in the seat back pocket in front of you and drop it in the offering bag. Let us know how we might serve you and pray for you.
CD’S
We have excellent child care for infants and small children during all services. A host can help you with room locations.You will be given a beeper so you will know immediately if your child needs you.
We have CD’s of today’s message and past Sunday messages available in the lobby at the Information Center. First time guests may stop by for a complimentary copy. You may also listen to the sermon on line at newcovchurch.org/sermons.
OUR PASTORS DR.TIM JOHNSON SENIOR PASTOR CRAIG ‘ZACH’ ZACHARIASEN PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH BRENT WATSON PASTOR OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS TROY HELLER PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium
BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Discoveryland Babies-2 year olds Lower Level
GOVERNING BOARD
Youth No Youth Today
TRACY BAKER
Adult Bible Connections Connection Class Room 101/103
TIM JOHNSON
MARK ELLS MEAGAN LIESVELD DARWIN REISWIG GREG THOMSEN BRETT YOHN
New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. | Lincoln, 68516 | 402.484.5033 New Covenant NE Community Church | June|7,newcovchurch.org 2015
