November 27, 2016
New2016 Covenant Community Church November 27, November 13, 2016
| December 4, 2016
Transform our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory. NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
Singing To God Born Is The King (It’s Christmas) Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Great Are You Lord Hearing God’s Word Dr. Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving O Holy Night (O Night Divine) Sent Into the World Opportunities To Serve Great Are You Lord
Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-vocals & acoustic guitar, Abby Lantis, Shari Sanne & David Tien-vocals, Joe Kirby-bass, Randal Kercher-percussion,
Scott Fisher-audio, Derrick Isaacs-lights, Kevin Conway-media
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Fully Here Restoration: Christmas is for the Broken Matthew 1 (located on page 965-6 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Message Notes
Jesus, right now, I’m trusting my life to You. I confess, just like everyone else, I have tried to make life work apart from you and it’s not working. My life is full of sin and I can't do good enough on my own. I admit that because of my sin, I need rescue and hope. So here I am. I lay my messy past, present, and future wide open before You to wash clean. Thank You for giving Your life for me, paying the full balance of my shortcomings by dying on the cross, rising from the grave and offering to redeem me. I choose to follow You. Amen.
WiFi Password: guEst1800zq84# New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Next Steps We urge you to follow our Fully Present Advent Daily Devotional Reading which is available in the Gathering Space and also on-line at www.newcovchurch.org/Christmas-Devotion Additional Bible reading to support our focus this week on God’s Restoration of us: Jeremiah 18:1-5; Romans 8 “If God were tweeting a Christmas message, here’s what I believe He would say: From the cries of a baby lying in a manger, God shouts, ‘I’ve got this. I’ll take it from here.’” Pastor Tullian
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Happenings at New Cov Fully Here Christmas Devotion Book The New Cov Christmas Devotion book for Advent is available in the Gathering Space by the front doors. Pick yours up today! HOLIDAY Mug and a Muffin, December 10, 9:00-11:00AM We will meet in the Flipside at New Cov for this Mug and a Muffin. This one will be a little different as we will have supplies for you to wrap some of your Christmas gifts if you so choose. Just bring your gifts and we will have the wrapping paper, tape, bows and labels. You are more than welcome to bring your own wrapping paper if you have a theme that you do as well. We will have cider, coffee, tea, and goodies.
Gifts With A Mission Starts Today The focus agencies this year will be Friendship Home, St. Monica's, Fresh Start and Royal Family Kids Camp. Prices for gifts you can purchase for these agencies will range from $5-$30. We will take Cash, Checks, Debit/Credit Cards. We will have sign up sheets in the Gathering Space today to bake cookies or deliver merchandise to our agencies. Christmas Eve Service Times, 3:30PM and 5:00PM Our Christmas Eve services will be heart-warming and special. Plan to attend and invite someone to join you. People are more open to attend Christmas Eve services than any other service during the year. Services begin at 3:30 or 5:00PM, Come worship the Birth of our Lord. Christmas Day Service. 10:30AM We will be having one service on Christmas Day. There will be no childcare during this service. New Years Day Service, 10:30AM We will be having one service on New Year’s Day. There will be no childcare during this service. Student Ministry We are nearing the end of the semester. Please check with newcovflipside.com for current information. Children’s Ministry Kindergarten through 5th Grade meet Wednesday night from 6:15-8PM for CREW.
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Happenings at New Cov
Financial Tip of the Month “As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.” - Gordon B. Hinckley The greatest example of giving: John 3:16—”For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him wouldn’t perish, but would have eternal life.” As you consistently give, we are able to be more effective in sharing the love of Jesus. As you are aware, our budget is very tight, so when you give, it makes a big difference. As you consider any year end giving, please keep these considerations in mind. If you choose to mail in your gift, it must be postmarked by December 31. Office hours will be December 26, 27, 28 from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Office will be closed December 29 and 30. Online giving is always a great option. Start the New Year off by setting up your online New Cov account with billpay, echeck or debit card. Go to newcovchurch.org/giving to get started. If you have any questions on how to get started contact [email protected] or call 402-484-5033.
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Welcome to New Covenant Community Church! WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY MORNING WITH US! INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION CARD
General information about New Covenant’s many programs and ministries are available at the Information Center in the lobby or online at newcovchurch.org.
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.
FAMILIES
CD’S
We have excellent child care for infants and small children during all services. A host can help you with room locations. We will ask for your cell number or provide you with 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 DR. BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS TROY HELLER PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium
11:00 Service Worship Auditorium
Discoveryland Babies-5th grade Lower Level
Discoveryland Babies-5 year olds Lower Level
Youth Middle School and High School Flipside
BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD TRACY BAKER MARK HORAN TIM JOHNSON
Adult Bible Connections Room 101/103 Study of Matthew
MEAGAN LIESVELD DON MONTGOMERY
Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory.
NATE SHADDICK GREG THOMSEN
New Covenant Community Church
New Community | December 4, 2016 6000 S. 84th St. Covenant | Lincoln, NE 68516 Church | 402.484.5033 | newcovchurch.org 8
| December 4, 2016
Transform our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory. NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
Singing To God Born Is The King (It’s Christmas) Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Great Are You Lord Hearing God’s Word Dr. Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving O Holy Night (O Night Divine) Sent Into the World Opportunities To Serve Great Are You Lord
Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-vocals & acoustic guitar, Abby Lantis, Shari Sanne & David Tien-vocals, Joe Kirby-bass, Randal Kercher-percussion,
Scott Fisher-audio, Derrick Isaacs-lights, Kevin Conway-media
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Fully Here Restoration: Christmas is for the Broken Matthew 1 (located on page 965-6 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Message Notes
Jesus, right now, I’m trusting my life to You. I confess, just like everyone else, I have tried to make life work apart from you and it’s not working. My life is full of sin and I can't do good enough on my own. I admit that because of my sin, I need rescue and hope. So here I am. I lay my messy past, present, and future wide open before You to wash clean. Thank You for giving Your life for me, paying the full balance of my shortcomings by dying on the cross, rising from the grave and offering to redeem me. I choose to follow You. Amen.
WiFi Password: guEst1800zq84# New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Next Steps We urge you to follow our Fully Present Advent Daily Devotional Reading which is available in the Gathering Space and also on-line at www.newcovchurch.org/Christmas-Devotion Additional Bible reading to support our focus this week on God’s Restoration of us: Jeremiah 18:1-5; Romans 8 “If God were tweeting a Christmas message, here’s what I believe He would say: From the cries of a baby lying in a manger, God shouts, ‘I’ve got this. I’ll take it from here.’” Pastor Tullian
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Happenings at New Cov Fully Here Christmas Devotion Book The New Cov Christmas Devotion book for Advent is available in the Gathering Space by the front doors. Pick yours up today! HOLIDAY Mug and a Muffin, December 10, 9:00-11:00AM We will meet in the Flipside at New Cov for this Mug and a Muffin. This one will be a little different as we will have supplies for you to wrap some of your Christmas gifts if you so choose. Just bring your gifts and we will have the wrapping paper, tape, bows and labels. You are more than welcome to bring your own wrapping paper if you have a theme that you do as well. We will have cider, coffee, tea, and goodies.
Gifts With A Mission Starts Today The focus agencies this year will be Friendship Home, St. Monica's, Fresh Start and Royal Family Kids Camp. Prices for gifts you can purchase for these agencies will range from $5-$30. We will take Cash, Checks, Debit/Credit Cards. We will have sign up sheets in the Gathering Space today to bake cookies or deliver merchandise to our agencies. Christmas Eve Service Times, 3:30PM and 5:00PM Our Christmas Eve services will be heart-warming and special. Plan to attend and invite someone to join you. People are more open to attend Christmas Eve services than any other service during the year. Services begin at 3:30 or 5:00PM, Come worship the Birth of our Lord. Christmas Day Service. 10:30AM We will be having one service on Christmas Day. There will be no childcare during this service. New Years Day Service, 10:30AM We will be having one service on New Year’s Day. There will be no childcare during this service. Student Ministry We are nearing the end of the semester. Please check with newcovflipside.com for current information. Children’s Ministry Kindergarten through 5th Grade meet Wednesday night from 6:15-8PM for CREW.
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Happenings at New Cov
Financial Tip of the Month “As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.” - Gordon B. Hinckley The greatest example of giving: John 3:16—”For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him wouldn’t perish, but would have eternal life.” As you consistently give, we are able to be more effective in sharing the love of Jesus. As you are aware, our budget is very tight, so when you give, it makes a big difference. As you consider any year end giving, please keep these considerations in mind. If you choose to mail in your gift, it must be postmarked by December 31. Office hours will be December 26, 27, 28 from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Office will be closed December 29 and 30. Online giving is always a great option. Start the New Year off by setting up your online New Cov account with billpay, echeck or debit card. Go to newcovchurch.org/giving to get started. If you have any questions on how to get started contact [email protected] or call 402-484-5033.
New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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New Covenant Community Church | December 4, 2016
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Welcome to New Covenant Community Church! WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY MORNING WITH US! INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION CARD
General information about New Covenant’s many programs and ministries are available at the Information Center in the lobby or online at newcovchurch.org.
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.
FAMILIES
CD’S
We have excellent child care for infants and small children during all services. A host can help you with room locations. We will ask for your cell number or provide you with 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 DR. BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS TROY HELLER PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium
11:00 Service Worship Auditorium
Discoveryland Babies-5th grade Lower Level
Discoveryland Babies-5 year olds Lower Level
Youth Middle School and High School Flipside
BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD TRACY BAKER MARK HORAN TIM JOHNSON
Adult Bible Connections Room 101/103 Study of Matthew
MEAGAN LIESVELD DON MONTGOMERY
Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory.
NATE SHADDICK GREG THOMSEN
New Covenant Community Church
New Community | December 4, 2016 6000 S. 84th St. Covenant | Lincoln, NE 68516 Church | 402.484.5033 | newcovchurch.org 8
