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June 22, 2014 New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service Welcome and Introduction Singing To God Welcome and Introduction 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Awesome Is The Lord Most High Mighty To Save Hearing God’s Word Youth Mission Trip Testimony Dr.Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving Your Grace Is Enough Sent Into The World I Am Free Opportunities to Serve
Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocal & electric guitar, Cathy Ingram, Ruth Fristo, Cadie Gonzalez, Jack Welstead-vocals, Wendy O’Connor-vocal & acoustic guitar, Joe Kirby-bass guitar, Jami Fristo-drums, Daniel Kuchar-electric guitar, Terry Peterson-lights,Randal Kercher-media, Keith Nesja-audio New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
WHAT IF Sin Complicates Things? Colossians 1:16-18 on pages 1182-1183 (in the Bible located in the seat back pocket)
New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
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Next Steps Daily ponder the following statements and journal your thoughts and convictions. All sins are attempts to fill voids. Because we cannot stand the God shaped hole inside of us, we try stuffing it full of all sorts of things, but only God may fill it. Where do you run to find comfort, relief and/or control? “You and I were made not only to believe in God in some general way, but to love Him supremely, center our lives on Him above anything else, and build our very identities on Him…anything other than that is sin.” Kierkegaard What holds “trump” in your life (success, approval, applause, attention, winning, etc.)? When we turn good things into ultimate things, we are addicted and enslaved to them. Sin is turning good things into ultimate things. What good thing tends to become ultimate in your life? Our need for worth is so powerful that whatever we base our identity and value on we essentially “deify.” We will look to it with all the passion and intensity of worship, devotion, even if we think of ourselves as highly irreligious. What would be the root supplier of your feelings of value? Only if God is our ultimate good and life center, will we find our heart drawn out, not only to people of all families, races, and classes, but to the whole world in general. Who needs prayer and encouragement in your circle of relationships? This week, start your day out reading the following verses and asking God to help you center your thoughts, desires, actions, decisions, etc., all on Him. Pray that you will filter your moment by moment decisions by honoring God in all things. Colossians 1:16-18 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
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New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
Opportunities at New Cov MOPS Babysitting Fundraiser Are you and your spouse in need of a Date Night? Or maybe you’re a single Mom ready for a ladies night out but need a sitter for the kids? MOPS Moms are offering childcare Saturday June 28 from 5-9:00pm with check-in starting at 5:00pm in Discoveryland. We’ll have crafts, activities and snacks for the kids! A suggested donation of $10/child will help MOPS provide ministry and Bible study to Moms at New Cov. Please visit the table in the Gathering Space to sign up today or email [email protected]. Part Time Custodian Wanted. New Covenant is seeking a woman or man for a part time (15-25 hours per week) paid custodial position. This position requires that you be a regular attendee of New Covenant Community Church and be able to work a flexible schedule (evening, weekend & holiday hours will be required). Interested attendees can pick up a job description and employment application at the church office. All applications need to be returned to New Covenant by July 1. Questions, contact Steve at (402)484-5033 or [email protected]. What If...Class Discontinued Due to summer schedules, the What If... class has been discontinued for the summer. If you would still like to talk further about any of the topics discussed on Sunday mornings, please contact Pastor Brent at [email protected] and he will be happy to help continue the conversation. Look for new classes in early September. Youth All youth meet together during the 9:30am service throughout the summer. For up to date info on Youth happenings: MS: newcovflipsidems.weebly.com. HS: newcovflipside.weebly.com.
Sports N More Starts Tonight June 22-26, 6:00-8:30 If you haven’t already, be sure to register your 1st though 5th grader (as of fall 2014) for Sports N More! Either downstairs in Discoveryland or at www.newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore. It will be the best $16/camper you spend today! Each night from 6-8:30pm, campers will enjoy focusing on an event of their choice: Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading,Art, and new this year, Science Discovery Lab or Drama.They will also participate in both large and small group times that get them energized and learning about God and their faith in a new way. A family dinner is served each night of camp, from 5-5:45pm to make this event even easier for families to attend! (Donations are requested to help cover the cost of the meals.) Invite a friend and register today! Ladies Pinterest Night: July 18 Ladies! Mark your calendars! July 18 from 6-10 pm will be our next PINTEREST NIGHT!! We had such a great time at our last one, that you don’t want to miss this one. We will be making menu/message boards. Examples with supply lists will be on the Women’s ministry grids over the next few weeks or feel free to look for one on your own! If menu/message boards are not your thing, bring something else to work on.We want your fellowship! Next Family Sunday Worship Service will be July 27 Yoga Class: July 1 Yoga with Maranda is still going on this summer. Our next meeting is July 1. We gather in Discoveryland on selected Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. Enter through the north door. Cost is a free-will donation to bless our instructor. Contact [email protected] for more info or call the church office at 402.484.5033.
New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
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Count down: only 28 days until camp! Please find out ways you can help us out here in Lincoln. • To sign up go to http://vols.pt/UH134L. If you have questions, contact [email protected] Thank you!
NewCovChurch.org/TGLS Sign up now for the Global Leadership Summit webcast to be held here at New Covenant, August 14-15. New Cov regular attendees and members will receive special rates of $79 until July 25, after July 25 it will be $109. Visit our website and read about the great speakers who will be there, then click on ‘register here’ and enter code to receive our discount.
There is a huge need to care for hurting children in Nebraska. Christian Heritage turns away children every day because we do not have enough foster parents to care for them. Register for Christian Heritage’s summer foster care training class. Starting Tuesday, June 24th, 6:15 to 9:15 pm Hosted by Southwood Lutheran Church 9300 South 40th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 Please call Brian Berrier at (402)421-5426 to register. 4 New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
Volunteer Summer Sign Up
Please fill this out and drop it in the offering bag or sign up on the poster board in the Gathering Space or on line at www.newcovchurch.org. You will get an email confirmation. Instructions, materials and snacks will be provided for you. Name(s):_____________________________________ Phone: (402)________________________________ E-mail address:________________________________ I can serve______ (# of times) Sunday(s). Circle Date, Time and Area’s you’re available. June 29: 11:00 1 Helper in Toddler’s 2 Helpers in 1st-5th Class July 6: 9:30 1 Helper in Babies 1 Helper in 2’s 11:00 1 Teacher in 2’s 1 Helper in 3’s
1 Helper in 3’s
9:30 1 Teacher in 3’s 11:00 1 Helper in Toddler’s July 20: 9:30 1 Helper in Babies 1 Teacher and 1 Helper in 3’s 11:00 2 Helpers in Babies 2 Helpers in Toddlers 1 Teacher & 1 Helper in 2’s ******************************************************** For serving: July 27(Babies- 4’s only), August 3 and August 10, please fill out information below also. Circle time you can serve: Either Hour 9:30 only 11:00 only Circle areas you could serve: All Areas Babies Toddler’s Two’s 3’s 4’s 5’s/K 1st-5th: at 11:00 (1st-5th Grades at 9:30 Volunteer spots filled.) July 13:
In classroom: Teacher
Helper
Either
New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
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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 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.
CD’S 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 ÔZACHÕ ZACHARIASEN PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH
BRENT WATSON PASTOR OF SMALL GROUPS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS
TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS
SUNDAY MORNINGS
BETH HAASE
9:30 Service Worship Auditorium
11:00 Service Worship Auditorium
DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES
Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level
Discoveryland Babies-4th Grade Lower Level
GOVERNING BOARD
Youth Middle School & High School Flipside Adult Bible Connections Connection Class - 101/103
TRACY BAKER MARK ELLS TIM JOHNSON MEAGAN LIESVELD DARWIN REISWIG GREG THOMSEN BRETT YOHN
New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. Lincoln, Community NE 68516 | Church 402.484.5033 New| Covenant | June |22,newcovchurch.org 2014
June 22, 2014 New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service Welcome and Introduction Singing To God Welcome and Introduction 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Awesome Is The Lord Most High Mighty To Save Hearing God’s Word Youth Mission Trip Testimony Dr.Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving Your Grace Is Enough Sent Into The World I Am Free Opportunities to Serve
Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocal & electric guitar, Cathy Ingram, Ruth Fristo, Cadie Gonzalez, Jack Welstead-vocals, Wendy O’Connor-vocal & acoustic guitar, Joe Kirby-bass guitar, Jami Fristo-drums, Daniel Kuchar-electric guitar, Terry Peterson-lights,Randal Kercher-media, Keith Nesja-audio New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
WHAT IF Sin Complicates Things? Colossians 1:16-18 on pages 1182-1183 (in the Bible located in the seat back pocket)
New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
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Next Steps Daily ponder the following statements and journal your thoughts and convictions. All sins are attempts to fill voids. Because we cannot stand the God shaped hole inside of us, we try stuffing it full of all sorts of things, but only God may fill it. Where do you run to find comfort, relief and/or control? “You and I were made not only to believe in God in some general way, but to love Him supremely, center our lives on Him above anything else, and build our very identities on Him…anything other than that is sin.” Kierkegaard What holds “trump” in your life (success, approval, applause, attention, winning, etc.)? When we turn good things into ultimate things, we are addicted and enslaved to them. Sin is turning good things into ultimate things. What good thing tends to become ultimate in your life? Our need for worth is so powerful that whatever we base our identity and value on we essentially “deify.” We will look to it with all the passion and intensity of worship, devotion, even if we think of ourselves as highly irreligious. What would be the root supplier of your feelings of value? Only if God is our ultimate good and life center, will we find our heart drawn out, not only to people of all families, races, and classes, but to the whole world in general. Who needs prayer and encouragement in your circle of relationships? This week, start your day out reading the following verses and asking God to help you center your thoughts, desires, actions, decisions, etc., all on Him. Pray that you will filter your moment by moment decisions by honoring God in all things. Colossians 1:16-18 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
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New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
Opportunities at New Cov MOPS Babysitting Fundraiser Are you and your spouse in need of a Date Night? Or maybe you’re a single Mom ready for a ladies night out but need a sitter for the kids? MOPS Moms are offering childcare Saturday June 28 from 5-9:00pm with check-in starting at 5:00pm in Discoveryland. We’ll have crafts, activities and snacks for the kids! A suggested donation of $10/child will help MOPS provide ministry and Bible study to Moms at New Cov. Please visit the table in the Gathering Space to sign up today or email [email protected]. Part Time Custodian Wanted. New Covenant is seeking a woman or man for a part time (15-25 hours per week) paid custodial position. This position requires that you be a regular attendee of New Covenant Community Church and be able to work a flexible schedule (evening, weekend & holiday hours will be required). Interested attendees can pick up a job description and employment application at the church office. All applications need to be returned to New Covenant by July 1. Questions, contact Steve at (402)484-5033 or [email protected]. What If...Class Discontinued Due to summer schedules, the What If... class has been discontinued for the summer. If you would still like to talk further about any of the topics discussed on Sunday mornings, please contact Pastor Brent at [email protected] and he will be happy to help continue the conversation. Look for new classes in early September. Youth All youth meet together during the 9:30am service throughout the summer. For up to date info on Youth happenings: MS: newcovflipsidems.weebly.com. HS: newcovflipside.weebly.com.
Sports N More Starts Tonight June 22-26, 6:00-8:30 If you haven’t already, be sure to register your 1st though 5th grader (as of fall 2014) for Sports N More! Either downstairs in Discoveryland or at www.newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore. It will be the best $16/camper you spend today! Each night from 6-8:30pm, campers will enjoy focusing on an event of their choice: Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading,Art, and new this year, Science Discovery Lab or Drama.They will also participate in both large and small group times that get them energized and learning about God and their faith in a new way. A family dinner is served each night of camp, from 5-5:45pm to make this event even easier for families to attend! (Donations are requested to help cover the cost of the meals.) Invite a friend and register today! Ladies Pinterest Night: July 18 Ladies! Mark your calendars! July 18 from 6-10 pm will be our next PINTEREST NIGHT!! We had such a great time at our last one, that you don’t want to miss this one. We will be making menu/message boards. Examples with supply lists will be on the Women’s ministry grids over the next few weeks or feel free to look for one on your own! If menu/message boards are not your thing, bring something else to work on.We want your fellowship! Next Family Sunday Worship Service will be July 27 Yoga Class: July 1 Yoga with Maranda is still going on this summer. Our next meeting is July 1. We gather in Discoveryland on selected Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. Enter through the north door. Cost is a free-will donation to bless our instructor. Contact [email protected] for more info or call the church office at 402.484.5033.
New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
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Count down: only 28 days until camp! Please find out ways you can help us out here in Lincoln. • To sign up go to http://vols.pt/UH134L. If you have questions, contact [email protected] Thank you!
NewCovChurch.org/TGLS Sign up now for the Global Leadership Summit webcast to be held here at New Covenant, August 14-15. New Cov regular attendees and members will receive special rates of $79 until July 25, after July 25 it will be $109. Visit our website and read about the great speakers who will be there, then click on ‘register here’ and enter code to receive our discount.
There is a huge need to care for hurting children in Nebraska. Christian Heritage turns away children every day because we do not have enough foster parents to care for them. Register for Christian Heritage’s summer foster care training class. Starting Tuesday, June 24th, 6:15 to 9:15 pm Hosted by Southwood Lutheran Church 9300 South 40th Street Lincoln, NE 68516 Please call Brian Berrier at (402)421-5426 to register. 4 New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
Volunteer Summer Sign Up
Please fill this out and drop it in the offering bag or sign up on the poster board in the Gathering Space or on line at www.newcovchurch.org. You will get an email confirmation. Instructions, materials and snacks will be provided for you. Name(s):_____________________________________ Phone: (402)________________________________ E-mail address:________________________________ I can serve______ (# of times) Sunday(s). Circle Date, Time and Area’s you’re available. June 29: 11:00 1 Helper in Toddler’s 2 Helpers in 1st-5th Class July 6: 9:30 1 Helper in Babies 1 Helper in 2’s 11:00 1 Teacher in 2’s 1 Helper in 3’s
1 Helper in 3’s
9:30 1 Teacher in 3’s 11:00 1 Helper in Toddler’s July 20: 9:30 1 Helper in Babies 1 Teacher and 1 Helper in 3’s 11:00 2 Helpers in Babies 2 Helpers in Toddlers 1 Teacher & 1 Helper in 2’s ******************************************************** For serving: July 27(Babies- 4’s only), August 3 and August 10, please fill out information below also. Circle time you can serve: Either Hour 9:30 only 11:00 only Circle areas you could serve: All Areas Babies Toddler’s Two’s 3’s 4’s 5’s/K 1st-5th: at 11:00 (1st-5th Grades at 9:30 Volunteer spots filled.) July 13:
In classroom: Teacher
Helper
Either
New Covenant Community Church | June 22, 2014
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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 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.
CD’S 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 ÔZACHÕ ZACHARIASEN PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH
BRENT WATSON PASTOR OF SMALL GROUPS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS
TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS
SUNDAY MORNINGS
BETH HAASE
9:30 Service Worship Auditorium
11:00 Service Worship Auditorium
DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES
Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level
Discoveryland Babies-4th Grade Lower Level
GOVERNING BOARD
Youth Middle School & High School Flipside Adult Bible Connections Connection Class - 101/103
TRACY BAKER MARK ELLS TIM JOHNSON MEAGAN LIESVELD DARWIN REISWIG GREG THOMSEN BRETT YOHN
New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. Lincoln, Community NE 68516 | Church 402.484.5033 New| Covenant | June |22,newcovchurch.org 2014
