Worth Fighting For
Worth Fighting For
June 24, 2012
Welcome to NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service Singing To God The Time Has Come Let God Arise All For You Better Is One Day
Hearing God’s Word Fighting For Friendships Dr.Tim Johnson Senior Pastor
Responding Through Giving Holding the Key
Sent Into The World Announcements Child Dedication (11:00 service)
Worship Team Members
David Tien-lead worshipper, Pam Bristol-vocal, Jami Fristo-drums, Jacob Kruse-bass guitar, Tyler Larsen-electric guitar, Keys-Jeremy Pape, Terry Peterson-audio, Grady Milhon-video, Geoff Bristol-lights New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
Fighting For What Matters Fighting For Friendships (Mark 1:1-12 on page 991 in the Bible in the seat back pocket)
“Don’t believe something just because you want to, and don’t embrace an idea just because you’ve always believed it. Believe what is biblical. Test all your assumptions against the precious words God gave us in the Bible.” Francis Chan “God, I want to know what is true. I know I have cravings that sway and distort my ability to reason.You promise that Your Holy Spirit will guide me into all truth. I pray that He will now. I don’t want to be wrong. I don’t want to be deceived by others or myself. You alone possess all truth, and I want to be on Your side. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear. Give me courage to live and speak what is right no matter the cost. I don’t want to believe anything about You that is not true. Amen.”
New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
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Next Step When you heard the question, “Could it be that God has put you here to influence the eternal destiny of others?” What thoughts came to mind? Respond to the following statements: • People rarely drift into community…people rarely drift into anything worthwhile and certainly the evil one will do all he can to keep us from intersecting with God! He wants us to drift…drifting means lack of purpose and direction. Community takes chunks of unhurried time…you can’t do community in a hurry, you can’t listen in a hurry, you can’t carry someone’s mat in a hurry and you certainly can’t be carried in a hurry. • Nenri Nouwen says, “Community is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives.” • The people in Mark 2:1-12 understood the power of community and little did they know that the decision to invite this guy to their small group, or to join this guy’s small group, would have eternal ramifications. There is untapped power in community. Have you ever thought that the physical and spiritual health of someone might be closely tied to interaction with you? • Every time the former paralyzed man sees his mat, he remembers a small band of friends that crashed through a ceiling for him. His greatest gift humanly speaking was not his legs…it was his friends. There’s no gift like community. • To fail to prize community, to tolerate disunity with the people whom God loves, to run from unity, or to do things that could lead to disunity is utterly unthinkable. To allow or contribute to disunity in this fellowship is to be fundamentally at odds with the purpose of God in human history. It may be common in our world, but it is not normal in God’s eyes. What barriers keep you from pursuing community with a few other people? What “mat” do you have that you use as an excuse to avoid pursuing close friendships? What “mats” of others are keeping you from pursuing close friendships? Respond to the following: • Apathy… “standing knee-deep in the river and dying of thirst.”
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New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
Opportunities at New Cov CBE Survey If you participated in the Community Bible Experience we would love your feedback. We have a short survey that takes less than a minute to complete.You can find it on the web at surveymonkey.com/s/NVY9J7V Thanks in advance for your help! COFFEE BAR WORKERS NEEDED We are in need of workers for our morning coffee bar. You would work one Sunday per month. Please contact us by emailing [email protected] or call the church office, 402.484.5033. Gobal Leadership Summit August 9-10, 2012 You’re Invited to gather with thousands of leaders across North America for The Global Leadership Summit. Commit now to be a part of this annual event designed to stretch and challenge you with world-class speakers, interactive dialogue and practical training. We are pleased to host The Global Leadership Summit 2012 in downtown Lincoln at the Grand Manse. Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/tgls. Men’s Movie Tuesday’s Enjoy movies? In the month of July we’ll be seeing two movies “GI Joe:Retaliation” on Tuesday, July 3 and “The Dark Knight Rises” on Tuesday, July 24 at the Lincoln Grand Theater downtown. We’ll see the showing closest to 7:00PM. After the movie, we’ll walk over to Starbucks for some coffee and discussion. For more information, or to get on the Movie Tuesday e-mail list, contact Darwin Reiswig at mensmovie@newcovchurch. COMING IN JULY Gifts with a Mission. Watch for it in the gathering space! Gifts with a Mission meets the most immediate needs of, Child Advocacy Center, Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center, Friendship Home, & Good Neighbor Center.
TODAY! Group Leader’s/Keelan’s Appreciation Lunch If you have lead a small group in the last year, please come join us TODAY for lunch from 12:15-2:00PM. It is our way of saying, “Thank you!” for your time and investment in others this past year. We will also spend some time recognizing Danny and Marilyn Keelan for their work with Celebrate Recovery over the past five years, so if you are a friend of the Keelan’s please join us as well.
Silent Auction for Art
During our services on Hebrews 11, Kevin Johnson produced two paintings to reflect the message entitled “Wandered the Desert” and “Home in the Promised Land.” They represent the highs and lows of faith, and the fact that God is present in the midst of whatever we go through. TODAY, June 24, two prints of each will be available for silent auction bidding. All bids must be placed in the Gathering Space. All proceeds will go towards the ministry of New Cov.
ICON KEY
CONNECT DEVELOP MOBILIZE
New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
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More Opportunities at New Cov To the Ends of the Earth! Julia Catsinas, daughter of Jim and Ramona Catsinas, has accepted a position with the Wycliffe Associates organization to serve as a teacher of missionary children, a combination 3rd and 4th grade classroom, in a Central Asian country for one year. She will be leaving on August 1, 2012 and is in the process of raising prayer and financial support. Today about 350 million people do not have any Scripture in their language. Wycliffe’s vision is to see the Bible accessible to all people in the language they understand best. As a teacher, Julia will help make it possible for missionary families to more effectively do what God has brought them there to do—translate God's word into native languages bringing eternal hope to the people of that land! If you would like to join JuIia in this venture and be a part of what God is doing in Central Asia she needs people who will pray for her and those who can help her raise financial support ( $12,820 annually or $1,068 a month) for her first year travel costs and living expenses. If you are willing to partner with Julia, you can contact her at (402)430-6367 or [email protected]. She would love to meet and talk with you to let you know more specifically where she is going and the work that Wycliffe is doing.
Sports ‘N’ More: Spiritual & Athletic Training for Life at New Covenant July 22-26!
Looking for a summer camp that accommodates your kids’ different interests and your family’s busy schedule? Then mark your calendars for July 22-26 from 6-8:30PM and register to be part of Sports ‘N’ More at New Covenant! All 1st through 5th graders (as of fall 2012) are invited to take part in this exciting week of outrageous fun that’s all about Jesus! Campers choose between soccer, flag football, cheerleading, and art. (All skill levels welcome!) There will also be fun and games, rally times, and snacks for everyone to enjoy! A family dinner will be provided from 5-5:45PM, with a donation, each night of camp! Volunteers are needed and childcare is available! Register early to get the best price and don’t forget to invite a friend! June 24 - July 1 cost is $20/camper July 2 - July 8 cost is $22/camper July 9 - July 15 cost is $24/camper July 16 - July 22 cost is $26/camper Receive $1 off each child when registering siblings! Registration forms are located in the gathering space, church office, or register on-line at newcovchurch.org. Contact Tracie Welstead with any questions at 742-0436 or [email protected].
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New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
Please sign up to serve the children in Discoveryland. You may drop this form in the offering bag OR in the Gathering Space. July 1 9:30
Name Ph# and e-mail
July 1 11:00
Babies
Two’s
2
4’s
5’s/K
5’s-Kindergarten
Name Phone # and e-mail
3rd – 5th Special Needs July 8 9:30
Name Ph# and e-mail
July 8 11:00
Toddlers
3’s
Twos
4’s
3’s
5’s/K
Name Phone # and e-mail
5’sKindergarten Special Needs July 15 9:30
Name Ph# and e-mail
July 15 11:00
Toddler’s
Two’s
2
4’s
4’s
5’sKindergarten
5’sKindergarten
1st/2nd
Name Phone # and e-mail
Special Needs
New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
5
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
Please take a moment to fill out the
CovenantÕs many programs and
Communication Card in the seat back
ministries are available at the
pocket in front of you and drop it in
Information Center in the lobby.
the offering bag. Let us know how we might serve you and pray for you.
OUR PASTORS DR. TIM JOHNSON SENIOR PASTOR
FAMILIES We have excellent child care for
CDÕS
infants and small children during all
We have CDÕs of todayÕs message and
CRAIG ÔZACHÕ ZACHARIASEN
services. A host can help you with room locations.You will be given a
past Sunday messages available in the lobby at the Information Center. First
PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH
beeper so you will know immediately time guests may stop by for a if your child needs you.
complimentary copy. You may also listen to the sermon on line at newcovchurch.org/media.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
BRENT WATSON PASTOR OF SMALL GROUPS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
BRET WELSTEAD
9:30 Service
11:00 Service
Worship Auditorium
Worship Auditorium
Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level
Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level
Adult Bible Connections Youth Study: Community Bible Experience Middle School High School Room 101 Flipside
PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS
TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS
BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES
Solo Moms Room 105
New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. | Lincoln, NE 68516 | 402.484.5033 | newcovchurch.org
June 24, 2012
Welcome to NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service Singing To God The Time Has Come Let God Arise All For You Better Is One Day
Hearing God’s Word Fighting For Friendships Dr.Tim Johnson Senior Pastor
Responding Through Giving Holding the Key
Sent Into The World Announcements Child Dedication (11:00 service)
Worship Team Members
David Tien-lead worshipper, Pam Bristol-vocal, Jami Fristo-drums, Jacob Kruse-bass guitar, Tyler Larsen-electric guitar, Keys-Jeremy Pape, Terry Peterson-audio, Grady Milhon-video, Geoff Bristol-lights New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
Fighting For What Matters Fighting For Friendships (Mark 1:1-12 on page 991 in the Bible in the seat back pocket)
“Don’t believe something just because you want to, and don’t embrace an idea just because you’ve always believed it. Believe what is biblical. Test all your assumptions against the precious words God gave us in the Bible.” Francis Chan “God, I want to know what is true. I know I have cravings that sway and distort my ability to reason.You promise that Your Holy Spirit will guide me into all truth. I pray that He will now. I don’t want to be wrong. I don’t want to be deceived by others or myself. You alone possess all truth, and I want to be on Your side. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear. Give me courage to live and speak what is right no matter the cost. I don’t want to believe anything about You that is not true. Amen.”
New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
1
Next Step When you heard the question, “Could it be that God has put you here to influence the eternal destiny of others?” What thoughts came to mind? Respond to the following statements: • People rarely drift into community…people rarely drift into anything worthwhile and certainly the evil one will do all he can to keep us from intersecting with God! He wants us to drift…drifting means lack of purpose and direction. Community takes chunks of unhurried time…you can’t do community in a hurry, you can’t listen in a hurry, you can’t carry someone’s mat in a hurry and you certainly can’t be carried in a hurry. • Nenri Nouwen says, “Community is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives.” • The people in Mark 2:1-12 understood the power of community and little did they know that the decision to invite this guy to their small group, or to join this guy’s small group, would have eternal ramifications. There is untapped power in community. Have you ever thought that the physical and spiritual health of someone might be closely tied to interaction with you? • Every time the former paralyzed man sees his mat, he remembers a small band of friends that crashed through a ceiling for him. His greatest gift humanly speaking was not his legs…it was his friends. There’s no gift like community. • To fail to prize community, to tolerate disunity with the people whom God loves, to run from unity, or to do things that could lead to disunity is utterly unthinkable. To allow or contribute to disunity in this fellowship is to be fundamentally at odds with the purpose of God in human history. It may be common in our world, but it is not normal in God’s eyes. What barriers keep you from pursuing community with a few other people? What “mat” do you have that you use as an excuse to avoid pursuing close friendships? What “mats” of others are keeping you from pursuing close friendships? Respond to the following: • Apathy… “standing knee-deep in the river and dying of thirst.”
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New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
Opportunities at New Cov CBE Survey If you participated in the Community Bible Experience we would love your feedback. We have a short survey that takes less than a minute to complete.You can find it on the web at surveymonkey.com/s/NVY9J7V Thanks in advance for your help! COFFEE BAR WORKERS NEEDED We are in need of workers for our morning coffee bar. You would work one Sunday per month. Please contact us by emailing [email protected] or call the church office, 402.484.5033. Gobal Leadership Summit August 9-10, 2012 You’re Invited to gather with thousands of leaders across North America for The Global Leadership Summit. Commit now to be a part of this annual event designed to stretch and challenge you with world-class speakers, interactive dialogue and practical training. We are pleased to host The Global Leadership Summit 2012 in downtown Lincoln at the Grand Manse. Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/tgls. Men’s Movie Tuesday’s Enjoy movies? In the month of July we’ll be seeing two movies “GI Joe:Retaliation” on Tuesday, July 3 and “The Dark Knight Rises” on Tuesday, July 24 at the Lincoln Grand Theater downtown. We’ll see the showing closest to 7:00PM. After the movie, we’ll walk over to Starbucks for some coffee and discussion. For more information, or to get on the Movie Tuesday e-mail list, contact Darwin Reiswig at mensmovie@newcovchurch. COMING IN JULY Gifts with a Mission. Watch for it in the gathering space! Gifts with a Mission meets the most immediate needs of, Child Advocacy Center, Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center, Friendship Home, & Good Neighbor Center.
TODAY! Group Leader’s/Keelan’s Appreciation Lunch If you have lead a small group in the last year, please come join us TODAY for lunch from 12:15-2:00PM. It is our way of saying, “Thank you!” for your time and investment in others this past year. We will also spend some time recognizing Danny and Marilyn Keelan for their work with Celebrate Recovery over the past five years, so if you are a friend of the Keelan’s please join us as well.
Silent Auction for Art
During our services on Hebrews 11, Kevin Johnson produced two paintings to reflect the message entitled “Wandered the Desert” and “Home in the Promised Land.” They represent the highs and lows of faith, and the fact that God is present in the midst of whatever we go through. TODAY, June 24, two prints of each will be available for silent auction bidding. All bids must be placed in the Gathering Space. All proceeds will go towards the ministry of New Cov.
ICON KEY
CONNECT DEVELOP MOBILIZE
New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
3
More Opportunities at New Cov To the Ends of the Earth! Julia Catsinas, daughter of Jim and Ramona Catsinas, has accepted a position with the Wycliffe Associates organization to serve as a teacher of missionary children, a combination 3rd and 4th grade classroom, in a Central Asian country for one year. She will be leaving on August 1, 2012 and is in the process of raising prayer and financial support. Today about 350 million people do not have any Scripture in their language. Wycliffe’s vision is to see the Bible accessible to all people in the language they understand best. As a teacher, Julia will help make it possible for missionary families to more effectively do what God has brought them there to do—translate God's word into native languages bringing eternal hope to the people of that land! If you would like to join JuIia in this venture and be a part of what God is doing in Central Asia she needs people who will pray for her and those who can help her raise financial support ( $12,820 annually or $1,068 a month) for her first year travel costs and living expenses. If you are willing to partner with Julia, you can contact her at (402)430-6367 or [email protected]. She would love to meet and talk with you to let you know more specifically where she is going and the work that Wycliffe is doing.
Sports ‘N’ More: Spiritual & Athletic Training for Life at New Covenant July 22-26!
Looking for a summer camp that accommodates your kids’ different interests and your family’s busy schedule? Then mark your calendars for July 22-26 from 6-8:30PM and register to be part of Sports ‘N’ More at New Covenant! All 1st through 5th graders (as of fall 2012) are invited to take part in this exciting week of outrageous fun that’s all about Jesus! Campers choose between soccer, flag football, cheerleading, and art. (All skill levels welcome!) There will also be fun and games, rally times, and snacks for everyone to enjoy! A family dinner will be provided from 5-5:45PM, with a donation, each night of camp! Volunteers are needed and childcare is available! Register early to get the best price and don’t forget to invite a friend! June 24 - July 1 cost is $20/camper July 2 - July 8 cost is $22/camper July 9 - July 15 cost is $24/camper July 16 - July 22 cost is $26/camper Receive $1 off each child when registering siblings! Registration forms are located in the gathering space, church office, or register on-line at newcovchurch.org. Contact Tracie Welstead with any questions at 742-0436 or [email protected].
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New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
Please sign up to serve the children in Discoveryland. You may drop this form in the offering bag OR in the Gathering Space. July 1 9:30
Name Ph# and e-mail
July 1 11:00
Babies
Two’s
2
4’s
5’s/K
5’s-Kindergarten
Name Phone # and e-mail
3rd – 5th Special Needs July 8 9:30
Name Ph# and e-mail
July 8 11:00
Toddlers
3’s
Twos
4’s
3’s
5’s/K
Name Phone # and e-mail
5’sKindergarten Special Needs July 15 9:30
Name Ph# and e-mail
July 15 11:00
Toddler’s
Two’s
2
4’s
4’s
5’sKindergarten
5’sKindergarten
1st/2nd
Name Phone # and e-mail
Special Needs
New Covenant Community Church | June 24, 2012
5
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
Please take a moment to fill out the
CovenantÕs many programs and
Communication Card in the seat back
ministries are available at the
pocket in front of you and drop it in
Information Center in the lobby.
the offering bag. Let us know how we might serve you and pray for you.
OUR PASTORS DR. TIM JOHNSON SENIOR PASTOR
FAMILIES We have excellent child care for
CDÕS
infants and small children during all
We have CDÕs of todayÕs message and
CRAIG ÔZACHÕ ZACHARIASEN
services. A host can help you with room locations.You will be given a
past Sunday messages available in the lobby at the Information Center. First
PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH
beeper so you will know immediately time guests may stop by for a if your child needs you.
complimentary copy. You may also listen to the sermon on line at newcovchurch.org/media.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
BRENT WATSON PASTOR OF SMALL GROUPS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
BRET WELSTEAD
9:30 Service
11:00 Service
Worship Auditorium
Worship Auditorium
Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level
Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level
Adult Bible Connections Youth Study: Community Bible Experience Middle School High School Room 101 Flipside
PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS
TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS
BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES
Solo Moms Room 105
New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. | Lincoln, NE 68516 | 402.484.5033 | newcovchurch.org
