Sunday Worship Service. Singing To God Cannons Psalm 92:1-4 I Sing The Mighty Power Of God Psalm 104:1,33-34 Great Are You Lord

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1 September 11, 2016 New Covenant Community Church September 11, 2016

2 Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God s glory. N E W C O V E N A N T C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H Sunday Worship Service Singing To God Cannons Psalm 92:1-4 I Sing The Mighty Power Of God Psalm 104:1,33-34 Great Are You Lord Hearing God s Word Dr. Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving Broken Together Baptism (9:30 service) Sent Into the World Opportunities To Serve Great Things Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-vocals & acoustic guitar, Marisa Ford & Shari Sanne-vocals, Joe Kirby-bass guitar, Scott Gaylord-drums, Brent Watson-electric guitar, Derrick Isaacs-lights, Terry Peterson-media, Scott Fisher-audio New Covenant Community Church September 11, 2016

3 The Power of a Focused Life Choosing to Invest in Broken People 1 Corinthians 7: 1-25 (located on page 1146 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Message Notes Rarely does anyone set out to drift away from their marriage. Drifting never happens intentionally. It always happens unintentionally. In the ocean we take our eyes off the focal point, we stop paddling, and we simply float off course in the current because we are no longer thinking about trying to stay where we are. Drifting in life happens much the same way it does in the ocean. We take our eyes off our values, we stop putting effort to our marriages, and we get sucked up into the current of busyness and distraction. Before you know it you are no longer accomplishing what we were formerly New Covenant Community Church September 11,

4 Next Steps If you have found yourself experiencing marriage drift here are three questions to help you get back to where you need to be. 1. Ask the why question! Why has your marriage drifted? 2. Ask the what question! Once you know why, you can determine what you need to be doing to get back on course the what question will help you determine your priorities. 3. Ask the how question! You are now able to decide how you will do it. A plan to accomplish your priorities will help you get your marriage back on track. Adapted from For accountability purposes, make contact with a mature follower of Jesus whom you respect and talk about your commitment to stop drifting. Here is a suggested plan from Michael Hyatt: michaelhyatt.com/how-to-become-your-spouses-best-friend.html 1. Make a list of what you would want in a best-friend. If you were going to advertise on Craig s List for a best friend, what would the ad look like? Perhaps it might look like this: Wanted: Best Friend Prospective candidates will: Make me feel good about being me. Affirm my best qualities (especially when I am feeling insecure) Call out the best in me, and hold me accountable to the best version of myself. Listen without judging or trying to fix me. Give me the benefit of the doubt. Extend grace to me when I am grumpy or having a bad day. Remember my birthday, favorite foods, music, and art. Know my story and love me regardless. Spend time with me, just because they enjoy my company. Speak well of me when I am not present. Serve me with a joyful spirit and without complaining. Speak the truth to me when no one else will. Never shame me, diminish me, or make me feel small. Become excited about what I am excited about. Celebrate my wins! 2. Now become that person for your spouse. That s right. Turn the table. Make this a list of the kind of friend you will become. I can promise you this: anyone who does half of these kinds of things will have more friends than he or she knows what to do with. But what if you focused this effort on your spouse? Think of the possibilities. 3. Keep sowing the seeds, until the relationship blossoms. How long will it take to create this kind of relationship? It all depends on where you are starting. For some it might be several months. For others, it might take years. Friendships are like gardens; they must be cultivated. The key is to be consistent and persistent without expectations. This is really nothing more than the application of the Golden Rule to marriage: Do to others what you would want them to do to you (Luke 6:31). New Covenant Community Church September 11, 2016

5 Happenings at New Cov Help FRESH START Celebrate! Fresh Start Home is celebrating 25 years of helping homeless women achieve self-sufficiency. They have asked the New Cov family to provide centerpieces for the banquet. The Welcome Basket (personal hygiene items) and the Housewarming Basket (basic supplies for new apartment) will be those centerpieces prior to being given to the residents. Please help them celebrate by purchasing one of these lovely baskets in the Gathering Space. Group Connect, September 18, 7:00PM There is no better way to grow your relationship with Christ than in a small group. Group Connect is the easiest way to get connected. You will be able to meet group leaders and ask questions before you decide to join or not. You will also be able to meet others who are looking for a group. Register online at newcovchurch.org/groups or in the Gathering Space. Student Ministry All youth meet in Flipside at 9:30AM. Middle School & High School meet Wednesday nights. This Wed. Sept. 14 Middle School youth will be attending the Silver Ring Thing from 6:30-8:30PM at Berean. Current Youth Ministry info can be found at newcovflipside.com. Mug and a Muffin, September 24, 9:00AM Jenni Watson will be hosting September s Mug and a Muffin. We will be meeting at her home here in Lincoln. We hope you can make it. Bring your mug and come ready for a fun time together. The GRANDS Pizza and Movie Night, Saturday, September 24, 6:00PM. Come join the GRANDS for pizza and a movie, pizza will be supplied. Bring a salad or dessert to share at the Spauldings, 7920 Waterford Circle. After a time of visiting and eating, we will watch the movie, God Is Not Dead #2. Let us know if you can join us. rosaul@frii.com. Foster Stories, September 27, 6:15PM Foster Stories is a one night informational meeting to be held at First Free Church, 3280 S. 84th, for people to come and learn more about caring for children in the foster care system. The evening will include a free dinner, foster care presentation, Q & A session and current foster parents sharing experiences. Sign up on-line at fosterstories.org or call New Fall Discoveryland Schedule 9:30AM: Birth through 5 year olds AND Grade School (K-5th) 11:00AM: Birth through 5 years olds ONLY New Covenant Community Church September 11,

6 Happenings at New Cov (Continued) Coming Events for International Student Fellowship ISF Friday-Sept. 16: Small groups meet in homes. We need leaders and homes in which to meet. Friday-Sept. 23: ISF Dinner & Fun at Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege. Need side dishes and people to sit at table and mingle with students. Sign up on the following page to help with these events. Place in offering bag or hand in at the Information Desk. Thank you! Financial Peace University, September 18, 9:30 AM Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 9 lesson, money-management course taught by America s most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more. Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/fpu2016. Don Montgomery will be in the Gathering Space to answer any questions or sign you up for either class. The Legacy Journey, September 18, 6:30PM The Legacy Journey is a 7 lesson biblically based study that will give you practical steps to build wealth, be truly generous and learn how to leave your family financially secure for generations to come. Sign up online at newcovchurch.org/legacy2016. Don Montgomery will be in the Gathering Space to answer any questions or sign you up for either class. Financial Tip of the Month: Attend the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University or take the next step and attend The Legacy Journey. Before you speak, listen, Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, newcovchurch.org/giving investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give. ~ William A Ward 4 New Covenant Community Church September 11, 2016

7 God can use you to reach out to International Students right here in Lincoln. We are looking for volunteers who will: Bring a dish of food to a regular Friday Night Dinner Pick up students for an event, or bring them to church on Sunday Volunteer to be an English Conversation Partner Share a hobby or interest with a new friend Invite a student into your home for a meal, share your culture Fill out the information below and we ll guide you to the next step Name: Address: Phone Number: Contact Ron and Judy Spaulding with any questions ron@isfunl.org or call New Covenant Community Church September 11,

8 Welcome to New Covenant Community Church! WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY MORNING WITH US. 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 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. COMMUNICATION CARD 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 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 SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-5th grade Lower Level Youth Middle School and High School Youth in Flipside Adult Bible Connections Room 101/103 Study of Matthew 11:00 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-5 year olds Lower Level Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God s glory. TROY HELLER PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD TRACY BAKER MARK ELLS TIM JOHNSON MEAGAN LIESVELD DARWIN REISWIG GREG THOMSEN BRETT YOHN New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th New St. Covenant Lincoln, Community NE Church September 11, newcovchurch.org 2016