September 13, 2015 New Covenant Community Church September 13, 2015

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1 September 13, 2015

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 New Doxology My Lighthouse Oceans Hearing God s Word Dr. Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving Enter This Temple Sent Into The World Opportunities To Serve The Glory Of It All Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocal & acoustic guitar, Colin Flynn-vocal & mandolin, Marisa Ford, Katelyn Sims-vocals, Dane Paulsen-bass guitar, Terry Petersonaudio, Patrick Wright-media, Andrew O Connor-lights

3 ALIGNED Thinking, Loving and Living More Like Jesus John 15:1-5, 8; Galatians 5:22-23 (on page ; 1171 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Message Notes To Transform our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God s Glory The vision God has given us as a church should lead to action. What is your part of the vision? Today as you leave, pick up a balloon in the Gathering Space. Inflate the balloon (but DON T tie it!) and write a few words on the balloon with a sharpie to answer one of the following questions: In what way am I passionate about serving because of how God has wired me? What has God equipped me especially to do in the world around me? How do I want to bring justice, or peace, or healing to our community? Write your first name, too. Let the ink dry on the balloon, then carefully deflate the balloon and leave it in the basket provided. We have a special use for the balloons on Sept. 20. If you want to think more about the questions before answering, take a balloon with you, complete this next step at home, and bring it back by 1

4 Next Steps John 15:1-5, 8 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing 8 This is to my Father s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Underline every reference to connecting (abiding) and developing (bearing fruit) in the above passage. It is God s desire and design that we would keep developing (fruit producing) which means that we think, love and live more like Jesus. God desires to mold you into the person He wants you to be. This can only happen as you and I give God s desire and design full scope in our lives full scope staying meaningfully connected and let Jesus do the development. One of the best descriptors of Christ-like characteristics (fruit) is in the following: Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self- control. There is a day coming when you could look like the above! Whenever you find yourself wanting the impact/outgrowth/result of connecting with Jesus while simultaneously being too busy to connect with Jesus, you have moved towards disconnection. Everything rises and falls on connecting with Jesus. Thinking, living and loving like Jesus rises and falls on connecting with Jesus. Connecting/Developing Opportunities Re-engage in consistent, lingering Bible reading (Read John 15 and Galatians). Pursue a Small Group this semester you need them and they need you (contact Pastor Brent at brent@newcovchurch.org to sign up). Make contact with a more mature follower of Jesus and have a connecting/developing conversation with them. 2

5 Internal Happenings at New Cov Operation Christmas Child Kick-off, September 15, 7:00pm We are hosting a rally and training for anyone who wants to learn more about Operation Christmas Child. If you are considering throwing a packing party, this would be a great event to attend. You will learn about resources that are available and much more. Worship Team Auditions - Saturday, September 19 If you are gifted to help lead New Cov in worship or inspire through creative arts, please contact me to schedule an audition for the October 2015 through January 2016 season. Auditions will be held Saturday, September 19th, from 9:00am-noon. You must sign up for an audition ahead of time by contacting me at bret@newcovchurch.org or call the church office at All-In Service, September 20, 9:30am On September 20 we wll have one service at 9:30 am that will culminate our Aligned series. There will be full Discoveryland that day. We will end our service with another church hang out time with snow cones and plenty of time to connect. Discover New Cov Class,September 27 Want to learn more about New Cov, how to get involved, become a member or just find out what we re all about? This informal class will meet September 27 from 12:30-2:30pm in the Flipside. A light lunch will be served. RSVP to or sara@newcovchurch.org. Please come join us and meet our staff. *If childcare is needed please let us know before September 20. Small Groups Our small groups start up the week of September 13th with our first study, Just Walk Across the Room. If you weren t able to make our GroupConnect event, you can still sign up. You can fill out the group interest form at newcovchurch.org/groups or you can contact pastor Brent at brent@newcovchurch.org. Student Ministry Youth meet in the Flipside at 9:30am Sunday morning. Wednesday nights Middle School Explosion, 6:30-8:00pm in the Flipside. High School small groups, 7:00-8:30pm at 5131 S. 90th St. To stay current on the Youth Ministry schedule check out newcovflipside.com. Books for Free or a Small Donation We have a collection of books from Small Group studies that we are giving away or for a small donation of up to $5. Check out the table in the hallway between the Gathering Spaces. 3

6 Internal Happenings at New Cov Pray for East Asia Team This October 9-18 we have a team going to East Asia. Cancace Butt, Annika & Stephanie Kuchar, Dane Paulsen, Pat Root and Tim Johnson will all be going to share the name of Jesus to those who have never heard His name before. Your prayers are needed as they prepare numerous stories to share, raise $3,000 each and get their visas approved. International Student Fellowship, September 25, 6:00-9:00pm UNL is attended by over 3000 international students from all over the world. ISF s purpose is to provide friendship, spiritual and cultural activities to International Students at UNL. The next regular ISF event will be a big group event - September 25 - where the students are invited to a time of food, fellowship and familiarization with American culture and a Christian message. The event will be held at Capitol City Christian Church. Join us and have an opportunity to influence the world without leaving Lincoln. American volunteers needed to bring food and engage in conversations with the students. Contact Ron & Judy Spaulding or rosaul@frii.com, or Zach at Zach@newcovchurch.org. newcovchurch.org/giving 4

7 support control plan Change Your Money. CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Applying God s word to your money... This nine-week class willl show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and more! action tools enthusiasm class details Sunday Mornings September 27-November 22 9:15am in Room 107, Cost $100 (scholarships available) Contact: Don Montgomery at fpu@newcovchurch.org Grow it. Live it. Share it. Living and Leaving a Legacy More Info Sunday Evenings, Sep. 27-Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Flipside Cost $110, contact Don Montgomery at fpu@newcovchurch.org daveramsey.com/legacy 5

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. You will be given 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 BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND CREATIVE ARTS SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-5th grade Lower Level Youth All Youth-Flipside 11:00 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-4th grade Lower Level TROY HELLER PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD Adult Bible Connections Connections Class Room 101/103 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS CREW 6:15-8:00pm, lower level Kindergarten-5th grade newcovchurch.org/crew Youth Middle School-6:30-8:00pm in Flipside High School-7:00-8:30pm at 5131 S. 90th St. newcovflipside.com 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 newcovchurch.org 13, 2015