September 15, 2013 New Covenant Community Church September 15, 2013

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1 September 15, 2013

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 Desert Song All Must Be Well Hearing God s Word Dr. Tim Johnson Senior Pastor Baptism Beneath The Waters (I Will Rise) Responding Through Giving 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Sent Into The World Opportunities to Serve Child Dedication 11:00 service Worship Team Members Bret Welstead--lead vocal and acoustic guitar, Cathy Ingram, Steve Mills & Ruth Fristo-vocal, Jami Fristo-drums, Jacob Kruse-bass, Justin Klemsz, Mark Horanelectric guitar, Terry Peterson-media, Tyler Larson-audio

3 REBUILDING WHAT S BROKEN Go Public (Acts 8:26-40, page in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) 1

4 To Be or not To Be Baptized? Next Steps Why Should We Be Baptized? To follow the example set by Jesus (Mark 1:9) Because Christ commands it (Matthew 28:19-20) Baptism demonstrates to others that we are followers of Jesus (Acts 8:36-38; 18:8) What is the Meaning of Baptism? Baptism is a symbol illustrating the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a visual object lesson of what Christ did for us (Colossians 2:12) Baptism also illustrates what happens when we commit our lives to Christ and ask Him to be the leader of our lives. It portrays dying to an old way of life and being born to a new life in Christ (Romans 6:4) Does Baptism Result in Salvation? Absolutely NOT!!! Baptism only illustrates outwardly what has happened inwardly. Please note: only faith in Christ saves you (Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10,13). When Should you be Baptized? After you have believed in Jesus Christ as your savior and have committed your life to Him, then you should be baptized. Every baptism in the New Testament occurred after the person had consciously committed their life to Christ (Acts 2:41; 8:12-13, 38; 10:46-48; 16:14-15; 18:8). What about Sprinkling? New Covenant Community Church practices immersion (under water) for the following reasons: Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion. The Greek word Baptizo literally means to dip or plunge under. That word is used to describe that act. The Greek words Cheo which means to pour, Raino which means to sprinkle, and Hudraino which means to use water regardless of the manner are never used in the Bible in connection with baptism. Jesus was baptized by immersion (Matthew 3:13-16; Mark 1:10). Sprinkling was introduced in 251 AD with the baptism of Novation who was sick. It was called clinical baptism as it was reserved for the sick those who could not be immersed. Gradually, through the years, sprinkling became amatter of convenience and replaced immersion for many denominations. This mode of baptizing (immersion) is not an issue to go to war over. This may be one of those issues that we would agree that we disagree on and move on to more important ways of living for Christ. What About Infant Baptism? Many denominations today practice infant baptism. At New Covenant, we reserve baptism for those who have made a personal commitment to Christ as their Savior. We do encourage parent/child dedications where the parents commit their child to God and commit to rear their children in a Godly home with Biblical values. If you were baptized as a baby, or were baptized before you committed your heart to Christ, you are welcome to be baptized again as an expression of your love for Christ. What other verses would be helpful for further study? Matthew 3:13-16; Mark 1:5; Luke 3:21; John 3:22-23; Acts 2:38, 41; Acts 8:12,13; 36-38; 9:18; 10:48; 16:15,33; 18:8; 19:5; 22:16; Romans 6:3; 1Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27 2

5 Opportunities at New Cov Mark your Calendar!!! October 6 Better Together Celebration (All New Cov Worship, Cook Out and Recreation) Oct. 6 One 10:30 a.m. 11:45 Church Wide Cook Out 12:30 Let the Games Begin Men s Movie Tuesday Have you been missing our movie nights? This month on Tuesday, September 24 we will be seeing the movie Unstoppable at the Lincoln Grand Theater downtown. We ll see the showing closest to 7:00pm. RSVP if you plan on attending or for more information contact Darwin Reiswig at mensmovie@newcovchurch. org. MOPS You are invited to join New Covenant MOPS/ MOMS this fall for our theme study: A Beautiful Mess, which reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. Fall meetings begin Thursday, September 19, 9:00-11:00am at New Covenant Church and continue the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of each month. The semester fee is $35 which includes your study book, meeting fees and child care. Fall Women s Bible Studies Beginning Tuesday, October 22, 12:45pm in Room 105, The Genesis Project by Chris Brown. Homework each week will be to watch the video from Chris s North Coast church. Tuesday we will meet to discuss it. Facilitated by Sara Christensen. More info at sara_c@windstream.net. International Student Fellowship (ISF) ISF is in full swing at the University of Lincoln.. These students are from all over the world. Activities for September include: September 20, 6:00pm: Large Group Gathering at Capitol City Christian Church. Food and transportation help needed or just come visit and see what goes on. If able to help call Ron and Judy at or Zach at zach@newcovchurch.org. Operation Christmas Child Movie Night, September 23, 7-8:30pm Be inspired by DVD clips that share the OCC mission, open forum to exchange favorite ideas and tricks and tips for filling your boxes. GO Boxes and free resources will be available. RSVP by September 16 to Sue Thomsen, or her at suethomsen@neb.rr.com. Youth Middle School at 9:30 in the Flipside and High School at 11:00am. Middle School Explosion Wednesdays in the Flipside, 6:30-8:00pm. High School Small Groups meet Wednesdays at 5131 S. 90th St., 7-8:30pm. Check newcovflipside.weebly.com for more information. Townhouse Lots For Sale New Covenant has 4 townhouse lots for sale at 6001, 6005, 6007, 6011 Laroche Rd (East of New Cov on Foxtail Dr.) If you have interest or would like more information please contact Zach at zach@ newcovchurch.org. 3

6 Opportunities to Serve If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: Child Advocacy Center Jill jill@smallvoices.org Good Neighbor Center Tom tmnranda@hotmail.com Friendship Home Lauren laurenp@friendshiphome.org Fresh Start Check the kiosk in the Gathering Space for opportunities or contact Jeri jerim@freshstarthome.org Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center Kim kimmmccarthy@hotmail.com Tabitha s Meals on Wheels Deb deb.vandyke-ries@tabitha.org Child Advocacy Center s Monster Dash at Roca Berry Farm will need volunteers for the 5th annual Monster Dash Fun Run -- a 5K or 1 mile fun run at Roca Berry Farm on September 28. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the one mile starts at 8:15 a.m. Of course, participants are welcome too! Contact Information: Rebecca Christensen, rebecca@smvoices.org or Please report any volunteer hours for any place that you volunteer (except Project Serve hours) to Tracy Christensen at overthehill2soon@yahoo.com or Thank you! LAST CHANCE LADIES, INVITE A FRIEND AND SIGN UP TODAY! 4

7 New Covenant Community Church 9:30am Sunday Morning Adult Classes all Classes Begin September 15 Immovable Core - Dr. Brett Yohn 9:30am - Room 102 (8 weeks) Designed for those who are just beginning to grow in their relationship with Christ, this class will show how the Old Testament repeatedly points to Jesus and how the Bible communicates one consistent message from Genesis to Revelation. It is great for getting a handle on the big picture of relating to God. Prophecy and the End Times - Steve Ingracia, Greg Thomsen, Dan Delzell 9:30am - Room 101/103 (8 weeks) It seems like everyone is talking about some kind of apocalypse these days - environmental, alien, viral, financial, zombie, the list goes on and on. This class will take a look at what the prophetic writings in the Old and New Testaments have to say about both the culmination of history and how we are to live today. The Gospel of Luke - Marty Norton, Don Lamphere 9:30am - Room 107 This class will journey through the gospel of Luke highlighting JesusÕ teaching about discipleship - both what it means to be a disciple and what methods we can employ to make disciples. For More Information Contact: brent@newcovchurch.org or

8 Welcome to New Covenant Community Church! W E A R E G L A D Y O U H A V E C H O S E N T O S P E N D Y O U R S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W I T H U S. INFORMATION General information about New CovenantÕs many programs and ministries are available at the Information Center in the lobby. 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. CDÕS We have CDÕs of todayõs 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/media. 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 SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-5th Grade Lower Level Youth Middle School in the Flipside Adult Bible Connections Room :00 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-4th Grade Lower Level Youth High School in the Flipside TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD TRACY BAKER MARK ELLS KEVIN HORN TIM JOHNSON MEAGAN LIESVELD DARWIN REISWIG GREG THOMSEN BRETT YOHN New Covenant Community Church 6000 S. 84th St. Lincoln, NE newcovchurch.org