New Covenant Community March 15, 8, Church 2015 March 15, 2015
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 Come Thou Fount Come Thou King Great Things (Worth It All) Sweetly Broken Hearing God s Word Dr. Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor Communion Forgiven Forever How He Loves Responding Through Giving Opportunities to Serve Sent Into The World Child Dedication 11:00am Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocal and electric guitar, Cathy Ingram, Merlyn Docter, Pam Bristol, Steve Mills-vocals, Dane Paulsen-bass guitar, Jami Fristo-drums, Gary Stephens-electric guitar, Russ Ehrisman-audio, Terry Peterson-media, Dave Lais-lights, Keith Nesja-announcements New Covenant Community Church March 15, 2015
RESCUED-PURSUED Forgiven (Colossians 1:21-23 on pages 1183 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Message Notes New Covenant Community Church March 15, 2015 1
Next Steps Psalm 103:11-12 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Jeremiah 31:34 (NLT) And I will forgive their wickedness and will never again remember their sins. Ephes. 1:7 (NLT) He is so rich in kindness that He purchased our freedom through the blood of His Son, and our sins are forgiven. (Msg) we re a free people free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! Col. 1:14 (NLT) God has purchased our freedom with His blood and has forgiven all our sins. Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 2:12 I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. John 10:27-30 (NLT) My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow Me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them away from Me, 29 for My Father has given them to Me, and He is more powerful than anyone else. So no one can take them from Me. 30 The Father and I are one. Romans 8:38-39 (NLT) And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love. Death can t, and life can t. The angels can t, and the demons can t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can t keep God s love away. 39 Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Peter 1:4 (NLT) For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for His children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. Romans 11:29 (NLT) For God s gifts and His call can never be withdrawn. What were the recurring themes you saw in these verses? When you read through these verses that say your sins are forgiven and forgotten, what thoughts come to mind? Is there one particular sin you have committed that does not fall under these verses? Do you believe that God has some arbitrary system where He classifies your sins by how bad they are? Regardless of your answer, what do you base your beliefs on? In light of these verses, what do you believe God is trying to reveal to you? and reveal about ALL your sins? What would it take for you to align your thinking to these verses to allow these verses to trump your sin management system? @timsjohnsonkbj @newcovlincoln 2 New Covenant Community Church March 15, 2015
Internal Happenings at New Cov (continued on page 4) Youth All Youth meet Sundays during the 9:30am service in the Flipside. Middle School & High School meet Wednesday nights. Current Youth Ministry info can be found at www.newcovflipside.com. Coffee & Donut Sales Today for Mission trip to Chicago You can buy coffee in 12oz. pkgs. or K-cups. Purchase coffee in the Gathering Space and donuts outside the Flipside to help our students raise funds for their mission trip. Last Week to Purchase Discounted Women of Faith Tickets Our $30 discount is only good through March 21 and then tickets need to be purchased directly through Women of Faith at full price. Ordering your tickets is super easy. Just go on the church website: newcovchurch.org/ WOF. If you need to purchase them using cash or check you can contact Denise in the church office and she can take care of you. This year they are not offering any seating cheaper than the $77 which will go up to $107 at the end of March so get your order in! Discover New Cov Class, March 29 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 March 29 from 12:30-2:30pm in the Flipside. Join us in Room 203 and then be our guest at the Youth Pancake Feed right after our second service. RSVP to 402-484-5033 or email: sara@newcovchurch.org. Please come join us and meet our staff. *If childcare is needed please let us know before March 29. Part Time Custodian Needed 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 and be able to work a flexible schedule (some evening, weekend & holiday hours will be required). Interested attendees can pick up a job description and employment application at the church office. Questions? Contact Steve at 402-484-5033 or steve@newcovchurch.org. Check Out Our New Online Giving with Churchteams! Online Giving is a fast, easy and secure way to help you be consistent in your giving commitment. Just follow the steps below to setup your one-time or recurring offerings: Click the online giving link on our church s website: newcovchurch.org/giving. Enter your email address to create an account or to login with your existing email. Select your name or enter your name/address if prompted for it. Choose contribution type (echeck or debit/credit card). Follow prompts. What you will need to have on hand: Checking Account Number Bank Routing Number Debit Card Questions about online giving, contact denise@newcovchurch.org or call the office at 402-484-5033. New Covenant Community Church March 15, 2015 3
Internal Happenings at New Cov (continued from page 3) Friendly Faces Here at New Cov We all have one! Will you be willing to share yours? We are putting together our Hospitality Teams for the current year. We would love to have you join us...welcome and connect guests and regular attenders during Sunday worship services. Our goal is to create a welcoming and friendly enviroment where the good news of Jesus is heard. Interested and want to know more? Ask a Hospitality Team member (wearing yellow badges) about why they serve in this way. Staff point of contact is Zach at zach@newcovchurch.org. Looking forward to you joining us in serving others. Local Opportunities Royal Family Kids Benefit Auction Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:00 for viewing) at the Cornhusker Marriott. Please help Royal Family KIDS send abused and neglected children (ages 6-12) to camp this year! This all volunteer group will have tickets for sale in the Gathering Space or online at newcovchurch.org and click on the RFK slide. Support us by: Buying tickets for the auction ($30) Sponsorships Own a business? - donate goods or services - or ask your workplace to donate Volunteer at the auction If you are a business and are interested in donating goods or services, please stop by the table or call Sue Ford at 402-440-1323. Thank you! Stuff the Bus for Friendship Home! April 11 and 12 We will be stationed at all Lincoln Walmart and Sam s Club stores collecting new, basic needs items for the victims of domestic violence at Friendship Home. The amount of donations we receive depends on YOU! Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift at Stuff the Bus this year. 300 volunteers are needed to hand out needs lists to customers, accept donations, sell raffle tickets and share information about Friendship Home. Be a part of this heartwarming experience and sign up by contacting Tracy at tracy@newcovchurch.org. Sign Up and Serve Fresh Start Reserve any Sunday in 2015 to provide, prepare and enjoy Sunday Dinner with the residents of Fresh Start Home. Gift cards are available through a grant recently awarded to Fresh Start to assist with food cost. For details contact lalanne@newcovchurch.org. This is a great way to show Christ s love to these women and get to know them. 4 New Covenant Community Church March 15, 2015
Global Opportunities Appetite For Education Sign-up Today Each year New Covenant supports a school in Asia where children receive support to provide clothes, food and school supplies. This past year one of the items they received was new sweaters. Just $10 a month means the difference of a child being able to attend school and learning to read and write. Your support supplements the ability for these parents to feed their children and encourages them to let them attend school. These children will never forget the generosity of a friend so far away who cares enough about them to invest in their future. AN EDUCATED WORLD IS A SAFER WORLD! Tear off here and place in offering bag or turn into information desk Yes, I / We would like to sponsor child/children at $10 per month for 10 months, March-December 2015 Date Email Address Name Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Work Phone( ) Check your payment plan: We will pay by month or all at once Thank You For Making a Difference!!! You may also go online to newcovchurch.org/giving to set up your one-time gift of $100 OR recurring 10 months at $10. New Covenant Community Church March 15, 2015 5
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 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 11:00 Service Worship Auditorium Discoveryland Babies-5th grade Lower Level TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD Youth All Youth-Flipside Adult Bible Connections Connection Class Room 101/103 Legacy Journey Room 107 Immovable Core Room 105 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 68516 Church 402.484.5033 March 15, newcovchurch.org 2015