Glory Revealed December 15, 2013 New Covenant Community Church December 15, 2013
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 Invitation to Worship Tyler Larson-piano Singing To God Angels We Have Heard On High O Come All Ye Faithful Your Name (Christmas Version) Hearing God s Word Scripture, John 1:1-14 Dr. Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving The First Noel (Holy Is The Lord) Sent Into The World Opportunities to Serve Global Minute-Jeff & Diane Brown One of the reasons the Incarnation is so amazing is found in 1 John 1:1, where Jesus is described as that which our hands have touched. Maybe we can t come into contact with God in the same way this morning, but one day Jesus will wipe every tear from our eyes (Rev. 21:4). As we worship today, place your hope in Jesus who restores all things! Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocal, acoustic guitar, Marisa Ford & Gerit Schell-vocal, Dane Paulsen-bass guitar, Robert Kercher-drums, Daniel Kuchar-electric guitar, Terry Peterson-audio, Kevin Conway-media New Covenant Community Church December 15, 2013
GLORY REVEALED The Power of Preparation John 1:9-13, page 1062 (in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Beginning in eternity and moving to creation, Jesus, Who preexisted the creation of the world, Who has always existed, Who is the Speech of God, Who created all things, is pursuing a relationship with You! When you choose to follow Him, He redeems what He allows. As recipients, we have the privilege of bringing Heaven to those around us. New Covenant Community Church December 15, 2013 1
Next Steps John 1:8 He himself (John) was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God Re-read verses 8-9 Our role in life is much like John's, which was/is to point people to Jesus. Read John 1:15,19-26 Would that be true of you this past week in your interactions with others? Are others being pointed away from you and towards Christ? Did you give people heaven? Re-read 1:10-11 What are you facing right now which is a deterrent to you being in awe by the magnificence and greatness of the story of Jesus pursuing you? Muse on the following characteristics of Jesus: He is: Timeless, The Final Authority, The Architect of all that is, THE Lifeline for all humanity, Total Truth & Without Flaw, The Initiator of Relationships, Willing to Adopt you, The Light in your darkness. Read what John concluded about Jesus found in John 3:30 Christ > You or Christ < You? As you carry the light bulb with you this week, let it be a reminder every time you see/feel it of the characteristics of Jesus listed above. Wallpaper your mind with those characteristics. Let those characteristics color the way you think, make decisions and interact with those around you, all of whom desperately need Jesus, beginning with those at home. I have consistently found that when I focus on meeting the needs of others, my problems don't go away but I am a much different person inside and out. 2 New Covenant Community Church December 15, 2013
Opportunities at New Cov Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Two services to choose from, 3:30 or 5:00pm. Come join us and invite your family and friends to join you in worshipping the new born King. One Service December 29th We will be having a combined service December 29 at 10:30am. There will be Discoveryland for all ages. Youth will not be meeting. GIFTS WITH A MISSION (Last day to buy for our agencies) December 15 For the past 10 years, Gifts with a Mission has given countless grateful hearts the opportunity to share the Love of Christ with the less fortunate in our community. Make your selection from the gifts displayed in the gathering space or make a cash donation and we will make the selection for you. Sign your name to the attached gift tag. Your name makes this gift special to the recipient. Pay for your purchase at the register near the coffee bar. We accept Cash/ Check/Credit/Debit. Your gift will be delivered to the agency of your choice. Sunday AM Seminar, Dec. 15 & 22 Understanding and Recognizing Domestic Abuse, 9:30 in Room 101-103, instructor-larry Pickrel Larry is an abuse educator for Bryan Hospitals. He will discuss how to recognize abuse and come along-side someone in an abusive situation, as a follower of Jesus. Youth Middle School meets at 9:30am and High School at 11:00am, in the Flipside. Students will not meet on Wednesday nights again until January 8. For more Middle School information check in at newcovflipsidems.weebly.com. More High School information can be found at newcovflipside.weebly.com. End of Year Giving All checks need to be postmarked by December 31, 2013. Our offices will be closed December 24-January 1. If bringing your check by the office, please call and set up a time for someone to assist you. We will be checking the answering machine daily. Online Giving There are several ways to give automatically to New Covenant. 1. Our preferred method. If you have access to bill-pay through your bank you can set up New Covenant as a payee. You don t need an account number from us to set this up. You can choose to make a one time gift or recurring donations. 2. The next option is to set up automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Please check with your bank to make sure they identify your money as it goes into another account so you will receive credit for your donation. You will need a routing and account number from us. This also is usually a free service to you and to us. 3. The third option would be to go to newcovchurch.org and use our online giving through PayPal to give to New Covenant. You can use your credit or debit cards with this process. You do not have to set up your own PayPal account. Whether you give by check or online we want you to know that your giving is appreciated. Call Denise at 402-484-5033 for further instruction or information if needed. Discoveryland Volunteers Are you wanting to make a difference for Christ? Come checkout Discoveryland by volunteering a Sunday or two. See if this is the place for God to shine through you. Sign up on a communication card or contact beth@newcovchurch.org. New Covenant Community Church December 15, 2013 3
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Incarnational Christmas Just a few things still needed. Dont pass up an opportunity to serve. Assistant: 1 needed Dec. 19th 1 needed (For Crisis Pregnancy Center) Help make Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center's Staff Appreciation Party a success by setting up, serving and cleaning up. Party will be held at Berean Church. Contact Candace Butt for more info: phone 402-613-8673 or email candace@newcovchurch.org. Goulash: Dec. 19th 1needed (For Crisis Pregnancy Center) Serve up your best goulash! We would like to serve a couple of bowls of goulash to the 30 volunteers/staff for their luncheon. Please deliver hot to Berean Church. Use north entrance, once inside turn to the left. Please arrive at 11:45 or sooner. Contact Candace Butt with any questions at candace@newcovchurch.org. Bread Sticks or Garlic Bread Dec. 19th 4 needed (Crisis Pregnancy Center) Serve up your best Italian bread (or buy it!) We would like to serve a few breads to the 30 volunteers/staff for their luncheon, so please make sure your bread will serve at least 10 people. It can be bread sticks, garlic rolls or bread or a family favorite! Please deliver hot to Berean Church around 11:45, use the north entrance, once inside turn to the left. If bringing to Berean church hot is an issue for you, you can bring it to New Cov before Wed. the 18th and someone will deliver it for you. Mark it for Crisis Pregnancy Center luncheon. Name: Email Phone # Comments: Or go to newcovchurch.org and click on Volunteer Spot on the Incarnational Christmas site to sign up. Thank you for volunteering. New Covenant Community Church December 15, 2013 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-4th Grade Lower Level TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS BETH HAASE DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENÕS MINISTRIES GOVERNING BOARD Youth Middle School-Flipside Adult Bible Connections Understanding and Rocognizing Dosmestic Abuse- Room 101/103 Luke Room-107 Solo Moms-Room 105 Youth High School-Flipside TRACY BAKER MARK ELLS KEVIN HORN 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 December newcovchurch.org 15, 2013