B T CAMP A Study of First John February 9, 2014 New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014
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 We Lift You Up Glory In The Highest All Must Be Well Hearing God s Word Dr. Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor Responding Through Giving Offering Endless Light Child Dedication (9:30 Service) Sent Into the World 10,000 Reasons Opportunities to Serve Worship Team Members Bret Welstead-lead vocal, acoustic guitar, Shari Sanne, Pam Bristol, & David Tien-vocal, Dane Paulsen-bass guitar, Jami Fristo-drums, Daniel Kucharelectric guitar,tyler Larson-audio, Terry Peterson-media, Geoff Bristollights New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014
BOOT CAMP Your Foundation Matters 1 John 1:1-10, page 1228 (in the Bible located in the seat back pocket) Dr. Tom Osborne will be speaking Sunday, February 16 in both services. Invite a friend. New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014 1
Next Steps The author John is confronting some false teaching that was creeping into the churches. The issues he was addressing were: 1. A denial of the incarnation and uniqueness of Jesus Christ. 2. A denial of the centrality of Jesus Christ in salvation (Atonement for all sin). 3. A lack of an appropriate Christian lifestyle (How to deal with sin in a believer's life). 4. An emphasis on knowledge (often secret) only. 5. A tendency toward exclusivity ( A believer's relationship with the non believing world). This week, read through the entire five chapters of 1 John in one setting several times, looking for common themes, recurring statements/words, and keeping in mind the purpose of the letter (see above). 1 John 1:1-10 Why did John begin his comments by addressing the "timeless" element of Jesus (Jesus predates creation) as a foundation for everything else he was going to say? Presently, what would your core foundation/value system be (win at all cost, survive the week, find a spouse, get healthy, etc.)? Your foundation matters because everything else in your life takes it's cue from that core. Your core/foundational belief system trumps in your life. John is going to make a case for Jesus to be that core/foundation in a believer's life. Therefore, it would be very important to have a correct understanding of Jesus. John states that it is in Jesus that everything finds clarity and meaning (see verse 5). What would it look like for you to let Jesus bring light to the "dark" areas of your life? Any area of your life where you are trying to make life work apart from Christ would be considered "dark." Take time for some introspection looking for any areas that are Christless and confess that to God and invite Him to enter those areas. Helpful resources: biblegateway.com, freebiblecommentaries.org, Through the Bible Commentary J. Veron McGee, Boice Expositional Commentary 1 John, Be Real (Be Series) Warren, English Standard Version Study Bible 2 New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014
Opportunities at New Cov Youth Middle School Youth meet today at 9:30am in the Flipside. Middle School Wednesday night Explosion meets in the Flipside, from 6:30-8:00pm. High School Youth meet today at 11:00am in the Flipside. We will meet Wednesday nights at Cavion s (5131 S. 90th) 7-8:30pm. More High School info at newcovflipside.weebly.com. Coffee & Donut Sales for Mission trip to Louisville will start next week. You will be able to 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. Coffee Baristas Needed Do you love your morning coffee? Would you enjoy helping others to enjoy their Sunday morning coffee also? We are in need of Coffee Baristas to serve on our coffee bar team. If interested please contact Zach at zach@newcovchurch.org. Or write it on your communication card and Zach will contact you. Beyond Wellness Women s Group Wanting to learn how to lean on God s power vs your will power? We have two different opportunities to help you strengthen that area of your life. Beginning Tuesday evening February 11 at 7:30 we start a 40 day journey to a healthier life through Rick Warren s The Daniel Plan. This program will focus on the five essentials: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus & Friends. Feel free to pick up your own copy of the book and read chapters 1-3 before the meeting on Tuesday. On Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6:30 we also have a 50 minute workout session. Yoga with Maranda is our focus on Tuesdays, while Zumba with Candace or Strength Conditioning & Cardio will be the focus on Thursday Eve. Cost is a free will donation to bless our volunteer instructors. Note: The Daniel Plan and the workouts are two different programs available for women to connect with each other and to God. Contact Penny Stephens at penny@newcovchurch.org or call the office at 402-484-5033 to let us know you will be joining the group(s) and so we can pray for you! Are You Called to be a Foster Parent? There is a huge need to care for hurting children in Nebraska. Christian Heritage turns away children every day because we do not have enough Christian foster parents to care for them. Children are waiting for families. Maybe God is calling you! Register for Christian Heritage s February foster care training class. You must be trained in order to be prepared for what God may call you to. Tuesday, February 18, 6:15-9:15pm. Hosted by Calvary Community Church, 4400 N. 1st Street, Lincoln, NE 68521. Contact Brian Berrier at (402)421-5437 to register or fill out a foster care inquiry form at chne.org Life Shift 2 for Men Do you sometimes feel like your life is set on cruise? Join us in the Flipside on Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm as we consider turning off the cruise control and shifting our lives into high gear for the adventure God created us to live. Lonnie Berger, author of Every Man A Warrior, will be the guest speaker for the evening and will challenge us to make that spiritual shift. We ll have plenty of food, a chili contest and time to connect with other guys. For more information email men@newcovchurch.org. To sign up go to newcovchurch.org/lifeshift or sign up at the table in the Gathering Space. New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014 3
Is Is coming to New Covenant Community Church New Covenant Community Church February February 9 through 9 thru April April 66 Sunday Sunday Evenings Evenings 6:30 6:30-8:30pm - PM in in the the Flipside Flipside This changes EVERYTHING! Your money. Your story. Your life. Learn God s ways of handling money with Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University! The average turnaround is $8,000 in just the first three months! more info Cost: $100 per kit or couple Contact: Cost: FPU@newcovchurch.org $100 per kit or couple Call: Contact: 402-484-5033 FPU@newcovchurch.org Sign Call: up: www.newcovchurch.org/fpu 402-484-5033 or sign up in Gathering Space this Sunday Childcare provided daveramsey.com/findaclass 4 New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014
Sunday Morning Seminars Begins February 2 (welcome anytime) Connection Class: Marty Norton, Don Lamphere, Dan Olson Topic for next session is How to Overcome Fear. Room 107 The Holy Spirit and His gifts: Brett Yohn, Brent Watson and others Who is the Holy Spirit? How do we relate to Him? What are spiritual gifts and how do we know which ones we have? This class will cover these questions and more. Come deepen your relationship with God as you get to know the Spirit. Room 101/103 February 16-March 2 Astronomy & the Bible: Dan Delzell, This seminar will look at how the universe confirms what the scriptures tell us about God. Room 102 You are invited to join MOPS at New Covenant Community Church 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, January-May, 9:30am-11:00am Breakfast and Coffee! While moms are in a Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting their children are lovingly cared for in the moppets program. Moms experience authetic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope. All the help you need to help you be the best mom possible. For more information contact Ruth at mops@newcovchurch.org.... Serving children brings them Jesus love and it can bring you smiling faces and a good story or two to tell at lunch :) Name: E-mail Day phone number: You ll be contacted to confirm details of serving. Please circle dates and position you can join us in Discoveryland. Thanks! Helper in the 1st-4th Room once a month at 9:30am Feb.-May Teacher and Helper in the 3 s Room once a month at 9:30am Feb.-May Teacher and Helper in the 3 s Room once a month at 11:00am Feb.-May Feb. 23 Preschool Large Group Leader at 11:00m New Covenant Community Church February 9, 2014 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 Astronomy & the Bible 102 Holy Spirit & His Gifts-101/103 How to Overcome Fear-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 February newcovchurch.org 9, 2014