New Covenant Community Church | May 17, 2015

May 17, 2015

New Covenant Community Church | May 17, 2015

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 GodSing and ShoutMy First Love

You Make Me Brave

Hearing God’s WordTim Johnson,Senior Pastor

Responding Through GivingTrust

Sent Into The WorldOpportunities to Serve

Child DedicationIn Christ Alone

Worship Team MembersBret Welstead-lead vocals & acoustic guitar, Marisa Ford & Katelyn Sims-vocals, Jami Fristo-drums, Joe Kirby-bass guitar, Colin Flynn-mandolin, Abby Lantis-violin & piano, Terry Peterson-media, Gary Stephens-audio, Jeff Stock-lights

Transforming our world through Jesus by connecting, developing, and mobilizing people for God’s glory.

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YIELDBelieve

1 Peter 1:1-12 (on page 1220 in the Bible located in the seat back pocket)

Message Notes

newcovchurch.org/give

At the heart of why people believe or disbelieve in God, why people grow or decline in character, why God becomes more or less real to us— is our approach to life in all seasons. When we look to the Bible to understand this deep pattern, we see that the great theme of the Bible itself is how God brings fullness of joy not just despite hard seasons but through all seasons including the more difficult times, just as Jesus saved us not in spite of but because of what He endured on the cross.

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Next Steps

Opportunities to Serve

@timsjohnsonkbj @newcovlincoln

Respond to the following:

How do you respond when hard seasons hit and it seems that God is “absent?”

How do you respond when others don’t understand your commitment to Jesus?

What steps do you take to resist giving up and losing hope when you are struggling?

In verse one of 1 Peter 1, Peter referred to himself as one who is called by Jesus, under the orders of Jesus. We are all driven and/or called by someone/something. Who/what is presently calling “the shots” in your life?

Do you worry about your eternal destination? Re-read verse four. How would being secure about your eternal destination change your outlook if you are in a hard season of life right now?

Do verses 6-7 sound like a “pipe dream” when it comes to the outlook we should have during hard seasons? When was the last time, if any, that those verses were true about a hard season you encountered?

That “pipe dream” can be a reality if faith in God is embraced. 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.The Hebrew background for the word “believe” refers to a person in a stable stance, their feet positioned so they could not be pushed over. It came to be used metaphorically for someone who was dependable, loyal, or trustworthy. The Greek equivalent is translated into English by the terms "faith," "believe," and "trust," “rely,” “hope.” Biblical faith/trust is not primarily something we do, but someone in whom we put our trust. It is God's trustworthiness, not ours, which is the focus. The focus is not on the abundance or intensity of human faith, but the object of that faith.

Re-read verses 8-9 which talk about the outcome of believing, trusting, relying, hoping and leaning on Christ.

Make time this week to contact a mature follower of Christ and share your responses to these Next Steps.

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Youth All youth will meet during the 9:30am service. Today we will be celebrating our Graduating Seniors. Come and honor those who are graduating. Current Youth Ministry info can be found at newcovflipside.com.

Friendly Faces at New CovWe all have one! Are you willing to share yours? We would love to have you join us on a Hospitality Team to create a welcoming and friendly environment here at New Cov. Teams serve once every 4 weeks. Ask a Hospitality Team member (wearing yellow badges) about why they serve God and others in this way. Staff point of contact is Zach at zach@newcovchurch.org. We are looking forward to you joining us.

Coffee Barristas NeededDo you enjoy your morning cup of coffee here at New Cov? Would you help us prepare and serve those wonderful cups of coffee? We need several people to fill out our team. Please contact Harold Baker for more info and to volunteer at 402-450-7534 or haroldbaker53@ymail.com.

Old Testament Tabernacle Comes To Life: June 5-14The interactive walkthrough of a life-sized replica of the Israelite Tabernacle is returning to Lincoln June 5-14! The truths of the Tabernacle are life-changing. Don’t miss this opportunity for a tangible, multi-sensory experience of worship and communion with God and His desire to dwell among us. Reserve a tour time at yfclincoln.org.

Global Leadership Summit August 6-7Global Leadership Summit will once again be simulcast to New Cov on August 6-7. Some of the speakers will be Ed Catmull, Disney’s President and co-founder of Pixar Animation; Brian Houston, Pastor of Hillsong Church; Sheila Heen, Founder of Triad Consulting Group and on the faculty of Harvard Law School, plus many, many more. Register early and receive New Cov’s special rates. To sign up go to newcovchurch.org/tgls and use passwordCost is $89 before July 7 and $119 thereafter.

Internal Happenings at New Cov

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Support our Royal Family Kids

Here are some other ways to get involved with Royal Family Kids Camp which is July 20-24:

• Volunteer to be a counselor or be on staff. Must be at least 18 yrs of age - you’re never too old! This requires an interview, background checks and two day training on June 13 & 14.

• Volunteer to help out at camp (no background checks or training required).

• Monday – help out at the Beach Party, July 20 at 4:00• Wednesday, July 22 at 3:30 –

1. Help the girls pick out a dress for their birthday party 2. Do alterations to the dresses or boys clothing3. Manicures for the girls4. Help style girl’s hair5. Help decorate for the birthday party6. Help the boys with archery and bb guns from 12:30 – 3p7. Help decorate the flatbed to transport kids to the party8. Help supervise boys at lake, while girls are dressing up

• Donate boy’s vests, shirts, ties, slacks and jackets (sizes 6-14 youth needed).

• Cash donations! We still have kids to send to camp and supplies to purchase.

• Pray! Please pray that God will send us the kids that need to be there and the finances and counselors we need to make this happen.

• Camp is located 90 minutes from Lincoln. We do not disclose the location of the camp until closer to the date. We encourage carpooling. If you need more information or are interested in any of the above areas, please email Tracy at tracy@newcovchurch.org. Please put CAMP in the subject line.

Local Serving Opportunities

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Global Serving Opportunities

SPORTS ‘N’ MORE SPORTS ‘N’ MORE

June 14th- 18th

First - Fifth Grades

Campers get their choice of activity:Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading,

Art, Drama, or Discovery Lab

Plus, play a 'Creative & Crazy Challenge Game' each night of camp!

Cost  includes:  camp,  t-­‐shirt,  water  bottle  &  snacks!  A  family  dinner  will  be  offered  each  night  of  camp  from  5-­‐5:45pm  with  a  donation.  

Only $16 per camper!

New  Covenant  Community  Church  6000  So.  84th  Street  

Lincoln,  NE  68516  402-­‐484-­‐5033  

Visit  our  website  to  register  at  newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore  

Campers get their choice of activity:Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading,

Art, Drama, or Discovery Lab

Plus, play a 'Creative & Crazy Challenge Game' each night of camp!

Cost  includes:  camp,  t-­‐shirt,  water  bottle  &  snacks!  A  family  dinner  will  be  offered  each  night  of  camp  from  5-­‐5:45pm  with  a  donation.  

Only $16 per camper!

New  Covenant  Community  Church  6000  So.  84th  Street  

Lincoln,  NE  68516  402-­‐484-­‐5033  

Visit  our  website  to  register  at  newcovchurch.org/sportsnmore  

(fall of 2015)

6-8:30pmJune 14th- 18th

First - Fifth Grades(fall of 2015)

6-8:30pm

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TRACY BAKER

MARK ELLS

TIM JOHNSON

MEAGAN LIESVELD

DARWIN REISWIG

GREG THOMSEN

BRETT YOHN

9:30 ServiceWorshipAuditorium

DiscoverylandBabies-5th gradeLower Level

YouthAll Youth-Flipside

Adult Bible ConnectionsConnection Class Room 101/103

11:00 ServiceWorshipAuditorium

DiscoverylandBabies-5th gradeLower Level

WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR SUNDAY MORNING WITH US.

Welcome to New Covenant Community Church!

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

SUNDAY MORNINGS

New Covenant Community Church6000 S. 84th St. | Lincoln, NE 68516 | 402.484.5033 | newcovchurch.org

GOVERNING BOARD

DR.TIM JOHNSONSENIOR PASTOR

CRAIG ‘ZACH’ZACHARIASEN

PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND GLOBAL OUTREACH

BRENT WATSON

PASTOR OF ADULTDISCIPLESHIP

BRET WELSTEAD PASTOR OF WORSHIP AND

CREATIVE ARTS

TROY HELLER PASTOR OF STUDENTS

BETH HAASE

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’SMINISTRIES