New Covenant Community Church | February 5, 2017

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Worship Team Members

Bret Welstead-vocals & electric guitar,

Wendy O’Connor-vocals & acoustic guitar,

Justin Kercher & Abby Lantis-vocals,

Dane Paulsen-bass, Scott Gaylord-drums, Martha Nelson-piano

Keith Nesja-audio, Andrew O’Connor-lights, Randal Kercher-mediashout/video

Sunday Worship Service

Singing To God

New Doxology

My First Love

Desert Song

Jesus We Love You

Hearing God’s Word

Dr. Tim Johnson

Senior Pastor

Responding Through Giving

Love Restores

Sent Into the World

Opportunities To Connect

My First Love

Transform 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

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Build Up: How God Strengthens the Church

The Sign of Maturity

1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 (located on page 1152 in the Bible located in

the seat back pocket)

Message Notes

Jesus, right now, I trust my current situation to You. I confess, it’s so easy to focus on my

current situation and leave You out. I admit I need rescue and hope. So here I am. I lay

my past, present, and future wide open before You. Thank You for giving Your life for

me, paying the full balance of my sins by dying on the cross, rising from the grave and

offering to redeem me. I choose to follow You. Amen

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Next Steps

“Spiritual gifts, no matter how exciting and wonderful, are useless and even

destructive if they are not ministered in love. In all three of the “body” passages

in Paul’s letters (1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4), there is an empha-

sis on love. The main evidence of maturity in the Christian life is a growing

love for God and for God’s people, as well as a love for lost souls. It has

well been said that love is the “circulatory system” of the body of Christ.”

Warren W Wiersbe.

The purpose of spiritual gifts is the building up of the church (1 Cor. 12:7; 14:3,

5, 12, 17, 26). This means we must not think of ourselves, but of others; and

this demands love. Read 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 carefully and compare this with

the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22–23. Take note that all of the char-

acteristics of love show up in that fruit. This is why love edifies: It releases the

power of the Spirit in our lives and churches. As you read through the charac-

teristics of love, remember that they are the revealers of what is driving you.

The goal is not to work on one of the aspects/characteristics listed but to be

more and more under the influence of the presence of Christ. The more you

are under the influence/leadership of the Holy Spirit, the more you will be like

Jesus.

Being a disciple is best explained in what is referred to as the Great Command-

ment. In Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest command-

ment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

“The Great Commandment is all about being in right relationships. The first

goal of a disciple is not doing; it is being rightly related to God, to yourself, and

to others. When you are being rightly related to God, self, and others, you will

naturally help others to experience the same thing. Doing comes out of the

overflow of being!” impactdisciples.com

Read Ephesians 5: 15-18, John 3:30 and John 15:5-8

Take the gifts assessment found at newcovchurch.org/gifts and sign up to attend

the gifts class offered February 12/19 offered at 9:30 & 11:00.

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Discover New Cov, March 5, 12:30PM

Are you new to the New Cov family? Or have you attended for a few years and

want to make New Cov your church home? Perhaps you just want to know

more about us? Here is your chance. Come meet the staff in the Flipside after

the second service and enjoy a light lunch. RSVP to sara@newcovchurch.org.

Please note if you will be needing childcare.

“Thrive” Small Group Study

The book of Philippians gives us a great example of living life joyfully in the midst of

challenging circumstances. Beginning the week of February 5, our small groups will

begin a study called “Thrive” - a six week look at experiencing joy in our walks with

God from the book of Philippians. You can join a group by signing up on our web-

site at newcovchurch.org/groups or you can contact pastor Brent at

brent@newcovchurch.org.

Night of Song and Prayer, February 17, 6:30PM

Plan to attend a special worship service Friday, February 17, beginning at 6:30pm.

Following a brief time of teaching, we will devote the evening to singing favorite

songs and hymns, joining in prayer and sharing passages of scripture. It is our hope

that this will be an evening of praise, lament, confession, encouragement, celebra-

tion—wherever the Spirit leads, that will be the focus of our worship. All ages are

welcome, but the event may be best suited for students and adults. Child care will

be provided (please email worship@newcovchurch.org by Feb 13 to request

childcare for the event.

Student Ministry

Find all current information at newcovflipside.com

High School Mission Trip fundraisers for their trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Res-

ervation

Just a few spots remain for the Valentine’s Dinner coming up February 11.

Sign up at our table in the Gathering Space.

Students are selling Mill coffee for $12 for a 12 oz. package.

Krispy Kreme’s are for sale in the Gathering Space for $1 each to support

our trip.

CREW Childcare Opening

CREW has an opening for a child care worker on Wednesday nights 6:15-

8:00PM. This is a paid position. Please contact Beth Haase at 402-484-5033.

CREW

CREW started on January 18 for kindergarten-fifth graders on Wednesday nights

6:30-8:00PM. It’s not too late to have your child join! Questions contact

beth@newcovchurch.org.

Happenings at New Cov

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Happenings at New Cov

Financial Tip of the Month

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life

by what we give." -Winston S. Churchill

Luke 6:38—”Give, and it will be given to you.

They will pour into your lap a good measure,

pressed down, shaken together, and running over.

For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in re-

turn.”

Online Giving

Online giving is always a great option. Start the New Year off by setting

up your online New Cov account with billpay, echeck or debit card. Go to

newcovchurch.org/giving to get started. If you have any questions on how

to get started contact Denise@newcovchurch.org or call 402-484-5033.

Tech Team Members Needed

We are looking for creative, task-oriented, tech-savvy individuals to join

the Tech Team to produce worship service environments on Sunday morn-

ings. If you have an ear for music, consider serving as an Audio Tech. If you

understand the role of light and visual cues, you might be a great Lighting

Tech. Or if you’ve got an eye for detail in copy or a passion for visual aes-

thetics, think about serving as a Media Tech. Every role is vital to our Sun-

day morning experience, and we are currently accepting applications for

volunteers age 16 and up. If you’d like more information, mark “Worship

Ministry” on your communication card, or email bret@newcovchurch.org

today!

Spiritual Gifts Class

Knowing your spiritual gifts is a wonderful key in serving God’s kingdom.

Beginning next week, February 12, we are offering a two-week class on the

spiritual gifts. The class will be held in room 101/103 during both hours of

our Sunday morning service times. It will look at the different spiritual gifts

we find in the Bible, give you the opportunity to take an assessment that

will help you discover your gifts, and will give you some direction in how to

start using them to serve others. You can sign up online at

newcovchurch.org/gifts.

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New Covenant Community Church

6000 S. 84th St. | Lincoln, NE 68516 | 402.484.5033 | newcovchurch.org

INFORMATION

General information about New Covenant’s many pro-grams and ministries are availa-ble 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. We will ask for your cell number or provide you with 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.

Welcome to New Covenant Community Church!

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

OUR PASTORS

DR. TIM JOHNSON

SENIOR PASTOR

CRAIG ‘ZACH’

ZACHARIASEN

PASTOR OF ASSIMILATION, ADMINISTRATION AND

GLOBAL OUTREACH

BRENT WATSON

PASTOR OF ADULT

DISCIPLESHIP

DR. BRET WELSTEAD

PASTOR OF WORSHIP

AND CREATIVE ARTS

TROY HELLER

PASTOR OF

FAMILY MINISTRIES

BETH HAASE

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S

MINISTRIES

GOVERNING BOARD

TRACY BAKER

MARK HORAN

TIM JOHNSON

MEAGAN LIESVELD

DON MONTGOMERY

NATE SHADDICK

GREG THOMSEN

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Transforming our world

through Jesus by

connecting, developing, and

mobilizing people

for God’s glory.

9:30 Service

Worship Auditorium

Discoveryland Babies-5th grade Lower Level

Youth Middle School and High School

Flipside Adult Bible Connections

Room 101/103

Study of Matthew

11:00 Service

Worship Auditorium

Discoveryland Babies-5 year olds Lower Level