encounter Encounter God.
equip
Be equipped by His Word.
empower
Be empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Welcome to New Covenant! We believe God is good all the time and we gather on Sundays to celebrate His goodness. We are really glad you have decided to join us today! If you are new to New Covenant be sure to visit our Welcome Centre in the lobby to receive a special gift and a brochure designed to answer some of the questions you are probably asking and to help you get the most out of your first few visits. This handout is our monthly communications brochure and is designed to make you aware of everything that is happening at NC. Feel free to participate in as much or as little as you are ready for. Our hope is that as you take the next step into the New Covenant community and get more involved, you will begin to see that NC is more than just a Sunday Morning celebration; it is a family of everyday people following Jesus together to bring hope and change to the world - one life at a time.
This month we continue in our ‘Overwhelmed’ series on Sunday mornings. Many of you have told me this series is timely as you are facing overwhelming situations right now. My hope is that God will use this series in your life so that you will not be overwhelmed by life but instead you will overcome, and overflow with hope no matter what you are facing. My prayer for all of you who are facing tough seasons is the same prayer that Paul prayed for believers who were facing overwhelming situations. My prayer for you is that you would overflow with hope. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Overflow with hope. Not just a little hope, not just enough hope to hold on and make it through, but overflow with hope. When we trust in God, He gives us more hope than we need in any situation we face. And not only hope, but beginning of the verse tells us that He also gives us joy and peace as part of the package. God is good! With so many of us feeling overwhelmed by life, imagine how many of our friends and family members are feeling overwhelmed as well. Why not allow some of your hope to overflow into their lives and invite them out for this series as well.
Our Purpose: Celebrating God’s goodness!
Our Mission: Helping one another to Encounter God, be Equipped by His Word, and Empowered by His Spirit to live a life that celebrates God.
Sundays at NC!
Mot her’s Day
Portraits Complementary Family Portraits on Mother’s Day.
Have you ever been stressed? Worried? Anxious? Confused? Does it ever feel like life just keeps piling up? Like it’s never going to get any easier? Between relationships, kids, work, school, finances and even the constant buzzing of your phone, it’s no wonder people feel stressed. How do you overcome worry when you constantly feel overwhelmed? The Bible provides some great practical insights. Don’t miss this series. Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 17
How to be an
FIGHTING
Dealing with DEPRESSION
OVER COMER
FEAR
Special Guest Speaker Pastor/Missionary
Carlos Nogueira
BAPTISM CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 31
Sunday, May 24
Speak to one of the pastors if you are ready to take the plunge!
The Life of David: Leadership Lessons and the Pursuit of Intimacy
DRESSED
to KILL
Thursdays at 7:00 PM (Begins April 16) 66 Hillier Crescent, Brantford (Home of A study on the armour of God Shirley Bruines) Sundays at 9:00 am Women’s Study
Men’s Group
Discover a biblical battle plan that helps men replace specific temptations and struggles with God’s better promises. It deals head-on with issues like sexual lust, the need for control, unfounded fear and the pursuit of significance. (ends May 13)
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at NC.
Weight loss/management encouragement and accountability group and Bible study. Mondays at 7:00. New group begins April 20. Call the office for more info.
TRUE BEAUTY
True Beauty invites women into an authentic conversation about God’s Word and explores the pressures, perceptions, and expectations that women face and inspires participants to let go of the lies that keep them busy doing things and encourages them to enjoy being at the feet of Jesus. Thursdays at 10:00 Begins May 14
Ephesians 6:10
PRAYER Sundays at 9:45 am in the youth room (under the platform). Everyone is welcome!
REVOLUTION is a fast-paced, highoctane evening of food, fun, friends, and faith.
Interested in changing the world or just yourself? How about exploring the deep things of life?
Join with other Jr. Highs as they learn what it means to explore faith on their own terms.
Hang out with us as we journey through life. On Friday nights we drink copious amounts of liquid and participate in epic games. Then join us for worship and challenging teaching from the Bible that makes sense.
Legendary games, food, music, and engaging discussions. REVOLUTION (grades 6-8) /REVOLUTIONbrantford
THIS MONTH
Come be a part of ELEVATE! Each week is designed to inspire you to grow in your faith and experience real life with Jesus. Sound too good to be true? Check it out for yourself. ELEVATE (grades 9-12) Fridays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
/ELEVATEbrantford
BAPTISM CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 31 Speak to Pastor Greg if you are ready to take the plunge!
THIS MONTH
THRIVE: grow or develop well or vigorously. To flourish, prosper, bloom, blossom and succeed. Mission Thrive exists to awaken or re-awaken the spiritual hunger in young adults. Happen to be between the ages of 18-35(ish)? If you’re a student, young professional, or someone who is simply trying to figure it all out, then we absolutely have a place for you. Join us each Monday @ 7 PM(ish) at various coffee shops in Brantford where we have great discussions about our God-shaped lives over beverages. Come be a part of the thrive community! THRIVE OC (off campus) Mondays at 7:00 PM Check facebook for location and details.
/THRIVEbrantford @new_cov_yaya
This month at thrive!
DIVINE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Support missions to the poor and vulnerable children of Northern Thailand. Garage Sale and Penny Sale donations can be left at the church May 26-30. Bake sale items can be left at the church May 30. For more information visit the Info Kiosk or speak to Carolyn Hudson - (519) 754-4203.
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Eph. 2:10 At DIVINE Conference 2015, we are excited to gather together as women, celebrating and learning from one another, affirming each person’s unique design and discovering how we fit together in the mosaic that is God’s beautiful masterpiece. For more info: Visit the information table in the lobby, speak to Teri Easton, or go to: divineconference.com
MIGHTY OAKS GARAGE AND PENNY SALE Saturday, May 30, 2015 New Covenant Christian Fellowship 8:30 - 1:30 Rain or Shine
VIP LEADER TRAINING
TUESDAY May 19 with special guest: Pastor/Missionary Carlos Nogueira AT 7:00 PM
S P EC I A L MEETING Monday, May 11 at 7:00 pm Join the elders for a special ‘town hall’ style information meeting to lay out the process for selection of our next Senior/Lead Pastor.
At New Covenant
Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm
Free Admission - An Offering for the Orphans will be received.
Food Truck Fest Returns NEXT month!
VBS
July 6-11 9:00-12:00
$20/child first 3 children (additional children from same family are free) Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, fun songs, skits, creative Bible lessons and cool experiments in the lab! Registration begins May 17th. Pick up your forms in the foyer or download them from the church website. Contact Pastor Jeff for more details Help Wanted! Do you enjoy having fun and seeing kids learn about and be introduced to Jesus? Volunteers needed for VBS as team guides, craft crew, mad scientists and happy enthusiastic lovers of Jesus to help make this year’s VBS the best experience the kids will have all summer.
Vroom! Kingdom Kids will be learning from 1 Corinthians 13 about how it looks to love others! Sunday Mornings in May! Kingdom Kids will be staying in the adult celebration for the baptisms on May 31.
Every Wednesday night come out for tons of games, crafts, snacks and fun lessons from the Bible. If you’re in grade 1-5 we want to see you there! 7:00 - 8:30 pm
ZAP Movie Night! Wednesday May 6 Invite a friend!
STAY IN theloop We do our best to include as much information in this publication as possible but additions, subtractions and changes take place.
New 2NC
Lunch
If you are new to New Covenant, you are invited to stay for lunch and meet the pastors. Watch the video announcements for the next date. 519-753-4549 or info@new-covenant.ca.
BAPTISM
Do you have questions about or are you interested in baptism? Pick up a baptism info guide from the Information Table in the lobby or speak to one of the pastors.
Community Groups
Meet friends, study the Bible, ask questions. New groups are starting all the time. Speak to Pastor Lance for more information and times and locations.
Sign-up for ‘theloop’ our weekly e-zine to insure you are always have the most accurate and up-to-date information and you stay ‘in the loop’. It is sent directly to your inbox once-a-week with reminders and updates about what is happening at New Covenant. Email info@new-covenant.ca to be added to the list.
CONTACT US New Covenant Christian Fellowship 22 Holiday Dr. Brantford, ON N3R 7J4 www.new-covenant.ca /1NewCovenant @new_cov info@new-covenant.ca 519.753.4549
Office Hours
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 - 12:30 8:30 - 12:30 8:30 - 4:30 8:30 - 4:30 8:30 - 12:30
SUNDAY
Bible Study at 9:00 am Prayer 9:45 am Day of Pay in May Food Cart Donations
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Thrive at 7:00
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Bible Study at 9:00 am Thrive at 7:00 pm Prayer 9:45 am Special Congregational Mother’s Day Meeting at 7:00 pm CELEBRATION 10:30 am
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Zumba at 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Rainbow Tots 10 am MMT Practice 7 pm Zap, REVOLUTION, and Men’s Study 7:00 pm
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Coffee Hour 9:30 am Rainbow Tots 10 am Zap, REVOLUTION, Men’s Study 7:00 PM
7 MMT Practice 7 pm
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Wireless Youth Gathering at 7:00 PM
Zumba 9:30 am
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Elevate 7:00 PM
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Zumba 9:30 am
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VIP Leader Training 7 Zumba at 7:00 pm
Zap at 7:00 pm REVOLUTION 7:00 pm
MMT Practice 7 PM
Elevate 7:00 PM
Baptism Class 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am
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Bible Study at 9:00 am Thrive at 7:00 PM Prayer 9 am Fit for Life at 7:00 PM CELEBRATION 10:30 am with Carlos Nogueira
Zumba at 7:00 pm
Zap at 7:00 PM REVOLUTION 7:00 PM
Watoto 7:00 pm
Elevate 7:00 PM
Mighty Oaks Garage Sale 8:30 - 1:30
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Bible Study at 9:00 am Prayer 9:45 am Baptism Celebration at 10:30 am
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THURSDAY
Bible Study at 9:00 am Victoria Day Prayer 9 :45 am The office is closed. CELEBRATION 10:30 am C4I a Night to Honour Israel 17 at 7:00 pm 18
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TUESDAY
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Live a life that celebrates God! Men’s Event
Women’s Event
Invite a Friend!