encounter
Encounter God.
celebrate Celebrate God’s goodness!
equip
Be equipped by His Word.
empower
Be empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Celebrating God’s goodness!
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.
Introducing Bridge Events
Jesus’ hope is that each of His followers would share their faith with their friends, family and neighbors. While 80% of regular churchgoers believe this most never share their faith. There are many reasons for this but the most common factors are being afraid of ridicule and rejection and feeling unprepared or unqualified. Beginning this month we are offering monthly ‘Bridge Events’ that are designed to make it easier than ever for you to invite individuals from your circle of influence to experience New Covenant and be introduced to Jesus in a non-threatening way. Many people will convert to community before they will convert to Christ. That means while your friends might not be ready to accept Jesus yet or even visit NC on a Sunday morning they are probably willing to spend time with you and some of your ‘church friends’. That is where ‘Bridge Events’ come in. ‘Bridge Events’ are opportunities to introduce people from your circle of influence to other people from New Covenant outside of a Sunday Celebration or Bible Study. Our hope is that as your friends from outside of NC meet your friends from within NC meet that a bridge will be built and eventually they will visit on a Sunday morning and have an opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel. Look for the ‘Bridge Event’ logo in our promotions as a indicator that this event is designed to be an introduction to the New Covenant community.
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.
REVOLUTION is a fast-paced, highoctane evening of food, fun and faith. Join with other Jr. Highs as they learn what it means to to explore faith on their own terms. Legendary games, food, music, and engaging discussions. REVOLUTION (grades 6-8) Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Watch for more info about upcoming special events!
Interested in changing the world or just yourself? How about exploring the deep things of life? Hang out with us as we journey through life. On Friday nights we drink copious amounts of soda and participate in epic games. Then join us for worship and challenging teaching from the Bible that makes sense. 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 - 8:30 pm
THRIVE: grow or develop well or vigorously. To flourish, prosper, bloom, blossom and succeed. The first step in community is literally walking out the door to be a part of community. THRIVE exists to faciliate authentic community amongst young adults so that they will THRIVE in their faith. Relevant Messages Great Music Vides that inspire THRIVE (18+) Sundays at 7:00 pm
Happening This month for Youth and Young Adults Jr. High: 411 Youth love the Internet. Yet not all info (411) is easy to find so some of them were asked this question: “What is one question about Christianity, the Bible, God, etc. that you have?” We sorted through all the questions (throwing out the ones about whether or not Superman will go to Heaven) and compiled the results. This four week 411 series is designed to give students information about their four most common questions.
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ELEVATE: How To Be Attractive Without Looking Good #selfie
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Some of those selfies look good and that really tall uncle that photobombed you is cool but what about the inside? No, not that seafood you had two weeks ago...things like being happy and having peace during exam time. This four week series is designed to tackle the real selfie.
THRIVE: Questions I’ve Wanted To Ask God 1. What Is God’s Will For My Life? 2. What Is God Really Like? 3. Why Hasn’t God Answered My Prayer? 4. How Can I Hear God Speak To Me? 5. How Can I Change My Life?
Olympics
Join us on Saturday, September 13 at 4:00 PM for some of your favourite Lawn Games, a lot of fun and some great eating (catered by Goo’s) 52 Old Greenfield Rd. Ages 14+ $20/person includes catered dinner. You must register in advance.
Stronger Together The HERD is New Covenant’s reinvented Men’s Ministry with an emphasis on friendship building. Join us at our monthly guys events and plan to join us every Wednesday beginning in October for our Men’s only small group.
Finding true manliness in a world of counterfeits Begins Wednesday, October 1
The Hen House is our newly reinvented Women’s Ministry with a focus on building relationships of encouragement and support. Watch for more information about one of our social events and plan to attend one of our Small Group based Bible Studies which begin in September.
YOU Matter More Than You Think
Sunday, September 7 and 21. Learn to share your faith!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16
with Dr. Leslie Parrott
What a woman needs to know about the difference she makes. Join us Thursday mornings (begins Sept. 18) at 10:00 am Childcare provided. An evening date is coming soon.
Visit www.rightnowmedia.org Email info@new-covenant.ca to sign-up.
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Eight Things Christians SHOULD Be Known For
by Jarrid Wilson (jarridwilson.com) It seems that today’s Christians are more known by what they are against than for. And although there are plenty of things God has called us to turn our backs to, I strongly believe our holy anthem should be chorused by what we are for.
1. Love (1 John 4:8)
Love is an intrinsic value for any who call themselves Christ followers. In reality, I don’t believe that any can truly call themselves Bible-believing Christians and not showcase the act of love. No matter the circumstance, offering a helping hand of love is what sets us apart from the rest of the world. God loves us, even when we don’t reflect the same image in return. We owe it to others to offer them this same reality.
2. Grace (Ephesians 4:32)
The Grace of God has covered a multitude of sins, and the sacrifice made on the cross has paid the penalty for them. We are surely blessed. Although we don’t deserve the grace we have been generously handed, Jesus continues to extend a helping hand of it regardless of our situation. In the same way,
we as Christians should be known for the grace and forgiveness that we show others. It may not always be deserved, but we must always remember that neither was ours.
3. Purity (Philippians 4:8)
When Christians discuss the word “purity,” one must understand that we are implying more than just the topic of sex. Not only should we be known for our pureness in relationships, but in our speech, actions and motives, as well.
4. Patience (Galatians 5:22)
In today’s fast-paced, drive-thru, entrepreneurial world, patience is key. And while the rest of the world may like quickfixes and turnkey circumstances, the Word of God has called us to be patient amidst all things. This may not always be the easiest task, but it will always be the right path to choose.
We’ll contine with the final four next month. How are you doing with these four? Which one are you strongest in? Which one provides the greatest opportunity for growth? What can you work on this month? What four things do you think will be on the second half of the list?
Join us each Wednesday night in September as we host FOUR food trucks and a huge crowd of people from the city. This is a great opportunity for people from our community to learn more about New Covenant and all of the ministries and programs that we offer. The truck owners are donating 10% of their proceeds to the charities we have selected. If you have children in REVOLUTION (Jr. High) or ZAP (Gr.1 - Gr.5) why not plan to come for dinner and then stay to help while your children are in their ministries. We need help with directing people and traffic as well as clean-up. Let Pastor Lance know if you are able to help.
Wednesday Nights 7 - 8:30 Grade 1- Grade 5 Games - Crafts - Fun Lessons Skits - Songs - More! You don’t want to miss this! Invite your friends! Heroes and Villains coming to ALL ages of Kingdom Kids every Sunday morning this September! We will be learning that WE are super heroes when we do God’s work! No villain can stand in our way!
Ask your parents to sign-up your family for free. Email: info@new-covenant.
Starting September 7. Friends are welcome! I can do all thing through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13.
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CONTACT US
Pr. Greg and Teri Easton
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
Youth and Young Adults Pastor geaston@new-covenant.ca
Office Hours
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8:30 - 12:30 8:30 - 12:30 8:30 - 4:30 8:30 - 4:30 8:30 - 12:30
Pr. Jeff and Michele Champeau Children’s Pastor jchampeau@new-covenant.ca
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