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January 31/February 1, 2015
“Lord Jesus, I believe you are the
Your Scripture for this Week
Son of God. Thank you for dying
on the cross for my sins. Please
forgive my sins and give me the gift
Genesis to Revelation
As events occurred
Chronologically
New Testament
The Gospels
of eternal life. I ask you into my life
February 1
Leviticus 1-4
Exodus 7-9
Matthew 20:29–21:17
Mark 4
and heart to be my Lord and Savior.
February 2
Leviticus 5-7
Exodus 10-12
Sunday: No Reading
Mark 5
I want to serve you always.”
February 3
Leviticus 8-10
Exodus 13-15
Matthew 21:18–46
Mark 6
February 4
Leviticus 11-13
Exodus 16-18
Matthew 22:1–22
Mark 7
February 5
Leviticus 14-15
Exodus 19-21
Matthew 22:23–46
Mark 8
February 6
Leviticus 16-18
Exodus 22-24
Matthew 23
Mark 9
February 7
Leviticus 19-21
Exodus 25-27
Matthew 24:1–26
Mark 10
February 8
Leviticus 22-23
Exodus 28-29
Matthew 24:27–44
Mark 11
New Worship Services and Sunday School Times
Join us for Worship at 9 a.m. or 10:45 am. Also, we now have two Sunday School classes:
9:15–10 a.m. and 10:45–11:30 a.m.
“Making a Difference” Dinner and Discussion
If you haven’t already made your reservation for the “Making a Difference” dinner on
Tuesday, February 3 at 5 p.m., please sign up at the Information Center.
One-Year Anniversary Pot Luck Dinner
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Not Too Late to Sign Up for a New Member Class
Monday evenings at the Summerhill Campus
• February 2–March 2
• Social Time 6–6:30 p.m. — Class 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Tuesday mornings at McAlister’s Deli at Brownwood Town Center
• February 3–March 3
• Social Time 8:30-9 a.m. — Class 9–10 a.m.
Wired Word
7:45 a.m.
Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Dave & Meredith’s home at 3043 Amherst Way, The Villages
New Member
Weekend ,
March 14/15
(date you join)
For information on sign-ups, please call Kathy Hudak Yoakum at 750-4529.
Altar Flowers have been provided by ...
Summerhill: Arba & Nancy Thomas in celebration of their 51st anniversary; and Darlyne Jorgensen in celebration of Neal’s 80th birthday; and
Bob Griffin in memory of Charlene on her birthday; and Jean Mulder
in memory of Terry Mulder.
Lake Deaton: Orinda & Rick Christoph in memory of Orinda’s mom, Hazel C. Byrd.
2015 Offering Envelopes are Still Available
You may pick up your envelopes in the Administration building. If you
have any questions, please call Dianne in the Finance office at 750-4529.
We are a large, dynamic, multicultural,
intergenerational congregation growing
in our relationship with one another and
with Jesus Christ to be His hands,
feet, and voice in the world.
Rev. Vidalis Lopez, Associate Pastor
Rev. Marilyn Anell, Care Pastor
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Christian discussion based on current topics
Classroom 3
Sunday Christian Education Classes
Weekly Hour of Prayer
Lake Deaton
Saturday Christian Education Classes
4 p.m.
Fill out a prayer request card
Order and pick up your offering envelopes
Pick up your name tag, or sign up to receive a name tag
Purchase event tickets
Sign up to provide Altar Flowers
Summerhill
Rev. Jim Divine, Lake Deaton Pastor
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Celebrate the first anniversary of the Lake Deaton Campus on Sunday, February 8, with
a pot luck dinner beginning at noon (following the 10:45 service). Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please email Joyce Carter at [email protected]
At the Information Center You Can…
New
Covenant
United Methodist Church
Rev. Harold Hendren, Senior Pastor
New Covenant is always looking for ways to meet the
needs of our family. The Serenity Garden Columbarium
is one of the newer ministries of New Covenant. This
facility was built to provide a peaceful, serene resting
place for church members and their loved ones.
Early Risers
Romans
Chapel
9 a.m.
Disciple I Bible Study
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
Classroom 10
9 a.m.
Disciple III Bible Study Remember Who You Are
Classroom 14
9:15 a.m.
Childcare
Children ages birth to 5 years old
Nursery
9:15 a.m.
Lake Deaton Campus
The Perfect Calling the Imperfect
Eisenhower Rec
9:15 a.m.
Faith Bible Class
Jesus, Peter, James and John according to Matthew
Classroom 2
9:15 a.m.
Pathfinders Class
“6” to a “7”: The Gospel of Mark
Classroom 11
9:15 a.m.
Faith Finders
Romans
Classrooms 6/7
9:15 a.m.
ANEW
Learning to Pray
Classroom 3
10:30 a.m.
FaithLink
Conversations as Ministry
Classroom 14
10:30 a.m.
The Searchers
Romans
Classrooms 6/7
10:45 a.m.
Wesley Class
“6” to a “7”: The Gospel of Mark
Classroom 11
For more information, you may also call one of the committee members:
Chuck Folkers ................................ 751-1070
10:45 a.m.
Lake Deaton Campus
The Perfect Calling the Imperfect
Eisenhower Rec
Bob Freeman ................................. 751-0505
New Covenant United Methodist Church
Contemporary Worship
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Blended Worship
Sunday 7:45 • 9:15 • 10:45 a.m.
3470 Woodridge Dr. • The Villages, FL 32162
Phone:
352-750-4529 • (Fax) 352-259-2971
Email:
[email protected]
Children’s Orchard Worship
Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Website:
www.newcovenantumc-fl.org
Lake Deaton Worship
Sunday 9:00 • 10:45 a.m.
(Eisenhower Rec Center)
Facebook:
New Covenant United Methodist Church ~
A Place to Call Home
Columbarium
The 228-niche structure was completed about a
year ago and is located on the north side of the back
parking lot. There have been 123 niches sold at this time and four additional free-standing, 60-niche-units can be added if needed in the future.
For more information about the Columbarium, after Worship Services please visit the
kiosk in the Summerhill Narthex across from the Welcome Center.
Rod Miller ....................................... 751-1420
Dale or Virginia Newland .......... 751-4283
Don Pulsifer ................................... 350-2303
Mike Ryan ....................................... 750-6974
Phil Waters ..................................... 751-5076
Worship attendance for last weekend: 2,585
(Celebrate Recovery) 63 • (BEACH) 68 • (Nursery) 9 • (Youth) 30 • (Orchard Worship) 30
(Saturday Contemporary) 295 • (Sunday) 7:45–287 • 9:15–823 • 10:45–756
(Lake Deaton) 224
Our Purpose: To come to know the love of Christ and to make
His love known to others for the transformation of the world
Alpha Course
Wednesdays, February 18–May 27, from 12–2:30 p.m. in Classroom 6/7
Alpha is for anyone, anywhere on their faith journey. There is small
group time to discuss questions or issues, and an opportunity to learn
together. The first week includes a complementary boxed lunch.
Sign up at the Summerhill kiosk between Worship Services. If you have any questions,
are willing to be a small group leader, or need a scholarship, please call Kristyne Young
at 750-4529.
“Seminary for Seniors”
Seminary for Seniors, in collaboration with New Covenant and Asbury
Seminary, returns at the Life Long Learning College of The Villages.
Please check our website (www.newcovenantumc-fl.org) for more
information and special rates for New Covenant registrations!
March 2–April 6, from 5:15–6:45 p.m. or 7–8:30 p.m. • “Christianity vs. Science” (six weeks)
• Location: Lake Miona, America 3
• Course No.: 2195.301 M (5:15–6:45 p.m.) or 2195.302 M (7–8:30 p.m.)
Dr. Joseph Okello will be with us on Sunday to talk about this class.
• $10,000:
• $10,000:
• $ 1,000:
to the Bertha Sippel Christian Counseling and Mental Health Fund
to New Covenant Worship Ministry
to offset Facility Expenses
Christian Comedian, Mike Williams
“Hearts, Hallelujahs… and Hersheys”
Thursday, February 19, 10-11:30 a.m. with lunch following
Another inspiring program with music and fellowship activities. Lunch
will follow for a suggested donation of $5, and a love offering will be
accepted to help launch “Hope for Hurting Parents” (and Grandparents).
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 12 to Risë Segur at (585) 943-7967 or rsegur@gmail.
com (whether you are joining us for lunch or not) and indicate if you prefer gluten-free.
February 9
• 5 p.m. — Management of Hearing Loss
• 6:15 p.m. — Questions to Ask about Healthcare Services
February 16
• 5 p.m. — Current Treatment of Eye Conditions in the Aging Population
• 6:15 p.m. — Body Burial/Cremation
Friday, February 13 at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased between Worship Services at
the kiosk in the Summerhill Narthex, the Information Center at Lake
Deaton, or in the church office during regular office hours.
All proceeds will benefit New Covenant’s Youth Ministry Mission Trip and Mike Williams’
Dominican Republican Outreach Mission.
Seeds of Hope Concert
No tickets are required. Admission is with a monetary donation (cash or check made out
to “Seeds of Hope-WSK”) or nonperishable food items.
Mondays, February 2–23 at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 3
WISE is a Women’s Ministry Small Group, but all women are invited to
join Ellen Pollock as she shares her journey and leads a Lenten series.
February 2
• 5 p.m. — Intro to Chinese Medicine & the Healing Process
• 6:15 p.m. — Five Wishes/Good Grief
Proceeds from the Fernando Varella, Fifth Dimension, and Springsteen
Tribute concerts will be distributed to these ministries:
Friday, February 20 at 7 p.m. in the Christian Life Center
Three of The Villages favorite performers — Norman Lee, Billie
Thatcher, and Chris Bolus — will perform at this fundraiser for the
Wildwood Food Pantry and Wildwood Soup Kitchen.
Women In Spiritual Enrichment
Winter Health Education Series
Concert Proceeds
Information on all the Seeds of Hope concert venues will be available in next week’s bulletin.
Prayer Makes a Difference at New Covenant
Join us each Tuesday in February to pray for our church and yourself.
The Chapel will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and each day we will have
five Prayer Stations (suggested areas for which to pray). Each Prayer
Station will have a prayer topic and a simple matching activity to make
your prayer more meaningful.
Please come and pray for our ministries, our personal gifts, the debt elimination, the Holy
Spirit, the Fruits of the Spirit in your life, etc.
Prime Timers Valentine Program
Thursday, February 12 from 10–11:30 a.m., with lunch following
A social time for the less-active. Music, devotion by Kristyne Young,
and a presentation of “Love Letters from a Doughboy,” by Librarian
Sandy Miller. Soup, salad, and lemon crème dessert for $5 at the door.
To make your reservation, please call church office at 750-4529 by Monday, February 9,
and indicate if transportation is needed.
Beth Moore Living Proof Live Event Bus Trip
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Workshop
Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at the Tampa Sun Dome
• Event Fee: $59 before February 12; $69 after February 12
• Bus/Hotel: $100 • Food: $45
(includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch)
Friday, February 13 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pick up a registration form and information on research updates,
care-giving tips, etc. in the Pastoral Care office. A minimal registration
fee includes lunch, and respite care is available.
• Register for the bus (seating is limited) and food plan at the Summerhill kiosk in the
Narthex between Worship Services February 7/8 and 14/15
• Register online at www.lifeway.com/n/Product-Family/Living-Proof-Live for tickets
• For more information, please call Susan House at 350-0689
SAVE THE DATE: Alzheimer’s Annual “Walk Because You Care”
Saturday, March 28 from 9–11:30 a.m. at The Villages’ Polo Grounds
• $20 per person, or $15 each for teams of 10 or more
• Food, entertainment, vendors, and Golf Cart Rally at 8 a.m. at Sonny’s BBQ
Volunteers are needed, as well as walkers. Register online at www.alzheimersfamily.org/
special-events/the-villages-support-walk
Keep Them in Your Prayers
Our Christian love and sympathy are extended to Carole Speicher, family and
friends on the passing of her husband, Wayne.
Please visit the kiosk to select your preferred dinner date. Thank you.
• Tuesday, February 3
• Wednesday, February 4
• Tuesday, February 10
• Wednesday, February 11
All dinners are 5-7 p.m. (doors open at 4:45) and
will be held in the Summerhill Worship Center,
except Tuesday, February 3, which will be held at
the Wildwood Community Center.
Helping Hands “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, February 21 from 7:30–10 a.m.
Tickets are $7, and are available between Worship Services in the Summerhill Narthex this weekend through February 14/15.
Pat Arp
Ed
Phyllis Koenemann
Carol Turek
This Week’s Prayer Concerns:
Charlie Beach
Gertie Butler
Philip Byers
Judy Forshay
Jim Green
Holly Hallett
Adam McDade
Harmon Miller
Belinda Purcell
Bob Werkema
Justin Wetterhall
Ed Wilhite
Shannon Cook
Jeff & Linda Koehling
Dennis Sibrt
Tony Wilson