encounterEncounter God.

equipBe equipped by His Word.

empowerBe 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.

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.

On Sunday, May 3 we will be receiving a special offering that will be used to make exciting improvements to our lobby. The improvements will include a living room style area for NC Community Groups to meet for Bible study, several other conversation areas with more comfortable seating, television monitors which can be used to promote NC ministries to groups from our community who rent the building, as well as changes to improve the visibility of our Welcome Centre. If we have a great response we also hope to build a cafe!

The lobby is the most used area in the building and the first space guests and groups from outside NC experience. The Day of Pay in May Campaign is an opportunity for you to partner with your NC family to better position us to reach our city. Research shows that most guests have decided if they will return to a church within the first seven minutes of their visit. That’s before they’ve heard a word from the pastor or a note from the worship team. We only get one chance to make a good first impression. Let’s put our best foot forward.

If we all sacrifice a little we can get a lot done together! We are asking each family to consider giving the equivalent of one day’s wages. You can give more and you can give less but if we all sacrifice at this level we will be able to complete the lobby and maybe even have a little left over for other projects.

We will be sharing more information throughout April. Please prayerfully consider how you will support the Day of Pay in May Campaign.

EasterEaster at NCGood Friday Communion

Friday, April 3 10:30 amat New Covenant

Childcare not provided.

Sonrise Celebrationand Breakfast

Sunday, April 5 6:45 am - 215 Johnson Rd.Sign up in the lobby - Bring a lawn chair.

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.Resurrection Sunday

CelebrationSunday, April 5 10:30 am

at New Covenant

Series begins Sunday, April 26Invite a friend who is feeling Overwhelmed!

Would you be willing to share the story of your struggle with worry, anxiety, and depression and how a relationship with God helps with others? If yes, speak to Pastor Lance.

PRAYER Sundays at 9:45 am in the youth room (under the platform). Everyone is welcome!

Men’s GroupDiscover 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.

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.

DRESSED to KILL

A study on the armour of God

Sundays at 9:00 amBegins April 19

Ephesians 6:10

The Life of David: Leadership Lessons and the Pursuit of IntimacyThursdays at 7:00 PM (Begins April 16)66 Hillier Crescent, Brantford (Home of Shirley Bruines)Women’s Study

TRUEBEAUTY

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 Watch for more info re: start date.

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 liquid 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 - 9:00 PM

REVOLUTION is a fast-paced, high-octane evening of food, fun, friends, and faith.

Join with other Jr. Highs as they learn what it means to explore faith on their own terms.

Legendary games, food, music, and engaging discussions.

REVOLUTION (grades 6-8)

/REVOLUTIONbrantford

/ELEVATEbrantford

THIS MONTH

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wirelessYOUTH GATHERING

Friday, April 3

Church of the NazareneGrades 6-12

7:00-9:30

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 PMCheck facebook for location and details.

/THRIVEbrantford@new_cov_yaya

This month at thrive!

12 Keys to a More Powerful Prayer Life by Rick Warren (www.pastors.com)

We began this list in January and February. To see the full list visit: pastors.com/12-keys-powerful-prayer-life/

9. The principle of REVELATION.This is the prayer that Jesus prayed on the cross. One of the seven last words of Christ was, “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they’re doing.” We can really learn a lot about Christ’s character here because He’s in agony. He’s in pain, yet He’s praying for other people. When you watch what other people say and do and pray when their back is up against the wall, it reveals what’s really inside of them. Prayer, like nothing else, is revelation of a person. It shows what’s inside the heart.

10. The principle of SATISFACTION. In Luke 22:46, “Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into Thy hands I commit My Spirit.’ When He said this, He breathed His last.” Jesus satisfied God the Father because He did what He was supposed to do. But more than just that, Jesus was satisfied Himself with what He had done. Because of that – that He had satisfied the Father and He was satisfied with Himself – He can satisfy every need that you will ever have. He said, “I’ve finished it all. It’s all complete.”

11. The principle of GRATIFICATION.Jesus expressed His gratitude for what God had done in His life. It says that when He was at the table with the twelve, He broke bread, He gave thanks and He broke it and began to give it to them. He gave thanks. This is probably the one sin that is the root of so many other sins – ingratitude. I believe our prayers should be filled with thanksgiving. In Philippians it says, “Make your requests with thanksgiving.” When we ask, we should also be grateful at the same time.

12. The principle of BENEDICTION.Luke 24:50 says, “When He had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, He lifted up His hands and He blessed them.” It’s interesting to me that the very last thing Jesus did was hold His hands out and He blessed them. He holds His hands out so they would see the scars that are in His palms. It is no wonder that when He went to bless them and held out His scarred hands that they went from there immediately and left to spend ten days in prayer.

Children’s Ministry (Speak to Pastor Jeff)1 energetic person to lead the grade 3 – 6 Kingdom Kids small group class (approx. 20 mins) 2 Sundays a month

Youth Ministry (Speak to Pastor Greg)1 fun person to plan and lead 1/2 hour of games each Wednesday and/or Friday. The wackier the better!

Adult (Speak to Pastor Lance)4 friendly, administrative people to work at the information desk before and after the celebration. 1 Sunday/month

Several Creative Individuals to join the Food Truck Fest 2015 Planning Team.

4 friendly, helpful individuals to serve as ushers 1 Sunday/month

VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday, April 258:00 am

VIP LEADER TRAINING TUES. APR. 28AT 7:00 PM

Bed and Breakfast Host Families Needed - Two children and their adult chaperone per host home. - 9 homes required - One night only: - Thursday, May 28, 2015

Interested in opening your home? Call or email Annette.Email: annettekar@bell.net Phone: 519-756-2084.

Rainbow Tots is a new music based play group for moms and kids 0-2 years old.Wednesdays at 10:00 amBegins April 8$10 for 6 weeks

It’s good to be a “Kingdom Kids” kid!

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

STAY IN theloopWe do our best to include as much information in this publication as possible but additions, subtractions and changes take place.

Signup for ‘theloop’ our weekly e-zine to insure you are always have the most accurate and up-to-date infomation 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 USNew Covenant Christian Fellowship22 Holiday Dr.Brantford, ONN3R 7J4

www.new-covenant.ca /1NewCovenant @new_cov info@new-covenant.ca 519.753.4549

Office HoursMonday 8:30 - 12:30Tuesday 8:30 - 12:30Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30Thursday 8:30 - 4:30Friday 8:30 - 12:30

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L u n c hIf you are new to New Covenant, you are invited to stay for lunch and meet the pastors on Sunday, April 26. Contact the office to let us know you are coming 519-753-4549 or info@new-covenant.ca.

BAPTISMDo 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.

It’s good to be a “Kingdom Kids” kid!

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Sonrise Celebration at 6:45 amPrayer 9:45 amCELEBRATION 10:30

Prayer 9:45 amCELEBRATION 10:30 am

Rainbow Tots 10 amZap at 7:00 PMREVOLUTION 7:00 PMMen’s Study 7:00 PM

Rainbow Tots 10 amZap at 7:00 PMREVOLUTION 7:00 PMMen’s Study 7:00 pm

Thrive at 7:00 pm

Thrive at 7:00 pmFit for Life at 7:00 pm

Leadership Team 6pmZumba at 7:00 pm

Zumba at 7:00 pm

Zumba at 7:00 pmVIP at 7:00 pm

Zumba at 7:00 pm Olive Branch 11 amMMT Practice 7 pm

Zap at 7:00 pmREVOLUTION 7:00 pmMen’s Study 7:00 pm

rayer 9 amCELEBRATION 10:30 am

Zumba 9:30 amRainbow Tots 10 amCoffee Hour 1 pmZap at 7:00 pmREVOLUTION 7:00 pm

Prayer 9 amCELEBRATION 10:30 am

MMT Practice 7 pm

MMT Practice 7 pm

MMT Practice 7 pm

Rainbow Tots 10 amZap at 7:00 pmREVOLUTION 7:00 pmMen’s Study 7:00 pm

Elevate 7:00 PM

MMT Practice 7 PM

Live a life that celebrates God!

Zumba 9:30 am

Zumba 9:30 amBeach Party 3:30

Good Friday Communion at 10:30 Wireless Youth Gathering at 7:00 PM

Elevate 7:00 PM

Elevate 7:00 PM

Men’sEvent

Women’sEvent

Invite a Friend!

Thrive at 7:00 PMFit for Life at 7:00 PM