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Elders: Deacons: Mark Burchette Steve Andreasen Michael Cousar David Gamble Dale Hardy Reid Harmon Joe Noblitt David Keese David Rountree Hawes Lomas (Emeritus) Rob Wright Jeff Lopez Jack Myer
Staff: David Rountree, Senior Pastor
Mark Burchette, Associate Pastor Joe Canney, Headmaster of New Covenant School
Susie Whitfield, Business Administrator Krisy Mortenson, Communications Coordinator Melissa Canney, Children’s Ministries Director
Timothy Rountree, Audio/Visual Technical Director
New Covenant Church 301 Simpson Road • Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864.224.8724 • Fax: 864.224.5985
[email protected] www.ncchurch.net
CONNECTION
DECEMBER 2015O. W. L. S. Oldest. Wisest. Liveliest. Seniors.
All adult seniors are invited to join us the
3rd Wednesday of each month
at 11:30
for fellowship and food.
Please contact Sam or Jeanine Baker for questions or to RSVP: 314-2785
DECEMBER 16th Christmas Party Luncheon @ 11:30 at Rountree’s (110 Benefield’s Ridge)
The righteous will flourish
like a palm tree…planted
in the house of the LORD… they still bear
fruit in old age.
PSALM 92:12-14
2 Connection Cover Credit: Bing Images 15
CONNECTION CONTENTSWelcome To The Family…….Penny LoPresto 4
CK Club Events 5
Church Basketball Update 6
Men’s Discipleship, Family Promise, Jr. High Cheap Ski Day 7
DECEMBER 2015 Calendar of Events 8
Jr. High Upcoming Events 10
Sr. High Upcoming Events 11
New Covenant School Senior Spotlight 12
New Covenant School 13
Children & Youth Discipleship Hour Classes 14
College & Adult Discipleship Hour Classes 15
O. W. L. S. 16
NEW!
The Bible, Book by Book David Rountree • A211/213
This is a fun and interactive Bible class that has as its intention to survey every book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, to infinity and beyond! Join us at any point for essential doc-
trines necessary for spiritual growth and discipleship maturity. This class is currently studying the New Testament books. Our senior pastor’s goal in teaching this class is to teach us
the “whole counsel of God” by addressing the main subjects in every book of the Bible. It is a “walk-through” of the entire Bible in approximately three years. Come along for the joy of
growing deeper and richer in Christ every week.
Hebrews Mark Burchette, Dale Hardy & Joe Noblitt • A101
The book of Hebrews is written to Jewish believers who were undergoing great persecution. They were tempted to go back to Judaism because of this abuse. The writer of this book gives these believers compelling arguments why they should not leave the church to go back to Ju-
daism. The main forceful argument of this book is that if one should leave the church they are leaving Christ. And to leave Christ is to leave the One who is the reality of the Old Testament shadows. Christ is greater than angels, Moses, the high priest, and the sacrificial lamb. He is
the fulfillment of all of these things because He is the promised Messiah. We as Americans are starting to feel the birth pangs of persecution. Who would have ever
thought that an American citizen could go to jail for belief in marriage being between a man and a woman? But the shot has been heard around the world that the United States Government is
now persecuting Christians. God’s people need to be ready by studying a book that will prepare them for this. It is the book of Hebrews which teaches us to not trust in men or in governments but to trust in Jesus Christ who will never disappoint. The more we know about the character
of Christ who indwells us the more we are able to stand against persecution.
College & Adult Discipleship Hour Classes
November 2015 through January 2016 • 11:10a - 12:00p •College Discipleship Class
Steve Andreasen, Seth Gurley & Jay Long • B108 College life can bring great joy for Christian students. This is the time of life when one is making some very important decisions. What is my life’s calling? What major do I take to get me started in that calling? How does God want to use me while I am here? Who are my friends going to be?
When will I meet my future spouse? These are exciting times in your life but they also can be stressful.
Doing things for the first time in college can be very exciting and fulfilling but sometimes can be a temptation for anxiety. How do I react to a professor who is an atheist, evolutionist, sexist or socialist? What do I do when fellow students mock my Christian beliefs? How do I defend my
faith when my professors seem to be so sure of what they teach?
James 1:2 says, “Count it all joy my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” God wants to give you great joy in your Christian
life no matter what you face in life. This class will help you to see how you can have great joy while facing the challenges of college life and growing to maturity in Christ.
6:00 pm
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Nursery (newborn- 4yrs.) Melissa Canney
God’s Son - The birth and stories of Jesus, God’s Son. The children sing, have Bible lesson, color or craft, and eat a snack.
0 - 1.5 yrs • Jodie & Jamie Hawthorne • C102 1.5 - 2.5 yrs • Britney Thames & Mary Beth Wright • C105
2.5 - 4 yrs • Courtney Hardy & Crystal Wham • C104
Covenant Kids (K4-5th) Melissa Canney • C108
Catechism Questions 58-108 (Teaching about Faith, Christ, and the Ten Commandments)
Our goal is that each child would develop a deep, personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and grow deeper in their walk with the Lord. The Covenant Kids will hear from many gifted teachers, as well
as sing and sign praises to God. After assembly, the children will move to classrooms for lesson reinforcement activities and prayer.
K4 • Annette Hardy & Ashley Wilson • C116 K5-2nd • Matthew & Liz Pearson • C113
3rd • Eric & Meredith Lanford • C114 4th -5th • Michael Cousar • C110
Children & Youth Discipleship Hour Classes
November 2015 through January 2016 • 11:10a - 12:00p •
Sr. High (9th-12th) David Reiter, Joey Thames & Jay Wright • B105
A combination of topical study and book-of-the-Bible survey, our high school students will hear from a rotation of gifted speakers bringing a message of grace every Sunday with special emphasis on
group discussion and panel forums.
Jr. High (6th-8th) Dexter Williams & Mike Settle • A214
The King Comes - the Gospel of Matthew.
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30).
Be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18).
These are two passages that scream our need for the Holy Spirit. Check out this list of some of the things the Holy Spirit does (Note that this is just an unbe-‐lievable parAal list). Perhaps you can use this list in personal Bible Study, in your Home Ministry Group, or some Bible class and give some Ame to seeing your need to be filled with the Spirit . . . never grieving him. The Holy Spirit . . .
1) Keeps us on a righteous path for our benefit by convicAng us of sin and giving us the feelings of guilt (John 16:7-‐11).
2) Illumines God’s word for our understanding, teaching us truth (1 Cor. 2:6-‐16; John 16:13).
3) Spotlights Christ so that we can see his glory and be changed (John 15:26; 16:13, 14).
4) Regenerates, saves, washes, renews, and grants us everlasAng life (John 3:5-‐8; Gal. 6:8; Titus 3:5).
5) SancAfies us (2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2; Rom. 5:16). 6) Empowers and strengthens us (Luke 4:14; 24:49; Rom. 15:19; Acts 1:8;
Eph. 3:16). 7) Enables our prayers to reach heaven’s ear (Rom. 8:26-‐27; Jude 1:20). 8) Frees us from sin (Rom. 8:2), bringing us liberty from sin and bondage
(2 Cor. 3:17). 9) Transforms us into the image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:18). 10) Comforts us (Acts 9:31). 11) Grants us joy (1 Thess. 1:6). 12) Grants us everlasAng life (Gal. 6:8). 13) Assures us we are children of God when we are (Rom. 8:16). 14) Produces in us wonderful fruit like love for God, peace with God, self-‐
control by God, and more as evidence that we are constrained by him (Gal. 5:22, 23).
15) Gi^s us with spiritual gi^s of significance and usefulness (1 Cor. 12:7-‐10, 28-‐30; Rom. 12:6-‐8; Eph. 4:7-‐11; 1 Pet. 4:10-‐11).
16) UniAes us as believers of one family (Eph. 4:3; 2:14-‐18). 17) Guarantee our future resurrecAon (2 Cor. 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:5). 18) Seals us in Christ’s righteousness (Eph. 1:13; 4:30). 19) Speaks to and through us (1 Cor. 12:3; 1 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 2:11; Heb. 3:7;
Ma`. 10:20; Acts 2:4; 8:29; 10:19; 11:12, 28; 13:2; 16:6, 7; 21:4, 11). 20) Confesses that Jesus came in the flesh (1 John 4:2). 21) Casts out our demons (Ma`. 12:28).
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Welcome
to the
family…
Penny LoPrestoWhere are you originally from? I was born in Hillsdale, Mi and lived there most of my life.
What made you decide to join New Covenant Church? When moving to Anderson I was praying that God would put me in a church where He wanted me. We drove by NCC on the way to our new home. So I checked it out on the internet and felt it was a good bible believing and teaching Church. After attending, felt this was where God wanted me.
How did you come to know the Lord? When I was 27 we were invited to a Baptist Church by some friends for Easter. I heard the gospel and kept returning as I wanted to learn more. Realized I needed a savior and my sins forgiven. By faith I be-lieved that Jesus died for my sins, was buried and rose from the dead 3 days later. Every since then my life has been changed.
What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy walking and enjoying the fresh air and all God's beauty around me. Love to take pictures of flowers, trees, clouds, sunsets, animals, all and any of God's creation.
Where do you work/what do you do? I retired from Hillsdale Co ISD where I worked for 15 years. Loved working with those children.
December
2015
New Covenant School
Basketball at Oakwood 12/3
Basketball at Lighthouse 12/4
Basketball at BJA 12/5
FIRST HOME BBALL GAME! 12/8
Basketball at Hampton
Park 12/14
Middle School Basketball Tourney @
Erskine
12/18- 12/19
All School Chapel 12/18
Christmas Break
12/21-1/1/16
Classes Resume 1/4
Winter Ball 1/15
H
Upcoming Events…
NEW COVENANT SCHOOL IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE OFFICIALLY STARTED A BASKETBALL PROGRAM! THIS YEAR WE HAVE FOUR TEAMS… MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS JV BOYS VARSITY BOYS VARSITY GIRLS
TO DATE WE HAVE HAD OVER $46,000 DONATED FOR OUR CAMPAIGN!
THANK YOU!!!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING…
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CK Club Wednesdays 3 yr olds to current 5th graders
Choir Time: 5:15-5:45pm
Chow Time: 5:45-6:10pm ($2 per person)
Club Time: 6:15-7:15pm
Large group assembly then age appropriate groups with activities
Bible/Crafts/Games/Music FUN!!
CK Choir Traditional Christmas Play
December 16
CovEnaNt
Contact Melissa Canney: [email protected]
December
2015
New Covenant School
At New Covenant, I have loved the teaching as well as the tight-knit environment. In elementary school, on top of a regular curriculum, we learned about the Bible while memorizing catechisms and Scripture. It may not have been important to me then, but knowing the importance of God's word now, it is great to already know these things. In upper school, especially sophomore and junior year, I have loved really grasping big concepts with my classmates in history and literature. It has also been incredible to grow up with my classmates from Kindergarten all the way to Senior year. Next year, I hope to study psychology at Covenant College in Georgia. Their focus in learning is as spot-on as the education I've grown up with. I see education with a Christian worldview as the best way for God to grow my understanding of Him in a secular world rather than a way to protect me from ever facing the secular world. My advice to the classes behind me would be to enjoy New Covenant with all of its strengths and weaknesses and to also stay involved. You will never regret investing yourself in a great place like this.
New Covenant School Senior Spotlight,
Michelann Settle
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CHURCH
BASKETBALL
UPDATE IMPORTANT DATES
Uniform/Registration Fee Payment Deadline December 1
Coaches Meeting - Dec. 1, 7:00pm @ Boulevard Baptist
Season Begins Junior/Senior Girls, Boys 13 + - Dec. 7
Coed 5 Clinic-Boys 11 & U - Jan.9
Team Schedules and Rules www.andersonchurchsports.org
UPCOMING EVENTSALL 9TH-12TH GRADERS
Regular Sr. High Youth Group - Wednesday Nights SALT(Student Action Leadership Team) 7-7:30
Gym 7:30-8 ~ Bible Study 8-8:30 ~ Games 8:30-9
December 16 Christmas Party - 7:30pm
@ Dutterer’s (102 Sorrel Oaks, Belton 29627) Will have a tacky sweater contest, white elephant game and
special snacks.
Save the Date!Sr. High Summer Retreat in FLORIDA!
July 4-9
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Jr. High Cheap Ski Day December 5
• Cost ~ $35 for skiers, $45 for snowboarders: in-cludes transportation, lift tickets, rentals & lockers.
• Leave NCC at 5:00am Saturday Morning.
• Ski at Appalachian Ski Mountain., Blowing Rock, NC from 9-4pm.
• Bring: Bag Lunch, Money for Dinner, warm clothes and a change of clothes.
• RSVP to Dexter (844-2416) early if you want to ride up in the van!
NCC will host week of December 13
Please contact David Keese or Meredith Lanford if you would like
to serve in this ministry.
ALL 6TH-8TH GRADERS
Regular Jr. High Youth Group Wednesday Nights
(this is when we play games, have snack, learn God’s truth and pray) 6:00p-7:30p
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 5 Cheap Ski Day w/Dexter
(see details page 7)
December 11 Movie Night at the Wright's
6:30 - 8:30 pm - 214 Savannah Dr. We'll watch “Elf” and have noodles and syrup. Bring candy,
candy canes, and candy corns
December 16 Christmas Party at the Hardy’s
7:00-9:00 pm - 206 Dandelion Trail Bring a $5 gift.
For Men Only (& their children)D.A.W.N. (Discipleship and Weekly Nurture)
Wednesday Mornings at 6:30 a.m. Beginning February 3, 2016
At New Covenant Church in C-108
What You Can Count On Every Week:• Punctuality! Don't be late, we will not wait• 6:30 - 6:35 Pick up light breakfast and find a seat• 6:35 - 7:00 Bible Teaching• 7:00 - 7:30 Application of Bible message & small group prayer
Contact Rob Wright: [email protected]
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
WPG - 11:00a TRUE1 - 4:00p TRUE2 - 4:00p
Noblitt MDG - 6:00p Lamb WDG-7:30p ✣ Ellody Canney,
Larry Wallace
Hardy WDG - 1:00p CK Club - 5:15p
Williams WDG - 6:00p Jr. High 6:00-7:30p
SALT - 7:00p Sr. High 7:30-9:00p ✣ Susie Whitfield
Milford MDG-6:00a ✣ Turner Browne ❖ David & Casey
Keese
❖ James & Margaret Duncan
Jr. High Cheap Ski Day
❖ Stacy & Wesley White
Worship-9:30a Discipleship Classes-
11:10a
TRUE3 - 2:30p WPG - 11:00a Rountree WDG-12:15p
TRUE1 - 4:00p TRUE2 - 4:00p
Noblitt MDG - 6:00p Lamb WDG -7:30p
✣ Suzanne Fortune
CK Club - 5:15p Williams WDG - 6:00p
Jr. High 6:00-7:30p SALT - 7:00p
Sr. High 7:30-9:00p ❖ Rob & Abbi Cord
Milford MDG-6:00a Jackson WDG - 2:00p Jr. High Movie-6:30p
❖ Greg & Whitney Skipper
❖ Eric & Hope Burch
FAMILY PROMISE Worship-9:30a
Discipleship Classes- 11:10a
Session Meeting ✣ Tim Williamson
FAMILY PROMISE TRUE3 - 2:30p
✣ Paula Maeger
FAMILY PROMISE WPG - 11:00a
TRUE1 - 4:00p TRUE2 - 4:00p
Gamble/Noblitt MDG - 6:00p
Lamb WDG-7:30p
FAMILY PROMISE Hardy WDG - 1:00p
OWLS -11:30a CK Club - 5:15p
Jr. High Party-7:00p Sr. High Party- 7:30p
✣ Caroline Bass, Crystal Wham
❖ Andrew & Ashley Wilson
FAMILY PROMISE Milford MDG-6:00a
✣ Dale Hardy, Jenny Martin, Sharon Myer
FAMILY PROMISE ✣ Olivia Milford
❖ John & Cheryl Boyte
FAMILY PROMISE
Worship-9:30a Discipleship Classes-
11:10a ✣ Lindsay Holley
NCS BREAK TRUE3 - 2:30p ✣ Peggy Webb,
Mary Beth Wright
NCS BREAK WPG - 11:00a
TRUE1 - 4:00p TRUE2 - 4:00p
Gamble/Noblitt MDG - 6:00p
Lamb WDG-7:30p ✣ Haley Carver,
Gracie Cutliff
NCS BREAK NCS BREAK Christmas Eve Service
- 6:00p
OFFICE CLOSED
NCS BREAK OFFICE CLOSED
Worship-9:30a Discipleship -11:10a
✣ Caroline Lamb, Susan Payne, Coart Ramey
❖ Maurice & Carolyn Lopez
TRUE3 - 2:30p ❖ Reid & Angie
Harmon
✣ Ben Andreasen ✣ Alisa Lamb, Chloe Payne
✣ Emma Wilson, Marie Wright
❖ Anniversaries ✣ Birthdays
CK Club=Covenant Kids Jr. High (6th-8th)
MDG=Men’s Discipleship Group
SDG=Seniors Discipleship Group
SALT=Student Action Leadership Team
Sr. High (9th-12th) TRUE=Girls 6-8th Grade
Discipleship Group WDG=Women’s Disciple-
ship Group WPG=Women’s Prayer
Group
December 2015 Calendar of Events
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