Message in a Minute

Click the image above to hear from Pastor Harold as well as to learn about the three Key Announcements for this week!

Spiritual Reflection

“I wasn’t baptized in a church, but I was sprinkled from morning to night with the dew of grace.”

Rufus Jones

Wildwood Middle High School Mentor Program

New Covenant’s Mentor Program annually has 35 - 45 Mentors working with Mentees from ninth to twelfth grade, primarily at Wildwood Middle High School.

New Mentors Needed

Our current Mentors “move up” with their Mentees each year, but due to how well-received the program continues to be, we have more students who are asking for Mentors. Each year, we recruit adults who have a heart for teenagers and a sincere desire to provide love, patience, guidance, and support over a period of four years as the Mentee journeys from ninth grade through graduation. The Mentor Program focuses on four foundational areas: physical, spiritual, behavioral, and academic/career needs.

If God is leading you to this special program please read the overview and submit your application to Olivia Collins, Student Minister. If you have any questions, please contact Olivia.

Stay Connected with Digital Ministry 

As we head into the summer months, we want to remind you of the many ways you can stay connected with our ministry online!

Online Services: Join us every Saturday at 5 PM and Sunday at 9 and 11 AM for our online worship services. You can watch live or catch up later on our website.

Text in Church Platform: Stay updated with our latest news, events, and inspirational messages by signing up for our Text in Church platform. Simply text Your name and email to (352) 758-4166.

Online Giving: Your generosity helps us continue our mission. You can give online easily and securely through our website.

If you have any questions, please contact the church office at (352) 750-4529.

Bargains & Blessings Volunteer Opportunities 

Are you looking for an exciting volunteer opportunity that will allow you to make an impact on our local community? Do you enjoy working with other volunteers and New Covenant staff and serving customers? New Covenant’s Bargains & Blessings Resale Store in downtown Wildwood needs YOU! 

Volunteers are needed in intake, scheduling, the Family Interface Office, the annex building and main store. No experience is needed, just your willingness to help. Any amount of time is appreciated, Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM – 4 PM. and Saturday from 10 AM –3 PM. If you are interested, please contact Barb Holevinksy at the store (352) 330-3333 or send her an email.

Legacy Giving Reminder

The Legacy Fund, formerly known as the Endowment Fund, provides members and friends of the church the opportunity to make charitable gifts that became a permanent fund to support ministries and growth long into the future.

The Legacy Fund continues to be an opportunity for a “Planned Gift” by giving now or by way of your will, trust, or one of many other options, and making a gift from your IRA may provide a tax advantage.

We invite you to consider the Legacy Fund as you review your own planned giving.

The Good Samaritan

Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. (Luke 10:33-34)

In the New Testament there is no recording of Jesus ever telling his disciples to collect the tithe from his followers. He never told anybody to pay 10% of their income. What he DID say was that we should help one another, be good to one another. If someone has a need and you can help them, do it. Not because you hope you can get something back from it, but because it's the right thing to do. The good Samaritan is a perfect story to illustrate this approach.

Legacy Giving

When planning for your estates you focus on your goals and become more aware of how you want to impact the world.

New Covenant Holiday Hours

The Church, the Administration Office, and Bargains & Blessings will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Church and Administration Office will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 9 AM.

Bargains & Blessings will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 9:30 AM.

Men's Prayer Breakfast

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, Men's Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, May 28 will not take place. All men are invited to join us again on Tuesday, June 4. Have a great holiday weekend.

“God Is Like a Box of Crayons”

Fridays from 9:30 AM–12 PM in Classroom 3

Ladies, please join our weekly devotion/coloring group and engage in God’s Word while having fun. We would love for you learn to more about our group! We are continuing to meet throughout the summer months. Join us and bask in the Word of God before the weekend. If you have any questions, please contact Wanda Eavers or Pat Hill.

Bargains & Blessings Truck Next Weekend

The Bargains & Blessings Truck will be on the church campus to accept donations next weekend (June 1 & 2) before worship services. We appreciate your ongoing support of this important ministry.

If you have large items to donate, please call Bargains & Blessings at (352) 330-3333 for information about donation pick-up.

“Love Your Neighbor Camp” — Walmart Registry

Sunday, June 2 – Friday, June 7

“Love Your Neighbor Camp” is an empowering at-home experience for students to be immersed in a dynamic program aimed at cultivating empathy, fostering community bonds, and igniting a passion for service. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to support the “Love Your Neighbor Camp” for our students — from the comfort of your home. We’ve set up a Walmart registry where you can easily purchase items that will directly benefit the “Love Your Neighbor Camp.” It’s very convenient to be involved – just click the button below, choose the items you’d like to contribute, and contact Olivia Collins when they should be picked up. Thank you for supporting our youth program!

The Revealed Study Group

Thursdays, June 6–27 from 1-2:15 PM

“Faith In Action” is the theme of The Revealed Study Group’s next series of meetings. We will explore the book of James in the Bible to better understand how our actions show the depth of our faith in Jesus. 

For more information, please contact Sherry and Pastor Gary Eldred. If you’re interested in this study, we welcome new members to the group. We hope you can join us.

Registration is not required and there is no study guide, however, a Bible is needed for class. 

Backpacks 4 Kids present Celebrate America 2024

Sunday, June 30 at 3 PM in the Christian Life Center

Get ready for a spectacular explosion of music and patriotism at Celebrate America 2024! Dive into a sea of heart-stirring patriotic anthems, a vibrant assortment of Americana pop and folk tunes, and soaring marches.  Hosted by Angie Rose and Sean Pollock, the stage will sparkle with the incredible talents of The Chancel Choir, guest soloists, and dynamic instrumentalists.

Admission is absolutely free with a suggested $20 donation at the door. Every dollar raised supports Backpacks 4 Kids in their mission to equip school children from Wildwood elementary through middle-high schools with essential supplies. Last year, your generosity helped raise over $20,000, benefiting 1,300 children in our growing community. Hosted by New Covenant, renowned for vibrant concerts that build futures, this event promises not only a feast for the ears but a boon for the heart. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of America’s spirit and community!

Holy Land Trip 2025

Monday, March 31–Tuesday, April 9, 2025

Pastor Harold will lead another Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year. The tour will include Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Jacob’s Well, Samaria, Emmaus, Megiddo, Mount Carmel, Jericho, Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea.

Click the button below to read the full brochure. Brochures are also located at the “Welcome Center” in the East Narthex. To register, please visit the EO website. 

Production Volunteers Needed

Are you eager to be part of a vibrant community and serve your church in a fresh and exciting capacity? Our production team at New Covenant is actively seeking new volunteers to contribute to the thriving online community we've built. Each week, we're joined by 1000 people worldwide, all made possible by the dedicated efforts of our production team. No prior experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome to join us.

To learn more and get involved, please contact Mat Napp, our Digital and Production Director. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

New Covenant Name Badges and ID Cards

One of the ways it is helpful to get to know people’s names is by wearing a name tag! Our pastors love to call people by their name during greeting and in communion time, so please make a point of wearing your name tag. If you don’t have one, you can purchase one online or visit the Computer Center after worship services.

Everywhere you go, you have an ID card — whether it is the gym, the grocery store, or a rec center. An important part of being hospitable is scanning your New Covenant ID card when you come in. This helps us know you are present at worship or at events. It is great when we get to learn names this way or know you have been here. In a large church, it can be easy to feel lost but this helps the pastors and staff know you. You can get an ID card on the weekends at the Computer Center or during the week at the Administration office. To order a name badge online, please use the link below.

Evelyn Bain

Lucille Brannan

Ron and Sharon Huisman 

Cathy Johnson

Darlene Kinley

Mac McGinnis

Ed Nuernberg & family

Bruce & Wanda Petlock

Bev Petrina

Denny & Gwen Quick

Christina Thompson

Linda Tiesmeyer

The prayer quilts on the altar are for...

Gracie, who is a young girl beginning her new life after college.

Mike, who is going through extensive cancer surgery on his face and ear.

Nola, who is battling cancer and heart problems.

Prayer quilts are made by a dedicated group in our church who envision the quilts being a special gift of love for people facing difficult situations. If you would like to order a prayer quilt, please click the button below.

Our prayers, love, and sympathy are extended to...

Carole and Sandra Chester, family and friends on the passing of Carole's husband and Sandra's father, Dick Chester.

Our Altar Flowers have been provided by:

Donna Phaneuf in memory of our wedding anniversary

Donna & Bill - May 28, 1960.

Pat Santos in memory of my mother, Anna Molesky’s birthday.

Flower orders must be received by noon on Tuesday for flowers to be delivered that weekend. To place an order for altar flowers, please contact Ginny Davis using the button below.