NEW COVENANT CHURCH: CALLED TO BE A BRIDGE
CONNECTING GOD TO PEOPLE, PEOPLE TO PEOPLE, AND
PEOPLE TO GOD

Jesus is Alive! He is raised from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the father, where He is interceding for us. He knows all about each one of us. He gives us a future and a hope.  The same power of the resurrection that caused Jesus to rise from the dead lives in us now.  As believers we are called to be powerful witnesses. We have received His power from on high.  GO MAKE DISCIPLES!  New Covenant continues to do this work here and in the community.

 The children’s ministry continues to grow through the Academic Pantry and its leader.  Wednesday evenings adults help the children with home work followed by supper, prayer and bible club.  Younger children have a place to meet also.  The parents of many come for supper and help serve and clean up afterward. The women who prepare the meals are now serving between 50 and 60 people each Wednesday. The week of CRCT testing a Toilet Paper Olympics were held.  It was such fun seeing them jump over stacks of toilet paper and other interesting games.  A bag breakfast was given to each child to eat before school the next day. An Evening Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 7 to June ll.  Help will be needed , we can also use help with homework each Wednesday Evening.  Contact Sarah..

We have Sunday School and Children’s church for all ages. Our thanks to the many teachers and helpers that we have  Thanks also to our nursery leader and the helpers during Church and Sunday School.  We pray for Joyce,  one of our teachers, who recently had surgery and for her recovery.

Nancy and many women from the congregation prepared the food, shopped and set up the church for the Seder Meal.  Pastor Marty led the meal along with the music team that supported in song. Drama was also a part of the meal presentation.  It’s always good to have old friends come and help when they are needed.  The children participated in games.  Many of the parents of the children attended.  We are so grateful to Madelle for interpreting in Spanish for the parents of the children who attend the church and other happenings. It was a delightful evening of fellowship and sharing. Thanks to so many willing hands of both men and women who participated and made this time special

The Diaconate held a special work day for cleaning the church and other projects that needed to be done.  Thanks to all who supported this work. Thanks to the young people from 316 Ministry who use our building for ministry.  They came and cleaned all of the chairs in the sanctuary.  Its good when the people of God come together to work and play.

Our pastors continue to bless us  Pastor Ann our pastor and counselor has retired.  Her husband is doing well after his recent surgery and her care.  We have been blessed to have her among us.  She recently preached here and will continue to do so every now and then. She is missed.  She will continue to bless us in ways that she is able in the future.  Our thanks, Pastor Ann for your time, gifts and service at New Covenant.

Pastor Jim continues to bring us the word in Church and Sunday School.  He also teaches on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7.00 P.M. after supper.  He is teaching the book of Mark in Sunday School.  Ken is teaching the book of Daniel on Wednesday evening now.  We are pleased to have Pastor Jim’s wife Polly  assist with the Wednesday evening meals.  We also welcome his mom who has come to live with them.

Pastor Marty is still in Kenya; because of the volcanic ash, he has been delayed.  He should be home Thursday, April 29th.  He and Pastor Burt  are ministering with Bishop Thiongo in Kitale. We support their ministry financially.  We collected $850.00 in our offering jar and were able to give it to them.  They are building an orphanage.  He also planned a corn beef and cabbage luncheon for St. Patrick’s Day because we had a speaker from Ireland on that day.  Pastor Marty continues to speak on Sunday mornings and is active in Young Audiences and does some work with other congregations as well as helping with Wednesday evening.

A special meeting was held with people in our community about our building plans.  DeKalb County has us on hold because this is a residential neighborhood, even though we have been meeting here over 20 years.  The plans are complete.  The neighbors attending the meeting have no objections.  We looked at the plans, DeKalb has been notified, it may take 3 months before we hear anything.
Pray for God’s favor.

The second Saturday of the month the Men meet at the Piccadilly in Tucker.

The Women meet the third Thursday of each month at Helen Anderson’s home.
We are studying Max Lucado’s book FEARLESS

Prayer groups meet Thursday Morning 10:30 S..M. until noon
And Saturday Evening 5.00 P.M. until 6.00 P.M.

COMING EVENTS
May 30, Outdoor Service & Picnic @ Smoke Tree Subdivision
June 26 Break the Chain Reunion Family Picnic Begins Noon stay all Day

It has been awhile since the last Vision, but the work of the kingdom goes on at New Covenant.  If anyone is interested in replacing me as Editor of The Kingdom Vision let me know.