New Covenant Church Sunday Service - Sept 8 2024 - Just Say Hi

Welcome to New Covenant Church!

We are so glad you have joined us to celebrate the Risen Lord and to hear a message this morning from Bishop Carl Buffington called "Just Say Hi."

We are also celebrating our 50 year anniversary today!

We look forward to seeing you online with us! Feel free to chat with us in the chat box.

Here are the scriptures for today: 

1 Kings 8.22-23, 27b-30
Psalm 84
Revelation 21.2-7
Matthew 7.13-14, 24-25

Hear the 50th anniversary reflection of New Covenant Church by Bishop Carl Buffington

Hear Reflection of Archbishop Kolini

Hear Reflection of Bishop William

Summary of Sermon

Bishop Carl reflects on the New Covenant church's history, mission, and significant events, emphasizing the importance of remembering God's works and the continued presence of the Holy Spirit.

• Importance of Remembering: Bishop Carl emphasizes the biblical importance of remembering God's past deeds and how it influences living obediently and appropriately.
  
  
• New Covenant's Spiritual Foundation: Bishop Carl reflects on the strong presence of the Holy Spirit at New Covenant since its inception and its foundation in the three streams of Anglicanism: sacrament, scripture, and spirit.
  
  
• Personal Experiences: He shares personal experiences of God's presence during worship and healing, highlighting the church's impact on his spiritual journey.
  
  
• Church's Transition: Bishop Carl recounts the church's decision to leave the Episcopal Church in 2003 and join the Christian Church of Winter Springs, emphasizing the role of prayer and legal support.
  
  
• Global Missions: He describes various mission trips and the church's involvement in global ministries, including visits to Jamaica, Rwanda, and India, and the impact of these missions on the congregation.
  
  
• Community Support: Bishop Carl highlights the church's compassion and support during personal tragedies, such as losing his son AJ and the ongoing friendship with Archbishop Kolini.
  
  
• Future Focus: He concludes with a call to focus on becoming friends with God, as emphasized by Gregory of Nyssa, and to remain faithful to the covenant and the mission of the church.1516

Archbishop Kolini and Bishop William also deliver brief remarks, emphasizing the importance of remaining faithful to the covenant and passing the gospel to the next generation.

Prayer (ask for prayer and pray for others)