WEEKLY BULLETIN

May 11, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Announcements

Worship Through Songs

     Blessed Assurance

     Say the Word

     Light A Fire

     Love of God

Prayer

Sermon

     Body of Christ

Benediction



Announcements & Events

Our service begins at 9:30am.



Nova Class: When Your Way Isn’t Working

Maybe you’ve found recently that you are getting more irritable with people. Or you’re feeling more overwhelmed and defeated by the challenges that life is throwing your way. Or you’re spending more time scanning social media than you are connecting with God in prayer. Even doing things your way isn’t working out the way you think it should.

 

If you’re feeling discouraged, frustrated, and worn out, it’s a good indication that something in your life is out of sync. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem found in Scripture. In John 15:5, Jesus tells his followers, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, apart from me you can’t do anything.” In this study, we’ll look at ways that we can stay connected to him instead of going it alone in this life.




VBS

VBS is coming July 21-25th! Registration is open for children ages 4 years through 5th grade for a fun-filled week learning about the BIGNESS of God in the smallest of things. Click here to register today!


A hybrid service/learning VBS program is also available for those entering 6th and 7th grade in the fall. Registration is limited for this group, so register soon.

VBS is an all-volunteer ministry and we need YOU to help make it run smoothly! If you are interested in helping serve at VBS, please sign up to volunteer - there are MANY different opportunities and ways to serve, so check out the form and let us know how you'd like to help serve our community. 




Softball

Every summer, Nova participates in a South Bay church softball league and we want you to play with us! All skill levels are welcome and you must be 14 years old or older to play. For more information or to sign up, contact Jeff Hester at jhester24@yahoo.com




Women's Bible Study: The Book of Daniel

Monday evenings, 6:30 pm @ Nova, in the Fireside Room.

Women college age and above can connect and grow together through gathering around God’s word. For more information, contact Susan Welch (310-465-6479).




Serving in the Pre-K Ministry

We are looking for some more servant leaders to serve in our Sunday morning Pre-K ministry. You will serve families by providing a safe and warm space where parents can drop of their children while also teaching them about God. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please fill out the "Serving at Nova" page HERE.



Women's Mission Fellowship
  • Women's Mission Fellowship is group of women within Nova Community Church who support our local and non-local missionaries and shelters that provide refuge for those in need. WMF provides donations which include food, supplies, monetary support and most importantly, prayer support.
  • WMF meets the first Thursday of each month at Nova @10:00am.
  • If you are interested or would like to learn more about WMF, please contact Charlotte Newkirk at  chnewkir@pacbell.net.

          Click here for more info.



Feeding the Hungry and Laundry Love

  • Feeding the Hungry - Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month Nova people gather at a church in Gardena to prepare a hot meal and serve it to anyone who is in need. 
  • Laundry Love - Every 2nd Saturday of the month, Nova people gather at a local laundromat and provide laundry services for anyone who is in need.

          Click here for more info.





ABOUT NOVA

Nova Classes

  • Sunday classes take place each Sunday from 11:15am - 12:00pm.  See what classes are available here. 


Children's Ministry

  • Please check in children Nursery – grade 5 ahead of time at the NovaKids tent. PreK students will proceed directly to the Pre-K East Room to meet their teachers. NovaKids (grades K-5) will stay with their family until after the worship songs when they will be released to meet their teachers. For more information, please visit our Children's Ministry page.


Refreshment Schedule

  • Please help us bring some snacks and treats to go along with our coffee after the service!
  • We are asking you to bring snacks on different weeks in correlation with the first letter of your last name:

          A-D: First Sunday of every month

          E-L: Second Sunday

          M-R: Third Sunday

          S-Z: Fourth Sunday

  • Place the refreshments in the kitchen on the rolling cart before the service. 
  • Help roll the coffee and refreshments out after the service.
  • Please also help roll them back in and clean the trays and coffee dispensers.

Small Groups

  • Nova small groups are smaller communities of people (usually about 8-14) who meet regularly to share, pray, read God’s Word and care for each other in practical ways. Most groups meet weekly on different nights of the week. 
  • If you are interested in joining a group, or would like more information, please visit the Small Groups page of our site, or fill out this short form so we can be in touch. Small Group Info Request


Serving at Nova

  • Interested in serving at Nova? To learn more visit here on our website.
  • There are a variety of ways to serve! Help out Sundays here on campus or off-campus with our outreach ministries like Laundry Love and Feeding the Hungry.

Giving

  • If you would like to give tithes or offerings, please use the drop box located in the lobby.
  • Visit novachurch.org/giving for online giving.


Prayer

  • At the end of the worship service, Prayer Team members (light blue vests) are available near the Prayer Garden.
  • You can always email prayer requests to prayer@novachurch.org and they will be sent out to the prayer team.