WEEKLY BULLETIN

March 1, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Announcements

Worship Through Songs

     Show Us Who You Are

     This Is Our God

     Great Is the Lord

     Free Amen

     Say the Word

Prayer

Sermon

     The Fall of Mankind

Benediction


Announcements & Events

Our service begins at 9:30am. 



Nova Ladies Luncheon: Saturday, March 14

Ladies in 6th grade to 106 years old are invited to a luncheon at NOVA on Saturday, March 14 at noon. The cost is $10 for lunch.  Visit the table on the plaza or speak with Maggie Sanders (310-908-7531) or Alesia Giampaoli (310-941-9109), to purchase your ticket.




Nova Class -- Every Thought Captive: How Renewing Your Mind Can Change Your Life

Are your thoughts leading you toward transformation or conformity? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In Every Thought Captive, you will explore a topic crucial for your spiritual growth: the battle for your mind.

 

In Romans 12:2, we read these words: “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

 

Just like molten glass, our lives are constantly being shaped and molded by the thoughts we think. This study will teach us to actively and intentionally challenge our thoughts. This isn’t a study on the power of positive thinking—or how you have the power to change your life—but about learning how God made your brain. He will transform your life as you learn to take every thought captive and submit it to the truth of his Word.



Youth Camp Fundraiser

NOVA is partnering with Board and Brews to help raise funds for NOVA Youth Camps! On Wednesday, 3/18 from 4pm - 8pm, 20% of proceeds at Board and Brews will go back to NOVA Youth Camps. You MUST show the flyer for NOVA to get 20% back on your order. You can show a physical flyer which can be found in the NOVA lobby, or you can show a digital copy which can be found HERE.


So go get some delicious food and support NOVA's youth ministry at the same time!


Hands of Mercy

Every year, the people of NOVA come together to build a house for a family in need in Ensenada, MX. These are families that are connected to a local church in Ensenada and were guided to the Hands of Mercy ministry by their pastor.


First, there is the pre-build where we build the frame of the house here in NOVA's parking lot. That will take place the morning of Saturday, 4/11.


Then, a group of NOVA people will take the frame down to Mexico and finish the build for the family. That trip will be 5/1-5/3.


If you would like to attend one or both of these builds, or if you would like to give financially to the Hands of Mercy Ministry, please visit the booth after the Sunday Morning Worship Service, or you can contact Norm at 310-678-0593.



Choir
Choir is in full swing! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at Nova @ 7:00pm.
Nova's choir is a wonderful ministry, blending together voices and music for our worship services and for special events throughout the year. Whatever your level of experience, you are invited to join Nova's choir! For more information, please contact our choir director, Donna D'Amico (310-329-5262).



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.