Message in a Minute

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

Spiritual Reflection

“You don’t have to play Jesus for the world to be Jesus to the world. You are to represent Him at all times wherever you are. Preach the gospel by the life you live, by your actions, and by the choices you make.”

Jonathan Roumie – “The Chosen” Series

New Generation Singers

St. Joseph, Missouri UMC Youth Choir

Sunday, July 27 at 7 PM in the Christian Life Center

Come experience an unforgettable evening of music and ministry with the New Generation Singers — a dynamic youth choir from St. Joseph, Missouri made up of students from 8th grade through college. Known for their high-energy performances, this group shares the love of Christ through a creative mix of music, drama, speaking parts, and even ventriloquism. Each summer they debut a new themed program that reflects their mission and imagination.

While they perform primarily in churches, the New G Singers have also brought their message to unique and meaningful places including parks, arenas, fairs, inside the base of the Statue of Liberty, and the Chapel at West Point. Their performance in the nation’s capital even earned a mention in the Congressional Record.

With powerful sound, theatrical lighting, and a heart for sharing the Gospel, this is more than a concert — it’s an inspiring experience for all ages. All are welcome!

FREE — no tickets or cost to attend.

Prayer Requests

The prayer of the righteous person is powerful in what it can achieve (James 5:16b), and at New Covenant it is an honor to pray for one another and for those who are dear to us.

To submit a Prayer Request, you can fill out one of the Prayer Cards on the church campus and leave in the receptacle for the Prayer Cards. In addition, you can also submit a Prayer Request online using the link on the website or the button below. Praying for our church, our families, and our friends is important to us, so we hope that you will consider allowing us the privilege to pray for you.

Do You Like Helping People?

Bargains & Blessings Volunteers is in need of volunteers in two key areas: 

A volunteer is needed to answer general information, such as the hours of operation, donation hours, items that can and cannot be accepted, or transferring calls when needed. Help is needed Monday through Friday, from 9 AM–12:30 PM or 12:30–4 PM, either a half-day or full-day. Training will be provided. Please contact Barb Holevinsky if you are interested or stop by the store to apply. 

Helpers are also needed every other month to accept donations before worship service at 8 AM and in-between worship services from 10–11 AM. If you are interested, please contact Charles Stuart.

Backpacks4Kids Ministry — Celebrate the Win

A special thank you to everyone who attended one of the Backpack4Kids concerts and donated to this ministry this year. Your donations helped to provide backpacks, laptop sleeves, and school supplies (crayons, pencils, notebooks, composition paper, highlighters, etc.) for 1,700 public school students this year. The administrators at Wildwood Elementary, Intermediate School and the Middle High School are grateful for your support. The Sumter County School District received an "A" rating according to the Florida Department of Education's School Grades and School Improvement Ratings Report for 2024-25. 

If you are interested in donating, please make the check out to New Covenant with Backpack4Kids in the subject line.  

Mine or Yours? 

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too. (Psalms 24:1)

Generous God, help me to see that all I have is yours, whether I have much or little. As Paul wrote to the church at Philippi, help me to be “content in all things.” With the gifts I have received from you, help me use them in a way that accomplishes your purposes in the world. Help me to be generous with my finances. Help me to give to those that are in need.

Legacy Giving

Remember New Covenant in your planned giving.

“Romans – In the Grip of Grace” by Max Lucado

Sundays, from July 6 – August 10 at 10:15 AM in Classroom 3

The Spirited Singles Sunday class invites everyone to join them for their new 6-week Bible study with streaming video exploring Paul’s letter to the Roman church.

The class will focus on central truths such as:

• The power of sin
• The availability of God’s grace
• The battle we’re in and the hope we have.
• The grand story from creation to restoration.
• The call to live in fellowship with each other and God

If you have questions, please contact Pat Hill, Care Coordinator.

Summer Food Drive

Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20

Due to the high costs of food and the need in our community, your support of the Wildwood Food Pantry's Summer Food Drive is needed. Bags will be placed on each car/golf cart during services on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20. 

Please fill the bags with the food items needed and leave the bags beside your car/golf cart the following weekend, July 26 and 27. Volunteers will be on hand to gather your food donations. You may also drop off your donations at the church anytime during the week. Bins are conveniently located at the west entrance to the church and in the East and West Narthexes.

Current needs include: canned fruit, canned soups, canned tuna and chicken, canned vegetables, cereal, flavored pastas (Hamburger Helper, Rice-A-Rona, Pasta Sides), macaroni & cheese, peanut butter & jelly, SpagettiOs, RavioliOs, etc., and spaghetti sauce.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have worked in this ministry to serve families over the last 20 years.

Christmas in July Choir Open House! 

Wednesday, July 30 from 5 – 8 PM

Join us for a joyful evening of music, fellowship, and Christmas cheer! Bring a friend as we kick off preparations for Christmas 2025 with Mary McDonald’s “This is Christmas.” Music and tracks will be ready to get you into the holiday spirit. We will begin with a fellowship meal at 5 PM, followed by an inspiring rehearsal. We’ll also prepare music to sing in worship on Sundays, August 3 and August 10, so you’ll get a chance to jump right in!

We have plenty of space — and we need you! Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love to sing, we warmly welcome new choir members to be part of our New Covenant family. Come help us build something beautiful together.

Registration is required so we have enough food and music available. If you have any questions, please contact Sean Pollock, Director of Worship and Events.

Sunday Education Classes

One of New Covenant’s key values is discipleship. We encourage everyone to join us in understanding God’s call upon our lives and how the Bible teaches us to live. In this spirit, we offer a selection of Sunday morning classes.

A list of what is offered is available at the Welcome Center. Please feel free to visit the classes and find the one that inspires you to experience your faith fully and live abundantly. 

Fresh Expressions Volunteer Opportunities

New Covenant is pleased to offer a Fresh Expression of ministry by providing a mini worship service for residents in many of the living facilities in The Villages and surrounding areas.

If you have the gift of music, prayer, or sharing a devotion, being a part of this ministry may be a good fit for you. All volunteers for this Fresh Expression undergo training in protecting vulnerable adults as well as a background check.

To learn more about getting involved, please contact Pastor Donna Hendren.

Voyages of Paul Cruise

October 24 – November 4, 2025

Rev. Harold Hendren will be leading an upcoming “Voyages of Paul Cruise” Tour. The pilgrimage will be highlighting the key locations where the Apostle Paul launched many of his first century churches such as Corinth and Thessaloniki. The trip also includes time in Santorini and Mykonos, as well as Athens, one of the most historic cities in the world.

To learn more and to register, please use the buttons below.

Cost: starting at $4,298

Emergency Contact Information

New Covenant puts your safety and security as paramount! If you have an emergency contact, please be sure we have that information in your church database profile. We consider all your information private, but if an incident were to occur on our campus, we would prefer to be able to help by contacting your emergency contact if you are unable to make the call yourself. 

Please contact the Care office so we may add your information to your profile. We greatly value your trust and your sharing this important information with your church!!

The Prayer Quilt on the Altar is for:

Ben, who has a brain tumor.

Prayer quilts are made by a dedicated group in our church and throughout our community who envision the quilts being a special gift of love for people experiencing life-changing challenges. If you would like to order a prayer quilt, please click the button below.

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

Gayle Houseman, family and friends on the passing of her husband, William Houseman.

Anne Foote Hill & Steven Hill, Karen Ray, family and friends on the passing of their step-father, Ray Boeke.

The family and friends of Hazel Ethel Kaufman on her passing.

Altar Flowers

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, Ministry Assistant, using the button below.