Spiritual Reflection

"The ultimate freedom we have as human beings is the power to select what we will allow or require our minds to dwell upon."



-Dallas Willard

Celebrating New Covenant's 25th Anniversary
Our Final "Bring Weekend" of 2026

Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026

For 25 years, New Covenant United Methodist Church has been "A Place to Call Home." This October, we will gather for an entire weekend celebrating all God has done and looking with faith toward all God is calling us to do next.

Our 25th Anniversary Weekend will be our fourth and final "Bring Weekend" of 2026. "Bring Weekends" are special opportunities throughout the year designed to be simple for all of us to invite friends, neighbors, and family members to worship with us. Consider who you might invite to be a part of celebrating this special milestone in the life of New Covenant.

This anniversary is not simply about remembering the past. It is about giving thanks for our shared story, celebrating the ministry happening among us now, and renewing our commitment to living into the vision of being Christ’s hands, feet, and voice in the world in the years ahead.

Preliminary Anniversary Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 16 at 7 PM

Organ Concert featuring Paul Fey

Christian Life Center

The celebration will begin with internationally recognized German organist and composer Paul Fey⁠. Born near Leipzig, Fey has developed a worldwide following through his concerts, recordings, original compositions, and engaging online performances. His videos reach more than a million viewers each month, introducing audiences across continents—and especially younger generations—to the beauty and power of the pipe organ.

Saturday, October 17 at 9 AM

New Covenant Day of Service

What better way to celebrate 25 years of ministry than by serving together? Opportunities will include assembling health kits, sorting food for local pantries, highway cleanup, writing cards and letters of encouragement, and many other projects for participants of varying ages and abilities.

This will be a day for us to gather as the Body of Christ and be Christ’s hands and feet together in our community. Registration information and a complete list of service opportunities will be announced soon.

Saturday, October 17 at 5 PM

Anniversary Contemporary Worship

Derrick Burt will join our contemporary worship team in leading this special service celebrating God’s faithfulness and the vibrant ministry of New Covenant today.

Sunday, October 18 at 9 AM & 11 AM

Anniversary Blended Worship

Our anniversary celebration will continue during both Sunday morning services, with Derrick Burt joining our pastors, choir, and musicians as we remember our story, honor those who brought us to this moment, and look toward New Covenant’s future.

Sunday, October 18 at 3 PM

A Celebration of Faithfulness: 25 Years of New Covenant

This special anniversary worship celebration will bring our entire church family together. Through music, prayer, storytelling, and thanksgiving, we will honor the past, celebrate the present, welcome home former members and leaders, and renew our vision for the future God is preparing.

Following the service, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Center for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Party!

A weekend of this size will require the gifts and service of many people as we welcome our congregation, returning members, and the wider community. Planning teams and committees are now being formed. If you would like to serve, please contact Sean Pollock, Director, Worship & Events using the button below.

Mark your calendar, invite someone to come home, and plan to be part of this historic weekend. Together, we will celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness—and step boldly into New Covenant’s next chapter.

The New Covenant Legacy Tree

The installation of New Covenant’s Legacy Tree has been completed. The tree is a symbol of God’s faithfulness in our past, His presence with us today, and His promise to guide your church home into the generations yet to come.

The Legacy Fund was established in 2007. Legacy giving is an act of worship, providing you an opportunity to make gifts that support ministry, spiritual growth and planting seeds that will bless others long after our own lifetime.

The leaves on the tree have been engraved with the names of those who have made gifts, or have indicated that by way of their will or trust that they will leave a future gift to the Legacy Fund.



At the base of the tree rests nine stones inscribed with Scriptures and words of faith. They remind us to pass our faith forward, to give from what God has given to us, and to bless those who will come after us.

After each service this weekend, please join members of the Legacy Committee in the Narthex near the Legacy Tree to view your leaf or to receive information about how you can participate in current or future gifts to the Legacy Fund. For more information, contact Linda Stubits, Finance Manager, using the button below.

We hope to see you this weekend. We would love to celebrate this milestone with you.

Summer Food Drive

On behalf of the Wildwood Food Pantry, we would like to thank New Covenant for your generosity in donating a large amount of food to support the Summer Food Drive. The number of families we serve has increased tremendously over the last year, and your support will help us meet the needs of the local community.

We are grateful for all of the volunteers and their continued dedication. 

Just a reminder that the bins are available throughout the week in the West and East Narthex for food donations.

Walking with Grief: You Don't Have to Walk Alone

Tuesdays, August 4 through September 2 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Grief is one of the most universal experiences we face, yet it can also be one of the loneliest. Whether you've lost a spouse, a parent, a child, a friend, or are grieving another significant loss, the journey can feel overwhelming. While everyone experiences grief differently, one truth remains the same: healing is often found in the presence of others.

Our Walking with Grief group is a safe, welcoming place for anyone navigating the difficult road of loss. This isn't a place where you are expected to "move on" or have all the answers. Instead, it's a community where people understand that grief doesn't follow a timetable and where every person's story is treated with compassion and respect. Together, we'll share encouragement, listen without judgment, and discover practical and spiritual resources for living with loss. Sometimes you may find comfort simply by listening. Other times you may want to share your own experiences. There is never any pressure—only an invitation to come as you are.



As Christians, we believe that even in our deepest sorrow, God walks beside us. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Our hope is not that grief disappears, but that God's presence and the support of His people help us carry it.

If you or someone you know is grieving, we invite you to join us for Walking with Grief. Whether your loss is recent or occurred years ago, you are welcome. Together, we'll discover that while grief changes us, we never have to face it alone. Class begins Tuesday August 4 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in classroom 2. For more information contact Sharon Weimert, Care Coordinator. No registration required.

John Had it Right

John Wesley, the Founder of the Methodist Church, was an incredible servant of God. Wesley reminded his followers that “the love of money,” not money itself, is the “root of all evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10)


He said, “the fault does not lie in the money, but in them that use it.” He declared that when used in ways that are consistent with biblical wisdom, money is “an excellent gift of God, answering the noblest ends.” On another occasion he said, “…Do not throw it away on idle expenses, which is just the same as throwing it in the sea.”


Wesley saw using money properly as a practical way of conducting one’s life. How well are we using God’s gift?

Legacy Giving

Rooted in Faith, Growing for Generations

If you would like to know more about Legacy Giving, please contact Linda Stubits, Finance Manager. Thank you for considering our Legacy Giving Ministry.

Upcoming Holy Land Tour and Journeys of Paul Tour

Pastor Harold will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land next spring (March 8 – 17, 2027).

In addition, Pastor Harold will be leading a cruise tour that follows in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. The cruise (October 6 – 17, 2027) will take us to towns where Paul had established churches such as Philippi, Thessaloniki, Corinth, Athens, and Ephesus. There also will be stops in Rhodes, Mykonos, and Santorini, Greece.

If you are interested in learning more about these tours, you can pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center in the East Narthex, download the information from the New Covenant website, or use the links below.

In the fall, Pastor Harold will hold information meetings to talk more about these trips, answer questions, and share more details.

New Member Class (October 2026)

Wednesday, October 14 at 1 PM

If you have been considering making New Covenant your church home, we invite you to our next New Member Class, October 14, 2026 from 1 PM - 2:30 PM. This class will be special as you will take your membership vows on New Covenant's 25th anniversary, on October 18th, 2026. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!



Membership is about commitment to Christ through a local church. Whether you are here full-time, or seasonally, we have a membership type that will fit your and your needs. Church membership is your opportunity to hold each other in care and love. We hope you will consider being a member and become more engaged with your church community. If you have any questions or need help with registration, please contact Ashley Hill, First Impressions Manager.

“Spirited Singles” Sunday School Class New Study

"Christianity and World Religions – Questions We Ask About Other Faiths” by Adam Hamilton

A 6-week video-based study. This study explores four major world religions -Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity.

In examining these major world religions and the beliefs of their followers, Hamilton encourages us as Christians to build bridges with others so that we might grow in our faith, seek peace in our world, love our neighbors, and find positive ways to share the gospel.

Study begins Sunday, August 2 at 10:15am in classroom 3. Facilitator is Kathy Wolfe. All are welcome!

Weekly Prayer Concerns

Praying Together meets at 2:45 PM in Classroom 14

Every Wednesday a small but faithful group come to pray over the requests and needs of the congregation. The written prayer cards and the online submitted prayer requests are prayed for by this team. If you would like to join this group, all are welcome! You do not need to be a member of New Covenant, or you don’t have to pray flowery, elaborate prayers, but just come with a spirit of humility and reverence as you bring these needs to God. Please use the link below to submit an online request

Prayer Quilts

Carol who has blood clots in her lungs.

Austin & Brittany who are in need of comfort in dealing with the death of their daughter Paisley.

Robin who is recovering from gall bladder surgery.

We request your prayers for these prayer quilts. Please click on the quilt to be taken to our Facebook Page, where you can "Like" the post to virtually tie a knot. 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...

The family and friends of Rev. John Hinkle, on his passing.

Christian Life Center Chancel Flowers

Provided by Jim & Pat Coe who are celebrating their 65^th wedding anniversary. 

To place an order for Chancel flowers in the Christian Life Center for Sunday worship services, please use the button below. For any questions about Christian Life Center Chancel Flowers, please contact Sharon Weimert, Care Coordinator.



Flower orders for the Christian Life Center must be received by noon on Monday for flowers to be delivered that weekend.

Rev. Harold Hendren, Senior Pastor

Rev. Ellen Pollock, Associate Pastor