Spiritual Reflection

 “The love God holds for us is a form of compassion. God saw that humanity was lost and would never find the life God intended for us when were first created. In love, God became incarnate in Jesus, who is LORD. When we experience the grace and love of God, it shows us a way towards compassion towards others.”

Bishop Tom Berlin

New Member Class (July 2026)

Wednesday, July 1 at 1 PM in the Chapel

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 you 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.

More Than a Concert — An American Story Worth Singing

Sunday, June 28 at 5 PM in the Christian Life Center

What does it mean to be American — and how do we celebrate 250 years of a nation still growing, striving, and singing forward together?

Join New Covenant’s Chancel Choir, instrumentalists, and guest soloists for a powerful and uplifting evening of music, storytelling, and reflection at Celebrate America 2026 — a concert experience unlike any other in our community.

Hosted by Angie Rose and Sean Pollock, this special event weaves together beloved patriotic music, spirituals, Broadway favorites, and moving narrations that honor both the promise and the ongoing journey of America.

Featuring music ranging from The Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America to moving selections including Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Lady Liberty, and I Hear America Singing, this inspiring evening celebrates the voices, sacrifices, hopes, and dreams that continue to shape our nation.

Come experience an evening of hope, gratitude, unity, and song as we celebrate the story we are still singing together.

No ticket required. A Love Offering will benefit the Backpacks4Kids Ministry.

Church Holiday Hours

The church and office will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Due to the holiday, there will not be a Saturday Contemporary Worship Service. Please join us on Sunday, July 5 at 9 AM or 11 AM.

Also, the Bargains & Blessings truck will only be on the church campus to accept donations on Sunday, July 5 before worship services.

Bargains & Blessings will be open on Friday, July 3, but will be closed Saturday, July 4. The store will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 9:30 AM. The church office will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 9 AM.

Bertha Fund

The Bertha Fund is a non-budgeted pool of contributions at New Covenant which was created to assure that no person is ever denied access to our Christian Counseling ministry for financial reasons. The fund was conceived and founded by Donna Hendren, New Covenant’s Fresh Expressions Pastor, as a means of helping those who struggle with different situations, events, and illnesses that would benefit from Christian Counseling. Donna, also by development of this fund, honors her Aunt Bertha who struggled with mental health challenges.  

Our Christian Counselors, Connie Giguere and Brenda Warren, have clients in all stages and walks of life from The Villages and neighboring communities such as Wildwood, Oxford, Ocala, Summerfield, and Webster. Our counselors and New Covenant desire to help others through the power of the Holy Spirit by providing this wonderful service to our community. 

Since its initial funding in February of 2015, dozens of individuals have accessed this fund. As a non-budgeted ministry, The Bertha Fund is dependent on fundraising and is completely underwritten by your generous gifts and support. If you would like to make a gift to support this ministry, please notate the Bertha Fund on your check. 

Legacy Tree

We are pleased to announce that a special display will be installed on the wall at the end of the Narthex where the Computer Center used to be located before moving recently.

This display will be a "Legacy Tree," with the leaves bearing the names of the individuals who have given to the New Covenant Legacy Fund or who have indicated that they have included New Covenant in their will or trust.

The dedication for the Legacy Tree is scheduled for the end of July.

For more information about contributing to the Legacy Fund, please use the button below or visit the kiosk near the East entrance to the Narthex after Sunday worship services.

Give the Glory to God

As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. (2 Corinthians 9:13)

The blessings that God gives us cultivates a heart of thankfulness. This thankfulness gives glory to God. Ultimately, our giving becomes an act of confessing the gospel of Christ. This is huge! Our correct motivation for giving preaches the gospel! We give because God has given to us!

Financial Highlights

January – May 2026

Stewardship is a key component of our Chrisitan faith. Your tithes and offerings to New Covenant UMC supports missions, funds quality worship, enhances discipleship and offers care to those in need. Our Finance team wants to thank you for your generosity and your commitment to New Covenant’s vision of being the “hands, feet and voice” of Christ. In order to keep you informed on the finances of New Covenant United Methodist Church, the finance team is providing you with these financial numbers monthly. We hope this information is helpful to you as we track our financial status throughout the year. Thank you again for all your support and faithfulness. 

Legacy Giving

Legacy Giving maintains a place for future generations to thrive.

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

Welcome Home T-shirts Are Available!

At New Covenant, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, loved, and at home. Our new Welcome Home t-shirts are a simple way to share that message wherever you go. Whether you’re serving on Sunday, attending a church event, or out in the community, these shirts help reflect the warm and welcoming spirit that makes New Covenant so special. 

There is a limited number of XL and XXL available in the Care office. They are also available through our online store in a variety of sizes. Order yours today and help us share the message that there is always a place for you at New Covenant. Please contact Ashley Hill for more information.

Bargains & Blessings Volunteers Needed

Your help is needed for a few hours a month at Bargains & Blessings Resale Store in downtown Wildwood. During the summer months, the store loses about 40 percent of its volunteers. Many of them are seasonal who travel home during this time of year. We would love to have you join us in the following areas: the Boutique, Intake, Family Outreach, the Main Store, the Annex, or as a scheduler for pickups and deliveries. 

Volunteers are also needed for one hour every other month when the Bargains & Blessings truck is on the church campus to meet and greet those who have donations. This amounts to only six times per year, and no heavy lifting is involved.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Janine Rogers, Director of Missions and Outreach.

Happy Retirement

Judy Fitzgerald, Communications Specialist, and New Covenant’s longest tenured employee, will be retiring from New Covenant on Tuesday, July 7. Judy joined us November 29, 2004 – almost 22 years ago – and has been instrumental in the operations of the church. Judy has also been a member of New Covenant and helped lead one of the longest running small groups. 

Please join us in wishing Judy and husband, Robert, many blessings as they begin their retirement in their new home in Jasper, FL. Your well wishes and cards may be dropped off at the Administration office prior to July 7.

Early Risers & Late Risers Sunday Education Classes

Sunday mornings in July at 8 AM and 10:10 AM in the Chapel

As we celebrate the 250^th anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence, we invite you to join self-confessed History Nerd, Pastor Randy, as he provides stories of the amazing miracles of divine intervention that helped the United States create and sustain our great country.

From the miracles that saved the Continental Army in our Revolution, to the amazing stories of people who shaped our nation, we will consider how God has blessed the United States. All are welcome — join as you are able.

Men's Ministry Summer Fun Night (July 2026)

Tuesday, July 21 from 4 PM – 6:30 PM

Join us for fun games in the style of “Minute to Win It”, with senior-appropriate fun, games, and competition. (e.g., Sort through shoes to find yours, race to complete a team task, etc.) There will be a summer-themed dinner at the end of the game time.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Randy Cooke, Teaching Pastor.

Registration required ($15) 

Upcoming Holy Land Tours and Journeys of Paul Tour

Pastor Harold will lead two trips to the Holy Land: the first one is scheduled for this fall (October 5 – 14, 2026) and another for 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 knowing 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.

Christian Counseling

New Covenant is proud to host a Christian Counseling Ministry as part of our Congregational Care Ministries. We have two seasoned counselors who can help address various life challenges. Connie Giguere meets with clients in the Care Office, while Brenda Warren works with her clients on a secure virtual space. Both counselors are fully licensed in the state of Florida. 

Counseling can be for a short season or sometimes a bit longer. If you or someone you know needs some help in managing through life’s challenges, please call the church office and ask for the Counseling office. We are here to help.

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

Janice, who is moving home to be near family.

Judy, who is retiring from New Covenant.

Lee, who is waiting for a liver transplant.

Marcia, who is suffering with a brain tumor.

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...

Martha Ecker, family and friends on the passing of her husband, Bruce Ecker.

The family and friends of of Kay Pliszka on her passing.

Christian Life Center Chancel Flowers

Our flowers have been place on the chancel in honor of Bonnie and Dave Fisher’s 47^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 CLC 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