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

“If God is first in your life, everything will come into order. If God is not first, your life will be “out of order”: Your marriage, your health, your finances, your family, your job, your career, your ministry.”

Pastor Harold

MOAMI Class of 2026

Thursday, January 15 – March 26, 2026

MOAMI (Moving On: Always Master Inspired) is a powerful hands-on-class that uses biblical principles to help each woman strengthen her relationship with God, develop supportive friendships with other women, learn strategies to successfully move through changes, discover her unique gifts, explore her purpose, and have fun with like-minded women.

The first class (January 15) is a Kickoff from 11 AM - 4 PM and the last class (March 26) is a Celebration from 11 AM – 4 PM. All other classes are from 1 – 4 PM.

Registration opens November 1. If you need assistance registering, please contact Pat Hill. If this registration fills, you will be added to a waiting list.

Registration is required ($45). If you have any questions, please contact Pat Hill, Care Coordinator - Discipleship.

Christmas Wish Trees

Thank you for graciously participating in Christmas Wish Tree during our season of giving. The tags for each ministry have been taken. Please remember to place your gifts under any one of the trees in the East Narthex by Friday, October 31. If you are interested in supporting this ministry, please donate a gift card or write a check to New Covenant with Christmas Wish Tree on the memo line. Thank you again for fulling the wish/needs of children in our local community. 

Thank you for your generosity. If you have any questions, please contact Janine Rogers, Director, Missions and Outreach.

Bethune-Cookman University Inspirational Gospel Choir in Concert

Sunday, November 2 at 6 PM in the Christian Life Center

We are thrilled to welcome the Inspirational Gospel Choir of Bethune-Cookman University for a special evening concert at New Covenant. This dynamic ensemble of young university students will bring us joy and power of beautiful gospel music.

About the Choir

The Inspirational Gospel Choir is a dedicated group of students who minister in song, striving always to “Glorify God.” Their music not only uplifts and encourages but also offers Christ to the listener, reflecting the word of God and creating a space for the Holy Spirit to move. The choir serves as an ambassador for the legacy of their founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who proclaimed: “Our whole school is for Christian service.”

Mission & Vision

• Mission: To glorify God, musically offering Christ to all, and inspiring spiritual encounters through song.
• Vision: To nurture leaders for a new generation by performing across diverse venues, proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel in today’s culture, and embodying Psalm 34:1, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

Don’t miss this uplifting evening of praise and worship, as the Inspirational Gospel Choir fills our sanctuary with powerful voices and faithful witness. Invite friends and family to join us for a night of music that will inspire hearts and lift spirits!

The concert is free and open to the community. A love offering will be received to support the choir’s ministry.

Connectional Giving

Connectional giving is an important part of being a United Methodist Church.

Powerful examples of the transformational work that New Covenant’s apportionment dollars support in Sierra Leone include the Yonibana Project/Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, the Bo Women's Skills Training Center, and the Kissy Eye Hospital.

We are grateful that our offerings join with the gifts of United Methodists across the world, extending Christ’s love, strengthening communities, and advancing the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

To learn more about how New Covenant's connectional giving is making a difference not only in Florida but around the world, please use the link below.

How to Give

On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. (1 Corinthians 16:2, NKJV)

Paul in I Corinthians gives instructions on how to give. Plan your giving. The Spirit is just as active in your life when you are planning your budget as when you are singing at church. Determining how much you should give should be a key component of creating a personal budget.

Legacy Giving

The purpose of the legacy find is to endow and support the lasting impact of New Covenant’s ministry and mission.

Show Your Blessings in Style!

If you haven’t had a chance to grab your “Blessed to Be a Blessing” shirt – or if you’d like to pick up an extra – stop by the kiosk near the East Narthex entrance before service on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Can’t make it then? No problem! Contact Ashley Hill to make other arrangements.

T-shirts are just $20 each and we’d love to see everyone wearing them throughout the month as we celebrate this season of kindness. Let’s continue to share the joy and show our community how truly blessed to be a blessing we are! If you are a virtual member, please contact Ashley Hill to place your order!

“The Chosen” Bible Study

Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM

Pastor Harold’s sermon series on “The People Jesus Chose” highlighted scenes from the series, “The Chosen.” The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Due to the interest generated in this series, we are planning to show episodes of The Chosen one night a week at the church. We will introduce you to the episode for the evening, show the episode in its entirety, then provide a set of discussion questions for small group participation.

Please note the specific dates for each session:

So that we have an idea of how many people will be here, please contact Pat Hill, Care Coordinator - Discipleship. Registration is not required.

Blood Drive

Monday, October 27 from 12 PM – 6 PM in the West Parking Lot

New Covenant is hosting an upcoming Blood Drive with OneBlood.

Donors receive a $20 eGift card and a Halloween t-shirt. You will also have a wellness check, which includes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.

Facts:

·    Every two seconds of every day, someone needs blood.

·    Approximately 62 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood.

·    Only three percent of those who are eligible actually donate blood.

Appointments are encouraged!

Health Speaker Series

Wednesday, October 29 at 1 PM in the Fellowship Center

Join us for the first health speaker of the season, Dr. Joseph Maroon from AVIV Clinic. Discover how embracing passion, purpose, and possibility can redefine what's possible at any age.

Please RSVP to AVIV Clinic at (352) 718-2389.

Veterans Day Parade at The Villages Charter School

Tuesday, November 11 at 8 AM

New Covenant will participate in The Veterans Day Parade at The Villages Charter School Buffalo Ridge Campus Primary Center.  If you are a veteran, we would love for you to join us. Please arrive at the Primary Center at 8 AM.

If you have friends or family who are veterans, invite them to join our parade. Please bring your driver’s license so you can check into the building. If you are able, wear your uniform to the parade. We also ask that you make a sign with the branch you served in, as well as your time in service. 

We believe this is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to participate in honoring all who have served our country. Students will learn through this wonderful event the importance of showing gratitude for those who have served.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Donna Hendren.

Terrific Tuesday (November 2025)

Walking with the Wesley’s (Part 2)

Tuesday, November 11 from 4:45 PM – 7 PM

Join us for a wonderful evening at our newly renovated Fellowship Center as we continue this season of “Walking with the Wesleys.” Together, we'll discover the rich heritage of the Wesley family, exploring how their deep faith shaped not only their lives but also the foundation of the Methodist movement. We'll also take a closer look at Wesleyan theology — centered on God's grace — and how that grace continues to shape our church today.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a warm meal, great fellowship, and inspiring teaching in our refreshed and welcoming space. We can't wait to see you there!

Doors open at 4:45 PM and the program begins at 5:45 PM.

Menu: TBD.

Registration is required ($14). If you need assistance registering, please contact Ashley Hill, First Impressions Manager.

Men's Ministry Retreat (November 2025)

Wednesday, November 12 from 8 AM – 2 PM in the Fellowship Center

Pastor Jeff Vermilya will be our guest speaker for a special day reflecting on the passage from Mark 2:2-12, titled “Picking Up Your Mat”! Pastor Jeff has outlined three points in this transformative passage.

1. Getting to the house and the roof
2. Getting through the roof
3. Taking up your mat

Let’s pray as we approach the retreat that God will offer us just what we need to be able to go forth more fully as the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus! 

Light breakfast and full lunch will be provided. We hope you will join us and invite a friend to come along for this important day in our Men’s Ministry. 

Registration is required ($20). Please contact Pastor Randy Cooke, Teaching Pastor for more information.

Night to Shine 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

We couldn’t be more excited to host this unforgettable prom night experience for individuals with special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Join us for our third year of celebrating our honored guests with love, joy, and red-carpet moments they’ll never forget.

Volunteer Information Meeting

Tuesday, October 28 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in the Christian Life Center

This meeting will review the various volunteer roles, discuss logistics, and answer any questions. All are welcome, no registration is necessary, and please invite a friend. We are in need of a couple more committee leaders. If you like to organize people, please register. Volunteer registration will open on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM. 

To make this event truly extraordinary, we’re seeking support for:

Corporate Sponsorships / Individual Donations: If you own or work for a business or as an individual or family, and would like to partner with us, we’d love to showcase your support.

Volunteers

From buddies to greeters, photographers, setup and take down crews to prayer teams, we need many hands and hearts to bring this night to life. Roles we are currently seeking in particular are:

Prom Boutique Team

The Prom Boutique is a joyful prelude to Night to Shine, where honored guests with special needs select formalwear for their big night. Volunteers help create a dignified, celebratory experience—complete with fittings, accessories, and lots of love. We especially need skilled seamstresses to assist with hemming, alterations, and ensuring every outfit fits beautifully. Whether you can sew, organize, or simply offer a warm smile, your gifts will help create a joyful, dignified experience for our honored guests with special needs.

Ideal for: Helpers that love to make people feel special and shop for their formalwear for the big night.

Thank you for being someone that shines with compassion and joy. Let’s make Night to Shine 2026 a radiant reflection of God’s grace.

Holy Land Tour 2026

Pastor Harold will be leading another trip to the Holy Land on April 13 through April 22, 2026.

If you are interested in knowing more about the tour and “walking in Jesus’ footsteps” he will lead an information meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9 AM. The group will meet in the church Chapel. You can download a brochure by clicking on the link below. If you can’t attend, the meeting will also be livestreamed for your convenience on the New Covenant UMC website. 

Women’s Monthly Gathering (November 2025)

“Thanksgiving Bells and Blessings”

Thursday, November 20 from 10 – 11:30 AM (with lunch to follow)

“Come ye thankful, people come!” The November Women’s Ministry program will help us ring in the Thanksgiving season with bells and blessings. We’ll ring for joy with a fashion show and rejoice to the sound of bells by The Village Ringers under the direction of Bonnie Fisher — and there’s more! We hope you will join us!

If you wish to donate to the mission project this month, we ask that you bring a can of Campbell’s soup to be donated to the Wildwood Food Pantry.  

Menu: Campbells Tomato Soup with all the Fixings, and Three Cheese Sandwiches — grilled to perfection — with garnish, and Dessert. (Menu subject to change based on food availability.)

Registration is required ($12). If you have any questions or need help with registering, please contact Pat Hill, Care Coordinator - Discipleship.

Wesley Heritage Tour 2026

John Wesley was a man with tremendous Christian conviction and meaning. In the early 1700’s little did he realize he would start a movement that would evolve into the Methodist church. His vision would impact millions of people around the world. Pastor Harold will lead a tour form September 23 to October 1, 2026 that will trace our Wesley heritage and visit some of the key sites that influenced the early Methodist Church. If you are interested in knowing more, you can pick up a trip brochure located at “Welcome Center” in our East narthex or you can click on the link below and download the brochure.

Pastor Harold is planning an information meeting to give more details about this tour to England on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9 AM. The group will meet in the Church chapel. If you can’t attend, the meeting will also be livestreamed for your convenience on the New Covenant UMC website. 

Hope for Hurting Parents

Thursdays at 2 PM in Classroom 14

Hope for Hurting Parents meets at the church the second and fourth Thursdays. This group was established back in 2015 as a much-needed resource for parents and grandparents of teens and adults who are struggling with various concerns like addiction, mental illness, estrangement, incarceration, and more. We know there are many parents and grandparents in our community who don’t know where to turn for hope; this might be the place for you. 

This group is free, confidential, and faith-based; all are welcome! It is not a lecture format but an easygoing, spirit-led conversation, led by people who have walked their own journey. 

For more information, please contact Pastor Ellen.

The Prayer Quilts on the Altar are for:

Kathy, who is having heart surgery and needs a quick recovery.

Lynda, who is having sensitive eye surgery and a long recovery.

Tammy, who needs a transplant and is her parents main caregiver.

Tom, who is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.

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 Altar Flowers have been Provided by…

Diana Hohman in memory of her husband, Howard Hohman.

Flower orders must be received by noon on Tuesday for flowers to be delivered that weekend. To place an order for altar flowers online, please use the button below.