We Welcome You to Our Service

We welcome you to our service today, May 10, 2015, and invite you to join us in worship. Our message today: “Things Every Christian Should Know #5—The Plan of Salvation,” Romans 10:5-17, Tim McAvoy preaching.

Midweek Service: This August, NBC will be hosting the Global Leadership Summit. The GLS is an outreach of Willow Creek Church in South Barrington, IL and is designed to impart principles of leadership from many of today’s top innovators in their fields. This is an exciting opportunity as NBC is one of the few churches in our region that will be a host sight. On Wednesday, May 20, we will be watching one of the leadership sessions from a previous summit. As always, we will have a fellowship meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by teaching and activities for all ages. Please check your connection card or reply to the evite in your email inbox.

Ladies’ Afternoon of Worship - Soaking in God's Presence. Please join us Next Sunday, May 17th at 4 p.m. at the church for a ladies’ tea and an afternoon of worship. Bring your favorite tea cup and finger sandwiches, petite hors d’oeuvres, or bite size desserts to share. We ask that all food be brought to Sunday morning services and left in the kitchen. Look for the invitation in your mailbox or on the table in the foyer. All ladies welcome!

The Bible in 90 Days: NBC will be joining with other churches in our region this summer to read through the Bible in 90 days. Spearheaded by Scripture Awakening this approach to Bible application has proven to enrich people’s understanding and appreciation for Scripture guides are available on the table next to the sound booth and other resources can be found at www.scriptureawakening.com. There are reading plans for children and youth as well. Please check your connection card if you plan to participate. A kick off rally is planned for Sunday evening at Massanetta Springs Event Center, Sunday evening May 31st.

We express our heartfelt condolences to Patrick & Ali Snook for the loss of his grandfather.

A baptism at the river with carry-in meal is planned for Sunday, June 14, following the second service. Bring 2-3 dishes to share and your lawn chairs. If you desire believer’s baptism, please mark your Connection Card or let Pastor Reuben or Pastor Chris know. Chris and Melody Riddle will be sharing about their mission experiences in Italy next Sunday, May 17, in the adult class at 9:50 a.m.They have some exciting stories to share!

2015 High School Graduates: If you know anyone graduating from High School this year who attends NBC, please mark their name and where they are graduating from on your Connection Card.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

King’s Kids Children’s Church meets during the main worship service for ages 4 through Grade 5. King’s Kids this week will be learning about how stories in Genesis affect our lives today.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

AVA Care of Harrisonburg is seeking applicants to join their dynamic team. Available part-time positions include: Director of Marketing, Director of Advancement, and Director of Operations. For more information and full job descriptions, visit support-avacare.org/jobs. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Susan Null, Executive Director [email protected] MLK, Jr. Way Harrisonburg, VA . TODAY 8:00 a.m. Would you like to contribute to the spiritual advancement of NBC? Join others in prayer 8 to 8:30 a.m. each Sunday morning in the mobile classroom. You will be blessed in this ministry!

9:50 a.m. Christian Education Preschool – Meagan Ours K-Grade 2 – Karen Bast & Janelle Rothwell Grade 3-5 – Jennifer Hoover & Heather Fincham Middle School & Senior High – Matt Kiser & Chris Swortzel Adults—"Abraham and the Abrahamic Covenant," taught by John & Denise Calhoon

8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services and King’s Kids Children’s Church (ages 4 through Grade 5) Nursery (infants through 3 years)

Memory Verse: Romans 10:13 MISSIONS WE SUPPORT World Missions: Pastor Travel for Missions Shawn & Laura Green, Italy Pastor Pedro Chris Riddle Family in Italy Haiti Missio-Linc Romania National: Shalom is My Home Family Foundation of Virginia Gary & Ruth Denlinger Wingfield Ministries Youth With A Mission Local: Ava Care of Harrisonburg Greater Hope Weekday Religious Education Habitat for Humanity The Gideon's International East Gate Ministries Valley Family Forum Blue Ridge Christian School Son Shine Ministries Fellowship of Christian Athletes Young Life Evangel Seminary Market Place Ministries Kingsway Prison Ministry Jessica Crawford The Collins Center Nicaragua Missions Virginia Mennonite Missions

HELPS MINISTRY LCD Operator This Week: 1st Service: Jason Fike 2nd Service: Scott & Amy Wenger Next Week: 1st Service: Carroll Knupp 2nd Service: Chad Crawford Nursery This Week: 1st Service: Amy & Brady Duff 2nd Service: Taylor & Emily Howe Next Week: 1st Service: Jared & Kate Bowman 2nd Service: Jason & Heather Fike BOARD OF ELDERS Ben Bast 578-3857, Sam Carr 820-6807, Jerry Horst 433-4709, Greg Ours 578-1903, Bob Richardson 383-7274, and Dave Shank 828-4646. LAY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL John Bowman, Jennifer Hoover, Nelson Rodgers, Jason Fike, Ryan Strite, Jim Weaver, Amy Wenger and Wilson Wenger.

FINANCE REPORT May 3, 2015 Tithes $ 15,104.53 Attendance: 496 Church Payment Fund: $ 60.00 Total for Year: $ 5,190.00 Designated missions giving: $ 115.00 Budgeted mission giving $ 58,000.00 Online giving in April: $ 3,770.00 Giving to youth; $ 100.00 Total Offering: $ 19,149.53 Budgeted amount needed per week: $ 11,234.07 GENERAL INFORMATION

Our Mission Statement for New Beginnings is “To Know Christ and Make Him Known.”

Aids for hearing impaired are available. See an usher if you desire one.

The altar is open for ministry throughout the service.

Church Services you may have missed or just want to hear again are available to listen to on the church website at newbeginchurch.org

Cell Phones: Please silence all cell phones during Sunday School and Worship Services.

Please restrict your children from the stage, sound booth and behind the stage area at all times.

The church bulletin is published on the church website at newbeginchurch.org

Our Pastors: Tim McAvoy, Senior Pastor 246-1738 Reuben Horst, Pastor of Congregational Care 421-0860 Chris Swortzel, Pastor of Children and Youth 383-3457