Events

While there are many organizations doing good work in the area of food insecurity in Lincoln, we are collecting items that will go directly to the school-run food pantry at Elliott Elementary, a school with which we're building a supporting partnership.

If you'd like to contribute, you will find collection bins near the Main, Student, and New Cov Kids entrances, as well as one just outside the Student and Office entrance for after-hours donations. The Elliott staff have provided a list of suggested items, and have requested easy-open or pop-top lids when possible. Suggested items include: rice, cereal, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat (such as tuna, chicken, etc.), canned soup, mac and cheese, oatmeal packets, ramen, beans, pasta, pasta sauce, dried fruit, peanut butter, jelly, olive oil, powdered milk, crackers, apple sauce, nuts, granola bars.

If you find yourself in need of help during this season, please contact the Food Bank of Lincoln, or visit our list of local outreach organizations here.

The holidays can be especially challenging when you've faced the loss of a loved one. If you find yourself in this place, we invite you to join us for Surviving the Holidays. Experience encouragement, support, and learn valuable tools to help you navigate the challenges of the season. We've had the privilege of hosting this class several times, and if you've lost a loved one in the last couple of years, we believe it will be a worthy investment of your time.

The class will be held on Sunday, November 16, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and includes lunch. Register using the link below.

What better way to kick off the Christmas season than by bringing joy to others! We’ll be sending out caroling groups to visit family members of our church community who live in local assisted living and nursing facilities, and we’ll end up back at New Cov for some cocoa and a beautiful start to our Christmas season.

If you have a family member in a southeast Lincoln assisted living or nursing facility that you'd like us to visit, please let us know on the registration form below. We may not be able to accommodate all requests, but we'd love to try!

Guys

Guys, join us for Bible study Wednesdays at 8:30 PM at New Cov. Led by Ashton Carlson and Andrew Smith. No registration needed, just stop by! We meet in the Conference Room just across from the Flipside. Contact Ashton at ashton@newcovchurch.org if you have any questions.

Girls

Ladies, we're excited to have a Bible study for you too! Join us Wednesdays at 8:30 PM at New Cov. Led by Katie Smith. We will meet in the Meeting Room just off the Main Office. Contact Amber at amber@newcovchurch.org if you have any questions.

Adult Connections Bible Study Class

Connections is our Sunday morning adult Bible study class for men and women. It is taught by gifted teachers and exists to help adults grow in their understanding of scripture and to provide a place where visitors and new members to New Cov can experience community until they get connected in a small group. They are currently studying the biblical passages behind the Navigators' Wheel Illustration and how they can guide our lives.

Connections Class meets Sundays, downstairs in room 101 at 11:00 AM.

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Email Sue Thomsen (srbthomsen@gmail.com) if you are interested in helping with Operation Christmas Child.

You can get involved by:

Helping with New Cov's OCC table
Volunteering during collection week in November (11/17-11/24) (Sign up below)
Or, of course, packing a box! Our goal is 1,050 boxes! (Link below) SHOEBOX DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16th!

Juniper Refuge is a New Cov Partner Ministry that seeks to provide refugee-status residents and local Christians opportunities to make genuine connections with one another. Here are some upcoming opportunities to serve with Juniper!

Ladies Tea Party: Monday, November 17th 6:30-7:30 PM. Join us and other refugee guides to learn how to make traditional tea and cookies - we'll also get to enjoy the goodies we make. Bring your own box of cookies to participate in a cookie swap and bring an assortment of cookies home with you. This would be a sweet mother daughter experience to plan into your holiday season - RSVP before it fills up! Reach out to Sommer with any questions to Sommer@JuniperRefuge.org

Christian Challenge is planning a Friendsgiving Potluck for their college students, and they are inviting us to be a part of it! Challenge Friendsgiving will be on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:45 PM at Sower Church. Join them in blessing the students by providing a dish and then staying to share the meal and connect with students. The whole family is welcome to attend; childcare will not be provided.

The Friendsgiving meal begins at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, November 18th, and Challenge Night begins at 8:00 PM (staying is optional but you are welcome!). RSVP and sign up to bring a dish below.