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Close Attention Here!!! Monday
evening intercessory prayer – temporarily canceled until January. We will resume the Joshua ministry December
31 – New Year’s Eve Countdown. The Fire Institute
– New Classes Beginning The church has a
new phone number – 404.929.1400 “Renewal
Services” with Evangelist Evelyn Schave – January… |
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Have you seen New Covenant’s
Family Christmas Trees?
Lobby Tree 7 Feet
Tall Thank
you Robert Keslar for decorating these two trees
which are absolutely amazing. |
Sanctuary Tree – 9 Feet Tall |
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Pastors’ Corner with Pastor Angela and Pastor Joan Helping
Feed the Family of God |
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Understand the Works In the midst
of this season of celebration, often times our sense of being may come into
question. We are approaching the birthday celebration of Jesus, yet our
tempers or of those we encounter, seem to get shorter with every passing day
as well. Our understanding of what Christmas is really about sometimes gets
thrown out of the window. The key is understanding
what and who we are. God is the center and should remain so at all times.
Turn your heart to the Lord and the mess of the world will depart. Phil 4:6-8 6Do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And
the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally,
brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is a |
Weekly Confession For with my heart I believe unto righteousness and with
my mouth confession is made unto salvation. My tongue has power of life and death. I speak the word of God that is in line
with His will for my life. When I open my mouth to speak the word of God that is
in line with His will, the heavens are sanctioned and God brings His word
from the supernatural realm and manifests it in to the natural realm. I confess Gods word today for Peace, Joy, perfect health
and prosperity in every area of my life. Jesus who is my salvation rescued me from sin and
death. I am healed, cured, preserved, kept safe and sound, I
am kept from spiritual death by forgiving sin and its effects, and I have a
new life and a new heart |
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Praise Report from Sunday: We’re very grateful to the
Levites at New Covenant (The worship team at New Covenant Church of Atlanta)
for an amazing Christmas production Sunday morning. The praise and worship was
remarkable. God used the team to lead
us into His Presence. Halfway through the service,
there was an interlude in which the worship team served the congregation
eggnog and hot apple cider while doing an “in-the-round” Christmas Carol
competition. Absolutely amazing. At the end of the service, after singing,
“Now Behold the Lamb,” several people came forward for prayer and rededicated
or gave their hearts to the Lord. Sunday’s AM attendance – 128 Sunday’s PM attendance – 72 |
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Ministries Available
at God has blessed |
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There
are many, many businesses here at New Covenant. In the coming weeks, watch as our business
directory grows and grows. If
you are an active member of New Covenant and would like your business listed,
please e-mail Apostle Randy at pastor@newcovenantatlanta.com
*
Businesses are not affiliated with |
Financial
Needs Analysis by Joan Castle – It’s that time of year again; as you’re
looking toward the new year and financial goals. Our very own Pastor Joan has a business in
which she does financial needs analysis.
For your free meeting with her, contact her, and she will be glad to
set up an appointment with you.
770-329-5926 Headaches??? Chiropractic Help is available – The stress
of Christmas shopping moving up and down your spine? See Dr. Jack for rates and an
adjustment. 404-876-2020 |
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From
Apostle Randy Morgan 1 Chronicles 15:25-29 - Now they were ready. David, the elders of In this
passage of Scripture, we see the Presence of God (the Ark of the Covenant)
being “moved” from one place to another.
Let’s look at this passage and dig out what it takes to “bring in” the
Presence of God into a place: We see David – Authority / Covering / Order and
Headship – A church without genuine, God-placed authority will never receive
the strategies for ushering in the Presence of God into a place. The Word of God shows clearly that order and
authority are very important to God.
David wore the prayer shawl, which meant he was dedicated to prayer,
and he demonstrated how to worship and how to minister to the Lord. He didn’t just “waltz in” at the end of a
worship service. He participated and
set the tone of worship and adoration.
This is a clear mark of a genuine authority, always directing
attention toward God. We see elders, commanders of
thousands – No ONE
“David” is ever called to lead alone.
When there is an authentic Davidic heart, that apostolic leader will
always have those around him/her that will be referred to as “elders;” those
who help lead the people into new realms and new dimensions of revelation
knowledge. We see Kenaniah – His very name in Hebrew means “Jehovah
establishes” – this speaks of orderliness.
Worship must have order.
Through my life, I’ve heard people brag about the services in various
churches when things got so “wild” that furniture was broken. Chaos must never be the rule of any worship
or else it’s not worship at all – it’s Kung-fu with some Jesus songs. Worship is from the Spirit and manifests
through the body. Dancing, waving
flags, raising hands, etc are all manifestations of worship, and should be
done in order. When one with a Kenaniah-heart stands before us leading in worship, if he
or she says, “Lift your hands to the Lord,” don’t stand there looking around
thinking, “Naaah, I don’t feel like it.” You enter into rebellion. Worship and participate in worship, follow
the Kenaniahs of this house when worship is taking
place. We see the Levites – Team / Band of worshippers – they were
strengthened by God to carry the ark and they were robed in elegant
linens. They worshipped
excellently. Watch the Levites and
learn to flow with them because they are helping us to align with the
atmosphere of the Throne Room. They’re
helping by leading us to the Throne with worship and adoration; then we
become ready to hear from the Father. We see Michal – the mocker. She saw David dancing and despised
him. We learn later that she became
barren because of this mockery. One of
the most devastating things a Christian can do is mock or despise
the worship of others. Today, this
passage is a beautiful illustration of what it takes to usher in the Presence
of God, and there is an example of what not to do. It’s time for us to continue to grow in our
understanding of who God is and how to “entertain” His Awesome Presence with
extravagant worship. |
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Restoring the
Blessing of the Table of the Lord Learning to
EAT AGAIN!!! By: Apostle Randy Morgan “For too long, so many of my
children have not sat at the table to eat what I have placed before them, but
I am calling them to return and be nourished, even now,” was the word God
spoke to my heart as I was driving recently.
Right before the Word came, the image by Norman Rockwell to the left
was put in my heart. I suddenly felt
God saying that it was time to learn to be nourished and that 2008 would be
the year of “Restoring the Blessing of the Table.” It would be the year that we learn to: ·
Stir our Hunger for the Word ·
Stir our Hunger for God’s Presence ·
Crave the nourishment of fellowship ·
Recognize The
Father at the Head of the Table, His Rules, His Family, His Ways, and His
Table Disciplines, as well as the joy at the table of the Lord. ·
Why He chooses to “Prepare the table
before us in the Presence of our enemies???” ·
The church, Her Role in the distribution
of the spiritual food in the earth and spiritual realm ·
The times for the main course and the
times for desserts… This is the time for us to learn how to
come to the table of the Lord and feast through the study of His Word,
Worship, and fellowshipping with one another.
We will be feasting on the things of God
in 2008. Our declaration shall become,
“We SHALL BE NOURISHED NOW MORE THAN EVER.” |
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By
Deacon Tonna Eidson Christmas is
coming and it’s that time of year that we show our love for our friends and
family by giving gifts. You search diligently, carefully wrap it in brightly
colored paper and place it under the decorated tree. Then you mark off the
days on the calendar until Christmas arrives, and you watch to see if they‘ve
noticed there‘s a gift for them each day. When the day finally arrives, it’s
so much fun to watch their faces as that very special gift is slowly opened.
The paper is torn back, the bows thrown to the side and there it is. The
thing that you spent so much time searching for that you just knew they would
love. And, as soon as the object is revealed, you watch for an expression on
their face. What a joy the look on their face makes it worth it all. At that
moment, you know that all your hard work paid off. Especially with children,
it’s easy to feel satisfaction when the toy you picked out is a favorite and
is played with over and over. That’s how the
Lord feels when we receive His gifts by faith. He’s already done the work.
He’s got them all wrapped up and waiting for us. All we have to do is reach
out and “open it up” by faith. The Bible tells us about the first one, “For
by grace are ye saved by faith, and that not of yourselves. It is the gift of
God, not of works lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9), but that‘s
only the beginning. I John 5:14-15 teaches us that God if we ask according to
God’s plan for our lives, He gives us whatever we ask. Gifts, gifts, gifts,
gifts. All around us are gifts for us just waiting for the taking. Why don’t
we have them? We don’t ask for them! God’s giant “Christmas tree” in heaven
is just full of “packages” but, we’ve got to reach out by faith and get them.
I can just see the angels now, we ask for something and they pick up our gift
and get ready to send it to us, and nothing can stop it from coming except
perhaps our own confession. God’s “toy shop” is always open,
we can go there any time and get just exactly what we want. In the body of
Christ, we can also experience a “Christmas” experience. When you see sister
so-and-so needing a new car, make it a matter of prayer that the Lord will
provide. When you see brother “Jones” with a recurrent asthma condition, make
it a point to pray until his healing manifests. No one but you and the Lord
may know it, but, when the answer comes, it’ll be just like Christmas. Your
effort will have paid off, not only in earth but in heaven as well. And,
every time you see them, you’ll be reminded that the Lord used you to meet
their need. Helping people get their needs met is not just for the rich ones
in the church or for those with special gifts of healing--it’s for everybody!
Plus there’s a perk, your faith grows in giant leaps…a “Christmas” present
you give yourself! |
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What is The 150??? Scriptural basis for GROWING: So pray to the Lord of the harvest to force out and thrust laborers
into His harvest (Matthew 9:38) Great multitudes followed Jesus (Matthew 4:25). Great multitudes gathered together unto Him (Jesus) (Matthew
13:2). Great multitudes came unto him having with Him those who were
lame, blind, dumb, and maimed and many others and cast them at Jesus’ feet
and He healed them … and the multitudes were amazed (Matthew 15:30). The multitudes resorted to Him (Jesus) and He taught them (Mark
2:13). And the believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes
both men and women (Acts 5:14) The Word increased and the number of disciples increased (Acts
6:7) The Hand of the Lord was with them and a great number believed
and turned to the Lord (Acts 11:21) We
are always setting goals here at New Covenant for higher, greater, more
excellent, and more powerful service to God. Without a vision people
perish and cast off all restraint, so goals are vital for any group to thrive
and grow, especially in the Kingdom. God has given us a vision and a
message that will reach the nations, help revolutionize lives, and lead souls
into a relationship with our God and King. With that in mind, in order
to fulfill the vision that God has given Will
you set your faith in agreement? Will you call friends, family, loved
ones, those who haven’t been to church in a while? Will you send cards,
e-mails, etc.? Will you call it forth in prayer? If so, thank
you. God is going to do amazing things here in this Body of Believers.
We need the exponential power of unity and growth to continue here at
New Covenant – to breakthrough the 100 or so mark in attendance, to increase
in order to sow out into the world. Let’s reach higher than we’ve ever
reached before A corporate
confession based on the Scriptures above, say this out loud: Where Jesus was, multitudes
followed Him, gathered together with Him, were healed by Him, and taught by
Him. Father, your Word makes it plain that where Jesus is, people come –
we call them in through prayer first. You add to the church and I thank
you now that the church is being added to in number. The Word will
increase, so I thank you that as the people grow in their understanding and
hearing of the Word that you will increase. Your Word increases and the
people grow in their understanding of the Word; therefore, people will be
added to the church. In the Name of Jesus |
For God's Glory,
Pastors Randy and Johnny
http://www.newcovenantatlanta.com/
404.929.1400