Delaware New Beginnings Church
EYEWITNESSES (pt. 4)
EYEWITNESSES (pt. 4)
Locations & Times
New Beginnings Church
2163 State Rte 37 E, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesday 6:00 PM
Mark Your Calendars!
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Maundy Thursday - Mar. 28 @ 6:30 pm (IN-PERSON)
Good Friday - March 29th @ 6:30 pm (IN-PERSON)
Silent Saturday - March 30th @ 10 am (Facebook)
EASTER SUNDAY - March 31st @ 10:30 am
Family Promise
The week of Easter is our opportunity to serve our community. Please take a signup sheet which should be on the chairs in the sanctuary this Sunday. Check off items you would like to purchase and drop them off at The Family Promise facility. If you're not able to deliver them yourself, contact the office for assistance.
Tornado Relief
We will have a special offering on March 31st & April 7th to help the churches affected in the Indian Lake area.
Dinner Theater
On Friday, April 19th at 6 pm, the church is hosting a dinner (catered by: Der Dutchman) and a show from Stage Righteous, a “mobile" drama ministry from Cornerstone Global Methodist in Marysville. The cost is only $10 per person. You must RSVP to be able to attend because seating is limited. For ages 10 & up. More details about the show and instructions to RSVP will be available soon.
Journey Group Bible Study
This coming Tuesday, March 19th, there will be a Bible Study here at the church in Room 2 at 6 pm. We’ll continue in the book of Ephesians. Contact Melanie Goodman for more information.
PRAYER NETWORK
We’re starting a new way to pray! You can email REQUESTS for PRAYER, ANSWERS to PRAYER, and PRAISES to GOD! Click on the PRAYER NETWORK tab on the church website or find the link in our weekly newsletter.
Online Bible Study
Mondays at 6:30 pm, we’re continuing our Online Bible Study in the book of Matthew. Contact Pastor Dave for the Zoom link.
New Beginnings Web Store
We have reopened our website where you can purchase New Beginnings Apparel. Just click on the “New Beginnings Web Store” link below the message notes.
Lent Reading Plan
The Lent Reading Plan is available at the back of the sanctuary. (to access the READINGS, you need an internet connection), if not you can still view the MEDITATION, PRAYER & REFLECTION sections. This is an awesome way to walk through the gospel accounts that trace the steps of Jesus right up to Easter.
Church Membership
Becoming a church member is a wonderful life-changing decision. For more information about becoming a member, contact Pastor Dave. We are currently receiving new members!
Baptism
The decision to be baptized is a joyous occasion that you want to celebrate with family members and closest friends. Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey? If so, contact Pastor Dave to make arrangements.
Journey Group
We have a variety of options and times for our adult gatherings, called: Journey Groups. We know that everyone is on a journey with God, and we want to help you take a step. If you want to join a Journey Group, contact the church for more information.
Connection Cards
If you join us in person or online we encourage you to fill out a connection card so that we can stay in touch and make sure you aren't missing out on any church happenings! This is also a great way to leave a prayer request, submit questions or get involved with any of our groups.
Maundy Thursday - Mar. 28 @ 6:30 pm (IN-PERSON)
Good Friday - March 29th @ 6:30 pm (IN-PERSON)
Silent Saturday - March 30th @ 10 am (Facebook)
EASTER SUNDAY - March 31st @ 10:30 am
Family Promise
The week of Easter is our opportunity to serve our community. Please take a signup sheet which should be on the chairs in the sanctuary this Sunday. Check off items you would like to purchase and drop them off at The Family Promise facility. If you're not able to deliver them yourself, contact the office for assistance.
Tornado Relief
We will have a special offering on March 31st & April 7th to help the churches affected in the Indian Lake area.
Dinner Theater
On Friday, April 19th at 6 pm, the church is hosting a dinner (catered by: Der Dutchman) and a show from Stage Righteous, a “mobile" drama ministry from Cornerstone Global Methodist in Marysville. The cost is only $10 per person. You must RSVP to be able to attend because seating is limited. For ages 10 & up. More details about the show and instructions to RSVP will be available soon.
Journey Group Bible Study
This coming Tuesday, March 19th, there will be a Bible Study here at the church in Room 2 at 6 pm. We’ll continue in the book of Ephesians. Contact Melanie Goodman for more information.
PRAYER NETWORK
We’re starting a new way to pray! You can email REQUESTS for PRAYER, ANSWERS to PRAYER, and PRAISES to GOD! Click on the PRAYER NETWORK tab on the church website or find the link in our weekly newsletter.
Online Bible Study
Mondays at 6:30 pm, we’re continuing our Online Bible Study in the book of Matthew. Contact Pastor Dave for the Zoom link.
New Beginnings Web Store
We have reopened our website where you can purchase New Beginnings Apparel. Just click on the “New Beginnings Web Store” link below the message notes.
Lent Reading Plan
The Lent Reading Plan is available at the back of the sanctuary. (to access the READINGS, you need an internet connection), if not you can still view the MEDITATION, PRAYER & REFLECTION sections. This is an awesome way to walk through the gospel accounts that trace the steps of Jesus right up to Easter.
Church Membership
Becoming a church member is a wonderful life-changing decision. For more information about becoming a member, contact Pastor Dave. We are currently receiving new members!
Baptism
The decision to be baptized is a joyous occasion that you want to celebrate with family members and closest friends. Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey? If so, contact Pastor Dave to make arrangements.
Journey Group
We have a variety of options and times for our adult gatherings, called: Journey Groups. We know that everyone is on a journey with God, and we want to help you take a step. If you want to join a Journey Group, contact the church for more information.
Connection Cards
If you join us in person or online we encourage you to fill out a connection card so that we can stay in touch and make sure you aren't missing out on any church happenings! This is also a great way to leave a prayer request, submit questions or get involved with any of our groups.
A SPECIAL WELCOME IF YOU ARE NEW!!
If you haven't already, be sure to add us as your friend now so we can share our bible app prayer list with you!
EYEWITNESSES – PART 4
MESSAGE NOTES – March 24, 2024
“For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” – 2 Peter 1:16 (NASB)
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SHARE WHAT WE HAVE HEARD AND SEEN?
“Then he told me, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and hear him speak. For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.’” – Acts 22:14-16 (NLT)
WE TELL EVERYONE
WE BECOME IDENTIFIED WITH JESUS
WE EXPERIENCE FORGIVENESS
HOW CAN WE LIVE AS EYEWITNESSES OF JESUS?
1) WE GIVE GLORY TO GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
“A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. This is the Mary who later poured the expensive perfume on the Lord’s feet and wiped them with her hair. Her brother, Lazarus, was sick. So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, ‘Lord, your dear friend is very sick.’ But when Jesus heard about it he said, ‘Lazarus’s sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.’ So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days. Finally, he said to his disciples, ‘Let’s go back to Judea.’” – John 11:1-7 (NLT)
2) WE TRUST GOD’S PLANS AND TIMING
“So he told them plainly, ‘Lazarus is dead. And for your sakes, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for now you will really believe. Come, let’s go see him.’ Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, ‘Let’s go, too—and die with Jesus.’” – John 11:14-16 (NLT)
3) WE STAND AGAINST EVIL
“When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.’ When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. ‘Where have you put him?’ he asked them. They told him, ‘Lord, come and see.’ Then Jesus wept. The people who were standing nearby said, ‘See how much he loved him!’ But some said, ‘This man healed a blind man. Couldn’t he have kept Lazarus from dying?’” – John 11:32-37 (NLT)
4) WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF GOD
“Jesus responded, ‘Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?’ So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, thank you for hearing me. You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.’ Then Jesus shouted, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in grave clothes, his face wrapped in a head cloth. Jesus told them, ‘Unwrap him and let him go!’” – John 11:40-44 (NLT)
MESSAGE NOTES – March 24, 2024
“For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” – 2 Peter 1:16 (NASB)
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SHARE WHAT WE HAVE HEARD AND SEEN?
“Then he told me, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and hear him speak. For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.’” – Acts 22:14-16 (NLT)
WE TELL EVERYONE
WE BECOME IDENTIFIED WITH JESUS
WE EXPERIENCE FORGIVENESS
HOW CAN WE LIVE AS EYEWITNESSES OF JESUS?
1) WE GIVE GLORY TO GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
“A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. This is the Mary who later poured the expensive perfume on the Lord’s feet and wiped them with her hair. Her brother, Lazarus, was sick. So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, ‘Lord, your dear friend is very sick.’ But when Jesus heard about it he said, ‘Lazarus’s sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.’ So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days. Finally, he said to his disciples, ‘Let’s go back to Judea.’” – John 11:1-7 (NLT)
2) WE TRUST GOD’S PLANS AND TIMING
“So he told them plainly, ‘Lazarus is dead. And for your sakes, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for now you will really believe. Come, let’s go see him.’ Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, ‘Let’s go, too—and die with Jesus.’” – John 11:14-16 (NLT)
3) WE STAND AGAINST EVIL
“When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.’ When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. ‘Where have you put him?’ he asked them. They told him, ‘Lord, come and see.’ Then Jesus wept. The people who were standing nearby said, ‘See how much he loved him!’ But some said, ‘This man healed a blind man. Couldn’t he have kept Lazarus from dying?’” – John 11:32-37 (NLT)
4) WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF GOD
“Jesus responded, ‘Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?’ So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, thank you for hearing me. You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.’ Then Jesus shouted, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in grave clothes, his face wrapped in a head cloth. Jesus told them, ‘Unwrap him and let him go!’” – John 11:40-44 (NLT)
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