Announcements for the week of
January 29 - February 4, 2012
Looking Ahead:
- Sun., Jan. 29: NBAC Annual Meeting (after shortened worship service)
- Sat., Feb. 4: No Regrets Men's Conference - Westbrook
- Sat., Feb. 4: The Rock & Worship Roadshow (6 pm) - Only 10$ at the door!
- Sun., Feb. 12: Pastor Badger preaching at MAC Church- Overture Center!
- Sat., Feb. 18: Memory Screening Day @ Urban League (10 am - 4 pm)
- Sat., Feb. 25: "One Heart" Women's Conference
- Sun., Feb. 26: Leadership Team 2011 Ministry Reports due
- Tues., Mar. 13: Leadership Team Meeting (6:30 pm)
- Mar., 23-25: Walk Thru the Bible: 7 Laws of the Learner Conference
No Regrets Conference: The "No Regrets" Men's Conference is coming to Westbrook this Saturday, February 4th . See Pastor Badger to get a ticket!
Sister-to-Sister: Ladies, our monthly Women's Ministry meetings and potlucks have been moved from the first Wednesday to the first Monday of each month. Our next meeting, then, will be on Monday, February 6.
Last Chance! New Directory Almost Done: Revisions for our 2012 church directory are printed and available for review near the church entrance. Please make note of any changes needed before it goes to print on Feb.13th.
The Art of Marriage: Re-Ignite your Marriage and Invest time to reconnect as a couple by attending this multimedia event on February 17-18, 2012. Hosted by New Beginnings & Victory Hmong Alliance Church, the fee of $35/Couple includes set of event manuals, daily refreshments, and Saturday lunch. Event details found at www.theartofmarriage.com. Local host contact - Tod and Lori Kaddatz at kaddatz3@sbcglobal.net
One Heart Women's Conference: Information and registration forms for this year's conference (Sat., Feb. 25) are located on the back table. Please contact Barbie Miles if you are interested in attending. Note: the cutoff date for discount prices is February 12th .
Leadership Team Heads-Up: Our next Leadership Team Meeting (on Tues., March 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm) will be a Celebration of 2011 and a time for Sharing 2012 Ministry Goals & Events. Be sure to bring your 2011 Ministry Report and your calendar, and expect to leave encouraged and refreshed!
* NOTE * Please complete your 2011 Ministry Report and submit it electronically to Terri Her by Sunday, Feb. 26. Thanks!
Praise Team 2012 Scholarships Available: Once again, the Praise Team is offering scholarships for students K-12 to grow their gift of praise! Applications (green, full-sheet) are available on the entry table and must be submitted by March 1, 2012 to qualify.
AACC Lenten Services: The African American Council of Churches 2012 Lent Celebration Worship Schedule is now available. Please note that all Wed. evening services begin at 7 pm, and the Good Friday service is at noon. New Beginnings will not be hosting or preaching during this year's rotation.
Helping Hands - Helping Your Pantry: The Helping Hands ministry is pleased to announce that in 2012, qualifying applicants from New Beginnings can receive food and hygiene items through the Second Harvest Food Pantry. Confidential applications are available on back table (submit to Pastor Badger)
Million Pound Challenge: Turn your New Year's resolutions into food donations for area food pantries through the Million Pound Challenge! Simply visit http://www.princetonclub.net/mpc and join "the Alliance Churches of Madison" team (see bulletin insert for more information).
7 Laws of the Learner: Come join teachers and ministers from all over Dane County on Mar 23rd and 24th at New Beginnings. Walk Thru the Bible Ministries will be presenting a conference to help us "Communicate in Powerful and Transformational Ways". We will look not only at God’s Word, but how to teach and express His Will with greater effectiveness and strengthen our relational skills. For more details, check the link on our NBAC homepage, or contact Jeff Lyons at jandn@chorus.net.
Goodman Community Center "Thank You" Tour: As a congregation, there were many donations made to the Goodman Community Center food pantry. If anyone is interested in having a tour of the center to see the impact of those gifts, they can contact Richard Lee or sign up on their website at www.goodmancenter.org. It's FREE and light refreshments are provided.
Community Service Announcements: (See flyers on foyer bulletin board for more details, dates, times, or location information)
- Home Energy Assistance - Call (608) 333-0333 to apply for energy assistance services and/or to see if you qualify
- Memory Screening Day - Sat., Feb. 18, 2012 from 10 am-4 pm at the Urban League (2222 Park St.). Reserve your spot: 608.232.3400
Testimonies and Prayer Leaders: The Bible calls each of us to "…make known His deeds among the nations". You can obey that call to bless and encourage others by sharing a testimony of something God has done for you (1-4 min.) or by leading the congregation in intercessory prayer (5-10 min.) during the Sunday morning service. Set your date to share today!
╬ Submit requests for prayer to Rozanna Porter at nbacprayer@sbcglobal.net ╬
Stay Connected!!
"Let’s Go To Church" Radio Program
Tune in every Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. to “The Pulse” AM 1670 to hear Co-Hosts Pastor David Smith & Pastor Ernest Winters
"Heart and Soul" Radio Program
Heart and Soul, “music and talk from community to the airwaves” invites you the listener to join us by listening every Saturday 5 – 7 pm, on WTDY 1670 The Pulse! Join the conversation by calling:
- 608-321-1670
- *123 US Cellular
- toll free at 877-867-1670.
Live streaming of Heart and Soul is available through http://www.wtdy.com.
“Best of Gospel”:
Gospel music highlighted on WORT – 89.9 FM each Sunday evening from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
New Beginnings Prayer Chain Network
Have you been called to be a Prayer Intercessor? Are you in need of prayer? Contact Sister Rozanna at nbacprayer@sbcglobal.net to be placed on our Prayer Chain or to request prayer
Prayer Service & Intercessors Equipping
Prayer Service is held at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening (except during summer months of June, July, and August when we meet first Tuesdays only). Bring pictures of family members and friends for whom you are interceding for wholeness, salvation, and healing.
New Members Class
Learn about your Spiritual Gifts and the History of the C&MA. Class taught by Pastor Badger (by appointment - call 608.288.0797)