WEEKLY BULLETIN

August 17, 2025

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Announcements

Worship Through Songs

     Great Things

     This Is Amazing Grace

     Trust In God

     Worthy

Prayer

Sermon

     

Benediction



Announcements & Events

Our service begins at 9:30am.



Nova Class: The Book of Philippians

What Does Lasting Joy Look Like?

Throughout our lives, we are sure to experience highs and lows. So, how do we remain content with whatever life throws our way? This study of The Book of Philippians will demonstrate that being with Jesus and belonging to his church fuels our joy and contentment in any situation. Join in and learn the secret to lasting joy.



Nova Class: The Book of 2 Corinthians -- Beginning August 24th

Rethinking Authentic Christianity

Authentic Christianity has never been about how put together we seem to be. It’s always been about how God works powerfully through our shortcomings to accomplish his purposes for us.

 

So, what does a successful life look like in the kingdom of God? This study of 2 Corinthians shows us how opening ourselves up in genuine relationships with others invites the power of Jesus to shine through our weaknesses. We don’t have to clean up our weaknesses before God and others—we invite them in.



Nova at the Beach
Every Tuesday at 6:30pm at the beach at 2nd St. in Hermosa, Nova gathers together for an evening of hanging out and enjoying each others company! There are those who go swimming, enjoy dinner together, go fishing, throw a ball around, and more, so come on out and join us!



Softball

Every summer, Nova participates in a South Bay church softball league and we want you to play with us! All skill levels are welcome and you must be 14 years old or older to play. For more information or to sign up, contact Jeff Hester at jhester24@yahoo.com




Serving in the Pre-K Ministry

We are looking for some more servant leaders to serve in our Sunday morning Pre-K ministry. You will serve families by providing a safe and warm space where parents can drop of their children while also teaching them about God. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please fill out the "Serving at Nova" page HERE.



Women's Mission Fellowship
  • Women's Mission Fellowship is group of women within Nova Community Church who support our local and non-local missionaries and shelters that provide refuge for those in need. WMF provides donations which include food, supplies, monetary support and most importantly, prayer support.
  • WMF meets the first Thursday of each month at Nova @10:00am.
  • If you are interested or would like to learn more about WMF, please contact Charlotte Newkirk at  chnewkir@pacbell.net.

          Click here for more info.



Feeding the Hungry and Laundry Love

  • Feeding the Hungry - Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month Nova people gather at a church in Gardena to prepare a hot meal and serve it to anyone who is in need. 
  • Laundry Love - Every 2nd Saturday of the month, Nova people gather at a local laundromat and provide laundry services for anyone who is in need.

          Click here for more info.





ABOUT NOVA

Nova Classes

  • Sunday classes take place each Sunday from 11:15am - 12:00pm.  See what classes are available here. 


Children's Ministry

  • Please check in children Nursery – grade 5 ahead of time at the NovaKids tent. PreK students will proceed directly to the Pre-K East Room to meet their teachers. NovaKids (grades K-5) will stay with their family until after the worship songs when they will be released to meet their teachers. For more information, please visit our Children's Ministry page.


Refreshment Schedule

  • Please help us bring some snacks and treats to go along with our coffee after the service!
  • We are asking you to bring snacks on different weeks in correlation with the first letter of your last name:

          A-D: First Sunday of every month

          E-L: Second Sunday

          M-R: Third Sunday

          S-Z: Fourth Sunday

  • Place the refreshments in the kitchen on the rolling cart before the service. 
  • Help roll the coffee and refreshments out after the service.
  • Please also help roll them back in and clean the trays and coffee dispensers.

Small Groups

  • Nova small groups are smaller communities of people (usually about 8-14) who meet regularly to share, pray, read God’s Word and care for each other in practical ways. Most groups meet weekly on different nights of the week. 
  • If you are interested in joining a group, or would like more information, please visit the Small Groups page of our site, or fill out this short form so we can be in touch. Small Group Info Request


Serving at Nova

  • Interested in serving at Nova? To learn more visit here on our website.
  • There are a variety of ways to serve! Help out Sundays here on campus or off-campus with our outreach ministries like Laundry Love and Feeding the Hungry.

Giving

  • If you would like to give tithes or offerings, please use the drop box located in the lobby.
  • Visit novachurch.org/giving for online giving.


Prayer

  • At the end of the worship service, Prayer Team members (light blue vests) are available near the Prayer Garden.
  • You can always email prayer requests to prayer@novachurch.org and they will be sent out to the prayer team.