Registrations
Bargains & Blessings Boutique Building Grand Opening and Ministry Celebration
Tuesday, November 12 at 9:30 AM
Please join us at the Bargains & Blessings Store for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of our new Annex 2 Building and a celebration of 10 years of positively impacting the lives of families in Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. Bargains & Blessings tote bags will also be on sale for $2.50 each. Local elected officials have been invited to attend the event, and light refreshments will be served.
Join Us for Solo Sisters in Spirit
Thursday, November 14 from 4 PM – 6 PM in Classroom 6 & 7
Feeling alone? Whether it’s through a word, song, or situation, we all sometimes face moments of isolation. Solo Sisters in Spirit (SSiS) could be the answer for you. This group is for solo women of all ages — whether widowed, divorced, or single — offering a supportive and caring community.
We meet once a month in for two hours of fellowship, food, and fun. Our mission is to create a space for social connections, where you can meet new friends and build a loving community of women who care, share, and support one another. Appetizers and beverages are provided. Admission is free, but registration is required (available the week of October 6 – 12).
Car Wash Fundraiser
Saturday, November 16 from 9 AM – 12 PM
We invite you to support the New Covenant Student Ministry by taking part in the Student Ministry Car Wash Fundraiser on the church campus. The suggested donation is $5 per golf cart or $10 per car. We are continuing our express lane for golf carts this year. Please let your friends and neighbors know about this event as well.
Surviving the Holidays
Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM in the Chapel
Surviving the Holidays is a workshop for those who have experienced a grief or loss and are wondering how they will manage through the upcoming holiday season. Surviving the Holidays is produced by the authors of GriefShare® and is offered free of charge to attendees. No registration is required. Please feel free to share this event with someone you know who is journeying through a loss.
For any questions, please use the button below to contact Sharon Weimert, Care Ministry Specialist.
Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt
Monday, November 18, from 12 PM – 3 PM
The Men’s Ministry is sponsoring a Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt. This promises to be a fun event that is open to all, so please invite your friends. You can form a team, or we can put you on a team.
Participants will meet at the church campus at noon for a lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs and will then receive instructions with a list of tasks to complete. Participants will travel to Lake Sumter Landing to find the items from the clues given to you. The event will end back at the church where we will share a dessert and fun prizes. The “rain date” for this event is Tuesday, November 19.
Registration is required ($10). If you have any questions, please contact Randy Cooke.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Begins Tuesday, November 19, at 7:30 AM in the East Narthex
Men's Breakfast will resume having hot breakfast for $7. Breakfast will run five weeks (through December 17), and then take a two-week break due to Christmas and New Year holidays.
Health Speaker Series
Wednesday, November 20, at 1 PM in the Chapel
Did you know that increasing your muscle mass can help improve your cognitive function? According to the National Institutes of Health, "even moderate exercise can increase metabolism in brain regions important for learning and memory." Join John Horsley, a physiologist with AVIV Clinic, to learn more about the mind and muscle connection.
No registration required.
November Women’s Gathering
Thursday, November 21 from 10 – 11:30 AM (with lunch to follow)
Let’s celebrate the freedom we enjoy in our United States of America and the women veterans who served to create that freedom. We’ll sing several patriotic songs, listen to stories from those who served, and offer prayers to God for our freedom and future peace. We’ll gather in the Christen Life Center for the program and eat lunch in the East Narthex. We encourage you to wear red, white, and blue.
Lunch Menu: To Be Determined
Registration is required ($10). If you need assistance registering, please contact Pat Hill.
Fall Food Drive
Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24
According to Feeding America, 2,935,330 people in Florida are facing hunger, and of them 819,940 are children. Charity and government assistance programs help to fill the gap, but your help is needed as well. You can assist by bringing food items to support the Wildwood Food Pantry's Fall Food Drive. Bags will be placed on cars/golf carts next weekend, November 16 & 17.
Volunteers will pick up your bags of food the following weekend, November 23 & 24. Please place the bag next to your car or golf cart. Throughout the week, we also have bins that are conveniently located in both the East and West Narthexes for food donations. Thank you for helping to make a difference in others lives!
Each year the food pantry also provides calendars for the families who come to pick up food. If you are willing to donate a 2025 calendar for a family, please bring it to Janine Rogers, Director of Missions & Outreach, in the Administration Building.
History of War Brides of WWII (Women’s Ministry Event)
Thursday, December 5, from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM in the Chapel
You are invited to come and hear Beth Braun — a Villages researcher of history — share with us about war brides of WWII. Beth has a multitude of information and photos with amazing stories about American soldiers who met and married women in foreign countries during the war. At the end of the war many reunited, and many did not, even those with babies. More than 150,000 women settled in every state struggling to learn the language and how to cook American foods, deal with a little-known husband, and meet in-laws. It was a challenging time for these ladies. This is a fascinating history lesson you won’t want to miss!
Snacks and drinks will be provided. For any questions, please contact Pat Hill.
Journeys of Paul Cruise Informational Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in the Chapel
Pastor Harold will lead another “Journeys of Paul” Cruise Tour from October 24 – November 4, 2025.
The pilgrimage will be highlighting the key locations where the Apostle Paul launched many of his first century churches such as Corinth and Thessaloniki. The trip also includes time in Santorini and Mykonos, as well as Athens, one of the most historic cities in the world. To register, please use the button below and follow the instructions on the webpage. You may download a brochure for more information. Brochures are also available in the church office and at the Welcome Center.
MOAMI Class of 2025
Thursdays, January 16 – March 27, 2025
MOAMI (Moving on: Always Master Inspired) is a 11-week, faith based program open to all women looking for joy and purpose in the second half of their lives. MAOMI uses biblical principles to help each woman strengthen her relationship with God, develop supportive friendships with other women, learn strategies to successfully move through changes, discover her unique gifts, explore her purpose, and have fun with like-minded women.
The first class (January 16) is a Kickoff from 11 AM – 4 PM and the last class (March 27) is a Celebration from 11 AM – 4 PM (all other classes are from 1 – 4 PM). If you have any questions, please contact Barb Dougal.
Registration opens Thursday, November 1.