New Beginnings' Newsletter
Your place for a fresh start!
March 2023
Welcome
We are grateful you are here. New Beginnings Church welcomes you with open arms. Here at New Beginnings Church we understand that our current time is difficult and darkness may seem to be closing in, but let the words of Jesus from John 16:33 ring true in your heart: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." As children of God, we have the promise that Jesus has overcome the world. We have the promise of peace and joy during tumultuous times because God has given us the victory through Christ Jesus! It is time for the Church to bind our hearts together and join in prayer as we shine the light of Jesus in the darkness. Let the Church arise and reach the world with the Good News of the Gospel!
Join us at 29 Park Place Dr., Covington for 8:30am or 10am each Sunday, and hear how God will use New Beginnings Church to fulfill the purposes of His Word as we focus on a lifestyle of worship. We hope to see you soon as we WORSHIP the ONE!
What's happening at NBC?
Sunday Sermon


NBC Connection Kids' Ministries
Curious about what the NBC Connection Kids' Ministry is teaching the month of March 2023? Then check out the videos below and find out what the children of NBC are learning from the Word of God!!
NBC Connection Preschool (6 weeks-4yrs)
NBC Connection Kids (5-8yrs.)
Connection Pre-Teens (9-11yrs.)

New Beginnings Connection Youth

Youth Camp 2023
For more information regarding the June 19-23rd Youth Summer Camp (12-18yrs.), please email gabrielle@nb.church or you can also visit https://www.laaog.org/summercamp. We look forward to having a great time with your teen!

Mission Trip 2023
If you are interested in traveling and bringing the Good News to others, then get ready for the NBC 2023 Mission Trip to Argentina this October. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, Sign up at Count Me In or email curtis@nb.church

NBC Connection Preschool
Have a child ages 2-5 (pre-kindergarten) and you're looking for an early start in Christian education? Fill out the form below to receive registration information
or call Tara Boynes at 985-892-8037.

NBC Partnership Track

If you are interested in becoming a partner with New Beginnings Church, join in on the journey by emailing peggy@nb.church, calling 985-892-8003, or signing up at the Count Me In area in the Fellowship Hall.
If you are interested in becoming a partner with New Beginnings Church, join in on the journey by emailing peggy@nb.church, calling 985-892-8003, or signing up at the Count Me In area in the Fellowship Hall.
Get Started- Sunday, April 23rd AFTER the 10AM service
Get Equipped- Sunday, April 30th DURING the 8:30AM service
Get Empowered- Sunday, May 7th DURING the 8:30AM service
Get to Work- Sunday, May 28th DURING the 8:30AM service
**When you complete the entire growth track, you receive a special CONNECTED t-shirt!**
Make a difference- VOLUNTEER!
Don't miss out on an opportunity to make a difference.
For more information, email richard@nb.church or call the church office at 985-892-8003.

Sunday Sermon- March 26th
Upcoming Events:
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Calling Adults and Kids!
S. P. A. R. K
Karen Firmin will be teaching a theater/drama class at New Beginnings Church every Friday from 9am-12pm starting January 6th and ending May 12th (15 sessions). This a first come, first serve basis with 15 seats open to Homeschoolers age 6 and up, youth, and any adults interested. Students will participate in Preschool Chapel 9:30-10:00am as part of the instruction, with lessons at 10am and activities following at 11am. There is no fee at this time. Contact Karen Firmin for questions and enrollment @ (985)373-1467 karenefirmin@gmail.com
NBC Worship
Get to Work: Serve List
EACH ONE, HELP ONE
To be a true disciple we must live a life of love and be willing to serve others. Not only should we serve/volunteer within our church, but we must step outside the walls of the church and enter the “mission field”: the community and world around us.
Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
1 Peter 4:10, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
Matthew 25:40, "The King will reply, “'Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'”
Romans 15:1-2, Matthew 5:16, Hebrews 6:10, Philippians 4:9, Isaiah 1:17, Acts 13:47
There are many opportunities both locally, nationally, and internationally for us to serve others and advance the kingdom. You can act as a representative of Jesus Christ on behalf of New Beginnings Church to any of the following local ministries/charities:
NATIONALLY:
Disaster Relief Ministries:
- Carpenters for Christ (Rebuilding Churches after Natural Disasters) https://carpentersforchrist.org
- Eight Days of Hope (Disaster Relief and Rebuild Ministry) www.eightdaysofhope.com
- 516 Project (Disaster Relief and Rebuild Ministry) https://516 project.org
- God’s Pit Crew (Disaster Relief and Rebuild Ministry) www.godspitcrew.org
- Team Acts 20:35 (Rebuilding after Natural Disasters) Facebook@Teamacts2035
Feeding Ministries:
- Just The Crumbs (Providing Meals for Families Affected by Natural Disasters) www.justthecrumbs21.org
- Mercy Chefs (Providing Meals for Volunteers and Families Affected by Natural Disasters) www.mercychefs.com
LOCALLY:
- Angel’s Place (volunteers would love and support families with children with life threatening illnesses) www.angelsplacenola.org
- Crisis Pregnancy Center (volunteers would sort and stock donations) www.northlakecpc.com
- 4 Such A Time As This-assisting children and women in need. To volunteer contact Lorna@4satat.org about the need
- For the Children (volunteers would assist at camp with children in foster care) www.forthechildren.org
- Habitat for Humanity (volunteers would assist at Restore and/or building homes for families in need). To volunteer contact Kayla Willie Volunteer Coordinator at kwillie@habitatstw.org
- Love Moved First-recovery and restoration for women in crisis www.lovemovedfirst.net
- The Miracle League Northshore-sports program for children with disabilities lira.casaborne@lcmchealth.org
- Our Friends Closet-providing basic needs for homeless (volunteers would assist in delivery of furniture and hygiene products to schools) www.ourfriendscloset.org
- Restoration Senior Living of Covington (volunteers would visit and befriend residents) www.rslcovington.com
- Special Olympics of Louisiana-games for children with disabilities www.laso.org
- Support Our Troops (volunteers would construct care packages) www.operationwecare.org
Meet the Pastors of NBC
Lead Pastors Pastors Eddie and Peggy Swan are the Lead Pastors of New Beginnings Church. They offer everyone a fresh start in Jesus Christ. Each Sunday Pastor Eddie offers a life-changing and inspiring message that encourages growth and maturity in our spiritual walk with the Lord and Pastor Peggy helps others get connected in fellowship and discipleship as she also serves as our Connection Pastor. They welcome you to a fresh start! | Worship Pastors Pastors Kevin and Carla Diggs are the Worship Pastors here at New Beginnings Church. Every Sunday they whole-heartedly lead the church into the presence of Jesus. Come join us for a time in His presence. |
Lead Pastors
Connection Preschool Pastor Meet Pastor Lisa Hayes! She is our Connection Preschool Pastor and cares for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten). Pastor Lisa has over 30 years experience in childcare and education, and with this experience she makes every Sunday special for the youngest members of New Beginnings Church. | Missions Pastors Welcome, Curtis and Belinda Conerly! The newest addition to the NBC staff are focused on missions and bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to our community and throughout the state, country, and world. They exemplify the hands and feet of Christ as they lead us in the charge of EACH ONE, HELP ONE 2022. | Administrative Assistant Meet Yvette Dupuis the Administrative Assistant to Pastor Eddie and the staff of NBC. Yvette serves with the heart of Jesus each and every day at NBC, but especially on Sundays where she organizes and helps the Sunday services run smoothly. |
Connection Preschool Pastor
Missions Pastors
Online Services
NB.CHURCH
Youtube You can find NBC on Youtube! Simply search New Beginnings Church Covington, LA and find our stream and other sermon videos. Be sure to subscribe! @nbchurchcovington | Vimeo NBC is on Vimeo! Type in vimeo.com/nbcfreshstart as your web address and get ready to be encouraged! You can also find Connection Kids' videos here. | NBC announcements and livestream are located on Facebook. Be sure to click the "LIKE" button to follow all the great things happening at New Beginnings Church. |
Youtube
Vimeo
Giving to NBC
- Mail in your tithes and offerings to 29 Park Place Dr., Covington 70433
- Visit NB.CHURCH and click the "GIVE" tab
- Text the word "GIVE" to 985-241-8003
- Kiosk located in the Fellowship Hall (debit/credit cards)
Luke 6:38 says, "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Missions- As you give, NBC gives
Mark 16:15, "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.' "
Join us as we pray for the missionaries that New Beginnings Church supports!
New Beginnings Church also financially supports many missionaries both locally and abroad. When you give tithes and offerings to New Beginnings you are part of this support. These missionaries also covet your prayers. New Beginnings also sponsors the Angel Tree Program for Christmas and assists Single Parents.
These are the missionaries that we currently financially support. We are continually adding to the list, so it may change accordingly.
Local and Regional Missions
Jody and Wendy Dyess (Free International Human Trafficking Ministry)
Isaac and Morgan Fulton (Xavier Campus)
Tyler and Bethany Gerfers (ULM Campus)
Jonathan and Ali Buras (LSU Campus)
Eric and Annabelle Treuil (ULL Campus)
Matthew and Jennifer Degier (Tulane Campus)
Austin Howenstine (Southeastern Campus)
Albert and Marie Skinner (Native Americans)
Joshua and Andrea Holder (N.O. Street Ministry to Homeless and Hurting)
Reach America (Church Planting)
Habitat for Humanity (West St. Tammany)
New Orleans Mission (Homeless and Hurting)
Angel Tree (providing Christmas to children of incarcerated parents)
Single Parent Ministry
Foreign Missions
Jason and Britney Curtis (Arab World)
Charles and Amanda Gravely (Belgium)
Kelli and Cody Miller (Israel and Palestine)
Shane and Mandy Phelps (Arab World)
Kody Barbier (Kenya, Africa)
Aaron Domengeaux (Kenya, Africa)
Luis and Lourdes Padilla (Argentina)
Kirk and Amy Priest (Germany)
Chris and Debbie Bowser (Peru)
Gregory and Rosanna Schultz (Israel)
Jack and Dawn Foran (Israel)
Will and Angela Lester (Israel)
Speed of Light (Transportation Supplier to Missionaries Worldwide)
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Psalm 34:15: “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are
attentive to their cry.”
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The Vision and Purpose of NBC
Vision
The vision of New Beginnings is to reach the Northshore community with the life giving message of Jesus Christ, and to teach those we reach to become true disciples, ultimately reproducing themselves. We say it like this....reach and teach we don't just want them to know, but to grow.
Purpose
The purpose of New Beginnings is to be a life giving beacon of hope, a sanctuary for the hopeless, and a haven for the downtrodden. As Jesus Himself said, "It's not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick". New Beginnings is a place for a fresh start.