New, New, New in Christ
Dear friends,
There's no better opportunity than this New Year to let God change your life by recommitting yourself to him.
This is an opportunity for you, dear believer in Christ. In this, rejoice in the Lord!
Video posted on Covenant Church's Instagram on New Year's Eve
Regarding God
Do you feel distant from God right now? Are you distant from God right now?
You must take this opportunity to return to God through renewed faith in Christ in this New Year.
Consider carefully these words of God from the prophet Zechariah:
“Therefore say to them, Thus declares the Lord of hosts: Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 1:3, ESV)
God says to you today, "Return to me."
And subsequently God says as well, "And I will return to you."
This is grace and love. And it's ready for you, dear believer in Jesus.
God's people return to God by committing afresh to a turning back from sin and walking with Christ by God's grace through faith in Jesus.
Consider in your mind a picture of the Christian you'd like to be. Full of joy. Full of peace. Full of godliness. Full of Christ. And this New Year, live that way! Return to God by living in every aspect for his glory.
Draw near to God in Christ and he will draw near to you.
Trust on the Lord in repentance and faith. Pray. Read the Scriptures. Live to God's glory!
Regarding the Church
Do you feel distant from Covenant Church right now? Are you distant from Covenant Church right now? Have you stopped participating in worship?
Return to church in this New Year!
Consider carefully these words of the Lord Jesus in John's gospel:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34–35, ESV)
Jesus commands us, "Love one another."
Return to the church.
And I guarantee that you will find yourself loved and welcomed and it will be as if you never left.
Return to the church.
Come to worship the Lord. Come too so that you can love the church and we can love you. We want to.
Praise God for newness of life and fellowship in the Lord Jesus!
-Pastor Brooks
Schedule for this Sunday — January 4, 2026:
Covenant Church needs your help! You're invited to serve the Lord in our setup ministry.
Sermon text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Sermon title: New in Christ
Sacrament of The Lord's Supper following the preaching of the gospel.
Covenant Church
160 S. Victory Blvd.,
Burbank, CA 91502
Sermon text: Romans 12:1-2
Sermon title: Everything for the Glory of God
Covenant Church
160 S. Victory Blvd.,
Burbank, CA 91502
All are invited to ask any questions of the minister immediately following Evening Worship.
Upcoming Covenant Church Bible Studies & Events
Please mark your calendars for an evening of fun fellowship and dinner together in Encino!
Please call or text Pastor Brooks for the address, 818-237-4251. It's also printed in our in-person worship bulletins.
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All Upcoming Dinner Fellowship Dates, 7 PM to 9 PM:
January 16 — Angel & Allyson's, Encino
February 20 — Brooks and Amanda's, Burbank
March 6 — Tadeh & Ani's, Burbank
The date on this video is for a previous Dinner Fellowship — but the idea is the same! Come and join us.
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Whole Foods in Burbank
Men, don't miss the Fellowship & Study!
The study and discussion is on Chapter 22 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, "Of Lawful Oaths and Vows" We're using Confessing the Faith by Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn as our resource material.
All men are invited!
Whole Foods Burbank
3401 W Olive Ave,
Burbank, CA 91505
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Ladies, please make plans to join the Ladies Fellowship & Study.
There will be food, fellowship, and a wonderful study.
The study material is Questions 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29 of the Westminster Larger Catechism and the commentary by Dr. Vos.
Study books are available for purchase at the book table for $20.
Questions? Please call or text Amanda at 803-767-6892
Covenant Church Ladies Fellowship & Study
620 E. Angeleno Ave.,
Burbank, 91501
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All ladies are invited for a great time of lunch and fellowship together in Burbank, hosted by Ani.
Please call or text Amanda for the address, 803-767-6892. It's also printed in our in-person worship bulletins.
March 28 & 29, 2026
We look forward to welcoming Dr. Derek Thomas to Covenant Church for our third conference.
All are invited to hear of God and hope in the midst of difficulty.
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See You Soon!
After what may have been a long week, come this Sunday to be refreshed with the good news of the gospel!
-Pastor Brooks
