Links:

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDZkpI9p8TE

Spotify: Hillsong United – Nova

Buy on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/aftermath/id413410016

By definition, a nova is a star that suddenly becomes bright. That is the idea behind a new song we will be singing at Westwind, introduced last week by the New Heights band.  “Nova” by Hillsong United, takes that idea and applies it to the church today, in that as a church our desire is to burn more brightly than ever before. Listen to the song with the links below, and as you do, think about how the lyrics apply to where Westwind is as a church, but also where you are personally.  How does this song line up with the desires of your heart? Also, as you listen, pay attention to the music in the song. We chose this song partially because of the joy and intensity that are poured out through the music. Do you feel that “Nova” helps you express adoration to our creator?

Nova

Let all the earth declare Your Name
Voices resounding heaven’s fame
Our God be praised forever

Flood all the earth with endless light
Raise up the streets from death to life
Our God be praised forever
Oh God be praised

Come let Your glory arise
And shine as the nations collide with Your story
Love overtaking our lives
Arise as our hearts come alight with Your glory

Let all injustice shut it’s mouth
As we join our hearts and start to shout
Our God be praised forever
Oh God be praised

Be unto Your Name
All glory and honour
Singing holy is our God
Holy is our God

Your life on display
Your strength in our weakness
Singing holy is our God
Holy is our God

How great is Your love
How great are Your ways
There’s nothing we want more
But to live for You God

There’s no other Name
More worthy of praise
Jesus let Your love be known

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Just like Westwind, New Heights’ will have their own group of young children to care for on Sundays. To help them get started, we are putting together a toy/baby gear collection. If you have baby gear from previous children which you would like to donate towards New Heights’ nursery, please plan on bringing it to our Celebration service on February 12th or 19th.

Here is a list of their needs:

Diaper changing supplies:

• changing pad
• wax paper (barrier between pad and child)
• disposable gloves
• baby wipes
• disinfectant wipes to clean pad
• hand sanitizer
• garbage bags/small garbage can with a lid
• small air freshener spray
• spare diapers

1 Pack-n-Play

• a couple waterproof pads
• sheets to keep it clean

Bouncy Seats

1 Boppy Pillow with a blanket to lay on.

Extra Blankets for babies to lay on (don’t have to be baby blankets)

Age appropriate hard books and toys for children 0-3 years old

Clorox multi-surface disinfectant or similar to spritz toys

Toy bin or other plastic tubs to store stuff

tape or stickers and pen to label kids items

name tags/diaper bag tags

Kleenex

2 folding rocking chairs

Baby Gates that can be used to block off a stairway and chairs.
(http://www.walmart.com/ip/North-States-Superyard-Xt-Gate/8457890)

Fold-up exersaucer (for example: ExerSaucer® Triple Fun™ Active Learning Center™, Jungle)

On Sunday, February 5, New Heights Church will be taking over the service. In June of 2011, Westwind decided to plant a church in Warren County (find out more here). Since then, Pastors Geoff and Kevin have been working hard to get ready for the April 8, Easter Sunday, launch!

Westwind will be hosting New Heights on February 5, giving them the entire celebration service as they share their vision and their talents with us. It will be a great time to unify our two worshipping communities together!