INTRODUCTION
A Letter From Our Pastors
NOVA CHURCH | 2022 impact report
NOVA CHURCH | 2022 impact report
NOVA CHURCH | 2022 impact report
Dear Nova Church Family,
We find it hard to believe how fast this year has gone by! Reflecting on this past year we have found it one of the most challenging ones in recent memory (which is saying a lot) and I know many of you would echo these feelings but we also find ourselves eternally grateful for how much divine strength and help we have experienced in navigating it. Starting in March when we finally saw us being able to meet consistently and uninterrupted for in person services and with that seeing many people come back to gathering again as a church and also seeing an influx of new attenders, many of which have quickly become integral parts of our Nova family.
This Fall saw us celebrate our 5th birthday together as a church and ushered in such a rewarding season with the launch of The Prayer Room, our first ever Dream Team retreat and this November bringing our highest weekly attendance ever! Who would have thought? We have so much to thank God for as a church.
This year end report helps us look back on the year we’ve had and remember how good God has been to us and also stirs up thankfulness for each other (YOU the CHURCH) in our passionate attending, serving, praying and giving. As we prepare to step into a new year we invite you to join us in dreaming again and believing for more awareness of God’s presence and more opportunity to impact our city.
We love you deeply,
Pastors Mike & Nancy
INTRODUCTION
Our Mission
"Nova Church exists to see people far from God, be brought close to God."
Here are some of the ways we did that in 2022
NOVA GOES | Reaching Our Neighbourhood
NOVA GOES
PRACTICALLY DEMONSTRATING CHRISTS LOVE
IN OUR COMMUNITY
AND BEYOND
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
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.’ – Matthew 20:37-40 NIV
250 +
Backpacks given to families
$4,400
Of Assistance to families
This past year we had our 5th annual Back to School Supply Drive and for the first time ever, we held it at our sunday venue! We were able to give generously to our community to be able to practically meet needs.
Nova Serves has also been able to help many families who have reached out needing help with groceries.
The past few years and found many families burdened to make ends meet. And while we wish we could meet all the needs, its been a huge blessing to be able to meet some needs.
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NOVA GOES | Standing With Our Neighbours
Through Your Generosity and Faithfulness in giving to Nova Church
we are enabled to be generous to our Neighbours
We give generously and significantly to support the Maritime District of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. This helps establish and maintain over 60 churches in Eastern Canada and makes it possible for people in every corner of the region to have access to a bible believing, Jesus loving church.
$15,000
To The HELM CENTER
$11,500
To provide winter shelter to our cities Houseless
Which Means...
that's $26,500
Given to
Local Charity Partners Alone
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NOVA GROWS
NOVA GROWS
2022 was an unprecedented year of gathering and growth in our community
Here are some of the highlights
NOVA GROWS | Growing Community
NOVA GROWS | Growing Community
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NOVA GROUPS Across the Year
150 +
Different People Engaged in Nova Groups
45
New Dream Team Members Added
425
PEOPLE IN A SINGLE SERVICE
The largest service Nova has EVER had
We started the year off saturated in prayer with an invitation to discover our God given gifts and to learn about God’s kingdom – we have started to see a Harvest of health and growth.
We invite you to continue to find your next step to engage more deeply in community. Whether that is making weekly attendance a priority, finding a nova group, or joining the dream team and serving, we would love to help you go deeper.
please email info@novachurch.ca with the subject “NEXT STEPS” and let us know how we can help.
We started the year off saturated in prayer with an invitation to discover our God given gifts and to learn about God’s kingdom – we have started to see a Harvest of health and growth.
We invite you to continue to find your next step to engage more deeply in community. Whether that is making weekly attendance a priority, finding a nova group, or joining the dream team and serving, we would love to help you go deeper.
please email info@novachurch.ca with the subject “NEXT STEPS” and let us know how we can help.
NOVA GROWS | Growing Community
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We believe in seeing the Kingdom of God active in every area of our lives
Social Media, and Online community is a place where people often retreat to. Here are some highlights of engaging in that space.
DIGITAL
REACH
ALL TIME
ALL TIME
IN 2022
3,490+
TOTAL FOLLOWERS ON FACEBOOK
IN 2022
+8,000
HOURS OF NOVA CONTENT WATCHED
+300,000
PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
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NOVA GROWS | Growing Faith
BAPTISMS & CHILD DEDICATIONS
For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.
Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was.
We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.
We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.
Romans 6:4-6 NLT
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BAPTISMS
12
DEDICATIONS
BAPTISMS & CHILD DEDICATIONS
For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.
Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was.
We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.
We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.
Romans 6:4-6 NLT
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BAPTISMS
12
DEDICATIONS
NOVA GROWS | Growing Faith
We believe that Growth is a natural bi-product of a life being lived for Jesus. We saw some incredible growth in the life of our church this year.
260
people engaged in 21 Days of Prayer
130
people engaged in 28 days deeper reading plan
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NOVA
CHURCH
LIFE
CONTINUING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PRAYER
HOW TO PRAY SERIES
Our inaugural series of 2022 set the tone for a year of growth in prayer. You can find the series here.
The Prayer
Room
The Prayer Room began as a cry for more of the move of God in the lives of our staff in 2021. In 2022 Nova Church partnered with 24/7 Prayer Canada, and there is now weekly prayer. To find a prayer time that you can engage with, or to express interest in leading a prayer time follow the link below.
NOVA GIVES | Living Generously
REVENUE
TOTAL REVENUE
January-November
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CELEBRATING THE GENEROSITY AND BIBLICAL FAITHFULNESS OF OUR CHURCH
When we look at our finances this past year we celebrate the goodness of God and the faithfulness of your giving. We have been truly blessed to be a blessing to our city, province and beyond.
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EXPENSE
TOTAL EXPENSES
January-November
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OUR STAFF
Our Staff is comprised of 3 full time and 2 part time staff members.
RENTAL COSTS
$120,00
Projected Rental Costs 2023
$82,500
Donations received in 2022 toward a future permanent facility
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NOVA CHURCH | 2022 impact report
NOVA GROWS | How to Give
As we prepare to start 2023 we are dreaming again! All giving above regular tithes and offerings will go to our Legacy fund that will move us forward in the journey towards a permanent facility. Would you consider joining us in leaving a mark and building a legacy!
Thank you
Mike and Nancy Miller
Lead Pastors
NOVA CHURCH
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HOW TO GIVE
E-Transfer
you can send e-transfers to
give@novachurch.ca
**This is a preferred method of giving as it carries with it no fee per transaction.
CHEQUE
you can send cheques made out to “NOVA CHURCH” and send to:
Suite 170, 2 Bluewater road, Bedford Nova Scotia B4B 1G7
TEXT/
CREDIT
Text “GIVE” to the number (613)-801-0225. The system will then guide you to setup your phone to give via text.
to give toward a permanent facility please note “LEGACY” on your donation.
Please note: Only Donations received before December 31st will be receipted for 2021.