Hello, as I was recently informed we have not updated this blog in quite some time so let me see if I can catch everyone up!
Things are moving pretty fast around here, we are adding new families and ministries all the time. We recently completed an expansion of the media/sound room that doubled its space and actually allows people to perform their ministry on Sunday's. We have several volunteers that are helping with that but are always looking for more.
This week we start construction on our new video screens. If you haven't been to our building we have one large screen that covers the cross and baptistery area but are putting in 2 smaller screens on either side of the stage. We received a generous donation to make this possible and can't wait to see the finished product.
Our KidMo program continues to grow, if we had all the kids here at one time we would have well over 20! Eliza Davenport continues to serve as our intern and is responsible for the production of KidMo and does a tremendous job with help from many volunteers. This next 5 weeks program is called "Beefessians" and it is based on a western theme, the set has a general store, hay, saddles barrels etc. and looks great.
This Wednesday we are using the set to have a Valentine banquet themed "Roped and Tied: a celebration of love" and looks to be good food, fun and some silliness!
Next week I am taking some of the youth on an overnight ski retreat, a chance for us to get away and spend some time together while I "watch" them kill themselves on the slopes!
We continue to see many visitors at NCC and are hoping to make connections with them to become a part of this ministry. Over the past few weeks we have met on Sunday evening as a congregation to try an find our focus as a church and where our strengths and weaknesses lie. Hopeful we can concentrate on Kingdom building initiatives that not only benefit our congregation but us as individuals as well.
"Invite someone" has become our stream of conversation, we are starting off with the basics of our faith and learning and practicing inviting people to our building. Of course we know that this is not the only means of sharing the Gospel but we have to start somewhere. This will hopefully lead people into our new adult education program called A.C.T.S. (Academy for Christian Teaching and Service)
A.C.T.S. begins Sunday February 15th and is designed to create a greater learning environment and a wider range of topics for people to expand their knowledge base and grow in their faith. We are introducing new teachers and bringing back some that have taught in the past. Basically our focus is in 4 areas:
1. Bible intensive
2. Christian Living
3. Foundations of faith
4. Exploring our faith
Response has been tremendous and 2 of the 4 classes are completely filled.
That is NCC's update and will blog you later!
Things are moving pretty fast around here, we are adding new families and ministries all the time. We recently completed an expansion of the media/sound room that doubled its space and actually allows people to perform their ministry on Sunday's. We have several volunteers that are helping with that but are always looking for more.
This week we start construction on our new video screens. If you haven't been to our building we have one large screen that covers the cross and baptistery area but are putting in 2 smaller screens on either side of the stage. We received a generous donation to make this possible and can't wait to see the finished product.
Our KidMo program continues to grow, if we had all the kids here at one time we would have well over 20! Eliza Davenport continues to serve as our intern and is responsible for the production of KidMo and does a tremendous job with help from many volunteers. This next 5 weeks program is called "Beefessians" and it is based on a western theme, the set has a general store, hay, saddles barrels etc. and looks great.
This Wednesday we are using the set to have a Valentine banquet themed "Roped and Tied: a celebration of love" and looks to be good food, fun and some silliness!
Next week I am taking some of the youth on an overnight ski retreat, a chance for us to get away and spend some time together while I "watch" them kill themselves on the slopes!
We continue to see many visitors at NCC and are hoping to make connections with them to become a part of this ministry. Over the past few weeks we have met on Sunday evening as a congregation to try an find our focus as a church and where our strengths and weaknesses lie. Hopeful we can concentrate on Kingdom building initiatives that not only benefit our congregation but us as individuals as well.
"Invite someone" has become our stream of conversation, we are starting off with the basics of our faith and learning and practicing inviting people to our building. Of course we know that this is not the only means of sharing the Gospel but we have to start somewhere. This will hopefully lead people into our new adult education program called A.C.T.S. (Academy for Christian Teaching and Service)
A.C.T.S. begins Sunday February 15th and is designed to create a greater learning environment and a wider range of topics for people to expand their knowledge base and grow in their faith. We are introducing new teachers and bringing back some that have taught in the past. Basically our focus is in 4 areas:
1. Bible intensive
2. Christian Living
3. Foundations of faith
4. Exploring our faith
Response has been tremendous and 2 of the 4 classes are completely filled.
That is NCC's update and will blog you later!
1 comments:
Guten Morgan (Good morning!) from the land of snow & ice. Sam, the boys & I are doing fine. For the first time since we arrived in Germany, school/work was delayed because of the weather. Last night we got a few inches of snow and they're predicting more. It was great to read about all the wonderful things God has happening at NCC. Enjoy the Valentine banquet. Without Sam & I there to laugh at, I'm not sure if it will be as much fun as last years. With the western theme, you may want to dig out the VBS CD/DVD from 2007 (if you've not already done so). Take care! I look forward to more updates in the future. Love In Him, Gin
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