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MONTHLY NEWS & EVENTS AT NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Easter and the Evangelion
Jeremiah Kirberg // Pastor of Administration Easter is one of the best times of the year to share the gospel. Yes, the holiday has become nauseatingly commercialized and cliché but it presents a wonderful opportunity for Christians to share the good news. I doubt many Christians need convincing from Scripture that we’re all called to evangelize, to proclaim the excellencies of Jesus (1 Peter 2:9–10). Evangelism is the simple and supernatural telling, pleading, and inviting of people to turn from sin, and to place their faith in the one crucified to pay for sin and reigning now over the whole universe. In evangelism, we are calling people to run to Jesus! But perhaps you are like most of the rest of us and find evangelism difficult and daunting. You struggle with how to tell the good news, especially with where to start. If you struggle to get the conversation with your friend, neighbor, or barber rolling toward the gospel, there is one question you can ask that will get you there quickly. “What do you think Jesus is doing right now?” People are comfortable saying Jesus was a good teacher, even if they fail to acknowledge that Jesus taught that he is the eternal Son of God and the only way to salvation (John 14:6). Asking about what Jesus is doing right now forces us to move beyond Jesus’s earthly life and ministry to the here and now. Most people think of Jesus in the past tense. You’ll hear them talk about what Jesus was like. He was a good teacher, he was kind, he was prophetic, and so on. When you are evangelizing, bring up the shocking truth of the resurrection. “He was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God” (2 Corinthians 13:4). Don’t get stuck with the rest of the world talking about Jesus in the past tense. Jesus is. If we can’t talk about him in the present tense, we are a people to be pitied (1 Corinthians 15:19). Please pick up a free book in the lobby over the next two weeks titled “Capturing God” to read and give to a friend. This is a concise and compelling look at the narrative of the gospel that will supplement your evangelistic conversations. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS: visit ncc-stl.org
call the church office
lobby or information center
registration required
APRIL EVENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 21 // 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 2 // 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 // 1:00 PM
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
WACKY WARRIORS
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW EQUIP CLASSES
PAINTBALL
MEN’S STEAK-OUT
Don’t miss this opportunity for teaching & fellowship in the new line-up of classes! Jeremiah Kirberg [email protected]
Shoot your friends and leaders with paint! $15 due Wednesday, April 12. Jason Todd [email protected]
Men, bring your own meat to be grilled and enjoy a time of fellowship! Bill Toole [email protected]
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 // 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 // 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 // 6:30 PM
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
SCOTT & BECKY MAYCOCK’S HOME
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
EASTER SERVICES
NEWCOMER NIGHT
Join us as we remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Jeremiah Kirberg [email protected]
Invite your friends & family to worship our risen Savior! Jeremiah Kirberg [email protected]
If you are newer to NCC, come for an informal dinner and learn more about our church! Sara Drinkard [email protected]
THE BULLETIN BOARD NEED TO CONNECT AT NCC?
We send out a weekly newsletter, prayer requests and special announcements through email. Stop by the Information Center and fill out a database form to make sure you stay connected or visit ncc-stl.org/email.
to glorify God // to make disciples // to share God’s love
MISSING SOMETHING?
Lost items are waiting to be found at the Information Center. Items are purged once a month so be sure to stop by and see if your items are there!
COUNSELING AVAILABLE
If you or someone you know would like to meet with one of our biblical counselors, contact the church office to set up an appointment. Visit ncc-stl.org/seacounseling for more information.
16801 Manchester Rd Wildwood, MO 63040 [email protected] 636.458.4744
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
NCC ONLINE WEB ncc-stl.org
TWITTER @NCCWildwood FACEBOOK facebook.com/NCCWildwood
NCC ON AIR
CUTTING IT STRAIGHT KSIV 91.5 FM Saturdays: 9:30 am
ELDER PRAYER LINE 636.458.4744 ext. 16
Book of the Month Capturing God Rico Tice
Imagine being offered one photograph that captured the essence of God an image that revealed everything you need to know about everything that matters. And imagine if this picture of God would shock you... shake you... and change you forever. Would you look at it? Rico Tice takes readers to the cross in all its shock, inviting readers to see God as they have never seen him before.
Jerry Marshall PASTOR-TEACHER Jeremiah Kirberg PASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Jason Todd MINISTER TO STUDENTS Sara Drinkard ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MONTHLY NEWS & EVENTS AT NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Easter and the Evangelion
Jeremiah Kirberg // Pastor of Administration Easter is one of the best times of the year to share the gospel. Yes, the holiday has become nauseatingly commercialized and cliché but it presents a wonderful opportunity for Christians to share the good news. I doubt many Christians need convincing from Scripture that we’re all called to evangelize, to proclaim the excellencies of Jesus (1 Peter 2:9–10). Evangelism is the simple and supernatural telling, pleading, and inviting of people to turn from sin, and to place their faith in the one crucified to pay for sin and reigning now over the whole universe. In evangelism, we are calling people to run to Jesus! But perhaps you are like most of the rest of us and find evangelism difficult and daunting. You struggle with how to tell the good news, especially with where to start. If you struggle to get the conversation with your friend, neighbor, or barber rolling toward the gospel, there is one question you can ask that will get you there quickly. “What do you think Jesus is doing right now?” People are comfortable saying Jesus was a good teacher, even if they fail to acknowledge that Jesus taught that he is the eternal Son of God and the only way to salvation (John 14:6). Asking about what Jesus is doing right now forces us to move beyond Jesus’s earthly life and ministry to the here and now. Most people think of Jesus in the past tense. You’ll hear them talk about what Jesus was like. He was a good teacher, he was kind, he was prophetic, and so on. When you are evangelizing, bring up the shocking truth of the resurrection. “He was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God” (2 Corinthians 13:4). Don’t get stuck with the rest of the world talking about Jesus in the past tense. Jesus is. If we can’t talk about him in the present tense, we are a people to be pitied (1 Corinthians 15:19). Please pick up a free book in the lobby over the next two weeks titled “Capturing God” to read and give to a friend. This is a concise and compelling look at the narrative of the gospel that will supplement your evangelistic conversations. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS: visit ncc-stl.org
call the church office
lobby or information center
registration required
APRIL EVENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 21 // 6:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 2 // 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 // 1:00 PM
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
WACKY WARRIORS
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW EQUIP CLASSES
PAINTBALL
MEN’S STEAK-OUT
Don’t miss this opportunity for teaching & fellowship in the new line-up of classes! Jeremiah Kirberg [email protected]
Shoot your friends and leaders with paint! $15 due Wednesday, April 12. Jason Todd [email protected]
Men, bring your own meat to be grilled and enjoy a time of fellowship! Bill Toole [email protected]
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 // 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 // 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 // 6:30 PM
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
SCOTT & BECKY MAYCOCK’S HOME
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
EASTER SERVICES
NEWCOMER NIGHT
Join us as we remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Jeremiah Kirberg [email protected]
Invite your friends & family to worship our risen Savior! Jeremiah Kirberg [email protected]
If you are newer to NCC, come for an informal dinner and learn more about our church! Sara Drinkard [email protected]
THE BULLETIN BOARD NEED TO CONNECT AT NCC?
We send out a weekly newsletter, prayer requests and special announcements through email. Stop by the Information Center and fill out a database form to make sure you stay connected or visit ncc-stl.org/email.
to glorify God // to make disciples // to share God’s love
MISSING SOMETHING?
Lost items are waiting to be found at the Information Center. Items are purged once a month so be sure to stop by and see if your items are there!
COUNSELING AVAILABLE
If you or someone you know would like to meet with one of our biblical counselors, contact the church office to set up an appointment. Visit ncc-stl.org/seacounseling for more information.
16801 Manchester Rd Wildwood, MO 63040 [email protected] 636.458.4744
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
NCC ONLINE WEB ncc-stl.org
TWITTER @NCCWildwood FACEBOOK facebook.com/NCCWildwood
NCC ON AIR
CUTTING IT STRAIGHT KSIV 91.5 FM Saturdays: 9:30 am
ELDER PRAYER LINE 636.458.4744 ext. 16
Book of the Month Capturing God Rico Tice
Imagine being offered one photograph that captured the essence of God an image that revealed everything you need to know about everything that matters. And imagine if this picture of God would shock you... shake you... and change you forever. Would you look at it? Rico Tice takes readers to the cross in all its shock, inviting readers to see God as they have never seen him before.
Jerry Marshall PASTOR-TEACHER Jeremiah Kirberg PASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Jason Todd MINISTER TO STUDENTS Sara Drinkard ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
