September 2017 Connect
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MONTHLY NEWS & EVENTS AT NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
The Value of the Body
Tim Handyside // Elder over Small Groups I dare you to find it? I dare you to find one place in Scripture where we are commanded to meet in small groups. While you may find some functional examples of it, you won’t find it commanded anywhere in Scripture. If that is the case, how come we have a whole ministry built around it? Why do we encourage it within our membership class and from the pulpit? Why do so many within our body participate?Here are a few brief reasons why we are so passionate about small groups here at NCC: 1) It provides a means of sanctification. The Stop by Christian race was never meant to be a solo ncc-stl.org/small-groups voyage. Instead, Scripture employs us to “stir up to find a Small Group one another on to love and good works” and to near you! “encourage one another and build each other up”. C.J. Mahaney put it this way: “Small groups provide the encouragement, correction and accountability that keep us from drifting. As important as it is to cultivate a personal relationship with God... We need others to help us in our pursuit of sanctification.” 2) It provides a means of strength. Galatians 6:2 commands us to “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” The spiritual life is no picnic and there are times when the burdens of life weigh us down. It is in those times that we need others within the body of Christ to surround us and to help us shoulder that burden. Small groups provide the context for which that can happen. 3) It provides an outlet for service. There is no way that all the gifts that exist within this body of believers can be exercised on a Sunday morning. Small groups offer a place where you can and practical outlets to serve one another and to use the gift(s) God has given you. There are many more reasons why small groups are vital to the health of our church, but hopefully these give you some encouragement to get involved in one if you aren’t already. Be sure to look on our website for a small group near you and get plugged in. If you have any further questions, I’d be happy to discuss them with you. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS: visit ncc-stl.org
call the church office
lobby or information center
registration required
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 // 8:00 AM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 // 6:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 // 7:00 PM
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
PATRIOT DAY OUTREACH
BIGGER & BETTER
IS GENESIS HISTORY?
Encourage area first responders with the delivery of appreciation baskets.
Students are going on a scavenger hunt! Jason Todd [email protected]
Bill Toole [email protected]
Join us for a special screening of this informative documentary. Marv Schaefer [email protected]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 // 8:00 AM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 // ??
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 // 7:00 PM
EAST ST. LOUIS
??
LOCATIONS VARY
CITY OF JOY WORK DAY
FAMILY PICNIC AT THE RAILWAY
DINNER FOR EIGHT
Work together for the sake of the gospel. Paul DeYoung [email protected]
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Ray Mehringer [email protected]
Ladies, enjoy fellowship & dinner together! Kathy Stinehagen [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 - 2:00 pm 2634 Highway 109 Suite A Wildwood, MO 63040
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
Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love
Jerry Marshall PASTOR-TEACHER Jeremiah Kirberg PASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Edward T. Welch
Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, a highly respected biblical counselor and successful author offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their “helping skills” when it comes to walking alongside hurting people. Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers, this accessible introduction to biblical counseling will equip believers to share their burdens with one another through gentle words of wisdom and kind acts of love.
Jason Todd MINISTER TO STUDENTS Ray Mehringer MINISTER TO FAMILIES Sara Drinkard ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MONTHLY NEWS & EVENTS AT NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
The Value of the Body
Tim Handyside // Elder over Small Groups I dare you to find it? I dare you to find one place in Scripture where we are commanded to meet in small groups. While you may find some functional examples of it, you won’t find it commanded anywhere in Scripture. If that is the case, how come we have a whole ministry built around it? Why do we encourage it within our membership class and from the pulpit? Why do so many within our body participate?Here are a few brief reasons why we are so passionate about small groups here at NCC: 1) It provides a means of sanctification. The Stop by Christian race was never meant to be a solo ncc-stl.org/small-groups voyage. Instead, Scripture employs us to “stir up to find a Small Group one another on to love and good works” and to near you! “encourage one another and build each other up”. C.J. Mahaney put it this way: “Small groups provide the encouragement, correction and accountability that keep us from drifting. As important as it is to cultivate a personal relationship with God... We need others to help us in our pursuit of sanctification.” 2) It provides a means of strength. Galatians 6:2 commands us to “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” The spiritual life is no picnic and there are times when the burdens of life weigh us down. It is in those times that we need others within the body of Christ to surround us and to help us shoulder that burden. Small groups provide the context for which that can happen. 3) It provides an outlet for service. There is no way that all the gifts that exist within this body of believers can be exercised on a Sunday morning. Small groups offer a place where you can and practical outlets to serve one another and to use the gift(s) God has given you. There are many more reasons why small groups are vital to the health of our church, but hopefully these give you some encouragement to get involved in one if you aren’t already. Be sure to look on our website for a small group near you and get plugged in. If you have any further questions, I’d be happy to discuss them with you. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE EVENTS: visit ncc-stl.org
call the church office
lobby or information center
registration required
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 // 8:00 AM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 // 6:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 // 7:00 PM
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
PATRIOT DAY OUTREACH
BIGGER & BETTER
IS GENESIS HISTORY?
Encourage area first responders with the delivery of appreciation baskets.
Students are going on a scavenger hunt! Jason Todd [email protected]
Bill Toole [email protected]
Join us for a special screening of this informative documentary. Marv Schaefer [email protected]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 // 8:00 AM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 // ??
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 // 7:00 PM
EAST ST. LOUIS
??
LOCATIONS VARY
CITY OF JOY WORK DAY
FAMILY PICNIC AT THE RAILWAY
DINNER FOR EIGHT
Work together for the sake of the gospel. Paul DeYoung [email protected]
??
Ray Mehringer [email protected]
Ladies, enjoy fellowship & dinner together! Kathy Stinehagen [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 - 2:00 pm 2634 Highway 109 Suite A Wildwood, MO 63040
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
Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love
Jerry Marshall PASTOR-TEACHER Jeremiah Kirberg PASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Edward T. Welch
Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, a highly respected biblical counselor and successful author offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their “helping skills” when it comes to walking alongside hurting people. Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers, this accessible introduction to biblical counseling will equip believers to share their burdens with one another through gentle words of wisdom and kind acts of love.
Jason Todd MINISTER TO STUDENTS Ray Mehringer MINISTER TO FAMILIES Sara Drinkard ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
