The Zone Gathering

A holiday weekend in a sleep city, but both services at Union Station were bumpin. Here’s what happened NCC-wide.

WORSHIP

Union Station (9:30am & 11am)

• Our Love is Loud by David Crowder [CD]
• Forever by Chris Tomlin [CD]
• Consuming Fire by Tim Hughes [CD]
• Be the Centre by Michael Frye [CD]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Living Waters Program- Regeneration of Northern VA is accepting applications for its Living Waters program, an 8-month support group for men and women struggling with sexual and relational brokenness (promiscuity, addiction, homosexuality, dependencies, etc.). The deadline to sign up is September 8. Please call (703) 591-HOPE or email Heather for more information or an application. All inquiries are confidential.
• In Service Picnic- Sunday, September 10, 12pm @ Stanton Park- Come be a part of a picnic outreach to the homeless community. You can help by bringing food, or you can just come to build relationships. Email Elizabeth for more information or to RSVP.
• Marriage Matters- Sunday, September 10, 6pm @ Ebenezers- Join us for dinner and entertainment as we explore the importance of Communication: Sharing Soul-to-Soul. You will not want to miss this fun fall semester kick-off event designed specifically for married couples to have a night out! Tickest are on sale at the Connection Center for $15 per couple. Childcare will be provided at no cost, but if you would like to take advantage of that option, please RSVP to Nina.
• New Service Schedule- Starting Saturday, September 16, there will be two services on Saturday nights at Ebenezers: 5pm and 7pm. There will no longer be a 6pm service. Childcare will be provided at the 5pm service.
• Skins vs. Cowboys Tailgate Party- Sunday, September 17, 8pm @ Ebenezers- Five TVs, the big screen, popcord, hot dogs & burgers. We need people to do some grilling Any grills out there you can bring? Also, someone to run the popcorn machine and help with set up and tear down. Email Pastor Joel to help out.
• Alpha Kick-Off Dinner- Monday, September 25, 7pm @ Ebenezers- Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant? Investigate the claims of Christianity over dinner. Space is limited so please RSVP.
• Screen on the Green- Saturday, September 30 (pending permit)- We’ll set up a big screen at a local park and show “Chicken Little” for kids and families. Popcord, giveaways, icees, and all kinds of fun prizes. Volunteers needed for movie screen set up and tear down, snacks table, hospitality, registration, and parking help. Contact Mary to volunteer.

THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE 

Pastor Heather concluded the I am NCC series.

NEXT WEEK’S MESSAGE 

Pastor Mark begins the God @ the Billboards series with Bad Day by Daniel Powter. Pastor Mark will be live at 6pm at Ebenezers and 9:30am & 11am at Union Station.  

DOWN THE ROAD

• September 16-17: God @ the Billboards - Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
• September 23-24: God @ the Billboards - Savin’ Me by Nickelback
• Sept 30/Oct 1: God @ the Billboards - Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
• Dr. Dick Foth
• In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day

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