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Archive for November, 2006

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Thursday, November 30th, 2006

You should have already received an email about this, but I wanted to get the word out through every means necessary. We are in the process of redesigning our NCC small group magazine for 2007 (which is a secret– you will have to read your email to find out more about that), and as [...]

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Thursday Leadership Lesson: What Good is That?

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

By Joseph Llobrera
Living Out Social Justice
This is Part 12 in our leadership lesson series on Service. Today, Joseph Llobrera gives us an honest but challenging glimpse into own personal journey of understanding and demonstrating God’s heart for the poor. To get involved with Joseph’s work or group Living Out Social Justice, email him [...]

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New Arrival: David Andrew Clark Jr.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

NCC continues to grow with the arrival of David Andrew Clark Jr.!
David was born at 7:11am this morning and weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Jenn and baby are doing well and Pastor Dave is already outlining when the little guy can start playing for the Cowboys.
Congratulations to Dave and Jenn and little David!

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Wonder.  Fear.  Reverence.  Hope.  How could the birth of one baby boy cause so many different emotions?  Who is Jesus, that shepherds would leave their fields to see Him?  Who is Jesus, that a powerful king would fear Him?  Who is Jesus, that an old man and a temple widow would bestow their blessings upon [...]

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Annual Leadership Retreat Quiz

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Thanksgiving is over, the turkey is digested, and the BCS standings are as crazy as ever. That means it’s time to start looking forward to the 2007 Annual Leadership Retreat!!
We haven’t revealed the theme of the retreat yet, but that’s coming soon. In the meantime, here is a quiz for you.
What event was [...]

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Weekend Summary - November 25-26, 2006

Monday, November 27th, 2006

Lots of turkey, football, and shopping this long weekend. Here’s what happened at NCC…
WORSHIP
(9:30am Union)

You are Good by Israel Houghton [CD]
All the Earth by Charlie Hall, Kendall Combes, Brian Bergman, Will Hunt & Todd Cromwell [CD]
Lord, Let Your Glory Fall by Matt Redman [CD]
Great is Thy Faithfulness by Thomas O. Chisolm & William M. Runyan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

World [...]

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Breakfast in Mobile

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

I just ate cherry pie for breakfast. When I come to Mobile for Thanksgiving, I am confronted with food at every turn. There areusually an impressive collection of pies (cherry, chocolate, pecan), pans of brownies, and bowls of candy. Not to mention the fried turkey that will land on the table on [...]

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