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Archive for December, 2006

Friday Scorecard: The Christmas Edition

Friday, December 29th, 2006

I thought we’d do something a little different for this week’s Scorecard. We are still in the Christmas season, so share your Christmas wins! What was your best Christmas gift that you gave and/or received? Or maybe you’d like to share something you feel thankful for.
For me, favorite gift received is a [...]

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New Arrival: Aiden Daniel Karrer

Friday, December 29th, 2006

NCC’s extended family grows again with the arrival of Aiden Daniel Karrer. Aiden was born December 28, 2006 at 1:22am and weighed in at 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and 21 inches long to proud parents, Pastor Josh and Beth.
Amazingly, Aiden has been blogging since before he saw daylight. You can check it out here. And [...]

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The Final Apologetic

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful–Christian community is the final apologetic. (Francis Schaeffer)

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Getting into the Christmas Spirit, Volume 2

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Here is the second volume of Christmas cheer. Unfortunately, this will be the final installment because my Christmas destination has dial-up and it would take me until approximately April 11 to compile these links:

Away in a Manger
Sandi Patty Contemporary Christmas Medley
TSO- Wizards in Winter (live)
TSO- Wizards in Winter (with Christmas lights)
Salem Christmas Program
Carols Rap
Grand Finale: [...]

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Jim and Christy Tanious

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Two of my favorite NCCers got married last weekend. Jim Tanious and Christy (Adams) Tanious are two of my favorite people. Jim co-led a small group for men last semester. And Christy has been involved in leadership with several groups in Northern Virginina and the Women in Leadership group.
Congratulations, Jim and Christy! [...]

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Christmas at the Zempels

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

I wanted to spread some Christmas cheer from the Zempel household. Look at our wonderful Christmas tree!! Ryan and I are spending our first Christmas in DC. For the past 2 years, we have gone to visit our families in Alabama and Oregon, but Ryan’s show prevents us from traveling this time. [...]

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Zonegathering Holiday Schedule

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

The Zonegathering gang will be heading to and fro over the next couple weeks to celebrate Christmas and New Years. Occasionally, we will be popping in to report on our families and festivities, but we will be taking a break from some of the regular features. We will continue to post the weekend [...]

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