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Archive for September, 2007

Friday Scorecard

Friday, September 21st, 2007

It’s been another great week of small groups, and there are tons of wins in the personal lives of our small group leaders.

Congratulations to Josh and Jen Nemecek!  Welcome to new NCCer Nathan Jeremiah Nemecek!
Congratulations to David and Missy Russell!  Welcome to new NCCer Andrew Everett Russell!

I have a personal win, but it doesn’t seem [...]

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New Arrival: Andrew Everett Russell

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

NCC is proud to welcome Andrew Everett Russell into the world! Andrew was born at 8:33pm this evening, 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long to proud parents David and Missy. Baby and mother are doing well, but its unclear whether little Andrew’s first word will be guitar, computer, or camera. Congratulations to [...]

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This is Part 2 of the Fall Semester Leadership Lesson Series, Repair and Remodeling. We believe that when it comes to making disciples, creating community, and doing ministry, there is always some assembly required. In the spring, we talked about laying a solid foundation. In the summer, we talked about principles of [...]

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Bible Drill Wednesday: Fruit of the Spirit (Love)

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Throughout the ages, it has been the subject of countless artistic expressions. Musicians have written songs about it, artists have tried to visually recreate it, and filmmakers have attempted to tantalize us with it. But even though we may get caught up in the evocative melodies, lose our breath over the beauty of a [...]

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Upward Bound

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Registration for the Upward Bound retreat opened this weekend. If you sign up before October 7, the cost for the retreat is only $100. This covers lodging, food, and materials for the event. It will be October 19-21 at Pine Creek Camp in Gore, Virginia, and we will spend time discovering and [...]

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New Arrival: Nathan Jeremiah Nemecek

Monday, September 17th, 2007

NCC is proud to welcome Nathan Jeremiah Nemecek to the world! Nathan was born at 5:07AM on Sunday morning, 7 pounds-12 ounces, to proud parents Jenn and Josh (who also happen to be loyal leaders). Congratulations!
I’m just glad I wasn’t that one person who ruined the name for them.

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5 For 50

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Happy Monday friends. I just wanted to share quickly about a great initiative that a few NCCers were involved in this weekend. On Saturday, a team of five NCCers donated 15 hours of their time to volunteer at the Awakening Music Festival in Centreville, VA. There was an expected crowd of up [...]

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