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Archive for March, 2008

As alumnus of Taylor University, I was saddened by the news that four Taylor students and a university employee were killed when an out-of-control semi hit their van in April 2006. Sadness was replaced with shock, however, when it was determined five weeks later that the identities of two remarkable young women were mistaken in [...]

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Destination India

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Pastor Heather, Chris and I just prayed for part of the India team that was leaving from Ebenezers. I am really excited about this team of NCCers led by Juliet Main and Steph Modder. They are going to be participating in some amazing ministry work in Calcutta.
During the time while they are away, [...]

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This is Part 8 of our Spring Leadership Lesson Series: Radical Hospitality. As we lead our groups and ministries, we must strive to forcefully advance the Kingdom of God through strategic evangelism, exponential discipleship, and sacrificial service. Hospitality is on the front lines of such an advance.
Today, we will get very practical and talk about [...]

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Groups Spotlight: Intro to Social Justice

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

This week’s group spotlight focuses on our Intro to Social Justice group. Not that I am partial or anything- but this is one of our most important groups at NCC
**jk, I love all of our groups equally, just like the books of the bible**
In our spotlight this week, NCC group leader extraordinaire [...]

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Convoy of Hope Vision Casting

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Please consider attending and spreading the word about this event next Wednesday. Come and learn about Convoy of Hope and how you can be involved in what will be a blessed day of outreach to DC on September 6th, 2008! See the following invitation:

You are cordially invited to attend a
VISION CASTING MEETING
for the [...]

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Radical Hospitality: Small Groups

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

This is Part 7 of our Spring Leadership Lesson Series: Radical Hospitality. As we lead our groups and ministries, we must strive to forcefully advance the Kingdom of God through strategic evangelism, exponential discipleship, and sacrificial service. Hospitality is on the front lines of such an advance.
Today, we will get very practical and talk [...]

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Sad Day for the Border

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Last night, I learned that the Taco Bell in Rosslyn has shuttered its doors for good. This comes as quite a shock to me and my family, considering I believe it was the best Taco Bell in area. As a long-time Taco Bell consumer, I don’t take these things lightly. A few years ago, I [...]

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