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Our mission is to make and multiply disciples with the gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Spirit.
Athletes In Action Youth Camps
A.I.A. provides youth sports camps free for Xenia residents. Check it out HERE.
Missionary Updates
Ben & Suzi Collins - Suzi shared: Hey everyone, Ben is recovering well, sleeping around the clock. We haven’t spoken to the doctors yet but can update later this week. Thank you for the prayers and support.To demonstrate our love and support for Ben and Suzi Collins during these challenging times, the Missions Team is planning to send a care package and invite you to join in this. If you would like to contribute a card, small gift, or help cover the cost of shipping, place your gifts in the designated box at the Missions Cafe or reach out to Sarah Hershey (email: sarah4jesus13@gmail.com or 717-983-0870) before Monday 7/14. If you’d like to keep up-to-date on Ben & Suzi’s journey request to join their Facebook Group, Ben and Suzi in Thailand.
Pray for Ryan Boudreau while he is on a vision trip to seek direction whether God wants him to serve in West Africa. His trip is June 28 - July 13.
Luncheon Reception with Mark & Loren Olson
Please join us right after the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, July 13th in the upstairs Community Room for a warm potluck reception honoring our visiting missionaries, the Olsons. We’ll provide the main course—just bring a side dish, dessert, or drink to share and your open heart as we gather and build community. Kindly RSVP (click here) by July 9 with the number of people attending.
LifeWise -Xenia
LifeWise Academy provides Bible Education to students in Xenia City Schools during school hours. It is legal, parent permitted, privately funded, and held off school property.
Brittany McClure, from the We Are Family house church, is currently serving on the steering committee. Brittany has been working with our leadership team for New Community to be a host site for Tecumseh Elementary School. To make this a reality, your help is needed!
Here are ways you can get involved:
1. Prayer for open hearts to the gospel in Xenia.
2. Consider what your role looks like as we get started, after hiring a program director (volunteer, teacher, etc.)
3. Educate yourself through the website. There is an abundance of Information on the LifeWise Academy website. This 3.5 minute video, explains the ins and outs.
4. Prayerfully consider donating financially.
The LifeWise Foundation will match the donation if Xenia raises $1,500 by July 3rd. These funds will help with necessary staff training and other startup expenses.
Currently, the amount raised totals $1,346.
You can make your donation by selecting “donate to my local program” at lifewise.org/donate and/or mail a check with our school district name in the memo to:
LIFEWISE Lockbox 4327
Columbus, OH 43260-4327
Your investment will make it possible for us to reach kids in our community with the gospel this year!
Newsletter Team
We all love a good story. God has created the perfect, true story and he has invited us into that story. Abide is our quarterly newsletter designed to share the stories God is creating at New Community. We are looking for stories and for writers to communicate these stories. If you have a story please let us know HERE. If you would like to write these stories for our church family please let us know your interest in joining the Newsletter Team HERE or join our team meeting Sunday, July 13th, immediately after the Gathering in the Equipping Room upstairs to the right. The meeting should be under 30 minutes.
Explore Serving
Serving is a fundamental aspect of the discipleship pathway. It is a crucial discipleship practice alongside prayer, scripture engagement, sharing the gospel, generosity, and worship. Serving is a commitment expected of every disciple. Let us help you find the right fit to serve. Complete this Serve Interest Form. No obligation; just get more information and clarity! Our staff or a ministry leader will reach out to help you explore your areas of interest.
Citywide Worship Event
Make plans to participate in the Citywide Worship event on Sunday, July 27th at 10:30 am at Shawnee Park. There will be no Gathering at NCC!
Here’s how you can be involved. Outreach & Prayer Night: On Saturday, July 26th, we will gather at Shawnee Park at 5:00 PM to clean up the area (trash pickup, leaf blowing, etc.). At 6:00 PM, we’ll hold a Prayer Night for the park and the Citywide Worship event. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events
July 23-26 - Mission Xenia
July 27 - Xenia-wide worship event
Sept. 7 go back to two gatherings
Prayer
We gather for prayer each Saturday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Connecting Room (downstairs next to restrooms).
New Community Kids Schedule
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