Northwest Community Church http://thenorthwestchurch.com Located in Northwest Washington, DC Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:27:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2Located in Northwest Washington, DC Northwest Community Church no Located in Northwest Washington, DC Northwest Community Church http://thenorthwestchurch.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpghttp://thenorthwestchurch.com Newcomer’s Gatheringhttp://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/04/newcomers-gathering/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/04/newcomers-gathering/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:27:53 +0000 PastorDan http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1334 Pastor Dan leads this fun time helping you to make new connections with other newcomers and NWCC staff.  You will also receive a concise overview of the vision, structure and beliefs/values of the church. Lasts approximately 45 minutes.

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The men of NWCC will be preparing breakfast for Mothers and everyone as a special treat. On the lower level. Food service ends at 10:45AM.

Photo Contest
NWCC is collecting recent photos of members and visitors with their mothers. You can browse the photos and vote for your favorite up until service time.  Prizes will be awarded to the top three vote-getters!

Mother’s Day Skit
Moms will love this short skit during worship that reminds us of the incredible (and often hilarious) calling of being a mother.

]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/04/mothers-day/feed/ 0 Move: Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faithhttp://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/04/move-five-things-god-uses-to-grow-your-faith/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/04/move-five-things-god-uses-to-grow-your-faith/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:55:50 +0000 PastorDan http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1328 God loves you as you are, and He will meet you where you are — but He is not going to leave you that way. He calls us deeper – deeper into Himself, deeper in our faith, deeper into the places where we learn to trust Him.  God moves in every area of our lives to fortify our dependence on Him. He strengthens our resolve to trust Him through pivotal circumstances. He directs our faith as we increasingly anchor ourselves in Scripture. He stretches our faithfulness through our interactions with those around us. Through every season and circumstance that we call on the name of the Lord, He responds. God moves, not so we can have more of Him, but so we will move, and He may have more of us. Series Starts May 6.

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]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/03/capable-hands-series/feed/ 0 Holy Week Schedulehttp://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/03/holy-week-schedule/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/03/holy-week-schedule/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:19:52 +0000 PastorDan http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1300  Palm Sunday Celebration Service – Sunday, April 1st at 11AM

Maundy Thursday Seder Service – April 5th at 7PM at NWCC

Good Friday Service – April 6th at 7PM at Mosaic Church (4401 16th)

Easter Worship Service– April 8th  11AM

Easter Egg Hunt – April 8th at 12:30PM

]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/03/holy-week-schedule/feed/ 0 Jesus Serieshttp://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/02/jesus-series/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/02/jesus-series/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:48:07 +0000 PastorDan http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1295 In Matthew 9:11, Jesus is asked why he eats with crooks and riffraff.  It is a common theme throughout the Gospels.  Here is a talented young rabbi and yet he is wasting his talent on “those people.”  In this grace-filled series of sermons, we’ll discover Jesus’ affinity to the outcasts and learn more about the incredible love that he shared while he was on earth. Before Easter gets here, we hope that you will fall in love with this man called Jesus because He certainly loves you.

]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/02/jesus-series/feed/ 0 Love Song February Serieshttp://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/02/love-song-february-series/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2012/02/love-song-february-series/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:43:51 +0000 PastorDan http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1293 How’s your love life? No matter if you are single or married, This series is sure to spice up your life.  The Song of Solomon is Scripture’s great love song that follows a couple from courtship to marriage to marital problems. There is sure to be something for everyone in this often neglected book of Scripture.

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Lose 15 by Easter.
Walk 10,000 steps Daily.
Run 10 Miles Weekly.
Go to www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_individual.asp?gid=54831
 to join the challenge or to enter your data for this week.
Once you open the above link, hit “join this team.” At the very end
of your free account creation you’ll again be asked to join the NWCC team.
After you’ve joined, be sure to select one of the three goals.  Once logged in
go to “start” on the upper left. Then go to “how to use this site” for a quick
tutorial on the site. We’ll track our group progress and cheer you on!

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Instead of deciding whether you will do brunch or worship this Sunday, you can do both! Join us for Eggs, Sausage, Waffles, Muffins, Chicken and more on this special Sunday.  The worship will take place in our dining area as you eat.  Don’t miss this fun, informal service.

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]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/10/vocation-sermon-series/feed/ 0 Fifth Anniversary Celebration on October 16!http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/09/nwccs-5-year-anniversary-celebration-on-october-16/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/09/nwccs-5-year-anniversary-celebration-on-october-16/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:17:15 +0000 Krista http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1230 Join us in celebrating Northwest Community Church’s Fifth Anniversary on October 16.  We will share a festive lunch in the downstairs fellowship hall after worship.

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]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/09/sermon-series-recession-era-prophets/feed/ 0 4 September: Church-wide Potluck Lunchhttp://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/09/4-september-church-wide-potluck-lunch/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/09/4-september-church-wide-potluck-lunch/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:35:30 +0000 Krista http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1212 Join us on 4 September after worship service for a church-wide potluck lunch, which we enjoy the first Sunday of most months.  This month’s theme is comfort food.

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DETAILS

Dates – July 29, 30, 31
We will meet at NWCC on Friday evening to carpool to Cherry Hill, and return to the church on Sunday afternoon.  If you need transportation between home and the church on Friday and Sunday, contact Anna Nehring as soon as possible.

Register – on or before Sunday, July 24
Return the registration form to Krista Kartson via email or in the offering plate on Sunday.

Cost – $65 per person
This includes 2 nights’ housing in a cabin or yurt, transportation, all meals & games/excursions (e.g., hiking fee).  Make checks out to Northwest Community Church and write “20s/30s Retreat” in the memo line.  Cost is flexible; see FAQs for more details. 

Location – Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Road     
College Park, MD 20740

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Do I have to attend Northwest Community Church in order to attend?
A. No, but we’d love to meet you beforehand to learn about your interests and what you would like to get out of the retreat.

Q. Will there be electricity?
A. Yes.  We will be sleeping in three different cabins, which will have electricity, built-in lighting, a mini refrigerator, and microwave.  Toilets, sinks and showers are less than a minute’s walk away, and are indoors.  Amenities also include a pool, putt-putt golf, outdoor movie theater, café and recreation center.  See Cherry Hill’s website for more details: www.cherryhillpark.com

Q.  I cannot afford the cost.  Can I still come?
A. Absolutely.  We do not want lack of funds to hinder anyone from attending the retreat. Contact Krista for details.

Q. I can only attend one day, or only part of the weekend.  Is this a possibility?
A. You are highly encouraged to stay for the entire retreat, but if this is not possible, staying for part is certainly an option. Contact Krista for a proportionate rate and to coordinate arrival times.

Q. Can children come?
A. To maintain our focus on growing closer to God and others in the group, bringing children is discouraged.  Please contact Anna by July 17 if you are in need of childcare for Saturday. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions? 
We will be happy to speak with you further about any questions or concerns you have.  Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Krista Kartson: kkartson@aol.com

Anna Nehring: annanehring@gmail.com

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There is no cost.  To register your child print the registration form, fill it out and mail it as soon as possible to:

Northwest Community Church
ATTN: VBS Coordinator
4100 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011

 

 

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]]> http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/06/pentecost-sunday/feed/ 0 Seniors and 20s/30s Group Fellowship Lunch: May 29http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/05/seniors-and-20s30s-group-fellowship-lunch/ http://thenorthwestchurch.com/2011/05/seniors-and-20s30s-group-fellowship-lunch/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 15:35:21 +0000 Krista http://thenorthwestchurch.com/?p=1138 Following worship service on Sunday, May 29, NWCC Seniors are cordially invited to share a lunch served by the 20s/30s Group.  Please join us for this time of fellowship!

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