Sanctuary Repair Alerts
Due to necessary repairs needed in sanctuary to shore up some support beams in the rear of the sanctuary and balcony,
- Our worship service will continue meeting in the Fellowship Hall, and
- No livestream will be available, but we expect to post a recording later in the day.
- Volunteers are needed for setup Saturday 1 pm and takedown after service Sunday. Sign up HERE.
Get Ready for Fall Festival
Mark your calendar for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship Sunday October 25 from 4-6 pm! We will have games, crafts, trick-or-treat booths, and more. Wear your favorite costume and invite your friends, family, and neighbors to our Fall Festival! And there's lots of opportunities to get involved. We are looking for adults, families, and small groups to sign up & man a Trick-or-Treat Booth. Sign up HERE. We are also looking for help with Food & Candy Donations, Set-up, Food Service, Games/Stations at the Festival, & Clean-up. Sign up HERE. More info HERE or contact Percy Rolleston or Gianna Rakes.
Quicklinks
- Youth and Children's Ministry: This week's schedule
- Fall Festival Oct. 25: See overview below.
- Reformation Heritage Worship Conference Oct. 23-25. More info/signup
Sunday School Underway - Temporary Location Changes
Three adult classes are being offered. Note temporary locations due to worship being held in Fellowship Hall.
1. A Praying Life: Annex building (across the rear parking lot from the fellowship hall
2. Ezekiel: Upstairs classroom by the music offices.
3. Augustine and Our Cultural Moment: Grace House Conference Room (2412 E. 4th Street)
From Listening to Caring Action
Join us for a practical workshop developed by Bekn Ministries in response to the findings of the 2026 ben Summer Senior Caregiver Survey. Topics include Navigating Medical Decisions & Healthcare, Managing the Practical Demands of Caregiving, and Preparing for Future Care & Emergencies. Two dates are available - Oct. 17 9 am -12 pm, or Nov. 14, 1-4 pm. Flyer. @Brainerd Crossroads (BX) Loft (soccer field entrance). Signup deadline for Oct. 17 workshop is Monday Oct. 12.
Hispanic Heritage Month Worship Services
As we celebrate what God has done and is doing through our Hispanic and Latino brothers and sisters in the faith, we will have two Sundays when we sing praise primarily in Spanish. We encourage you to use the YouTube playlist to renew your familiarity with these songs and to come to worship on these Sundays prepared to prefer others over ourselves and to appreciate the particular expression of faith and adoration that Latin culture brings to the bride of Christ.
Interested in a Widow's Support Group?
Esther Myan and Becky Broadwell are starting a widow support group. If you’re interested, please contact Becky Broadwell at (423) 509-2698.
Native American Cultural Celebration Oct. 16-18
You are invited to the Woodlands Gathering's first ever three-day outreach event in Soddy Daisy! Please review the flyer with all the details and join us for as much as you can. If you cannot join us, please pray for all participants that God will be glorified and our Native neighbors will feel seen and loved. May the Lord use this event to add to His kingdom!
Last Week's Sermon
Crucifying the King
Rev. Kevin Smith
This Week's Sermon
"What's in a Name"
Dr. Carl Ellis
Songs Playlist for this Sunday
Continue in Prayer
This week's prayer list
For those in our Church and Community who are ill, having surgery, grieving, recovering and/or shut in.
- JoAnn Byrom
- Wanda Collins
- Ruth Logan & Family (grieving)
- Raun Swafford
- Shirley Madewell
Prayer Hub: Share and pray for requests on our church website.
Share request with Email Prayer Group
Wednesday Zoom Prayer Meeting
Join us at 11:45 am. Click here.
Meeting ID: 869 5890 1800
Passcode: 546123
This month’s New CityPrayer Guide.
PCA Prayer Guide.
Sunday Morning Prayer
Anytime from 9:00 - 10:00 am in the prayer room (Fellowship Hall 1st classroom next to Rudy’s Room refreshments area).
Happy Birthday!
Jen Fox 10/12
Melissa Cairns 10/12
Sandra Smith 10/12
Vincent Reese 10/12
Darryl Richards 10/15
Stephanie Taylor 10/15
James O'Neal 10/17
Sandy Nelson 10/17
Sarah Braziel 10/17
Anthony Shaw 10/18
Jane Freuler 10/18
Nate Brown 10/18
Happy Anniversary!
Carter & Emma Harbin 10/12
Heidelberg Catechism #128
Q. What does your conclusion to this prayer mean?
A. For the kingdom and the power and the glory are
yours forever” means: We have made all these petitions
of you because, as our all-powerful king,
you are both willing and able to give us all that is good;1
and because your holy name, and not we ourselves,
should receive all the praise, forever.2
1 Rom. 10:11-13; 2 Pet. 2:9
2 Ps. 115:1; John 14:13
Church Center is a mobile app which helps you can engage with our church throughout the week.
NCF Livestream - View Service Here
Office Hours
Monday -Thursday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Food Pantry
Monday -Thursday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Email Newsletter Submission Deadline
Wednesday 12:00 noon
To submit announcements, use this form.
Church Phone Extensions
If you reach the church office (423) 629-1421 after hours or at a time when staff are out or on another call, you are now able to connect to church staff and leave messages as needed. You can follow the options given or if you know a staff member’s extension, you can dial it at any point during the greeting.
Here’s a list of extensions:
- Rosalyn Ruffin, Office Administrator 100
- Billy McKillop, Exec. Pastor 107
- Daniel Young, Music 110
- Darius Griggs, Youth 207
- Gianna Rakes, Youth 201
- Jeff Rakes, Communications 204
- Kash Wright, Asst. Music 109
- Kevin Smith, Sr. Pastor 106
- Pat Rolleston, Next Gen 200
- Percy Rolleston, Children 203
- Samara Davis, Community Integration 205
- Sandra Smith, ESL 206
- Shirley Plummer, Bookkeeping 102
Session Directory (Pastors & Elders)
Assigned Elders for New City Attendees
If you are a regular attender or active member at New City, you have been assigned an elder who will seek to pray for you, touch base periodically, and respond to needs/crises.
Also available as Markdown.