New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
NBCF

Church Calendar

Regular Worship Service Schedule
Sunday Services at Lindbergh High School
8:30am- 10:00am (1st service)
11:00am-12:45pm (2nd service)

Sign Language Interpretation for the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing is
available on the first and third Sunday's of each month at the 11:00 AM Worship Service 
 


Church School
9:15am & 10:30am (Children & Youth classes for all ages)

Church School will begin its annual summer hiatus on Sunday, July 5. The last day for regular classes will be on June 28.th. Classes will resume in September in the New WFLC.

NBCF New Members Class lessons are online. All member candidates must complete this required class within 90 days of joining to be eligible for full NBCF membership. New Members classes are also offered on Sunday Mornings during Church School and at the NBCF Annex on Thursday evenings.

If you are unsure of your membership status please contact MaryAnn Ramirez at 253-520-6673 or at mramirez@thenbcf.org.

To get the New Members Classes lessons click here.

Capital Campaign Banquet
On June 27, 2009 the Stewardship Campaign will host a Capital Campaign Banquet. If you know someone who might be interested in sponsoring a table at the banquet on June 27, please contact Gary or Lauren Gardner or the church office.

WAll Hands On Deck! Countdown to Dedication Day!
Worship One/Work One
We Need You!
In the 12th Chapter of Romans, Paul urged believers to be a “living sacrifice”…move from merely ritual activity to obedient service. As we prepare to move into our new facility; we ask each of you to become a living sacrifice by committing to W&W….. (Worship) one service & (Work) one service, one Sunday a month!
Ministry areas in need of persons to serve include:
* Greeters                                     * Ushers
* Parking Ministry                          * Rising Star Bookstore
* Early Childhood Center                * Security Ministry
* Emergency Response Ministry     * Information Ministry

It will take every member of NBCF from our children to our able-bodied seniors to W&W; stop by the information table or contact the church office for more information.

Now Available

Oxford Sermons
A compilation of sermons by great preachers inspired through the teaching of Dr. Joel Gregory at Oxford University in England. Includes the sermon “God, The Keeper of Dreams and Dreamers” by Rev. Leslie D. Braxton. $20.00 in the Rising Star Bookstore

ABC USA Biennial Meeting, Pasadena, CA
American Baptist Churches, USA will hold it’s Biennial Meeting June 25-28, 2009 in Pasadena, CA. If you will be attending the meeting, please let the Church Office know as there may be opportunities to represent NBCF as a Delegate.

Summer Renewal: Vacation Bible School and The Summer Bible Institute Are Coming!
June 28, 2009 – July 1, 2009
Giving Our Best To God’s Service!

Plan now to participate in the NBCF Summer Week Of Renewal. This week will kick-off our official countdown to the Dedication of our new Worship & Family Life Center in August.

Renewal ‘09 will begin on Sunday June 28, 2009 with Rev. AB Sutton, Senior Pastor of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama as Guest Preacher at both the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM worship services. On Monday, services will move to Damascus Baptist Church and Rev. Sutton will bring the message at 7:30 PM nightly through Wednesday, July 1st.

School’s Out … And It’s time for Vacation Bible School! – Start off your summer right, with fun for children and youth of all ages at Vacation Bible School. The fun begins on Monday, June 29 at 5:30 PM at Damascus Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend, so bring a friend.

The Summer Bible Institute for Adults will be presented by Rev. Anna Kalepo of Rainier Ave. Free Methodist Church of Seattle. The institute will explore ways that we can fulfill our mission and become a more diverse congregation. Classes will begin at 5:30 on June 29 and continue each evening until July 1st.

Mark you calendars now for these events and watch for more information coming soon.
Damascus Baptist Church is located at 5261 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 near Columbia City.

NBCF Feeding Ministry In Action
Members of our Thursday Night Feeding Ministry have been active in the community feeding members of the ARISE program. A.R.I.S.E. (Area of Renton Interfaith Shelter Endeavor) provides emergency men’s shelter designed to help homeless men of South King County move from the streets into permanent housing. These shelters rotate between “host” churches throughout South King County. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this please contact Pam Woods at:
pawbflo@hotmail.com.

CONNECTIONS!

Connection Climax
The Connections Summer Fellowship & Pot Luck Celebration will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Tukwila Community Center. Come out and join all of our other “connectors” for this final session of food and fellowship before the summer break. Connections group meeting will resume in the Fall.

Join one of our Wednesday in-home small ministry groups and get connected with others.
More information and locations are available in the church foyer following each service on Sundays or contact: Jerome Polite or Felisha Cannon at 253-373-1197. If you're not already CONNECTED, plan to get CONNECTED during the Fall Session!   

NBCF Village Up-Date
Expected Occupancy: August 2, 2009

Worship & Family Life Center Construction Up-Dates
For complete up to date information about construction and development of our new Worship & Family Life Center please visit our Construction Blog 

Raising Of The Cross
On Saturday March 7, 2009 we watched as the NBCF Worship & Family Life Center Cross was raised for all to see! In the midst of the rain and snow 250 people were there to witness this great day for New Beginnings Christian Fellowship! We also got our first peek at the 900 seat sanctuary, the nursery & toddler center, bookstore and coffee bar areas under construction. Occupancy of the Worship & Family Life Center is expected to be in May, 2009. Watch for news of our occupancy date and visit our Construction Blog for the latest news about this project. To view the Cross Raising Video click here.

WFLC Dedication Souvenir Book
Congratulatory ads are now being accepted for inclusion in the New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Worship & Family Life Center’s Dedication Souvenir Booklet. Deadline for submitting your ad is July 31, 2009. To place your ad, or for more information please contact: Mary Reed at mreed@thenbcf.org. To view the Dedication Souvenir Book flyer click here.

Thursday Night Worship at 7:00 PM

On Thursday, March 27th we celebrated at a special closing Worship Service on our final day at the NBCF Annex.

We will resume Thursday Night Worship Services & Thursday Nights Homework Lab/Tutoring and Nursery in our New Worship and Family Life Center in August. Watch for more information.

Wanted: A Few Good Men & Women
For the NBCF Security Ministry!
If you are willing to serve the church in the area of security please contact Clarence Williams at cwc123@comcast.net or Pamela Woods at pawbflo@hotmail.com. Or, for more information or visit the information station following services on Sunday.

Opening Day Mass Choir Needs You!
Be a part of the Mass Choir, directed by Ramon Bryant, on Opening Day of the Worship & Family Life Center. Rehearsals are every 7:00 PM every Friday evening at Martin Luther King, Jr. Church in Renton. Men, we especially need your voices.

20Somethings Ministry News:

The 20Somethings Ministry holds a monthly fellowship on the first Friday of each month. Everyone who is 20 Something is welcome. For more information about the 20Something Ministry click here. Questions? Email us at 20somethingsministry@gmail.com

Children and Youth Ministry NEWS

AWANA Is Coming To NBCF!
AWANA stands for “Approved Workers Are Not Ashamed” AWANA equips churches and parents to raise Christ-following kids for life! AWANA helps churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love and serve Christ! This is done through: Fully integrated programs for ages 2 to 18, the best evangelism tools to reach unsaved children, youth and families and through teaching that builds an enduring biblical faith. AWANA Resources bringing churches and parents together to disciple the next generations through dynamic fun for children, teens and adults alike!

For more in depth information about the program you may visit the AWANA website @ www.awana.org. We thank God for Bro. Alfred and Sis. Jackie Spears for accepting the call to serve as leaders of this program. Anyone interested in serving in this program should see Rodelia Gray, Jackie Spears or Janice Spinks.

It’s Graduation Time
If you are graduating from High School or College, Vocational School, University- please let us know so that we can celebrate your achievement on Graduate Sunday. Please pick up and complete a Graduate Information Form at the Educational Empowerment Table or the Information Station. Please return you information form no later than July 12th and send a digital photo of yourself (headshot) to Jessilyn Head at Rockwoodla@prodigy.net. Graduate Sunday will be on July 19th with a reception following both services and scholarships will also be awarded on this day.

Mission Incredible: Youth Trip to Niagara Falls, New York City & Washington, DC
In July of 2009 the New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Youth Ministry will be visiting the cities of Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York City, and Washington D.C. The purpose of the trip is to expose our Northwest youth to some of the great natural wonders, national monuments, and iconic political, cultural and commercial institutions that these cities feature. We will also be visiting some of the most prominent and historic churches in Buffalo, New York and Washington,
D.C.

Our aim is to broaden our youth’s perspective of the nation in which they live in spiritual, cultural, political, and historical terms. For more information on how to participate click here or for more information contact Janice Spinks or Debbie Jackson.

Check out the NBCF Youth Newsletter!
For schedules and important information for youth and parents check out The Children’s & Youth News & Events published each month by the Youth Ministry.

NEW June, 2009 Children’s & Youth News & Events
May, 2009 Children’s & Youth News & Events
April, 2009 Children’s & Youth News & Events
March, 2009 Children’s & Youth News & Events


Home Visitations
The Deacon Ministry is available for visitation and can serve the Lord’s Supper to you when you are sick or shut in. Please call 253-373-1197 to arrange for an appointment. They are here to serve you and to keep you connected to the church family while you recuperate. If you have any questions please contact them.

Our Star Is Rising…Lifestyle Stewardship Capital Campaign
Our Goal is $4,000,000.00 over 3 years

Remember, Lifestyle Stewardship is not about equal giving, it’s about equal sacrifice!

What Is Lifestyle Stewardship?
“Lifestyle Capital Stewardship” is a phrase that describes a level of giving that affects one’s living. The challenge of Lifestyle Capital Stewardship is to find ways, boldly and prayerfully, to let your giving touch your living. For More Information about the Lifestyle Capital Stewardship Campaign click here.

Click here to view/print the 2009 RE-Commitment Card

For more information about our Worship & Family Life Center construction project click here visit our WFLC Construction blog.


Rising Star Bookstore News

Now On Sale:

Visit the Rising Star Christian Book Store. Please visit the store each week in the Church lobby for sermon cd’s, books, t-shirts, event tickets and registration and more! Come on by and see what's available.

Worship & Music Arts Ministry News:
If you are interested in becoming a part of any NBCF Music and Worship Arts Ministries, please contact Dotsy Isom at 253.373.1198.

Paying Your Tithes & Offerings Is Now Easier!
Use one of the following three methods to quickly and easily pay your tithes and offerings.
  • Direct ACH Debit: Automatic deduction from your checking or savings account. You decide which day and how often. Sign up is quick and easy. To sign up click here.
  • Direct Payment: You can use your Bank’s Online Bill Payment Services to make a Direct Payment to NBCF. Just set up NBCF as a new bill or vendor. For more information on Direct Payment contact your bank or credit union.
  • Online Giving: Use the NBCF Web Site to make payments using a check or debit card. No pre-arrangement is necessary. Anyone can make a contribution on the Online Giving Page. Members can log into Member Access to make payments and to review your giving history.

You will receive full credit for your offering and it will appear on your member giving statements like regular offerings. For more information about these alternative ways of giving contact Debbie Jackson at 253.373.1193
Faith Designs: NBCF Jewelry Line
View the special line of jewelry designed and made exclusively for NBCF. Faith Designs will contribute a portion of each sale directly to the NBCF Building Fund. The purchase of this jewelry would serve the same purpose as a class ring in that it would support the church and show church pride.

As a service to NBCF members, Faith Designs will accept your old, broken, or unneeded gold jewelry items that you want to donate to the Lifestyle Stewardship campaign. You will receive full credit towards your campaign pledge at market value For more information, please see Dennis Williams in the upper commons, immediately following both worship services.

Visit the Faith Designs Web Site click here.

Mark Your Calendar For These Coming Events:
 
June 16, 2009 MOC Ministry Oversight Meeting
June 21, 2009 Happy Fathers Day
June 27, 2009
June 28, 2009
The Countdown Begins!
Capital Campaign Banquet
Summer Renewal Begins: Rev. AB Sutton Guest Preacher
June 29, 2009 -
July 1, 2009
Vacation Bible School and Bible Institute
@ Damascus Baptist Church
July 11 & 18, 2009 WFLC Moving & Landscaping Days Contact Rev. Ankcorn to volunteer
July 12, 2009 Mission Incredible Begins: The NBCF Summer Youth Tour to New York & Washington, DC
July 28, 2009 Service of Thanksgiving at Lindbergh High School
August, 2009 Expected Occupancy of our new Worship and Family Life Center
August 2, 2009 NBCF Fourth Church Anniversary! Beginning of The “Year of Occupation”
August 9, 2009 Baptism Sunday
Coming Soon TNT Thursday Night Youth Bible Study With Rev. DeWayne Hawkins, watch for more info
April 25-28, 2010 Empowerment Conference 2010

NBCF Community Events:
Following is the calendar of Pastor Braxton’s Speaking Engagements, ministry appearances by our Worship and Musical Arts Department, events featuring NBCF members and other events of interest. These events are open to the public and NBCF members are encouraged to attend.

June 22-24, 2009 Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tacoma Summer Revival, Pastor Braxton, Guest Preacher
June 25-28, 2009 ABC USA Biennial Meeting, Pasadena, CA

Looking For A Place To Become Involved?
Join A NBCF Ministry Team!

Volunteers are still needed for all of our ministries including:
 
Media Services Greeting Ministry Security
Finance & Counting Prison Ministry Children & Youth
Hospitality Transportation Educational Excellence
Jirah (Hospitality) Set-Up/Breakdown Church School
Parking Information Outreach & Evangelism
Ushers Bookstore Photography
And Many Others, There is a place for EVERYONE to serve at NBCF!
For more information about any NBCF Ministry, go to the Information Station on Sundays

24 Hour Intercessory Prayer
We are waiting to hear from you. Anytime, day or night someone will be ready to pray with you and for you. Our 24 hour prayer line number is: 206-723-3336. We are also available in the foyer each Sunday. Please let us know your prayer request.

Join The Intercessory Prayer Ministry in focused Prayer on the last Friday of each month. 6:00 PM to Midnight at the NBCF Annex.

Information Ministry
The Information Ministry is available before and after each service to help you!
Please stop by the Ministry Information Station for news and information about NBCF and community events!

If you are interested in serving as a member of the Information Ministry please contact Jo'Anna Fry at Joanna_fry@live.com 

NBCF Announcements:

Transportation Ministry is NOW Available!

Drivers Wanted
The Transportation Ministry is calling all CDC Licensed Drivers. If you are CDC licensed or able to obtain this license, please contact Rev. Ankcorn or Clarence Williams at 253-520-6673.

The new transportation request line is (425) 227.6620. The line is open 24 hours and the cutoff time to request transportation is 5 pm Friday evening. Please leave your name and telephone number and someone will contact you. This service is for the disabled, elderly, or those who have special circumstances. We also provide service from some college campuses. Please check to see if yours is served. You may also sign up at the information table following each service.

 

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