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This week's Need to Know

Sent Jul 31, 2026

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Stephanie Williams Funeral August 1, 1 pm at New City


Last Vacation Sunday School, August 2nd

All New City Kids are invited to join us for our last Vacation Sunday School this Sunday, August 2nd! We have been studying the Minor Prophets and our final lesson is on Malachi. Join us at 9am for one last class.


Financial Update thru June 2026

$531,000 Budgeted Contributions

$459,238 Actual Contributions Received

While we have traditionally seen a strong finish to the year, being 13.6% behind right now means several of our ministries are having to 'wait and see' before moving forward with planned purchases or activities. We want to invite you to help us close this gap early so our ministry leaders can focus on serving our community today with confidence, rather than waiting for a year-end catch-up. Thank you for your continued partnership in kingdom ministry.


Thank You

Thank you for your support for our neighbor, Mrs. Weems. She and her family are very grateful for the love shown to her by New City members! I think she is ok for now. MANY thanks for the church's generosity! 💕

Sandra Smith


Caregiving Survey

Reminder that our church is partnering with bēkn (pronounced beacon) to better understand the needs of seniors, caregivers, and families in our congregation and community in addition to finding our compassionate hearts & hands for support. Take our brief survey today: 🔗 https://www.bekn.org/summersurvey26


Who is one young person or college student in our church I can intentionally encourage or pray for this week?


Last Week's Sermon

What Jesus Wants

John 17:24-26

Rev. Kevin Smith

This Week's Sermon

Arresting The King

John 18: 1 - 11

Rev. Kevin Smith

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
  • Roy Chan
  • Jimmy Davis
  • Sheldon Grizzle
  • Becky Huhn
  • Shirley Madewell
  • Korey Owens & Family (grieving)
  • Jimmy Sanders (recovery from surgery) & Family
  • Ms. Weems (house fire)

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!

Jason Evans 8/3

Carolyn Gardner 8/4

Dale Rooks 8/4

Erica Mosley 8/4

Billy McKillop 8/5

Jeremy Morris 8/5

Sharon Lewis 8/5

Annie Stam 8/6

Tobey Carpenter 8/7

Happy Anniversary!

Gregory & Janice Heath 8/4

Jeff & Celeste Rakes 8/5

Charlie & Heidi Ingram 8/6

Darryl & Mary Richards 8/6

Willie & Lisa Warren 8/7


Heidelberg Catechism #120

Q. Why did Christ command us
to call God “our Father”?

A. To awaken in us at the very beginning of our prayer
what should be basic to our prayer—

a childlike reverence and trust
that through Christ God has become our Father,

and that just as our parents do not refuse us

the things of this life, even less will God our Father

refuse to give us what we ask in faith.1

1 Matt. 7:9-11; Luke 11:11-13


Church Center is a mobile app which helps you can engage with our church throughout the week.

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NCF Livestream - View Services Here

Groups and Classes

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.

Assigned Elder Lookup


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