# This week's Need to Know - From: New City Fellowship — General Emails - Sent: August 7, 2026 (2026-08-07T20:00:58.490Z) - Web version: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/13993 - More emails: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Revised_Logo_Light_background_10-2022_10_3_in_2026-01-17T22-49-14-664Z.png)](https://newcityfellowship.com) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Need_to_Know_light_background_2026-01-30T22-07-17-384Z.png) --- ### New City ESL Orientation August 22 If you missed the ESL video in the service Aug. 2, check it out below. There will be an orientation for volunteers Saturday, August 22, at 9 am. For more information, contact [Sandra Smith](mailto:ncfoutreach76@gmail.com) or [Bill DeWaters.](mailto:bdewaters1@gmail.com) [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?vimeo=1215180998)](https://vimeo.com/1215180998?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci) --- ### Summary of PCA 2026 General Assembly The Ohio Valley Presbytery welcomed a record 2,456 elders from over 1,000 churches to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 53rd General Assembly. Attendance included 1,637 teaching elders and 819 ruling elders—the highest number of ruling elder commissioners in Assembly history. Throughout the week, commissioners engaged in business, vibrant worship, and solemn reflection. Despite moments of debate, the overarching tone remained constructive, unified, and grounded in faith. Committee and Agency highlights displayed a denomination committed to faithfulness in doctrine, practice, and mission. Participants bore witness to Christ’s strength, recognizing that the Assembly’s work serves a greater ultimate purpose. [Full Written Report](https://byfaithonline.com/stated-clerks-summary-of-the-53rd-general-assembly/) [Video Report](https://www.pcaac.org/a-video-message-from-fred-greco-on-general-assembly/) --- ### Quicklinks - **Youth and Children's Ministry:** [This week's schedule](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8z7fgJE3nv1sIwGN4A3QOhldJ_rMSvIIj1n2MlLDt8/edit?tab=t.0) - **Men's Summer Reading Challenge:** [Got Your Back, by Gary Yagel](https://newcityfellowship.com/blog/2026/07/11/ncf-50th-anniversary-july-19) SS review/discussion August 30 9 am - **A Prayer for the start of the school year:** [pray here](https://prayingthenews.thepourover.org/player?id=28&autoplay=1) - **Caregiving Survey:** have you take it yet? [survey](https://www.bekn.org/summersurvey26) --- ### Dates to Save - Discover New City - Sept. 11-12 - Church Retreat - Sept. 25-26 - 50th Anniversary Celebration Event - Nov. 14 --- ### Food Pantry Items Needed August 2026 - The list linked below has the EXACT items needed for the food pantry. - When possible, please purchase ‘flip top’ cans. - Bulk size bags are not preferred. They are difficult to pack with other items. - *No mac & cheese, Tuna/Can Chicken, or Fruit Cups needed at this time* - Drop off items to the Church Bldg. or Office, Monday thru Thursday from 10am to 3:30pm, then on Fridays from 10am to 1pm. - We appreciate your help in providing for those in need. [Food Pantry Item List](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Food_Pantry_Items_2026-08-07T14-33-58-685Z.pdf) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Kingdom_Unity_2026-04-22T14-36-28-228Z.png) How can I practice 'counter-cultural love' this week when I encounter opinions or perspectives that differ from my own? --- ### Last Week's Sermon [Arresting The King](https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/98686/arresting-the-king/) [John 18: 1 - 11](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2018%3A1-11&version=ESV) Rev. Kevin Smith ### This Week's Sermon Learning to See [Luke 24:13-33](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A13-33&version=ESV) Rev. Wy Plummer [Songs Playlist for this Sunday](http://bit.ly/MusicofNCF) --- ## 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. - Tim Busch (recovering) - JoAnn Byrom - Jimmy Davis - Shirley Madewell - Korey Owens & Family (grieving) - Jimmy Sanders (recovery from surgery) & Family - Cathy Surgick **Prayer Hub:** Share and pray for requests on our church [**website.**](https://newcityfellowship.com/prayer-hub) [**Share request with Email Prayer Group**](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/people/forms/682582) **Wednesday Zoom Prayer Meeting** Join us at 11:45 am. [**Click here.**](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82409306237?pwd=SE9YV04zSzQ5TkpQa3RsWkJjTEJMZz09) Meeting ID: 869 [5890 1800](tel:58901800) Passcode: 546123 **This month’s New City**[**Prayer Guide**](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Sunday_Evening_Kingdom_Prayer_July_2026_2026-07-02T19-24-21-481Z.pdf)**.** **PCA** [**Prayer Guide.**](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/PCA_Prayer_Guide_2026-01-25T01-21-26-358Z.pdf) **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! Christine Davis 8/10 Jillian Smith 8/10 Geraldine Edwards 8/11 Byran Austin 8/12 Peter Schmurr 8/12 Amie Deffenbaugh 8/13 ### Happy Anniversary! Derek & Amy Blakney 8/10 Daniel & Elise Young 8/10 Andrew & Grace Alms 8/11 Josiah & Annie Stam 8/12 Jerry & Linda Moore 8/15 Jeff & Debbie Shannon 8/16 --- ### Heidelberg Catechism #121 Q. Why the words “in heaven”? A. These words teach us not to think of God’s heavenly majesty as something earthly,1 and to expect everything needed for body and soul from God’s almighty power.2 1 [Jer. 23:23-24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jer.%2023:23-24&version=nrsv); [Acts 17:24-25](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2017:24-25&version=nrsv) 2 [Matt. 6:25-34](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%206:25-34&version=nrsv); [Rom. 8:31-32](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.%208:31-32&version=nrsv) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Church_Center_2026-01-18T01-17-33-198Z.png) Church Center is a mobile app which helps you can engage with our church throughout the week. [Apple Users App Store](https://newcityfellowship.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0ba1c9ef383ba1fc3e884349d&id=99b7b09879&e=6c4cc5e91d) [Android/Google Play Store](https://newcityfellowship.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0ba1c9ef383ba1fc3e884349d&id=942f6b7f16&e=6c4cc5e91d) --- [Add us to your address book](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/New_City_Fellowship_2026-07-03T18-48-50-533Z.vcf) ### NCF Livestream - View Services [Here](https://newcityfellowship.com/online) ### [Groups and Classes](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/groups) ### 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**.](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/people/forms/452235) ### Church Phone Extensions If you reach the church office [(423) 629-1421](tel:4236291421) 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)](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Session_Pastors_Elders-Directory_2026-05-13T15-42-38-186Z.pdf) ### 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](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Assigned_Elders_for_New_City_Atetndees_2026-05-13T15-38-34-146Z.pdf) --- [![calendar](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Fcalendar.png)](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=list) [![mail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Fenvelope.png)](mailto:info@newcityfellowship.com) [![phone](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Fphone.png)](tel:4236291421) [![sms](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Fchat.png)](sms:4235606161) [![facebook](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Ffacebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/NCFChatt) [![instagram](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Finstagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/newcityglenwood/) [![youtube](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Fyoutube.png)](https://www.youtube.com/@NCFLive)