# This week's Need to Know - From: New City Fellowship — General Emails - Sent: September 4, 2026 (2026-09-04T20:05:41.433Z) - Web version: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/15962 - 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) --- ### Alerts - **1st Sunday Prayer** This Week Sept. 6 @ 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall - September is **Name Tag Month -** get your name tag at the sanctuary doors - **Sunday School** resumes Sept. 20 --- ### Quicklinks - **Youth and Children's Ministry:** [This week's schedule](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8z7fgJE3nv1sIwGN4A3QOhldJ_rMSvIIj1n2MlLDt8/edit?tab=t.0) - **Church Retreat Sept. 25-26:** [more info and signup](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3777391) by Sept. 13 - **GLAD Opportunities:** Sunday buddies and Library chaperones needed. [More info](https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/15771) - **Discover New City Seminar Sept. 11-12:** [full info and signup](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3808847) by Sept. 9 - **Communicants Class:** for kids 9-17 to join church/take communion. [Signup](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1289757) - **New City Online Directory Update:** [log in instructions](https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/16113) - **Mind, Body & BBQ Sept. 26** at Hope for the Inner City. Great opportunity to tour HFIC's facility and learn more about the ministry. [Flyer with more info](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/HFIC_flyer_2026-09-03T13-41-00-510Z.pdf) --- ### Reminder: Family Sunday This Week Sept. 6 Four times a year we have Family Sunday. Next Sunday, Sept. 6, there will be no nursery so that all members, young and old, can come together and celebrate the gift of each other, wiggles and all! We will have our regular worship bags available as well as younger children's worship bags to help accommodate younger members. --- ### Discover Your Place: Fall Ministry Fair – Sept. 13th Are you looking for a way to connect, grow, and make a meaningful impact? Join us on **Sunday, September 13th,** from 9:00 to 9:50 am in the Fellowship Hall for our **Fall Ministry Fair.** This is a wonderful opportunity to see how the Lord is moving at New City and to discover avenues for plugging in with your gifts and abilities to serve our congregation and the wider community. We invite you to explore the many ministries and committees that make our church family thrive. If you represent a ministry or committee and would like to reserve a table to share your vision, please reach out to [Percy Rolleston](mailto:rprolleston@newcityfellowship.com) by Monday, September 7th. --- [![picnic paviliion](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/55_Picnic_2026-08-31T14-10-03-971Z.png)](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3858078) ### 55+ Faith, Fun, and Fellowship in the Park Sept. 18 The 55+ community will enjoy faith, fun and fellowship under the sun when we meet Friday, September 18 at Tennessee RiverPark. We will gather at 11:30am at Pavilion #4 and serve a box lunch, enjoy a devotional from Carl and Karen Ellis, live music, and a variety of outdoor activities. Limited transportation will be available from the church parking lot. Suggested donation: $5. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held at the church. [Sign Up Here](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3858078) --- # ESL OPPORTUNITIES ### Calling All Foodies: Cook for a Cause with ESL! Our English as a Second Language ministry (ESL) is looking for a couple of people who would be interested in planning meals and cooking on a rotating schedule. It would involve planning a meal, shopping, and cooking for about 60 people. There are plenty of helpers in the kitchen, and the church will reimburse for the cost of food. If this is something that you might be interested in, please email [Kelsey Dupree](mailto:kkdupree@gmail.com) or text her at [423-582-6887](tel:423%205826887); or contact Howard and Susan Anderson at [423-762-1361](tel:4237621361). ### Support ESL through Childcare The English as a Second Language Ministry provides childcare during the classes, so parents can focus on their English lessons. There is a need for volunteers to help with caring for the children of ESL families on Sunday afternoons from 5 -7 pm. If you would like to help, please contact [Sandra Smith](mailto:ncfoutreach76@gmail.com) or [Bill DeWaters](mailto:bdewaters1@gmail.com). --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Womens_Study_Banner_2026-09-03T13-37-05-656Z.png) ### Thursday Women's Study All New City women are invited to a study of the book of Romans on Thursday mornings (9:30 – 11:30) at the home of Susan Anderson in East Brainerd. We’ll be using Courtney Doctor’s book *In View of God’s Mercies: the Gift of the Gospel in Romans* as our guide. Our first meeting will be Thursday September 10th. If you’re interested in finding out more information about the study, call or text [Celeste Rakes](mailto:celesterakes@icloud.com)at [(302)423-7232](tel:3024237232). --- ### Last Week's Sermon [Thanking God for His Generous Provisions](https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/100224/thanking-god-for-his-generous-provisions/) [1 Chronicles 29:10-19](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2029%3A10-19&version=ESV) Rev. Charlie Davidson ### This Week's Sermon The Truth on Trial [John 18: 28-40](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2018%3A%2028-40&version=ESV) Rev. Kevin Smith [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. - JoAnn Byrom - Wanda Collins - Jimmy Davis - Shirley Madewell - Cathy Surgick - John & Regina Word **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! Dodd Hartness 9/7 Daniel Rakes 9/8 Walter Lowry 9/10 Willie Warren 9/11 Alex Mosley 9/13 ### Happy Anniversary! Lunard & Sharon Lewis 9/12 --- ### Heidelberg Catechism #124 Q. What does the third petition mean? A. “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” means: Help us and all people to reject our own wills and to obey your will without any back talk. Your will alone is good.1 Help us one and all to carry out the work we are called to,2 as willingly and faithfully as the angels in heaven.3 1 [Matt. 7:21](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%207:21&version=nrsv); [16:24-26](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.%2016:24-26&version=nrsv); [Luke 22:42](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2022:42&version=nrsv); [Rom. 12:1-2](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.%2012:1-2&version=nrsv); [Tit. 2:11-12](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Tit.%202:11-12&version=nrsv) 2 [1 Cor. 7:17-24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Cor.%207:17-24&version=nrsv); [Eph. 6:5-9](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph.%206:5-9&version=nrsv) 3 [Ps. 103:20-21](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ps.%20103:20-21&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 Service [Here](https://newcityfellowship.com/online) ### 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) [Groups and Classes](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/groups) [mynewcity.info](https://mynewcity.info) [Give](https://newcityfellowship.com/give) ### 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)