# This week's Need to Know - From: New City Fellowship — General Emails - Sent: October 16, 2026 (2026-10-16T20:01:00.046Z) - Web version: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/19746 - 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?w=1400)](https://newcityfellowship.com) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Need_to_Know_light_background_2026-01-30T22-07-17-384Z.png?w=1400) --- ### This Sunday - **Adult SS Classes** will meet as usual @9 am. **Children's and Youth SS Classes** will not meet (Fall Break) - Our **worship service** will continue meeting in the Fellowship Hall, and **No livestream** will be available, but a service recording will be posted later in the day. - It's **Communion Sunday!** - **Volunteers are needed for setup** Saturday 1 pm **and takedown** after service Sunday. [Sign up HERE.](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17VUR9_Rhj3qlbnM9F7WSTidtg3-kYyN9oHObroAA8yk/edit?gid=0#gid=0) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Image_10-16-26_at_12_2026-10-16T16-44-42-628Z.png?w=1400) October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we invite our Grace Church family to join us in thanking God for our pastoral staff. We are grateful for the ways they serve our congregation, share God’s Word, and seek to honor the Lord. Scripture encourages us to “esteem them very highly in love because of their work” (1 Thessalonians 5:13). As they encourage us in our faith, we have an opportunity to encourage them, too. Take a moment this month to pray for our pastoral staff, share a personal word of thanks, write a thoughtful note, or offer a small token of appreciation. Simply letting them know how their ministry has touched your life can mean so much. --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Fall_Festival_Banner_2026-10-03T19-16-34-325Z.png?w=1400) ### 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](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrgdpolKyEDzZEYAUiw3BLCWtQE7Cb928uI76aw2foPZRTcA/viewform). We are also looking for **help** with Food & Candy Donations, Set-up, Food Service, Games/Stations at the Festival, & Clean-up. Sign up [HERE.](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3929811) More info [HERE](https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/18688) or contact [Percy Rolleston](mailto:rprolleston@newcityfellowship.com) or [Gianna Rakes.](mailto:grakes@newcityfellowship.com) --- ### Quicklinks - **Youth and Children's Ministry:** [This week's schedule](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8z7fgJE3nv1sIwGN4A3QOhldJ_rMSvIIj1n2MlLDt8/edit?tab=t.0) - **Reformation Heritage Worship Conference** Oct. 23-25. [More info/signup](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-reformation-heritage-conference-tickets-1982777006401?aff=oddtdtcreator) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/50th_anniv_thumbnail_2026-10-16T14-36-42-077Z.png?w=1400)](https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/19746) ### Let's Celebrate Together For 50 years, God has been faithful to New City Fellowship, and we're gathering to celebrate together! The church is God's people, and for five decades He has been gathering, growing and sending His people through the congregation of New City. Whether you have been here from the beginning or joined along the way, it's a night to give God thanks for His steadfast love for His people, connect, reconnect, and celebrate! Saturday, November 14 at 5:30 PM at Hope for the Inner City! We'll share a buffet barbecue dinner, fellowship, singing, a photo booth and more. Casual attire. Sign up by Nov. 4! Tickets: Ages 11 - Adult: $20; Children 3 -10: $10; Children 2 and under: Free; Family maximum: $60. [Register Now](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3958371) --- ### **Monthly Mercy Ministry Giving Opportunity** Grace was never meant to stop with us; it’s meant to flow through us. This Sunday is **Communion Sunday**, and we invite you to participate in a special tradition of the early church by bringing a special offering of mercy. These gifts allow our Mercy Ministry to care for the vulnerable in our midst in real, immediate ways. It’s not intended to take the place of our regular giving to the church (tithes) but rather to be an extra or special gift as you are able. You can [give online here,](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/giving/to/mercy-ministry) or for checks, put “mercy ministry” or “deacons” on the memo line. --- ### Sunday School Underway 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 Bekn 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.](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Survey_Workshops_Bekn_2026-10-03T19-32-36-369Z.png) @Brainerd Crossroads (BX) Loft (soccer field entrance). Signup deadline for Oct. 17 workshop is Monday Oct. 12. [Sign Up](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetRxsu6yQi9jsN3jvZNDgM7I4ebnmnK_KbbKhM5-m2XnSTSQ/viewform) --- ### 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! [More Info - Detailed Schedule](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Woodlands_Gathering_Outreach_Event_2026-09-30T14-06-28-243Z.jpg) --- ### Last Week's Sermon [What's in a Name?](https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/102309/whats-in-a-name/) [Ezekiel 36: 26-32](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2036%3A%2026-32&version=ESV) Dr. Carl Ellis ### This Week's Sermon Life Evermore Now! [Psalm 133](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20133&version=ESV) Rev. Charlie Davidson [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 - Ruth Logan & Family (grieving) - Raun Swafford - Shirley Madewell **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! Rachel Andry 10/19 Gregory Heath 10/21 Aubrey Fritz 10/23 Jeff Shannon 140/23 John Eaton 10/23 Tim Busch 10/23 Ryan Rhodes 10/24 ### Happy Anniversary! No Anniversaries this week --- ### Heidelberg Catechism #129 Q. What does that little word “Amen” express? A. “Amen” means: This shall truly and surely be! It is even more sure that God listens to my prayer than that I really desire what I pray for.1 1 [Isa. 65:24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isa.%2065:24&version=nrsv); [2 Cor. 1:20](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Cor.%201:20&version=nrsv); [2 Tim. 2:13](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Tim.%202:13&version=nrsv) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/Church_Center_2026-01-18T01-17-33-198Z.png?w=1400) 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)