# Need to Know Feb 22, 2026 - From: New City Fellowship — General Emails - Sent: February 20, 2026 (2026-02-20T21:00:40.070Z) - Web version: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/4385 - More emails: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FRevised_Logo_Light_background_10-2022_10_3_in_2026-01-17T22-49-14-664Z.png)](https://newcityfellowship.com) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FNeed_to_Know_light_background_2026-01-30T22-07-17-384Z.png) --- ### Gospel Fest Celebration Feb. 22 Come together with New City Fellowship, New City East Lake, Thorns2Crowns Ministries, East Lake Expression Engine, and First Presbyterian to celebrate Christ our King and honor Black History Month through songs and spirituals! Gospel Fest is a musical celebration of God's character through black gospel, **Sunday, February 22nd at 4:00 pm in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary.** We will sing congregational songs and hear choral performances. The event typically includes a homily from a local pastor (the last two years we heard from Pastors Alfred Johnson of Church of the Firstborn and Eddie Jacks of Resurrected Baptist Church). Childcare is not provided. All will join together in the sanctuary. ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FTravis_Lee_Jones_2026-01-23T16-47-12-698Z.jpeg) ### Travis Jones Celebration of Life Service This Saturday 2 pm at New City --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FBlack_History_Month_at_New_City_2026-02-10T14-37-43-588Z.png) ### **February is Black History Month** NCF Cultural Heritage Committee is highlighting the following events happening during Black History Month in Chattanooga. Events at Bessie Smith Cultural Center are not led by or affiliated with New City, however, members will be participating. - **Community Conversation**, Who Belongs in the Kingdom of God, Feb. 25, 7 pm, Brock 118 (no signup needed). More info here. - **Unveiling the Past**, Chattanooga Lynchings, Feb. 26, 6 pm @Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Free, [more info and register here](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3434577) - **Sarah’s Oil**: Dinner & Movie Feb. 27, 6 pm in New City Fellowship Hall, Free, [more info and register here](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3450467) --- ### Marriage Discipleship Marriage Discipleship for Everyone is a refresh of New City's Marriage Mentoring Ministry. A survey has been created to collect information about individual perceptions, beliefs, and understandings of marriage. Your responses will help us better understand how people view marriage today. All answers are confidential and will be used to help inform the Marriage Discipleship ministry team. For more info, contact [Derona King](mailto:iamderona@gmail.com) or text her at [(404) 683-3140](https://tel:(404)%20683-3140). [Take Survey Now](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDP7x7jL-an2HgpnS8eqQ-yWMo3y1uIDUZumnqYjAiTIOndg/viewform) --- ### Still Have a 2026 Faith Promise Pledge to Turn In? You may still mail in Faith Promise Cards or place in the regular offering plate, or you can make a Faith Promise [pledge online here.](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1118819) --- ### 2025 In Review - Young Adults Fellowship In the last year, the Lord has opened the door for a deeper connection between young adults in the church. We took a step back and sought the Lord on how we could continue to best serve the college-age and young adults in our church. The reflection season brought insight and God-driven wisdom, including a transition from Nexus to the Young Adult (YA) Fellowship of New City, with the aim of being more accessible and welcoming to all. A survey was also sent out that provided valuable insight into what college-age and young adult attenders/members desired and needed from a YA ministry. We had a beautiful fellowship at our young adults brunch in September, and this year the Lord has opened the door to a Sunday school for college students and young adults (including the young at heart), led by New City Elder Andrew Kean. Please be in prayer for our ministry as the Lord continues to show us how to best serve the young adults and move upon hearts and minds to draw deeper into intimacy with Himself and the church body. ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FIMG_0188_2026-02-18T15-42-40-472Z.JPG) --- [![sermon quote](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FThe_Path_To_Joy_Pt_2_2026-02-18T15-57-12-543Z.png)](https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/89050/the-path-to-joy-pt-2/) ### Last Week’s Sermon ### [The Path to Joy, Part 2](https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/89050/the-path-to-joy-pt-2/) [John 16: 16-24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2016%3A%2016-24&version=ESV) ![this week's sermon](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2F7e7f2396-e930-627d-997a-8b2bb28ae2c5_2026-01-21T17-09-40-843Z.png) ### This Week’s Sermon ### No Other Gospel [Galatians 1:1-10](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%201%3A1-10&version=ESV) [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 - Arline Cadwell - Rita Dunn - James & Vicki Goldsmith - Mildred Hamilton & Family - Mike Hutchins - Olivia Jones & Family - Lisa Jordan - Shirley Madewell - Brenda Mason - David McDonald - Jim Poole (Anna Rose Carlson's father) - Thomas & LaTicia Sims & Family - Stephanie Taylor - 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](https://tel:5890%201800) Passcode: 546123 **This month’s New City**[**Prayer Guide**](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3/January_2026_Kingdom_Prayer_Requests_2026-01-25T01-16-49-536Z.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! Amanda Shaw 2/23 Derek Blakney 2/25 Christian Swafford 2/26 Celeste Rakes 2/27 Ethan Zimmerman 2/27 ### Happy Anniversary! Carl & Janice White 2/26 --- ### Heidelberg Catechism #97 Q. May we then not make any image at all? A. God can not and may not be visibly portrayed in any way. Although creatures may be portrayed, yet God forbids making or having such images if one’s intention is to worship them or to serve God through them.1 1 [Ex. 34:13-14, 17](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ex.%2034:13-14,%2017&version=nrsv); [2 Kings 18:4-5](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Kings%2018:4-5&version=nrsv) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FChurch_Center_2026-01-18T01-17-33-198Z.png) ### Connect With the Life of Our Church Church Center is a mobile app and web experience where you can engage with our church throughout the week. 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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 --- [![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) [![link](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Femail_assets%2Fsnv-png%2Fwhite%2Flink.png)](https://newcityfellowship.com) [![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) [![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) [![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/)