No Sunday School This Week
March 29 - Children's Easter Program 9 am
In honor of New City's 50th Anniversary, join us for a special church-wide workday March 28th, from 9 am to 2 pm. You need not stay the entire time if you have other engagements. There will be tasks for ages 6 and up to do- so bring the family (no childcare planned). For more detailed info, click here. If you're unable to lend a hand, please consider bringing snacks or drinks to share.
This month we will have Family Sunday on March 29th, Palm Sunday. If you would like your children to be involved in the service, contact Percy.
New City Kids Easter Program March 29
Come and celebrate our risen Savior at our New City Kids Easter Program on Palm Sunday, March 29! Join us in the Sanctuary at 9 am for the performance. All children are welcome to participate no matter how many practices they were able to attend. All participating children will be gathering in the Fellowship Hall at 8:50 am to line up for the program. Thank you to all who have helped make this years Easter Program possible and we look forward to celebrating with you all at the program on March 29th!
Food Pantry Sunday March 29
The need is real and it's a joy to hand a box to someone with God's blessing and see the relief and gratitude on their faces. 5th Sunday is Food Pantry Sunday, however, you can bring items anytime. During the week, please call the Church Office and let us know you'll be bringing items. On Sundays, you can drop items into the containers located in the foyer, at the Children's entrance (glass door) and Rudy's Room.
Please do not bring any items not listed. Sweet peas, spaghettios, peanut butter, crackers (plain), fruit cups, instant potatoes (pkgs), rice sides, corn muffin mix, oatmeal packets, grit packets, cereal, ramen noodles, canned meats and spaghetti sauce. When possible, flip-top cans are best for recipients. Many thanks!
Good Friday Service
Join us this Good Friday at 7 pm for a one hour service as we reflect on "The Triumph of the Cross." Through scripture reading, singing, special music and a message from Pastor Kevin, we will honor Christ’s sacrifice together.
Time to Invite!
Easter (April 5) is one of the times when people who normally wouldn’t attend church are most open to coming. That means each of us has a meaningful opportunity. Who is someone in your life who might come if you invited them—a coworker, neighbor, or family member? Pray about one or two people you could invite and take a moment to reach out. A simple invitation can make all the difference.
Pre-service Fellowship Hour
Come at 9 am for an extended time of coffee and refreshments!
Property Improvements
The Lord continues to bless us with some property improvements. First of all, thank you deacons and deaconesses for organizing several workday projects this weekend. Secondly, work begins next week on a fence around the large grassy area between Rudy’s room and Third Street for better safety for our children. Thanks to Chattanooga Christian School for raising funds for that. And lastly, we begin a renovation of the ladies restroom in Rudy’s room next week that will enlarge it, allowing easier access. Please excuse the appearance while we make these improvements. And thank you, Lord, for these blessings.
Discover New City April 10-11
Are you ready to engage more fully at New City Fellowship? This Fri. evening, Saturday morning seminar is a great next step to learn more about the church (our beliefs, vision, values, ministries, and meaningful church membership) and to spend some time with our pastors in a classroom setting. The class is required for those who wish to become members of the church.
Combo Corn Hole Tournament and Chili Cook Off
Thank you for your patience in the rescheduling of our chili cook off! We have finally landed on April 12th right after church in conjunction with our Corn hole Tournament (Spring Fling)! Come out with your whole family and eat chili and play corn hole! While you eat chili you can watch corn hole or donate straight to our youth trips this summer! If you can’t come out on April 12th there are items we still need, so sign up today! This is an all ages welcome event!
James Ward 50th Anniversary Worship Concert
As we celebrate our church's 50th year, there will be special events throughout 2026. On April 23rd, there will be a concert featuring James Ward's worship songs that were written and shared throughout our history. This is to be a night of worship and praise to our glorious King, who blessed our church with mission, with people who came to serve, and a worship style that supported that mission. The concert will be at 7:00pm and admission is free. An offering will be taken for the technology needs of our music department. If you are unable to attend, you can donate here.
Ladies, Save the Dates
April 25 - Tennessee Valley Presbytery Women's Conference
May 2 - New City Women's Prayer Retreat
Last Week’s Sermon
Day by Day with Jesus
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This Week's Sermon
Set Apart Before You Were Born
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
- Arline Cadwell
- Rita Dunn
- Anna Rose Carlson & Family
- Mike Hutchins
- Olivia Jones & Family
- Shirley Madewell
- Brenda Mason
- David McDonald
- Thomas & LaTicia Sims & Family
- Jim Ward
- Janice White
- Regina Word
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!
Beth Ward 3/31
Mary Ann Djire 3/31
Bob Alsup 4/3
Anna Shaw 4/4
Christopher Swafford 4/4
Happy Anniversary!
Archer & Raven Thompson 4/2
Heidelberg Catechism #102
Q. May we also swear by saints or other creatures?
A. No.
A legitimate oath means calling upon God as the only one who knows my heart
to witness to my truthfulness and to punish me if I swear falsely.1
No creature is worthy of such honor.2
1 Rom. 9:1; 2 Cor. 1:23
2 Matt. 5:34-37; 23:16-22; James 5:12
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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
Also available as Markdown.