# Need to Know April 26, 2026 - From: New City Fellowship — General Emails - Sent: April 24, 2026 (2026-04-24T20:01:36.857Z) - Web version: https://newcityfellowship.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/7518 - 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) --- ### Pray for Our 2026 Initiatives ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FKingdom_Worship_2026-04-22T14-36-53-694Z.png) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FPrayer_retreat_1000_x_300_px_2026-04-08T15-32-14-703Z.png) ### Women's Prayer Retreat May 2 Ladies, we’re so excited for the upcoming prayer retreat to be held this year at New City May 2 from 9 am-12:30 pm! Our speaker will be Karen Ellis, and the theme is "Deeper in His Presence." We'll gather and enjoy breakfast and coffee together (bring a breakfast/brunch item to share). And we’ll take time for personal and group prayer. [Sign Up](https://newcitychattanooga.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3575437) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FNext_Gen_schedule_calendar_banner_2026-02-24T19-13-43-222Z.png)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8z7fgJE3nv1sIwGN4A3QOhldJ_rMSvIIj1n2MlLDt8/edit?tab=t.0) --- ### Fresh Vegetables for Bayberry The Bayberry outreach coordinator and the residents there have been impressed with our New City Community Garden and would like to have four or five raised beds put in at the apartments to provide fresh vegetables. They have all the materials, but just need someone willing and able to build the beds. If you can help with this need, please let one of our Deacons or [Pastor Billy](mailto:bmckillop@newcityfellowship.com) know. --- ### Miss the Concert? Thursday night was a glorious celebration. If you missed it or just want to hear some of it again, here's the livestream recording. [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?vimeo=1185195896)](https://vimeo.com/1185195896?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci) --- ### Save the Date! Block Party May 25 Get ready for New City Fellowship's Annual Block Party on May 25th from 1 to 4PM. Join us as we reach our neighbors at Bayberry Apartments, showing them abundant hospitality and sharing the gospel with them. We are looking for individuals to be in charge of the various teams of volunteers. **If you are interested in helping out in any of the following lead roles, please reach out to** [**Samara Davis**](mailto:sdavis@newcityfellowship.com)**.** We are looking forward to serving together as a whole congregation, showing compassion and love to others in our neighborhood. - Food Donation / Purchase Coordinator - Food Prep Coordinator - Food Serving Coordinator - Set Up/ On Site Coordinator - Tear Down Coordinator - Ministry Tent Coordinator - Transportation Coordinator - Prayer Coordinator - Photographer/videographer --- ### See Anything That's Yours? ### Lost and Found April 2026 Rosalyn has another collection of items that are looking for their owners. Please contact the front office if you see something that you left behind **by 30 April 2026**. Any items that remain after that date will be donated to a local thrift store. ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2F2a5f52cb-64b3-4307-b9b3-1c483117b5d3%2FLost_and_found_April_2026_2026-04-22T17-59-59-528Z.png) --- ### Field Day at The Glenwood School May 7 We would love to have volunteers for The Glenwood School Field Day. Reach out to Ms. Wilson, [lwilson@tgsk5.com](mailto:lwilson@tgsk5.com) with any specific questions concerning field day or if you’d be available to volunteer that day. Ms. Wilson will go over clear instructions on how you’d be able to assist on that day. **Field Day Schedule** - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade 9:00-11:00 - Lunch 11:30-12:15 (whole school) - 3rd-5th Grade 12:30-2:30 --- [![Video thumbnail](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?vimeo=1184570246)](https://vimeo.com/1184570246?fl=ip&fe=ec) ### Last Week’s Sermon ### [Return to Glory Part 3](https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/93090/return-to-glory-part-3/) [John 17: 1-5](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A%201-5&version=ESV) Pastor Kevin Smith ![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 ### Return to Glory Part 4 [John 17: 1-5](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017%3A%201-5&version=ESV) Pastor 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 - James Goldsmith (surgery) - Jonathan Griggs/Darius Griggs & Family (grieving) - Margaret Huffine (surgery) - Shirley Madewell - Brenda Mason - Oliver Trimiew & Family (grieving) **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/Feb_2026_prayer_guide_2026-02-27T15-19-44-264Z.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! Gabby Brackett 4/30 Isaiah Taylor 5/1 Caleb Salter 5/2 Pastor Kevin Smith 5/2 Ed Kellogg 5/3 ### Happy Anniversary! Clint & Juana Roberts 4/28 --- ### Heidelberg Catechism #106 Q. Does this commandment refer only to murder? A. By forbidding murder God teaches us that he hates the root of murder: envy, hatred, anger, vindictiveness.1 In God’s sight all such are disguised forms of murder.2 1 [Prov. 14:30](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Prov.%2014:30&version=nrsv); [Rom. 1:29](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.%201:29&version=nrsv); [12:19](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.%2012:19&version=nrsv); [Gal. 5:19-21](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gal.%205:19-21&version=nrsv); [1 John 2:9-11](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%202:9-11&version=nrsv) 2 [1 John 3:15](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20John%203:15&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. 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