Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:19:42 -0800WeeblyThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:11:14 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2012/02/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit2.htmlMEN’S MINISTRY
Men’s Retreat Mark Your Calendars! On February 24th- 26th the men will head out to the Living Waters Retreat Center in Cottonwood, AZ for a weekend retreat. The cost is $75 per person. More information can be found in theWelcome Center.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women’s Getaway Weekend - save the date! Our Women’s retreat will be held April 27-29 at the YMCA Triangle Ranch. We hope you will join us for a weekend of sharing, worship, relaxation and so much more. 3 days, 2 nights, and 6 meals = $140 and Saturday only (including 2 meals) is only $30. Registration forms will be available in February.

CHURCHWIDE
Pre-Estate Sale Jean Wells is moving to assisted living and is unable to bring all of her belongings with her. She will be having a Pre-Estate Sale on Monday, February 6th from 8am to 5pm at her home (3830 E Bowman Place, Catalina 85739) where you will have the opportunity to purchase quilts, glassware collections, dishes, silverware, cookware, house hold items, linens, decorative plate, beds, furniture, books and so much more.

Home Groups Beginning We have some great Home Groups starting February11th.  Check out the information on the tables in the Welcome Centerand sign up for one today!  Home groups are a great way to get to know others, pray together, learn new things, and just do life with friends!

Super Bowl Party Come and join us for a Super Bowl Party at Northwest on Sunday February 5th at 3:30 pm!  Bring a dish to share, meat will be provided.  It will be a great time to watch the game on the big screen!

Dessert Auction! It’s almost time for our Annual Dessert Auction! Reserve Sunday, February 19th at 4pm for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and lots of great desserts! All proceeds will support the Women’s, Children’s and Youth ministries.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
North Pima CROP Hunger Walk – Sunday, March 11th ~ 2pm Five weeks from today, we will gather with others in our community at the Oro Valley Marketplace to fight hunger both here and around the world.  We need both walkers and sponsors from NWCC! If you would like to be a part of this 5K (3.1 miles) walk or would like more information, please see the sign-ups and brochures in the Welcome Center. Interfaith Community Services will receive 25% of the total CROP Hunger Walk income.

Life Line Screening Preventive Health Events Life Line Screening will be at Northwest Community Church on Thursday, March 1, 2012 offering five safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical.  To be more proactive about your health and live longer for yourself, your family, and your community, call to register at 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.  You can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease, prices range from $129 to $159. There is no time like the present to take action!

]]>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:55 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2012/01/e-news-link117.htmlCHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Kidzone Friday Night is on the horizon! This is a great opportunity for our kids to build friendships and have a great time playing crazy games with Ms. Leigh Anne! January 27th, 6-8 p.m. K-5th grade students. Dinner provided. Visitors welcome! RSVP to Leigh Anne at 977-2343 or lalbright@northwest.cc.

MEN’S MINISTRY
Men’s Retreat Mark Your Calendars! On February 24th- 26th the men will head out to the Living Waters RetreatCenter in Cottonwood, AZ for a weekend retreat. The cost is $75 per person. Watch for details.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women’s Getaway Weekend - save the date! Our Women’s retreat will be held April 27-29 at the YMCA Triangle Ranch. We hope you will join us for a weekend of sharing, worship, relaxation and so much more. 3 days, 2 nights, and 6 meals = $140 and Saturday only (including 2 meals) is only $30. Registration forms will be available in February.

CHURCHWIDE
Home Groups Beginning We have some great Home Groups starting February11th.  Check out the information on the tables in the Welcome Center and sign up for one today!  Home groups are a great way to get to know others, pray together, learn new things, and just do life with friends!

Super Bowl Party Come and join us for a Super Bowl Party at Northwest on Sunday February 5th at 3:30 pm! Bring a dish to share, meat will be provided.  It will be a great time to watch the game on the big screen!

Dessert Auction! It’s almost time for our Annual Dessert Auction! Reserve Sunday, February 19th at 4pmfor an afternoon of fun, fellowship and lots of great desserts! All proceeds will support the Women’s, Children’s and Youth ministries.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
Job Opportunities at GAP Ministries Gap Ministries is currently looking for qualified applicants for the following positions: House Parents and Respite Parents - married couples who have a heart for children and are called to the full-time ministry of caring for young people. Book Keeper- an exempt professional with working knowledge of Peach Tree system and basic accounting skills. Approximately 20 hrs/week. Pay is based on knowledge and skill.  For more information or to apply go towww.gapmin.com, 877-8077x111, or email resumes tomeagan@gapmin.com

Life Line Screening Preventive Health Events Life Line Screening will be at Northwest Community Church on Thursday, March 1, 2012 offering five safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical.  To be more proactive about your health and live longer for yourself, your family, and your community, call to register at 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.  You can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease, prices range from $129 to $159. There is no time like the present to take action!

]]>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:09:01 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2012/01/e-news-link116.htmlCHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Kidzone Friday Night is on the horizon! This is a great opportunity for our kids to build friendships and have a great time playing crazy games with Ms. Leigh Anne! January 27th, 6-8 p.m. K-5th grade students. Dinner provided. Visitors welcome! RSVP to Leigh Anne at 977-2343 or lalbright@northwest.cc.

MEN’S MINISTRY
Men’s Retreat Mark Your Calendars! On February 24th- 26th the men will head out to the Living Waters Retreat Center in Cottonwood, AZ for a weekend retreat. The cost is $75 per person. Watch for details.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women’s Getaway Weekend - save the date! Mark April 27-29 on your calendars so you can join us at the YMCA Triangle Ranch. Watch for more details!

CHURCHWIDE
Home Groups Beginning We have some great Home Groups starting February11th.  Check out the information on the tables in the Welcome Centerand sign up for one today!  Home groups are a great way to get to know others, pray together, learn new things, and just do life with friends!

Super Bowl Party Come and join us for a Super Bowl Party at Northwest on Sunday February 5th at 3:30 pm!  Bring a dish to share, meat will be provided.  It will be a great time to watch the game on the big screen!

COMMUNITY IMPACT
Job Opportunities at GAP Ministries Gap Ministries is currently looking for qualified applicants for the following positions: House Parents and Respite Parents- married couples who have a heart for children and are called to the full-time ministry of caring for young people. Book Keeper- an exempt professional with working knowledge of Peach Tree system and basic accounting skills. Approximately 20 hrs/week. Pay is based on knowledge and skill.  For more information or to apply go to www.gapmin.com, 877-8077x111, or email resumes to meagan@gapmin.com

Life Line Screening Preventive Health Events Life Line Screening will be at Northwest Community Church on Thursday, March 1, 2012 offering five safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical.  To be more proactive about your health and live longer for yourself, your family, and your community, call to register at 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.  You can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease, prices range from $129 to $159. There is no time like the present to take action!

]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:41:53 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2012/01/e-news-link115.htmlCHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Kidzone Friday Night is on the horizon! This is a great opportunity for our kids to build friendships and have a great time playing crazy games with Ms. Leigh Anne! January 27th, 6-8 p.m. K-5th grade students. Dinner provided. Visitors welcome! RSVP to Leigh Anne at 977-2343 or lalbright@northwest.cc.

STUDENT MINISTRY
Senior High/College Bonfire! The Sr. High and College Group will be meeting at Daniel and Mary Hartman's house on January 15th at 6pm for a Bonfire! S'mores and Hot Cocoa provided.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women’s Getaway Weekend - save the date! Mark April 27-29 on your calendars so you can join us at the YMCA Triangle Ranch. Watch for more details!

CHURCHWIDE
Offering Envelopes For those families who use offering envelopes, the 2012 are now available in the Welcome Center. Be sure to stop by and pick up yours up today.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
Burgers 'n Books Our next Burgers ‘n Books event is on January 18th with the Centennial 6th grade students and their families. Please sign up in the Welcome Center to come out and help cook, set up, and visit with the families and join in for an evening of fun.

Job Opening! Wildcat Fire Protection  is looking for a couple of people who are motivated to work hard and have fun.  We do fore extinguisher inspections, kitchen hood inspections, sprinkler inspections, and backflow inspections. We also do repairs. No experience needed just willingness to learn. Email resume or stop by. – 2420 W Ruthrauff Rd #100 Tucson, AZ 85705. 520-792-9911 x520 or kristinac@wildcatfire.com.

Job Opportunities at GAP Ministries Gap Ministries is currently looking for qualified applicants for the following positions:House Parents and Respite Parents - married couples who have a heart for children and are called to the full-time ministry of caring for young people. Book Keeper- an exempt professional with working knowledge of Peach Tree system and basic accounting skills. Approximately 20 hrs/week. Pay is based on knowledge and skill.  For more information or to apply go to www.gapmin.com, 877-8077x111, or email resumes to meagan@gapmin.com
Abolition Conference: Combating Modern-Day Slavery On January 14, 2012 ~ 8:30am to 4pm at the UA Student Union Ballroom, Streetlight Tucson is presenting Tucson’s first ever regional conference on human trafficking. There will be speakers and breakout session to help educate people on what is being done about human trafficking and how you can help and get involved here in Tucson.  For more information about the conference please visit www.streetlighttucson.com.

]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:15:04 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2012/01/e-news-link114.htmlCHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Kidzone Friday Night is on the horizon! This is a great opportunity for our kids to build friendships and have a great time playing crazy games with Ms. Leigh Anne! January 27th, 6-8 p.m. K-5th grade students. Dinner provided. Visitors welcome! RSVP to Leigh Anne at 977-2343 or lalbright@northwest.cc.

STUDENT MINISTRY
Senior High/College Bonfire! The Sr. High and College Group will be meeting at Daniel and Mary Hartman's house on January 15th at 6pm for a Bonfire! S'mores and Hot Cocoa provided.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women’s Getaway Weekend - save the date! Mark April 27-29 on your calendars so you can join us at the YMCA Triangle Ranch. Watch for more details!

CHURCHWIDE
Burgers 'n Books Our next Burgers ‘n Books event is on January 18th with the Centennial 6th grade students and their families.  Please sign up in the WelcomeCenter to come out and help cook, set up, and visit with the families and join in for an evening of fun.

THANK YOU!! We want to thank you all for the wonderful financial gifts you gave us on Christmas Eve. It was a great surprise and a wonderful gift. Thank you for your generosity and the opportunity to serve you all. God bless!-Pastor Dan, Daniel, and Leigh Anne.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
Abolition Conference: Combating Modern-Day Slavery On January 14, 2012 ~ 8:30am to 4pm at the UA Student Union Ballroom, Streetlight Tucson is presenting Tucson’s first ever regional conference on human trafficking. There will be speakers and breakout session to help educate people on what is being done about human trafficking and how you can help and get involved here in Tucson. For more information about the conference please visitwww.streetlighttucson.com.

Life Line Screening Preventive Health Events Life Line Screening will be at Northwest Community Church on Thursday, March 1, 2012 offering five safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical.  To be more proactive about your health and live longer for yourself, your family, and your community, call to register at 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.  You can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease, prices range from $129 to $159. There is no time like the present to take action!

]]>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:43:37 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2011/12/e-news-link113.htmlCHURCH WIDE
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services:
Family Service @ 6 pm & Candlelight @10pm We will be having two Christmas Eve services this year.  Our 6 pm service will be a family oriented service with our children participating and at 10 pm we will have a special candlelight service. Christmas Day Service will be at 10am. Makes plans now to join us for one of these great services!  

Christmas Offering 10% of the offering collected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning will be given away to the community.

Church Office Closed The church office will be closed from December 26 - 30 as our staff enjoys some time with their families.  The phones will be forwarded to a staff member, but if you have an emergency, please call one of the staff (phone numbers are listed on the back of the bulletin).  Thank you.

]]>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:52:16 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2011/12/e-news-link112.htmlSTUDENT MINISTRY
Jr. and Sr. High Caroling!  All of our Jr. and Sr. High students are invited to Christmas caroling this Sunday, December 18.  We will meet at Pastor Dan and Laurie's open house at5pm.  Hope you can join us!

CHURCH WIDE
Tis The Season! Mark your calendars for this Sunday, December 18 for a Christmas Party and Open House at Pastor Dan and Laurie's house anytime after church till 7 pm. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...jack frost nipping at your nose (well, maybe not the frost... and maybe we'll have marshmallows instead of chestnuts...but you get the point).

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services:
Family Service @ 6 pm & Candlelight @10pm We will be having two Christmas Eve services this year.  Our 6 pm service will be a family oriented service with our children participating and at 10 pm we will have a special candlelight service.  Christmas Day Servicewill be at 10am. Makes plans now to join us for one of these great services!  

Christmas Offering 10% of the offering collected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning will be given away to community.

Church Office Closed The church office will be closed from December 26 - 30 as our staff enjoys some time with their families.  The phones will be forwarded to a staff member, but if you have an emergency, please call one of the staff (phone numbers are listed on the back of the bulletin).  Thank you.

]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:40:57 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2011/12/e-news-link111.htmlSTUDENT MINISTRY
Jr. and Sr. High Caroling!  All of our Jr. and Sr. High students are invited to Christmas caroling on December 18.  We will meet at Pastor Dan and Laurie's open house at 5pm.  Hope you can join us!

CHURCH WIDE
Welcome Kubili Condit!  Kubili, one of the missionaries NWCC supports, will be with us this Sunday to share her ministry with us.  She grew up in Marana and, while attending college in Flagstaff, she took part in a short-term mission trip and was challenged to consider foreign missions as a full-time career.  The Lord opened the door with New Tribes Mission.  She became acquainted with NWCC in 2005, just before leaving for the field for the first time.  She has been thankful for the support and prayers received from the NWCC family during her last 6 years of service in Indonesia.  See will return to her ministry with the Nagi people in Papua, Indonesia in less than one month.

Tis The Season!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 18 for a Christmas Party and Open House at Pastor Dan's house anytime after church till 7 pm. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...jack frost nipping at your nose (well, maybe not the frost... and maybe we'll have marshmallows instead of chestnuts...but you get the point).

Christmas Poinsettias
To help decorate our sanctuary for our Christmas Eve services, you may purchase a poinsettia in memory or in honor of someone for $10.  Please fill out an “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” card and place it along with your check (with “poinsettia” in the memo line) in the offering plate.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services:
Family Service @ 6 pm & Candlelight @10pm We will be having two Christmas Eve services this year.  Our 6 pm service will be a family oriented service with our children participating and at 10 pm we will have a special candlelight service.  Christmas Day Service will be at 10am. Makes plans now to join us for one of these great services!  

WOMEN’S  MINISTRIES
Ladies!!!  Come join us & bring a friend this Saturday, Dec. 10th ~  6:00 pm at NWCC for a time of rejoicing, celebrating the birth of our Savior & sharing fellowship.  Bring a finger food to share & a wrapped ornament (with your name on the bottom) to exchange.  Please call Pam Marchbanks - 297-5033 with questions.

]]>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:12:55 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2011/12/e-news-link110.htmlCOMMUNITY IMPACT
Centennial Family Festival - The Festival is THIS Friday, December 2nd from 5-8 pm. This is such a fun evening of helping the children do crafts for their parents and siblings.  Please sign up in the Welcome Center if you can come and help us out. 

STUDENT MINISTRIES
Sr. High Christmas Caroling On Sunday December 4th, the Sr. High students will meet at the church at 4pm to go Christmas Caroling.  Don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweaters!

CHURCH WIDE
Christmas Decorating and Work Day – This Saturday, December 3 @ 8:30 am Join us for a great breakfast followed by a fun morning as we bring out the Christmas decorations and Christmas music and get ready for the Christmas season.  This morning is also combined with a needed work day as we spruce things up in and around the church.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services:
Family Service @ 6 pm & Candlelight @10pm We will be having two Christmas Eve services this year.  Our 6 pm service will be a family oriented service with our children participating and at 10 pm we will have a special candlelight service.  Christmas Day Service will be at 10am. Makes plans now to join us for one of these great services!  

Christmas Poinsettias
To help decorate our sanctuary for our Christmas Eve services, you may purchase a poinsettia in memory or in honor of someone for $10.  Please fill out an “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” card and place it along with your check (made out to NWCC with “poinsettia” in the memo line) in the offering plate.

Tis The Season!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 18 for a Christmas Party and Open House at Pastor Dan's house anytime after church till 7 pm. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...jack frost nipping at your nose (well, maybe not the frost... and maybe we'll have marshmallows instead of chestnuts...but you get the point).

WOMEN’S  MINISTRIES
Ladies!!!  Come join us & bring a friend on Saturday Dec. 10th, 6:00 pm at NWCC for a time of rejoicing, celebrating the birth of our Savior & sharing fellowship.  Bring a finger food to share & a wrapped ornament (with your name on the bottom) to exchange.  Please call Pam Marchbanks - 297-5033 with questions.

]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:33 -0800http://www.northwest.cc/1/post/2011/11/e-news-link109.htmlCOMMUNITY IMPACT
Centennial Family Festival - The Festival is on Friday, December 2 from 5-8 pm. This is such a fun evening of helping the children do crafts for their parents and siblings.  Please sign up in the Welcome Center today if you can come and help us out. 

Centennial Angel Gifts Thank you to everyone who had taken gift cards to purchase Christmas items for the children at Centennial.  We still have a few left if you have not gotten any yet.  Please remember to bring all toys, books, and shoes you have to church this Sunday, November 27th. Please be sure to tape the gift card to your unwrapped gifts.  Did you know that families each had to apply to be recipients of these gifts and that these presents will be picked up at the school by the parents, then wrapped and given to the children as gifts from the parents? How cool is that? Centennial Family Festival on Friday, December 2nd. If you need to make arrangements to drop off your gifts, please see Debbie Oberin.

Baskets Needed!! We need six to ten themed baskets for the Family Festival! Basket Ideas:  items for boy or girl, basket of cooking gadgets, basket of books for all ages, games for the family, items for woman (purse, lotions, makeup, etc), items for movie night - popcorn, great DVD, etc. If you are not in a home group, please get together with one or two other families and put together a GREAT Basket for the Centennial families!  The average cost of each basket should be about $30.  All baskets need to be brought to the church by Thursday, December 1st.  

STUDENT MINISTRIES
Sr. High Christmas Caroling On Sunday December 4th, the Sr. High students will meet at the church at 4pm to go Christmas Caroling.  Don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweaters!

CHURCH WIDE
Welcome Roger Stogsdill! Our guest preacher today is Roger Stogsdill, was born in Ashland Ohio. When he was in third grade his family moved to Tucsonwhere he attended Peter Howell Elementary School, graduated from Rincon High School and then the University of Arizona. Roger and his wife, Kim, have two children, Tiffany and Adam. They have been pastoring First Brethren Church since 1997.

Christmas Decorating and Work Day - Saturday, December 3 @ 8:30 am
Join us for a great breakfast followed by a fun morning as we bring out the Christmas decorations and Christmas music and get ready for the Christmas season.  This morning is also combined with a needed work day as we spruce things up in and around the church.

Christmas Poinsettias
You may purchase a poinsettia in memory or in honor of someone for $10. Please fill out an “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” card and place it along with your check (with “pointsettia” in the memo line) in the offering plate.

Tis The Season!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 18. Christmas Party and Open House at Pastor Dan's house anytime after church till 8 pm.. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...jack frost nipping at your nose (well, maybe not the frost... and maybe we'll have marshmallows instead of chestnuts...but you get the point).

WOMEN’S  MINISTRIES
Ladies!!!  Come join us & bring a friend on Saturday Dec. 10th, 6:00 pm at NWCC for a time of rejoicing, celebrating the birth of our Savior & sharing fellowship.  Bring a finger food to share & a wrapped ornament (with your name on the bottom) to exchange.  Please call Pam Marchbanks - 297-5033 with questions.

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