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2 NCF house churches seek to walk together in the gospel of the kingdom as we: Worship - Sing, pray, share the blessing of God in our lives Nurture - Carry one another s burdens Share our needs and intercede for one another Deal honestly with our sin Fellowship around the Gospel of Christ s finished work on the cross Discuss God s Word Believe the promises of God together See the application of God s truth in our lives Ask questions and wrestle with the text of scripture Allow the truth of God to shape us by the power of the Holy Spirit Connect in Ministry Encourage each other in love and good deeds Seek to minister the love of God in Saint Louis Learn to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God Foster individual service in the ministries of the church Serve together as a house church in ministry Take the Vision Beyond New City Fellowship See and participate in what God is doing around the world Connect with missionaries and take mission trips 2

3 Our personal relationship with God can be measured by our love and care for one another (I John 3:16-20). We do not accept the cultural model that seeks every person s move toward complete independence. God s intention is clearly to move us toward a relationship of healthy inter-dependence (I Corinthians 12:21 ff, II Corinthians 8). We need one another for growth in our understanding and experience of God and to fulfill our God-given responsibility to love others. In order to help each other fulfill this kind of relationship, New City Fellowship is committed to a community of house churches through which the primary care of the people of God for one another can take place. Our commitment to each other as fellow members of God s family means that we will walk through all the ups and downs of life together. It also means that we commit to supporting each other s basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, nurture, love, and care. Pastors and deacons assist the members of the church in fulfilling this call to love, both by modeling and by teaching the congregation how to walk in the grace of the Gospel to fulfill this calling. This instruction takes place and is best expressed in each of the house churches, and House Church Teams. Presently there are five House Church Teams each named by a book from the Bible and representing a community of house churches: Ephesians, Galatians, Romans, Colossians, and Deuteronomy. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:

4 LEADING THE BODY IN THE CARE OF THE BODY Diaconal Opportunities in your House Church Meeting one another s basic needs within the church is best done in relationship with your house church. With support of the diaconal ministry, house church members demonstrate their love for our Lord God and for our neighbor (Matt. 22:36-40) with the sharing of our resources (time, treasure and talents) during times of need (Acts 2:42-47). If needs are financial in nature, and exceed the ability of the house church, the Mercy Coordinator, w ith support of their House Church Leader(s), may make a recommendation to their Diaconal Care Leader to request diaconal resources to help fulfill the need. If needs are related to food, clothing, furniture, or transportation, and exceed the ability of the house church, the Mercy Coordinator can coordinate access to the appropriate diaconal ministry with the help of their Diaconal Care Leader. Sometimes we may be asked to consider the needs of families outside of our house church. If circumstances allow for it, an individual house church may be provided an opportunity to GIVE support to another house church, or RECEIVE necessary support from another house church in order to be a blessing to a member of the body. We believe this is a necessary part of God s plan to knit us together as one (Rom. 12:5, 1 Cor. 10:17, 12:21). Through use of an online social network, NewCityExchange, members can donate to or make requests from The Exchange ministry. Contact your Mercy Coordinator to make an offer or request online. 4

5 House Work is a diaconal ministry initiative that enables house church members to join with the other house churches in their team to support the operations of the diaconal ministries, and demonstrate God s love and providence to others. Two to three times a year, your House Church Team will be asked to serve in diaconal ministry. Ministry opportunities may include: sorting clothing, delivering furniture, filling food pantry orders, or cleaning ministry areas, to name a few. Activities take place at The Exchange (located in the basement of the Admin Building on our church campus) on the 3rd Saturdays each month from 9am to Noon. HC@W Schedule 2019 Jan Romans Feb Colossians Mar Deuteronomy Apr Ephesians May 18 - Galatians Jun Romans Jul Colossians Aug Deuteronomy Sept Ephesians Oct Galatians Nov Romans Dec Colossians Seasonal and Other Ministry Activities From year to year there may be diaconal opportunities to serve such as: Project Angel Tree (distributing Christmas gifts to families of prisoners living within our church communities), Cold Weather Drives (focusing on gathering winter gear to keep the poor in our church family and those we serve through our RSL ministries warm), Backto-School Supply drives or Holiday Food Baskets. 5

6 Within the House Church Ministry, there are five leadership positions represented. Pastoral Leader ordained elder and member of the NCF session whose primary role is to provide spiritual support and development to their House Church leadership teams. Elder the role of the elder (not serving as a House Church leader) is to assist the Pastoral Leader in the development of House Church leaders and to provide pastoral counsel to Deacons, House Church leaders, and house church members. House Church Leader the role of this leader is to provide spiritual leadership and direction for the members of their house church. The House Church leader should strive to understand and communicate God s direction for NCF and encourage commitment to the church s mission, vision, and core values. This leader should also support the diaconal care of the house church by assisting and supporting the Mercy Coordinator and by remaining in active communication with the Diaconal Care Leader. (see pg. 2) Diaconal Care Leader The Diaconal Care leader is an ordained deacon and member of the NCF Deacon Team. Their primary role is to provide diaconal support to the Pastoral Team. This is accomplished through the coordination and support of Mercy Coordinators representing each of the house churches. We also have Deacons who serve as Diaconal Ministry leaders and support the Diaconal Care Leader within the House Church ministry. Mercy Coordinator The role of the Mercy Coordinator is to support the House Church leader in their effort to provide for the diaconal care needs of their house church membership. This will be accomplished through their knowledge and wise application of diaconal principles and ministry resources. The Mercy Coordinator should be a spiritually mature member of the house church, and be able to serve as an active representative of the house church with the Diaconal Care leader. 6

7 - Alphabetical HOUSE CHURCH PAGE # Badenoch 11 French Speaking House Church 14 Henning 10 A. Jones - K. Jones 11 E. Jones 12 Katumu 11 Koch - Woodard 12 Leenerts - Moore 11 Loveless - Johnson 10 Marshall 12 Mastin 13 Maupin 11 Owens - Dean 10 Pott - Silva 13 Scott - Teater 12 Ushe 10 7

8 By Meeting day DAY PAGE # Tuesday Koch - Woodard 12 Scott - Teater 12 Wednesday Badenoch 11 Henning 10 A. Jones - K. Jones 11 E. Jones 12 Katumu 11 Leenerts - Moore 11 Mastin 13 Loveless - Johnson 10 Pott - Silva 13 Ushe 10 Friday Maupin 11 Saturday French Speaking House Church 14 Sunday Marshall 12 Owens - Dean 10-8

9 By geographic area AREA PAGE # West End Henning 10 A. Jones - K. Jones 11 Koch - Woodard 12 Leenerts - Moore 11 Loveless - Johnson 10 Mastin 13 Scott - Teater 12 Ushe 10 University City Badenoch 11 French speaking House Church 14 Katumu 11 E. Jones 12 Pott - Silva 13 Maplewood Owens - Dean 10 West County Marshall 12 Webster Groves Maupin 11-9

10 Pastoral Leader: Leonard Scruggs, Elders: Barry Henning, M ike Parker, Steve St. Pierre, M w iza Ushe Diaconal Care Leader: M ike Sw artw out, michael.swartwout@gmail.com Deacons: Lynn Scruggs, Janine Ushe Henning House Church Leaders: Barry and Ann Henning, , barry@ncfstl.org Day and Time: Wednesdays at 6:00pm Location: 5948 Maple Ave, Mercy Coordinator: M arlene Stoltzfus, mstoltzfus@ncfstl.org Loveless - Johnson House Church Leaders: Parker Loveless, , parkerl56@accessus.net Brian Johnson, , brianjohnson5972@gmail.com Keri Johnson, , dr.kj2000@gmail.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Mercy Coordinator: Debra Loveless, debra@ncfstl.org Owens - Dean House Church Leaders: Jim and Jennifer Ow ens, , jtowens1990@yahoo.com David and Marianne Dean, , dddeanunc@gmail.com Day and Time: Sundays at 5:30pm Location: 2636 Roseland Terrace, Mercy Coordinator: Brittany Loo, brittanyloo11@gmail.com Ushe House Church Leader: Mwiza Ushe, , maj7778@gmail.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Location: 4 Windermere Pl., Mercy Coordinator: Rachel Scholl, magenyah33@zoho.com 10

11 Pastoral Leader: Jeff McGee, Elders: Jim Ward, Andrew Stern, M ark Keoshkerian Diaconal Care Leaders: Micah Maupin, micahmaupin76@gmail.com, Sara Ward, sward@ncfstl.org Deacon: Katy Stern Badenoch House Church Leader: Josiah Badenoch, Day and Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Location: 8101 Canton Ave, Mercy Coordinator: not yet assigned A. Jones - K. Jones House Church Leaders: Aaron Jones, Kevin Jones, , kljmetro@yahoo.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 7:30pm Mercy Coordinator: Amy Jensen, jensenamy4@gmail.com Katumu House Church Leaders: Karl and Sarah Katumu, , sarahkatumu@gmail.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 7:00PM Mercy Coordinators: Josh & Emily Hedlund, emilysfilms@yahoo.com Leenerts - Moore House Church Leaders: Ashleigh Leenerts, , ashleigh00@hotmail.com Jeremy Moore, , jeremy.moore6@gmail.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm Mercy Coordinators: Anthony and Maggie Goodw in, anthonymgoodwin@gmail.com, sparkles4magz@aol.com Maupin House Church Leader: Micah Maupin, , micahmaupin76@gmail.com Day and Time: Fridays at 8:30pm Mercy Coordinator: not yet assigned 11

12 Pastoral Leader: Paul Woodard, w oodardlup@gmail.com Elders: Eddie Jones, Aaron Henning, Russell Buchanan Diaconal Care Leader: Shelly Scott, shellyscott3@gmail.com Deacon: M aurice Alexander E. Jones House Church Leaders: Eddie Jones, , eddieandlaurie@gmail.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm meal, 7:15pm meeting Mercy Coordinator: Jeff M eals, jeffmeals@charter.net Koch - Woodard House Church Leaders: David and Mandy Koch, , , davidkochlpc@gmail.com Paul Woodard, , woodardlup@gmail.com Day and Time: Tuesdays 2x/ mo at 6:00pm meal, 2x/mo 6:30pm meeting Location: 6032 Cates Ave, Mercy Coordinator: Rebekah Gleason, rebekah.gleason@gmail.com Marshall House Church Leader: Travis Marshall, , travisjasonmarshall@gmail.com Day and Time: Sundays (1st and 3rd) at 6:30pm Mercy Coordinator: not yet assigned Scott - Teater House Church Leaders: Otto and Shelly Scott, , otto@ncfstl.org, shellyscott3@gmail.com Daniel and Ariella Teater, , danielteater@gmail.com, ariellateater@gmail.com Day and Time: Tuesdays at 6:45pm Mercy Coordinator: not yet assigned 12

13 Pastoral Leader: Jeff Clay, Elders: Tony M yles, Dave M astin, Jim Hatch, Bob Nienhuis, Gerry Chappeau Diaconal Care Leader: M ark Freeland, m.r.freeland@att.net Mastin House Church Leaders: Dave and Nancy M astin, , davidmastin@stlda.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm Location: 5927 Clemens Ave, Mercy Coordinator: not yet assigned Pott - Silva House Church Leader: Max Pott, , pottmax1983@hotmail.com Cathy Silva, , catherine.silva@gmail.com Day and Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm Mercy Coordinator: Jan Nienhuis, jannshome@gmail.com 13

14 Pastoral Leader: Dieudonne Luhata Elders: Noel Sengele, Papy Bamba, Elvis M ukendi Diaconal Care Leader: TBD French Speaking House Church Leader: Noel Sengele, , sengelenoel@yahoo.fr Day and Time: Saturdays at Noon Location: nd Blvd., Mercy Coordinators: Nicole Luhata, Bob Kiaveka, Donald Ngelinkoto, Nyota Bamba 14

15 For more information about house churches, or for help finding a house church that s right for you, contact Pastor Jim Ward: jward@ncfstl.org (314) ext. 257

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NCF house churches seek to walk together in the gospel of the kingdom as we:

New City Fellowship NCF house churches seek to walk together in the gospel of the kingdom as we: Worship - Sing, pray, share the blessing of God in our lives Nurture - Carry one another s burdens Share