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Note from

Pastor Mark & Lora “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 I’ve had my share of time in the shadows— we all have. I can promise you this: there is always a pathway out of the shadows— always. And it’s always marked by the footsteps of Jesus—always.

Please know that as your church, we’re here to help you and be with you. When you’re in the shadows and need help, please first reach out to your campus pastor. You can also receive prayer any weekend at any of our campuses. Pastor Ryan Zempel, who oversees our Pastoral Care department, and Pastor Heidi Scanlon, our Prayer Pastor, have put together a comprehensive list of all the resources we offer to support you as you grow in mental and spiritual wholeness. Find those on page 7.

As we walk through this sermon series, “Out of the Shadows,” my prayer is that you’ll know God is present as He guides you into the light, no matter what you are facing.

Contents 2 Welcome 4

May Term

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What’s Going On

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Vision Update

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NCC Families

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Coming Up at NCC

Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor Lora Batterson

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GENEROSITY Growing in the Grace of Giving Led by Pastor Mark Batterson Tuesdays, 7pm | May 14 & 21 Ebenezers Coffeehouse Performance Space Generosity is one of the most challenging and still one of the most rewarding aspects of the Christian faith. In these two weeks, Pastor Mark will dive deeper into the four levels of generosity. You’ll hear personal stories and discover practical tools to help you grow in the grace of giving—no matter where you are on the journey.

DISCIPLESHIP

OUT OF THE SHADOWS

Real-World Theology: Science, Justice, and the Arts

Waiting, Believing, and Grieving

Led by Peter Hartwig Arlington, VA - Wednesdays, 7pm | May 8, 15, 22 DC - Ebenezers Coffeehouse Performance Space Thursdays, 7pm | May 9, 16, 23 A three-part series hosted by Peter Hartwig, theologian in residence at NCC, with people who are living out their faith in their professional lives, scholarship, and vocations. Each week will take a look at how theology intersects with science, justice, and the arts.

Mondays, 7pm | May 6 & 13 Ebenezers Coffeehouse Performance Space Nearly one in five women ends her childbearing years without having children, yet many who desire to become mothers expect it will happen naturally.

Explore what it means to trust God’s goodness and sovereignty when the desire for motherhood is delayed or unfulfilled.

Families of Addicts Single, Whole, and Living Life to the Full Led by Peggy Kellerst Wednesdays, 7pm | May 15, 22, 29 NCC’s 7th Street SE Offices Using Kate Wharton’s e-book, Single-Minded: Being Single, Whole and Living Life to the Full, we’ll discuss many issues surrounding singleness. Learn how to be content and live in freedom during “this stage” in your walk with Jesus. His plan for you is to be a fully functioning member of His Body, using the gifts He has given you.

Led by Bill and Diane Stalcup Fridays, 7pm | April 26 - May 31 Spiritual Care Support Ministries Offices, Warrenton, VA More info: thestalcups@hughes.net Practical tools to help family members of those dealing with any sort of addiction. Learn to better understand addiction and delve into practical ways to help support your loved one and your family. Informal, confidential setting.

WHAT ARE MAY TERM GROUPS? May Term is a collection of offerings on various topics for the month of May. If you’ve never tried out a group before, this is the perfect chance to grow in your faith and make some connections along the way.

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Second Saturday Serve Saturday, May 11 ncc.re/secondsaturday

Every second Saturday, we get together to meet tangible needs in our communities. Join us in DC or VA! Second Saturday Serve: DC - Rally and project overview at 9:30 am at Ebenezers Coffeehouse Performance Space.

Celebrate Recovery Night of Worship & Testimony Wednesday, May 8, 7pm the Miracle Theatre

Struggling with fear, doubt, anxiety, or shame? Here’s a great opportunity to check out Celebrate Recovery.

Join us for this Night of Worship & Testimony to hear the stories of those who’ve found freedom in Christ by working the 12 Steps in Celebrate Recovery! For more info, email ryan.zempel@theaterchurch.com.

Second Saturday Serve: VA - Rally and project overview at at 9:00 am outside Regal Cinemas Potomac Yard.

Celebrate the Miracle Theatre’s Third Anniversary Since its grand opening in May 2016, over 100,000 people have walked through the doors of the Miracle Theatre for a movie, concert or community event.

Join us his month as we celebrate Audrey Hepburn and three years of bringing movies and entertainment to Barracks Row. For showtimes, visit themiracletheatre.com.

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Can You See Me? Free webinar for parents Sunday, May 19, 8pm Register here: ncc.re/hope

With the rise of suicide and despair in kids and teens, it is easy to feel powerless against an invisible enemy.

Join us to consider how God wired our brains to heal and how parents have a super power to heal their kids when they face despair. Our speaker is Will Hutcherson, who works with parents and educators to help heal despair in teens.

Resources for Mental and Spiritual Wholeness Here at NCC, we want to partner with you to dump the lies, cast off the rejection, and let go of false evidence which appears real (fear). We want to partner with you to forgive like Jesus forgave and walk out of past shame. All year long, but during this sermon series in particular, we are inviting you into the process of becoming free.

“Don’t wait! You were born to advance the kingdom of heaven in your spheres of influence. It’s hard to do that when the enemy keeps you in the shadows. Half the battle is exposing his lies to the light. It’s time to be fully free!” says Pastor Prayer Heidi Scanlon.

Adds Pastor of Recovery and Care Ryan Zempel, “God didn’t intend for you to be bound by guilt, fear, shame, or despair. We’ve assembled the following resources to help you find freedom, healing, victory, and hope in Christ. Ask God for the courage to take that first step and let your journey to recovery begin!”

Sozo Prayer Sessions

Counselor Recommendations

Email sozo@theaterchurch.com

Visit care.theaterchurch.com

If you are looking for inner healing and deliverance, a Sozo prayer session might be right for you!

Sozo helps get to the root of issues hindering your personal connection with God or others. Sozo is simple, Spirit-led, and effective. It is not counseling, but a time of interactive conversation with God with the help of trained NCC prayer ministers. Sozo appointments are roughly 2 hours and are with trained and experienced 2-person teams. They are completely confidential.

We can provide recommendations of Christian counselors in the DC metro area who address a broad range of issues.

Prayer Ministry Appointments

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Visit care.theaterchurch.com Prayer ministry appointments cover the gamut of life from prayerfully managing emotions and heartache to discerning God’s will or finding spiritual direction. Prayer ministry topics can include issues such as identity and restoration, careers and calling, relationships or brokenness, grief and loss, shame and anxiety, understanding prayer and the Spirit, and more.

Pastoral Care Appointments Visit care.theaterchurch.com Our campus pastors and volunteer pastoral care team members meet with people 1-3 times and then refer them to get more specialized help if that is needed.

Other Resources Celebrate Recovery A 12-step program for all hurts, habits, and hangups that runs every Wednesday night year–round —you can join at any time!

The Landing

ncc.re/thelanding Celebrate Recovery for teenagers. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm.

Care-Oriented NCC Small Groups ncc.re/caregroups

Depending on the semester, this can include groups dealing with marriage preparation, finances, infertility, pregnancy loss, sexual trauma, divorce, grief, critical illness, and more.

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update Phase One is Almost Complete!

NCCers of every age have been writing their prayers on the walls and floors of the historic Navy Yard Car Barn for the last several months.

And as we write our prayers, God is writing the next chapter in the lives of every person who will walk through the doors.

Pastor Mark is meeting with NCCers at a series of campus touchpoints to hear ideas and suggestions and to answer questions about the Yes & Amen vision and about the Car Barn. More campus touchpoints are scheduled this spring and summer. To share your ideas and ask questions, go to ncc.re/ CarBarnIdeas.

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Phase 1 construction continues and should wrap up by this summer.

The 1,000-seat event venue will be the home of a new NCC campus as NCC-Echostage and NCC-Barracks Row team up to launch the newest NCC family there.

Temporary kids space is in the works as well as we prepare to kick off Phase 2. More info at ncc.re/ vision.

Pray with us over this God-given city block!

Pray for the construction process, for God’s timing, for full funding, and for favor with the city.

Thank you for prayerfully considering the part God wants you to play in this vision! Thank you for taking time to think about what will stretch your faith and help you grow in the grace of giving. If you haven’t yet made a commitment, you can do so at ncc.re/yes.

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Small Groups

NCC Families

Summer is Coming Sunshine, Grilling Out, Small Groups This is a Haiku

Whether or not poetry is your thing, a summer small group should be. Groups kick off the first weekend in June. If you’re looking for community this summer, there’s no better place to find it (insert finger snaps).

NCC Kids (birth - 5th grade)

A1:8 Missions

Raise Them Up Saturday, May 11, 9am - 11am The Miracle Theatre Parents of infants and toddlers, learn how to build a lasting faith in your family. Free. Child care provided at a minimal cost. ncc.re/raisethemup Dads & Dudes Hiking Trip Register by May 4 at ncc.re/nccdads A special day of adventure for Dads (or a significant male adult) and Dudes (boys ages 4+) through the trails of Sky Meadows State Park. Pack a lunch!

Partner with a Refugee Family DC: refugeecare@theaterchurch.com VA: thecrocuscollective@gmail.com

Share the love of Jesus with refugee families through everything from dinners to homework help and teaching English.

Join a Team

NCC Youth (6th - 12th grade)

Join the Production Team Commitment: 1-2 times a month jayjay@theaterchurch.com

Get behind the scenes and help make worship happen. Does it sound like this could be your kind ofgig? Try it out. Email Jay Jay to set up a time to shadow the Production Team at your campus and learn projection, audio, lighting, setup, and teardown.

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Students in Grades 6-12, Register Now for Mission Camp ncc.re/missioncamp2019 Students will find at mission camp the best of two worlds—the fun of summer camp fused with the heart of a mission trip. Students see how they can end injustice in their city, extend mercy in their community, and walk with God along the way.

Subscribe to the monthly Parent Insider: kids@theaterchurch.com Learn, be inspired, get encouraged: parentshareblog.com

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Coming Up at NCC

Learn more at ncc.re/now

April 27 - May 5

NCC Mission Team in Mexico

May

May Term classes. See article, page 3

Wednesday, May 8

Celebrate Recovery Night of Worship and Testimony (open to all)

Saturday, May 11

Second Saturday Serve

Saturday, May 11

Dads & Dudes Hiking Trip

Saturday, May 11

Raise Them Up (For parents of infants and toddlers)

Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 12

Thailand Mission Team Commitment Meeting

Tuesday, May 14

Prison Fellowship and NCC present a Film and Discussion: Restoration Series

Sunday, May 19

“Can You See Me?” parent webinar

May 18 - 25

NCC Mission Team to South Africa

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day

Sunday, June 2

Summer Small Groups Begin

Monday, June 3

Deeper Night of Worship

*Follow NCC’s A1:8 Missions on Instagram (@aoneeight) to pray for our mission teams.

3 Ways To Give “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

theaterchurch.com/giving TXT “$(amount) NCC” to 45777 Cash or Check

(Find offering envelopes at the Connections Table)

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Weekly gatherings at NCC campuses God created us to support, encourage, and rely on one another. Find community each week at NCC. Worship • Be transformed, inspired, and filled as you come into the presence of God Learn • Grow in faith as we hear teaching from the Bible we can apply to our lives Connect • Develop meaningful relationships and grow in community Go • Get equipped to love and serve each other, our neighborhoods, and around the world

Washington, DC

Virginia

Barracks Row - Saturday

Ballston - Sundays, 9:30am & 11am

Saturday Nights, 5pm

Pastor Jenni Clayville

Pastor Marion Mason theaterchurch.com/barracksrow E-news: ncc.re/enewsBarracksSat Join our Facebook Group:

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Barracks Row - Sunday

Gainesville - Sundays, 10am

Sundays, 9am, 10:30am, and noon

Pastor Robb Schmidgall

Pastor Joel Schmidgall

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Barracks Row Saturday Night NCCers

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Ballston NCCers

Gainesville NCCers

Barracks Row NCCers

Echostage - Sundays, 9:30am

Kingstowne

Pastor Marion Mason

Sundays, 9am & 10:30am

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Pastor Joshua Symonette

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Echostage NCCers

Kingstowne NCCers

Lincoln Theatre

Potomac Yard - Sundays, 10am

Sundays, 10:30am

Pastor Jon Vaughan

Pastor Dave Schmidgall

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