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Through Intercession and Personal Devotion sets, we

are committed to changing the spiritual atmosphere of

our city.

The Prayer Furnace is open to anyone looking for a

place to come and enjoy the presence of the Lord.

Come and spend time reading the Bible, journaling,

worshipping, and praying. For any of these prayer sets, you can come and go as

your schedule allows.

Wednesday Morning Devotional Prayer

8 - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Intercession (prayer for our church)

(1st and 3rd Wednesday’s) 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Intercession

(using the weekly prayer focus)

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday Night Prayer @ Becky Henderson’s home. See

Becky for information.

Watch the bulletin for more prayer groups forming in

the coming months.

COMMUNITY

LIFE

GROUPS

WINTER SEMESTER ~ 2012

www.ncjax.org

217.243.5096

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Dear Church Family,

Another semester of small groups is now upon

us and I am so excited to see the variety of

opportunities available for you to participate

in. I would like to thank each of the small

group leaders for volunteering their time and

talent to lead these gatherings.

Please review this booklet and then sign up for

the group or groups that interest you this

semester. Joining a small group is a great way

to get to know other people in the church

family in a casual environment. It is also a

great opportunity to grow spiritually and be an

encouragement to others.

Blessings,

Pastor Tom

WINTER 2012

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This youth led service will feature extended times of

loud and passionate worship followed by teachings

from some of our emerging leaders within the youth

and young adult ministries. Throughout the year, we

will have special guest speakers and musicians and will

be held in various locations.

MISSIONAL COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

A group of people who have united

around a common service or witness to a

particular context. For more information on how you can get involved,

please contact these individuals.

Arenzville: Teresa Hennings, Eric Brenize

Human Trafficking: Dana Pfeiffer, Anne McDaniel

Freedom Ministries: Sharon Ward, Ed Wainscott,

Rick Morris

Nathanael and Faith Herbert

Jordin Brenize

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UPWARD YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday night is

fun time of activities, fellowship,

and great food for all youth

grades 6 -12.

Most activities will take place at

the church from 6 - 8 p.m. but

watch the bulletin for other

special announcements.

UPWARD GAZE II

YOUTH BAND

It is time to raise up more youth

in the area of worship. If you

love to play an instrument and

want to be on a youth worship team then sign up for this new

worship training opportunity.

Jen Corbridge

Tonia Holloway

Kelly Wyatt

Pastor Tom

Judy Herbert

Pastor Rich

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Chuck West

2nd & 4th Tuesday

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

POWERHOUSE

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday night,

students are invited to come into

the sanctuary for a time of

meaningful worship and

prophetic ministry. They will also

spend time in small groups being

mentored by adult leaders.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST

Do you feel like there are

areas of your life that are

holding you back from

becoming all that God has

for you? The Freedom Class

will help you identify and

root out lies that are

trapped in your thinking.

Sharon Ward

Tuesday

7 - 8:30 p.m.

PURE DESIRE

This community group is

committed to helping

men who have become

addicted to sexual

behaviors harmful to their

social, family, and spiritual

well being. Do you want

to be free from these

habits? This support

group is for you!

Ed Wainscott

Rick Morris

Every Saturday

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

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ALPHA

A ten week course where no

question about life or God is

seen as too simple or too

hostile. Each week we share a

meal together and then watch

a DVD and have discussion on

topics involving the Christian

faith.

Pastor Tom @ Illinois

College Rammelkamp

Chapel

Monday ‘s

7:30-9:00 p.m.

Jerry Wade

Tuesday

7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

EXPLORERS BIBLE STUDY

A study of the end of the age as

described in the book of

Revelation. ThisThis course will

challenge you to study the

scriptures so you can prepare

your heart to cry out: “the spirit

and the bride say come Lord

Jesus.”

Book Club This small group meets every

second Saturday from 9:00 -

10:00 a.m. for discussion and

encouragement. They will

continue discussion on David

Platt’s book Radical.

Pastor Rich

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

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Men’s Ministry

All men are welcome to gather

once a month for fellowship and

encouragement. Watch the bulletin

for specific details.

Jerry Wade and Rick Morris

1st Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

“They were continually

devoting themselves to the

apostles' teaching and to

fellowship, to the breaking of

bread and to prayer.”

Acts 2:42

Women’s Fellowship

This great time of fellowship

happens once a month on the

3rd Monday. Watch bulletin for

details.

Come and enjoy the friendship of

other ladies in the church in a

casual atmosphere! Anne McDaniel

3rd Mondays

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Becky Henderson

Thursday

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Chasing Daylight

This group is a great follow up

to the Destiny teaching series.

Using a small group curriculum

based on the book Chasing

Daylight you will be challenged

to pursue your destiny with

clarity and focus.

Baking and Cooking Group

Come and learn some great

recipes in a fun small group

environment! Learn secrets to

great baking and new and

innovative ways to cook meals

using our new stoves in the

church kitchen.

BECOMING A MAN OF

GRIT AND GRACE

Join with other men every

Sunday morning before

church to challenge one

another in becoming men

of grit and grace.

ED WAINSCOTT

RICK MORRIS

Sunday

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Tonia Holloway

Thursday

6:30 p.m.

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PFEIFFER’S LIFE GROUP

This group will meet every Thursday

night beginning at 6:30 p.m. and will

include a light dinner shared by all.

The theme will be relationship

building through community.

A CULTURE OF

ENCOURAGEMENT During our time together we will define, explore, and seek how to implement the culture of encouragement in our personal lives and the life of the church.

Martha

Morris

Sunday

8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

Duane and Louise

Pfeiffer

Thursday

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Living Above Worry and Stress

(Women Only)

In the midst of everyday turmoil, our hearts

are longing for a place of peace. If you have

been struggling with calming those fears and

anxieties, come and explore the Bible to find

some guidelines for laying aside fears, worries,

and even stress.

Debbie

Brune

Tuesday

7:00 -

8:30 p.m.

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Growing In The

Prophetic

Do you want to grow in your

ability to hear God’s voice

and be God’s voice? This

group is a safe place to

develop these gifts and be

encouraged to step out in

faith to prophesy to those

who are around you.

Ed and Kathy

Owen

Tuesday

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Jay and Jenny Diers

Wednesday (2nd and 4th)

5:00-7:00 p.m.

OVERCOMING

HINDERANCES

TO HEALING

Why do some people get

complete healings and

others do not? There

are no clear cut answers,

but the Bible does tell us

some specific things to

look out for in our lives

to walk in complete

healing.

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The Prepared Church In

The End of the Age

As we read the headlines in the

news there is a growing sense that

we are walking in the birth pangs

of the last days. In this seminar,

we will discuss: what are some of the key

indicators of the rise of the

anti-Christ

The persecution of the church

The greatest harvest of souls

The church walking in the

knowledge of her bridal

identity

What does it mean to rule and

reign with Jesus?

And more!

Prayer Journey to

IHOP KC

Do you want to get away?

Plan now to take a prayer

journey to the

International House of

Prayer in KC to spend

quality time with God and

build life long relationships

with others.

Saturday

March 3rd

9a.m.- noon

JAY AND JENNY

DIERS

March 2012

LIFE

SEMINAR