Northwest Community Church

Studying the minor prophets Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah.

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The men of NWCC are “Goin Fishin”
Matthew 4:19
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

Where: Banff Boundary Lodge – Canmore
When: 2012-Apr-27,28,29

Cost: $100 all inclusive (payable to “NWCC” please note on the cheque “Men’s Retreat”)

Any questions contact: Gord.Ringheim@gmail.com cell (403) 990-2163

A pornography awareness conference is happening tonight and tomorrow at Rockpointe Church (255024 Lochend Road). www.exposecalgary.com.

It’s 7PM Friday for women, 9AM Saturday for men, 1PM Saturday for leaders. A couple dozen of us adults and teens are going! If you would like to join us, tickets are still available at the door ($20).

It’s time for lunch! After the service on March 25 that is. Bring what you like, put it in the kitchen (i.e. in fridge or stove), and invite others to eat it. See you then.

Here is the sheet we used Wednesday night…
Lent Hiding or Being Known
Here is a bible reading plan for Lent…
Lent_Bible_Reading
Here is a guide to fasting…
Lent Fast resource

Fast from judgment, Feast on compassion
Fast from greed, Feast on sharing
Fast from scarcity, Feast on abundance
Fast from fear, Feast on peace
Fast from lies, Feast on truth
Fast from gossip, Feast on praise
Fast from anxiety, Feast on patience
Fast from evil, Feast on kindness
Fast from apathy, Feast on engagement
Fast from discontent, Feast on gratitude
Fast from noise, Feast on silence
Fast from discouragement, Feast on hope
Fast from hatred, Feast on love
What will be your fast? What will be your feast?

 Here is a devotional from FreedomSunday.org.

Please drop-in any time Wednesday night for about 15 minutes to mark the beginning of the season of Lent. This will centre us on Christ for the 40+ days before Easter and connect us to the Church worldwide celebrating Lent. We’ll have a series of activity sites that will help each of us arrive at Easter prepared.

Traditionally some people give up something to help focus on the sacrifice of Christ. Some people add something to their Lent like specific bible reading, focus on prayer, or commitment for service. We hope that the evening of Wednesday Feb 22 will provide some ideas for members and friends of NWCC to step into this season of preparation for 2012. All ages are encouraged to attend – although children likely need to be of reading age to fully benefit. It should likely take about 15 minutes to move through the sites and you will have some handouts to take with you as well.

Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Chinese New Year is on Monday. We’ll be celebrating the Spring Festival at church on Jan.29. Please join us for a special service at 10:30AM and lunch after at noon. If you are a regular, please bring whatever dish you like. If you are a visitor, lunch is on us.
Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!