Annuals 2016 Annual Book | Page 51

ACTS 1:8 Missionaries But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Act 1:8 Discipleship Training Classes NCBC had classes this year in January and February that were well attended by our congregation. The average attendance for these classes was 126. NCBC also had three Discipleship Training Classes during the year that were open to the church and community. The attendance for these classes was 40. Early Risers’ Bible Study This Bible Study is held at a local restaurant on Tuesday mornings at 7:00. It is open to the community. There have been approximately 10 involved. Judea (State) Church We partner with an arm of the Chilhowee Baptist Association know as CHARM (Charm Area Ministries) to provide free Day Camps and Family Fun Nights for the KOA Campground in Townsend, TN. As part of each gathering, participants are presented with the Gospel in association with our activities. Twelve adults and three children from our church hosted day of camps, reaching an average of 17 children per day and 81 individuals for the Family Nights. This was the week of July 4-8. WMU September - State Missions - Participated with the church wide Mission Emphasis and Offering. RA's Collected money for the Mother's Day TN Baptist Children's Home Offering. RA's "Christmas in August" project supply collection for Christian Challenge Ministry serving cadets at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. This was a church wide participation. Youth Several from our church participated with BBA during fall break with a trip to Washington DC. One student went on a mission trip for the summer to Ohio. Uttermost Parts of the Earth (International) Church Participates in Operation: Christmas Child each year. Our church filled over 300 shoeboxes. Over 200 people supplied items to go in these boxes. NCBC gives financial support to Rick Mitchell Sports and Recreation Plus. Rick does ministry in foreign countries. Children’s Ministry Our Children and Preschool Department collected money for Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. World Missions Two people from our church participated in a mission trip to Mozambique, Africa with One Heart Africa. One young member of our church went to Trinidad with Rick Mitchell Sports and Recreation Plus. We also had two church members go to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. RAs Racing for Lottie - Built RA race cars for sponsorship for Lottie Moon Mission Offering. There were 12 boys, 6 girls, 8 adults, and 7 visitors from a sister church that participated. Samaria (National) WMU Week of Prayer - North American Emphasis. 49