Advent

Sunday kicked off the advent season. We, the Noonan's, have found a fun, helpful, and yet simple Advent devotional. It's called, A Jesus Advent Celebration ... every day unwraps more of his love. We were able to download it for free from http://www.aholyexperience.com/. If you are looking for something to do with your family this Advent season, you may want to take a look at this material. Here is a sample from the first day...

Today’s Reading: Isaiah 11:1-2 (NIV)

1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—
the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and of might,
the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD

One bite of a fruit right there in the Garden and our tree of life fell.

Our hopes all crashed to the earth and the whole planet groaned and we’ve lived our whole
lives like stumps. Cut off from God.

And then out of our fallenness, out of our cut-down tree, springs this singular fragile shoot.
It’s the only hope we’ve got.

Out of a family line of obscurity, poverty and small account, comes a King. God is in the
business of clothing the neglected and unexpected in royal robes.

And out of the last and forgotten son of Jesse, comes forth one tender branch that will grow
into a crown of thorns… a rugged cross…. our ladder back to God. Jesus will go to
impossible lengths to rescue us.

It’s out of the stump of that fallen tree, watered with the living waters that flow from His
grace, that a twig sprouts that will be the sceptre that defeats sin… and lets us grow again.

Today we begin Advent. Today we begin the season of waiting… yearning. Today we can
feel it coming already – this new life stirring.


Lord God, let there come forth out of this fallen tree New Life, and cause me to see it
today – new growth in people all around me, even in the dead of winter.

Great Christmas Gifts

We are excited to announce that we are selling new t-shirts and for the first time a zip up hoodie to raise money for several different needs at NCC, McCarver Elementary and elsewhere. Please consider buying one for yourself and one for your friend, family member, office mate, your worst enemy... whoever you'd like.

Download the form and either mail it with the cash or check to 409 N. Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403 or bring the form and the money to a Sunday gathering.

This is a great opportunity to give a nice gift as well as support a great cause!

The Gift

New Community Church believes in, values and desires the person and work of the Holy Spirit. At the heart of who we are as followers of Christ is a Spirit-filled and Spirit-led people. Therefore we are committed to teaching on the Holy Spirit as well as creating environments for us to encounter His presence. Please join us on Saturday, December 3rd as we teach on and encounter the Holy Spirit.

We will be meeting at the downtown Soma building (2320 Pacific Ave - corner of Pacific and 24th in downtown Tacoma). The entrance to the building is on Commerce St. and close parking is somewhat limited so we suggest you plan to arrive early to give yourself time. Coffee will be served at 8:40, the event starts at 9:00. We will wrap up at 1:30 (lunch is included). Childcare will be provided, but we would encourage using family or other means of childcare if you have the option as it's a long day for your kids to be in a Sunday school room!

Cost: $5/adult, $7/couple. Children: Free. Please pay at the door.

For the sake of food preparation and childcare needs please RSVP here.

Exciting News!

Important points and links from this video:

Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9 am- 1 pm is The Gift - A day of teaching on the Holy Spirit. We would love for everyone to be there! Please register at ncctacoma.org so we know how much food and childcare we will need.

Saturday, Dec. 24th from 7 pm -8 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Stadium High School. Invite everyone you know!

January 13-15 in St. Louis, MO - Mobilise USA - For people 18-29 years old. Register at mobiliseusa.org (We will be contributing $100 to everyone who registers. Early Bird registration ends Nov. 15th)