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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; October 5, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I want to thank Chip Heim (East Side GBC) for his excellent work as the NCO Exam Chairman during the last six years.  Chip has updated our process and introduced a number of new procedures.  More importantly, he has fostered a spirit of encouragement and affirmation for the candidates and has promoted greater participation and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; September 23, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A good start to the fall NCO calendar:  Both John Shirley (Heartland GBC) and Jonathan Wiley (GBC Columbus) were recommended unanimously to their respective congregations for ordination as elders in the FGBC.  Thanks to the men who came last Wednesday to participate in the exams and congratulations to the two candidates. More than 50 attended [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/453</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; September 8, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Annual NCO Family Picnic, September 17 Join the 50+ who have already said they are coming.  The NCO Family Picnic is a simple idea.  Come, hang out with friends, swap stories, meet new additions to the NCO family of ministers.  In the process, enjoy some great food from City BBQ.  It&#8217;s all free!  The picnic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/449</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; August 20, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Annual NCO Family Picnic, September 17 The NCO Family Picnic is a simple idea.  Come, hang out with friends, swap stories, meet new additions to the NCO family of ministers.  In the process, enjoy some great food from City BBQ.  It&#8217;s all free!  The picnic will be held Friday, September 17, 6:00-9:00 pm, at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/446</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; July 28, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Young Adult Retreat for NCO, August 27-29 Jonathan Wiley (GBC of Columbus) sends an invitation to NCO young adults:  &#8220;Each year our young adult group has a fall retreat.  I&#8217;d like to extend an invitation to any young adults in our district.  Any singles or young marrieds w/o kids between the ages of 18-40 would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/443</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; July 15, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People in our churches are feeling the stress of our uncertain times.  Jobs lost or in jeopardy, financial plans upended, no clear solutions to oil spills, border security, wars, debt, and costs of education and healthcare.  When people feel they are on the edge, cracks begin to appear in relationships, decisions, and lifestyles.  They look [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/426</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; July 1, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hope for Haiti, August 14, Grace Church of Powell Did you know that $40 can feed 285 people in Haiti?  Grace Church of Powell will be hosting a food packing session on August 14 with a goal to fill a 40-foot container with over 280,000 meals for the people of Haiti. We will be joining [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/203</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; May 26, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This weekend traditionally marks the beginning of summer &#8211; a slower pace, more time to relax &#8211; or maybe not.  The people still need care and shepherding, the organization still needs to function, relationships and programs still need tending. I remember the summer of 1998.  I was the Administrator at a Christian School.  The students [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/176</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; May 5, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In ministry, contexts, strategies, and resources change over time &#8211; sometimes very rapidly.  Innovation, creativity, and flexibility have great value.  At the same time, the mission of the church and the principles of Scripture remain the same, so consistency, perseverance, and faithfulness are also essential.  It is here that we can learn much from our &#8220;NCO [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/128</link>
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		<title>NCO Update &#8211; April 22, 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In ministry, contexts, strategies, and resources change over time &#8211; sometimes very rapidly.  Innovation, creativity, and flexibility have great value.  At the same time, the mission of the church and the principles of Scripture remain the same, so consistency, perseverance, and faithfulness are also essential.  It is here that we can learn much from our &#8220;NCO [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ncograce.org/archives/120</link>
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