National Community Church

One of our greatest blessings during our time in DC has been our church family.  I've talked about it before but I'm just always amazed at the wonderful people we've met and who have become dear friends.  Funny Katy who is Pastor Joel's assistant so spends several hours with us on Sundays.  She and her husband Dave (the English butler) are just some of our favorites.  Yes, we showed up to church one morning dressed exactly alike.

 There have been a lot of exciting things happening at church.  Our friend, Ernest (Dylan's dad) was baptized on a night that a whole bunch of people were.  Great music, messages and just an amazing spirit.  So glad we were able to be there in beautiful Lincoln Theatre to participate.

Little Dylan was pretty excited to see his daddy up on stage!

We've been leading the Connection Table team so we were invited to a one day leadership conference lead by Catalyst.  SO many awesome speakers and just faith promoting.  Not training or anything, just building us all up.

Pastor Mark was the opening speaker

 Again, great music and it's just wonderful to be in a theatre with so many people filled with the love of Christ.  A great blessing.  Nic also stayed with Dylan for me and they both had a great time!

 We sat with Katy and Dave and then grabbed lunch across the street from the theatre during the break.  They're a blast to hang out with.

 This is our friend James who meets us on the corner every Sunday morning on our way to church.  Not homeless exactly but must reside in some sort of group home because he said there is someone there who cooks for him.  Just a sweet natured man and always glad for a hug and a dollar bill )and tissue when it's cold out).  He comes to church to use the restroom and grab coffee and a donut and most the staff and leaders know who he is.  He had a medical emergency a few weekends back and collapsed on the sidewalk.  Several of the NCC-er's ran to help him and he ended up spending a few days in the hospital.  Nic and Tom were able to stop and visit him one day.  We just love our church here and admire their outward look to help others and give back to our city.