Text Box: We had something to celebrate and we did!!! NECC celebrated 165 years of Christian witness and service on October 14. This milestone also marked the 25th anniversary of the Reverend Dr. Paul H. Durbin’s leadership here as pastor. According to pollster George Barna, the national average of a pastor’s term with a congregation has dropped from seven years to four, despite additional research which indicates that long pastoral tenures improve the health of those congregations served. The day’s celebration included Don Knechtges, senior advisor of the Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise, served as guest speaker at both worship services. The Elders presented an eternal light in the NECC sanctuary in honor of Dr. Durbin’s dedicated service and Christian witness. A celebration luncheon followed at noon and included a slide show of photos chronicling the church’s growth and its subsequent building additions, from its start on Butternut Ridge Road to its current location. While proud of its heritage, NECC is planning for its future, and is just now wrapping up the first phase of a long-term visioning process. The possibilities reached by the Visioning Team will be shared with the congregation during Sunday’s worship services. For more information, visit the church’s web site: www.neccdisciples.com Text Box: Update on Jerry Mullins as of Thursday, Nov. 1st Jerry came home to stay yesterday. He looks good and feels great! He has a lot of therapy a head of him but he’s home with family and friends. What better medicine could he have. Text Box: Church Phone: 440-748-2230 Worship Services: Paid adult babysitter at all services 8:00 a.m. (approx. 35 minutes-no choir) 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Choir performs (approx. 1 hr.) 10:45 a.m. Children’s Choir practice, Sunday School classes for all ages thru adult Youth group meetings—–JYF (3-5th grade) CHI RHO (6-9th grade) CYF (10-graduation)